Ratcheting winch tool
OwnerDavid L. McGrewinventor
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Abstract
A tool adapted to tighten tie-down straps utilized to secure cargo transported on flatbed trailers or the like. The tool includes an elongate handle having a standard ratchet mechanism fixed at one end thereof. A cylindrical socket extends from one side of the ratchet mechanism. The cylindrical socket is designed to encompass a conventional winch drive shaft. Diametrically spaced openings are formed in the circumferential wall of the socket for receiving a locking pin therethrough. The cylindrical socket could be configured internally, at least, to match the winch drive shaft with which it will be used, e.g., square, hexagonal, etc.
Claims12
A ratcheting winch tool, comprising:
- an elongate handle, said handle having a proximate end and a distal end, wherein said distal end is a free end;
- a ratchet mechanism, said ratchet mechanism disposed at said proximate end of said handle;
- a socket attached to said ratchet mechanism and extending therefrom;
- a cylindrical wall defining said socket, said cylindrical wall having an open end;
- and
- a pair of openings disposed through said cylindrical wall.
A ratcheting winch tool, comprising:
- an elongate handle, said handle having a proximate end and a distal end, wherein said distal end is a free end;
- a ratchet mechanism, said ratchet mechanism disposed at said proximate end of said handle;
- a socket attached to said ratchet mechanism and extending therefrom;
- a cylindrical wall defining said socket, said cylindrical wall having an open end;
- a pair of openings disposed through said cylindrical wall;
- and
- a locking pin, said locking pin adapted for insertion through said pair of openings.
A ratcheting winch tool, comprising:
- an elongate handle, said handle having a length of about 27 inches, a proximate end and a distal end, wherein said distal end is a free end;
- a ratchet mechanism, said ratchet mechanism disposed at said proximate end of said handle;
- a socket attached to said ratchet mechanism and extending therefrom;
- a wall defining said socket, said wall having an open end;
- a pair of openings disposed through and diametrically spaced around said wall;
- and
- a locking pin, said locking pin adapted for insertion through said pair of opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.