2.
Location and description of major components.
a. The frame of reel unit RL-31-(*) consists of two H-shaped sections of pipe hinged
together at one end. Directly above the hinged joint of each section is a bearing block with a
hinged bearing cap. (See Figure 2.) A pivoted cross brace is pinned to the cross arm of each
section. (See Figure 3.)
Figure 2
Figure 3
b. Crank GC-4-A is L-shaped with two 1-inch square mounting holes at one end and a
4-inch folding handle at the other end. (See Figure 4.)
c. The axles are 1-inch square lengths of steel with a round bearing surface near each
end (RL-31, RL-31-B, RL-31-C, RL-31-D). (See Figure 5.)
NOTE: Divided axle model RL-31-E uses two brakes and two
cranks. (See Figure 6.)
Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 6
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