Centerpost Thimble

Abstract

The Centerpost Thimble, spliced into the end of a rope or cable, provides a strong and secure method of attachment to a ringbolt, padeye, or other fitting by capturing each end of a rope loop passed through said fitting. This provides a means to attach the cable which is nearly universal (limited only to what a loop can be led around), with a minimum of parts, and where metals do not contact one another.

Claims

1. A rope thimble comprising: 1. A teardrop-shaped member with a groove around the perimeter to accommodate a rope or cable. 2. An oval hole through the center of the member with radiused edges to prevent rope damage. 3. A fixed post extending upward from the bottom of the hole, in line with the pull on the cable, of sufficient length that a loop of rope can be placed over it from either side, with enough clearance above to feed it over, and enough length below to support the two loops.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] FIG. 1 depicts the thimble in a front view. The centerpost 1 is machined of the same stock as the thimble. Well-radiused edges 2 protect the attachment loop from fraying.

[0006] FIG. 2 depicts the thimble in a side view. The rounded groove 2 to receive the cable is scaled to accommodate cable diameter.

[0007] FIG. 3 depicts the thimble in an isometric view which shows the rounded groove 3, the centerpost 1 and the radiused inside edge 2.

[0008] FIG. 4 depicts the thimble in use in isometric view. The cable 4 is spliced around the perimeter of the thimble inside the groove. The fiber loop 5 passes though a padeye 6 and the ends engage the centerpost 1 from opposite sides to keep the load centered.