Shackle guard with tether
US10480618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B41/002
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guard defines an inner seat comprising an open channel shaped to receive a shackle and extend partially around the shackle. The guard further includes an outer seat positioned opposite the open channel and shaped to support a strap passing through the shackle. A tether is fastened to the guard and defines a fastener for securing to a closure pin passing through the shackle. In some embodiments, the fastener comprises a hole formed in the tether and a barb formed on the tether offset from the hole. In other embodiments, a barb on the tether inserts through a hole in the closure pin or a cup on the tether is positioned over an end of the closure pin. A hooked or straight tether may also be used to implement the fastener.
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