In-line snubber for use with braided cordage
OwnerJohn L. Browninventor
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a snubbing device for use with traditional braided cordage. Traditional braided cordage exhibits a certain elasticity when tensioned by having the longitudinal axis of the braided cordage pulled in such a manner that the braid and resulting diameter constricts itself. In a double braided environment, an outer braid would constrict upon an inner braid, which would in turn constrict upon itself. A resilient elastic insert is provided within the inner core thereof, thereby causing the inner braid to constrict thereon.
Claims3
An in-line snubber for use as a tow or mooring line comprising a length of cordage having end portions and a central core of elastomeric material extending along a minor portion of the length of said cordage between said end portions and at least one outer sleeve of braided material, said outer braided sleeve being expanded radially outward in the area of said central core from a relaxed condition to define a central bore for accommodating said central core and for gripping engagement with the outer surface of said central core whereby elongation of said cordage is yieldingly opposed with generally increasing resistance by the attendant constriction of said sleeve on said core and the elasticity of said core.
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