US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 391
.~.~ Traction driven spool (e.g., ground engaging)

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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}
391.~.~ Traction driven spool (e.g., ground engaging) {2}
391.1  DF  .~.~.~> Spool shiftable clear of traction surface
391.2  DF  .~.~.~> With spool drive transmission {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/391

Traction driven spool (e.g., ground engaging):

(under subclass 389) Subject matter wherein the drive mechanism includes force transmitting structure (e.g., a flange connected to the spool) engageable with a generally planar surface, including a floor, ground, wall, rail, or water, for inducing rotation of the spool as a result of locomotion of the reeling device along the surface.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

111, Planting,

44, and 45 for a reeling device used to actuate a planting drill seeder at selected intervals.

254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, particularly

279+, and 323+ for a drum drive in a hoist or winch.