A rigid locking binder for mechanically securing large, heavy loads and tie-down chains used for securing loads. The variable length binder comprises a rigid, threaded rod coaxially coupled within an elongated sleeve, such that relative axial displacements of the rod relative to the sleeve or vice-versa results in lengthwise expansion or contraction. The binder has chain hooks at opposite ends, that are pivotally associated with remote ends of the rod and sleeve for coupling to loads or anchor points. An assembly for selectively locking the sleeve and rod together establishing a selected binder length comprises a rigid lever pivotally mounted to the sleeve that controls a thread locking mechanism. The lever is pivoted between parallel pin plates secured to the sleeve. The thread locking mechanism comprises a threaded half nut that selectively engages or disengages rod thread portions that are exposed through an access window defined in the sleeve.

The invention relates to a connector, such as a subsea connector (100), for connecting a line or lines such as mooring lines (140), to a subsea structure (145), such as a submerged turret loading or a submerged turret production buoy. The invention also relates to associated apparatus, structures and methods. The subsea connector (100) comprises a first portion (105) and a second portion (110) and means (115) for connecting the first (105) and second portions (110). The means (115) for connecting comprise at least part of a through-passage (120) in the second portion (110). The first portion may comprise means (125) for connection to one or more lines (140), such as mooring lines, allowing rotational movement around or about a transverse axis of the first portion (105) with respect to the line (140). The second portion (110) may comprise means (130) for connection to a subsea structure (145) allowing rotational movement around or about a transverse axis of the second portion (110) with respect to the subsea structure (145). In some examples, the transverse axis of the first portion (105) may be substantially perpendicular to the transverse axis of the second portion (110).

The invention relates to a connector, such as a subsea connector (100), for connecting a line or lines such as mooring lines (140), to a subsea structure (145), such as a submerged turret loading or a submerged turret production buoy. The invention also relates to associated apparatus, structures and methods. The subsea connector (100) comprises a first portion (105) and a second portion (110) and means (115) for connecting the first (105) and second portions (110). The means (115) for connecting comprise at least part of a through-passage (120) in the second portion (110). The first portion may comprise means (125) for connection to one or more lines (140), such as mooring lines, allowing rotational movement around or about a transverse axis of the first portion (105) with respect to the line (140). The second portion (110) may comprise means (130) for connection to a subsea structure (145) allowing rotational movement around or about a transverse axis of the second portion (110) with respect to the subsea structure (145). In some examples, the transverse axis of the first portion (105) may be substantially perpendicular to the transverse axis of the second portion (110).

A non-frangible load release assembly having a pre-set tension for release is presented. The load release assembly comprises a snap shackle having a quick release and a link, a spring having a spring rate, and an actuating line with a length selected based on the spring rate to provide the pre-set tension for the load release assembly. The spring is attached to the link of the snap shackle. The actuating line is connected to the quick release of the snap shackle.

A non-frangible load release assembly having a pre-set tension for release is presented. The load release assembly comprises a snap shackle having a quick release and a link, a spring having a spring rate, and an actuating line with a length selected based on the spring rate to provide the pre-set tension for the load release assembly. The spring is attached to the link of the snap shackle. The actuating line is connected to the quick release of the snap shackle.

Slinging device with adjustment mechanism which has a separate cam carrier The invention relates to a slinging device (1) with a base part (2) and with a hoop part (6) which is attached to the base part (2) so as to be pivotable relative to the base part (2) about a pivot axis (4) which hoop part serves for the slinging of a slinging, load-securing, tensioning or lifting means (28). The slinging device (1) is equipped with an adjustment mechanism (40) which has at least one hoop deflection cam (46, 46a, 46b) and at least one brake probe (42) which, with the pivoting movement (8) of the hoop part (6) relative to the base part (2), passes across the hoop deflection cam at least in certain sections at at least one deflection position (47, 47a, 47b). The adjustment mechanism generates a deflection force (50) which increases with decreasing distance from the at least one deflection position and which is directed counter to the pivoting movement (8). The deflection force makes it more difficult to move the hoop part (6) into the deflection position. In order to be able to easily and inexpensively adapt the slinging device (1) to different usage requirements, it is provided according to the invention that the hoop deflection cam (46, 46a, 46b) is arranged on a separate cam carrier (44) which is attached to the base part (2) or hoop part (6).

Slinging device with adjustment mechanism which has a separate cam carrier The invention relates to a slinging device (1) with a base part (2) and with a hoop part (6) which is attached to the base part (2) so as to be pivotable relative to the base part (2) about a pivot axis (4) which hoop part serves for the slinging of a slinging, load-securing, tensioning or lifting means (28). The slinging device (1) is equipped with an adjustment mechanism (40) which has at least one hoop deflection cam (46, 46a, 46b) and at least one brake probe (42) which, with the pivoting movement (8) of the hoop part (6) relative to the base part (2), passes across the hoop deflection cam at least in certain sections at at least one deflection position (47, 47a, 47b). The adjustment mechanism generates a deflection force (50) which increases with decreasing distance from the at least one deflection position and which is directed counter to the pivoting movement (8). The deflection force makes it more difficult to move the hoop part (6) into the deflection position. In order to be able to easily and inexpensively adapt the slinging device (1) to different usage requirements, it is provided according to the invention that the hoop deflection cam (46, 46a, 46b) is arranged on a separate cam carrier (44) which is attached to the base part (2) or hoop part (6).

A lifting system may comprise a rod comprising a threaded portion and a lifting bracket assembly configured to be moved up and down the threaded portion. The lifting bracket assembly may comprise a bushing component, a lifting bracket comprising a receiving portion that includes a receiving hole, and a threaded component configured to be inserted over the bushing component. The receiving portion may be configured to be inserted over the bushing component via the receiving hole.

A lifting system may comprise a rod comprising a threaded portion and a lifting bracket assembly configured to be moved up and down the threaded portion. The lifting bracket assembly may comprise a bushing component, a lifting bracket comprising a receiving portion that includes a receiving hole, and a threaded component configured to be inserted over the bushing component. The receiving portion may be configured to be inserted over the bushing component via the receiving hole.

An anchor point comprising a connecting means for connecting the anchor point to an object to be fixed and/or handled, with an eyelet bend connected to a base body and a connecting eyelet hooked into the eyelet bend for connecting an anchoring or lashing means. The connecting eyelet has a smaller radius in its bend hooked into the eyelet bend than in its other bend, and carries two dividing elements opposite one another with respect to their longitudinal axis projecting into the interior space enclosed by the connecting eyelet. The connecting eyelet carries a projecting movement limiting stop with respect to its central fiber opposite the dividing elements, in each case on the outside for limiting the depth of immersion of the connecting eyelet in the eyelet bend together with the dividing elements which project on the inside and are likewise designed as movement limiting stops. Due to the movement limiting stops, the maximum diameter of the section of the connecting eye carrying the movement limiting stops is greater than the clear width of the eyelet bend, wherein the contour forming the movement limiting stops is shaped so that there is essentially only line contact between the movement limiting stops and the eyelet bend in the stop arrangement.