EP1248662B1 - Fall-prevention device - Google Patents

Fall-prevention device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1248662B1
EP1248662B1 EP01903962A EP01903962A EP1248662B1 EP 1248662 B1 EP1248662 B1 EP 1248662B1 EP 01903962 A EP01903962 A EP 01903962A EP 01903962 A EP01903962 A EP 01903962A EP 1248662 B1 EP1248662 B1 EP 1248662B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
cam
finger
connector
opening
retaining support
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP01903962A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1248662A2 (en
Inventor
Rodolphe Argoud
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Argoud Rodolphe
Original Assignee
Argoud Rodolphe
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Argoud Rodolphe filed Critical Argoud Rodolphe
Publication of EP1248662A2 publication Critical patent/EP1248662A2/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1248662B1 publication Critical patent/EP1248662B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
    • A62B35/0043—Lifelines, lanyards, and anchors therefore
    • A62B35/0056—Horizontal lifelines
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B1/00—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like
    • A62B1/06—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices
    • A62B1/14—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brakes sliding on the rope

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an anti-fall device, intended to ensure the safety of a person caused to move in height, or, in general, to prevent the fall of any load caused to be moved in height.
  • This device is of the type intended to be engaged and normally moved along a retention medium, such as a cable, a rope or a rail, and to lock on this support in case of fall of the person or said charge.
  • This blocking can also occur when a traction necessary to allow the displacement of the device on an inclined portion of said retention medium is no longer exerted.
  • the invention is particularly useful to ensure people working at height or people engaged in sports or tourism activities in which fall protection is required.
  • the cams of this device are normally kept in the active position. A pull on the carabiner, perpendicular to the cable, allows to bring these cams to the erasure position, to allow movement of the device.
  • This device has the disadvantage of having a relatively complex structure, heavy and expensive, resulting in particular from the resistant structure that must have the aforementioned rods and rods, and the pins for pivoting thereof, to withstand the forces generated by the fall of the user.
  • the conformation of said opening is such that the cams pivot in the active position only when the carabiner reaches the corresponding end of this opening.
  • This conformation makes it possible to disengage the device from around the cable when, at the beginning of the fall, said pull of the carabiner perpendicularly to the cable ceases.
  • this device does not appear likely to lock properly below a tilt of the cable 45 degrees.
  • the document DE 31 19 355 discloses an anti-fall device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention aims to remedy these essential disadvantages.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an anti-fall device that can be used with horizontal, vertical or inclined retention supports, or comprising horizontal, vertical and / or inclined portions; this device must be able to operate in both directions of movement along the retention support, must be able to easily cross the structures to ensure the anchoring of the retention support, must be able to be put in place at any point of a support of retention, and must maintain a relatively simple, lightweight and inexpensive structure.
  • the invention also aims to provide an anti-fall device involving a voluntary action of a user to allow movement of the device along the retention support, and blocking immediately when, on an inclined portion of said retention medium, this voluntary action ceases.
  • the invention relates to an anti-fall device according to claim 1.
  • the body thus comprises an opening receiving the connector, which eliminates the rods and rods mentioned above; the action of the connector directly against one or the other of said fingers allows immediate pivoting of a cam in case of a fall, even when the retention support is slightly inclined, without risk of opening the device.
  • the two spaced cams stabilize the device along the retention support, which allows a use of this device in one or the other direction of movement of this device along the retention support.
  • This spacing of the cams also makes it possible to avoid any tilting of the device relative to the retention support, which may cause an unwanted jamming of this device when crossing an anchoring structure of the retention support.
  • At least one cam is not normally placed in its aforementioned erasing position but, thanks to spring means associated with it, is normally placed in a position of light clamping of the retention support, sufficient to prevent free movement of the device along this retention support; the device is then equipped with an actuating member of this cam; this member has a part against which said connector and a part connected to the aforementioned finger of the cam can bear, and is shaped so that, when traction is exerted on the connector in a direction substantially perpendicular to the retention support, move this finger from the light clamping position mentioned above to the erasing position of the cam, and, in the event of a fall of the user, do not interfere with the coming of the connector bearing against this finger.
  • the displacement of the device is thus normally prevented, which is advantageous when the retention support is vertical or inclined; to release the movement of the device, the user exerts traction on said connector perpendicular to the retention support.
  • the connector when said traction is exerted on it, bears against the parts of the rods located at the central zone of the opening, causing these rods to move the cams to their erasing position.
  • each cam comprises a finger for its actuation and the device comprises a flexible link connecting these two fingers to one another, the length of this link being such that the connector, when said traction is exerted on it, bears against the central zone of the link in order to move the fingers to their position corresponding to the position of erasure of the cams.
  • the rim of the body of the device delimiting the lower part of said opening has a concave-shaped zone in which the connector is engaged when said traction substantially perpendicular to the retention support is exerted on it.
  • the connector is thus maintained in this concave zone when this traction is exerted, which greatly reduces the risk of an inadvertent blocking of the device during the movement of this device along the retention support or during the crossing of a structure anchoring the retention support.
  • this concave zone is bordered by two convex zones contributing to limit the inadvertent displacement of the connector in said opening.
  • the pad and each cam are shaped so as to allow, in a determined angular position of this cam, the lateral engagement of the retention support between this pad and this cam.
  • the device can thus be engaged on the retention support at any point thereof, simply by bringing a cam then the other in this determined angular position.
  • each cam and the finger connected to it are shaped so that this finger is close to the finger of the other cam in this determined angular position, and so that the same angular position determined can only be achieved if the connector has been removed from said opening.
  • the device comprises at least one removable abutment associated with a cam, or two removable stops each of which is associated with one of the cams, this abutment preventing, when it is active, the coming of the cam in a determined angular position. allowing the lateral engagement of the retention support between this pad and this cam, and not preventing, in its erased position, the coming of the cam in this determined angular position.
  • This stop is an additional security since it involves a voluntary action of the user to achieve the erasure of the cam for the introduction or removal of the device on retention support.
  • the figure 1 represents a building 1 on which a person must work, being placed high up, so that person must be insured against falls.
  • the building 1 is equipped with a retention support 2 connected, by anchoring structures 3, according to the areas concerned, to scales 4, to a wall 5, to the inclined wall 6 of a
  • one end of the retention support 2 is attached to a ladder 4 and the other end is connected to a vertical wall 9 by means of a turnbuckle 10.
  • the retention support 2 thus has a vertical portion 2a that the user must travel in the direction of the climb to reach the terrace 8, an inclined portion 2b, a vertical portion 2c that the user must travel in the direction of the descent to reach terrace 8, and a horizontal portion 2d.
  • each anchoring structure 3 comprises a sleeve 11 surrounding the retention support 2, a base 12 attached to the building 1 or a ladder 4, and a connecting portion 13 connecting the sleeve 11 to the base 12 .
  • the device 20 shown in Figures 2 to 4 is intended to be engaged on the retention support 2 and to be moved along the portions 2a to 2d thereof; this device 20 serves as a docking point to a connector 21 of the carabiner type, intended to be connected, directly or via a lanyard, to a harness worn by the user.
  • this device comprises a body 25, two parts 26 pivotally mounted in this body 25, two pivoting rods 27 and two locking assemblies 28.
  • the body 25 is formed by two flanges 30, 31 and by a curved piece 32, hereinafter called "pad”, integral with the flange 30.
  • This pad 32 is adapted to be engaged on the retention support 2 and to be moved on the along this one.
  • the two flanges 30, 31 have identical shapes, elongate in a direction parallel to the retention support 2. Each has an elongate opening 35 parallel to the retention support 2, and the two openings 35 of the two flanges are placed opposite the one of the other. These openings 35 are adapted to receive the carabiner 21, as shown in particular the figure 3 .
  • the flanges 30, 31 receive gaskets 36 making it possible, at their ends, to make their edges non-aggressive for the user.
  • edges of the flanges 30, 31 delimiting the openings 35 in the lower part have a medial concave zone 37, bordered by two convex zones 38.
  • the two flanges 30, 31 are connected to one another by two riveted pins 40, which also serve as pivot axes for said pieces 26.
  • cam 41 and finger 42 are placed side by side.
  • finger 41 and finger 42 are placed side by side.
  • cam 41 and finger 42 are placed side by side.
  • finger 41 and finger 42 are placed side by side.
  • Each cam 41 is associated with a spring engaged on its axis, which normally holds it in the position shown in FIG. figure 5 . It has a rounded clamping wall 45 delimited, on the side of the flange 31, by a flange 46 and comprises, on its inner side, that is to say turned towards the other cam, an inclined face 47. Each cam 41 further has a flange 48 facing the inner face of the pad 32.
  • the fingers 42 have a length such that they extend through the openings 35.
  • the shape of their inner edges is such that, in the position of the pieces 26 shown in FIGS. Figures 2 to 4 , which is the one also shown in the figure 7 there is a space between these fingers 42, through which the carabiner 21 can be engaged.
  • This same shape is such that, as shown in FIG. figure 8 , the carabiner 21 must be removed from between the fingers 42 to allow to pivot one of the pieces 26, then the other, in the position of the piece 26 shown on the left of the figure 8 , allowing the engagement or release of the device 20 relative to the retention support 2.
  • One of the rods 27 is pivotally mounted on the flange 30 while the other rod 27 is pivotally mounted on the flange 31, as it appears in FIGS. figures 3 or 6 .
  • These pivots are made by means of pins 50 projecting from the internal faces of the flanges 30, 31.
  • each link 27 comprises a bulged portion, extending, on one side of its pivot axis, in the middle portion of the opening 35, and a curved portion, extending on the other side of the pivot axis and having a roller 52 at its free end. This roller 52 is able to roll against the outer edge of the corresponding finger 42.
  • the portions of the rods 27 located in the middle part of the opening 35 cover the zone 37 and hold the carabiner 21 outside this zone 37.
  • the carabiner 21 pivots the rods 27 and engages in the zone 37, as shown in FIGS. figures 6 and 7 .
  • This traction on the carabiner 21 can be exerted either directly, in case of sternal mooring to cross a vertical portion of the retention support 2, or over the long, in the other portions of the retention support 2.
  • the device can then be moved along the retention support 2 and pass through the structures 3.
  • the figure 8 shows that the rods 27 can be erased by pivoting, so as not to hinder the positioning of the parts 26 to allow the engagement or release of the device 20 relative to the retention support 2. These rods 27 can also fade by pivoting so as not to hinder the coming of a piece 26 in the intensive clamping position, as shown for the piece 26 on the left on the figure 9 or for the lower 26 piece on the figure 10 .
  • Each locking assembly 28 comprises, meanwhile, a slider 55 and a ball 56.
  • the slider 55 is movable in a groove formed in the slider 32 and is normally held by a spring (not shown) in the positions shown in FIG. the figure 4 .
  • the balls 56 are engaged in conical holes in this piece 32, which open into the inner face of this piece 32 and in the bottom of said groove. These holes are next to the normal positions of the sliders 55 shown in FIG. figure 4 .
  • Each ball 56 is movable between an extended position, visible on the figure 3 where it is normally held by the cursor 55 associated, and an erased position; in its extended position, the ball 56 protrudes beyond the inner face of the workpiece 32, until it is in the path of the corresponding flange 48 but is retained by the hole in which it is located; in its erased position, the ball 56 is fully retracted into this hole.
  • each locking assembly is positioned so that the rim 48 of the corresponding cam abuts against the ball 56 in the position of the parts 26 shown in this figure, which has the effect of limiting the pivoting of these parts 26 towards the inside.
  • the user wishing to move up or down a ladder 4 ties his harness to the device 20 via the carabiner 21. While climbing, it exerts a slight pull on the carabiner 21, sufficient to bring the parts 26 in the position shown at figure 7 , which allows the displacement of the device 20.
  • the user To cross a horizontal portion 2d or inclined 2b of the retention support 2, the user mates with the device 20 by using the lanyard, on which it exerts a traction to allow the displacement of the device 20 along the retention support 2 and crossing the structures 3.
  • the device 20 is not equipped with rods 27 but includes a flexible cable 60 connecting the fingers 42 to one another.
  • This cable 60 allows the pivoting of the fingers 42 according to the different positions mentioned above.
  • Figures 14 and 15 and does not prevent the pivoting of the pieces 26 in the event of a fall, in the positions shown in FIGS. Figures 16 to 18 .
  • FIGS 19 to 26 represent an embodiment of the device 20 in which are found elements already described, designated by the same reference numerals.
  • the device 20 is unidirectional, in that it only allows locking in a direction of sliding along the cable 2.
  • Only one of the cams 41 comprises a finger 42, and this finger 42 is equipped with a ring 70, pivotally mounted relative thereto.
  • This ring 70 allows, as is deduced from the figure 22 , to bring this cam 41 in position allowing the sliding of the device 20 along the cable 2 when a pull is exerted on the carabiner 21 perpendicularly to this cable 2. It appears on the figure 24 that the carabiner 21 must be removed from the ring 70 to allow the cam 41 to be brought into the position shown for the introduction of the cable 2 between it and the shoe 32.
  • the second cam 41 serves essentially to guide the device 20. It is normally maintained in the position shown on the figure 22 and can be pivoted into a position allowing the engagement of the cable 2 between it and the shoe 32.
  • the movement of the device along the retention support can be by sliding, sliding or rolling; this retention support can be flexible or rigid, and in particular be constituted by a cable, a rope or a rail.

Landscapes

  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Emergency Management (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Emergency Lowering Means (AREA)
  • Crushing And Grinding (AREA)
  • Clamps And Clips (AREA)
  • Telephone Function (AREA)
  • Control Of Motors That Do Not Use Commutators (AREA)
  • Knitting Machines (AREA)
  • Warping, Beaming, Or Leasing (AREA)
  • Portable Nailing Machines And Staplers (AREA)
  • Details Of Aerials (AREA)

Abstract

A fall-arresting device includes a body which has a runner, two pivoting cams, and a system for actuating at least one of these cams in the event of the user or of a load falling. The body has an elongate opening intended to accommodate the member allowing the user to be harnessed to the device, particularly a shackle, and the two cams are placed some distance apart. The system for actuating the cams includes at least one finger secured to a cam, each finger lying in the path followed by the shackle in said the opening if the user or the load falls.

Description

La présente invention concerne un dispositif anti-chute, destiné à assurer la sécurité d'une personne amenée à se déplacer en hauteur, ou, d'une manière générale, à prévenir la chute d'une charge quelconque amenée à être déplacée en hauteur.The present invention relates to an anti-fall device, intended to ensure the safety of a person caused to move in height, or, in general, to prevent the fall of any load caused to be moved in height.

Ce dispositif est du type prévu pour être engagé et être déplacé normalement le long d'un support de rétention, tel qu'un câble, une corde ou un rail, et pour se bloquer sur ce support en cas de chute de la personne ou de ladite charge. Ce blocage peut également se produire lorsqu'une traction nécessaire pour permettre le déplacement du dispositif sur une portion inclinée dudit support de rétention, n'est plus exercée.This device is of the type intended to be engaged and normally moved along a retention medium, such as a cable, a rope or a rail, and to lock on this support in case of fall of the person or said charge. This blocking can also occur when a traction necessary to allow the displacement of the device on an inclined portion of said retention medium is no longer exerted.

L'invention est en particulier utilisable pour assurer des personnes travaillant en hauteur ou des personnes se livrant à des activités sportives ou touristiques au cours desquelles une assurance contre les chutes est nécessaire.The invention is particularly useful to ensure people working at height or people engaged in sports or tourism activities in which fall protection is required.

Il existe des dispositifs de ce genre destinés à être utilisés uniquement le long d'un câble vertical et ne pouvant coulisser que dans un seul sens par rapport à ce support de rétention. Le déplacement d'un tel dispositif dans le sens inverse du sens normal de déplacement nécessite une action manuelle de l'utilisateur.There are devices of this kind intended to be used only along a vertical cable and being able to slide only in one direction with respect to this retention support. The displacement of such a device in the opposite direction of the normal direction of movement requires a manual action of the user.

D'autres dispositifs sont destinés à être utilisés uniquement le long d'un câble horizontal. Ces dispositifs ne comprennent pas de système de blocage et le câble constitue l'unique assurance contre la chute. L'utilisation de tels dispositifs est interdite dès lors que l'inclinaison du câble dépasse 15 degrés.Other devices are intended to be used only along a horizontal cable. These devices do not include a locking system and the cable is the only insurance against falling. The use of such devices is prohibited when the inclination of the cable exceeds 15 degrees.

Il existe un autre dispositif pouvant être déplacé, dans un sens ou dans le sens inverse, le long d'un câble comprenant une ou plusieurs portions verticales et/ou horizontales et/ou inclinées. Ce dispositif comprend :

  • un corps qui présente une partie recourbée, dite ci-après "patin", propre à être engagée et à être déplacée le long d'un câble ;
  • deux cames de blocage montées pivotantes sur le corps, propres, dans une position d'effacement, à autoriser le défilement du câble entre elles et le patin, et, dans une position active, à serrer le câble entre elles et le patin de manière à interdire le déplacement du dispositif le long du câble ; et
  • un système d'actionnement des cames, formé par deux biellettes reliées l'une à l'autre par une extrémité et par deux tringles reliées à ces biellettes d'une part et aux cames d'autre part ; ces biellettes et tringles délimitent entre elles une ouverture allongée, parallèle au câble, au travers de laquelle peut être engagé l'organe d'attachement de l'utilisateur au dispositif, en particulier un mousqueton.
There is another device that can be moved, in a direction or in the opposite direction, along a cable comprising one or more vertical and / or horizontal and / or inclined portions. This device comprises:
  • a body which has a curved portion, hereinafter called "pad", adapted to be engaged and to be moved along a cable;
  • two locking cams pivotally mounted on the body, clean, in an erasure position, to allow the cable to run between them and the pad, and, in an active position, to clamp the cable between them and the pad so as to prohibit the movement of the device along the cable; and
  • a cam actuation system, formed by two rods connected to one another by one end and two rods connected to these rods on the one hand and the cams on the other hand; these rods and rods delimit between them an elongate opening, parallel to the cable, through which can be engaged the attachment member of the user to the device, in particular a carabiner.

Les cames de ce dispositif sont normalement maintenues en position active. Une traction sur le mousqueton, perpendiculairement au câble, permet d'amener ces cames en position d'effacement, pour autoriser le déplacement du dispositif.The cams of this device are normally kept in the active position. A pull on the carabiner, perpendicular to the cable, allows to bring these cams to the erasure position, to allow movement of the device.

En cas de chute de l'utilisateur le long d'un câble vertical ou incliné, le mousqueton se déplace vers l'une des extrémités de ladite ouverture, et n'exerce donc plus ladite traction, de sorte que les cames reviennent en position active, bloquant ainsi le dispositif.In the event of a fall of the user along a vertical or inclined cable, the carabiner moves towards one of the ends of said opening, and therefore no longer exerts said traction, so that the cams return to their active position. thus blocking the device.

Ce dispositif a pour inconvénient d'avoir une structure relativement complexe, lourde et onéreuse, résultant en particulier de la structure résistante que doivent avoir les biellettes et tringles précitées, ainsi que les broches permettant le pivotement de celles-ci, pour résister aux efforts générés par la chute de l'utilisateur.This device has the disadvantage of having a relatively complex structure, heavy and expensive, resulting in particular from the resistant structure that must have the aforementioned rods and rods, and the pins for pivoting thereof, to withstand the forces generated by the fall of the user.

De plus, la conformation de ladite ouverture est telle que les cames ne pivotent en position active que lorsque le mousqueton atteint l'extrémité correspondante de cette ouverture. Cette conformation rend possible un désengagement du dispositif d'autour du câble lorsque, en début de chute, ladite traction du mousqueton perpendiculairemement au câble cesse. De plus, ce dispositif n'apparaît pas susceptible de se bloquer correctement en dessous d'une inclinaison du câble de 45 degrés.In addition, the conformation of said opening is such that the cams pivot in the active position only when the carabiner reaches the corresponding end of this opening. This conformation makes it possible to disengage the device from around the cable when, at the beginning of the fall, said pull of the carabiner perpendicularly to the cable ceases. In addition, this device does not appear likely to lock properly below a tilt of the cable 45 degrees.

Le document DE 31 19 355 décrit un dispositif anti-chute selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The document DE 31 19 355 discloses an anti-fall device according to the preamble of claim 1.

La présente invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients essentiels.The present invention aims to remedy these essential disadvantages.

L'invention a en particulier pour objectif de fournir un dispositif anti-chute pouvant être utilisé avec des supports de rétention horizontaux, verticaux ou inclinés, ou comprenant des portions horizontales, verticales et/ou inclinées ; ce dispositif doit pouvoir fonctionner dans les deux sens de déplacement le long du support de rétention, doit pouvoir facilement franchir les structures permettant d'assurer l'ancrage du support de rétention, doit pouvoir être mis en place en tout point d'un support de rétention, et doit conserver une structure relativement simple, légère et peu onéreuse.In particular, the object of the invention is to provide an anti-fall device that can be used with horizontal, vertical or inclined retention supports, or comprising horizontal, vertical and / or inclined portions; this device must be able to operate in both directions of movement along the retention support, must be able to easily cross the structures to ensure the anchoring of the retention support, must be able to be put in place at any point of a support of retention, and must maintain a relatively simple, lightweight and inexpensive structure.

L'invention a également pour objectif de fournir un dispositif anti-chute impliquant une action volontaire d'un utilisateur pour permettre le déplacement du dispositif le long du support de rétention, et se bloquant immédiatement lorsque, sur une portion inclinée dudit support de rétention, cette action volontaire cesse.The invention also aims to provide an anti-fall device involving a voluntary action of a user to allow movement of the device along the retention support, and blocking immediately when, on an inclined portion of said retention medium, this voluntary action ceases.

Ainsi, l'invention concerne un dispositif anti-chute conforme à la revendication 1.Thus, the invention relates to an anti-fall device according to claim 1.

Le corps comprend ainsi une ouverture recevant le connecteur, ce qui élimine les biellettes et tringles précitées ; l'action du connecteur directement contre l'un ou l'autre desdits doigts permet un pivotement immédiat d'une came en cas de chute, même lorsque le support de rétention est faiblement incliné, sans risque d'ouverture du dispositif.The body thus comprises an opening receiving the connector, which eliminates the rods and rods mentioned above; the action of the connector directly against one or the other of said fingers allows immediate pivoting of a cam in case of a fall, even when the retention support is slightly inclined, without risk of opening the device.

En outre, les deux cames espacées stabilisent le dispositif le long du support de rétention, ce qui permet une utilisation de ce dispositif dans l'un ou l'autre des sens de déplacement de ce dispositif le long du support de rétention. Cet espacement des cames permet également d'éviter tout basculement du dispositif par rapport au support de rétention, susceptible de causer un coincement intempestif de ce dispositif lors du franchissement d'une structure d'ancrage du support de rétention.In addition, the two spaced cams stabilize the device along the retention support, which allows a use of this device in one or the other direction of movement of this device along the retention support. This spacing of the cams also makes it possible to avoid any tilting of the device relative to the retention support, which may cause an unwanted jamming of this device when crossing an anchoring structure of the retention support.

De préférence, au moins une came n'est pas placée normalement dans sa position d'effacement précitée mais, grâce à des moyens à ressort qui lui sont associés, est placée normalement dans une position de léger serrage du support de rétention, suffisant pour empêcher le déplacement libre du dispositif le long de ce support de rétention ; le dispositif est alors équipé d'un organe d'actionnement de cette came ; cet organe présente une partie contre laquelle peut porter ledit connecteur et une partie reliée au doigt précité de la came, et est conformé pour, lorsqu'une traction est exercée sur le connecteur dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire au support de rétention, déplacer ce doigt depuis la position de léger serrage précitée jusqu'à la position d'effacement de la came, et pour, en cas de chute de l'utilisateur, ne pas gêner la venue du connecteur en appui contre ce doigt.Preferably, at least one cam is not normally placed in its aforementioned erasing position but, thanks to spring means associated with it, is normally placed in a position of light clamping of the retention support, sufficient to prevent free movement of the device along this retention support; the device is then equipped with an actuating member of this cam; this member has a part against which said connector and a part connected to the aforementioned finger of the cam can bear, and is shaped so that, when traction is exerted on the connector in a direction substantially perpendicular to the retention support, move this finger from the light clamping position mentioned above to the erasing position of the cam, and, in the event of a fall of the user, do not interfere with the coming of the connector bearing against this finger.

Le déplacement du dispositif est ainsi normalement empêché, ce qui est avantageux lorsque le support de rétention est vertical ou incliné ; pour libérer le déplacement du dispositif, l'utilisateur exerce une traction sur ledit connecteur perpendiculairement au support de rétention.The displacement of the device is thus normally prevented, which is advantageous when the retention support is vertical or inclined; to release the movement of the device, the user exerts traction on said connector perpendicular to the retention support.

Dès que ladite traction sur le connecteur cesse, la ou les cames retrouvent leur position de léger serrage du support de rétention, ce qui a pour effet d'immobiliser le dispositif le long du support de rétention ; en cas de chute de l'utilisateur ou de la charge, cette immobilisation permet au connecteur vient immédiatement porter contre le doigt d'une came pour assurer le blocage du dispositif. Un fonctionnement très efficace et très sûr de ce dispositif est ainsi obtenu.As soon as said traction on the connector stops, the cam or cams find their position of light tightening of the retention medium, which has the effect of immobilizing the device along the retention medium; in the event of a fall of the user or of the load, this immobilization makes it possible for the connector to come immediately against the finger of a cam in order to lock the device. A very efficient and very safe operation of this device is thus obtained.

Selon une première forme de réalisation de l'invention dans ce cas, chaque came comprend un doigt pour son actionnement et le dispositif comprend deux biellettes montées pivotantes sur ledit corps, à savoir

  • une première biellette dont une partie, située d'un côté de l'axe de pivotement de la biellette, s'étend au niveau de la zone médiane de ladite ouverture et dont l'autre partie, située de l'autre côté de cet axe de pivotement, vient en prise avec l'un desdits doigts, et
  • une deuxième biellette, dont une partie, située d'un côté de l'axe de pivotement de la biellette, s'étend au niveau de la zone médiane de ladite ouverture et dont l'autre partie, située de l'autre côté de cet axe de pivotement, vient en prise avec l'autre desdits doigts.
According to a first embodiment of the invention in this case, each cam comprises a finger for its actuation and the device comprises two rods pivotally mounted on said body, namely
  • a first link, part of which, located on one side of the axis of pivoting of the link, extends at the middle zone of said opening and the other part, located on the other side of this axis pivoting, engages with one of said fingers, and
  • a second link, a portion of which, located on one side of the pivot axis of the rod, extends at the central zone of said opening and the other portion, located on the other side of this pivot axis, engages with the other of said fingers.

Le connecteur, lorsque ladite traction est exercée sur lui, porte contre les parties des biellettes situées au niveau de la zone médiane de l'ouverture, ce qui amène ces biellettes à déplacer les cames vers leur position d'effacement.The connector, when said traction is exerted on it, bears against the parts of the rods located at the central zone of the opening, causing these rods to move the cams to their erasing position.

Selon une deuxième forme de réalisation de l'invention, dans le même cas, chaque came comprend un doigt pour son actionnement et le dispositif comprend un lien souple reliant ces deux doigts l'un à l'autre, la longueur de ce lien étant telle que le connecteur, lorsque ladite traction est exercée sur lui, porte contre la zone centrale du lien afin de déplacer les doigts vers leur position correspondant à la position d'effacement des cames.According to a second embodiment of the invention, in the same case, each cam comprises a finger for its actuation and the device comprises a flexible link connecting these two fingers to one another, the length of this link being such that the connector, when said traction is exerted on it, bears against the central zone of the link in order to move the fingers to their position corresponding to the position of erasure of the cams.

Avantageusement, le rebord du corps du dispositif délimitant la partie inférieure de ladite ouverture présente une zone de forme concave dans laquelle le connecteur est engagé lorsque ladite traction sensiblement perpendiculaire au support de rétention est exercée sur lui.Advantageously, the rim of the body of the device delimiting the lower part of said opening has a concave-shaped zone in which the connector is engaged when said traction substantially perpendicular to the retention support is exerted on it.

Le connecteur est ainsi maintenu dans cette zone concave lorsque cette traction est exercée, ce qui réduit fortement le risque d'un blocage intempestif du dispositif au cours du déplacement de ce dispositif le long du support de rétention ou au cours du franchissement d'une structure d'ancrage du support de rétention.The connector is thus maintained in this concave zone when this traction is exerted, which greatly reduces the risk of an inadvertent blocking of the device during the movement of this device along the retention support or during the crossing of a structure anchoring the retention support.

De préférence, cette zone concave est bordée par deux zones convexes contribuant à limiter le déplacement intempestif du connecteur dans ladite ouverture.Preferably, this concave zone is bordered by two convex zones contributing to limit the inadvertent displacement of the connector in said opening.

Avantageusement, le patin et chaque came sont conformés de manière à permettre, dans une position angulaire déterminée de cette came, l'engagement latéral du support de rétention entre ce patin et cette came.Advantageously, the pad and each cam are shaped so as to allow, in a determined angular position of this cam, the lateral engagement of the retention support between this pad and this cam.

Le dispositif peut ainsi être engagé sur le support de rétention en tout point de celui-ci, simplement en amenant une came puis l'autre dans cette position angulaire déterminée.The device can thus be engaged on the retention support at any point thereof, simply by bringing a cam then the other in this determined angular position.

De préférence, dans ce cas, chaque came et le doigt relié à elle sont conformés de telle sorte que ce doigt se trouve à proximité du doigt de l'autre came dans cette position angulaire déterminée, et de telle sorte que cette même position angulaire déterminée ne puisse être atteinte qu'à condition que le connecteur ait été retiré de ladite ouverture.Preferably, in this case, each cam and the finger connected to it are shaped so that this finger is close to the finger of the other cam in this determined angular position, and so that the same angular position determined can only be achieved if the connector has been removed from said opening.

Il est donc nécessaire de retirer le connecteur pour amener successivement les cames dans leurs positions angulaires déterminées, ce qui interdit tout retrait du dispositif hors du support de rétention tant que le connecteur est attaché à ce dispositif. Une sécurité supplémentaire contre tout risque de mauvaise manipulation du dispositif est ainsi obtenue.It is therefore necessary to remove the connector to successively bring the cams into their determined angular positions, which prevents any removal of the device from the retention medium as the connector is attached to this device. Additional security against any risk of mishandling the device is thus obtained.

Avantageusement, le dispositif comprend au moins une butée amovible associée à une came, ou deux butées amovibles dont chacune est associée à l'une des cames, cette butée interdisant, lorsqu'elle est active, la venue de la came dans une position angulaire déterminée permettant l'engagement latéral du support de rétention entre ce patin et cette came, et ne faisant pas obstacle, dans sa position effacée, à la venue de la came dans cette position angulaire déterminée.Advantageously, the device comprises at least one removable abutment associated with a cam, or two removable stops each of which is associated with one of the cams, this abutment preventing, when it is active, the coming of the cam in a determined angular position. allowing the lateral engagement of the retention support between this pad and this cam, and not preventing, in its erased position, the coming of the cam in this determined angular position.

Cette butée constitue une sécurité supplémentaire puisque puisqu'elle implique une action volontaire de l'utilisateur pour réaliser l'effacement de la came en vue de la mise en place ou du retrait du dispositif sur support de rétention.This stop is an additional security since it involves a voluntary action of the user to achieve the erasure of the cam for the introduction or removal of the device on retention support.

Pour sa bonne compréhension, l'invention est à nouveau décrite ci-dessous en référence au dessin schématique annexé représentant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, trois formes de réalisation possibles du dispositif qu'elle concerne.

  • La figure 1 est une vue de côté d'un édifice sur lequel une personne doit travailler en hauteur, cet édifice étant équipé d'un support de rétention pour assurer cette personne contre les chutes ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de face d'un dispositif anti-chute selon une première forme de réalisation, pouvant être engagé et être déplacé sur ledit support de rétention, cette figure représentant également en coupe le connecteur permettant l'amarrage de l'utilisateur à ce dispositif ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de côté de ce dispositif, le support de rétention étant vu en coupe ;
  • la figure 4 en est une vue similaire à la figure 2, de dos ;
  • la figure 5 en est une vue de face, dans une position de fonctionnement, le dispositif étant représenté avec retrait d'un flasque et d'une biellette qu'il comprend, pour la clarté du dessin ;
  • la figure 6 en est une vue de côté similaire à la figure 3, lors du franchissement d'une structure permettant l'ancrage du support de rétention à l'édifice ;
  • la figure 7 en est une vue similaire à la figure 5, dans une autre position de fonctionnement ;
  • la figure 8 en est une vue similaire à la figure 5, en cours de sa mise en place sur le support de rétention ou de son retrait par rapport à celui-ci ;
  • la figure 9 en est une vue similaire à la figure 5, en position de blocage sur une portion de support de rétention inclinée ;
  • la figure 10 en est une vue similaire la figure 5, en position de blocage sur une portion de support de rétention verticale ;
  • les figures 11 à 18 en sont des vues selon une deuxième forme de réalisation, ces figures étant similaires, respectivement, aux figures 2 à 5 et 7 à 10 ; et
  • les figures 19 à 26 en sont des vues selon une troisième forme de réalisation, ces figures étant similaires, respectivement, aux figures 2 à 6 et 8 à 10.
For a good understanding, the invention is again described below with reference to the attached schematic drawing showing, by way of non-limiting example, three possible embodiments of the device it relates.
  • The figure 1 is a side view of a building on which a person is to work at a height, the building being equipped with a retention support to ensure that person is safe from falls;
  • the figure 2 is a front view of an anti-fall device according to a first embodiment, can be engaged and be moved on said retention support, this figure also showing in section the connector for docking the user to this device ;
  • the figure 3 is a side view of this device, the retention support being seen in section;
  • the figure 4 is a view similar to the figure 2 , back ;
  • the figure 5 is a front view, in an operating position, the device being shown with removal of a flange and a connecting rod that it comprises, for clarity of the drawing;
  • the figure 6 is a side view similar to the figure 3 when crossing a structure allowing anchoring of the retention support to the building;
  • the figure 7 is a view similar to the figure 5 in another operating position;
  • the figure 8 is a view similar to the figure 5 , in the course of being put in place on the retention support or its withdrawal relative thereto;
  • the figure 9 is a view similar to the figure 5 in the locked position on an inclined retention support portion;
  • the figure 10 is a similar view the figure 5 in blocking position on a vertical retention support portion;
  • the Figures 11 to 18 are views according to a second embodiment, these figures being similar, respectively, to Figures 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 ; and
  • the Figures 19 to 26 are views according to a third embodiment, these figures being similar, respectively, to Figures 2 to 6 and 8 to 10 .

La figure 1 représente un édifice 1 sur lequel une personne doit travailler, en étant placée en hauteur, de sorte que cette personne doit être assurée contre les chutes. À cet effet, l'édifice 1 est équipé d'un support de rétention 2 relié, par des structures d'ancrage 3, selon les zones concernées, à des échelles 4, à un muret 5, à la paroi inclinée 6 d'un édicule 7 ou à une terrasse 8. Dans l'exemple représenté, une extrémité du support de rétention 2 est fixée à une échelle 4 et l'autre extrémité est reliée à une paroi verticale 9 par l'intermédiaire d'un ridoir 10.The figure 1 represents a building 1 on which a person must work, being placed high up, so that person must be insured against falls. For this purpose, the building 1 is equipped with a retention support 2 connected, by anchoring structures 3, according to the areas concerned, to scales 4, to a wall 5, to the inclined wall 6 of a In the example shown, one end of the retention support 2 is attached to a ladder 4 and the other end is connected to a vertical wall 9 by means of a turnbuckle 10.

Le support de rétention 2 présente ainsi une portion verticale 2a que l'utilisateur doit parcourir dans le sens de la montée pour atteindre la terrasse 8, une portion inclinée 2b, une portion verticale 2c que l'utilisateur doit parcourir dans le sens de la descente pour atteindre la terrasse 8, et une portion horizontale 2d.The retention support 2 thus has a vertical portion 2a that the user must travel in the direction of the climb to reach the terrace 8, an inclined portion 2b, a vertical portion 2c that the user must travel in the direction of the descent to reach terrace 8, and a horizontal portion 2d.

En référence à la figure 6, il apparaît que chaque structure d'ancrage 3 comprend un manchon 11 entourant le support de rétention 2, une embase 12 fixée à l'édifice 1 ou à une échelle 4, et une partie de liaison 13 reliant ce manchon 11 à cette embase 12.With reference to the figure 6 , it appears that each anchoring structure 3 comprises a sleeve 11 surrounding the retention support 2, a base 12 attached to the building 1 or a ladder 4, and a connecting portion 13 connecting the sleeve 11 to the base 12 .

Le dispositif 20 représenté aux figures 2 à 4 est destiné à être engagé sur le support de rétention 2 et à être déplacé le long des portions 2a à 2d de celui-ci ; ce dispositif 20 sert de point d'amarrage à un connecteur 21 de type mousqueton de sécurité, destiné à être relié, directement ou par l'intermédiaire d'une longe, à un harnais que porte l'utilisateur.The device 20 shown in Figures 2 to 4 is intended to be engaged on the retention support 2 and to be moved along the portions 2a to 2d thereof; this device 20 serves as a docking point to a connector 21 of the carabiner type, intended to be connected, directly or via a lanyard, to a harness worn by the user.

Ainsi que cela apparaît, ce dispositif comprend un corps 25, deux pièces 26 montées pivotantes dans ce corps 25, deux biellettes pivotantes 27 et deux ensembles de verrouillage 28.As it appears, this device comprises a body 25, two parts 26 pivotally mounted in this body 25, two pivoting rods 27 and two locking assemblies 28.

Le corps 25 est formé par deux flasques 30, 31 et par une pièce recourbée 32, dite ci-après "patin", solidaire du flasque 30. Ce patin 32 est propre à être engagé sur le support de rétention 2 et à être déplacé le long de celui-ci.The body 25 is formed by two flanges 30, 31 and by a curved piece 32, hereinafter called "pad", integral with the flange 30. This pad 32 is adapted to be engaged on the retention support 2 and to be moved on the along this one.

Les deux flasques 30, 31 ont des formes identiques, allongées dans une direction parallèle au support de rétention 2. Chacun présente une ouverture 35 allongée, parallèle au support de rétention 2, et les deux ouvertures 35 des deux flasques sont placées en regard l'une de l'autre. Ces ouvertures 35 sont propres à recevoir le mousqueton 21, ainsi que le montre notamment la figure 3.The two flanges 30, 31 have identical shapes, elongate in a direction parallel to the retention support 2. Each has an elongate opening 35 parallel to the retention support 2, and the two openings 35 of the two flanges are placed opposite the one of the other. These openings 35 are adapted to receive the carabiner 21, as shown in particular the figure 3 .

Les flasques 30, 31 reçoivent des garnitures 36 permettant, au niveau de leurs extrémités, de rendre leurs bords non agressifs pour l'utilisateur.The flanges 30, 31 receive gaskets 36 making it possible, at their ends, to make their edges non-aggressive for the user.

Les bords des flasques 30, 31 délimitant les ouvertures 35 en partie inférieure présentent une zone concave médiane 37, bordée par deux zones convexes 38.The edges of the flanges 30, 31 delimiting the openings 35 in the lower part have a medial concave zone 37, bordered by two convex zones 38.

Les deux flasques 30, 31 sont reliés l'un à l'autre par deux axes rivetés 40, qui servent également d'axes de pivotement pour lesdites pièces 26.The two flanges 30, 31 are connected to one another by two riveted pins 40, which also serve as pivot axes for said pieces 26.

Ces dernières sont placées côte à côte. Chacune d'elles présente une partie formant une came 41 et une partie formant un doigt 42, ces parties 41 et 42 étant dénommées ci-après "came" et "doigt" par simplification.These are placed side by side. Each of them has a portion forming a cam 41 and a portion forming a finger 42, these portions 41 and 42 being hereinafter referred to as "cam" and "finger" for simplification.

Chaque came 41 est associée à un ressort engagé sur son axe, qui la maintient normalement dans la position montrée à la figure 5. Elle présente une paroi de serrage 45 arrondie, délimitée, du côté du flasque 31, par un rebord 46 et comprend, sur son côté interne, c'est-à-dire tourné vers l'autre came, une face inclinée 47. Chaque came 41 présente en outre un rebord 48 tourné vers la face interne du patin 32.Each cam 41 is associated with a spring engaged on its axis, which normally holds it in the position shown in FIG. figure 5 . It has a rounded clamping wall 45 delimited, on the side of the flange 31, by a flange 46 and comprises, on its inner side, that is to say turned towards the other cam, an inclined face 47. Each cam 41 further has a flange 48 facing the inner face of the pad 32.

La forme de ces cames 41 est telle que :

  • dans la position de pivotement des pièces 26 montrée à la figure 5, les cames 41 opèrent un léger serrage du support de rétention 2, suffisant pour immobiliser le dispositif 20 le long du support de rétention 2;
  • dans la position de pivotement des pièces 26 montrée aux figures 6 et 7, la paroi 45 est maintenue à distance du support de rétention 2 et permet le déplacement du dispositif 20, tandis que le rebord 46 est maintenu à une distance du patin 32 qui est inférieure au diamètre du support de rétention 2 mais supérieure à l'épaisseur de la partie 13 d'une structure 3 ;
  • dans la position de pivotement de la pièce 26 montrée sur la gauche de la figure 8, la face 47 de la came 41 vient en regard du patin 32 et est placée à une distance de celui-ci légèrement supérieure au diamètre du support de rétention 2, ce qui permet l'engagement du support de rétention 2 entre la came 41 et le patin 32 ;
  • les pièces 26 situées sur la gauche de la figure 9 et en partie inférieure de la figure 10, opèrent, dans leurs positions de pivotement représentées, un serrage intensif du support de rétention 2, bloquant le déplacement du dispositif 20 le long de ce support de rétention 2 en cas de chute de l'utilisateur.
The shape of these cams 41 is such that:
  • in the pivoting position of the pieces 26 shown in FIG. figure 5 the cams 41 lightly tighten the retention support 2, sufficient to immobilize the device 20 along the retention support 2;
  • in the pivoting position of the pieces 26 shown in FIGS. figures 6 and 7 the wall 45 is kept at a distance from the retention support 2 and allows the device 20 to move, while the flange 46 is held at a distance from the pad 32 which is smaller than the diameter of the retention support 2 but greater than the thickness part 13 of a structure 3;
  • in the pivoting position of the piece 26 shown on the left of the figure 8 , the face 47 of the cam 41 comes opposite the shoe 32 and is placed at a distance thereof slightly greater than the diameter of the retention support 2, which allows the engagement of the retention support 2 between the cam 41 and the pad 32;
  • the rooms 26 located on the left of the figure 9 and in the lower part of the figure 10 , in their pivoting positions shown, operate an intensive tightening of the retention support 2, blocking the displacement of the device 20 along the retention support 2 in case of fall of the user.

Les doigts 42 présentent une longueur telle qu'ils s'étendent au travers des ouvertures 35. La forme de leurs bords internes est telle que, dans la position des pièces 26 montrées aux figures 2 à 4, qui est celle également montrée à la figure 7, il existe un espace entre ces doigts 42, au travers duquel peut être engagé le mousqueton 21. Cette même forme est telle que, ainsi que le montre la figure 8, le mousqueton 21 doit être retiré d'entre les doigts 42 pour permettre de faire pivoter l'une des pièces 26, puis l'autre, dans la position de la pièce 26 représentée sur la gauche de la figure 8, permettant l'engagement ou dégagement du dispositif 20 par rapport au support de rétention 2.The fingers 42 have a length such that they extend through the openings 35. The shape of their inner edges is such that, in the position of the pieces 26 shown in FIGS. Figures 2 to 4 , which is the one also shown in the figure 7 there is a space between these fingers 42, through which the carabiner 21 can be engaged. This same shape is such that, as shown in FIG. figure 8 , the carabiner 21 must be removed from between the fingers 42 to allow to pivot one of the pieces 26, then the other, in the position of the piece 26 shown on the left of the figure 8 , allowing the engagement or release of the device 20 relative to the retention support 2.

La forme des bords extérieurs de ces doigts 42 est arrondie, pour la raison exposée ci-dessous.The shape of the outer edges of these fingers 42 is rounded, for the reason explained below.

L'une des biellettes 27 est montée pivotante sur le flasque 30 tandis que l'autre biellette 27 est montée pivotante sur le flasque 31, ainsi que cela apparaît aux figures 3 ou 6. Ces pivotements sont réalisés au moyen de pions 50 faisant saillie des faces internes des flasques 30, 31.One of the rods 27 is pivotally mounted on the flange 30 while the other rod 27 is pivotally mounted on the flange 31, as it appears in FIGS. figures 3 or 6 . These pivots are made by means of pins 50 projecting from the internal faces of the flanges 30, 31.

Les figures 5 à 10 représentent la biellette 27 montée sur le flasque 30, l'ensemble flasque 31-biellette 27 étant retiré pour la clarté du dessin. Il apparaît que chaque biellette 27 comprend une partie renflée, s'étendant, d'un côté de son axe de pivotement, dans la partie médiane de l'ouverture 35, et une partie courbe, s'étendant de l'autre côté de l'axe de pivotement et comportant un galet 52 à son extrémité libre. Ce galet 52 est propre à rouler contre le bord extérieur du doigt 42 correspondant.The Figures 5 to 10 represent the rod 27 mounted on the flange 30, the flange assembly 31-link 27 being removed for clarity of the drawing. It appears that each link 27 comprises a bulged portion, extending, on one side of its pivot axis, in the middle portion of the opening 35, and a curved portion, extending on the other side of the pivot axis and having a roller 52 at its free end. This roller 52 is able to roll against the outer edge of the corresponding finger 42.

Dans la position normale de pivotement des pièces 26 montrée à la figure 5, les parties des biellettes 27 situées dans la partie médiane de l'ouverture 35 recouvrent la zone 37 et maintiennent le mousqueton 21 en dehors de cette zone 37. Lorsque l'utilisateur exerce une traction sur le mousqueton 21 dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire au support de rétention 2, le mousqueton 21 fait pivoter les biellettes 27 et s'engage dans la zone 37, comme montré aux figures 6 et 7. Cette traction sur le mousqueton 21 peut être exercée soit directement, en cas d'amarrage sternal pour franchir une portion verticale du support de rétention 2, soit sur la longue, dans les autres portions du support de rétention 2.In the normal pivoting position of the pieces 26 shown in FIG. figure 5 , the portions of the rods 27 located in the middle part of the opening 35 cover the zone 37 and hold the carabiner 21 outside this zone 37. When the user exerts a pull on the carabiner 21 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the support 2, the carabiner 21 pivots the rods 27 and engages in the zone 37, as shown in FIGS. figures 6 and 7 . This traction on the carabiner 21 can be exerted either directly, in case of sternal mooring to cross a vertical portion of the retention support 2, or over the long, in the other portions of the retention support 2.

Le dispositif peut alors être déplacé le long du support de rétention 2 et franchir les structures 3.The device can then be moved along the retention support 2 and pass through the structures 3.

La figure 8 montre que les biellettes 27 peuvent s'effacer par pivotement, pour ne pas gêner le positionnement des pièces 26 en vue de permettre l'engagement ou le dégagement du dispositif 20 par rapport au support de rétention 2. Ces biellettes 27 peuvent également s'effacer par pivotement pour ne pas gêner la venue d'une pièce 26 en position de serrage intensif, comme montré pour la pièce 26 de gauche sur la figure 9 ou pour la pièce 26 inférieure sur la figure 10.The figure 8 shows that the rods 27 can be erased by pivoting, so as not to hinder the positioning of the parts 26 to allow the engagement or release of the device 20 relative to the retention support 2. These rods 27 can also fade by pivoting so as not to hinder the coming of a piece 26 in the intensive clamping position, as shown for the piece 26 on the left on the figure 9 or for the lower 26 piece on the figure 10 .

Chaque ensemble de verrouillage 28 comprend, quant à lui, un curseur 55 et une bille 56. Le curseur 55 est déplaçable dans une rainure aménagée dans le patin 32 et est maintenu normalement, par un ressort (non représenté), dans les positions montrées à la figure 4.Each locking assembly 28 comprises, meanwhile, a slider 55 and a ball 56. The slider 55 is movable in a groove formed in the slider 32 and is normally held by a spring (not shown) in the positions shown in FIG. the figure 4 .

Les billes 56 sont engagées dans des trous coniques aménagés dans cette pièce 32, qui débouchent dans la face interne de cette pièce 32 et dans le fond de ladite rainure. Ces trous se trouvent en regard des positions normales des curseurs 55 montrées à la figure 4.The balls 56 are engaged in conical holes in this piece 32, which open into the inner face of this piece 32 and in the bottom of said groove. These holes are next to the normal positions of the sliders 55 shown in FIG. figure 4 .

Chaque bille 56 est mobile entre une position sortie, visible sur la figure 3, dans laquelle elle est normalement maintenue par le curseur 55 associé, et une position effacée ; dans sa position sortie, la billes 56 fait saillie au-delà de la face interne de la pièce 32, jusqu'à se trouver sur la trajectoire du rebord 48 correspondant mais est retenue par le trou dans lequel elle se trouve ; dans sa position effacée, la bille 56 est entièrement rétractée dans ce trou.Each ball 56 is movable between an extended position, visible on the figure 3 where it is normally held by the cursor 55 associated, and an erased position; in its extended position, the ball 56 protrudes beyond the inner face of the workpiece 32, until it is in the path of the corresponding flange 48 but is retained by the hole in which it is located; in its erased position, the ball 56 is fully retracted into this hole.

Ainsi que cela apparaît à la figure 7, chaque ensemble de verrouillage est positionné de telle sorte que le rebord 48 de la came correspondante vient buter contre la bille 56 dans la position des pièces 26 représentée sur cette figure, ce qui a pour effet de limiter le pivotement de ces pièces 26 vers l'intérieur.As it appears at the figure 7 each locking assembly is positioned so that the rim 48 of the corresponding cam abuts against the ball 56 in the position of the parts 26 shown in this figure, which has the effect of limiting the pivoting of these parts 26 towards the inside.

Pour amener l'une des pièces 26, puis l'autre, dans sa position d'engagement/dégagement du dispositif 20 par rapport au support de rétention 2, il est nécessaire d'effacer la bille 56 en déplaçant le curseur 55 selon les flèches imprimées sur la pièce 32, visibles à la figure 4.To bring one of the pieces 26, then the other, into its position of engagement / release of the device 20 relative to the retention support 2, it is necessary to erase the ball 56 by moving the cursor 55 according to the arrows printed on Exhibit 32, visible at figure 4 .

En pratique, l'utilisateur désirant monter ou descendre une échelle 4 amarre son harnais au dispositif 20 par l'intermédiaire du mousqueton 21. Tout en montant, il exerce une légère traction sur le mousqueton 21, suffisante pour amener les pièces 26 dans la position montrée à la figure 7, ce qui permet le déplacement du dispositif 20.In practice, the user wishing to move up or down a ladder 4 ties his harness to the device 20 via the carabiner 21. While climbing, it exerts a slight pull on the carabiner 21, sufficient to bring the parts 26 in the position shown at figure 7 , which allows the displacement of the device 20.

En cas de chute, cette traction n'est plus exercée, ce qui immobilise immédiatement le dispositif 20 sur le support de rétention 2, puis le mousqueton 21 vient porter contre le doigt 42 inférieur, comme le montre la figure 10, ce qui amène au blocage total et immédiat de ce dispositif 20.In the event of a fall, this traction is no longer exerted, which immediately immobilizes the device 20 on the retention support 2, then the carabiner 21 comes to bear against the lower finger 42, as shown in FIG. figure 10 , which leads to total and immediate blockage of this device 20.

Pour franchir une portion horizontale 2d ou inclinée 2b du support de rétention 2, l'utilisateur s'amarre au dispositif 20 en utilisant la longe, sur laquelle il exerce une traction pour permettre le déplacement du dispositif 20 le long du support de rétention 2 et le franchissement des structures 3. Les pièces 26, par leur espacement, stabilisent le dispositif 20 ; la zone 37 et les zones 38 stabilisent le mousqueton 21 pour éviter tout blocage intempestif du dispositif 20.To cross a horizontal portion 2d or inclined 2b of the retention support 2, the user mates with the device 20 by using the lanyard, on which it exerts a traction to allow the displacement of the device 20 along the retention support 2 and crossing the structures 3. The parts 26, by their spacing, stabilize the device 20; the zone 37 and the zones 38 stabilize the carabiner 21 to avoid any inadvertent blocking of the device 20.

Les figures 11 à 18 représentent une forme de réalisation du dispositif 20 très similaire à celle qui vient d'être exposée. Les éléments déjà décrits, qui se retrouvent dans cette deuxième forme de réalisation sont désignés par les mêmes références numériques.The Figures 11 to 18 represent an embodiment of the device 20 very similar to that which has just been exposed. The elements already described, which are found in this second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

Ainsi que le montrent ces figures, le dispositif 20 n'est pas équipé de biellettes 27 mais comprend une câblette souple 60 reliant les doigts 42 l'un à l'autre. Cette câblette 60 permet le pivotement des doigts 42 selon les différentes positions précitées montrées aux figures 14 et 15, et ne fait pas obstacle au pivotement des pièces 26 en cas de chute, dans les positions montrées aux figures 16 à 18.As shown in these figures, the device 20 is not equipped with rods 27 but includes a flexible cable 60 connecting the fingers 42 to one another. This cable 60 allows the pivoting of the fingers 42 according to the different positions mentioned above. Figures 14 and 15 , and does not prevent the pivoting of the pieces 26 in the event of a fall, in the positions shown in FIGS. Figures 16 to 18 .

Les figures 19 à 26 représentent une forme de réalisation du dispositif 20 dans laquelle se retrouvent des éléments déjà décrits, désignés par les mêmes références numériques.The Figures 19 to 26 represent an embodiment of the device 20 in which are found elements already described, designated by the same reference numerals.

Dans ce cas, le dispositif 20 est unidirectionnel, en ce sens qu'il ne permet un blocage que dans un sens de coulissement le long du câble 2. Une seule des cames 41 comprend un doigt 42, et ce doigt 42 est équipé d'un anneau 70, monté pivotant par rapport à lui. Cet anneau 70 permet, ainsi que cela se déduit de la figure 22, d'amener cette came 41 en position autorisant le coulissement du dispositif 20 le long du câble 2 lorsqu'une traction est exercée sur le mousqueton 21 perpendiculairement à ce câble 2. Il apparaît sur la figure 24 que le mousqueton 21 doit être retiré de l'anneau 70 pour permettre d'amener cette came 41 dans la position représentée permettant l'introduction du câble 2 entre elle et le patin 32.In this case, the device 20 is unidirectional, in that it only allows locking in a direction of sliding along the cable 2. Only one of the cams 41 comprises a finger 42, and this finger 42 is equipped with a ring 70, pivotally mounted relative thereto. This ring 70 allows, as is deduced from the figure 22 , to bring this cam 41 in position allowing the sliding of the device 20 along the cable 2 when a pull is exerted on the carabiner 21 perpendicularly to this cable 2. It appears on the figure 24 that the carabiner 21 must be removed from the ring 70 to allow the cam 41 to be brought into the position shown for the introduction of the cable 2 between it and the shoe 32.

La deuxième came 41 sert essentiellement au guidage du dispositif 20. Elle est maintenue normalement dans la position montrée sur la figure 22 et peut être pivotée dans une position permettant l'engagement du câble 2 entre elle et le patin 32.The second cam 41 serves essentially to guide the device 20. It is normally maintained in the position shown on the figure 22 and can be pivoted into a position allowing the engagement of the cable 2 between it and the shoe 32.

Il va de soi que l'invention n'est pas limitée aux formes de réalisation décrites ci-dessus à titre d'exemple mais qu'elle en embrasse au contraire toutes les variantes. Ainsi, le déplacement du dispositif le long du support de rétention peut se faire par coulissement, glissement ou roulement ; ce support de rétention peut être flexible ou rigide, et être notamment constitué par un câble, une corde ou un rail.It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above by way of example but that it encompasses all variants. Thus, the movement of the device along the retention support can be by sliding, sliding or rolling; this retention support can be flexible or rigid, and in particular be constituted by a cable, a rope or a rail.

Claims (9)

  1. Fall-arresting device intended to afford the safety of a person who has to move around at a height, or, in general, to prevent any load that has to be moved around at a height from falling, comprising :
    - a body (25) which has a part, hereinafter known as a "runner", which can be engaged over and moved along a flexible or rigid retaining support such as a cable (2), a rope or a rail, the body (25) having an opening (35) intended to accommodate a member (21) that allows the user or the load to be harnessed to the device (20),
    - two jamming cams (41) mounted so that they can pivot on the body (25) and able, in a retracted position, to allow the retaining support (2) to run between them and the runner (32) and, in an active position, to clamp the retaining support (2) between them and the runner (32) so as to prevent the device (20) from moving along the retaining support (2), the two cams (41) being placed some distance apart; and
    - a system (42) for actuating at least one of the cams (41) in the event of the user or of the load falling, bringing this or these cams (41) into the active position, the actuating system comprising at least one finger (42) secured to a cam (41), each finger (42) projecting on the opposite side to the runner (32) and having a length such that it lies in the path followed by said connector (21) in said opening (35) in the event of the user or of the load falling, so that the connector (21) acts on this finger (42) in the event of such a fall so as to bring the cam (41) connected to this finger (42) into the active position;
    the device being characterized in that:
    - the runner (32) forms a curved part which can be engaged over and moved along the retaining support (2);
    - the opening (35) formed in the body is elongate, its length being directed parallel to the retaining support (2) when the device (20) is engaged over this retaining support (2), the member (21), particularly a connector of the safety shackle type, being able to be engaged in the opening (35) in the space formed between the fingers (42) and being able to move in said opening (35) or to be removed from between the fingers (42).
  2. Device (20) according to Claim 1, characterized in that at least one cam (41) is associated with spring means which normally keep it in a position of lightly clamping the retaining support (2), to sufficient an extent to prevent the device (20) from moving freely along this retaining support (2), and in that the device (20) is equipped with a member (27, 60) for actuating this cam (41); this actuating member (27, 60) has a part against which said connector (21) can bear and a part connected to the aforementioned finger (42) of the cam (41), and is shaped so that when tension is exerted on the connector (21) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the retaining support (2), it moves this finger (42) from the aforementioned position of light clamping to the position of retraction of the cam (41) and so that, if the user falls, it does not impede the connector (21) coming to bear against this finger (42).
  3. Device (20) according to Claim 2, characterized in that each cam (41) comprises a finger (42) for actuating it and in that it comprises two link rods (27) mounted to pivot on said body (25), namely (i) a first link rod (27) of which one part, situated on one side of the axis of pivoting of the link rod (27), extends at the level of the central region of said opening (35) and of which the other part, situated on the other side of this axis of pivoting, comes into engagement with one of said fingers (42), and (ii) a second link rod (27) of which one part, situated on one side of the axis of pivoting of the link rod (27), extends at the level of the central region of said opening (35) and of which the other part, situated on the other side of this axis of pivoting, comes into engagement with the other of said fingers (42).
  4. Device (20) according to Claim 2, characterized in that each cam (41) comprises a finger for actuating it and in that it comprises a flexible link (60) connecting these two fingers (42) together, the length of the link (60) being such that the connector (21), when said tension is exerted on it, bears against the central region of this link (60) so as to move the fingers (42) into their position corresponding to the position of retraction of the cams (41).
  5. Device (20) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the edge of the body (25) of the device (20) delimiting the lower part of said opening (35) has a region (37) of concave shape in which the connector (21) is engaged when said tension essentially perpendicular to the retaining support is exerted on it.
  6. Device (20) according to Claim 5, characterized in that said concave region (37) is bordered by two convex regions (38) which contribute to limiting the unwanted movement of the shackle (21) in said opening (35).
  7. Device (20) according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the runner (32) and each cam (41) are shaped in such a way as to allow, when this cam (41) is in a determined angular position, the retaining support (2) to be engaged laterally between this runner (32) and this cam (41).
  8. Device (20) according to Claim 7, characterized in that each cam (41) and the finger (42) connected to it are shaped in such a way that this finger (42) is positioned near the finger (42) of the other cam (41) in said determined angular position, and in such a way that this same determined angular position can be reached only if the connector (21) has been removed from said opening (35).
  9. Device (20) according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises at least one removable stop (56) associated with a cam (41) or two removable stops (56) each of which is associated with one of the cams (41), this stop (56), when active, preventing the cam (41) from entering a determined angular position that allows the retaining support (2) to be engaged laterally between this runner (32) and this cam (41) and, in its retracted position, not impeding the arrival of the cam (41) in this determined angular position.
EP01903962A 2000-01-17 2001-01-16 Fall-prevention device Expired - Lifetime EP1248662B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0000541 2000-01-17
FR0000541A FR2803761B1 (en) 2000-01-17 2000-01-17 ANTI-FALL DEVICE
PCT/FR2001/000132 WO2001052938A2 (en) 2000-01-17 2001-01-16 Fall-prevention device

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1248662A2 EP1248662A2 (en) 2002-10-16
EP1248662B1 true EP1248662B1 (en) 2009-06-17

Family

ID=8845982

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP01903962A Expired - Lifetime EP1248662B1 (en) 2000-01-17 2001-01-16 Fall-prevention device

Country Status (9)

Country Link
US (1) US7007772B2 (en)
EP (1) EP1248662B1 (en)
CN (1) CN1177629C (en)
AT (1) ATE433784T1 (en)
AU (1) AU3190901A (en)
CA (1) CA2397878C (en)
DE (1) DE60138997D1 (en)
FR (1) FR2803761B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2001052938A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (26)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2389529A (en) * 2002-06-14 2003-12-17 Latchways Plc Fall arrest device
GB2398821B (en) * 2003-02-26 2005-01-05 Central Safety device
US7085745B2 (en) * 2003-03-05 2006-08-01 Klug John R Method and apparatus for identifying, managing, and controlling communications
CN100376302C (en) * 2003-09-09 2008-03-26 菲德司股份有限公司 Device for hanging and locking climbing ropes
WO2005044383A1 (en) * 2003-10-21 2005-05-19 Uniline Safety Systems Limited Fall arrest device and system incorporating the same
BE1016931A4 (en) * 2005-06-14 2007-10-02 Exponent Challenge Technology IMPROVED MULTIPLE FALL PROTECTION WITH FLEXIBLE ANCHOR LINE.
WO2008049899A1 (en) * 2006-10-27 2008-05-02 Faszinatour Touristik-Training-Event Gmbh Securing device
KR101361681B1 (en) * 2007-06-13 2014-02-12 익스포넌트 챌린지 테크놀러지, 쿠퍼러티브 벤누츠샵 메트 베퍼크테 안스프라켈리지크하이드 Fall arrest assembly
CN101125235B (en) * 2007-09-21 2010-12-08 沈阳工业大学 Free-fall slowly lowering mechanism
DE102008008577A1 (en) * 2008-02-11 2009-08-13 Lufthansa Engineering And Operational Services Gmbh fall Protection
GB2459654B (en) * 2008-04-28 2012-08-08 Latchways Plc Safety line traveller
DE102008033431B4 (en) * 2008-07-16 2010-03-04 Faszinatour Touristik - Training - Event Gmbh Stop element for a safety device
GB0816342D0 (en) * 2008-09-06 2008-10-15 Uniline Safety Systems Ltd Fall arrest device
CN101559264B (en) * 2009-04-29 2011-05-04 李文波 Descender for escaping
GB2471285A (en) * 2009-06-23 2010-12-29 Central Reversible fall arrest device
IT1396181B1 (en) * 2009-07-15 2012-11-16 Aludesign Spa INSURER DEVICE
CA2852745A1 (en) * 2011-10-20 2013-04-25 Prochute Securite Inc. Trolley comprising a fall arrest actuator
NL1039209C2 (en) * 2011-12-02 2013-06-06 Xsplatforms B V RUNNER FOR CONDUCTION ALONG A GUIDE CABLE OF AN ANCHORING DEVICE.
GB201303153D0 (en) * 2013-02-22 2013-04-10 Capital Safety Group Northern Europ Ltd Fall Arrest Device
FR3011475B1 (en) * 2013-10-07 2016-03-04 Simond Ets DESCENDOR-INSURER AUTOBLOQUANT
DE102014106227A1 (en) * 2014-05-05 2015-11-05 ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG Cable lock system
US10118057B2 (en) 2016-04-29 2018-11-06 Auburn University Fall restraint system
US10960252B2 (en) 2018-06-05 2021-03-30 Zipholdings, Llc Climbing-wall and pendulum-fall, swing apparatus and method
WO2020033517A1 (en) * 2018-08-10 2020-02-13 Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning And General Contracting Of New Jersey, Llc Fall restraint system for roof work
PL431297A1 (en) * 2019-09-27 2021-04-06 Cbr Rock Master Spółka Z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością Spółka Komandytowa Anchoring device
US11833376B2 (en) * 2019-11-01 2023-12-05 Honeywell International Inc. Horizontal lifeline shuttle apparatus

Family Cites Families (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3811155A (en) * 1972-06-21 1974-05-21 L Stafford Rope grab assembly
DE3119355A1 (en) * 1981-05-15 1982-12-09 Carl Stahl Gmbh & Co Kg, Gurt- Und Bandweberei, 7922 Herbrechtingen Anti-slip device
GB8627320D0 (en) * 1986-11-14 1986-12-17 Latchways Ltd Lockable load-transfer
FR2667791B1 (en) * 1990-10-12 1993-02-05 Securite Expansion REVERSIBLE ANTI-FALL DEVICE WITH A SEIZING ELEMENT.
GB2293193A (en) * 1994-09-19 1996-03-20 Latchways Ltd Fall arrest device
DE69528396T2 (en) * 1995-12-27 2003-06-05 S S E Sistemi Di Sicurezza Eur CRASH SAFETY DEVICE WITH IMPROVED BRAKING
CA2228429A1 (en) * 1998-01-30 1999-07-30 Norguard Industries Inc. Sliding rail anchor safety device
GB9823320D0 (en) * 1998-10-23 1998-12-23 Latchways Plc Two-way locking device for height safety apparatus
US6311625B1 (en) * 1999-12-15 2001-11-06 Meyer Ostrobrod Horizontal lifeline traversing device
FR2813800B1 (en) * 2000-09-13 2002-10-11 Dalloz Fall Prot SLIDER FOR LIFE LINE
FR2815876B1 (en) * 2000-11-02 2003-01-17 Protecta Internat Sa PERSONAL SAFETY METHOD AND DEVICE
WO2003089067A2 (en) * 2002-04-18 2003-10-30 Great Trango Holdings, Inc. Belay device for climbers

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CA2397878A1 (en) 2001-07-26
CA2397878C (en) 2008-08-19
CN1177629C (en) 2004-12-01
US7007772B2 (en) 2006-03-07
FR2803761A1 (en) 2001-07-20
US20030029672A1 (en) 2003-02-13
DE60138997D1 (en) 2009-07-30
ATE433784T1 (en) 2009-07-15
EP1248662A2 (en) 2002-10-16
WO2001052938A3 (en) 2002-02-07
FR2803761B1 (en) 2002-03-29
CN1395494A (en) 2003-02-05
AU3190901A (en) 2001-07-31
WO2001052938A2 (en) 2001-07-26

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1248662B1 (en) Fall-prevention device
EP0608164B1 (en) Mobile anchorage permitting safe movement in an horizontal axis
EP0680429B1 (en) Foldable assembly for the support or transportation of a person
EP0752255B1 (en) Mobile fall arrest device for flexible safety rope
EP0847501B1 (en) Safety snap hook
EP1359980B1 (en) Movable fall prevention device for a belay support
FR2620987A1 (en) DEVICE FOR VERTICALLY ADJUSTING A SAFETY BELT BRACKET
FR2617050A1 (en) Fall-prevention safety device sliding on a vertical or horizontal safety support
EP0225228A1 (en) Position adjusting device for a seat belt anchor
FR2830437A1 (en) System for anchoring wheeled stretcher to ambulance floor comprises two side catches which engage with stretcher axle, central lock in different position being fastened to frame at head of stretcher
EP1253280B1 (en) Device for a safety anchor
FR2654358A1 (en) SECURITY FASTENING PLATE.
EP3159048B1 (en) Material-holder device which can be adapted to a climbing harness
EP2496109A1 (en) Bottom-triggering wind safety umbrella
FR2525906A1 (en) SAFETY CABLE CLAMP TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM RISK OF FALLING
FR2694782A1 (en) Rotating gate latch with counterweight pinned to support - comprises arrowhead with middle cut-out section with parallel shoulders for gate bottom and bigger shoulder at counterweight end
EP0807730A1 (en) Device for allowing the securing of access to a given zone
EP2476334B1 (en) Clasp
FR2753744A1 (en) Ladder safety system
FR3040651A3 (en) BLADE FOR A HAND CUTTING TOOL, ASSOCIATED CUTTING TOOL, AND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A CUTTING TOOL AND CUTTING TOOL
FR2775307A1 (en) Road sign support panel with automatic opening and safety locking
EP4360716A1 (en) Mobile fall protection device
FR2763248A1 (en) Safety line locking mechanism, e.g. for workers operating on tall buildings
FR2750056A1 (en) Apparatus for climbing vertical posts or trees
EP1990072A1 (en) Moving anchoring carriage for lifeline

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20020708

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20030801

D18D Application deemed to be withdrawn (deleted)
RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: ARGOUD, RODOLPHE

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: ARGOUD, RODOLPHE

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: ARGOUD, RODOLPHE

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: ARGOUD, RODOLPHE

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20070206

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 60138997

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20090730

Kind code of ref document: P

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: NV

Representative=s name: CABINET GERMAIN & MAUREAU

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090917

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090928

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091017

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20100318

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20100131

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20100116

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PFA

Owner name: ARGOUD, RODOLPHE

Free format text: ARGOUD, RODOLPHE#LE MONT#38420 REVEL (FR) -TRANSFER TO- ARGOUD, RODOLPHE#LE MONT#38420 REVEL (FR)

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20100930

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090918

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20100201

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20100803

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20100116

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20100116

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PUE

Owner name: VERTIC SOCIETE A ACTIONS SIMPLIFIEE DE DROIT FRAN

Free format text: ARGOUD, RODOLPHE#LE MONT#38420 REVEL (FR) -TRANSFER TO- VERTIC SOCIETE A ACTIONS SIMPLIFIEE DE DROIT FRANCAIS#691 CHEMIN DES FONTAINES PARC TECHNOLOGIQUES#38190 BERNIN (FR)

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090617

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20190118

Year of fee payment: 19

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Payment date: 20190125

Year of fee payment: 19

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20200131

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200131

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200131

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200131