What kind of winch does this carrier design use?

The sketch labels a 12V winch, shown as a red box mounted on the horizontal platform with a cable running to the tilted load.

How does the load tilt in this design?

The load rotates about a pivot point, marked at the left end of the platform where the tilted object rests, while the winch cable pulls it.

Where does the winch cable attach?

The drawing shows the cable (red line) running from the 12V winch on the platform to an attachment point marked with a red dot on the tilted object.

Does this diagram include any dimensions, part numbers, or wiring details?

No. The only text visible is '12V winch' and 'pivot'; no measurements, part numbers, or electrical wiring details are shown.

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DIY Tilting Carrier Concept Sketch with 12V Winch & Pivot - Ford Bronco

Crude schematic of a pivoting ramp with a 12V winch and roller

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Simple schematic showing a pivoting ramp or carrier operated by a 12V winch with a roller.

AI caption September 2005 · Photo 394 of 434

This document is a simple hand-drawn schematic sketch, uploaded as 'carrier.jpg' to a 1979 Ford Bronco gallery, showing a conceptual design for a tilting carrier or loading mechanism. The drawing depicts a large cylindrical or rounded rectangular object (drawn in heavy black outline, apparently a tank, drum, or similar load) resting at an angle on a long horizontal flat platform or rail. A red box on the platform is labeled '12V winch', with a red line running from the winch up to an attachment point (marked with a red dot) on the tilted object, indicating a winch cable used to pull or raise the load. A black dot at the left end of the platform, where the tilted object meets it, is labeled 'pivot' (annotated in blue), showing the hinge point about which the object rotates as the winch pulls. A large circle below the platform likely represents a wheel or tire. The only text in the document consists of the two labels '12V winch' and 'pivot'; there are no dimensions, part numbers, torque specs, wire colors, or year/model information. A reader can learn the basic operating concept: a 12-volt winch mounted on the platform pulls a cable to tilt a load about a pivot point at the platform's edge.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of winch does this carrier design use?: The sketch labels a 12V winch, shown as a red box mounted on the horizontal platform with a cable running to the tilted load.
How does the load tilt in this design?: The load rotates about a pivot point, marked at the left end of the platform where the tilted object rests, while the winch cable pulls it.
Where does the winch cable attach?: The drawing shows the cable (red line) running from the 12V winch on the platform to an attachment point marked with a red dot on the tilted object.
Does this diagram include any dimensions, part numbers, or wiring details?: No. The only text visible is '12V winch' and 'pivot'; no measurements, part numbers, or electrical wiring details are shown.