Patent · US Expired

Adjustable self-releasing hook

US4537434A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 2, 1984
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C1/38
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A load lowering hook is equipped with a spring biased load holding member ich ejects and disengages the load rigging when the load touches down and the majority of the weight is released. The spring loaded member can be adjusted to disengage the load at a preset weight depending upon the weight of the rigging that will still be pulling on the hook after the load touches down.

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