Cam cleat
US4453486A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3944
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cam cleat includes a pair of spring loaded cams or pawls rotatably mounted on a base. The cams have specially formed teeth and open and close in opposite rotary directions to releasably grip a line therebetween. The cams or pawls are rotatably mounted on a shaft and the case by a plurality of rotatable bearings to substantially reduce the effort required in opening and closing the cams and to reduce the spring force maintained on the cams, resulting in substantial advantages in performance. An alternate single cam version is also disclosed.
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