Device for a shark jaw

Abstract

A device for a shark jaw onboard a vessel is described, where the shark jaw is arranged to secure an anchor line, a cable, a chain or the like, characterized in that the shark jaw comprises measuring equipment in the form of one or more load readers arranged to one or more sides of the shark jaw to read strains which arise during load effects in said anchor line, cable, chain or the like.

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         6 . Shark jaw onboard a vessel, where the shark jaw is arranged to secure and lead an anchor line, a cable, a chain or the like, comprising a vertically arranged main body, characterized in that the shark jaw comprises measuring equipment in the form of one or more load readers arranged in pockets on an outside of the shark jaw, arranged to read the strains which arise during load effects in the anchor line, cable, chain or the like, and to send signals to a display unit for displaying the load on the shark jaw. 
     
     
         7 . Shark jaw according to claim  1 , characterized in that at least one of the one or more load readers is arranged at a 45 degree angle in relation to the main body of the shark jaw. 
     
     
         8 . Shark jaw according to claim  2 , characterized in that the one or more load readers comprises load readers arranged in pairs. 
     
     
         9 . Shark jaw according to claims  1 , characterized in that the one or more load readers comprises a number of load cells, strain gauges, or the like. 
     
     
         10 . Shark jaw according to claim  1 , characterized in that the signals for displaying the load on the shark jaw, and thus the anchoring lines, cables, etc., are sent from the one or more load readers to a display unit on the bridge of the vessel.