Winch with one-way reverse tensioner

    公开(公告)号:US10544017B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-28

    申请号:US15234611

    申请日:2016-08-11

    IPC分类号: B66D1/38 B66D1/36

    摘要: A winch is described that includes a drum, a motor and transmission, and a tensioner. The motor and transmission apply torque to the drum, thereby enabling the drum to draw in and let out a line. The tensioner is positioned adjacent to the drum, such that when the line passes between the tensioner and drum, the line is in frictional contact with the tensioner and drum. The tensioner rotates with a linear speed exceeding a linear speed of the drum as the line is let out from the drum, and rotates freely as the line is drawn onto the drum. Methods for making and using the winch are also described.

    Locking Mechanism for Motorized Lifting Device
    7.
    发明申请
    Locking Mechanism for Motorized Lifting Device 有权
    电动起吊装置的锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US20150284230A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-08

    申请号:US14245000

    申请日:2014-04-04

    摘要: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. The transmission includes at least one stage of gearing to reduce a gear ratio of the motor relative to the drum. A shaft couples the motor to the transmission and a locking mechanism selectively locks the shaft to prevent rotation of the drum. In certain embodiments, a braking mechanism may be provided in addition to the locking mechanism to slow the motor when the motor is not applying torque to the drum. This may slow the motor sufficiently to enable engagement of the locking mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 一种装置包括一个用来吸入或排出一条线的滚筒,一个连接到滚筒上的马达和传动装置向其施加转矩。 传动装置包括至少一档传动装置,以减小电动机相对于鼓的传动比。 轴将马达耦合到变速器,并且锁定机构选择性地锁定轴以防止滚筒的旋转。 在某些实施例中,除了锁定机构之外,还可以设置制动机构,以在马达不向滚筒施加扭矩时使马达变慢。 这可能使电动机足够慢以使锁定机构能够接合。

    Methods for powering an intermittent-duty cycle winch

    公开(公告)号:US10221053B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-05

    申请号:US15340357

    申请日:2016-11-01

    IPC分类号: H01R43/00 B66D3/26 H02J7/00

    摘要: A method of powering an intermittent-duty cycle winch is disclosed. The method includes identifying a number of amp-hours required to power the winch through one duty cycle, identifying a minimum required rest period between two consecutive duty cycles, and assembling a power supply unit that powers the winch based, at least in part, on the duty cycle and the rest period. The duty cycle is mechanically or thermally limited. The power supply unit includes at least two components: a power storage unit and a charging unit that recharges the power storage unit during the rest periods. The power storage unit powers the winch through at least one duty cycle. The charging unit recharges the power storage unit during the rest period so that the power storage can power the winch through at least a second duty cycle that immediately follows the end of the minimum required rest period.

    Winch With One-Way Reverse Tensioner
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180044151A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-15

    申请号:US15234611

    申请日:2016-08-11

    IPC分类号: B66D1/38 B66D1/36

    摘要: A winch is described that includes a drum, a motor and transmission, and a tensioner. The motor and transmission apply torque to the drum, thereby enabling the drum to draw in and let out a line. The tensioner is positioned adjacent to the drum, such that when the line passes between the tensioner and drum, the line is in frictional contact with the tensioner and drum. The tensioner rotates with a linear speed exceeding a linear speed of the drum as the line is let out from the drum, and rotates freely as the line is drawn onto the drum. Methods for making and using the winch are also described.