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US 2021/0229966 A1Published application
Systems and Methods for Winching a Load
OwnerThomas M. Jonesinventor
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Abstract
Certain embodiments of the disclosure can include methods, apparatus, and systems for winching a load. The embodiments can include coupling a cable to a vehicle. The cable can be extended and retracted via a motor. The embodiments can include a vertical mast extending, for example, above the height of the vehicle, and the mast can be coupled to the motor. The top end of the mast can include a pivotable pulley allowing, for example, winching a load located in any direction relative to the vehicle.
Claims20
A winching apparatus comprising:
- a cable;
- a motor to extend and retract the cable;
- a mast coupled to the motor, a distal end of the mast coupled to a pivotable pulley.
A method of winching, the method comprising:
- coupling a winching motor to a vehicle;
- coupling a mast to the winching motor;
- engaging, via the motor, a length of cable along the mast;
- and
- coupling a pivotable pulley to the mast.
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A winching system comprising:
- a winching motor coupled to a motor vehicle;
- a mast coupled to the winching motor;
- and
- a pivotable pulley coupled to the mast.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.