CAM CLEAT

摘要

The instant invention is a cam cleat assembly that includes a base member, two removably mounted spindle pins and two rotationally mounted cam members having teeth for gripping rope, sails, twine cord or the like. The base plate includes a smooth transitioning ramp surface that allows for increased angular interaction with a rope or line member. The base plate also includes a pair of pockets sized to cooperate with the removable spindles for alignment and a more secure placement under heavy loads to minimize deflection of the spindles and thus the cam members. Removable and replaceable spindle pins are provided to allow easy replacement for extended life of the device. Seals are provided around the fasteners to allow quick and accurate reassembly while maintaining a watertight assembly to prevent the ingress of salt and/or water into the assembly from the mounting surface.

主权项

1. A cam cleat comprising:
a base plate, said base plate including a top surface and a bottom surface; a pair of spindle members 14, said spindle members being removably secured to said top surface of said base plate in a spaced apart arrangement, said spindle members 14 including a top end 24 and a bottom end 28, said top end 24 being cylindrical in shape for cooperation with a bearing member 30; a pair of cam members 40, each said cam member including an outer cam surface 53 having a non-symmetrical lobe 54 innerbore 52 sized for cooperation with said bearing member 30, said bearing member including a bore sized for rotation about said spindle members; a pair of top nuts 36, said top nuts 36 secured to a top portion of each said spindle member 14 to prevent said cam member 40 from moving vertically along said spindle member 14.