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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 1986
Filed:
Mar. 21, 1985
Pierre Clausin, Ville d'Avray, FR;
Proengin, , FR;
Abstract
A device for limiting the rotational movement of the outer part of the swivel of a sail roller equipping a sailing boat comprising at least a mast, a stay cable having an end portion adapted for connecting the stay to the mast, and a halyard fixed to the swivel by a connecting piece and passing over a sheave provided at the head of the mast, the roller comprising at least one tube on which the sail may be rolled and which is mounted for rotation about the stay cable, the swivel comprising an inner part mounted for sliding on the tube and secured for rotation therewith, this inner part being fixed to the sail, and an outer part mounted for rotation on the inner part and on which are mounted the connecting piece, the device further comprising at least one piece secured against axial and rotational movement to the stay cable and situated in a zone between the upper end of the tube and the end portion of the stay, and comprising at least two abutment surfaces which extend radially and which cooperate with the connecting piece, when the swivel is at the level of the upper end of the tube.