摘要 |
A wire socket connector (10) having an open throated basket type body (12) that incorporates a load supporting connection (20) at the upper portion thereof for connection 5 with a lifting device in the form of a chain, wire line, lifting hook or the like. The body (12) defines a tapered internal socket receptacle for receiving a tapered wire socket (42) that is affixed to a wire line to which force, such as a lifting force, is to be applied. The body (12) also defines a laterally opening slot (18) through which the socket bearing wire line moves to gain registering access with the socket receptacle and is structured to permit relatively linear 10 movement of the wire socket (42) into the socket receptacle as a wire line connection is being made or when the wire line is being released from the wire socket connector. |