Sail assembly using slugs and flakers
US9352815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2009/086
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sail assembly using slugs and flakers is presented. The sail slug has a plurality of rollers positioned along an inner edge that are received within a groove of a mast. The outer edge of the sail slug has a swivel platform that attaches to straps positioned on a sail. The flaker has a pair of leaves having a first end, a longitudinal section, and a second end with a bracket. The brackets of the leaves have openings that align to receive a torsion spring and an axle to hingedly connect the pair of leaves.
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