Improvements in Anchors.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th May, 1891-Accepted, 5th Sept.. 1891
Improvements in Anchors.
I, FREDERICK ELTON, Lieutenant R.N. of H.M.S. Pembroke, Chatham in
the County of Kent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to anchors.
The object of my said invention is to provide an improved anchor of the kind or
class wherein the stock can be moved or adjusted into such a position relatively to
the arms as to admit of the said anchor being more conveniently and easily stowed
when it is in-board or not in use.
In carrying my said invention into practice I form the upper extremity of the
shank of the anchor round and of a slightly smaller diameter than the rest of the
said shank. The stock is provided with a central enlargement having a hole
adapted to fit easily over the said reduced round portion of the shank so that the
said stock will be capable of moving or rotating freely thereon. For retaining
the said stock in a position at right angles, or approximately at right angles, to the
arms when the anchor is to be cast or dropped, I provide in the said hole in the
stock a key-way and a corresponding key-way in the said shank so that the said
stock can be locked or secured firmly in position by means of a suitable key. I
provide morcover in the said shank a key-way or hole through which a key or cotter
may be driven so as to wedge the stock firmly against the shoulder formed by the
larger portion of the shank. Split pins or other suitable means may be provided
for retaining the said keys in position.
The extremity of the shank which projects through the stock is provided with a
ring of any well known construction.
When it is desired to stow the anchor the said keys are drifted out or removed,
and the stock can then be turned or moved upon the shank, so as to be in line with
the arms of the said anchor thus permitting the latter to lie flat upon the deck.
By removing the herein before mentioned ring the said stock can be easily and
expeditiously taken off the shank, or replaced in position thereon.
I sometimes form in the hole in the stock two key-ways opposite, or approximately
opposite to each other, and either of which can be brought into a proper position
relatively to the key-way in the shank to permit the insertion and driving home of
the key.
I prefer to provide suitable holes, eyes or rings at the extremities of the stock
for the purpose of enabling tackle to be secured thereto, in order to turn or move
the said stock upon the shank. The said holes, eyes or rings moreover may be
utilized for facilitating the securing in position of the anchor when stowed.
Although I have hereinbefore described a convenient and advantageous method
of carrying my said invention into practice it is obvious that I can somewhat modify
the construction of my improved anchor without however in any way departing from
the nature of my said invention. For instance 1 may employ any other suitable
means for locking or securing the stock of the anchor in a position at right angles
or approximately at right angles to the arms thereof instead of the hereinbefore
mentioned keys and key-ways. I sometimes form a cranked portion or bend in the
centre of the stock adapted to fit into, and work freely in a suitable transverse hole
provided in the shank of the anchor, thus permitting the said stock to be folded
down so as to be in line with the shank when the said anchor is out of use.
A pin,
key or other suitable means is provided for locking or retaining the said stock in a

page_text: position at right angles or approximately at right angles to the arms when the
anchor is in use.
Dated this 5th day of September 1890.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Anchors.
1, FREDERICK ELTON of Her Majesty's Ship Pembroke, Chatham, in the
County of Kent, Lieutenant R.N. 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:
My invention relates to anchor of the kind or class wherein the stock is made
movable or adjustable relatively to the arms or flukes to facilitate the stowing of
the anchor when in-board or not in use; and my said invention comprises the
improvements hereinafter set forth.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a side elevation of one form of my improved anchor with the stock
fixed ready for use.
Figure 2 is a similar view showing the said anchor with the stock moved or
asljust d - as to facilitate the stowing of the anchor in-board.
Figures and 4 are similar views to Figures 1 and 2 illustrating another form or
modification hereinafter de eribel.
Like letters indicate corresponding parts in these two figures.
AA are the flukes of the anchor. B is the shank thereof, is the stock.
The upper portion of the shank B is circular in transverse section, and the
stock is made with a central enlargement (having a hole in which the reduced
portion B is fitted so that the stock C can be turned freely upon the said shank.
To retain the stock (in the position shown in Figure 1 that is to say at right
angles or approximately at right angles to the arms or flakes A when the anchor
is to be cast or dropped, I provide a key D which is driven into a key-way in the
said enlargement of the stock and into a corresponding key-way in the portion B
of the shank. This key is preferably attached by a chain to the shank of the
anelor to prevent its being lost or mislaid. E is a pin or enttar which is driven
through a hole in the portion B1 of the shank so as to retain the stock (thereon.
Suitable means may be provided for retaining the said key in position.
The extremity of the shank which projects through the stock is provided with a
ring or eye of any well-known construction to receive a shackle for connecting the
anchor to its cable.
When it is desired to stow the anchor, the said key is driven out or removed, and
the stock can then he turned upon the shank so as to bring it in line with or in
the same plane as the arms or flukes of the anchor, (as shown in Figure 2) thus
permitting the anchor to lie flat upon the deck or other surface.
By removing the aforesaid ring or eye, the stock can be easily and expeditiously
taken off the shank and replaced in position thereon.
1 sometimes form in the hole in the stock two key-ways opposite or approximately
opposite to each other, and either of which can be brought into a proper position
relatively to the key-way in the shank to permit the insertion and driving homo
of the key.
I prefer to provide suitable holes, eyes or rings at the extremities of the stock ('
for the purpose of enabling tackle to be secured thereto in order to turn or move
the said stock upon the shank or for completely removing it therefrom after the
removal of the ring or eye. The said holes, eyes or rings, moreover, may bo
utilized in lashing or securing the anchor in position when stowed.

page_text: It is obvious that I can employ any other suitable means for locking or securing
the stock at right angles or approximately at right angles to the arms or flukes of
the anchor, instead of the herein before mentioned keys and key-ways.
Figures 3 and 4 show another modification of my said invention, wherein I make
the stock C with a cranked or bent portion C* in the centre thereof adapted to fit
into and work freely in a suitable transverse hole provided in the shank B of the
anchor so that the said stock may be folded down to bring it in line with the said
shank when the anchor is not in use as shown in Figure 4. A pin or key D' or other
suitable device is provided for locking or retaining the said stock in position at
right angles or approximately at right angles to the arms or flukes (as shown in
Figure 3) when the anchor is in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I wish it understood that
I claim :-
:-
First. The improved anchor constructed with a stock adapted to turn about the
shank and to be keyed thereto, substantially as described with reference to the
accompanying drawing and for the purpose specified.
Second. The modification of my invention wherein I form the stock with a
central cranked or bent portion which is movable in a transverse hole in the shank
of the anchor substantially as described.
Dated this sen ally I MIRY TOVI.
FREDK. ELTON.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.