Abstract: A cable puller has a frame, a capstan rotatably mounted on the frame, a motor which drives the capstan to rotate, a power supply which supplies electrical current to the motor, a transmission which transfers torque from the motor to the capstan, a display mounted to the frame, a sensor operable to generate a signal, and a controller. The transmission can operate in a low-speed configuration and a high-speed configuration. The controller is electrically coupled to the motor, the power supply, and the display. The controller includes computer executable instructions stored in a computer readable medium for controlling operation of the cable puller to receive the signal from the sensor, determine a torque of the capstan based on the signal, determine a tension of a cable being pulled based on the torque of the capstan, and generate a control signal when the tension of the cable approaches a predetermined tension.

Abstract: A reverse hook assembly that is adapted to attach an outboard motor to a fixed member interconnected to a marine vessel, the reverse hook assembly including a movable hook engageable with the fixed member, a solenoid having a movable plunger, a linkage that selectively moves the hook in response to movement of the plunger, and a switch electrically connecting the solenoid with a power source.

Abstract: Winding assemblies of electrical machines, such as electric motors, are provided which include a connector scheme having at least one conduit that is electrically coupled via a wave soldered connection directly to at least two windings which are not axially adjacent. The conduit can include a common connector and/or a phase connector. The connector scheme can additionally or alternatively include a power connector that is electrically coupled via wave soldering directly to a single winding, and adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source. The winding assemblies of the invention can additionally provide a number of constructions which allow for minimally sized air gaps.

Abstract: A reverse hook assembly that is adapted to attach an outboard motor to a fixed member interconnected to a marine vessel, the reverse hook assembly including a movable hook engageable with the fixed member, a solenoid having a movable plunger, a linkage that selectively moves the hook in response to movement of the plunger, and a switch electrically connecting the solenoid with a power source.

Abstract: Winding assemblies of electrical machines, such as electric motors, are provided which include a connector scheme having at least one conduit that is electrically coupled via a wave soldered connection directly to at least two windings which are not axially adjacent. The conduit can include a common connector and/or a phase connector. The connector scheme can additionally or alternatively include a power connector that is electrically coupled via wave soldering directly to a single winding, and adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source. The winding assemblies of the invention can additionally provide a number of constructions which allow for minimally sized air gaps.