Patent ID: 6350088
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: B60P,B61D

Abstract:
A winch, comprising:a U-shaped frame having a base and a pair of legs extending downwardly from said base, said U-shaped frame being provided with a transverse, mounting slot extending across said base and into each of said legs, said mounting slot having opposed, dog-legged ends with substantially vertical and horizontal segments positioned within each of said legs; a roller rotatably secured to said legs, said roller having first and second, opposed ends, said first opposed end being provided with a socket for engagement with a lever; a ratchet wheel affixed to said second opposed end of said roller, said ratchet wheel having a plurality of inclined, peripheral teeth; and, a pawl suspended from said frame and having a detent for engagement with said peripheral teeth so as to selectively permit said ratchet wheel to rotate in one direction.