Because of the pressure of the headgear
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This is due to the tension in the cable pulling the whole frame in that direction. The sloping legs prevent the head frame from toppling or falling over.
Well, honey, those legs slope towards the winch on a head frame to help distribute the weight and provide stability. It's all about physics, sweetie. So next time you see those sloping legs, just remember they're there to keep things upright and in place.