Bristled winch-guide
US10273125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D2700/0191
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A winch is described comprising a guide that includes a fairlead for positioning a cable around a rotatable drum, wherein one or more bristles are positioned within an orifice in the fairlead. The bristles may have an angular orientation such that they provide active cable wiping during winding and passive cable wiping during unwinding of the cable around the drum. Active wiping may reduce the likelihood that dirt, mud, debris, and/or other materials accumulate within the winch during winding.
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