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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2004
Rocke P. Thompson, Clearfield, UT (US);
Rocke P. Thompson, Clearfield, UT (US);
Techxotic LC, Clearfield, UT (US);
Abstract
Various exemplary embodiments for snatch block and snatch block assemblies are disclosed. A snatch block having a sideplate that is pivotable, enabling a bight of rope, cable, or chain to be inserted is disclosed. The pivotable sideplate may be engaged with a retaining device protruding from an assembly head of the snatch block. The retaining device may be configured to be moved within the assembly head to disengage the pivotable sideplate, enabling the snatch block to be opened. A snatch block assembly may include a rotatable sheave and an attachment structure configured for rotation about an axis substantially transverse to an axis of rotation of the sheave.