Winch system safety device controlled by towrope angle

A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch.

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Main Authors CHRISTENSEN LADD E, WELCH JOHN M, HALES DEVIN J, TRIPLETT TYSON
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.06.2014
Subjects
EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213549065