Rope clamping arrangements for sailboats or other applications
US4097023A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3944
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a block for a rope or sheet: a pulley over which the rope moves, an eccentric cam which is pivotable to selectively clamp or release the rope against the pulley and a pivotably lever to which the cam is connected such that motion of the lever pivots the cam between its clamping and releasing position; bearing means to enable pivoting of the lever away from the cam clamping position; a spring to at least return the cam to its clamping position.
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