Patent ID: 6425596
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: B60D,B66D

Abstract:
A vehicle adapted for providing a winch force in a multiple possible directions, comprising:a vehicle having a first end and a second end; a winch attached to said vehicle; a cable mounted onto said winch, said cable having a free end which is extendable from said winch towards said first end of said vehicle; a guide member located proximate the first end of said vehicle, said guide member guiding said cable to cause said cable to turn towards said second end of said vehicle, such that said cable extends from said first end of said vehicle to said second end of said vehicle; a cable guide formed of a tubular member through which said cable passes, said cable guide securing said cable to said vehicle as it extends from said first end of said vehicle to said second end of said vehicle; a cable end element at said second end of said cable permitting attachment of said cable end to a load or anchor point; said winch, cable and guide member cooperating to provide winch force in a direction as selected by the user, determined by the securing of said guide member to said first end of said vehicle or a load or an anchor point, and by placement of said cable end element at said second end of said vehicle or attachment thereof to a load or an anchor point.