| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates broadly to an improved snap hook (10) comprising a hook member (12), a gate member (14) pivotally connected to the hook member (12), a catch member (16) moveable connected to the hook member (12), and a latch member (18) movably mounted to the catch member (16). The hook member (12) is generally C- shaped including an opening (20) across which the gate member (14) extends in its closed position. The gate member (14) pivots about a gate pivot pin (22) fitted to the hook member (12). The catch member (16) pivots about a catch pivot pin (24) also fitted to the hook member (12). The latch member (18) is in this embodiment slidably mounted to the catch member (16). The catch member (16) is operatively coupled to the gate member (14) to in a catched position retain the gate member (14) in the closed position. The latch member (18) is arranged in a latched position to engage the hook member (12) to restrict movement of the catch member (16) to maintain it in the catched position. The gate member (14) is maintained in the closed position with the catch member (16) in the catched position.</p> |
