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US 8,944,413 B1Granted
Solar-powered boat lift
OwnerGary L. Hatch, James Hatchinventors
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Abstract
A solar-powered boat winch suited for installation upon boat lifting structures such as those in a remote location. The solar powered boat winch includes an electric motorized winch, a solar cell, a rechargeable battery, a recharger, and mechanical mounts for attaching the solar powered boat winch to a boat lift structure. The solar cell collects sufficient solar energy and converts it into electricity that charges the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery acts as the power source for an electric motor of the winch. The winch assembly also includes remote controlled operation.
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A solar-powered boat winch, comprising:
- a winch assembly having a gear reducer, an electric motor for rotating said gear reducer, and a gear pulley turned by said gear reducer;
- a winch bracket attached to said winch assembly, said winch bracket configured to attach to an external structure using bolts that pass through apertures and into the external structure;
- a battery for supplying electric power to said electric motor;
- a switch for selectively switching electric power from said battery to said electric motor;
- and,
- a solar panel having a solar cell and a voltage regulator;
- wherein said solar cell applies electrical power to said voltage regulator which in turn charges said battery.
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