Patent ID: 6619919
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: F04D,Y10T

Abstract:
A safety hook, comprising:an elongate member defining a first loop, adapted to be fastened to a support, a second loop, adapted to receive a looped end of a tether, a bight portion joining the first and second loops, and first and second free ends continuing respectively from the first and second loops; wherein the second free end is so disposed in the vicinity of another part of the elongate member as to permit a looped end of the tether to be passed over the second free end and onto the second loop, and as to hinder detachment of the looped end of the tether from the second loop; and wherein one said free end is bent round the bight in such a manner that, if the safety hook deforms under tension between the first and second loops, the bight and the said one free end engage so as to tend to prevent opening of the second loop.