US Patent 10071667 Winch system and method

A winch system and method includes a mount plate with a length and a width where the length of the mount plate includes a top, front and back and where the width of the mount plate is generally uniform and smaller at opposite ends and wider in between the opposite ends such that a support platform is provided and where the front and back of the length are conformed to fit over and attach with a bed rail in a vehicle. A winch assembly is connected with the mount plate at the support platform. A power source is connected with the winch assembly and a controller is connected with the winch assembly and the power source such that power to the winch assembly is controlled by operation of the controller.