DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SECURING IN THE HOIST POSITION OF THE HEAD OF A SAIL OF A SAILING VESSEL ON THE MAST OF SAID VESSEL

摘要

This device comprises a body 2 whose end is provided with fastening means 12 of the sail and the other end of which is traversed by a rod 17 on which is fixed the halyard of the operation of the sail. In the body 2 is articulated a hook 25, one branch 26 projects towards the outside. A piston 16 integral with the rod 17 is pushed by a spring 18 against the hook. When the piston is in abutment against the hook 25, that - latter is locked, whereas in the opposite case, the hook 25 can pivot freely. / p & & p & application to the equipment.