Ships – Implements – Underwater cutting
Patent
1994-01-25
1995-06-06
Swinehart, Edwin L.
Ships
Implements
Underwater cutting
114294, B63B 2124
Patent
active
054212804
ABSTRACT:
An anchor chain orientation link having a longitudinal curved body having a curved radius defined by the diameter of a bow roller for guiding an anchor chain wherein the orientation link is fastened between an anchor rope or "rode" and an anchor chain such that when the anchor rope was hauled aboard a vessel, the chain is turned to a selected orientation. In particular, as the curved body comes in contact with the bow roller, said roller acts as a fulcrum such that the curved body acts as a crank due to its curved shape causing the link to rotate until it rotates to a stable position. This stable position has been preselected to establish the orientation of the anchor with respect to the roller and therefore to the vessel on which the roller is mounted. An anchor chain orientation link adapted with an attachment means for a line at one end, and an attachment means for a load at the other end, and a body means adapted to form a crank so as to rotate about a line of action when said link is pulled over a firm surface such as a roller so as to cause said attachment means for a load end to be operatively oriented to a desired position.
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patent: 324262 (1885-08-01), Kramer
patent: 1640672 (1927-08-01), Schauman
patent: 4864955 (1989-09-01), Bruce
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