Swivel winch rotated via an actuator in response to pressure sensor data
US10173870B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D3/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method for a swivel winch are described for rotating a winch about an axis such that friction is reduced when letting out or pulling in a line. The swivel winch includes a fairlead with an orifice and sensors which sense the pressure from the cable and send the retrieved data to a controller which generates commands for an actuator, causing the swivel mount coupled to the winch to swivel in a direction that will relieve pressure.
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