Method for Handling & Hoisting of Deck Eqpt on Ships (JP2019509941A)

The deck equipment on the ship may in particular be an anchor with an anchor chain, for example a hoser
such as a towing hoser, & a mooring rope. In particular, in large marine vessels such as cargo vessels, ferry
boats & cruising vessels, the anchor & the anchor chain of the anchor & the hoser & the mooring line are at
least raised or lowered by the hoisting machine Rarely and, advantageously, unrolled. For anchor chains,
windlasses with so-called chain sprockets are used for form-fitting engagement in some of the chain rings of
the anchor chain. Winches are used in hosers & mooring lines.
These winches are provided with a drum having an outwardly arched outer surface, suitable frictional
engagement between the winch drum & the hoser or anchor when the hoser or anchor is being pulled in
& Multiple hoser & tethers are wrapped around the jacket surface to create a force integral engagement.

After anchoring, the windlass chain sprockets are blocked in a geometrically & frictionally engaged
state by means of a brake, usually by means of a band brake operated after the first manual operating
mode. The same is true for the winch, where after the hoser or anchorage run-in, the winch drum is
blocked in a geometrically & frictionally engaged state by means of a manually operated brake.

In particular, when pulling up an anchor with an anchor chain by means of a motorized drive of a chainlass
chain sprocket of the windlass, this drive is for example due to the anchor being caught in a rocky bottom
or by strong wind & wave motion. If a ship exerts a large force on the anchor chain, it may
occur that it is not possible to apply the required force. In that case, there is the risk of an unexpected
withdrawal of the anchor chain due to the reverse rotation of the drive made by the anchor chain. This
can be such that the ship-side coupling member at the end of the anchor chain is broken & this anchor
chain is lost with the anchor. The same may occur during the tucking of mooring lines or hosers.

The problem underlying the present invention is a method & a hoist of the type described at the outset, an
anchor chain, a hoser during overloading of the drive, in pulling up the anchor or in pulling up
the hoser or the tether. Or it is to constitute in the meaning that unintended withdrawal of a mooring line is
prevented with high reliability.

A method for the solution of this problem has the features of claim 1. In accordance with this method,
the traction of the brake in a second mode of operation takes place in the event of a given overload of
the hoist & / or the drive of the hoist. This second mode of operation guarantees a fast & reliable
tightening of the brake in an overload situation, without having to be manually tightened according to the
first mode of operation for this purpose. The brake can thus be tightened more strongly & in a minimum
amount of time, in a second mode of operation, independently of the first mode of operation. Thus, in a
timely manner, unexpected withdrawal of the anchor chain, hoser or tether from the hoist is reliably
avoided. The second operation mode is, so to speak, to induce an emergency stop of the drive device & / or
an emergency brake of the hoist or implement an emergency stop of the drive device & / or an emergency
brake of the hoist. The second mode of operation temporarily blocks the hoist in frictional engagement & /
or force integral engagement.

[0007] Advantageously, the load of the drive of the hoisting machine during the pulling up of the anchor or
during the pulling-in of the hoser or the mooring line, preferably also continuously or with a predetermined
time interval before & after the phase & measured continuously. Alternatively, the load of the anchor chain,
the hoser or the mooring line can also be measured as well. In the event of exceeding a preset load, the brake
is then tightened by means of the second operating mode and, advantageously, the drive is
stopped. By measuring the load, which is preferably performed continuously or in succession in successive
time intervals, overloading of the drive, or completely, movement of the drive back based on an excessively
large load is avoided & the brake can not, by means of the second mode of operation,
advantageously automatically, overload the drive & cause a possible inhibition of this drive which is
accompanied by it, in particular however winding up It is tightly tightened or retightened so that the risk
of unintended withdrawal of the anchor chain, hoser or tether from the machine is reliably avoided.

[0008] According to an advantageous further configuration of the method, the load acting on the hoist, the
drive, the anchor chain, the hoser & / or the tether is preferably tightened by means of the second mode of
operation when the brake is tightened. In the event of a braking & under detection of a given load, the brake
is released again in the second mode of operation & the drive of the winding machine is started again. This
means that a second mode of operation is used as soon as a reduction in the load which allows a renewed
actuation of the drive (Aktiveren) is ascertained, advantageously on the basis of the load measurements
carried out continuously or at regular time intervals. In the event of an overload, the braking of the brakes,
i.e., an "emergency stop", is triggered again to be released. The method according to the invention is
accompanied by, for example, the load of the anchor & the anchor chain of this anchor being reduced again,
& this causes the output of the drive of the hoist to have the anchor, the hoser or the anchor chain. Allowing
the hoist to be reactivated immediately, if it is sufficient to re-or further tighten or tighten the mooring line.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the method, in the second operating mode, the brake is actuated
motorically or hydraulically. As a result, the tightening and, likewise, the relaxation of the brake can
also be carried out automatically in accordance with the second operating mode, in contrast to the first
operating mode. Such motorized or hydraulic drives are also suitable, in particular, for control or
regulation dependent on the load of the hoist as well.

[0010] A winding machine for the solution of the problem described at the outset has the features of claim 5.
In this hoisting machine, it is possible to operate the brake, in particular the operating device of this brake, in
a second mode of operation as required. This second mode of operation makes it possible to operate the
braking device in another way, in particular to implement a kind of "emergency braking."

[0011] Advantageously, the second mode of operation is superimposed on the first mode of operation,
which is preferably performed manually, & / or is separate from this first mode of operation. This
provides an additional mode of operation. Advantageously, both modes of operation can be carried out
independently of one another. As a result, these modes of operation are not associated with one another.
In particular, the second mode of operation can be carried out without the first mode of operation being
to be eliminated in advance or vice versa.

[0012] According to an advantageous configuration of the invention, the brake is adjusted first of all
according to the first mode of operation and, if necessary, this brake is adjusted according to the
second mode of operation & / or Post-adjustment, preferably tightening to a greater degree, can be
considered. This takes place as a result of the second mode of operation, in some cases the braking, in
particular in a frictional engagement & / or force integral engagement, in a manner so to speak as
blocking the hoist or winch. By this, the unexpected withdrawal of the anchor chain or the hoser or the
mooring line is reliably avoided.

[0013] Advantageously, the brake is equipped with a motorized or hydraulic drive for the implementation
of the second mode of operation. If the first mode of operation is advantageously carried out manually, the
second mode of operation allows the brake to be operated automatically & possibly also remotely
controlled. In this way, the brake can be automatically adjusted in a targeted manner by the second
operating mode and, in particular, can be additionally tightened accordingly.

[0014] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the operating device of the brake is
provided with a two-armed lever which can be pivoted about a fixed pivot axis. The first, shorter lever
arm of this two-armed lever is possibly connected, & preferably articulated, to a connecting arm arranged
on the brake. A linear drive is connected to a second, in particular longer, lever arm of the two-armed
lever in one advantageous configuration of the brake. It is possible for the linear drive to be a pressure
medium cylinder, preferably a hydraulic cylinder, but also a motorized drivable spindle drive or a rack
drive. By means of this linear drive, the second mode of operation can be carried out hydraulically or
motorically.
[0015] In accordance with the possibility of an advantageous further configuration of the hoist, the
operating device of the brake likewise has a spindle with a spindle nut which is preferably operated
manually. This spindle is used in particular for the implementation of the first mode of operation.
Furthermore, the linear drive is provided with the end of the guiding arm associated therewith, & the
opposite end of the guiding arm is pivotably supported on the pivot axis of the two-armed lever. obtain.
In this way, a commercially available operating device of the brake, with a manually operated, spindle
with spindle nut, is equipped with an additional linear drive for the second operating mode, which is
motorized or hydraulically performed. It is possible to be done.

[0016] Advantageously, the linear drive & / or the guide arm is pivotally connected to the spindle nut or to
the spindle for the first mode of operation. Hereby, in the first mode of operation, the brake can be operated,
for example manually, by means of the spindle nut via the spindle & by means of a linear drive supported
on the spindle nut. The brake can be adjusted by the second mode of operation independently of.
Optionally, instead of the linear drive being pivoted on the spindle nut together with the guide arm, it is
instead that the linear drive is in engagement with the guide arm which bears on the spindle nut 27 It can be
considered as well.

[0017] An advantageous further configuration of the hoist provides a measuring device for detecting the
load of the drive of the hoist & / or the tensile load in the anchor chain, the hoser, the mooring line or the
like. It is provided. Alternatively or additionally, this measuring device can also be used for the detection of
the possibly occurring slippage of the brake. By means of the measured values detected by the respective
measuring devices in a continuous, in particular regularly successive, consecutive time interval, any load,
in particular from the anchor chain, the mooring line & / or the hoser to the hoisting machine It can be
confirmed whether it acts against. If this load exceeds a predetermined value, in particular in order to avoid
overloading the drive of the hoist, the brake is more rigidly, & in a more rigid manner, in
accordance with the additional linear drive according to the second mode of operation. In some cases, the
brake can be tightened, as it were, to a certain extent blocked, in frictional engagement & / or force integral
engagement. This avoids unintended withdrawal of the anchor chain, the hoser or the tether from the hoist.
This measuring device is also used for detection of a decreasing load, which allows the further tightening of
the anchor chain or the tightening of the anchoring cord or hoser by the drive being reactivated after the
aforementioned relaxation of the brake. obtain. In the event of an overload, this means that the so-called
"emergency brake" of the hoisting machine is automatically resolved again as soon as this overload is
removed or dampened.

[0018] According to the possibility of another possible embodiment of the hoist, a control device is
provided, which in particular depends on the at least one measurement value taken by the measuring
device, in particular for the linear drive device. The linear drive operates such that the braking force of
the brake changes automatically depending on the response made by the control to the measured value
detected.

[0019] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below on the basis of the
figures.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a winder formed as a windlass. FIG. 2 is a side view of the hoist of
FIG. 1 in a relaxed brake; FIG. 2 is a side view of the hoist of FIG. 1 with the brakes fully tightened. 3 is a
view of a portion of the operating device of the brake in the position of FIG. 2; 5 is a side view of the part of
the operating device shown in FIG. 4 in the position according to FIG. 3; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a
portion of the manipulation device 41 shown in FIG. 4 in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the
present invention. FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of the portion shown in FIG. 6;

[0021] The figure shows a winder formed as windlass 10. At least one such windlass is usually relatively
large, commercially, especially for marine vessels such as container vessels, small-handed cargo vessels,
tankers, ferry boats, tugs, or other such things. It is disposed on the deck of the vessel to be used. Windlass
10 is utilized for pulling down & pulling up the anchor with its anchor chain. The anchors & anchor chains
are not shown in the figure.
[0022] The anchor chain is wound, in the area of the windlass 10, in part, for example around one third to
two thirds of the chain sprockets 11 of the windlass 10. The plurality of adjacent chain rings of the anchor
chain are then partially located in the chain ring housing 12 of the chain sprocket 11. The chain ring
housing 12 is disposed around the outer surface of the chain sprocket 11 and, therefore, the form-fitting
connection & engagement of the anchor chain by means of the chain sprocket 11 driven in rotation.

[0023] The chain sprocket 11 is rotatably drivably bearing on opposing bearing portions of the bearing
base 14 of the windlass 10 about the drive shaft 13 extending through the longitudinal central axis of the
chain sprocket. It is done. The bearing stand 14 is fixedly mounted on the deck of the ship concerned.
The drive shaft 13 is connected to an electric or hydraulic drive not shown in the figure.

[0024] The windlass 10 comprises a braking device with a brake, which is formed as a band brake 15 in
the example shown. The band brake 15 is disposed on one side beside the chain sprocket 11. In the
embodiment shown, for this purpose, a brake drum 16 having a cylindrical braking surface 17 beside the
chain sprocket 11 is non-rotatably fixed to the drive shaft 13. Most of the cylindrical braking surface 17 of
the brake drum 16 is at least partially wound by an elastic brake band 18. The cooperative movement of
the oppositely situated ends 19, 20 of the brake band 18 presses this brake band against the braking
surface 17 of the brake drum 16, & this tightens the band brake 15 ( Figure 2). For this purpose, one end
19 of the brake band 18 is rigidly connected to the bearing base 14 of the windlass 10, whereas the
opposite end 20 of the brake band 18 is It is movable.

[0025] The braking system of the windlass 10 further comprises operating means, which grip the movable
end 20 of the brake band 18 & for the relaxation of the band brake 15 & the necessary tightening. Used for
For tightening the band brake 15, the operating means pull the movable end 20 of the brake band 18. Due to
the loosening of the band brake 15, the operating means release the movable end 20 of the brake band 18
completely or partially.

[0026] In the FIGS. 2 to 4 a first embodiment of the operating means of the band brake & also the
operating device 21 are shown. The actuating device 21 is articulated to the movable end 20 of the
brake band 18, for example by a connecting arm 22 consisting of two longitudinal connecting plates
which are arranged parallel to one another with a slight parallel spacing. , A two-armed lever 23 & a
guiding arm 24 which forms two longitudinally extending connecting plates which are likewise
arranged parallel to one another with a slight spacing. Furthermore, the actuating device 21 has a
longitudinal length, which can be rotated by the steering wheel 25 at its upper end 39, with the spindle
nut 27 bearing on its threaded spindle for raising of the first mode of operation. It comprises a
threaded spindle 26 & a pressure medium cylinder formed as a hydraulic cylinder 28 for raising the
second mode of operation.

[0027] The two-armed lever 23 is pivotable between a short lever arm 30 & a long lever arm 31 about a
pivot 32 which is rigidly mounted on the bearing stand 14. The free end 33 of the short lever arm 30 of the
two-armed lever 23 is articulated or rotatably coupled with the end of the connecting arm 22 opposite the
movable end 20 of the brake band 18 ing. The opposite end 34 of the long lever arm 31 of the two-arm
lever 23 is articulated or rotatably connected to the piston rod end 35 of the hydraulic cylinder 28. The
opposite, cylinder-side end 36 of the hydraulic cylinder 28 is articulated on the spindle nut 27 in an
articulated or rotatable manner in the embodiments of FIGS. The guide arm 24 is rotatably or pivotably
supported by the one end 37 on a stationary pivot 32 & the opposite end 38 is rotatably or pivotably on the
spindle nut 27. It is pivotally attached to.

[0028] The upper end 39 of the threaded spindle 26, which is connected to the steering wheel 25, is
pivotable, or otherwise fixed in position, of the windlass 10 about a laterally oriented axis. It is fixed
to the holding arm 40 of the bearing stand 14. As a result, upon rotation of the threaded spindle 26
manually
performed in the wheel 25, the spindle nut 27 is screwed in one or the other direction, depending on the
direction of rotation of the wheel 25. It moves along the longitudinal axis of the spindle 26, ie upwards or
downwards, according to the illustration in FIGS. Here, the distance between the spindle nut 27 & the
pivot axis 32 is kept constant by means of the guide arm 24, so that at the upper end 39 of the threaded
spindle 26 of the bearing stand 14 pivotable about the transverse axis. Due to the immobile bearing, the
longitudinal axis of the threaded spindle 26 is supported against lateral pivoting. In this way, the non-
operating hydraulic cylinder 28 acts as a connecting member between the spindle nut 27 & the opposite end
34 of the long lever arm 31 of the two-arm lever 23, so that In the case of the spindle nut 27 moved away
from the upper end 39 of the threaded spindle 26, this two-arm lever 23 is positioned by means of this
hydraulic cylinder 28 supported on its two-arm lever. It is pivoted counterclockwise around a fixed pivot
axis 32 so that the movable end 20 is immobile by the end 33 of the short lever arm 30 of this two- arm
lever 23. Is pulled to the end 19 of the belt, whereby the tightening of the band brake 15 is caused by the
pressing of the brake band 18 against the braking surface 17 of the brake drum 16. & it is caused by
adhesion (Fig. 3).

[0029] 6 & 7 show an alternative embodiment of the operating device 41 for tightening & loosening the band
brake 15 of the windlass 10. FIG. In principle, this actuating device 41 corresponds to the actuating device 21
and, for that reason, the same reference symbols are used for the same parts.

[0030] The only difference of the operating device 41 with respect to the operating device 21 is that the
cylinder end 36 of the hydraulic cylinder 28 is not pivotally attached to the spindle nut 27 but rather to the
guide arm 24 & to this guide It is pivoted adjacent to the end 38 of the arm 24 so that this guiding arm is
pivoted to the spindle nut 27. For this purpose, the guide arm 24 is provided with a rotational axis 42
which extends parallel to the pivot axis 32 in the vicinity of the end 38 of the guide arm which is
articulated with the spindle nut 27. The end portion 36 on the cylinder side of the hydraulic cylinder 28
is rotatably supported by the rotating shaft 42. Since the rotary shaft 42 is eccentrically located between
the end 37 & the end 38 of the guide arm 24, the introduction of the force of the hydraulic cylinder 28
is the same as in the embodiment of FIGS. In contrast, not directly to the spindle nut 27 but rather to
the guide arm 24 in the vicinity of the spindle nut 27. In addition, this makes it possible for the end 37
& the end 38 of the hydraulic cylinder 28 to be located closer together in the retracted state of this
hydraulic cylinder than in the embodiment according to FIGS. ing. Otherwise, the manner of operation
& the function of the hydraulic cylinder 28 in the embodiment of FIGS. 6 & 7 are identical or at least
comparable to the embodiment of FIGS.

[0031] The windlass 10 is equipped with measuring devices, not shown in the figure, for measuring the
load of the windlass. This load can be measured by the power consumption of the electric or hydraulic
drive of the chain sprocket 11. This measurement can, however, also be carried out, for example via strain
gauges, likewise by detection of the tension in the drive shaft of the motor or in the drive shaft 13 of the
chain sprocket 11. Alternatively or additionally, the measurement of the load can likewise be carried out
by detection of tension in the anchor chain. For this purpose, for example, at least one chain ring of the
anchor chain is associated with a tension measuring device, for example based on at least one strain
gauge.
As such, the tension or load value detected in that case from the anchor chain is advantageously
transmitted telemetrically to the control device of the windlass 10. The measurement of the load
will be in the drive, but also in the drive shaft 13 & / or in the anchor chain, but preferably
continuously, successive measurements in succession, in particular the rule It takes place by
successive measurements in successive time intervals. The measured load or measured value can
be input to a control device for the hydraulic cylinder 28, which in that case depends on the load,
in particular the required tightening of the band brake 15, & / or operated for relaxation.

[0032] The windlass 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 has an additional, not shown winch provided with mooring
lines, other hosers, for example a winch drum for towing hosers. . This winch is connected to the drive of
the chain sprocket 11 of the windlass 10 via a coupling or a transmission mechanism. The transmission
mechanism is advantageously designed such that the chain sprocket 11 is driven in rotation by the drive or
the winch drum of the winch is driven in rotation by the drive. The winch or winch drum is advantageously
provided with a separate braking device with its own operating device. In this way, by means of the only
drive of the windlass 10, selectively the chain sprockets 11 are actuated for the extension or retraction of the
anchor, or the winch is a tether Alternatively, it is operated to pull in or out the towing hoser.

[0033] The invention is suitable for anchor winches & / or winches which comprise other brakes or
braking devices instead of the band brakes 15, for example drum brakes, disc brakes or shoe brakes.

[0034] In the following, the method according to the invention will be described in detail in the context of
the windlass 10 illustrated within FIGS. 1 to 5 according to a first embodiment of the invention.
[0035] By manual operation of the threaded spindle 26 in the handlebar wheel 25, the brake band 18 is
tightened in such a way that the anchor chain with the anchor is progressively unwound or lowered
during an anchor. The brake band 18 then still allows slip on the braking surface 17 of the brake drum
16.

[0036] As soon as the anchor is fully withdrawn & the anchoring process is terminated, the band brake 15
is tightened more strongly via the handle wheel 25 so that the anchor is It is held through the anchor chain
& windlass 10. This is due to the force integral & frictional engagement between the brake band 18 of the
band brake 15 & the brake drum 16 & the several rings of the anchor chain & the chain sprocket 11 of the
windlass 10. & a shape fit between them.

[0037] In the foregoing, the operation of windlass 10 according to the first mode of operation is described.
In the embodiment shown, this first mode of operation is carried out manually, with the aid of a threaded
spindle 26 rotationally driven by the steering wheel 25 & with the use of the operating device 21.

[0038] Here, if the anchor with the anchor chain is to be pulled up again, the windlass 10 is driven in the
corresponding direction of rotation by means of a hydraulic or electric motor drive not shown. In advance,
the band brake 15 is relaxed completely or at least partially. This takes place in a first mode of operation,
manually by rotation of the threaded spindle 26 from the steering wheel 25.

[0039] During pulling up of the anchor, situations may arise in which the force or output of the drive is not
sufficient to pull up or further pulling up the anchor. For example, this means that the anchors are caught in
the water bottom, especially in rocky water bottoms & / or strong winds & the associated strong wave
motion, the anchor chain is exposed to excessive tensile loading. As much as possible, it can occur when
high forces are exerted on the vessel.

[0040] If the drive of the windlass 10 is temporarily unable to pull up the anchor further due to influences
which have not been described above by way of example, but definitively, the high tension of the anchor
chain reversely rotates the drive, And, in that case, there is a risk of causing withdrawal of the anchor chain
from the windlass 10 instead of pulling up the anchor. In that case, the drive of the windlass 10 no longer
holds the anchor chain; & the anchor chain is also in rotation of the chain sprocket 11 & the drive shaft 13
with the brake drum 16 of the windlass 10. & in the manner of being pulled out of the windlass 10, the
opposite results. This results in the risk of loss of the anchor with the anchor chain. In order to prevent this.
This method provides a second mode of operation of the windlass 10, & in particular the actuating device
21 of the band brake 15 of this windlass 10.

[0041] The second mode of operation of the actuating device 21 is carried out by means of a drive and, in
the embodiment shown, a hydraulic cylinder 28 associated with the actuating device 21 of the brake band
18. This hydraulic cylinder automatically & without manual intervention no longer takes place with the
band brake 15, but also with the unexpected withdrawal of the anchor chain from the windlass 10, likewise
under the most disadvantageous conditions. It can be tightened more than it can be. In the illustrated
embodiment, the second mode of operation, which is effected by means of the hydraulic cylinder 28 or also
by a similar linear drive, thus embodies an emergency stop & / or an emergency brake.

[0042] The hydraulic cylinder 28 pivots the two-armed lay 23 of the operating device 21 counterclockwise
around the pivot 32 by means of the operating device 21 (see FIGS. 2 & 3). By this, the brake arm 18 is
tightened by the connecting arm 22 being pulled, for example, in the direction of the steering wheel 25 by
the short lever arm 30 of the two-arm lever 23. In doing so, the movable end 20 of the brake band 18 is
moved closer to the immobile end 19 of the brake band 18 and, as a result, the brake band 18 is moved
with greater tension. It is wound around the braking surface 17 of the brake drum 16. In other words, this
makes the brake band 18 more firmly in contact with the cylindrical brake surface 17 of the brake drum 16.
Thus, after the second mode of operation of the windlass 10 carried out by the hydraulic cylinder 28 by the
hydraulic cylinder 28, the band brake 15 may possibly also have the band brake 15 on its drive shaft The
drive shaft 13 with the chain sprocket 11 held unrotatably at the same time, & also the frictional engagement
& / or force integral between the brake band 18 & the brake surface 17 of the brake drum 16 correspondingly
tightened It is possible to be very tightened so as to fix it substantially non-pivoting by means of mechanical
engagement. As a result, slippage between the braking surface 17 & the braking band 18 is no longer
possible, even under the most unfavorable conditions.
[0043] Advantageously, the control or adjustment of the hydraulic cylinder 28 which causes the second
mode of operation takes place depending on the load. For this purpose, at least one load sensor or force
sensor is associated with the windlass 10, the chain sprocket 11 & / or the drive of the drive shaft 13 of
this chain sprocket. This sensor is applied by or acts on the drive, either continuously or permanently, or
during pull-up or down of the anchor, at regular or regular time intervals. Measure the force. Alternatively
or additionally, however, the loads acting on the windlass 10 can likewise be measured in other ways, for
example by means of strain gauges, which drive shafts 13 with chain sprockets 11, this drive It is
provided
in or along the drive rod of the shaft 13 & / or the anchor chain. A plurality of overlapping transducers can
likewise be considered, in the same position or different positions of the windlass 10 & / or the anchor
chain.

[0044] If it is ascertained by the at least one output transducer, force transducer or load transducer that the
predetermined limit load or limit force has been exceeded, the control device causes the drive of the
windlass 10 to drive According to the second mode of operation of the hydraulic cylinder 28, which can be
deactivated before the device suffers damage or is completely counter-rotated & has some time lag
simultaneously or simultaneously or back & forth The brake band 18 is rotated in the direction opposite to
the direction in which the chain sprocket 11 is rotated by the load of the anchor & the anchor chain for the
drive to pull up the anchor with the anchor chain with the chain sprocket 11 & , By this anchor chain being
pulled out of the windlass 10 Te, to the extent that the load applied is not drawn from the never windlass 10
the anchor chain even if there is any reason for the windlass 10, is tightened by the style of the "emergency
brake".

[0045] The load measuring device or force measuring device can be used on the windlass 10 & / or the
anchor chain after an "emergency braking" of the windlass 10, which is carried out according to the second
mode of operation, against the unexpected withdrawal of the anchor chain. It can also be used to further
measure the acting force or load, so that the reduction or reduction of the overload by the hydraulic
cylinder 28 after the second mode of operation & that of the drive of the windlass 10 If the load limit is
below, the band brake 15 is released again & the drive is reactivated to pull back the anchor with the
anchor chain during the decreasing load of the windlass 10 .

[0046] The method according to the invention is carried out just as described above, with the control
device 41 selectively formed according to FIGS. 6 & 7 as well.

[0047] The invention is suitable not only for the windlass 10 described above, but also for hosers, for
example for the towing of towing hosers & / or mooring lines & for winches for controlled unwinding.
Just as well, the method according to the invention can be implemented with a winch. Such a winch is
provided belonging to the windlass 10 shown, so that this winch can be switched from anchor operation
to winch operation & thereby selectively anchors It is also suitable for pulling down & pulling in the
anchor with the chain, but also for pulling in or out the hoser & the tether. Just as well, the invention is
likewise suitable, optionally, also for winches which are likewise not usable as windlass 10. In that case,
in principle, the chain sprockets 11 of the windlass 10 shown in the figure are replaced by winch drums.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
10 windlass 11 chain sprocket 12 chain ring accommodating part 13 drive shaft 14 bearing stand 15 band
brake 16 brake drum 17 brake surface 18 brake band 19 end (immobile) 20 end (movable) 21 operation
device 22 connecting arm 23 two arms Lever 24 Guide arm 25 Handle wheel 26 Threaded spindle 27
Spindle nut 28 Hydraulic cylinder 29 Bearing 30 Short lever arm 31 Long lever arm 32 Swivel shaft 33 End
34 End 35 End on the piston rod 36 End on the cylinder 36 End 37 End 38 End 39 Upper end 40 Holding
arm 41 Operating device.
A method for handling deck equipment on a ship by means of an anchor chain with anchors, a hoisting
machine for the extension & retraction of a hoser or towing rope, comprising the anchors by the
relaxation of the brakes of the latter. When the anchor chain or the hoser or tether is pulled down & the
fully extended anchor chain, hoser or tether is engaged, the brake is tightened by the first operating
device & the anchor In the manner in which the anchor chain, the hoser or the tethering line having the
anchor chain is pulled by the drive of the hoist in the case of a relaxed brake, when the predetermined
load of the
drive of the hoist is exceeded , Said brake is tightened by the second operation mode Method characterized in
that eclipsed.

The load of the drive of the hoisting machine is preferably continuously measured when the anchor chain,
the hoser or the anchoring cord is pulled in, & in the event of a preset load exceeding. The method
according to claim 1, wherein the brake is tightened or tightened by the second mode of operation & / or the
drive is stopped.

The forces acting on the anchor chain, the hoser & / or the tether are preferably detected continuously,
preferably at the time of a clamped brake, & in advance of the drive of the drive of the hoist. Method
according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the brake is released again by the second mode of
operation & the hoisting machine is driven again when passing below the maximum load applied. .

2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the second mode of operation is carried out by means of a drive
of the actuating device (21) of the brake, preferably by motor or hydraulic actuation of the actuating device
(21). The method according to any one of 3.

A hoist for deck equipment of a ship, wherein the hoist is, in particular, rotatably driven by a drive, for
example an entrainment means for an anchor chain, a mooring rope or a hoser, & the entrainment means
In the above-mentioned hoisting machine of the mode having at least one brake provided with the
operating device (21) operable with at least the first operation mode, the operating device (21) is required
In accordance with the second embodiment, it is operable by the second operation mode.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the two modes of operation can be carried out independently of
one another & / or the second mode of operation is superimposed on the first mode of operation. Winding
machine as described.

The operating device of the brake is, first of all, adjustable by means of the first operating mode and, if
necessary, retightable & / or adjustable from the second operating mode A hoist according to claim 5 or
6, characterized in that:

8. Winding-up according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the operating device (21)
comprises a motorized or hydraulic drive for the second mode of operation. Machine.

The operating device (21) of the brake has a two-armed lever (23) pivotable about a fixed-position-type
pivot shaft (32), the first of the two-armed levers A preferably shorter lever arm (30) is articulated with
the connecting arm (22) pivotally connected to the brake & a second, preferably longer lever arm 9. A
winding machine according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that a linear drive for the second
mode of operation is connected to (31).

The operating device (21) of the brake comprises a preferably manually operable threaded spindle (26)
provided with a spindle nut (27), to which the linear drive is applied The device & / or the end (38) of the
guide arm (24) is pivotally mounted, & the opposite end (37) of the guide arm (24) A hoist according to
claim 9, characterized in that it is supported on a pivot (32) of 23).

11. A machine according to claim 10, characterized in that the guiding arm (24) & / or the linear drive are
pivoted on the spindle nut (27).

A hoist as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that the linear drive is pivotally connected to the guide arm
(24).
A measuring device is provided for detecting the load of the anchor chain, the mooring line or the drive for
the retraction or extension of the hoser, & / or for the detection of any possible slippage of the brake. A hoist
according to any one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that.

A control device is provided, which, depending on at least one measurement taken by the measuring
device, causes the linear drive to appropriately change, at least increase, the braking force of the brake.
The winding machine according to any one of claims 5 to 13, wherein the winding machine is
operated.

The linear drive comprises at least one pressure medium cylinder, for example a hydraulic cylinder (28),
and / or a brake for the second mode of operation of the brake, in particular the actuating device (21) of the
brake. A hoist according to any one of claims 5 to 14, characterized in that it comprises a motorized spindle
drive.
 & tightening an anchor chain with an anchor, a hawser or a towing line, wherein by releasing
M a brake of the winch the anchor chain with the anchor or the hawser or the mooring line is
e lowered & when sufficiently slackened anchor chain, hawser or mooring line, the brake is
t pulled according to a first actuating device, & wherein the anchor chain with the anchor, the
h hawser line or the mooring line is pulled tight by a drive of the winch when the brake is
o released, characterized in that when a certain load on the drive of the Winds the brake is
d tightened after a second type of actuation.

f Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the load on the drive of the winch is
o measured when the anchor chain, cable or mooring line is pulled tight, preferably
r continuously, & when a predetermined load is exceeded, the brake is applied or applied
more strongly after the second type of actuation & /or the drive is stopped.
h
a Method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the force acting on the anchor chain, the
n hawser and/or the mooring line is determined at least when the brake is applied, preferably
d continuously, & if the load of the drive of the winch falls below a predetermined maximum load,
l the brake is activated after the second Type of actuation released again & the winch is driven
i again.
n
g Method according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the second type of actuation
takes place by driving an actuating device (21) of the brake, preferably by motor or hydraulic
d operation of the actuating device (21).
e
c Winch for deck gear of ships, in particular with driving means for, for example, an anchor chain, a
k mooring line or a hawser that can be driven in rotation by a drive & at least one brake assigned
to the driving means with an actuating device (21) that can be actuated at least according to a
g first type of actuation, characterized in that the Actuating device (21), if required, can be actuated
e by a second type of actuation.
a
r Winch according to Claim 5, characterized in that both types of actuation can be carried out
independently of one another and/or the second type of actuation is superimposed on the
o first type of actuation.
n
Winch according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the actuating device of the brake can first
s be adjusted according to the first type of actuation and, if required, can be pulled back and/or
h adjusted according to the second type of actuation.
i
p Winch according to one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the actuating device (21) for the
s second type of actuation has a motor and/or hydraulic drive.

w Winch according to one of Claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the actuating device (21) of the
i brake has a double-armed lever (23) which can be pivoted about a stationary pivot axis (32),
t the first, preferably shorter, lever arm (30) of which is articulated with a the coupling arm (22)
h articulated on the brake & a linear drive for the second type of actuation is coupled to the
second, preferably longer lever arm (31).
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