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Vehicle-mountable hoist

US7878484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 2009
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 7, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D3/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments include an apparatus comprising a first part to be removably secured to a receiver hitch of a vehicle. The first part is removably integrated with a boom receiver. The boom receiver can be removably connected to a boom extending upward at an angle from the first part. An electric powered winch can be attached to the boom receiver. The winch includes a cable to hang down from the boom. Coupled to the cable is a device to connect an object to be moved by the apparatus.

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