Abstract: A single control lever mounted on a pivot assembly is movable in an arc in first and second directions in one plane to impart motion through a cam arrangement to a first push rod and cable assembly so that the first push rod and cable assembly moves proportionally to the movement of the lever in either the first or second direction. The same control lever is movable in an arc in third and fourth directions in a second plane normal to the first plane to impart longitudinal motion to a second push rod and cable assembly affixed to the pivot assembly. A resilient means is incorporated in the pivot assembly to resiliently bias the single control lever to a neutral position in the first plane. A gating plate is affixed to the bracket supporting the pivot assembly and limits the travel of the single control lever to a predetermined path.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an improvement in a winch and fluid control system. The preferred system which is improved comprises (1) a rotatable drum for receiving and releasing a cable, (2) a drive train for supporting said drum and for selectively transmitting rotary drive thereto, said drive train including a brake, (3) a source of pressurized fluid, (4) a control valve having an inlet communicating with the source of pressurized fluid and having an outlet system and a valving element which is shiftable between at least three positions including a Brake-On position, a Reel-In position and a Brake-Off position, and (5) a winch lubricating system which communicate said source of pressurized fluid with said winch. Preferably the valving element is also shiftable to a Free-Spool position.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an improvement in a winch and fluid control system. The preferred system which is improved comprises (1) a rotatable drum for receiving and releasing a cable (2) a drive train for supporting the drum and for selectively transmitting rotary drive thereto, said drive train including a brake. A source of pressurized fluid, forms another part of said system. Said system further comprises a control valve having an inlet communicating with said source of pressurized fluid, and having an outlet system and a valving element which is shiftable between at least three positions including a Brake-On position, a Reel-In position and a Brake-Off position.