Locking snap hook.

摘要

A latching and locking snap hook utilizing a conventionally shaped snap hook body (4) having a normally open hook end portion (7) which is opened and closed to receive and discharge a connector, line or other fixture by movement of a spring biased latch member (1) pivotally connected to the snap hook body (4) at a position remote from the open hook portion, the spring biased latch member (1) extending beyond the body (4) of the snap hook on the side opposite to the open hook end and capable of being moved in a direction away from the hook end portion about the pivot to open the snap hook end portion (7) when a locking member (20) received between the snap hook body and the spring biased latch (1) is moved from a position where it interferes with the movement of the latch to a position where it does not interfere with that movement.