Fairlead and cam assembly
US6722303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fairlead and cam cleat assembly for a sailing vessel is provided, in which the fairlead at the entrance of the cam cleat is of inverted U-shape, allowing a line passing through the cam clear to be bent at severe angles relative to center line or normal entrance of the line into the cam cleat.
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