Device for guiding a rope

Abstract

The guiding device (2) according to the invention comprises an essentially U-shaped guiding groove for guiding a first rope (6), two guiding lumens (7) for guiding a closed loop of a second rope (8) for securing the guiding device on a fixed attachment point (9) or on a mobile part to be handled, the two guiding lumens (7) extending on both sides of the plane defined by the guiding groove (5), and a fixation tab (11) of the closed loop of the second rope (8) on the guiding device. The guiding device (2) also comprises first and second passage openings (15) each respectively emerging in one of the guiding lumens (7), each of the first and second passage openings (15) being arranged to allow the insertion of the second rope (8) into the corresponding guiding lumen.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a device for guiding a rope.BRIEF DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART[0002]It is known, in particular on sailboats, to use pulleys to deviate a rope from its initial trajectory, or hoists, for example to lift loads or bring in sails using a rope. These different elements make up rope guiding devices.[0003]The manufacturing operations for traditional hoists and pulleys are complex, since they use several cascading technologies. For example, for aluminum pulleys, the manufacturer in particular includes steps for cutting out, machining or molding, and surface treatment.[0004]Furthermore, these hoists and pulleys require the workshop assembly of a large number of pieces, which greatly increases their manufacturing costs.[0005]Furthermore, the presence of moving parts in these different elements has a direct impact on their reliability.[0006]The fastening of the pulleys and hoists of the prior art on the parts to be maneuvered such as sails, sp...

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Benefits of technology

The technical problem of this patent text is to provide a simple and low-cost device for guiding rope that is reliable, light, and easy to install, whether it is fixed or mobile.

Problems solved by technology

The manufacturing operations for traditional hoists and pulleys are complex, since they use several cascading technologies.

Furthermore, these hoists and pulleys require the workshop assembly of a large number of pieces, which greatly increases their manufacturing costs.

Furthermore, the presence of moving parts in these different elements has a direct impact on their reliability.

The fastening of the pulleys and hoists of the prior art on the parts to be maneuvered such as sails, spars, rigging, or any other moving parts, or on a fixed attachment point, requires tools or splices, which makes them more complicated to attach.

Furthermore, the fixation of the pulleys and hoists of the prior art does not always allow the latter to be oriented precisely in the desired direction, and also causes irreversible degradation on the elements to which they are fastened.

The pulleys and hoists of the prior art, due to their structure, are also bulky and heavy.

This thus results in a long and awkward assembly of the guiding device.

The fixation of such a guiding device also does not always make it possible to guarantee a satisfactory orientation of the latter in relation to the direction of circulation of the first rope.

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