Extendable pivoting winch assembly
US10640344B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D2700/0191
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is an extendable winch assembly, that include a winch, having a drum for winding and unwinding a line and a first motor for driving the drum about a winding axis. The assembly also includes a winch mount for mounting the winch to a vehicle, the winch mount. The winch mount includes a base attached to the vehicle and extendable arm attached at one end to the base, wherein the extendable arm is configured to move the winch from a retracted position proximate the vehicle to an extended position spaced from the vehicle. The winch mount also includes a plate attached at an other end of the extendable arm, wherein the winch is attached to the plate in such a way as to allow the winch to pivot about a pivot axis perpendicular to the winding axis.
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