Improvements in Shackle and other Hooks for Double or Single Attachments in connection with Jewellery, Hauling Shipping and other Tackle for Harness and the Leather Trades generally.

摘要

10,668. Tibbitts, J. May 8. Shackles.-A hook or shackle for jewellery, hauling, shipping &c. tackle, harness, mail-bags, artillery, &c. consists of the two parts shown in Figs. 3 and 4, pivoted on a pin o, as shown in Fig. 5. The loops of the hook are of any suitable shape. The lower end of the hook may be solid and undivided. A swivel eye may be substituted for the loops c, d. The upper loop may be arranged in a plane at right-angles to the lower loops. A number of similar hooks may be secured to a plate. The closing-lips e may be extended on either or both sides, or one lip may be carried round the loop of the hook. A flat surface with a central projection may be formed on the part a to hold down the closing-part. The closing-part may take the form of a ball or encased roller which locks itself in a suitable bearing in the parts a, l. The neck g and jaw i may be tapered. The openings for access to the hook may be placed at any position in either side of the centre of the hook.