Collapsible anchor having releasable flukes

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1984-10-12

1986-04-01

Barefoot, Galen L.

Ships

Anchor

Fluke type

114304, 114310, B63B 2136

Patent

active

045790779

ABSTRACT:
A simple yet rugged and reliable collapsible anchor in an anchor assembly is disclosed for use with various small craft which are susceptible to damage by a conventional anchor stowed aboard or by the anchor being fouled when there is a swift current. The anchor is a stock anchor in which both the stock arms and the flukes are foldable alongside the anchor's hollow shank so as to be sheathed in a sheath from which the anchor is released when it is cast. A release mechanism is provided within the anchor's hollow shank which mechanism allows the anchor to be either self-tripped, or manually tripped, by exerting a pulling force of predetermined amount, which force required is adjustable; the mechanism obviates the use of shear pins. The anchor assembly is optionally protected by a cushioning means such as a resilient bumper or fender in which the sheathed anchor is removably inserted; or, a seat cushion in which the sheathed anchor is removably inserted, and thus may be stowed aboard the craft without occupying additional space.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4038934 (1977-08-01), Thomson
patent: 4057024 (1977-11-01), Adams

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