| 摘要 |
<p>In one embodiment of the present invention, a device for supporting and storing wound material thereon may include a substantially cylindrical, hollow bobbin (15) having a thickness defined by an inner and outer diameter for supporting and storing material wound around the exterior surface thereof, and a reinforcing apparatus (20a) located at one end of the bobbin, said apparatus having generally a cylindrical shape and a length comprising two zones, the outside surface of the first zone (21) being in contact with a portion of an inner surface of the bobbin, and the second zone (22) of the apparatus extending beyond the end of the bobbin, wherein the first zone has an outer diameter such that the first zone fits within the inner surface of the bobbin and the second zone has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the bobbin, whereby the reinforcing apparatus provides strength and support to the bobbin.</p> |
