Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd June, 1887
Complete Left, 26th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 27th Dec., 1887
I, JAMES INKERMAN Cox of Saltney in the County of Chester Forgeman, and I,
THOMAS Cox of Saltney in the County of Chester Chain Maker, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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Our invention applies to anchors in which the arms or fluke piece is inserted
through the shank head, the arms being secured in shank by two plain plates, which
are bolted together the bolts limiting the angular movement of arms by stopping
on inner side of shank head, at the same time taking the strain when anchor is in
actual work.
Sometimes instead of applying plain plates, we make two plates with the back joint
entirely closed when bolted together, and angular movement of arms being limited
by stopping against a solid part of each plate relatively on each side of shank. The
plates serving as toggles or tripping pieces and are so arranged that whichever way
the anchor is inclined to drop, the tripping pieces are first to take the ground,
bringing the points of arms in quick action both points taking the ground at the
same time.
Unlike other anchors of this class, we make length of arms from crown to points,
half the total length of shank, and by so doing ensure upon anchors constructed
according to our invention; having a much deeper grip, assisted by the holding
powers of tripping pieces; being more secure and less liable to drag.
All parts being plain and weldless can be easily forged in iron or steel, as a
stockless anchor can be drawn up the hawse pipe thereby doing away with all fishing,
when desirable can be fitted with ordinary round, or a flat stock.
Signed this 21st day of June 1887.

page_text: 1, JAMES INKERMAN Cox of Saltney in the County of Chester Forgeman, and I,
THOMAS Cox of Saltney in the County of Chester Chain Maker, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our invention applies to anchors in which the arms or fluke piece is formed in one
part, and is inserted through the shank head. The arms being secured in shank by
two plain plates which are bolted together, the bolts and plates limiting the angular
movement of arms, the bolts by stopping on inner side of shank head on the edge
side, and plates at the same time stopping against an ear or lug piece on each flat of
shank. Thereby giving greater security by having a double stop; at the same time
taking the strain when anchor is in actual work.
Sometimes instead of applying plain plates, we make two plates with the back joint
entirely closed when bolted together, and angular movement of arms being limited
by stopping against a solid part of each plate relatively on each side of shank both,
edge and flat; the portion of plates stopping on the edge extending a little farther down
the shank than the bolts herein before described and the stop on the flat of shank
being precisely as herein before stated against an ear or lug piece on each flat of
shank. The plates serving as toggles or tripping pieces are so formed that whichever
way the anchor is inclined to drop the tripping pieces are first to take the ground
bringing the points of arms into quick action both points taking the ground at the
same time.
Unlike other anchors of this class we make length of arms from crown to points
half the total length of shank and considerable greater width and by so doing ensure
upon anchors constructed according to our invention having a much deeper and
steadier grip assisted by the holding powers of tripping pieces the latter gripping at
any angle being more secure and less liable to drag.
All parts being plain and weldless can be easily forged in iron or steel as a
stockless anchor can be drawn up the hawse pipe thereby doing away with all fishing
when desirable can be fitted with ordinary round or a flat stock also with fish
shackles where required. We will now proceed to describe the annexed drawings by
which our invention will be most clearly understood.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a side view and Figure 2 is a plan of a stockless anchor constructed
according to our invention. The same can be drawn up to the hawse pipe when
required the former in a gripping position at an angle of 45°. A is the shank through
the head of which is inserted the arms B. C. and secured in same by two plain
plates D as shown in Figure 2, the said plates to be a good fit upon arms section
of B is B 1 where plates fit close up to shoulder of journal on arms at B 2, the length

page_text: of journal to be a little longer than the depth or thickness of shank head so to secure
plates at the required distance apart, to allow shank head to move freely between
them on journal of arms, the plates are recessed on the inside to receive the middle
of bolts E, the ends of the bolts are reduced to form a shoulder; the said shoulder
fitting into bottom of recess in plates and, rigidly secured in same by a nut screwed
home on each end of bolts as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
The bolts also as shown in Figure 1 and, more clearly by a single bolt on, shank
broken off in Figure 3, limiting the angular movement of arms by stopping on inner
side of shank head. And edge of plates suitably formed stopping relatively on each
flat of shank against an ear or lug piece as shown in Figures 1 and 2; thereby
giving greater security and strength by a combined stop limiting angular movement
We may or may not hollow or groove out flat of shank head in any
suitable way as, shown by two dotted circular lines G, in Figure 1 and more clearly
by the clear space G, shown between inner and outer portion of shank head in
Figure 3 and, depth of the said hollow or groove as shown by dotted curved lines
in Figure 4 this being done to reduce the bearing surface on shank head.
of arms.
Figure 5 is a front elevation of plates and bolts in position on arms as shown in
Figure 2, the arms being broken off for convenience of drawing.
Figure 6 is an inside and, Figure 7 an outside view of plates as shown in Figures 1,
2 and 5.
Figure 8 is a front elevation Figure 9 is an inside and, Figure 10 an outside view
of plates with the back joint entirely closed when bolted together by two plain bolts,
each plate being recessed equally to take half the thickness of shank head and, large
enough to allow shank head to move freely on journal of arms and, each plate taking
a relative strain by stopping on inner side of shank head against parts so formed on
them extending a little further down the shank than, bolts as indicated by dotted lines
of shank at 1 in Figure 1. And edge of plates suitably formed stopping relatively
on each flat of shank against an ear or lug piece as herein before described and,
illustrated in like manner to plain plates in Figures 1 and 2.
When angular movement is required to be regulated by bolts, or by solid portion
of plates alone stopping on innerside of shank head, the shank can be forged plain
without ear or lug pieces.
Figures 11 is a plan 13 is a side view of flat stock F, on shank and, 12 is a front
view of stock end broken off; the section of the end of shank here shown is from
extreme end to position of stock against shoulder on edges of shank as shown by
dotted lines through stock, and hole in stock suitably fitted to the same and secured
by a cotter.
Figures 14 is a plan and, 15 a side view of a shank the former with a plain round
stock inserted through the square of same, the thickness of square being increased so
to have a firmer hold of stock F, the latter having a good surface of collar and to be
secured by a cotter.
The middle portion of shank in Figures 11, 13, 14, and 15 are plain as shown
wliere broken off for convenience of drawing.
A1 is section of shank blade as shown in Figures 1 and 2, (1 is section of arms
at C. breech of palms, and section of points being as shown near the same where
rounded off portion commences.
We desire it to be clearly understood that, we do not confine ourselves to the
combined stop for regulating angular movement of arms; as anchors constructed
according to our invention, can be made with the single stop as herein before
described; and can be fitted with fish shackles in any suitable manner and increase
strength of parts where found necessary; not, departing from the principle of our
said invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and, in what manner the same is to be performed; we declare that what we
claim is.
First A stockless anchor wherein angular movement is limited by bolts alone.

page_text: stopping on inner side of shank head, the said bolts being inserted through plates
and, middle fitting into recess in same, the plates serving as tripping pieces and,
inclined to grip at any angle as herein before described and illustrated in Figures 1,
2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.
Second A stockless anchor wherein angular movement is limited by a combined
stop as herein before described and illustrated by combined parts in Figures 1, 2, 3,
5, 6. and 7.
Third A stockless anchor wherein angular movement is limited by a solid portion
of plates alone, stopping on inner side of shank head, the back joint of plates being
entirely closed when bolted together as herein before described and illustrated in
Figures 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10.
Fourth-A stockless anchor wherein angular movement is limited by a combined
stop as herein before described and illustrated by combined parts in Figures 1, 2, 8,
9 and 10.
Fifth A stockless anchor wherein angular movement is limited by the edge of
plates alone, stopping against an ear or lug piece on each flat of shank as herein
before described and illustrated in Figures 1 and 2.
Sixth-An anchor with a flat or, round stock and, combination of parts as herein
before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated th: 05th 1.1
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