Flush hasp having dependent latching portion, and optionally usable with padlock

摘要

A novel flush hasp for use in conjunction with a boat hatch or the like, the hasp having a base portion adapted to be placed in the boat deck adjacent the hatch, and a movable portion adapted to be secured to the hatch and thereby movable toward or away from engagement with the base portion. The base portion is provided with an aperture, and the movable portion is provided with a dependent member adapted to enter the aperture when the hatch is closed. The dependent member contains latching means adapted to be moved between a position in which engagement or disengagement of the hasp portions is readily permitted, and a motion-inhibiting or latching position. Locking means are provided for preventing on occasion, the latching means from being moved away from the motion-inhibiting position. The locking means includes a foldable loop hingedly mounted on the base portion, which can be moved to an upright portion such that it protrudes through an aperture in the movable portion such that the shackle member of a padlock can be applied in order to bring about locking of the hatch.