Over molded G-hook
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsChristopher A. J. Iannello, Martin J. Nilsen, Craig E. Ernst, Jr.
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Abstract
A loop engaging G-hook with a metal interior having a polymer covering. The metal interior remains uncovered in selected regions which engage the connection strap and loops during use. One uncovered region may be a wave-form crossbar in a threading eyelet engaging the strap. Another uncovered portion may define an inwardly projecting ridge disposed along the inboard edge of the hooking arm adapted to extend through the loops. The selective combination of bare and covered metal provides a high level of strength in a low profile hook structure.
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A G-Hook of multi-layer construction adapted to operatively connect an elongated connection strap to a webbing loop projecting away from an underlying support surface, the G-Hook comprising:
- a base portion of substantially planar geometry, the base portion having an interior eyelet extending through the base portion, the eyelet being adapted to receive the connection strap in pass through relation across the base portion;
- a hooking arm partially surrounding a loop engagement slot disposed adjacent to the base portion, the hooking arm having a first lateral segment extending away from the base portion, a crossing segment disposed transverse to the first lateral segment and a second lateral segment extending away from the crossing segment in the direction of the base portion, the second lateral segment having a free end spaced apart from the base portion with a space between the free end and the base portion defining a perimeter passage into the loop engagement slot opening;
- a metal crossbar extending between lateral sides of the eyelet;
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- a metal ridge disposed along an inboard side of the crossing segment and projecting into the loop engagement slot towards the base portion, wherein the crossbar and metal ridge comprise uncovered portions of a metal insert disposed in embedded, sandwiched relation between a pair of opposing polymeric covering layers.
A G-Hook of multi-layer construction adapted to operatively connect an elongated connection strap to a webbing loop projecting away from an underlying support surface, the G-Hook comprising:
- a base portion of substantially planar, annular geometry, the base portion having an interior eyelet extending through the base portion, the eyelet having a perimeter enclosed by surrounding segments of the base portion, the eyelet being adapted to receive the connection strap in pass through relation across the base portion;
- a hooking arm integral with the base portion, the hooking arm partially surrounding a loop engagement slot disposed adjacent to the base portion, the hooking arm having a first lateral segment extending away from the base portion, a crossing segment disposed transverse to the first lateral segment and a second lateral segment extending away from the crossing segment in the direction of the base portion, the second lateral segment having a free end spaced apart from the base portion with a space between the free end and the base portion defining a perimeter passage into the loop engagement slot opening, the second lateral segment being elevated relative to the crossing segment defining a step between the second lateral segment and the crossing segment on both faces of the G-Hook;
- a metal crossbar of waveform construction extending between lateral sides of the eyelet;
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- a metal ridge disposed along an inboard side of the crossing segment and projecting into the loop engagement slot towards the base portion, wherein the crossbar and metal ridge comprise uncovered portions of a metal insert disposed in embedded, sandwiched relation between a pair of opposing polymeric covering layers adjoined to one another around the perimeter of the G-Hook in covering relation to the edges of the metal insert.
A G-Hook of multi-layer construction adapted to operatively connect an elongated connection strap to a webbing loop projecting away from an underlying support surface, the G-Hook comprising:
- a base portion of substantially planar, annular geometry, the base portion having an interior eyelet extending through the base portion in a direction transverse to a plane defined by the base portion, the eyelet having a perimeter enclosed by surrounding segments of the base portion, the eyelet being adapted to receive the connection strap in pass through relation across the base portion;
- a hooking arm integral with the base portion, the hooking arm partially surrounding a loop engagement slot disposed adjacent to the base portion, the hooking arm having a first lateral segment connected to the base portion, a crossing segment disposed transverse to the first lateral segment and a second lateral segment extending away from the crossing segment in the direction of the base portion, the second lateral segment having a free end spaced apart from the base portion with a space between the free end and the base portion defining a perimeter passage into the loop engagement slot opening, the second lateral segment being elevated relative to the crossing segment defining a step between the second lateral segment and the crossing segment on both faces of the G-Hook;
- a metal crossbar of waveform construction extending between lateral sides of the eyelet, the crossbar having peaks extending in raised relation to surfaces of the base portion surrounding the eyelet;
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- a metal ridge disposed along an inboard side of the crossing segment and projecting into the loop engagement slot towards the base portion, wherein the crossbar and metal ridge comprise uncovered portions of a unitary metal insert disposed in embedded, sandwiched relation between a pair of opposing polymeric covering layers adjoined to one another around the perimeter of the G-Hook in covering relation to the edges of the metal insert, the polymeric covering layers having mirror image perimeter geometries and including window openings oriented for disposition in surrounding relation to the crossbar to define the perimeter of the eyelet in the G-Hook.
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