Winch system safety device controlled by towrope angle
US8220405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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