Securing mechanism for shackle

摘要

A securing mechanism for a shackle (10) having a pair of opposed legs (14,16) with an opening (18,20) at one end of each of the pair of opposed legs to form a pair of opposed openings. The securing mechanism includes a shackle bolt (24) having a head (28) at one end and a circumferential groove (30) near an opposed end wherein the shackle bolt is received through the pair of opposed openings in the shackle. A two piece hinged clamp assembly (40;70) is received in the circumferential groove in order to retain the shackle bolt in the shackle.