US748714A - Marlinespike - Google Patents

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f5" No. 748514.'

PATENTBD JAN. 5, 1904.

vH. FESBNFELD. v

MARLINE'SPIKR ABPLIUATION FILED APB. 2,.19o3.

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HERMAN FESENFELD, F HOQUIAM, WASHINGTON.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 748,714, dated January 5, 1904.

Application filed April 2, 1903 is a specification.

This invention relates to marlinespikes,and has for its object to provide a marlinespike which may be used to splice ropes, wire cables, and the like when but small space is available to work in and which will materially facilitate the operation of splicing under any circumstances.

With the above-stated object in View and others, which will appear as the invention is more fully understood, the same consists, generally speaking, in a marlinespike provided With a removable thimble open at both ends, which is inserted between the strands of a rope or cable when the marlinespike is introduced and which may be left in position between the strands of said rope or cable` after the spike has been withdrawn, thus forming a channel of suicent size to permit the ready insertion of the strands of the rope or cable to be spliced into that between the strands of which the thimble is positioned and enabling the user'of the implement to draw the strands tightly into position without great effort.

In describing the invention reference is had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this speciiication, in which corresponding parts are designated by the same characters of reference throughout the various views, it being understood that the elements therein shown may be varied as to form, proportions, and exact mode of assemblage without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawings, Figure l shows aside elevation of a marlinespike constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is also a side elevation showing the marlinespike as seen from the opposite side to that .on which Fig. l is taken. Fig?. 3 is a cross-section on the line 3 3 in Fig. l. Fig. 4 is a view in perspective of the thimbledetacled. Fig. 5 is a View in perspective -of the spike with the thimble removed.

Serial lio. 150,805. (No model.)

Referring to the drawings by reference characters,v l designates a spike comprising a handle 2 anda tapered portion 3, having one surface dat and the other of conical curvature and provided with a seat for a thimble 5, formed by cutting away part of the curved surface of the tapered portion of the spike with the formation of the shoulders 4 LP. The shoulder 4 is vdisposed at right angles to the axis of the spike at the butt thereof, as shown, and'serves as a stop for the thimble 5 when slipped into position upon the spike. The shoulder 4' is disposed obliquely to the surface ot' the spike to facilitate rotation of the thimble in one direction on the spike and aid in preventing rotation inthe opposite direction. sThe shoulder 4 may be of any convenient size; but shoulder 4a must be of such size that When the thimble 5 is in position on the spike the surface of the thimble will be continuous with that of the tapered portion of the spike protruding beyond the thimble, as shown, thus presenting a smooth surface for introduction between the strands of a rope or cable.

Mounted in a recess 6 in the spike, which extends from the butt of the tapered portion to the handle 2, is mounted a latch comprising a pivoted member 7, the pivot 8 upon which it is mounted, and a spring 9seated in the recess 6 under the free end of the latch. At the rear or pivotal end the latch is provided with the prolongation 10, which is adapted to contact with the surface of the spike just beyond the end of the recess 6 to limit the outward movement of the free end of the latch under the action of the spring 9. The free end of the latch is formed with the shoulder l1, which registers with the shoulder '4, provided on the spike, when the latch is pressed 'into the recess against the action of the spring 9. In the larger end ofthe thimble 5 is provided a recess 12adapted for engagement with the latch 7 to hold the thimble in position on' the spike. To aid in holding the thimble in position on the spike, effectively prevent rotation thereon except in one direction, and prevent the detachment of the smaller end from the spike except when it is desired to withdraw the spike, the thimble is provided alongits longer margin with a iiange 13, which contacts with the fiat surface of the tapered end of the spike.

In using my improved marlinespike for splicing ropes or the like the thimble should be seated in position on the spike, as indicated in Figs. 1 and 2, and the spike with the thimble attached is forced through a rope or cable between the strands until they are sufficiently separated for the introduction of the strands of the rope or cable to be spliced thereto. The insertion of the spike is preferably made with the fiat surface thereof turned toward the axis of the rope or cable, and when the insertion is accomplished the marlinespike should be given a half-turn, further separating the strands of the rope or cable, and then by depressing the latch 7 and turning the spike back to its original position it will be detached from the thimble held by the strands of the rope and may be drawn out, leaving the thimble between the strands of the rope or'cable, Where it forms a channel large enough to permit the ready insertion of a strand of the rope to be spliced on. When the strand to be inserted has been introduced and drawn home, the thimble may be removed, put in position upon the spike again, and the operation completed as many times as may be necessary to complete the splicing.

The spike may be made from drawn or cast steel, and the most convenient size for general use will be eighteen inches in length and with the other dimensions in the proportions indicated in the drawings. The thimble or sleeve is preferably made from pressed sheetsteel; but other materials may be used for either portion of the implement, and it is obvious that the size may be varied to suit different requirements.

Having thus described the construction and use of my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In an implement of the class described, the combination of a spike and removable thimble open at both ends.

2. The combination in an implement of the class described of a spike having a tapered portion and a thimble open at both ends seated onsaid tapered portion and removable therefrom when desired.

3. -The combination in an implement of the class described of a spike having a removablev thimble on the outside thereof and a spring-catch provided 0n said spike to hold said thimble in association therewith.

4. The combination in an implement of the class described of a spike, a thimble open at both ends removably mounted on said spike, and means for preventing the rotation of said thimble in one direction while permitting rotation in the opposite direction.

5. The combination in an implement of the class described of a spike having its surface cut away to form a suitable seat and a thimble open at both ends adapted to fit the seat provided therefor on said spike.

6. The combination in an implement of the class described of a spike having a tapered portion terminating in a point, a seat formed on said tapered portion, and a thimble fitted into said seat and removable therefrom and having the outer surface thereof in alinement with the outer surface of the point of the spike which protrudes beyond the end of said thimble.

7. The combination in an implement of the class described of a spike dat on one side and having a seat for a thimble, a thimble adapted to t into said seat and having a liange adapted to contact with the fiat side of said spike to prevent the rotation of said thimble on said spike in one direction.

8. The combination in an implement of the class described of a spike having a tapered portion with a part of its surface cut away to form a seat for a thimble, said seat terminating at one end ina shoulder at right angles to the axis of the spike and at the other end terminating in a shoulder disposed obliquely to the axis of said spike.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed mysignature in the presence of tWo witnesses.

HERMAN FESENFELD.

Witnesses:

A. S. HODGDON, HENRY CRosswnLL.

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