Tow apparatus and method of installation

Details Tow apparatus and method of installation Tow apparatus and method of installation

1985-01-11

1985-12-31

Basinger, Sherman D.

Ships

Towing or pushing

Towing by means of cable

114343, 280480, B63B 2156

Patent

active

045613753

ABSTRACT:
A tow apparatus (20) is installable in a moveable craft (11) for towing a load (18) situated behind the craft. The load (18) is connected to a selectively erectable, vertical post member (22) mountable on a floor deck (17) of the craft (11). When erected, the vertical post member (22) is further supported by two support members (26A, 26B) which are mounted on the floor deck (17) intermediate the vertical post member (20) and the stern (13) of the craft (11). The vertical post member (22) is mounted on floor deck (17) by engagement with a post anchor assembly (24). The support members (26A, 26B) are mounted on floor deck (17) by their engagement with corresponding support anchor assemblies (30A, 30B). The anchor assemblies (24,30) are installed on floor deck (17) in a manner whereby elements of the anchoring assemblies (24, 30) do not significantly protrude beyond the plane of the floor deck (17) when in a storage position (i.e., when the vertical post member (22) and support members (26A, 26B) are not erected).

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