Lighting and sensory system for a pulling tool
US10392235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D2700/0183
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application relates generally to systems and methods for controlling operation of a winch system. As one example, lighting control system of the winch system may include a plurality of lights coupled to the winch, a plurality of sensors coupled to the winch, and a controller including memory with instructions for: adjusting an output of the plurality of lights in response to signals received from the plurality of sensors to indicate an operational status of the winch. In this way, the plurality of lights and plurality of sensors may work together in a synergistic manner to create alerts for an operator of the winch system.
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