摘要 |
Crane hook (1) and use of the crane hook is disclosed. The crane hook has hook elements (3a, 3b) having a mouth (4) intended for gripping around an item to be lifted. The crane hook (1) comprises a hook body (2) to which a lifting wire of a crane is attachable at an upper end of the hook body (2). Two hook elements (3a, 3b) are mounted to the hook body (2) in a rotatable manner at the lower end thereof. The hook elements (3a, 3b) are mounted with their mouth (4) facing away from each other. Each hook element (3a, 3b) comprise an upper end having a hole (5) for engaging a hook mounting shaft (6) for rotatable attachment of each of the hook elements (3a, 3b) to the hook body (2). A toothed rim (7) is provided at a part of the upper edge of hook element surrounding the hook shaft (6). The hook body (2) further comprises at least one locking mechanism (8, 9) for locking the position of the hooks (3a, 3b) when rotated to a predetermined position. This provides a crane hook which is stable and reduces the risk of scratching or damaging the goods to be lifted. |