US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 596.4
.~.~.~ Retractable spindle


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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

570  DF  COIL HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., SPINDLE, DISPENSER, OR SPOOL) {6}
590  DF  .~ Mounted coil holder or spindle (e.g., dispenser or mandrel) {8}
596  DF  .~.~ Opposed stub spindles {4}
596.4.~.~.~ Retractable spindle {1}
596.5  DF  .~.~.~.~> With actuator to retract spindle {1}


DEFINITION

Classification: 242/596.4

Retractable spindle:

(under subclass 596) Subject matter wherein either the mounting apparatus or journal itself is constructed in a manner permitting one journal to be readily shifted with respect to a cooperating journal (e.g., by being yieldably biased or inherently flexible) to permit coil or spool replacement.