Chain Winch Apparatus and Methods of Using the Same

摘要

The present invention relates to a chain winch apparatus useful for utilizing, for example, as tie-downs for heavy equipment on the decks of railcars, trucks, or other vehicles, although the invention should not be limited to its preferred application. More specifically, the present invention relates to a chain winch apparatus for winching and holding a chain, such as a ½″ chain, and for tensioning the chain for the afore-mentioned tie-down applications. Methods of use are further provided.

主权项

1. A chain winch apparatus comprising:
a base and a chain winch housing connected to the base, wherein within the chain winch housing is a pulley for allowing a chain to travel thereunder, and a drum, the drum having, on a first side, a connection point for connecting to the chain, and on an opposite side thereof, a plurality of teeth for engaging a pawl, the drum rotatable for pulling the chain through the chain winch housing under the pulley.