{
"$type": "site.standard.document",
"description": "Boat compass consisting of a compass card wind-rose (1) in opaline semi-transparent material, varnished by dab or negative silk screen system; a led (2) illuminates the wind-rose from inside; inside the wind-rose (1) it is provided a diametrically magnetised toroidal magnet (3), self-centering with…",
"path": "/patents/1099822",
"publishedAt": "2002-12-11T00:00:00.000Z",
"site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
"tags": [
"G01C17/02",
"ULTRAFLEX SPA [IT]"
],
"textContent": "Boat compass consisting of a compass card wind-rose (1) in opaline semi-transparent material, varnished by dab or negative silk screen system; a led (2) illuminates the wind-rose from inside; inside the wind-rose (1) it is provided a diametrically magnetised toroidal magnet (3), self-centering with respect to the N-S magnetic axis; the floating element (8) has a damping and cushioning action by means of a large circular slot (9); a flanged system (17, 19) is provided for easy installation or removal of the compass on board while these flanges are assembled with mushroom headed locking devices (22, 23); the wind-rose (1) is balanced by a spring (31) featuring a projecting end (32) which may be rotated and cut to size or by circumferential pins or shanks (33) which can be easily cut or added. The compass is provided with a calliper shaped holder (34,35) for installation on an inclined plane.",
"title": "Magnetic boat compass"
}