Inventors:
Dolores M. Rumczikas - Downers Grove IL, US
Laura A. Jados - Channahon IL, US
International Classification:
B65H 75/40
Abstract:
An extension cord transport cart for transporting, unwinding, rewinding, and storing long extension cords used outdoors to power electrical devices. The transport cart includes a storage reel that includes a pair of end disks retained in a spaced relationship by a center member. A crank handle is provided adapted to rotationally drive the storage reel upon application of hand force to wind the extension cord therearound. The transport cart is rotatably supported on a support frame with two wheels rotatably connected thereto for easy hand-pushing thereof. A relatively long power cord is provided for connection to electrical wall outlets and to the extension cord to supply electrical power to the electrical devices. The storage reel has a pair of clips to retain a male connector of the extension cord to one of the end disks thereof and a corresponding end portion of the extension cord to the center member thereof preventing disconnection upon complete unwinding thereof. The support frame has a pair of clips to retain a female connector and corresponding end of the power cord to the support frame preventing disconnection thereof during use. The support frame includes an upper cord wrapping area for storing the power cord.