Turnbuckle and method of making a turnbuckle
US5908261A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/291
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a composite turnbuckle comprising a pair of co-axial and spaced annular end fittings. Each end fitting has a threaded interior surface and an outer surface. The end fittings are made of metal. The turnbuckle has a body that extends between the end fittings. The body includes a non-metallic material. The end fittings are secured to the body to limit relative axial movement between the end fittings and the body. The turnbuckle may be used in connection with riggings of sailing vessels, for example.
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