Patent ID: 6272837
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: F16G

Abstract:
A connecting shackle for chains comprisinga chain link-shaped body having an inner surface surrounding an inner opening of the body, and an outer surface along a perimeter of the body, the body further comprising an opposing first end and a second end defining an open section therebetween, the first end and the second end being provided with respective extensions facing each other and protruding into said open section, each of said extensions having a perimetric step defining a first portion and a second portion of each extension, said second portion being an outermost section of each extension with a larger contour than said first portion,closing means for closing off said open section, said closing means comprising a first piece and a second piece,wherein said first piece closes off said open section with respect to said inner opening of the body, and said second piece closes off said open section with respect to said outer surface of the body,said first and second pieces are adapted for interlinking and fastening together by being shaped to provide continuity of surfaces alone an inside and an outside surface of the body, andsaid first and second pieces further comprising means for adaptation for receiving said extensions of the body, and said means for adaption includes having transversal holes in said first and second pieces for passage of respective screws for fastening said first and second pieces together.