초록 ▼

A cover for a reel of welding wire comprises a sleeve having axially opposite ends extending across the outer peripheries of the flanges of the reel and having radially inwardly open circumferentially extending recesses interengaging with the flanges to releasably axially retain the sleeve on the re

A cover for a reel of welding wire comprises a sleeve having axially opposite ends extending across the outer peripheries of the flanges of the reel and having radially inwardly open circumferentially extending recesses interengaging with the flanges to releasably axially retain the sleeve on the reel and to seal the space between the flanges so as to protect welding wire wound about the hub of the reel between the flanges from exposure to air and moisture. Seals are provided between the recesses and reel flanges for the latter purpose. In accordance with another embodiment, the cover comprises two portions which snap-lock together to completely enclose the reel. The reel and cover are relatively rotatable and in accordance with another aspect of the invention the cover can remain on the reel during use and is provided with an integral or detachable nose which supports the wire during unwinding thereof from the reel.

대표청구항 ▼

A cover for a reel of welding wire, said reel including a hub having an axis and axially spaced apart first and second flanges each extending radially outwardly from said hub and having a radially outer periphery, said hub and flanges providing a space for winding wire about said hub between said fl

A cover for a reel of welding wire, said reel including a hub having an axis and axially spaced apart first and second flanges each extending radially outwardly from said hub and having a radially outer periphery, said hub and flanges providing a space for winding wire about said hub between said flanges, said cover comprising wall means including a wall adapted to extend circumferentially about and axially across said outer peripheries of said first and second flanges, and said wall means including means for sealing said space against the ingress of ambient air thereinto said first and second flanges respectively have first and second axially outer ends and said hub has corresponding first and second axially outer ends and an opening axially therethrough, said wall being a first wall, said wall means including a tubular second wall adapted to extend through said opening in said hub, said first and second walls each having axially opposite first and second ends respectively axially outwardly of said first and second ends of said flanges and said hub, said wall means including third and fourth walls respectively extending radially between said second ends of said first and second walls, whereby said first, second third and fourth walls enclose said reel and provide said means for sealing said space.