Question: The eye hook has a positive locking latch when it supports the load because its two parts are pin-connected at A and they bear against

The eye hook has a positive locking latch when it supports the load because its two parts are pin-connected at A and they bear against one another along the smooth surface at B. Determine the resultant force at the pin and the normal force at B when the eye hook supports load F.

Given:

F = 800 lb

a = 0.25 in

b = 3 in

c = 2 in

θ = 30 deg



FB A, (90° - 0)


FB A, (90 - 0)

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