Winch cable wiper assembly
US10202265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A winch is described comprising a rotatable drum for winding and unwinding a first cable therefrom. The winch contains a cable-wiping apparatus with one or more actuators are activated when the drum rotates in a direction for winding the first cable onto the drum. A mechanical force may be transmitted from the actuator to a second cable that is operatively connected to a wiper clamp. The wiper clamp compresses around the first cable when the cable is pulled in.
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