Patent ID: 8434548
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: B65H,E21B

Abstract:
1. A system for removably mounting a drum to a winch assembly, comprising: a drum assembly; a frame defining at least a portion of a mounting base for the drum; at least one connector for connecting the drum assembly to the mounting base wherein the at least one connector comprises a container connector; a lifting apparatus releasably attached to the drum assembly; and at least one guide member releasably attached to the frame and engaging with the lifting apparatus for directing the drum assembly away from the frame when the drum assembly is removed therefrom wherein the drum assembly is releasably coupled to a prime mover wherein the prime mover comprises a motor coupled to the drum assembly via a chain and sprocket connection wherein the motor is coupled to the chain and sprocket connection via a transmission wherein the lifting apparatus comprises at least one wheel for engaging with the track of the guide member when the drum assembly is removed.