Attachment winch for vehicle wheels
US4742971A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1986 |
| Grant date | May 10, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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