Arcosa has been granted a patent for a winch tightening apparatus that includes a mounting plate, moment arms for leverage, a pawl engaging a ratchet gear, and a counterweight for disengagement. The design aims to provide efficient winch operation and safety. GlobalData’s report on Arcosa gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Arcosa, Dredging equipment was a key innovation area identified from patents. Arcosa's grant share as of March 2024 was 85%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Winch apparatus with pawl and counterweight for leverage
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11919753B2) discloses a winch apparatus designed with innovative features. The apparatus includes a winch housing, a winch drum, a ratchet gear, a first moment arm for leverage, a pawl for engagement with the ratchet gear, and a counterweight to disengage the pawl and return the arm to a rest position. The counterweight can be gravity or spring operated, enhancing the functionality of the winch apparatus.
Moreover, the patent also covers a winch tightening apparatus with similar components, including a first moment arm, pawl, and counterweight for disengagement. The counterweight in this apparatus can also be gravity or spring operated. The method outlined in the patent involves providing a winch housing and drum, coupling a winch tightening apparatus with a first moment arm, pawl, and counterweight to the drive shaft, and utilizing a stop pin to limit rotational motion. The first moment arm can be detached from the drive shaft, offering flexibility in operation. These innovative features aim to improve the efficiency and safety of winch operations, making them more user-friendly and reliable for various applications.
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