Leech line locking device

Details Leech line locking device Leech line locking device

1976-05-27

1977-05-31

Blix, Trygve M.

Ships

Sail or control means therefor

Specific sail structure or arrangement

114114, 24130, B63H 910

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040262294

ABSTRACT:
A leech line cleat comprises a plate member having a lengthwise through-running slot therein in which the edge of a sail is entered and fastened. The plate member has a further path therein through which a leech line is passed, and a locking device, such as a generally V-shaped groove, in communication with the leech line path for locking the leech line relative to the cleat and sail. Preferably, the leech line path is a hollow space in communication with the slot and the generally V-shaped groove is formed in a wall defining the hollow space for the leech line.

REFERENCES:
patent: 667939 (1901-02-01), Frye
patent: 2620760 (1952-12-01), Melges
patent: 3459149 (1969-12-01), Hallmark

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