Windlass system and method with attenuated stop function
US10479660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/38
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A windlass system and method in which an inertial force resulting from an abrupt removal of primary operating power from a primary source of power during a lifting operation being carried out by a windlass of the windlass system is attenuated to reduce load forces generated by the inertial force.
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