Carabiner with locking gate
US6588076B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B45/023
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carabiner having a gate with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a cylindrical locking element that must be rotated in order to release the gate, a guide pin that extends from the gate, and a guide that cooperates with the guide pin. The guide includes a jogged portion that prevents free rotation of the cylindrical locking element.
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