EP2247342A1

EP2247342A1 - Fall protection rail and fall protection method

Info

Publication number: EP2247342A1
Application number: EP09703529A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Walter De Boeck
Original assignee: Aerialtech SA
Current assignee: KEELOC LTD.
Priority date: 2008-01-23
Filing date: 2009-01-22
Publication date: 2010-11-10
Also published as: BE1017967A4; WO2009092576A1; US20100314196A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a fall protection rail having a securing point, wherein the recess receiving the securing means and/or the recess receiving an external securing means can be locked, and wherein the locking can be actuated by keys on the securing means and/or on the external securing means. The invention also relates to the associated fall protection rail method and to the use of the fall protection rail.

Description

Fall protection and fall protection method

The invention relates to a fall protection for objects that must travel distances under risk of falling, as a so-called running fall protection. The invention also relates to a fall protection method for said objects.

It is well known that objects that must travel distances at risk of falling, can be secured with a connecting means on a running parallel to the path locking means against falling. Fall protection devices of this type are known, for example, from structures, ships, via ferratas, high ropes courses and training areas for sporting, alpinistic or military purposes. The fall protection systems must comply with the requirements of European standard EN 15567, which requires that the fall protection must be maintained throughout the entire dwell time in areas with a risk of falling.

However, this requirement leads to contradictions between technical requirements and economic requirements, which is why various solutions have now been made for the technical realization of this requirement.

In general, a securing means running parallel to a path must be supported at certain intervals. If a connecting means according to EN 15567 is connected to this securing means, for example by a securing point in the manner of a ring or a snap hook, the anchoring points can not be overcome without the securing point being opened and removed and the existing fall protection being released.

According to a proposal in WO 2008/049143 A1, two carabiner hooks which are coupled together should solve the problem described above. In this case, a v- or y-shaped connecting means with two snap hooks should be connected to the securing means and both snap hooks are mechanical, fluidly, electrically, optically or via radio coupled to each other so that they mutually lock and unlock. If the snap of a snap hook is opened, the second snap hook is blocked. Consequently, it can not be removed from the securing means. However, this solution has the disadvantage that a snap hook can be opened and removed from the securing means and can then be closed again, without being hooked into a securing means again. In this state, however, the blocking of the second carabiner is canceled, so that it can be opened and removed from the securing means. Fall protection then no longer exists and the requirement of EN 15567 is not met.

Such reciprocal blocking has already been proposed in DE 10 2006 010 898 A1 for tractors moving on the securing means.

According to a further proposal in WO 2008/049143 A1, the above-described form of a connection means should also be encrypted by an electronic coding so that the existence of a direct connection to a securing means is detected and monitored and that the blocking of the snap hooks can only be canceled if the object or the connection means is located in an area without risk of falling or an area with differently configured fuses. This solution requires an increased installation effort through the necessary electrical electronic options, is costly and only limited for the retrofitting of existing security funds and secured routes usable.

Furthermore, proposals are known which are intended to ensure that the securing point can be moved over the anchoring points without having to remove it.

An embodiment of the anchoring points utilizes a merely loose guidance of the securing means with positive locking in the anchoring point. After a preliminary In EP 0 486 411 A1, this is intended to be a holder with a double-sided antler-shaped spiral.

Although there is the advantage that the connecting means provided with a conventional snap hook and this can be threaded through the antler-shaped spiral. The disadvantage, however, is that the anchoring point must be executed as a forging, that not every size or shape of a snap hook can be used and the relatively difficult procedure when overcoming the anchoring points. Furthermore, it is impossible to get ahead without interrupting the fall protection at the end points of the securing means.

Another proposal according to FR 2 775 605 A1 provides slotted anchoring points in which the securing point (tractor) must be guided through the slot of the anchoring point. In this case, massive components for anchoring points must be provided and the securing points are inherently slim perform, which they are severely limited in terms of material selection and thus costly. For safety points in the form of rings or snap hooks, this proposal also offers no solution.

There are already known fall protection, which ensure a continuous progress without the need to implement the security points. In general, one uses strong tapered sockets for the securing means, which can be run over by a tractor, as proposed in EP 1 733 763 B1 or DE 10 2008 006 611 A1. Devices that work with a so-called tractor are also included in US 2006/0090960 A1 and GB 0272 782 A1. In the area of the necessary anchoring points, solutions are provided which allow the anchoring points to be passed over by the respective tractors. The most significant disadvantage of this type of crash-fuses is the considerable material expense and the lack of interchangeability between the tractors, the respective securing means and the anchoring points. Increasingly, this leads to problems when branching off from an existing securing means further securing means, itself the direction of the securing means changes or, for example, obstacles are present in the course of the securing means.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a fall arrest, which is inexpensive to produce with little effort, is lightweight, can be used universally and in particular for use in existing security devices can be used. It is another object of the invention to provide a fall protection method in which the fall protection is used and in which the overcoming of anchoring points is guaranteed without lifting the fall protection.

These objects are achieved for the fall protection by the features of claim 1, for the fall protection method by the features of claim 8. Subordinate and subordinate claims may relate to particular embodiments of the fall protection system or of the fall protection method.

In the following description of the invention, the terms used are given the following meaning:

Securing means - is a means with a defined cross-section, which is stretched at least between a first, a second and optionally further anchoring points. In this case, the securing means is usually a rope, a leash, a cable, a pipe, a metal profile or a rail. Anchoring point - is a fixed point where the securing device is connected to a base.

Base - is any entity that can hold a mooring point permanently. In most cases, this is a wall, rock, a building, a roof, a mast, a tree or a scaffold. Securing point - is a unit movable on the securing means between two anchoring points, which under certain conditions can be separated from the securing device. Often this is a snap hook or a ring. Lanyard - is a means of defined cross-section connecting the safety point to an object and conforming to EN 15567 in its parameters. In most cases, this is a rope, a chain, a pole or a so-called harness. Object - is a person, a load, a safety harness, belt or vest. Complementary or external securing means - is a means located close to an anchoring point and connectable to the securing point. Locking - is the set of means that allows the locking of the securing point to be removed, the safety point to be removed from the safety device and a new interlock to be established after overcoming an anchorage point and reconnecting to a safety device.

Key - means that is available near an anchorage point and allows you to activate the locking point of the anchorage point.

According to the invention, a fall arrester, in which a movable (follower) securing point is movable over a securing means, in which the locking state of the securing point is also visible and to which an external securing means is connected, so connected to a securing means, that the disclosed parts of Secured point are locked and unlocking is possible only with a key.

According to the invention, a fall arrest device is used, in particular, in a securing means which runs between at least one first and one second anchoring point to a base, wherein the movable (running) securing point can not overcome the anchoring points, since it completely encompasses the securing means. A complementary external locking device or key is located near the anchorage points of the securing device so that they can be connected to the mobile (follower) safety point. The existing lock is unlocked and the securing point can be removed from the securing means. At the same time, the attached complementary external locking device locks with the save point or with an additional one Keys so that fall protection is ensured without changing the safety level.

Unlocking the safety point is only possible by connecting the supplementary external safety device. This is therefore designed so that the components involved in the connection of both units are designed to correspond to each other and at the same time with the connection is a lock that can only be unlocked by the fact that the securing means embracing parts of the securing point are closed and locked.

The locking of the encompassing parts of the securing point and the corresponding parts of the securing point with the complementary external securing means mutually, that is, a lock must always be closed.

Since the supplemental external securing means is located near an anchoring point, an incoming (follower) securing point can be removed by connecting the complementary external securing means and re-hooking into the securing means on the other side of the anchoring point. After the encompassing means of the securing point are closed and locked, the removal of the supplementary external securing means can take place.

The movable (follower) securing point has at least one structural unit which encompasses the securing means. In at least a portion of the encompassing assembly is apparent, the opening is secured by a releasable locking unit. Only by connecting a complementary external securing means of this sub-area is unlocked and it is possible to open the encompassing assembly.

A preferred embodiment for a movable (follower) securing point is a snap hook with a locking unit for the snapper (barrel). The locking unit is part of the carabiner and the docking complementary external securing means serves as a kind of key to unlock the lock of the carabiner on the one hand and as a backup of the removed securing point on the other.

The object to be secured may be a person, a load, a safety harness, a safety belt or a safety vest.

The base carrying the anchoring points can be any structure which can permanently hold an anchoring point. These are usually a wall, a rock, a building, a roof, a mast, a tree or a scaffold.

The securing means may be part of a fuse in the area of a base. It can be part of a training course, a so-called high ropes course or a climbing garden.

The connecting means between the movable (follower) securing point and the object may be a rope, a chain, a belt or an eyelet.

The supplemental external securing means may be fixed, movable or provided with a portion of an additional securing means in the vicinity of an anchoring point. Depending on the design of the anchoring points and the local conditions, one of the methods of attachment is used.

The generally preferred manner of attachment is with an additional portion of a securing means secured to one end near the anchoring point, while the other end can be limitedly moved with the locking unit or key.

The above-described form of the arrangement allows an incoming movable (follower) save point to be translated over a slightly greater distance without the object to be secured being unprotected. A further embodiment of the movable (follower) securing point has an approximately disc-shaped configuration with a circular, oval or polygonal outline. In a channel within the disc-shaped housing is a metal ring which is displaceable and lockable. In the housing at least a first recess is provided, which can be closed by the sliding metal ring. A second recess serves to connect the connecting means.

Within the metal ring is guided by the center leader a pin which is laterally displaceable and can engage in recesses of the metal ring. The pin is guided in a channel of the housing. In about the middle he has grooves in which a rocker switch and coding slide intervene. Rocker switch and Codierschieber are set with a resilient switching block in a position in which they fix the pin in a predetermined axial position. Approximately in the area of the opposite end of the rocker switch, the housing has a bore for insertion of a key. When the key is fully inserted, it touches the end of the rocker switch, moves it, releases the lock, and pushes the coding slides against additional springs, moving the pin to a different axial position. Thus, the locking of the metal ring is released, so that the metal ring can be moved in his leadership. The recess can thus be opened and the securing point removed from the securing means.

The key is normally designed so that it can transmit the forces occurring during a fall arrest safely, and on the other hand, it is arranged close to an anchoring point. As a result, the removed securing point is secured by the key and its attachment until it is reconnected to the securing means.

The generally preferred embodiment of the disc-shaped securing point has a further opening to be opened, which can also be closed by the metal ring. The securing point is preferably constructed symmetrically. The first recess serves to connect to the securing means, while the further recess of the connection with a complementary external securing means is used. The locking device is designed so that it has two defined switching positions, which can each be switched with a key. The securing means also carries a key that switches after connecting the securing point with this locking device in a position in which the metal ring has closed the corresponding recess and the pin can engage in a recess of the metal ring and fix it in the assumed position. If the metal ring has not reached this position and, for example, the recess is still open, the corresponding switching position can not be achieved. The key is designed to be fixed in the locking device until the coding slides have returned to their original position. This is only possible if the metal ring has taken its desired position.

By moving the metal ring at the same time the opposite recess is opened and the previously locked external securing means can be removed.

The design of the securing point allows that the metal ring can be moved within certain angular ranges, without the function of the fuse is impaired. To achieve this, in one embodiment, the fixation of the position can be such that the pin engages with its ends in oblong holes, grooves or equivalent recesses in the metal ring, whereby this remains limited rotatable. This allows a rotational movement of the metal ring in such a way that in a closed and locked recess, the respective other recess is released.

An embodiment of the securing point provides additional handles on the metal ring, which facilitate the twisting of the metal ring.

Another embodiment of the securing point provides for the additional arrangement of coverings on the housing of the securing point in order to improve its tactile properties. A further embodiment of the securing point also provides a disk-shaped component which has an approximately polygonal outer contour. The openings of the first and the second recess are opened or closed by a respective angle lever. Serves each of the long leg, while the short leg of the angle lever is guided with a pin in an arcuate recess of the housing, whereby the movement of the angle lever is limited at the same time. In about the middle of a locking unit is again arranged, which moves as described above a pin in defined switching positions. In this embodiment of the securing point, the ends of the pin are displaced in the arcuate recesses, whereby the angle lever can be locked in the closed position. The lock arises in that the displaceable pin prevents movement of the pin of the angle lever in the arcuate recess. The locking unit is operated as described above with at least one or preferably two keys and effected by the operation of a respective necessary position of the pin and as a result the locking of the opening of one of the two recesses by the respective angle lever, wherein the locking is always mutually. The mutual locking is also enforced by the fact that the inwardly folded long leg of the angle lever in this position in each case covers the insertion of the key in the housing, so that only a key can be inserted when the respective securing means is in the recess, the angle lever the opening of the recess closes and thus at the same time is in the locked position. At the front end of the long leg of the angle lever, a device is provided which allows against the bracket of the housing a positive connection. The bracket is additionally reinforced in the transition region from the middle part of the housing in the bracket, wherein the reinforcement can also be an additionally arranged component as well as a composite material of the same. This is also possible for the corresponding parts between the end of the bracket and the end of the angle lever.

The angle levers can be reset by spring force in a desired position, which will preferably be the closed position. This ensures that in this embodiment of the securing point the recesses always are closed, wherein the locking unit causes the required locking of one of the two angle lever when actuated by the respective movement of the pin in the required position.

The preferred embodiment of the securing points described provides that the keys present on the securing means or on the external securing means are coded differently and therefore incorrect use is precluded. This can also be aided by the length and location of the keys and the location of the attachment.

The fall protection method to be carried out according to the invention for overcoming a fixed anchoring point on a securing means by a movable (follower) securing point is that upon reaching the anchoring point, a supplementary external securing means arranged there is connected to the securing point. Simultaneously with the connection, an active locking in the locking point is unlocked, so that the securing means embracing components of the securing point can be opened and the securing point can be removed from the securing means.

Simultaneously with the connection of the supplementary external securing means, the locking takes place between the securing point and the supplementary external securing means. The securing point can then be transferred to the other side of the anchoring point, to another securing means or even to a fixed point. By the subsequent closing of the encompassing components of the securing point, they are locked again and at the same time the locking of the connected supplementary external securing means is canceled. Subsequently, the supplementary external securing means is removed.

The described method is applicable to securing points designed as lockable carabiners or analogous embodiments with comparable functionality. Another embodiment of the fall protection method requires that an element for actuating the locking of the securing point is additionally present at the anchoring point on the securing means.

The arrester point arriving at an anchoring point is connected to an element suitable for actuation, which acts on the locking of the securing point and at the same time takes over the external securing of the securing point to be removed. With a second element located on the securing means, which also acts on the locking, the hitherto existing locking of the encompassing components is canceled and simultaneously causes the locking of the complementary external securing means. The additional means is removed after the operation of the lock again.

After reacting the securing point, the original state is restored with a further component acting on the locking element, which in turn is located on the securing means, by renewed actuation of the locking, whereby this is only possible if the components of the securing point encompassing the securing means were previously have been closed. By re-actuating the latch and removing the external means, the original state of the latch is restored and the attached supplemental external safety means is unlocked. Subsequently, it can be removed and there is a fall protection on a securing means.

Another embodiment of the fall protection method is based on a securing point with separate recesses for the securing means and the supplementary external securing means.

The arrival at the anchor point of the securing means securing point allows the opening of the recess for receiving the complementary external securing means. The complementary external securing means is hung with a ring or a loop, the recess closed and brought by means of a ring or loop attached to the key locking mechanism in the safety point in a switching position in which the recess locked for the complementary external securing means and the recess for the securing means is released. After removing the securing point and reacting the recess for the securing means is closed again. With a key present on the securing means, the locking of the securing point is brought into a switching position in which the recess for the securing means is locked, while the recess for the supplementary external securing means is released. After opening this recess, the supplementary external securing means can be removed.

In this embodiment of the fall protection method, the lock in the security point can only be set with the corresponding coded key and misuse and improper use of the security point can be ruled out.

The invention is intended to be used for securing objects in the event of a risk of falling.

A preferred form of use is the fall protection on structures, ships, via ferrata, high wire gardens and training areas for sporting, alpine or military purposes.

The invention thus has the advantage that it enables a simple and cost-effective securing of an object with a connecting means to a securing means and thereby no or only minor expenses for retrofitting existing fall protection systems are necessary. The fall protection method has the advantage that a continuous securing of the object is possible despite necessary implementation at fixed anchoring points.

The invention will be described in more detail below by embodiments and drawings. Showing:

Fig. 1 - An embodiment of a snap hook, which can be unlocked by an additional component. Fig. 2 - An embodiment of the necessary for unlocking the carabiner component.

Fig. 3 - A securing point in a disc-shaped configuration in the normal arrangement. Fig. 4 - The same disc-shaped securing point with an additionally arranged external securing means.

Fig. 5 - The same disc-shaped securing point in a situation where the connection to the securing means is disconnected.

Fig. 6 - A disc-shaped securing point, which works with angle levers as closure elements.

Fig. 7 - A schematic representation of the locking device of the disk-shaped securing point in a switching position.

Fig. 8 - A schematic representation of the state when a securing point arrives at an anchoring point. Fig. 9 - A schematic representation of the docking of the supplementary external securing means at the securing point.

Fig. 10 - A schematic representation of the situation after the implementation of the security point before removing the complementary external securing means.

A snap hook 1 consists of a bracket 2, which is approximately circular or oval-shaped and has a cylindrical projection 3, with the aid of a linear movement of a portion of the bracket 2 is possible. As a result, the snap hook 1 can be opened at the separation point 4. The cylindrical projection 3 is held in a housing 5, which at the same time has a handling element 6. In the extension of the cylindrical projection 3 is a fastening part 7, via which the housing 5 can be pushed. It also carries a tab 8, which serves the connection with a per se any connection means. The docking unit 9 consists of a compatible portion (key) 10 for connection to the cylindrical projection 3 of the snap hook 1, a handle 11 and a tab 13 for connection to the complementary external securing means. When docking on the snap hook 1 of the compatible portion 10 is first inserted into a recess and rotated in this by a certain angle. The carabiner hook 1 is unlocked and can be opened. The closing of the carabiner is usually done so that a hook-shaped formation 14 is suspended on the housing 5 in the securing means, so that the snap hook 1 is first closed by axial train on the cylindrical projection 3. About the handle 11 of the compatible portion 10 is rotated back by a certain angle. The docking unit is thereby free and can be pulled out of the cylindrical projection 3. Thus, the connection to the supplementary external securing means is separated and at the same time a locked connection with a securing means is produced. Fall protection is available for each of the described conditions.

An equivalent fall protection can be achieved with a conventional snap hook, the snapper (barrel), closure or its clamping unit is supplemented by a locking unit with the functionality described above.

A securing point 15 in a disc-shaped design with a circular contour has a housing 16 with a first recess 17 for receiving a securing means 18, a second recess 19 for receiving a supplementary external securing means 20 and a third recess 21 for establishing a connection with a connecting means 22 for Securing the object. Within the housing 16, a metal ring 23 is guided, which can release the openings 24 and 25 of the first 17 and the second recess 19 mutually by being moved in certain switching positions.

To facilitate the movement of the metal ring 23, an unillustrated actuator may be additionally arranged. Likewise, the housing 16 may be provided by additional pads 26 with improved tactile properties.

At least the supplementary external securing means 20, which has a metal ring 29 at its end 28, carries a key 30 which can be inserted into a bore 31 in the housing 16 of the securing point 15. With this Key 30, a locking device is actuated so that the metal ring 23 is released and can perform a movement by the first opening 25 of the second recess 19 is closed and the opening 24 of the first recess 17 can be opened. This makes it possible to remove the securing point 15 from the securing means 18, while it is still secured via the supplementary external securing means 20.

An embodiment of the locking device consists of a rotatably mounted in the housing 16 of the securing point 15 on an axis switching rocker 32 which is held at its upper end 33 by a spring 34 and 35 loaded cam 36 in predetermined positions and with its lower end 37 with a transverse to the metal ring 23 and extending through the center pin 38 is pivotally connected. The pin 38 carries a plurality of grooves 39, in which by springs 40 and 41 loaded Codierschieber 42 and 43 can engage. The Codierschieber 42 and 43 are also in contact with keys 30 and 44, which can be introduced into a present in the housing 16 bore 45 and 46.

Depending on which key 30 or 44 is inserted, the rocker switch 32 is moved to a switching position, while simultaneously moving the pin 38 linearly. To achieve this, presses the rocker 32 with its upper end 33, the cam 36 against the springs 34 and 35 and raises them. The inserted key 30 or 44 pushes the respective coding slide 42 or 43 down against the spring 40 or 41 and this allows the release of the pin 38 to the desired linear movement. If this movement is carried out, the metal ring 23 in the housing 16 can be moved by a certain angle, wherein the possible movement is limited by not shown recesses in the metal ring 23 and the pin 38 engages in these recesses.

A securing point with an approximately polygonal outer contour consists of a housing 56, in which a first 57 and a second recess 58 are incorporated. In extension of the housing 56, the recess 57 is additionally enclosed by a first bracket 59 and the second recess 58 by a second bracket 60. The opening portion 61 of the first recess 57 is closed by an angle lever 62 which is mounted in point 63 and the opening portion 64 of the recess 58 by an angle lever 65 which is mounted in point 66. The respective long legs 67 and 68 of the angle lever 62 and 65 close the opening portions 61 and 64. The short legs 69 and 70 run with pins 71 and 72 in arcuate recesses 73 and 74, whereby a rotation angle limit is given at the same time. In the housing 56 of the securing point, a locking device 75 is arranged, which as already described via paddles and Codierschieber a lying in the housing 56, drawn in Fig. 6 with a broken line, pin 76, wherein the locking unit 75 by pressing with the help of keys, the are inserted into the insertion openings 77 or 78, generate a movement of the rocker switch and at the same time the pin 76 is moved to one of its desired positions. In Fig. 6 angle lever 62 is shown in the closed position, while angle lever 65 is shown in the open position. Angle lever 62 is also locked by pin 76 which blocks the pin 71.

In the housing 56 of the securing point, a recess 79 is also arranged for the connection of a connecting means. The brackets 59 and 60 are reinforced in the transition region 80, 81 by inserts 82, 83. At their ends 84, 85 elements 86, 87 are formed, which, in conjunction with compatible elements at the ends 88, 89 of the angle lever 62, 65 give a positive connection. This accidental opening of the bracket 59 and 60 is prevented at the same time overload.

The fall protection is used in the manner described below. At an anchoring point 47, a securing means 48 is attached. The anchoring point 47 only has to represent an insurmountable obstacle for the incoming movable (following) securing point 49. It does not matter whether the securing means 48 passes through the anchoring point 47, whether it ends at the anchoring point 47 or whether one or more securing means 50 continue from the anchoring point 47. The incoming movable (follower) securing point 49 is locked and there is a connection of a connecting means 51 to an object, not shown. At the anchor point is with a supplementary external Securing means 52 a docking unit 53 attached, in addition to a handle 54 compatible elements 55 for connection and unlocking of the movable (follower) securing point 49 have. The supplemental external securing means 52 is connected to the movable (follower) securing point 49, which is unlocked and can be opened. At the same time creates a lock between the movable (follower) securing point 49 and the compatible elements 55, which take over the fall protection after opening the movable (follower) securing point 49. The movable (follower) securing point 49 can then be converted to a secondary securing means 50 and after closing the movable (follower) securing point 49, the locking of the compatible elements 55 can be reopened, at the same time the movable (follower) securing point 49 locks itself , Thereafter, the supplemental external securing means 52 can be removed and the movable (follower) securing point 49 can be moved on the securing means 50 on.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 snap hook

2 hangers

3 Cylindrical approach

4 separation point

5 housing

6 handling element

7 fastening part

8 tab

9 docking unit

10 Compatible section (key)

11 handle

12

13 tab

14 hook-shaped shape

15 save point

16 housing

17 First recess

18 securing means

19 Second recess

20 External securing device

21 third recess

22 connecting means

23 metal ring

24 opening

25 opening

26 Additional coverings

27

28 End of the external security device [20]

29 metal ring

30 keys

31 hole

32 rocker switch 33 Upper end of the rocker switch [32]

34 spring

35 spring

36 cam disc

37 Lower end of the rocker switch [32]

38 pen

39 grooves

40 spring

41 spring

42 Coding slide

43 Coding slide

44 keys

45 hole

46 bore

47 anchoring point

48 securing means

49 save point

50 securing means

51 connecting means

52 External securing device

53 locking part

54 handle

55 Compatible elements

56 housing

57 First recess

58 second recess

59 First Temple

60 second bracket

61 opening area

62 angle lever

63 point

64 opening area

65 angle lever

66 point 67 Long thigh

68 Long thigh

69 Short thigh

70 Short thigh

71 pen

72 pen

73 arched recess

74 arcuate recess

75 locking device

76 pen

77 insertion opening

78 insertion opening

79 recess

80 transition area

81 transition area

82 deposit

83 deposit

84 end

85 end

86 element

87 element

88 end

89 end

Claims

protection claims

1. fall protection, in which a movable (follower) securing point (49) via a securing means (18, 48, 50) is movable, the locking state of the movable (follower) securing point (49) is visible, a complementary external securing means (52) the movable (on-going) securing point (49) is connectable and in the case of existing connection between the movable (follower) securing point (49) and the complementary external securing means (52) the connection to the security means (18, 48, 50) is releasable ,

2. fall protection, wherein at least between a first anchoring point (47) and a second anchoring point (47) to a base a securing means (18, 48, 50), a movable (follower) securing point (49) on the securing means (18, 48, 50) is arranged, the movable (follower) securing point (49) against the securing means (18, 48, 50) is locked, the movable (follower) securing point (49) by a connecting means (22, 51) with a Object connected and the object one

Person, a load, a safety harness, safety belt or a safety vest, approximately at an anchoring point (47) a complementary external securing means (52) is arranged, the complementary external securing means (52) with one end fixed to the

Base and with the other end fixedly connected to a locking part (53), the locking part (53) with a locking unit of the movable (follower) securing point (49) corresponds and an unlocking of the movable (follower) securing point (49) with respect to the securing means (18, 48, 50) is achieved only by the connection of the locking part, wherein after unlocking the connection between the securing means (18, 48, 50) and the movable (running) securing point (49) between the movable (follower) securing point (49) and the locking part is a locked connection.

3. fall protection according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the movable (follower) securing point (49) is a securing means (18, 48, 50) embracing structural unit, which in at least one subregion for establishing the connection with the securing means (18, 48, 50) having a locking unit which is unlockable exclusively by connection to a corresponding complementary external securing means (52), wherein the encompassing assembly in the absence of the complementary external securing means (52) is not apparent and after connection of the supplementary external securing means (52) is evident and at the same time there is a locking of the complementary external securing means when opening the encompassing assembly, which prevents it from being removed.

4. fall protection according to claim 3, characterized in that the securing means (18, 48, 50) embracing structural unit is a snap hook and the locking unit acts on the movement of the closure and / or the Verschluß spanner the snap hook, wherein the locking unit is part of the snap hook and the supplementary external securing means (52) to be connected as

Key to unlock and serve as a backup.

5. fall protection according to claim 3, characterized in that the movable (follower) securing point (49) is a circular or oval-shaped, with a polygonal outline or approximately rectangular-shaped unit, in the at least one apparent recess (17, 57) and a non-apparent recess (21, 79) are arranged, wherein the apparent recess (17, 57) of the receptacle of the securing means (18, 48, 50) and the non-apparent recess (21, 79) the connection of a connecting means (22, 51), wherein in the assembly a locking unit (75) is arranged, which with a closure part of the apparent recesses (17, 19, 57, 58) and with an external key (30, 44) corresponds.

6. fall protection according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the movable (follower) securing point (49) carries the locking unit and the locking and / or unlocking by a mechanical and / or magnetic and / or electrical and / or over Radio signals coded

Key is done.

7. fall protection according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting means (22, 51) is a rope, a chain, a belt or an eyelet.

8. fall protection method, with a fall protection, at least between a first anchoring point (47) and a second anchoring point (47) to a substrate a securing means (18, 48, 50), on the securing means (18, 48, 50) a movable (follower) securing point (49) is arranged movably, the movable (follower) securing point (49) is connected and locked to an object by a connecting means (22, 51) and the object is a person, a load, a safety harness, a safety belt or a safety vest, the moving (moving) Secured point (49) is unlocked with adapted means, approximately at an anchoring point (47) a complementary external securing means (52) is arranged, the complementary external securing means (52) having one end fixed to the base and at the other end fixed to a locking part (53), wherein a movable (follower) securing point (49) is moved by a tensile force acting on the connecting means along the securing means (18, 48, 50) to an anchoring point (47) and prevented by this from further movement, a complementary external securing means (52) arranged approximately at an anchoring point (47) is manually connected to the movable (revolving n) securing point (49) is connected and thereby the locking between the movable (follower) securing point (49) and the complementary external securing means (52) is closed, simultaneously with the closing of the locking the locking of the movable (follower) securing point ( 49) is unlocked relative to the securing means (18, 48, 50), the object being secured against collapse by the complementary external securing means (52), the movable (follower) securing point (49) and the connecting means (22, 51), hereinafter the movable (follower) securing point (49) is again connected and locked to a securing means (18, 48, 50), thereby unlocking the locking of the movable (follower) securing point (49) with the complementary external securing means (52) and the connection can be solved.

9. fall protection method according to claim 8, characterized in that arranged in an additional step after the implementation of the movable (follower) securing point (49) on a securing means (18, 48, 50) and the closing of the securing means receiving recess with a on the securing means (18, 48, 50) Key the

Locking of the movable (follower) securing point (49) against the securing means (18, 48, 50) and the unlocking against the complementary external securing means (52) take place.

10. Use of a fall arrester according to one of claims 1 to 9 for fall protection for objects on paths, which are provided with a running approximately parallel to a base securing means (18, 48, 50) and on which danger of falling for the objects, in buildings and / or on ships and / or on via ferratas and / or in high ropes courses and / or in training areas for sporting, alpinistic or military purposes.