Safety strap protection system

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] In the safety belt is used to prevent and retention of falling from height, use a cloth strap or straps that fasten around the user's body. In use, the safety belt is attached to the sling, a lifeline or another connection device, which in turn is attached to the support structure. When disrupting user belts and safety belt connecting means to prevent workers falling from height to the ground. Consequently, the structural integrity of their belts and connecting joints, which provide binding belts and their retention in the connecting elements, such as buckles, mandatory requirement for the proper use of safety belts for fall protection.

[0002] For the foregoing reasons, and for other reasons, which are listed below and will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification, this area of ​​the art have the need to provide a device that ensures the reliability of the straps and interconnecting seams effective and efficient method.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent upon reading and understanding the description below, are aimed at solving the aforementioned problems inherent in existing systems. The following summary of the invention performed by an example and is not limiting. It only contributes to the understanding of some aspects of the invention.

[0004] In one embodiment, a system of protection of the straps. The protection system of straps comprises at least one part of the invoice, and at least one protective element. Said at least one part of the bill has first and second surfaces. The first surface of each bill portion configured to interact with a portion of the user's body. The second surface of each bill portion has at least one guide channel. Each security element has at least one raised portion. Each protective element is connected to the corresponding invoice part so that the raised portion of the protective element is flush with the corresponding guide channel corresponding invoice portion to form a first guide passage of the first strap. Each protective element provides protection from wear and abrasion of the first strap situated near the guide passage.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] The present invention more readily understood, and further advantages and scope of the invention is easier to estimate on the basis of the detailed description and the following drawings, in which:

[0006] Figure 1 is a rear view of the safety belt, made according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0007] Figure 2A is a front view of the hip pad, made according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 2B is a back side hip pad illustrated in Figure 2;

[0009] Figures 3A-3C illustrate the arrangement of belts and protective elements hip pad made according to one embodiment of the present invention in a front perspective view;

[0010] Figure 4A is a front view of a protective element made according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] In Figure 4 is a rear view of a protective element made according to the embodiment shown in Figure 4A;

[0012] Figures 5A-5E illustrate one way of arranging and fixing belts of protective elements according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 6 is a front view of the dorsal pad, made according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 7A is a front view of a security element according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 7B is a rear view of a protective element made according to the embodiment shown in Figure 7A;

[0016] Figure 8 is a front view in perspective of a device for slings made according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 9 shows another embodiment of the hip pad and a protective element made according to the present invention;

[0018] 10A is a front view of the protective element shown in Figure 9;

[0019] 10B is a top view of the protective element shown in Figure 9;

[0020] 10C is a side view of the protective element shown in Figure 9.

[0021] According to the usual practice of the herein described various structural features are not drawn to scale, but rather to emphasize specific features relating to the present invention. In the drawings and specification, like reference numerals are used to designate like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of example certain embodiments of the invention in practice. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled bring the invention into practice, it will be understood that one can use other embodiments, and perform mechanical changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the following detailed description should not be construed in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims and their equivalents.

[0023] Embodiments of the present invention provide a device which prevents wear belts and their connecting joints in the areas of the safety belt, which are subject to wear. In particular, in embodiments the protection belt against wear and abrasion provide protective elements. Furthermore, in the embodiments represented laying belts. Figure 1 shows a rear view of the safety belt 100, constructed according to one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the safety belt 100 has several belts. In particular, in the illustrated embodiment includes a safety belt shoulder straps 108A and 108B, 122A and front seat 122B, 124A and chest belts 124B, 120A and rear seat 120B, the hip belt 116, a belt 130 and a support leg straps 110A and 110B. Straps 108A, 108B, 122A, 122B, 124, 120A, 120B, 116, 110A and 110B tend to be called straps 108A, 108B, 122A, 122B, 124, 120A, 120B, 116, 110A and 110B. Belts or straps 108A, 108B, 122A, 122B, 124, 120A, 120B, 116, 110A and 110B secured around the user's body. In particular, the shoulder straps 108A and 108B are placed around the shoulders of the user. Rear straps 120A and 120B are placed along the user's back. Front straps 122A and 122B are placed along the front of the wearer's body. Hip strap 116 secured around the waist of the user. Chest straps 124A and 124B are connected to the width of the chest by means of connecting elements 125A and 125B. Moreover, leg straps 110A and 110B wrap around the user's legs and is connected in the working position by means of foot link members respectively 109A and 109B, and 111A and 111B. As shown in Figure 1, the strap 122A, 108A and 120B are part of a single woven webbing and straps 122B, 108B and 120A, too, are part of a single woven webbing used to create a safety zone 100.

[0024] Also intended to prevent falling safety strap 100, shown in Figure 1, comprises a back cover 105 and the hip pad 102. Pads 105 and 102 provide a cushioning effect between said straps 108A, 108B, 120A, 120B, 122A, 122B and 116 and the user. With the belts 108A and 120B, and 120A and 108B, directly adjacent to the dorsal strip 105 of the embodiment shown in Figure 1, is connected to the D-ring 103. In use, the ring 103 is secured to a support structure consisting of a sling or lifeline, providing fall protection and prevent the user falling on the ground in the event of an accident. As illustrated, the shoulder belts 108B and 108B is passed through the fixing hole 132 formed in the D-ring 103. In addition, Figure 1 shows D-rings 118A and 118B, for fixing the working position adjustment and connected to the hip strap 116. D-rings 118A and 118B, for fixing the working position adjustment is used as attachment points for positioning the user at a predetermined position.

[0025] In embodiments of the present invention, a security elements such as security elements 104A, 104B, 104C and 104D related to hip strip 102 and the security elements 106A and 106B relating to the dorsal strip 105. Each of the protective elements 104A, 104B , 104C, 104D, 106A and 106B corresponding strap protects against wear and abrasion. A more detailed description of protective elements 104A, 104B, 104C, 104D, 106A and 106B.

[0026] Referring to Figure 2, which shows a front view of the hip pad 102 of one embodiment. Hip pad 102 is made of a flexible material, such as molded foam, but not limited to them. In one embodiment, over at least some portions of the foam material disposed fabric cover. An example of one type of fabric is nylon. It is possible to apply other types of fabrics. Image of the hip pad 102 has a guide channel 202 and the protective elements 104A, 104B, 104C and 104D. In addition, Figure 2 shows a flexible portions 206A and 206B. The flexible portions 206A and 206B are made of a material which facilitates bending hip pad 102 around the user's waist. In one embodiment, the flexible portions 206A and 206B are made of cloth strip. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2, the hip pad 102 having openings 204A and 204B, which provide ventilation. 2B depicts a rear view of the hip pad 102. At a rear side 212 depicts the first hip pad 102 which is configured to contact the wearer's waist. It is seen that the first side 212 hip pad 102 is spaced protrusions that provide mitigation belt and ventilation. The second side 210 hip pad 102 is shown in Figure 2A.

[0027] Figures 3A-3C are front views in perspective of hip pads 102, depicting installation of straps 116, 122A and 120A and 104A and the protective element 104B according to one embodiment. Installation shown applied to one side, the other side going to the same manner. Referring to Figure 3, which shows a hip strap 116 located in the guide channel 202. As illustrated, the hip pad 102 also has this type of guide tubes 302A, 302B and 302C. 3B shows the strap 122A is located in the guide channel 302A and 120A shown strap located in the guide channel 302B. Although not shown, in this embodiment, the strap 120B is inserted into the guide channel 302C, and a strap 122B also be inserted into the corresponding guide channel (not shown in this view). 3C illustrates a method of installing protective elements 104A and 104B of the respective guide channels 202, 302A and 302B, thereby forming the guide passages. Suitable straps 116, 122A and 120A are inserted into the respective guide passages. A more detailed description of the attachment of the security element and the strap to the hip pad.

[0028] Referring to Figures 4A and 4B, there is shown a protective element 400 configured in accordance with one embodiment. In particular, Figure 4A is a front view of the protective member 400, and Figure 4B shows a rear view of the shielding member 400. As shown in the drawing, the protective member 400 has fastening portions (or fixing protrusions) 406 and 408, which are used to attach the hip strip 102. Each guard member 400 has a raised portion 404 which provides wiring therethrough corresponding straps. Thus, in some embodiments, the protective elements 400 act as belt loops, the retaining strap. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 4A and 4B, the protective member 400 further has notches 410 and 412 under the strap, which provides a second passage for the strap, which crosses the guide passage formed by the raised portion 404. As shown in Figure 4A, in this embodiment, the raised portion 404 further includes projecting ridges 402A, 402B, and 402c. Projecting ridges 402A, 402B and 402c represent design element in the form of an additional material which wears out first, thereby providing, for the protection of the straps in places subject to wear. In addition, the raised portion 404 and protruding ridges 402A, 402B and 402c prevent objects from contact with hip pad 102, to an even greater extent in preventing the deterioration of the joints connecting the straps and wear themselves straps and pads. In one embodiment, elements 400 are made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

[0029] Figure 5A-6C illustrate security elements for fixing hip strip 500 constructed according to one embodiment. 5A illustrates only the element 501 bill hip pad, without a base, straps and protective elements. Smooth thin overlay 501 is made of a material such as, for example, injection molded foam, mentioned above, but not limited to this material. As illustrated, the said element 501 is formed with a first guide channel 502, the second guide duct 504 and the third guide channel 506. The first channel 502 has raised portions 560, 562, 564 and 566. The raised portion 560, 562, 564 and 566 exclude contact strap disposed in the first channel 502 with skew her straps disposed in guide channels 504 and 506. Moreover, in one embodiment, the height of the raised portions 560, 562, 564 and 566 approximately corresponds to the thickness of the straps arranged in the guide channels 504 and 506. This configuration provides a more uniform force exerted by the strap disposed in the first guide channel 502 to the element 501 on the waist of the user. In addition, Figure 5 illustrates an aperture 508. The aperture 508 provides breathability hip pad in use.

[0030] Figure 5B shows a hip pad 500 which comprises a thin overlay 501 and casing 514. 5B appropriate protective elements 510 and 512 are located on the overlay 501. In particular, the protective member 510 is located on the overlay 501 such manner that the raised portion 511 is aligned with the guide channel 502 of said applicator member 501 and the grooves 550 and 552 under the strap of the security element 510 are aligned with the guide channel 504. Similarly, the protective member 512 is located on the trim element 501 so that its raised portion 513 is aligned with the guide channel 502 of said sealing member, and the grooves 554 and 556 under the strap of the security element 512 are aligned with the guide channel 506. When the protective elements 510 and 512 are placed on the trim element 501, a portion of each shielding member 510 and 512 included in the compound with said overhead member 501, as shown in Figure 5B. In particular, with respect to the protective element 510, locking protrusions 520 and 522 of the protective element 510 are disposed between the overlay 501 and 514. Similarly, the trim tabs 524 and 526 of the protective element 512 are disposed between the overlay 501 and 514. Then, a covering member 501 invoice and casing 514 secured together by means of connecting joints 521, yielding pelvis pad 500. Moreover, the seams 521 connect the bonded outer coupling protrusions 520 and 522 of the first protective element 510 and the outer projections 524 and 526 of the second protective element 512 with hip pad 500.

[0031] Once a portion of each protective element (in this example the protective elements 510 and 512) is connected to the hip pad 500 in the respective guide passages formed by the respective guide channels 504 and 506, hip pads 500 and grooves 550, 552, 554 and a strap 556 of protective elements 510 and 512, a strap (e.g., strap 530 and 532), as shown in Figure 5C. Thereafter, a third strap (hip strap 534) is disposed in the guide passage formed by the guide channel 502 hip pad 500 and the raised portions 511 and 513 of protective elements 510 and 512, as shown in Fig.50. After each of the straps 530, 532 and 534 would be in the corresponding guide passage, the protective elements 510 and 512 is fully connected to the hip plate 500 as shown in Figure 5. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5, in order to join the protective elements 510 and 512 with a hip pad 500 applied connecting seams 540. In one embodiment, the connecting seams 540 extend through the straps 530 and 532, holding them in a static position relative to the hip pad 500 and protective elements 510 and 512. Moreover, the connecting joints 540 prevent the passage of the D-shaped ring 536 through a protective element 510. A similar construction on the other end of the hip pad (not shown) holds the hip strap 536 in strip 500. The raised portion 511 and 513 of protective elements 510 and 512 increase the degree of protection 540 connecting joints from wear, avoiding rubbing objects with Seam 540.

[0032] Figure 6 illustrates an embodiment of protective elements 106A and 106B to the shoulder straps. 6 is a front view of the protective elements 106A and 106B and 601A and 601V devices for slings. Each unit 601A and 601V is attached to the corresponding shoulder portion 620A and 620V dorsal pad 105. 601A and 601V devices include guide portions 602A and 602B, which provide more or less holding shoulder straps 108A or 108B. Furthermore, devices 601A and 601V comprise attachment portions 603A and 603B, used to attach equipment. Among other things, Figure 6 shows a dorsal portion 105. In the pad 630 7A and 7B illustrates the protective member 700 used in conjunction with the shoulder portions 620A and 620V dorsal pad 105. In particular, Figure 7A is a front view of a protective element 700 and 7B is a rear view of the protective element 700. The protective member 700 has a connecting portion 706A and 706B, which is attached to the dorsal strip 105, placing them directly on the respective shoulder portions 620A and 620V said lining. The security element 700 has a raised portion 702 which provides a passage for guiding the respective strap. Besides the protective member 700 has projecting ridges 704a, 704V and 704S disposed on the raised portion 702, which provide an additional degree of wear resistance elements.

[0033] Figure 8 is a front view in perspective of the device 800 for one embodiment of a sling. The device 800 includes a guide portion 801 and the mounting portion 803. The device 800 further comprises a connecting portion 806a and 806V, which is attached to the dorsal strip, such as the dorsal strip 105 shown in Figure 1, placing them directly on the shoulder portions 620A and 620V said lining. The corresponding shoulder strap 108A or 108B is disposed between the guide portion 801 and the spinal plate 105. The guide portion 801 is raised relative to the connecting portions 806a and 806V, so that between the spinal plate 105 and the guide portion 801 is formed guiding passage. In this embodiment, the guide portion 801 includes raised ridges 802A, 803B and 803S, which are a structural member of the extra material protects straps 108A and 108B from wear. The fastening part 803 is designed for attachment thereto of tooling and equipment by means of connecting elements, such as a relatively large latch hooks, hooks and the like. In this embodiment, the mounting of the device 800, 803 is provided with raised ridges 804A, 804V and 804S. In one embodiment, the attachment portion 803 is configured to at least partially disconnect the device 800 by applying a certain force. This ensures that the attachment portion 803 will not interfere with the task by the user when said attachment portion 803 (or rigging attached to said part of) the trailer or accidentally entangled in anything. In one embodiment, the releasable attachment adapted perforations 820 or the like forming the weakening zone.

[0034] Figure 9 shows an example of another embodiment of the hip pads 900, formed in accordance with the present invention. Said hip pad 900 may be applied to the safety belt 100, shown in Figure 1, instead of the hip a hip pad 102. The pad 900 comprises a protective member 902. As illustrated, the protective element 902 is connected to the hip plate 900 by fasteners 906, e.g. rivets, but not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the protective member 902 has a raised portion 904, which extends through the hip strap. This embodiment is similar to the hip strap 116 extending through the protective elements 104A, 104B, 104C and 104D, shown in Figure 1. The raised portion 906 of the protective element 902 excludes touch objects and hip strap 905, preventing thereby the wear strap 905. In one embodiment, the protective member 902 is made of lightweight thermoplastic. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 9, the length L of the protective element 902 is less than the width of the user's back. Consequently, the rest of the hip pads 900 can bend around the back of the user. Moreover, the limitation of the length L of the protective member 902 reduces the overall weight of the safety belt 100. 10A-10C shows the protective member 902 in more detail. Specifically, 10A shows a front view of the shielding member 902. As shown in the drawing, the protective member 902 has apertures 1002 that allow the connection of the protective element 902 to the hip strip 900 by fasteners 906. The top view of the protective member 902 depicted in FIG. 10B. As illustrated, in this embodiment, the protective member 902 has a curvature. At 10C is a side view of the protective element 902, a first side surface of the shielding member 902 is configured to interact with hip plate and the second side surface 1006 provides protection against wear. In addition, the 10C shows the raised portion 904, which, together with hip pad 900 provides a passage for the strap and wear protection straps and hip pads.

[0035] While herein illustrated and described specific embodiments, those skilled clearly shown that the specific embodiments can be replaced by any structure that solves the same problem. This application is intended to cover any modifications or embodiments of the present invention. Thus, it is understood that the present invention be limited only by the claims and their equivalents.