Collapsible Reel

摘要

A collapsible reel that can be broken down into smaller components for ease of shipping or to change out the drum is provided. The reel comprises a drum assembly, a pair of flanges and a pair of coupling assemblies for removably affixing each flange to the drum assembly.

主权项

1. A reel comprising:
a drum assembly comprising a drum having an inner diameter and configured to receive wound product, the drum having opposing ends, the drum assembly also comprising a drum plate affixed to each end and having a central opening therein; a first flange comprising a flange center ring having a diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the drum so that the flange center ring can slide within the drum, spokes extending radially outward from the flange center ring and having distal ends, and a rim affixed to the distal ends of the spokes; a second flange comprising a flange center ring having a diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the drum so that the flange center ring can slide within the drum, spokes extending radially outward from the flange center ring and having distal ends, and a rim affixed to the distal ends of the spokes; and two coupling assemblies, one for removably affixing each flange to the drum assembly.