Self-tailing winch conversion
US7055805B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/7421
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self tailing conversion is provided for a standard winch or capstan, particularly a sailboat winch. In one embodiment a self tailer or rope jaw device is secured to the top of the winch drum, and a feeder arm is attached to the stationary center stem of the existing winch. Upward extensions are provided for the stationary center stem and for the driving shaft of the standard winch. Different methods of attachment of the self tailer are described. In a second embodiment a self tailer device is secured below the drum crown of the standard winch, assembled from sections or halves, and a feeder arm is secured to the stationary center stem.
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