Gas powered self contained portable winch
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1. A self-contained gas powered winch, comprising:
- a combustion engine;
a transmission assembly connected to the combustion engine;
a gear assembly connected to transmission drive;
a clutch assembly connected to the transmission drive though the gear assembly, the clutch assembly having a first connecting gear which fits within a threaded clutch ring which in turn is contacted by a pivoting threaded arm member;
a spool positioned between a first side wall and second side wall that is connected to the clutch assembly, the spool capable of winding and unwinding a cable;
a hand controller connects to the clutch assembly, the hand controller having at least one clutch cable in communication with the pivoting threaded arm member capable of applying pressure to the threaded clutch ring to regulate the rate of release of the cable;
attaching members located on the self-contained gas powered winch superior to a center of gravity of the self-contained gas powered winch;
said attaching members being in a parallel relationship to one another and including the openings of sufficient size and dimension to allow a gripping device to cling to the self-contained gas powered winch, thereby providing the self-contained gas powered winch with a center of gravity below a force line.
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Abstract
A gas powered self-contained winch includes a combustion engine, a transmission assembly, a gear assembly and a clutch assembly connect to a spool capable of winding and unwinding a cable wire using forward and reverse drives. A hand controller communicates with the clutch assembly through a cable wire sufficient to control the winding and unwinding of the cable. Securing the winch for operation includes placing its center of gravity below the force line. A field changeable capstan option and remote control handle with throttle, power out lever, and kill switch are built in. A field installable hook float is provided for water rescue operations.
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31 Claims
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1. A self-contained gas powered winch, comprising:
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a combustion engine; a transmission assembly connected to the combustion engine; a gear assembly connected to transmission drive; a clutch assembly connected to the transmission drive though the gear assembly, the clutch assembly having a first connecting gear which fits within a threaded clutch ring which in turn is contacted by a pivoting threaded arm member; a spool positioned between a first side wall and second side wall that is connected to the clutch assembly, the spool capable of winding and unwinding a cable; a hand controller connects to the clutch assembly, the hand controller having at least one clutch cable in communication with the pivoting threaded arm member capable of applying pressure to the threaded clutch ring to regulate the rate of release of the cable; attaching members located on the self-contained gas powered winch superior to a center of gravity of the self-contained gas powered winch; said attaching members being in a parallel relationship to one another and including the openings of sufficient size and dimension to allow a gripping device to cling to the self-contained gas powered winch, thereby providing the self-contained gas powered winch with a center of gravity below a force line. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A self-contained gas powered winch, comprising:
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a combustion engine; a transmission assembly connected to the combustion engine; a gear assembly connected to transmission drive; a clutch assembly connected to the transmission drive though the gear assembly, the clutch assembly having a first connecting gear which fits within a threaded clutch ring which in turn is contacted by a pivoting threaded arm member; a spool positioned between a first side wall and second side wall that is connected to the clutch assembly, the spool capable of winding and unwinding a cable; a hand controller connects to the clutch assembly, the hand controller having at least one clutch cable in communication with the pivoting threaded arm member capable of applying pressure to the threaded clutch ring to regulate the rate of release of the cable; an external casing having a first side wall, a corresponding second side wall, and a top wall, the external casing capable of housing and maintaining the combustion engine, transmission assembly, gear assembly and spool; the external casing further includes a fairlead which helps support the cable when released and retrieved from the spool; and a drum having a drum groove located thereon that allows a user to use the winch as a capstan. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A self-contained gas powered winch, comprising:
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a combustion engine; a transmission assembly connected to the combustion engine; a gear assembly connected to transmission drive; a clutch assembly connected to the transmission drive though the gear assembly, the clutch assembly having a first connecting gear which fits within a threaded clutch ring which in turn is contacted by a pivoting threaded arm member; a spool positioned between a first side wall and second side wall that is connected to the clutch assembly, the spool capable of winding and unwinding a cable; a hand controller connects to the clutch assembly, the hand controller having at least one clutch cable in communication with the pivoting threaded arm member capable of applying pressure to the threaded clutch ring to regulate the rate of release of the cable; and a forward and reverse capability is made available using a shift mechanism assembly having a shift handle operable with a shift rod for driving a dog clutch to offset positions. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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