Energy absorber assembly and components thereof.
Abstract
Se describe un montaje de absorbedor de energía para el uso con un arnés de seguridad que comprende un conector, un montaje de soporte, un sujetador, y un absorbedor de energía. El conector está configurado y dispuesto para conectarse operativamente al arnés de seguridad. El sujetador conecta operativamente el montaje de soporte y el conector, y el sujetador libera el montaje de soporte del conector cuando se somete a una carga predeterminada. El absorbedor de energía conecta operativamente el montaje de soporte y el conector, y el absorbedor de energía incluye una primera porción y una segunda porción que se separan para absorber el choque después de que el montaje de soporte se libera del conector.

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14 claims: 1 independent, 13 dependent
- 1REIVINDICACIONES Habiéndose descrito la invención como antecede, se reclama como propiedad lo contenido en las siguientes reivindicaciones:1. Un montaje de absorbedor de energía para usar con un arnés de seguridad y una línea de vida, el montaje de absorbedor de energía caracterizado porque comprende: un conector configurado y dispuesto para conectar operativamente de manera directa al arnés de seguridad;un montaje de soporte que incluye una base que tiene un conector giratorio, el conector giratorio configurado y dispuesto para conectar operativamente a la línea de vida;un sujetador que conecta directamente el montaje de soporte y el conector, la base puede girar con respecto al sujetador con respecto al conector, el sujetador configurado para liberar el montaje de soporte del conector cuando el montaje de soporte se somete a una carga predeterminada;y un absorbedor de energía que interconecta el montaje de soporte y el conector, el absorbedor de energía incluye una primera porción y una segunda porción configuradas para separarse para absorber un choque después de que el montaje de soporte se libera del conector.
- 2El montaje de absorbedor de energía de ττ ir ΤΪ-% W ai»...............· * I Λ Λ U I 1 fWl «1 ·®ΐ·*' ’Μ A A » A Α Λ. ij ......Ρ INSTITUTO MEXICANO ........................ conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracteri----— — montaje de soporte comprende:una base de soporte que tiene una ranura que forma una porción de lengüeta con una abertura y una porción de 5 varilla, la abertura configurada y dispuesta para recibir el sujetador, la porción de varilla configurada y dispuesta para acoplarse por el absorbedor de energía.
- 3El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque 10 además comprende al menos una protuberancia que se extiende hacia fuera desde el conector configurada para limitar un giro de la base con respecto al conector.
- 4El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el 15 montaje de soporte está configurado y dispuesto para conectarse operativamente a la línea de vida, que incluye una primera línea de vida y una segunda línea de vida.
- 5El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 4, caracterizado porque el 20 montaje de soporte comprende:la base que incluye una primera base y una segunda base, el conector giratorio que incluye un primer conector giratorio y un segundo conector giratorio;la primera base que tiene una primera abertura de 25 base y un primer conector de línea de vida operativamente τ r « τ ................- « I 1,1 1J I 1 fWl ÍI ·®ΐ·* : ’SO A X » A A Λ. J| s .....Ρ INSTITUTO MEXICANO jgai|BlÍ»Íi O conectados al primer conector giratorio, el p de línea de vida está configurado y dispuesto para acoplarse a la primera línea de vida;la segunda base que tiene una segunda abertura de base y un segundo conector de línea de vida operativamente conectados al segundo conector giratorio, el segundo conector de línea de vida está configurado y dispuesto para acoplarse a la segunda línea de vida;un conector de base que tiene una porción de placa con una abertura de conector de base y un reborde, el conector de base está configurado y dispuesto para extenderse a través de la primera y de la segunda abertura de base, la abertura de conector de base configurada y dispuesta para recibir el sujetador, el reborde configurado para prevenir que la primera y la segunda bases se deslicen fuera del conector de base, la primera y la segunda bases están configuradas y dispuestas para acoplarse por medio del absorbedor de energía.
- 6El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el absorbedor de energía tiene una configuración en forma de V invertida.
- 7El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque además comprende una cubierta que interconecta el absorbedor τ i r m τ ..............- €* 1 Λ Λ lll βΒΧ ffi 1 VI i 1 IRI·’’’ ’’*C3 J- J.» jl Jt a INSTITUTO MEXICANO 11«...........1Ιΐ·ί»1Ι β de energía y el arnés de seguridad.
- 8El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 7, caracterizado porque la cubierta tiene una porción superior configurada y dispuesta 5 para acoplar de forma liberable el montaje de soporte, una primera pata configurada y dispuesta para acoplar de manera liberable una primera correa del arnés de seguridad, y una segunda pata configurada y dispuesta para acoplar de forma liberable una segunda correa del arnés de seguridad.
- 910 9. Un montaje de absorbedor de energía para usarse con un arnés de seguridad y una línea de vida, el montaje de absorbedor de energía que comprende:un sujetador;un conector configurado y dispuesto para conectar 15 operativamente de manera directa al arnés de seguridad;un montaje de soporte que incluye una base y al menos una porción de conector giratorio, la base tiene una abertura, la abertura configurada y dispuesta para recibir el sujetador, la base configurada y dispuesta para ser acoplada 20 por un absorbedor de energía, la al menos una porción de conector giratorio está configurada y dispuesta para acoplarse a la línea de vida, el sujetador conecta operativamente la base y el conector, el montaje de soporte que puede girar con respecto al sujetador con respecto al 25 conector, el sujetador configurado para liberar el montaje de Τ Β Μ ϊ) T ^aswssi, 1 IVI i 1 1PR·*’ ’SO Jt J, · Jt Jt A. ffc............. .. instituto mexicano .................íi|1 i|) ¡d soporte del conector cuando el montaje de sopoi _ _ _ _________ una carga predeterminada;y el montaje de absorbedor de energía que además comprende el absorbedor de energía que interconecta el montaje de soporte y el conector, el absorbedor de energía incluye una primera porción y una segunda porción configuradas para separarse para absorber un choque después de que el montaje de soporte se libera del conector. 10. El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque además comprende al menos una protuberancia que se extiende hacia fuera desde el conector configurado para limitar un giro del montaje de soporte con respecto al conector.
- 1011. El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque la línea de vida comprende una primera línea de vida y una segunda línea de vida, y donde el montaje de soporte comprende:la base que incluye una primera porción de base, una segunda porción de base, y un conector de base;la primera porción de base que tiene una primera abertura de base y un primer conector de línea de vida operativamente conectados a una primera de la por lo menos una porción de conector giratorio, el primer conector de línea de vida está configurado y dispuesto para acoplarse a Τ Έ, Γ% Τ .................. . ω I Μ O I φ 1 IV1 ι 1 ΙΙΙΪΐβ^' ’Ί/ €3 Λ, Α » Α JL Α. ΙΙΙ,..............' INSTITUTO MEXICANO 1|β.........ΐΒί(ΒΙ(βι·*βΐ ϊι ί la primera línea de vida;la segunda porción de base que tiene una segunda abertura de base, y un segundo conector de línea de vida operativamente conectados a una segunda de la por lo menos una porción de conector giratorio, el segundo conector de línea de vida está configurado y dispuesto para acoplarse a la segunda línea de vida;y el conector de base que tiene una porción de placa con la abertura y un reborde, el conector de base está configurado y dispuesto para extenderse a través de la primera y de la segunda aberturas de base, el reborde y el conector configurados para prevenir que la primera y la segunda porciones de base se deslicen fuera del conector de base, la primera y la segunda porciones de base configuradas y dispuestas para acoplarse por el absorbedor de energía.
- 1112. El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 11, caracterizado porque además comprende al menos una protuberancia que se extiende hacia fuera desde el conector configurado para limitar un giro del montaje de soporte con respecto al conector.
- 1213. El montaje de absorbedor de energía de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque el absorbedor de energía tiene una configuración en forma en V invertida.
- 1314. El montaje de absorbedor de energía de τ i r τη. τ .................. ω I Λ Λ U I Λ^·ϊ-.λ!Α ® 1 fWl «1 ·®ΐ·*' ’”«Ο A A » A Α Λ. ij,.....Ρ Χ| Ν INSTITUTO MEXICANO ......................... conformidad con la reivindicación 13, caract------- — además comprende una cubierta que interconecta el absorbedor de energía y el arnés de seguridad.
- 1415. El montaje de absorbedor de energía de 5 conformidad con la reivindicación 14, caracterizado porque la cubierta tiene una porción superior configurada y dispuesta para acoplar de forma liberable el montaje de soporte, una primera pata configurada y dispuesta para acoplar de manera liberable una primera correa del arnés de seguridad, y una 10 segunda pata configurada y dispuesta para acoplar de forma liberable una segunda correa del arnés de seguridad. í I I I
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(54) Title: ASSEMBLY OF ENERGY ABSORBERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF. (54) Title: ENERGY ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS THEREOF.
(57) Summary
An energy absorber assembly is described for use with a safety harness comprising a connector, a support assembly, a clip, and an energy absorber. The connector is configured and arranged to be operatively connected to the safety harness. The clip operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the clip releases the bracket assembly from the connector when subjected to a predetermined load. The energy absorber operatively connects the support assembly and the connector, and the energy absorber includes a first portion and a second portion that move apart to absorb shock after the support assembly is released from the connector.
(57) 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 ineludes a first portion and a second portion that separate to absorb shock after the bracket assembly is released from the connector.
PATENT TITLE No. 360296
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ASSEMBLY OF ENERGY ABSORBER AND COMPONENTS THEREOF.
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SCOTT C. CASEBOLT; DAVID A. SCHLANGEN
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ASSEMBLY OF ENERGY ABSORBER AND COMPONENTS
OF THE SAME
Background of the Invention
To protect workers who work at heights or are at risk of falling from heights, lifelines that interconnect support structures and safety harnesses that workers wear are in common use. Examples of lifelines include, but are not limited to self retracting lifelines, lanyards, and other suitable lifelines. If a fall event occurs, the lifeline limits the distance the worker could fall, however, injury to the worker could still occur if, for example, the fall distance before the lifeline is significant is tense. Energy absorbers are typically used in combination with such fall arrest equipment to provide a more gradual, less abrupt stop, which aids in the prevention or reduction of injury because the energy absorbers absorb some of the kinetic energy. of the falling body.
Energy absorbers could interfere with the operation of such fall arrest equipment, especially if they are relatively large and / or in positions where they could easily become entangled with lifelines, safety harnesses, etc. Therefore, the present η Λ III Λισ>
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For the reasons set forth above and for other reasons set forth below, which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification, there is a need in the art for an energy absorber assembly and components. same.
Brief Description of the Invention
The aforementioned problems associated with the above devices are addressed by the embodiments of the present invention and will be understood by reading and understanding the present specification. The following brief description is made by way of example and not by way of limitation. It is simply provided to assist the reader in understanding some of the aspects of the invention.
In one embodiment, an energy absorber assembly for use with a safety harness comprises a connector, a support assembly, a clip, and an energy absorber.
The connector is configured and arranged to be operatively connected to the safety harness. The fastener is operatively connected to 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 is operatively connected to the bracket assembly and to the connector, and the energy absorber includes a first portion and a second portion that move apart to absorb shock after the bracket assembly is released from the connector.
In one embodiment, an energy absorber assembly for use with a safety harness comprises a clip, a connector, a support assembly, and an energy absorber. The connector is configured and arranged to be operatively connected to the safety harness. The bracket mount includes a base and a lifeline connector. The base has a slot that forms a tongue portion with an opening and a bar portion. The opening is configured and arranged to receive the bra. The bar portion is configured and arranged to be coupled by the energy absorber. The lifeline connector is configured and arranged to couple a lifeline. The fastener is operatively connected to the bracket assembly and connector. The fastener releases the connector mounting bracket when subjected to a predetermined load. The energy absorber is operatively connected to the bracket assembly and connector and includes a first portion and a second portion that move apart to absorb shock after the bracket assembly is released from the connector.
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The present invention may be more readily understood, and other advantages and uses thereof may be more readily apparent, when considered in view of the detailed description and the following figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a connector in an open position, the connector is a component of an energy absorber assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective front view of the connector shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a rear view of the connector shown in Figure 1 in a closed position;
Figure 4 is a front view of the connector shown in Figure 1 in a closed position;
Figure 5 is a front perspective view of an energy absorber assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective front view of the energy absorber assembly shown in Figure 5;
Figure 7 is a front perspective view of another embodiment of the energy absorber assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention,
Figure 8 is an exploded front perspective view of the energy absorber assembly shown in .5
Figure 7;
Figure 9 is a front perspective view of the energy absorber assembly shown in Figure 7 illustrating an energy absorption position,
Figure 10 is a schematic view of an energy absorber component of an energy absorber assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 11 is a front view of a bracket mounting component of an energy absorber assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 12 is a side view of the support assembly shown in Figure 11;
Figure 13 is a bottom view of the base of the support assembly shown in Figure 11;
Figure 14 is a side view of a rotatable portion of the support assembly shown in Figure 11;
Figure 15 is a front view of the rotating portion shown in Figure 14;
Figure 16 is a side view of the rotatable portion rotated 90 degrees therefrom shown in Figure 14;
Figure 17 is a front view of a first base of the bracket mounting component of Another embodiment of a 2 0 energy absorber assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 18 is a top view of the first base shown in Figure 17;
Figure 19A is a front view of a second base used with the first base shown in Figure 17;
Figure 19B is a side view of the second base shown in Figure 19A;
Figure 20 is a front view of a base connector for interconnecting the first base shown in Figure 17 and the second base shown in Figure 19A;
Figure 21 is a bottom view of the base connector shown in Figure 20;
Figure 22 is a top view of the base connector shown in Figure 20;
Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view of the base connector seen along lines 23-23 of Figure 20;
Figure 24 is a rear view of the base connector shown in Figure 20;
Figure 25 is a side view of a fastener used with the base connector shown in Figure 20;
Figure 26 is a front view of the energy absorber assembly of another embodiment operatively connected to a safety harness and to two self retracting lifelines;
Figure 27 is a rear view of a cover of the energy absorber assembly shown in Figure 26;
Figure 28 is a front view of the cover shown in Figure 27;
Figure 29 is a rear view of the cover shown in Figure 27;
Figure 30 is a front view of an energy absorber of the energy absorber assembly shown in Figure 26;
Figure 31 is a front view of the energy absorber shown in Figure 30 with an intermediate portion partially unfolded;
Figure 32 is a front view of the energy absorber shown in Figure 30 with the intermediate portion substantially unfolded;
Figure 33 is a front view of a support assembly of the energy absorber assembly shown in Figure 26;
Figure 34 is a front view of the bracket assembly shown in Figure 33;
Figure 35 is a bottom view of the first and second
15base of the bracket mount shown in Figure 33;
Figure 36 is a bottom view of a connector of the energy absorber assembly shown in Figure 26; and
Figure 37 is a side view of the energy absorber assembly with the cover removed to show how the energy absorber is connected to the connector and the bracket assembly.
In accordance with common practice, the various features described are not drawn to scale, but are drawn to emphasize the specific features relevant to the present invention. Reference characters denote similar elements in all figures and text.
Detailed description of the invention
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part thereof, and in which the embodiments in which the inventions can be practiced are shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it will be understood that other embodiments can be used and that mechanical changes can be made without departing from the essence and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be construed in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims and their equivalents.
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Connector 101 is configured and arranged to operatively connect a safety harness, preferably proximal to its dorsal D-ring as is well known in the art, energy absorber 170, and self retracting lifeline 135 through the mounting of support 120. Generally, as shown in at least Figures 1-4, connector 101 includes a base 102, which is generally U-shaped with a first end 103, a second end 105, and an intermediate portion 109 that interconnects the ends 103 and 105. Ends 103 and 105 define an opening 107 therebetween. The first end 103 includes a first locking assembly 104 and the second end 105 includes a second locking assembly 106 configured and arranged to selectively engage a gate 108. The gate 108 extends through the perforations at the ends 103 and 105 and it extends through opening 107 in a locked position, in which lock mounts 104 and 106 prevent gate 108 from moving.
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United States Patent Application 13 / 660,532.
Intermediate portion 109 that differs from the connector disclosed in US Patent Application Serial Number 13 / 660,532, includes a slot 110 that forms a first portion of rod 111 proximal to opening 107 and a second portion of rod 112 opposite to ends 103 and 105. The first rod portion 111 includes a slit portion Illa on a side proximal to ends 103 and 105, and the second rod portion 112 includes an opening 113 proximal to its center. A first boss 114 extends outwardly at approximately a right angle proximal to the second rod portion 112 and first side 103, and a second boss 115 extends outwardly at approximately a right angle proximal to the second rod portion 112 and to the second side 105.
In this embodiment, a support assembly 120 is used. As shown in at least Figures 5 and 6, the support assembly 120 includes a circular base 121 with a crescent-shaped groove 122 proximate its bottom portion which it forms a rod portion 121 proximal to the bottom of slot 122 and a tongue portion 123 proximal to the top of slot 122. Tab portion 123 extends downwardly from base 121 and includes an opening 124 . One side of base 121 includes a rotatable connector portion 125. Rotary connector portion 125 includes a stationary portion 126, a rotatable portion 127, and a fastener 129 that interconnects portions 126 and 127. Stationary portion 126 includes an extension arm 126a, which extends outward in a U-shaped manner from near the top of base 121, and a flange 126b, which extends laterally outward from the extension arm. 126a proximate to the central top of base 121 and includes opening 126c. This is shown in at least Figures 11-13. Rotating portion 127 includes a tongue portion 127a and a two-pin portion 127b, which includes two pins that extend outwardly from tongue portion 127 at a distance from one another to form an opening 127c therebetween. The tab portion 127 a includes an opening 128 and the legs of the two pin portion 127b include the alignment openings 130. Opening 127c is configured and arranged to receive flange 126b and openings 126c and 13 0 are aligned. Base 121, which includes stationary portion 126, and rotatable portion 127 are preferably made of alloy steel. The fastener 12 9, which could be a rivet as shown, fi / 1 lll ®
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A fastener 168, such as a rivet as shown, extends through opening 124 of support assembly 120 and opening 113 of connector 101. Support assembly 120 can rotate about fastener 168 relative to connector 101, and the rotatable connector portion 125 and shoulder portion 131 contacts the respective projections 114 and 115, which act as stops to limit rotation of the bracket assembly 120. A lifeline, such as a self retracting lifeline 135 includes a connector portion 136, is operatively connected to the bracket assembly 120 by a fastener 137 extending through the opening 128 of the rotating portion 127 and the openings 136a of the connector portion 136. This bracket mount 120 provides a universal joint configuration that allows the lifeline to be oriented in many directions with little restriction.
The energy absorber 170 includes a first portion 171 and a second portion 172 operatively connected by any suitable means well known in the art. An example of how portions 171 and 172 could be connected is described in the Patent Application Serial Number of
United States 13 / 656,119 filed on October 19, 2012 and in the US Patent Application Serial Number
13 / 463,986 filed on May 4, 2012, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The energy absorber 170 is schematically illustrated in an unassembled position in Figure 10. The first portion 171 has a first end 171 a and a second end 171 b, and the second portion 172 has a first end 172a and a second end 172b. Portions 171 and 172 are operatively connected proximal to an intermediate portion 177 of energy absorber 170. First ends 171a and 172a are located close to each other and second ends 171b and 172b are located close to each other.
To connect the energy absorber 170 to the connector 101, one of the first end 171 a of the first portion 171 and of the second end 172b of the second portion 172 is located next to the slit portion Illa of the first portion of rod 111, the other of the first end 171a of first portion 171 and second end 172b of second portion 172 is located proximate to slot 110, and ends 171a and 172b are operatively connected, such as by sewing, as a first connection 173 to form a first loop 174 on the first rod portion 111.
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After the energy absorber 170 is connected to the other components, it folds to form an inverted V shape, corresponding to the shape of the shoulder straps of the safety harness. The energy absorber 170 includes a first side 179, a second side 180, and a bottom 178, which interconnect the sides 179 and 180. No matter which side of the safety harness, the sides 179 and 180 of the energy absorber are placed. energy 170. In general, as shown in Figures 30-32, each side of the energy absorber 170 is folded three times so that each segment between the folds is approximately the same length. The first side 179 includes a first fold 179a, a second fold 179b, and a third fold 179c. The second side 180 includes a first fold 180a, a second fold 180b, and a third fold 180c. Bottom 178 is located proximate to connections 173 and 175, which form the point of V. Once placed in a folded configuration, a cover 190 can be placed on the energy absorber 170 to help maintain its folded configuration.
As shown in at least Figures 26-29, cover 190 is generally a sleeve having an inverted V-shaped configuration corresponding to energy absorber 170 in its folded configuration. Cover 190 includes an upper part 191, a first leg 192a, and a second leg 192b. Proximate the bottom, the first leg 192a includes a first strap 1 93a with a first end 194a, a second end 196a, and a first clamp assembly 197a, which is configured and arranged to releasably connect ends 194a and 196a . Proximate the bottom, the second leg 192b includes a second strap 193b with a first end 194b, a second end 196b, and a second clamp assembly 197b, which is configured and arranged to releasably connect ends 194b and 196b. As shown, each of the clamp mounts 197a and 197b includes a hook and loop coupling but it is recognized that other suitable clamp mounts could be used to connect the respective ends.
The front side 198 of cover 190 is shown in
Figure 28. A flap portion 199 extends upward from top portion 191 and includes a first portion.
200 of a fastener, for example a hook and loop fastener. The rear side 201 of cover 190 is shown in Figure 29. Top portion 191 includes an opening
203 between the front side 198 and the back side 201, which form a cavity 204 therebetween. The rear side 201 includes a second portion 202 of the fastener, eg the other hook and loop loop.
To place the cover 190 on the energy absorber 170, the first side 179 is inserted through the opening 203 and in the cavity 204 next to the first leg 192a and the second side 180 is inserted through the opening and in the cavity
204 next to the second leg 192b. Sides 179 and 180 can be placed in cavity 204 in any order and even substantially simultaneously. The top 191 is then inserted through the slot 110 of the connector 101, as shown in Figure 27, so that it can be inserted through the opening 204 and the fasteners 200 and 202 engage, The straps 193a and 193b are wrapped around the shoulder straps of the safety harness and the ends of the respective straps are connected as shown in Figure 26.
In the event of a drop, the fastener 16 8 is deformed or broken so that the support assembly 120 is disconnected from the connector 101, the upper part 191 of the cover 190 is disconnected from the rear side 201, and the portions η Λ lll Λΐσ> 1 VI i 1 iRl · '' '
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171 and 172 of the energy absorber 170 begin to separate and exit the cover 190 thereby reducing the rate of fall and the amount of force exerted on the user by the fall. Depending on the fall distance, varying the lengths of portions 171 and 172 could separate them.
The energy absorber assembly of another embodiment 100 'is similar to the energy absorber assembly 100 except that it includes a bracket assembly 14 0 for connecting two self retracting lifelines 135 to connector 101. Since the absorber assembly of Power 100 'is similar to the power absorber assembly 100, the only significant differences will be described in detail.
As shown in at least Figures 7-9, the bracket assembly 140 includes a first circular base 141 configured and arranged to operatively connect to a first retractable author lifeline 135 and a second circular base 151 configured arranged to operatively connect to a second self retracting lifeline 135.
The first circular base 141, shown in at least Figures 17 and 18, is generally ring-shaped and includes an opening 142. A first side 143 of base 141 includes a protrusion 144 extending outwardly proximal to the portion top, and a second side 145 of base 141 includes a first rotatable connector portion 145 that extends outwardly proximal to the top. The first rotatable connector portion 146 includes a stationary portion 147 that includes an extension arm 147a and a flange 147b that has an opening 147c. Instead of extending inward in a U-shaped manner as the stationary portion 126 of the bracket assembly 120, the stationary portion 147 extends outwardly as shown in Figure 18. A rotatable portion 148 is operatively connected to flange 147b in a similar manner to rotatable portion 127 which is operatively connected to flange 126b. Rotating portion 148 includes an opening 149 for connection of a self retracting lifeline 135 thereto as is well known in the art.
The second circular base 151, shown in at least Figures 19A and 19B, is generally identical to the first circular base 141. The second circular base 151 is generally ring-shaped and includes an opening 152. A first side 153 of the base 151 includes a second rotatable connector portion 154 that extends outwardly proximal to the top, and a second side 158 of the base 151 includes a protrusion 159 that extends outwardly proximally to the top. The second rotating connector portion 154 includes a stationary portion 155 and a rotating portion 1 56, which are similar to those of the first rotating connector portion 146. The rotating portion 156 includes an opening 157 for connecting a lifeline ' ϊ> ϊ ϊ self retracting 135a to it as is well known in the art.
A base connector 161, shown in at least Figures 20-24, is configured and arranged to operatively connect circular bases 141 and 151 to connector 101.
Base connector 161 is preferably made of nylon. Base connector 161 includes a generally cylindrical portion 162a to which a plate portion 163 is operatively connected proximally to one side and a tab portion 165 is operatively connected proximally to an opposite side. Plate portion 163 includes an opening 164 proximal to the center of cylindrical portion 162. A segment is withdrawn from cylindrical portion 162 to form a lower portion 166, which includes an extension 166a extending outwardly from plate portion 163. An opening 167 is formed by tongue portion 165 and the lower portion
166 .
The circular bases 141 and 151, which are preferably made of alloy steel, are positioned together with the rotating connector portions 146 and 154 which extend outward from opposite sides and the openings 142 and 152 are aligned. Base connector 161 is inserted through openings 142 and 152 such that the ring portions are close to cylindrical portion 162. A fastener 168 extends through opening 164 and opening 113 to connect base connector 161 to connector 101. Extension 166a of base connector 161 is positioned below the second rod portion 112 of connector 101 to avoid the base connector 161 to rotate with respect to the connector 101. Therefore, the circular bases 141 and 151 are positioned between the connector 101 and the tab portion 165. Circular bases 141 and 151 rotate independently with respect to connector 101 and base connector 161, and connector rotary portions 146 and 154 and protrusions (shoulder portions 144 and 159) contact respective protrusions 114 and 115. , which act as stops to limit the rotation of the circular bases 141 and 151.
Like the bracket assembly 120, the energy absorber 170 is connected to the bracket assembly 140 by inserting one of the second end 171b of the first portion 171 and the first end 172a of the second portion 172 through the openings 142 and 152 from one side of the circular bases 141 and 151, and the other of the second end 171b of the first portion 171 and of the first end 172a of the second portion 172 is located proximate to the other side of the circular bases 141 and 151, and the ends 171b and 172a are operatively connected, such as by sewing. , as a second connection 175 to form a second loop 176 on the ring portions of bases 141 and 151. The energy absorber 170 may be connected to the support assembly 140 η Λ III Μ. · ®
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In the event of a drop, fastener 168 deforms or breaks so that base connector 161 is disconnected from connector 101 thereby freeing the circular bases
141 and 151 of the connector, the upper part 191 of the cover 190 is disconnected from the rear part 201, and the portions 171 and 172 of the energy absorber 17 0 begin to separate and exit the cover 190, thereby reducing the rate of fall. and the amount of force exerted on the user by the fall. Depending on the fall distance, varying the lengths of portions 171 and 172 could separate them.
Figure 9 illustrates how circular bases 141 and 151 can be placed during a fall. Connector 101 is operatively connected to the user's safety harness, and the first self retracting lifeline 135a is operatively connected to a support structure. As portions 171 and 172 of energy absorber 170 separate, second self-retracting lifeline 135b simply slides along a portion of energy absorber 170 as portions 171 and 172 continue to separate. If the second self-retracting lifeline 135b is connected to a supporting structure, the first retractable self-lifeline η, Λ ll I J's-.asw ο 1 i VI «1 BRIP<sup>F</sup> 'Άο χ »to jt α. <sub>..</sub>......... ^ a.ra
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DE LA MMIEDAD 11011. ^ 50¾ would similarly slide along a portion of the energy absorber 170 while portions 171 and 172 separate. The foregoing specification, examples and data provide a complete description of the manufacture and use of the composition of the embodiments of the invention. Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, those skilled in the art will appreciate that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the same purpose, can be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptation or variation of the invention. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.
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Titles
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- MONTAJE DE ABSORBEDOR DE ENERGIA Y COMPONENTES DEL MISMO.
Classification
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