Winch handle
AssigneeRonald Thomas Weed, Jr.
InventorRonald Thomas Weed, Jr.
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Abstract
A winch handle for a winch has an extendable arm with an extended position and a retracted position. The retracted position of said extendable arm being equal to or within the diameter of the winch. In its retracted position, the extendable arm is shaped in a fashion that does not interfere with the operation of the winch while the handle is not needed. The extended position of the extendable arm is longer than the diameter of the standard winch and is useful for turning the winch. The winch handle may also have a grip.
Claims9
A winch handle for a winch comprising:
- an extendable arm, said extendable arm having an extended position and a retracted position, and said extendable arm having a first end attachable to a winch, and;
- said retracted position of said extendable arm being no longer than substantially coextensive with a diameter of the winch, and said extended position of said extendable arm being longer than the diameter of the winch;
- whereby turning said extendable arm turns the winch;
- and
- a cowl, said cowl being attachable to a winch.
A winch handle for a winch comprising:
- an extendable arm, said extendable arm having an extended position and a retracted position, and said extendable arm having a first end attachable to a winch, and;
- said retracted position of said extendable arm being no longer than substantially coextensive with a diameter of the winch, and said extended position of said extendable arm being longer than the diameter of the winch;
- whereby turning said extendable arm turns the winch;
- and
- a shroud, said shroud being dimensioned to be operatively interposed between said handle and the winch such that coiling and releasing of line onto and off from the winch is unimpeded when said extendable arm is in said retracted position.
A winch handle for a winch comprising:
- an extendable arm, said extendable arm having an extended position and a retracted position, and said extendable arm having a first end attachable to a winch, and;
- said retracted position of said extendable arm being no longer than substantially coextensive with a diameter of the winch, and said extended position of said extendable arm being longer than the diameter of the winch;
- whereby turning said extendable arm turns the winch;
- and
- a cowl, said cowl being attachable to a winch wherein said extendable arm is biased towards a preconfigured position by a spring in operative engagement with said extendable arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.