Rotary clip for attaching tools and pouches to toolboxes and toolbelts

Abstract

A device is disclosed including a rotary clip that is attached to a support structure, such as a toolbox or a wall, the rotary clip having a clip hook that is used to hang various objects, such as a pouch. The attached pouch follows the behavior of the clip hook. The rotary clip has two states including a locked state or mode and an unlocked or open mode of operation. The rotary clip is placed in one of the two modes of operation using a lock button. In locked mode, the rotary clip is locked in one of several lock positions. and may be forced out of the locked mode by sufficient force without damaging the rotary clip. In unlocked mode, the clip hook can turn 360 degrees. The rotary clip further includes a spring washer, a ramp plate, a clutch plate, and a hook plate.

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