Modular System and Method for Deployment and Retrieval of Large Diameter Hoses

摘要

A hose deployment and retrieval system is described that includes a modular reel assembly. The modular reel assembly includes a reel having a hub around which a hose may be wound and a wheel assembly on either side of the hub and spaced to accept the hose there between. The reel assembly also includes an axle in the center of the hub around which the hub can spin and a base holding the axle. A deployment fork assembly includes a reel assembly mount for engaging with the modular reel assembly and a drive mechanism to spin the reel when the deployment fork assembly is engaged with the modular reel assembly, wherein the deployment fork assembly is adapted to mount to a vehicle.

主权项

1. A modular hose reel assembly for use with a deployment mechanism to retrieve and deploy large diameter hoses, the assembly comprising:
a base formed by two triangular brace elements extending vertically from a rectangular base element; an axel mount on a top of each triangular brace element; a connection block assembly connected to an upper end of each triangular base element on the outer side of each triangular base element, the connection block assembly providing a connection point to the deployment mechanism; and a wheel assembly connected to the base by an axle engaged with each axel mount, the axle allowing the wheel assembly to spin relative to the base; the wheel assembly including a hub around which the hose can be wound and wheels connected to the hub by spokes, the wheels spaced apart on the hub to allow the hose to fit there between and to hold the hose on the wheel assembly.