Patent ID: 7114705
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: B25B,B66D,B66F,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cranking device for operating a winch, said winch having a drive socket constructed therein, said cranking device comprising: an elongated crank arm having a drive head constructed at one end and a handle constructed at the other; wherein said drive head further comprises: a male portion extending outward from said crank arm to a distal end, said male portion having a cross section that mates with the drive socket of the winch for driving engagement therewith when the distal end is inserted in the drive socket; an axially extending bore constructed in said drive head; at least one, pin bore constructed in said male portion transverse to and in communication with said axially extending bore; at least one locking pin mounted in said at least one pin bore for sliding motion between a release position and a locking position, said pin extending outward from said male portion when in the locking position; and an actuating rod mounted for movement in said axial bore and operatively associated with said at least one locking pin for moving said at least one locking pin between the release position and the locking position; and a grip lever mounted for pivot movement on said crank arm, said grip lever operatively connected to said actuating rod to cause the actuating rod to move said at least one locking pin between the release position and the locking position.