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Winch utility

US12215548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2021
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D1/60
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A winch utility includes a main body, the main body including a shell, the shell defining an enclosure; an electric motor mounted to and contained within at least a portion of the shell; a controller attached to an inner part of the shell and in electronic communication with the electric motor; and a bobbin coupled to the electric motor; and a cable coupled to the bobbin at a bobbin end, the cable defining a terminal end distal to the bobbin end, the cable arranged to be coiled around the bobbin by rotation of the electric motor, wherein the terminal end of the cable is arranged outside of the shell, wherein the controller is configured to instruct the electric motor.

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