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Shackle (other)
A shackle is a device used as a connecting link in rigging systems. Shackle or Shackles may also refer to: Objects and measures * Certain restraint devices, such as handcuffs, legcuffs or thumbcuffs * As part of a land vehicle, a shackle is a link connecting a leaf spring to the frame * A nautical unit used for measuring the lengths of the cables and chains (especially anchor chains), equal to 15 fathoms, 90 feet or 27.432 meters. * USS ''Shackle'' (ARS-9), an American ship Art and entertainment * "Shackles (Praise You)", a song by Mary Mary * ''Shackles'' (film), a 2005 film *''Shackles'' or ''Shakles'', the English translation title for the Indonesian novel ''Belenggu'' by Armijn Pane People with the name * Christopher Shackle (born 1942), English philologist * G. L. S. Shackle (1903–1992), English economist * Maud Shackle, English tennis player * Thomas Shackle, English cricketer * Thomas Shackle (cricketer, born 1834), English cricketer See also * Shackle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shackle
A shackle (or shacklebolt), also known as a gyve, is a U-shaped piece of metal secured with a clevis pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism. The term also applies to handcuffs and other similarly conceived restraint devices that function in a similar manner. Shackles are the primary connecting link in all manner of rigging systems, from boats and ships to industrial crane rigging, as they allow different rigging subsets to be connected or disconnected quickly. A shackle is also the similarly shaped piece of metal used with a locking mechanism in padlocks. A carabiner is a type of shackle used in mountaineering. Types Bow shackle With a larger "O" shape to the loop, this shackle can take loads from many directions without developing as much side load. However, the larger shape to the loop does reduce its overall strength. Also referred to as an anchor shackle. D-shackle Also known as a chain shackle, D-sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
