Bucket hook with tether hole
According to an embodiment the bucket hook including a body formed by a first arm, a second arm, and a bucket receiving portion extending along a first longitudinal axis which joins the first and second arms, the first and second arms each contain a first elongated portion extending from respective ends of the bucket receiving portion in the same direction and at an angle to the first longitudinal axis and defining a channel therebetween; and a hole defined by the first arm. The bucket hook is dimensioned to go over the side of a bucket on a bucket truck or elevated lift. These features allow a worker to carry more tools to a significant height in order to carry out tasks while preventing accidents.
1. A bucket hook, comprising:
a bucket receiving portion extending between a first end and a second end; and
a first arm and a second arm extending from the first and second ends of the bucket receiving portion, respectively, in a first direction and at an angle to the bucket receiving portion, wherein the first arm and the second arm define a channel therebetween for receiving a portion of a bucket during use;
a first hook extending distally from the second arm, away from the channel, and at least partially in a second direction opposite the first direction;
a second hook extending distally from the first arm, away from the channel, and at least partially in the second direction; and
a hole formed through the first arm or the second arm and extending through the first arm or the second arm in a third direction such that the hole does not extend toward the channel.
2. The bucket hook of claim 1 , wherein the hole is formed at least partially by the first arm or the second arm.
3. The bucket hook of claim 1 , further comprising a third hook extending from the second arm and at least partially in the second direction opposite the first direction, the third hook located at a different position on the second arm from the first hook.
4. The bucket hook of claim 1 , wherein the first hook is of a different size than the second hook.
5. The bucket hook of claim 4 , wherein the first hook is smaller than the second hook.
6. The bucket hook of claim 5 , further comprising a gate pivotably attached to the first arm.
7. The bucket hook of claim 6 , wherein the gate is pivotable between an open position and closed position.
8. The bucket hook of claim 1 , wherein the first hook is configured to hold at least 15 pounds.
9. The bucket hook of claim 1 , wherein the second hook is configured to hold at least 40 pounds.