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Abstract

A bearing device comprising a hook (10), a housing, and a latch and release mechanism for locking and unlocking the hook, the lock and release mechanism having a pivot latch (41) provided with a lower cavity (411) which is capable of receiving one end (111) of the hook, a lever (42) and a locking cam (43). The lever is pivotally mounted in the housing and has a first roller (421) and a second roller (422) on the ends thereof, the latch has an upper cavity (412) in which the first roller can rest and roll, the locking cam is provided with at least one locking arm (431a) on which the second roller can rest and roll, and a rotation of the locking cam in one direction causes the lever to tilt in the other direction, releasing the first roller from the latch, and causes the latch to pivot under the weight of the hook until the end of the hook is released from the lower cavity in the latch.

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First Claim