Apparatus and methods for monitoring and controlling a winch
US9975742B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/46
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and methods for monitoring and/or controlling electric powered winches has sensors for measuring operational parameters of the winch. A programmed computer obtains the sensor data and issues notifications to the user of the associated parameters. The computer may be a hand-held device, such as a mobile phone, which receives the sensor data wirelessly. In some embodiments, the wireless device may also be used to issue operational commands to the winch.
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