Programmable controls for a winch

Methods and systems are provided for adjusting operation of a motor of a winch. In one example, a system for a winch includes a controller adapted to adjust operation of a motor of the winch based on one or more of and/or each of a winch load limit, a motor temperature, a distance of a hook coupled...

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Main Authors Talmadge, Kevin, Wendler, Ian, Averill, Bryan, Fretz, Darren
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.10.2018
Subjects
CAPSTANS
CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORSOR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS
CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRICITY
GENERATION
HAULING
HOISTING
HOISTS
LIFTING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TACKLES, e.g. PULLEY BLOCKS
TRANSPORTING
WINCHES
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Summary:Methods and systems are provided for adjusting operation of a motor of a winch. In one example, a system for a winch includes a controller adapted to adjust operation of a motor of the winch based on one or more of and/or each of a winch load limit, a motor temperature, a distance of a hook coupled to an end of a rope of the winch to a winch fairlead, and an amount of rope wound onto a drum of the winch.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201514852298