Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hoist-line slings – Latch release
Patent
1996-05-30
1998-06-09
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hoist-line slings
Latch release
294 8155, 294 8156, 294 8235, B66C 116
Patent
active
057623899
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for releasing an attached load, with the load being attached with a sling is described. Generally, the apparatus comprises a plate having an underside face, and a latch member, operatively associated with the underside face, for latching and unlatching the sling from the load. The apparatus may contain an activating line attached with the latch member, and activating member, operatively associated with the activating line, for activating the latch member. The apparatus may further comprise a spreader bar that is selectively attached to the plate. In the preferred embodiment, the latch member comprises a first member mounted on the plate, with the member having an opening therein, a second member mounted on the plate, with the member having an opening therein, and a third member mounted on the plate, with the member having an opening therein.
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