Flush-mounted, spring-activated utility hook assembly

Details Flush-mounted, spring-activated utility hook assembly Flush-mounted, spring-activated utility hook assembly

1998-03-16

1999-10-26

Gordon, Stephen T.

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

Load lashing retainer or load lashing adjunct

Anchor

410111, B60P 708

Patent

active

059716843

ABSTRACT:
A flush-mounted, spring-activated utility hook assembly (10) designed to be attached to the side rails (188) of a pick-up truck or to a vertical wall. The assembly (10) consists of a cover plate (130) having a hook slot (136) from where a spring-biased utility hook (112) pivots from a retracted position to an extended functional position. The assembly (10) incorporates a hook release assembly (80) which includes a hook release tab (104) that projects from the surface of the cover plate (130). When the assembly (10) is not in use, the utility hook (112) is maintained in a retracted position by the hook release assembly (80). When the hook release tab (104) is moved outward, the assembly (180) releases and causes the hook (112) to move into its extended functional position. When a pair of assemblies (10) are attached to a truck, a tie-down cord can be attached between the two hooks (112) to secure a load. When the assembly (10) is attached to a vertical wall, it can be used to hang a variety of items when the hook (112) is placed in the extended position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2729417 (1956-01-01), Maynard
patent: 3102708 (1963-09-01), Crain
patent: 4948311 (1990-08-01), St. Pierre et al.
patent: 5004388 (1991-04-01), Harris
patent: 5444897 (1995-08-01), Gross

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Flush-mounted, spring-activated utility hook assembly does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Flush-mounted, spring-activated utility hook assembly, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Flush-mounted, spring-activated utility hook assembly will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-756582