Boom mounted winch
US6152425A · kind A · utility
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20References
15Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F5/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A winch spooled with a cable is provided for mounting on the boom of a host vehicle. The winch is surrounded by a frame housing that is capable of withstanding the forces applied by the host vehicle. A braking mechanism is provided for controlling the spooling and unspooling of the cable. The winch is mounted on the boom of a host vehicle by a conventional attachment that is used for other custom tools.
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