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Winch system safety device controlled by towrope angle

US8220405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2010
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B34/67
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch.

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