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Winch equipped with a variable torque limiter

US12398025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2021
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D1/58
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A winch includes a rotary drum, a cable which can be wound on the drum in multiple layers, and a brake for braking the rotation of the drum, the brake being calibrated to permit the rotation of the drum beyond a variable torque which decreases as the length of the cable wound on the drum increases.

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