Patent ID: 7967353
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In a grab hook, including a hook body with a tip end, a shank end with a clevis having a through passage, said passage having an axis, said tip end and shank end spaced to define an elongate, receiving slot with an open side, the improvement comprising a latch member mechanism for substantially closing the open side of the receiving slot by fitting over the tip end, said latch member mechanism including a pin with a pin axis, said pin slidably fitted through the shank end through passage, said latch member mechanism further including a closure plate with a first plate section mounted to the pin, said closure plate further including a second plate section joined to the first plate section and extending over the tip end to cover the open side of the receiving slot, said first plate section and second plate section mounted to the pin for rotation about the pin axis to cover or uncover the open side of the receiving slot, and further including a spring member biasing mechanism for biasing said closure plate to engage with said grab hook body.