An apparatus for deploying a line includes a disc having a generally V-shaped circumferential channel for retaining the line prior to deployment. The V- shaped channel guides a first wound turn of the line toward the central plane of the disc, and provides an enlarged space into which the turns of the line are unwound during deployment. The enlarged space prevents tangling of the line when the turns are unwound from the disc during deployment.
LINE DEPLOYING APPARATUS
APPAREIL POUR DEPLOYER UN CONDUIT
2015-11-24
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen / B65H HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES , Handhaben von dünnem oder fadenförmigem Gut, z.B. Folien, Bahnen, Kabeln / B66D Haspeln , CAPSTANS / F16H Getriebe , GEARING |