Compact Weed Trimmer Mounted Line Spooling Device

Abstract

In describing what is new art in reference to this invention we are claiming that this invention is different from prior art in the following ways. The device comprises a compact and lightweight design, uses level-winding technology and a self enclosed tensioner for uniform line re-spooling, the device is trimmer mounted for convenience and the device has storage capability of a spare reel for ease in usage. The purpose of this device is for line re-spooling of weed trimmer spools.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE FOR RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of lawn maintenance, and more particularly to a re-spooler device for weed trimmer devicesBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention relates to a compact trimmer mounted spooling labor saving / reel device also known as the device which includes a means for spooling trimer line in an enclosed housing while simultaneously through means of a level wind device and line tensioner provide an even distribution of line onto a trimmer reel.[0004]Re-spooling of weed trimming device lines is generally a time consuming and burdensome chore. Often the operator of a weed trimming device has to stop for extended periods of time to spool trimmer reels by hand. The result of hand spooling is often time consuming and inefficient. Problems with hand-spooling include the following. Hand spooling can cause unevenly distributed line to be placed onto reels and m...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a compact trimmer device that spools weed trimmer line onto a spool while simultaneously distributing it evenly on a trimmer reel using a level wind apparatus. The device includes a housing, a handle, a gear system, and a multi-fit tapered lug apparatus for securely holding spools. The device is designed to be easily mounted on a weed trimmer shaft and can accommodate different size spools. The technical effects of the invention include improved control and distribution of line onto the spool, as well as increased efficiency and convenience in the use of weed trimming devices."

Problems solved by technology

Re-spooling of weed trimming device lines is generally a time consuming and burdensome chore.

Often the operator of a weed trimming device has to stop for extended periods of time to spool trimmer reels by hand.

The result of hand spooling is often time consuming and inefficient.

Hand spooling can cause unevenly distributed line to be placed onto reels and may result in line wastage and snags, snags occur during weed trimming when line that has been unevenly distributed onto a spool fails to exude properly from the spool.

Problems with hand spooling also include a loss of control of spool line due to the elastic nature of the line.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,163,632 to Chilcoat discloses a spool rewinder for monofilament lawn line trimmer devices using threads to hold the spool to the shaft but does not implement a spring loaded retractable multi-fit lug spool device.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,254,029 to Robertson et al discloses a spool rewinder for monofilament lawn line trimmer devices using lug keys to engage the lugs on two types of spools does not include a top loading trimmer mounted device U.S. Pat. No. 5,725,172 to Koehler et al discloses a spool winder for fishing line devices using a pressure to hold the spool to the shaft this device does not implement a spring loaded multi-fit lug spool device.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,839 to Burch discloses a spool rewinder for monofilament fishing line using but does not implement a level wind worm gear device for spooling line uniformly.

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