The engineer's sketch-book of mechanical movements, devices, appliances, contrivances and details employed in the design and construction of machinery for every purpose

by Thomas Walter Barber

[5]. Grapnel.

[6]. Mushroom anchor.

[7]. Double fluke anchor.

[8]. Martin’s patent anchor, with swivelling flukes. Several other patent anchors are modifications of this.

Stakes, with or without flanges, vertical or horizontal, are sometimes employed, the flanges taking the cross strain of the ties, &c. Fencing posts, gate posts, tree stakes, and tennis poles are of this class.

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Section 2.—ADJUSTING DEVICES.

For adjustment by Screws, see [Section 78], and by Wedges, see [Section 36], These are the commonest appliances employed. For Cams also, see [Section 9]. For adjusting Pedestal Brasses, see [Section 46].

For adjustments by keys, cotters, &c., see [Section 37]. See also [Nos. 251], [269], and [297].

[9]. Split cone sleeves and set screw adjustment for a revolving standard, or similar detail, where there is much wear or great accuracy is required in the revolving bearing.