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Hoist ring

  • US 6,068,310 A
  • Filed: 09/04/1998
  • Issued: 05/30/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a hoist ring for fixed engagement in a threaded bore on an outer surface of a load member, said hoist ring having a load carrying ring, a support member pivotally supporting said load carrying ring for rotation about a first axis generally parallel to said surface and a post assembly extending through said support member and fixedly engageable with said threaded bore for allowing 360°

  • rotation of said support member about a second axis generally perpendicular to said surface, the improvement comprising;

    said post assembly including a lower support bushing with a lower load bearing flange and a bolt receiving passageway coaxial with said second axis;

    a bolt extending through said passageway into said threaded bore of said load member, said bolt having a head carrying an upper flange member coacting with said lower flange to capture said support member and a shank; and

    , a transversely expandable and contractable arcuate element to permanently lock said shank into said passageway.

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