Remotely Operable Latch for Pulley-Type Endless Halyard

The latch mechanism is divided into two separate components: a dock half fixed at the outrigger spar tip and a traveller half that moves with the fishing-line release clip. This segmentation allows the latch to be operated remotely from the boat while maintaining secure connection at the spar tip, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity.

The endless halyard acts as an intermediary element connecting the traveller half to the dock half. By pulling the halyard, the operator can remotely control the latching and unlatching actions without directly manipulating the latch mechanism at the distant spar tip, thereby improving ease of operation while keeping the latch mechanism itself simple.

The latch mechanism provides preliminary anti-action against halyard creep by creating a mechanical interlock between the traveller half and dock half. When latched, the stylus in the heart-shaped groove prevents the traveller from moving outward, counteracting the creep force before it can cause the clip to detach or move away from the spar tip.

The patent replaces a simple mechanical attachment with a stylus-and-groove locking mechanism. The stylus engages with the heart-shaped groove to create a positive mechanical stop that prevents outward movement, effectively substituting a passive mechanical connection with an active locking system that resists halyard creep.

The endless halyard serves as a flexible intermediary that transmits force from the boat to the traveller half at the distant outrigger spar tip. This allows the operator to manage the halyard from the boat while the traveller half performs the latching function at the remote spar tip, maintaining ease of operation despite the extended distance.

By segmenting the latch system into fixed dock half and movable traveller half, the patent enables independent operation at the remote spar tip while maintaining control from the boat. The segmentation allows the halyard to be managed from the boat while the latching action occurs automatically at the distant location, preserving ease of operation.