Patent ID: 6068310
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: B66C,Y10T

Abstract:
In a hoist ring for fixed engagement in a threaded bore on an outer surface of a load member, said hoist ring having a load carrying ring, a support member pivotally supporting said load carrying ring for rotation about a first axis generally parallel to said surface and a post assembly extending through said support member and fixedly engageable with said threaded bore for allowing 360.degree. rotation of said support member about a second axis generally perpendicular to said surface, the improvement comprising: said post assembly including a lower support bushing with a lower load bearing flange and a bolt receiving passageway coaxial with said second axis; a bolt extending through said passageway into said threaded bore of said load member, said bolt having a head carrying an upper flange member coacting with said lower flange to capture said support member and a shank; and, a transversely expandable and contractable arcuate element to permanently lock said shank into said passageway.