Skid plate/winch mount
US5791633A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The skid plate/winch mount allows a vehicle to be equipped with a winch that is readily available for use, and it eliminates many of the problems normally associated with having a vehicle mounted winch. By concealing the winch behind the front bumper and above the skid plate the winch is kept out of the weather, and it is much less susceptible to damage by rocks and other road hazards. This location also aids in theft prevention by keeping the winch out of view. The winch mount also acts as a skid plate, protecting the front underside of the vehicle. The license adapter plate and adapter plate receiver make the winch readily available for use without the need for accessory tools.
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