Pipelayer machine with symmetrical winches
US11358839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/036
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipelayer machine is provided. The pipelayer machine has a main body, a boom pivotally connected to a first side of the main body, a hook winch provided on the first side of the main body and a boom winch provided on the second side of the main body. The boom winch and the hook winch can be connected to a structural assembly that positions the boom winch proximate the second side of the main body and positions the hook winch proximate the first side of the main body of the pipelayer machine. The hook winch can be provided in a hook winch frame and the hook winch frame can form a structural member in the structural assembly.
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