Device for automatically securing a hoist

Details Device for automatically securing a hoist Device for automatically securing a hoist

1988-10-03

1989-12-19

Basinger, Sherman D.

Ships

Sail or control means therefor

Fastening device for sail

294 8234, B63H 908

Patent

active

048875422

ABSTRACT:
A device for automatically securing in the hoist position the head of a sail of a sailing vessel on the mast of a vessel. The device comprises a body, one end of which is fitted with a device for securing the sail and the other end of which has passing through it a rod on which is fixed the halyard for handling the sail. In the body a hook is articulated, one arm of the hook projecting outwardly. A piston integrally formed with the rod is forced by a spring against the hook. When the piston is resting against the hook, the hook is locked, while in the opposite case the hook may pivot freely.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2673116 (1954-03-01), Baird
patent: 3040690 (1962-06-01), Harless
patent: 4077347 (1978-03-01), Arce
patent: 4586450 (1986-05-01), Bernard

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Device for automatically securing a hoist does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Device for automatically securing a hoist, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Device for automatically securing a hoist will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1896870