Carabiner with pivoting gate equipped with a locking ring
US8060994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B45/026
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carabiner includes a fixed C-shaped body equipped with a securing part, and a gate movable around a pivoting axis between a closed position and an open position. The gate includes a latching part and a locking ring fitted coaxially around the gate. An end head of the gate partially surrounds the securing part in the closed position, and includes a shoulder acting as end-of-travel stop for the ring in the locked position.
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