Hook with latch and trigger mechanism assembly
A hook with a latch and trigger mechanism assembly. The assembly includes a hook having a body and an open saddle. A latch is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. A finger handle extends from the body. A finger trigger entirely within a space between the finger handle and the body is movable between a closed rest position and a retracted position permitting movement of the latch to the open position.
1. A hook with locking latch and trigger mechanism assembly, which assembly comprises:
a hook having a body and an open saddle;
a latch pivotable between a closed position and an open position;
a finger handle extending from said body;
a finger trigger within a space formed between said finger handle and said body, said trigger movable between a rest position and a retracted position permitting movement of said latch to said open position; and
an elongated activating pin attached to said finger trigger, wherein said latch includes a recess and said activating pin activates a wedge lock to engage said recess in said latch and wherein said wedge lock is pivotally attached to said hook body with a pivot pin.
2. A hook with latch and trigger mechanism assembly as set forth in claim 1 including a tension spring urging a wedge lock toward said closed position.