摘要 |
<p>An apparatus (2) for releasing an attached load, with the load being attached with a sling (42) is described. Generally, the apparatus comprises a plate (4) having an underside face (14), and a latch member (16), operatively associated with the underside face (14), for latching and unlatching the sling (42) from the load. The apparatus may contain an activating line (62A, 62B) attached with the latch member (16), and activating member (30), operatively associated with the activating line (62A, 62B), for activating the latch member (16). The apparatus may further comprise a spreader bar (40) that is selectively attached to the plate (4). In the preferred embodiment, the latch member (16) comprises a first member (112) mounted on the plate, with the member having an opening (122) therein, a second member (114) mounted on the plate, with the member having an opening (124) therein, and a third member (116) mounted on the plate, with the member having an opening (126) therein. A load pin (120) is placed within the openings. A fulcrum point is provided so that the load pin may be pivoted for latching and unlatching.</p> |