TRIM PLATE WITH RETRACTABLE HOOK ARM

摘要

A trim plate is disclosed that includes a base plate, a folding hook arm pivotally attached to the base plate, and a weight-bearing truss that supports the folding hook arm. A first end of the weight bearing truss is pivotally connected to the hook arm at about the middle of the hook arm and the second end of the truss is positioned in a primary slot in the base plate. Two secondary slots in the base plate are positioned on either side of the primary slot, and pins extend perpendicularly from the base plate end of the truss and fit in the secondary slots for sliding therein whenever the hook arm is open or closed.

主权项

1. A trim plate comprising:
a base plate; a folding hook arm pivotally attached to said base plate; and a weight-bearing truss that supports said folding hook arm; a first end of said weight bearing truss being pivotally connected to said hook arm at about the middle of said hook arm; the second end of said truss being positioned in a primary slot in said base plate; two secondary slots in said base plate positioned on either side of said primary slot; and pins extending perpendicularly from the base plate end of said truss and fitting in said secondary slots for sliding therein whenever said hook arm is open or closed.