Automated string winding handheld tool
View Patent ↗The present invention relates to a handheld (i.e. single-handedly held) tool for automatically winding string, line, cordage, yarn, thread, and twine onto a spool. The tool includes a handheld and portable threaded mechanism upon which a spool is mounted. Spools of various lengths can be mounted onto the threaded mechanism using a height-adjustable cap. An internal motor is configured to rotate the threaded mechanism and mounted spool for automatically winding string, et. al. A handle of the tool houses rechargeable batteries that are coupled with the internal motor and a push button disposed on the handle activates the motor for rotating the threaded mechanism. The tool includes a USB charging port for receiving a USB cable for recharging the rechargeable batteries.
1. A handheld automated string winding tool comprising:
a selectable spool removably placed on said winding tool and a threaded portion configured to receive and accommodate said selectable spool for winding said string;
wherein said threaded portion includes a top end and a bottom end, wherein said bottom end is removably fastened to a fixed base cap;
a height-adjustable cap removably mounted to said threaded portion from said top end, wherein said height-adjustable cap rotates along said threaded portion for adjusting a distance between said height-adjustable cap and said fixed base cap for securing said selectable spool therebetween; and
a handle configured to be held by a user during operation of said winding tool, wherein said handle includes a housing for housing an electronic circuitry, a power button, and a power source for rotating said threaded portion; and
wherein said selectable spool comprises a lower diameter that is smaller than a diameter of said fixed base cap and an upper diameter that is smaller than a diameter of said height-adjustable cap; and
wherein said height-adjustable cap comprises a threaded central hole dimensioned to threadingly move along a length of said threaded portion; and
wherein said power button activates and deactivates said winding tool; and
wherein activation of said winding tool rotates said threaded portion to rotate said selectable spool in a counterclockwise direction.
2. The handheld automated string winding tool of claim 1 , wherein said power source is a rechargeable battery and a USB charging port for recharging said rechargeable battery.
3. The handheld automated string winding tool of claim 1 , wherein said string is selected from a group consisting of a thread, a twine, a cordage, a yarn, and a line.
4. The handheld automated string winding tool of claim 3 , wherein said distance is adjustable from about 3 cm to about 20 cm.
5. The handheld automated string winding tool of claim 1 , wherein said selectable spool includes a length from about 3 cm to about 20 cm.
6. A handheld winding tool comprising:
a selectable spool removably placed on said winding tool and a threaded portion configured to receive and accommodate said selectable spool for winding a cordage;
wherein said threaded portion includes a top end and a bottom end, wherein said bottom end is fastened to a fixed base cap;
a height-adjustable cap removably mounted to said threaded portion from said top end, wherein said height-adjustable cap rotates along said threaded portion for adjusting a distance between said height-adjustable cap and said fixed base cap for securing said selectable spool therebetween;
wherein said selectable spool includes a first lower diameter and a second upper diameter, and further wherein said second upper diameter is larger than said first lower diameter; and
a handle configured to be held by a user during operation of said winding tool, wherein said handle includes a housing for housing an electronic circuitry, a power button, and a power source for rotating said threaded portion; and
wherein said first lower diameter of said selectable spool is smaller than a diameter of said fixed base cap and said second upper diameter of said selectable spool is smaller than a diameter of said height-adjustable cap; and
wherein said height-adjustable cap comprises a threaded central hole dimensioned to threadingly move along a length of said threaded portion; and
wherein said power button activates and deactivates said winding tool; and
wherein activation of said winding tool rotates said threaded portion to rotate said selectable spool in a counterclockwise direction.
7. The handheld winding tool of claim 6 , wherein said selectable spool includes an outer perimeter, and said outer perimeter tapers from said second upper diameter to said first lower diameter.
8. The handheld winding tool of claim 7 , wherein said power source is a rechargeable battery and a USB charging port for recharging said rechargeable battery.
9. The handheld winding tool of claim 6 , wherein said cordage is selected from a group consisting of a string, a thread, a twine, a yarn, and a line.
10. The handheld winding tool of claim 9 , wherein said distance is adjustable from about 3 cm to about 20 cm.
11. The handheld winding tool of claim 10 , wherein said fixed base cap is integral with said handle.
12. The handheld winding tool of claim 6 , wherein said selectable spool includes a length from about 3 cm to about 20 cm.
13. A single-handed winding tool comprising:
a selectable spool removably placed on said single-handed winding tool, wherein said single-handed winding tool includes a threaded portion configured to receive and accommodate said selectable spool for winding a cordage;
wherein said threaded portion includes a top end and a bottom end, wherein said bottom end is fastened to a fixed base cap;
a height-adjustable cap removably mounted to said threaded portion from said top end, wherein said height-adjustable cap rotates along said threaded portion for adjusting a distance between said height-adjustable cap and said fixed base cap for securing said selectable spool therebetween;
wherein said selectable spool includes a first lower diameter and a second upper diameter, and further wherein said second upper diameter is larger than said first lower diameter;
wherein said selectable spool includes an outer perimeter, and said outer perimeter tapers from said second upper diameter to said first lower diameter;
a handle configured to be held by a user during operation of said single-handed winding tool, wherein said handle includes a housing for housing an electronic circuitry, a power button, and a power source for rotating said threaded portion;
wherein said power button activates and deactivates said single-handed winding tool; and
further wherein said activating said single-handed winding tool includes rotation of said threaded portion to rotate said selectable spool; and
wherein said first lower diameter of said selectable spool is smaller than a diameter of said fixed base cap and said second upper diameter of said selectable spool is smaller than a diameter of said height-adjustable cap; and
wherein said height-adjustable cap comprises a threaded central hole dimensioned to threadingly move along a length of said threaded portion.
14. The single-handed winding tool of claim 13 , wherein said cordage is selected from a group consisting of a string, a thread, a twine, a yarn, and a line.
15. The single-handed winding tool of claim 14 , wherein said distance is adjustable from about 3 cm to about 20 cm.