Patent attributes
A gin hoist adapted for attachment to the cross arm of a power pole. The gin hoist includes a base support structure with two side rails connected by rungs, an upper load bearing member that rests on the top surface of the cross arm and a lower load bearing member that is adapted to engage lower surface of the cross arm such that the base support structure inclines at an angle to the cross arm appreciably less than 90 degrees. An extending support structure is attached to the base support structure. A hoist attaches to the base support member with a load bearing strap engaged therein and running over the top of the base support member and over the distal end of the extending support member. The strap has a cable engagement device at its end.
