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US 9,546,081 B2Granted
Power-assisted winch
OwnerAnthony J. Kusianinventor
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Abstract
A power-assisted winch includes a rotatable drum for receiving a line thereabout. The power-assisted winch further includes a trigger mechanism configured to be releasably engaged upon a force exerted on the line. The trigger mechanism selectively activates a power source providing power to the winch to assist with hauling the line when engaged.
Claims14
A power-assisted winch, comprising:
- a base having a recess formed therein;
- a mounting assembly disposed within the recess of the base, the mounting assembly including a mounting plate and a trigger mechanism disposed adjacent the mounting plate, the mounting plate slideably coupled to the base and positionable in a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the mounting plate engages the trigger mechanism and in the second position the mounting plate disengages the trigger mechanism;
- and
- a drum coupled to the mounting plate to rotate about an axis that is fixed to the mounting assembly, the drum including a cylindrical casing having a gear assembly disposed therein;
- and
- a power source coupled the gear assembly, wherein the power source is configured to rotate the drum when the power source is activated by engagement of the trigger mechanism.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.