Multi-position fixture

Claim 1

A multi-position fixture for attachment to a load comprising a load-engaging anchor means including a threaded stud, a retention means having a swivel engagement with the anchor means and adapted to rotate throughout substantially a full circle, a substantially arcuate lifting loop and a transversely disposed pivot structure having opposite shoulder pin elements respectively joined to said loop in a fixed spaced axial relationship with respect to each other, each said shoulder pin element having a captive end at a junction with the loop and a free end, said retention means comprising an annular ring member having opposite parallel faces and inside and outside walls and retention members adjacent opposite faces of said ring member, said ring member having bearing pockets on respective diametrically opposite sides extending between said walls, each pocket having a form and size complementary with respect to a corresponding free end of the shoulder pin element and locking means for the shoulder pin elements, said locking means comprising a recess for each bearing pocket located in the inside wall of the annular ring member in alignment with the corresponding bearing pocket and a releasable fastener for each recess, each recess having an initially open side and open ends, each recess and the corresponding shoulder pin element being receptive of one of said releasable fasteners, the initially exposed sides of said recesses being covered by one of said retention members, said loop having a path of movement throughout an arc of substantially a half circle for all positions of rotation of said annular ring member.