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Knockdown winch assembly for mounting upon a power driven vehicle wheel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-20
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A knockdown type winch assembly for mounting upon a power driven vehicle wheel. The assembly includes two or more rigid rod members threaded at one end for mounting the rod members upon the vehicle wheel in place of the vehicle wheel retaining nuts or bolts. When mounted upon the wheel, the rod members project axially from the wheel at locations spaced generally symmetrically about the wheel axis. Longitudinally adjustable struts are then mounted between adjacent rod members to brace the members in their axially extending positions. When the struts and rod members are so assembled upon the wheel, the resulting assembly provides a reel structure fixed to the vehicle wheel upon which a winch cable may be wound upon driven rotation of the wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 J Blum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:51
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66D; B66D1/00; B66D1/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
For use in combination with a power driven vehicle wheel assembly having a plurality of detachable threaded wheel securing fastener means disposed symmetrically about the wheel axis; a winch attachment assembly for constructing a wheel mounted reel upon which a cable may be wound upon rotation of the wheel comprising a plurality of elongate rigid rod members each having thread means at one end thereof corresponding to those of the wheel fastener means whereby each of said rod members may be mounted upon said wheel assembly in axially projecting relationship thereto in place of a wheel fastener means, elongate bracing strut means, mounting means at each end of said strut means for mounting the strut means upon and extending between adjacent rod members in perpendicular relationship thereto, and adjustment means for adjusting the length of said strut means to brace said rod members in axially extending relationship to said wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
For use in combination with a power driven vehicle wheel assembly having a plurality of detachable threaded wheel securing fastener means disposed symmetrically about the wheel axis; a winch attachment assembly for constructing a wheel mounted reel upon which a cable may be wound upon rotation of the wheel comprising a plurality of elongate rigid rod members each having thread means at one end thereof corresponding to those of the wheel fastener means whereby each of said rod members may be mounted upon said wheel assembly in axially projecting relationship thereto in place of a wheel fastener means, elongate bracing strut means, mounting means at each end of said strut means for mounting the strut means upon and extending between adjacent rod members in perpendicular relationship thereto, and adjustment means for adjusting the length of said strut means to brace said rod members in axially extending relationship to said wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention defined in claim 1 further comprising a handle mounted upon the other end of each rod member in perpendicular relationship thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said strut means comprises first and second end members slidably received upon the respective rod members, and threaded coupling means coupling said end members in end to end relationship with each other and operable to vary the lengths of said strut means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention defined in claim 3 wherein said first and second end members each comprise a shank portion, and a sleeve fixedly mounted on one end of said shank portion for slidably receiving a rod member and locating the shank portion in perpendicular relationship to the rod member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3160364A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |