WINCH (DESIGN VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; materials handling facilities; mechanisms for use in traction, mounting and loading operations. SUBSTANCE: according to first design version, winch has wear compensator made in form of two tee-pieces with threaded holes interconnected by adjusting screw. First tee-piece is placed between cheeks and is provided with hole for fitting on additional axle. Second tee-piece placed between rockers is provided with hole for rocker axle. According to second design version, winch clamps have end face planes inclined through angle of 60-80 degrees. According to third design version, winch has design peculiarities of the first and second versions which makes it more universal. EFFECT: increased service life, and load lifting capacity, improved reliability. 7 cl, 5 dwg