Patent · US Expired

Accessory for yachts

US4627374A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 1984
Grant dateDec 9, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 3, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D1/7463
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An accessory for a yacht or a mounting device for a range of accessories has a supporting leg which is adapted to locate and key with the socket of a yacht winch. The accessory or mounting device has a locking device which releasably locks the leg in the socket and also has a clamping member which after the accessory or mounting device has been locked to the winch can be adjusted to engage the winch to take up any slackness and also to prevent rotation of the winch socket.

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