Safety latch for a tire carrier and improvements therefor

摘要

A winch assembly (400) is provided including a single mounting bracket (410) for mounting the winch assembly directly to a frame (for example beams) of a vehicle having a front and rear. The mounting bracket (410) has a winch mounting area provided therewith, and a tire carrier (455) and cooperative flexible member (128) outlet area spaced from the winch mounting area towards the front of the vehicle. The mounting bracket is adapted to bolt directly to the frame members (for example beams) of a vehicle. The mounting bracket for the winch therefore obviates the need to provide welded or fastened reinforcing plates with the vehicle proximate the locations wherein the winch assembly is to be mounted.