摘要 |
A tree stand winch (10) for hoisting items from ground level up to a desired height within a tree or pole comprising a crank wheel (12) having both a hand knob (14) and a power tool adapter (16) mounted thereto for actuating a gear assembly (20). Crank wheel (12) is mounted to one surface of a support plate (28) and mounted to the opposite surface of the support plate (28) is a line spool (30) which rotates in response to the actuation of the gear assembly (20). Additionally, secured to the support plate (28) is a brake and drag mechanism (50) for providing variable resistance to the rotation of the line spool (30). The winch (10) is secured to a user's belt by an attachment mechanism (90) while the user ascends a tree or pole. Once positioned up the tree or pole, the user secures the winch (10) to the tree or pole by the attachment mechanism (90). The winch (10) is stabilized during use by a stabilizer mechanism (70) including at least two cleats (75) which engage the tree in a straddling arrangement and a stabilizer bar (80) which is strapped to the tree or pole.
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