Abstract:
A fall arrest system adapted for use in construction projects with wall studs of various spacing. The fall arrest system comprises a wall attachment bracket and a retractable harness line system, which provides extension, retraction, and storage of a harness line. The harness line is connected to a user-worn harness to protect the user from falling.
Abstract:
A safety catch connector includes a catch member, first and second sleeves at two ends of the catch member to define a notch, a locking shaft slidably coupled at the first and second sleeves to selectively open and close the notch, a first controlling unit provided at the first sleeve to releasably lock up the locking shaft at the first sleeve, and a second controlling unit provided at the locking shaft to releasably lock up the locking shaft at the first sleeve, such that the first and second controlling units serves as two safety mechanisms to avoid an unintentional unlocking operation of the locking shaft. The locking shaft is quickly slid to open and close the notch for easy accessing.
Abstract:
Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a Self-Retracting Lifeline Connecting System (SRLCS) that securely attaches to a fall-protection safety harness, and further provides connections to a plurality of safety devices. In an illustrative example, the SRLCS may include a D-pad adapted for rear attachment to a back-pad of a safety harness. In some examples the D-pad may have webbing apertures through which two sections of webbing may be threaded in a criss-crossed manner. In some embodiments, the D-pad may provide an attachment for a first harness ring. In some exemplary embodiments, the D-pad may also provide a tunnel structure for routing a second harness ring therethrough. In an illustrative example, the tunnel may be located immediately adjacent the criss-cross location of the two sections of webbing, thereby permitting a carabiner to make use of the tunnel to capture the two sections of webbing.
Abstract:
A lanyard assembly for lifting a rescue stretcher, comprising a lifting gear with lower fastening means to be fixed at different fastening points of the stretcher, and a rope assembly to connect the lifting gear with a lifting device, characterized in that the rope assembly comprises a set of rope sections, each rope section having a fixed length and a first end being connectable to the lifting device and an opposite second end being connectable to the first end of any other rope section or to the lifting gear.
Abstract:
An energy absorber assembly for use with a safety harness comprises a connector, a bracket assembly, a fastener, and an energy absorber. The connector is configured and arranged to operatively connect to the safety harness. The fastener operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the fastener releases the bracket assembly from the connector when subjected to a predetermined load. The energy absorber operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the energy absorber includes a first portion and a second portion that separate to absorb shock after the bracket assembly is released from the connector.
Abstract:
In a reel 24 of a lanyard, a cam 46 is rotatable to change an orientation among a free orientation, a locking orientation, and a waiting orientation. The free orientation represents an orientation in which the cam 46 can be rotated in any of directions. The locking orientation represents an orientation in which a locking engagement portion 82 engages with a latching portion 96 of a cam receiver 52. The waiting orientation represents an orientation in which a waiting engagement portion 84 engages with a plate spring 48. When the bobbin rotates in one direction, the cam 46 changes from the free orientation to the waiting orientation. When the bobbin rotates in the other direction, a tip 82a of the cam 46 in the waiting orientation is guided by a guiding surface 100, to change the cam 46 from the waiting orientation to the locking orientation.
Abstract:
A height safety anchor for fitment to a building support structure, the height safety anchor comprising: first attachment means for fitment to the building support structure; second attachment means remote from the first attachment means for attaching safety equipment; and shock absorbing means having a deformable region extending between the first and second attachment means in a first length when not subject to a deformation force corresponding to a critical sudden load, the shock absorbing means lying substantially in a single plane and comprising a substantially rigid structure that, when subject to the critical sudden load, deforms, elongating to a greater length than the first length.
Abstract:
A non single point of failure member slide having two members that extend from a second washer, downwardly through a sheath to a belt. The glide being slidably disposed within a track member.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a restraint system for a vehicle, such as a wheeled vehicle, boat, or fixed or rotary winged aircraft. The system includes a control system integrated into the harness and strap of the restraint. This permits crewmembers to lock and unlock the restraint from a body worn control panel. Other auxiliary equipment also be operated from the control panel. In another embodiment, wiring for a communication system is integrated into the harness and strap.
Abstract:
A failsafe mechanism for a lanyard comprising a backing plate, a pawl rotatably mounted on the backing plate and having an engagement portion and a cam portion, and a sperrad mounted on the backing plate in proximity to the pawl. The sperrad has engagement and cam portions and rotates relative to the pawl to define an engagement zone where the pawl and sperrad engage. The sperrad and pawl engagement portions engage when the pawl engagement portion is within the engagement zone and the sperrad engagement portion rotates into engagement. The pawl is configured to rotate only between a first arc in which the engagement portion remains at least partially within the engagement zone and a second arc in which the pawl halts the sperrad rotation should the pawl be held within the second arc.