Ground Anchor With Stabilizing Arm For ATV Winch Extrication
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Solution Overview
Problem
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) often become immobilized in mud or loose soil, especially in remote areas lacking suitable anchors for winch cables, making it difficult to extricate them without a nearby tree or support for the winch cable.
Innovation Solution
A ground anchor system comprising an elongated anchor stake with a stake slot, a stabilizing arm, and an attachment arm, allowing the anchor to be inserted into the ground and providing a secure point for the winch cable, enabling the ATV to be pulled out of mud or soil.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a winch cable is used to extricate an ATV from mud or loose soil, then the ATV can be pulled out, but a suitable anchor or support must be located within reach of the winch cable
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor system is divided into separate components: an anchor stake for insertion into the ground, a stabilizing arm for positioning, and an attachment arm with a slot for the winch cable. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function and facilitates easy assembly and deployment in various terrains.
Solution Approach 2:
The ground anchor system serves as an intermediary object between the winch cable and the ground. Instead of requiring a natural anchor like a tree, the system creates an artificial anchor point by inserting the stake into the ground and using the arms to provide a secure attachment point for the winch cable.
2Reliability
If a ground anchor system is designed with multiple components (stake, stabilizing arm, attachment arm), then it provides secure anchoring, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizing arm and attachment arm are connected through a slot that allows relative movement while maintaining connection. This merging of components reduces the total number of separate parts compared to having completely independent elements, while still providing the necessary stabilization and attachment functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment arm is designed to slide within the slot of the stabilizing arm, allowing dynamic adjustment of the attachment point. This dynamic feature enables the system to adapt to different loading conditions and ground types while maintaining a relatively simple structural configuration.
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AI summary
A ground anchor which is suitable for anchoring a winch in the extrication of an ATV or other vehicle from mud or other loose soil is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the ground anchor includes a generally elongated anchor stake, a stake slot provided in the anchor stake, an elongated stabilizing arm pivotally attached to the anchor stake and extendable from the stake slot and an attachment arm pivotally attached to the stabilizing arm and slidably engaging the stake slot.