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Cable-Dispensing CartA versatile cable-dispensing cart can support as many as a few dozen reels of cable, wire, and/or rope. The cart can be adjusted to accommodate reels of various diameters and widths, and can be expanded, contracted, or otherwise reconfigured by use of easily installable and removable parts that can be carried onboard. Among these parts are dispensing rods and a cable guide that enables dispensing of cables without affecting the direction of pull. Individual reels can be mounted on or removed from the cart without affecting the other reels: this feature facilitates the replacement or reuse of partially depleted reels, thereby helping to reduce waste. Multiple cables, wires, or ropes can be dispensed simultaneously. For maneuverability, the cart is mounted on three wheels. Once it has been positioned, the cart is supported by rubber mounts for stability and for prevention of sliding or rolling during dispensing operations. The stability and safety of the cart are enhanced by a low-center-of-gravity design. The cart can readily be disassembled into smaller units for storage or shipping, then reassembled in the desired configuration at a job site.
Document ID
20110023941
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bredberg, Alan S.
(United Space Alliance Cape Canaveral, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, November 2003
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
KSC-12323
Report Number: KSC-12323
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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