Patent ID: 8769847
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: E01H,E02F,F16C

Abstract:
1. A frame assembly for supporting an implement on a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a winch and a mounting assembly located underneath the vehicle, the winch and the mounting assembly defining a first longitudinal distance, the frame assembly comprising: a) a longitudinally extending frame having a front portion and a rear portion, the frame comprising a winch cable supporting member and a winch cable connecting member, the winch cable supporting member and the winch cable connecting member being longitudinally spaced apart by a second longitudinal distance which is fixed during operation of the winch; b) a locking mechanism mounted at the rear portion and configured to releasably engage the mounting assembly of the vehicle, the locking mechanism comprising first and second side plates connected to the rear portion of the frame, and first and second spring-loaded retaining members respectively pivotally mounted to the first and second side plates, the first and second retaining members being displaceable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking mechanism and the winch cable supporting member defining a third longitudinal distance which is substantially equal to the first longitudinal distance; c) a releasing mechanism mounted to the frame and operatively connected to the locking mechanism such as to displace the first and second retaining members from the locked position to the unlocked position.