A release mechanism for separating sections of mooring lines has a main body with two separable first and second halves or sections. A hydraulic assembly within the main body is controlled by an acoustic system, and moves a rod and button so as to move locking shoes within the main body. The locking shoes hold the first and second sections locked together, or alternatively release them to disconnect the mooring line. In addition to the acoustically controlled hydraulic assembly, the release mechanism has a mechanical disconnect, which is operated by pulling the release mechanism into a chain fairlead or the like, or by pulling an encircling member such as a trigger sleeve into the release mechanism. The release mechanism may include instrumentation to transmit various operating conditions of the release mechanism when in use.

A locking assembly is provided including a frame. The frame includes a slot and a recess positioned at a top portion of the frame. The assembly further includes a handle rotatably coupled to an end of the frame that is opposite the slot. The handle is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The slot is configured to receive an attachment means. When the attachment means is in the slot and the handle is in the closed position, the handle is positioned in the slot on top of the attachment means such that the attachment means is prevented from moving with respect to the frame. A latch may be mounted to the handle. The latch is slidable between a locked position where a pin extending from the latch engages the recess of the frame and an unlocked position where the pin is positioned outside the recess.

The present invention relates to a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology, in particular a shackle, for outdoor or offshore applications. Thus, a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology is provided and comprises a main body having an opening and at least one closable passage that further comprises a closing element by means of which the passage is closed at a closing position. A closure through which the closing element is held at the closing position is provided such that it is rotatable relative to the main body and secured against opening of the passage, and a closure lock is provided, which is automatically activated at the closing position and through which the closure is blocked at the closing position, said closure lock comprising a grip element used for releasing the closure lock and configured for operation by hand without the use of a tool.

A hose connector is disclosed that provides a magnetized connection of hoses, tubes, cables, ducts, pipes, chains, straps, wires, twine, cord and/or rope creating a continuation in length for versatile and extended flow for, but not limited to, watering needs eliminating conventional connector threads currently requiring multiple turns to release or attach or existing pronged coupling requiring a degree of hand agility and strength. Thereby the disclosed matter provides the means for a fast, single motion attachment or twisting detachment of, but not limited to hose, tube, cable, duct, pipe, chain, strap, wire, twine, cord and/or rope ends without requiring the hand strength or precision that some conventional hose, tube, cable, duct, twine, cord, and/or rope connectors may require. There may be any combination of connecting the ends of hoses, tubes, cables, ducts, pipes, chains, straps, wires, twines, cords, and/or ropes. In some scenarios, flow is not required.

A hose connector is disclosed that provides a magnetized connection of hoses, tubes, cables, ducts, pipes, chains, straps, wires, twine, cord and/or rope creating a continuation in length for versatile and extended flow for, but not limited to, watering needs eliminating conventional connector threads currently requiring multiple turns to release or attach or existing pronged coupling requiring a degree of hand agility and strength. Thereby the disclosed matter provides the means for a fast, single motion attachment or twisting detachment of, but not limited to hose, tube, cable, duct, pipe, chain, strap, wire, twine, cord and/or rope ends without requiring the hand strength or precision that some conventional hose, tube, cable, duct, twine, cord, and/or rope connectors may require. There may be any combination of connecting the ends of hoses, tubes, cables, ducts, pipes, chains, straps, wires, twines, cords, and/or ropes. In some scenarios, flow is not required.

The Invention relates to a coupling piece element for a Kenter shackle for anchor chains, which shackle comprises two half elements which can be coupled to one another and between which the coupling piece element can be inserted. The coupling piece element has a base body with at least one transverse borehole. Furthermore two securing bolts are provided, which are mounted in at least one transverse borehole in the base body and can be slidably moved outwards by means of at least one spreader element. The laterally protruding ends of the securing bolts are spherical or conical in shape. The base body has protrusions and/or recesses on its side surfaces facing the half elements for positive guidance on the half elements.

The Invention relates to a coupling piece element for a Kenter shackle for anchor chains, which shackle comprises two half elements which can be coupled to one another and between which the coupling piece element can be inserted. The coupling piece element has a base body with at least one transverse borehole. Furthermore two securing bolts are provided, which are mounted in at least one transverse borehole in the base body and can be slidably moved outwards by means of at least one spreader element. The laterally protruding ends of the securing bolts are spherical or conical in shape. The base body has protrusions and/or recesses on its side surfaces facing the half elements for positive guidance on the half elements.

A fastening system is provided herein. The fastening system employs at least one linking member and a retaining member configured to be fastened to one another. The fastening system permits guided fastening and unfastening of the linking and retaining members. Embodiments also include a quick-release mechanism that permits rapid coupling and uncoupling of the linking member and retaining member. Certain embodiments employ multiple, interconnected linking members that can be configured to be packed flat into a single linear plane. Embodiments are equipped with an attachment mechanism that enables an article's existing fastener to benefit from the fastening system disclosed herein.

A fastening system is provided herein. The fastening system employs at least one linking member and a retaining member configured to be fastened to one another. The fastening system permits guided fastening and unfastening of the linking and retaining members. Embodiments also include a quick-release mechanism that permits rapid coupling and uncoupling of the linking member and retaining member. Certain embodiments employ multiple, interconnected linking members that can be configured to be packed flat into a single linear plane. Embodiments are equipped with an attachment mechanism that enables an article's existing fastener to benefit from the fastening system disclosed herein.

Configurable safety device comprising a main branch which, in turn, comprises a cable delimited by a flashing and a steering lock, with a series of rings and anchorage clamps of complementary geometries arranged on the cable in such a way that, in the locked position, all these elements are closely joined and the anchorage clamps are blocked without the possibility of opening, while in the unlocked position, spaces are generated between the elements, anchorage clamps and rings, allowing the opening of these anchorage clamps. The passage from the closed to the unlocked position is obtained by increasing the available cable extension, and the passage from the unlocked to the locked position by decreasing it. For this purpose, the steering lock has the means to increase or decrease this extension of available cable as well as a latch to fix it.