US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 390.3
.~.~.~.~ With coil constrainer

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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

370  DF  REELING DEVICE {11}
389  DF  .~ With particular drive (e.g., ratchet drive, motor drive) {6}
390  DF  .~.~ Motor powered {6}
390.2  DF  .~.~.~ For unwinding {1}
390.3.~.~.~.~ With coil constrainer

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/390.3

With coil constrainer:

(under subclass 390.2) Subject matter wherein the spool includes or is associated with means to restrain wound convolutions of the elongated material from shifting away from the spool.

(1) Note. A coil constrainer typically retains convolutions of material tightly against a spool that might otherwise spring away from the spool.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

547, for a pressure element engaged with a coil of convolute material during winding.

580, and 580.1, for a coil holder with means to retain the outer end of wound, elongated material.