摘要:
A winch (100) with integrated lighting can include a frame 102, a cable drum 104 rotatably supported by the frame, a drive motor 106 operatively connected to the cable drum, and an electrical module 108. The electrical module can include a housing with first and second end caps 122 coupled to the housing. An elongate light guide 124 can be mounted to the housing between the housing and the cable drum with one or more drum light sources 138 connected to the elongate light guide.
摘要:
Winches with dual mode remote controls, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative winch (100) can include a frame (102), a cable drum (104) rotatably supported by the frame, a drive motor (106) operatively connected to the cable drum, and a winch control module (108). The winch control module can include an enable/disable circuit having a normally open ground path connection and a controller having wireless capability connected to the enable/disable circuit. The controller can include instructions to disable the wireless capability of the controller when the normally open ground path connection is completed.
摘要:
A winch controller with automatic shut-off, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative winch (100) can include a frame, a cable drum (104) carried by the frame, a drive motor (106) connected to the cable drum, and a winch control module (108). The control module can include an enable/disable circuit having a normally open ground path connection and a controller having wireless capability. The controller (108, 120, 122) can include instructions to start a shut-off timer when the ground path connection is completed for a non-zero period of time less than a threshold time period and instructions to reset the shut-off timer when the controller receives a control signal from a wireless remote control prior to the shut-off timer expiring. The controller can also include instructions to turn off the controller when the shut-off timer expires prior to receiving a control signal from the remote control or when the ground path is subsequently completed.
摘要:
Auto-engaging winch clutches, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative winch can include a frame, a cable drum, a drive motor supported by the frame, a gear train, and an auto-engaging clutch mechanism. The gear train can include a ring gear and a gear set engaged with the ring gear, the drive motor, and the drum. The auto-engaging clutch mechanism can include a locking element movable from a disengaged position to an engaged position, wherein in the engaged position the ring gear is grounded to the frame, and the gear set is coupled to transfer torque between the drive motor and the cable drum. An engagement mechanism can be coupled between the locking element and the drive motor to automatically move the locking element from the disengaged position to the engaged position and to automatically decouple the locking element from the drive motor when the motor is rotated.
摘要:
Power connectors with integrated fuse support, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative power connector (125) can include a power port (120) and a mating plug (122). The power port can include a fuse support (129) having first and second fuse receptacles (132, 133), wherein the first fuse receptacle is connectable to a first supply cable (170). The power port can include first and second port terminals (130, 131), wherein the first port terminal is connectable to a second supply cable (172). A jumper cable (174) can be connected between the second port terminal and the second fuse receptacle. The plug can include a housing (134) configured to enclose the fuse support between the plug and the power port when the plug is mated to the power port. The plug can include first and second plug terminals mateable with the first and second port terminals.
摘要:
Power connectors with integrated fuse support, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative power connector (125) can include a power port (120) and a mating plug (122). The power port can include a fuse support (129) having first and second fuse receptacles (132, 133), wherein the first fuse receptacle is connectable to a first supply cable (170). The power port can include first and second port terminals (130, 131), wherein the first port terminal is connectable to a second supply cable (172). A jumper cable (174) can be connected between the second port terminal and the second fuse receptacle. The plug can include a housing (134) configured to enclose the fuse support between the plug and the power port when the plug is mated to the power port. The plug can include first and second plug terminals mateable with the first and second port terminals.
摘要:
Motor control modules with multiple potted sub-modules, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative electric motor control module can include a potted contactor module, a potted controller module at least partially nested inside the contactor module and mechanically connected to the contactor module, and one or more connectors positioned between and electrically connecting the contactor module and the controller module.
摘要:
Accessory mounting systems (101;102) and methods therefor are disclosed. A representative accessory mounting system can include a winch (100;200) and one or more accessories (for ex: spotlights 105, a camera...) coupled to the winch. The winch (100;200) can include a frame (102;202) mountable to a vehicle, a cable drum (104;204) rotatably supported by the frame, a drive motor (106;206) operatively connected to the cable drum, and one or more mounting elements (for ex: mounting rails 120) carried by the frame. The accessories can be removably coupled to the one or more mounting elements.