HOOK HANGER Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; materials handling facilities; truck cranes. SUBSTANCE: hook hanger has housing with fitted-in pulley with axle and crossmember with hook. Novelty is that pulley axle and crossmember rest on bushings provided with flanges, and hoods are secured on housing. Bushings and flanges are made of dielectric which prevents passing of current to slings through hook hanger. Hoods cover pulley axle and crossmember which protects them from moisture and breakdown of dielectric parts by current. EFFECT: enhanced safety. 5 dwg