Furling element

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1998-08-04

2000-05-09

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Sail or control means therefor

Reefing and furling

114107, 403312, B63H 910

Patent

active

060588683

ABSTRACT:
A roller furling element for installation on a head stay of a sail boat, the element including two longitudinally extending hollow outer extrusions in an end-to-end abutting relationship. A two piece splice assembly joins the extrusions together and provides the torsional strength needed for a furling element. The two piece splice assembly includes a central axis and a longitudinally extending forward or nose portion having a curved outer surface and rearwardly extending projections each including a longitudinally extending groove. A tail piece includes a pair of longitudinally extending outwardly extending projections which are adapted to fit into the parallel notches in the forward portion. A transverse passageway extends into the nose and tail portions when the two portions are aligned so that a rod or button can be inserted.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3927633 (1975-12-01), Bernard
patent: 4573424 (1986-03-01), Clausin
patent: 4723499 (1988-02-01), Furgang

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