Winch and fairlead with a detachable line guide
US10723601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D2700/0191
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fairlead for use with a winch is disclosed. The fairlead includes: a self-reversing screw; a motor for driving the self-reversing screw; and a guide comprising a guide nut and a first guide side and a second guide side. The guide is driven by the self-reversing screw. As a line is coiled onto a winch drum the guide directs the line onto the winch drum. The first guide side and second guide side are detachable from the guide nut and from each other.
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