Patent ID: 6019057
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
In a device on board a vessel having a vessel deck, for stopping and retaining either a link in a chain or a clamp on a wire, wherein the chain or wire is intended to extend between the vessel and an anchor, said device comprising:a grip and stop fork, said fork having a pair of teeth with an opening therebetween, said opening having a bottom, and wherein said fork may be brought up through said vessel deck to engage with said link or said clamp, and wherein said opening between may optionally be closed off with a locking bolt; the improvement comprising;said fork having a first effective locking height above said vessel deck defined by said bottom of said opening and intended for retaining a chain or wire lying within a first size range; andsaid fork having a second effective locking height above said vessel deck intended for retaining a chain or wire lying within a second size range which is smaller than said first size range;said second locking height being greater than said first locking height, relative to said vessel deck; andwherein said fork includes a bottom and at least one guide member for mounting and securing a U-shaped insert in said opening between the fork teeth, said insert having a bottom defining said second locking height.