Sail shaping arrangement for a sailing craft
US5038699A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H8/25
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sail shaping arrangement is disclosed for horizontal edges of a sail including a web formed along one side in a curved shape corresponding to the desired camber of the sail, the web attached to the sail edge to extend normally thereto. A diagonal batten stretches the web to establish a shaped edge to the sail. A skirt batten may also be used, as well as a tension cord along a straight, chordal side of the web.
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