Locking and releasing mechanism
US4520589A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K91/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking and releasing mechanism for a fishing line release adapted for use with a downrigger cable is disclosed. This device includes a housing adapted to receive a downrigger cable and a locking shaft for selective engagement with the downrigger cable. The device provides selective attachment and release of a plurality of stacked locking and releasing mechanisms and their associated fishing line releases to and from the downrigger cable allowing the downrigger cable to be continuously reeled into a boat.
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