Electronic control for winch tension
US7900893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/505
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling the tension in a spooled device disposed on a winch, comprises providing an input signal to a controller indicative of a measured tension in the spooled device, providing an input signal to the controller indicative of a desired tension in the spooled device, and providing an output signal from the controller to adjust the speed of the winch based on a difference between the desired tension in the spooled device and the measured tension in the spooled device.
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