# US 10,501,291 B2 · Mobile winch system

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- Number: US 10,501,291 B2
- Document ID: US10501291B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 14/279,606
- Filed: 2014-05-16
- Published: 2015-11-19
- Granted: 2019-12-10
- Earliest claimed: 2014-05-16
- Applicants: John Azzarelli
- Inventors: John Azzarelli
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10501291B2

## CPC

- B66D 1/12: incorporating electric motors
- B66D 3/006: {Power actuated devices operating on ropes, cables, or chains for hauling in a mainly horizontal direction (B66D3/003 takes precedence)}
- B66D: CAPSTANS; WINCHES; TACKLES, e.g. PULLEY BLOCKS; HOISTS (winding or unwinding ropes or cables for feeding or storage purposes B65H; rope or cable winding or unwinding mechanisms for lifts B66B)

## Abstract

A mobile winching system is provided, whereby a preferred embodiment describes a motorized winch and power source mounted on a small frame that includes wheels, a handle, and a means for securing the winch system during operation. This mobile winch system provides a way to transport and operate a winch in areas that are otherwise inaccessible by traditional vehicle mounted winches.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for winching an object comprising the steps of:
providing a generally longitudinal frame member, wherein said frame member includes a first end opposite a second end, said first end including a handle and said second end including a pair of wheels adjacent thereto, and wherein said wheels may freely spin in a first or second direction;
providing a winching mechanism attached to said frame member, wherein said winching mechanism includes a motor, a winch drum driven by said motor, and a winch cable wound about said winch drum, and wherein the rotation of the winch drum either retracts or extends the winch cable;
providing a power source operably coupled to said motor;
providing a means for anchoring winching apparatus in a fixed position to prevent movement during operation attached to said frame member at the end opposite said handle;
manually transporting said longitudinal frame member and winching mechanism by said handle so said longitudinal frame member rolls on said wheels at an acute angle with respect to a ground surface upon which said longitudinal frame member is traversing;
positioning said longitudinal frame member and winching mechanism at a desired location for winching operation;
orienting said longitudinal frame member to be generally parallel to said ground surface;
anchoring said frame member at said desired location to prevent substantial movement during winching operation;
extending a free end of said winch cable in a generally horizontal direction;
attaching said winch cable to an object to be winched; and
rotating said winch drum to retract winch cable while said longitudinal frame member is oriented generally parallel to said ground surface.