Winch tightening mechanism
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United States of America Patent
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Aug 25, 2020
Grant Date -
Aug 8, 2019
app pub date -
Apr 19, 2019
filing date -
Apr 22, 2016
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Abstract
According to some embodiments, a winch tightening apparatus comprises a mounting plate; it first moment arm coupled to the mounting plate and configured to provide leverage for rotating the mounting plate; and a pawl comprising a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to the mounting plate such that the second end pivots to engage a ratchet gear when the mounting plate is rotated in a first direction and pivots to disengage the ratchet gear when the mounting plate is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction. Some embodiments include a second moment arm coupled to the mounting plate and configured to provide leverage for rotating the mounting plate. Some embodiments include a counterweight coupled to the mounting plate and positioned to rotate the mounting plate in the second direction.
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International Classification(s)
- 2019 Application Filing Year
- B66D Class
- 186 Applications Filed
- 133 Patents Issued To-Date
- 71.51 % Issued To-Date
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- 1 Citation Count
- B66D Class
- 42.35 % this patent is cited more than
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