Multi-chamber carabiner
US9003617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S24/35
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatically locking carabiner system including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The frame and gate form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration with respect to the frame. When in an engaged state, the gate locking system is configured to automatically lock the gate in the closed configuration with respect to the frame. The gate locking system may include a trigger coupled to the frame such that the position of the trigger corresponds to the state of the gate locking system. The trigger may be positioned on an opposite side of the frame from the gate with respect to the inner region. The force required to disengage the gate locking system may be substantially opposite that which is required to transition the gate to the open configuration with respect to the frame.
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