Patent ID: 6142546
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
Hoisting assembly comprising a hoisting element and a coupling element for coupling the hoisting assembly to an anchor element which is attached to an object to be lifted, the coupling element comprising a housing, an anchor-accommodating space and an insertion opening, which extends through the housing, being arranged in the housing, the anchor-accommodating space being suitable for accommodating a free end of the anchor element, and the hoisting element extending through the insertion opening, the coupling element furthermore comprising a closure element which is arranged movably in the housing, which closure element can be moved between a locking position, in which the closure element extends through the anchor-accommodating space, so that an anchor element accommodated in the anchor-accommodating space can be held in place, and a release position, in which the closure element is withdrawn from the anchor-accommodating space, so that an anchor element accommodated in the anchor-accommodating space can be released, an actuating member, by means of which the closure element can be actuated so as to move between the locking position and the release position, furthermore being arranged on the closure element, the closure element comprising a hoisting eyelet and a hook part, the hoisting eyelet being coaxial with the said insertion opening in the housing and the hook part, in the locking position, extending through the anchor-accommodating space.