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Attachment winch for vehicle wheels

US4742971A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1986
Grant dateMay 10, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D1/005
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of attachable brackets having an elongate body and first and second ends perpendicular to the body. The first ends have a first opening sized to fit over a plurality of lug sizes and secured to the lug by a lug nut. The second ends have a second opening. A plate has a plurality of holes positioned radially and circumferentially for alignment with lugs of various vehicles having lugs of differing radial and circumferential positions. A plurality of nuts and bolts secure the second ends to the plate. A circular support core may be inserted between the inside of the brackets for strength and a line guide ring may be attached to the vehicle for aligning a line connected to the brackets perpendicular to the brackets.

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