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EP3093047A1
EP3093047A1 EP16165245.8A EP16165245A EP3093047A1 EP 3093047 A1 EP3093047 A1 EP 3093047A1 EP 16165245 A EP16165245 A EP 16165245A EP 3093047 A1 EP3093047 A1 EP 3093047A1
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    • 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
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
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    • A62B35/04—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
    • 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
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    • A62B35/0012—Sit harnesses
    • 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
    • A62B35/0006—Harnesses; Accessories therefor
    • A62B35/0018—Full body harnesses covering at least shoulders and thighs
    • 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
    • A62B35/0006—Harnesses; Accessories therefor
    • A62B35/0025—Details and accessories
    • 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
    • A62B35/0006—Harnesses; Accessories therefor
    • A62B35/0025—Details and accessories
    • A62B35/0031—Belt sorting accessories, e.g. devices keeping the belts in comfortable positions
    • 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
    • A62B35/0006—Harnesses; Accessories therefor
    • A62B35/0025—Details and accessories
    • A62B35/0037—Attachments for lifelines and lanyards

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  • known harnesses have at the front two ventral and / or sternal hooking loops intended to be connected to a fall arrest device for the safety of the users.
  • the mechanical fall arrest device is arranged to slide along a rail or a lifeline, for example fixed to a fixed vertical ladder, following the progression of the user in the direction of the ascent or descent. In the event of a fall, the fall arrest system automatically locks to secure the user.
  • the documents WO2011 / 121242 and EP2552551 (Tractel) describe a harness comprising a metal snap ring that during a fall, passes from a low point to a high point after tearing of a seam system. But the ring is disposed on a horizontal retaining strap extending between the front portions of the two straps. The whole remains attached to the belt that must withstand the shock in case of a fall.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an improved roping harness for work at height, having a secure and comfortable roping system in both situations of normal progression and after the fall.
  • the harness according to the invention is characterized in that the retaining link comprises a second strap connecting the sternal attachment to the lap strap. corresponding thigh, and that the lower strand of the first strap is attached to the belt and has a shorter length than that of the deployable upper strand, which is attached to the sternal tie, such that the tear of the seam area releases the lower strand, while the upper strand moves to the raised position while remaining attached to the sternal tie so as to postpone the reaction of the shock received during the fall on the second strap in connection with the leg loops.
  • connection loop is carried by the lower end of the upper strand of the first strap and is in the lowered position above the closure loop of the belt.
  • the connection of the lower strand is interrupted with the corresponding sternal tie when tearing the stitch area.
  • the sternal fastener serves as a means of common attachment of the chest strap of the strap, the second strap, and the deployable upper strand of the first strap.
  • a roping harness 10 is composed of a shorts 11 associated with a pair of braces 12, 13 crossed in the back of the user.
  • the shorts 11 comprises a belt 14 for holding to surround the size of the user, and a pair of leg loops 15, 16 connected to the belt 14 on either side of the central closure loop 17.
  • Each strap 12, 13 comprises at the front a thoracic strap 12a, 13a extended at the rear by a back strap 12b, 13b so as to pass over the shoulder of the user.
  • the thoracic strap 12a, 13a is adjustable in length by means of a first adjustment loop 18, 19.
  • the anterior ends of the two thoracic straps 12a, 12b of the straps 12, 13 are fixed at the front to two sternal fasteners 20, 21 in the form of rings.
  • Each leg circumference 15, 16 has a second adjustment loop 22, 23 to adjust the perimeter according to the user's morphology .
  • a pair of retaining links 24, 25 are further arranged at the front of the harness to connect the shoulder straps 12, 13 to the shorts 11.
  • Each retaining link 24, 25 includes a first strap 24a, 25a deployable in length carrying a loop. connection 26, 27 at the end, and a second strap 24b, 25b connecting the sternal fastener 20, 21 corresponding to an extension of the webbing thigh strap 15, 16.
  • connection loops 26, 27 form a double connection point for a connector (not shown), which is intended to be connected by a flexible lanyard to a mechanical fall arrest device (not shown).
  • This fall arrest safety device is independent of the harness 10, for example, being slidably mounted along a rail or a fixed lifeline. Such a fall arrest device follows the user during his progression uphill or down the rail. In case of fall of the user, the fall arrest device automatically switches from the unlocked state to the blocked state, so as to stop the fall and to secure the user. The latter is then hooked to the rail or the lifeline by the lanyard.
  • the first deployable straps 24a, 24b in length are able to vary the positioning of the double point of connection of the connection loops 26, 27 during a fall.
  • the double connection point of the connection loops 26, 27 then passes from the lowered position located near the level of the belt 11 ( figure 1 ) to the raised position ( figure 3 )
  • the second straps 24b, 25b permanently connect the straps of the thighs 15, 16 to the sternal fasteners 20, 21 corresponding during this passage.
  • the first deployable strap 24a, 25a of each retaining link 24, 25 comprises two strands A, B plated and held against each other by a seam zone ZC, which is configured to resist until said threshold of voltage predetermined. It is clear that the seams can be made by equivalent means, including self-gripping closure strips.
  • the lower strand A of the first strap 24a, 25a is attached to the belt 14, while the upper strand B is not.
  • the latter carries the connecting loop 26, 27 at its lower end, and is fixed permanently by its end opposite to the sternal attachment 20, 21.
  • the lower strand A is not attached to the sternal attachment 20, 21 and its length is chosen to be smaller than that of the superimposed strand B.
  • the connection of the lower strand A is interrupted with the sternal tie 20, 21 corresponding.
  • the operation of the harness 10 according to the invention is as follows:
  • the seam zone ZC holds the two strands A, B of the first strap 24a, 25a against each other, so as to position the double point of connection of the connection loops 26, 27 in the lowered position, just at the above the closure loop 17 of the belt 14.
  • This position is advantageously located in the vicinity of the user's center of gravity, and corresponds to the normal progression phase along the rail or the lifeline.
  • the slip of the fall arrest device does not cause tearing of the ZC seam area.
  • the figures 4 and 5 illustrate detailed views of the two straps 25a, 25b constituting the right-hand restraint 25 of the figures 1 and 3 , respectively before and after tearing of the seam zone ZC, that is to say when the connection loop 27 is in the lowered position and in the raised position deployed.
  • the sternal fastener 21 serves as a means for common attachment of the chest strap 13a of the shoulder strap 13, the second strap 25b, and strand B deployable from the first strap 25a.
  • a fuse seam 28 is advantageously provided on the first strap 25a between the veneer zone ZC and the belt 14.
  • figure 5 shows the fusible seam 28 disjointed on the strand A after triggering.
  • a resistant seam 29 connects the second strap 25b and the upper end of the strand B of the first strap 25a to the sternal fastener 21. This results in a separation of the connection loop 27 with the belt 14, and a recovery efforts by the sternal tie 21 in connection with the shoulder strap 13a and the second strap 25b in extension of the leg circumference 16.

Abstract

Harnais d'encordement comprenant un cuissard (11), une paire de bretelles (12, 13), et au moins une liaison de retenue (24, 25) ayant une première sangle (24a, 25a) déployable en longueur, et composée de deux brins (A, B) superposés maintenus entre eux par une zone de coutures ZC de sécurité, laquelle est apte à se déchirer lors d'une chute pour séparer les deux brins (A, B) et déplacer la boucle de connexion (26, 27) d'une position abaissée vers une position relevée, caractérisé en ce que la liaison de retenue (24, 25) comporte une deuxième sangle (24b, 25b) reliant l'attache sternale (20, 21) à la sangle du tour de cuisse (15, 16) correspondant, et que le brin inférieur (A) de la première sangle (24a, 25a) est attaché à la ceinture (14), et possède une longueur plus courte que celle du brin supérieur (B) déployable, lequel est fixé à l'attache sternale (20, 21), tel que la déchirure de la zone de couture ZC libère le brin inférieur (A), alors que le brin supérieur (B) se déplace vers la position relevée en restant attaché à l'attache sternale (20, 21) de manière à reporter la réaction du choc encaissé lors de la chute sur la deuxième sangle (24b, 25b) en liaison avec les tours de cuisse.Roping harness comprising a shorts (11), a pair of braces (12, 13), and at least one retaining link (24, 25) having a first strap (24a, 25a) extendible in length, and composed of two superposed strands (A, B) held together by a safety seam zone ZC, which is capable of tearing during a fall to separate the two strands (A, B) and to move the connection loop (26, 27 ) from a lowered position to a raised position, characterized in that the retaining link (24, 25) has a second strap (24b, 25b) connecting the sternal attachment (20, 21) to the corresponding thigh strap (15, 16), and that the strand lower portion (A) of the first strap (24a, 25a) is attached to the belt (14), and has a shorter length than the deployable upper (B), which is attached to the sternal attachment (20, 21); ), such that the tear of the seam area ZC releases the lower strand (A), while the upper strand (B) moves to the raised position while remaining attached to the sternal fastener (20, 21) so as to postpone the reaction of the shock received during the fall on the second strap (24b, 25b) in connection with the turns of the thigh.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

L'invention est relative à un harnais d'encordement comprenant:

  • un cuissard composé d'une ceinture de maintien et d'une paire de tours de cuisse,
  • une paire de bretelles comportant chacune une sangle thoracique prolongée par une sangle dorsale,
  • au moins une boucle de connexion destinée à être reliée à un appareil antichute,
  • et au moins une liaison de retenue ayant une première sangle déployable en longueur, et composée de deux brins superposés maintenus entre eux par une zone de coutures de sécurité, laquelle est apte à se déchirer lors d'une chute pour séparer les deux brins et déplacer la boucle de connexion d'une position abaissée vers une position relevée.
The invention relates to a roping harness comprising:
  • a shorts consisting of a support belt and a pair of thighs,
  • a pair of straps each having a thoracic strap extended by a back strap,
  • at least one connection loop intended to be connected to a fall arrest device,
  • and at least one retaining link having a first strap deployable in length, and composed of two superposed strands held together by a safety seam zone, which is capable of tearing during a fall to separate the two strands and move the connection loop from a lowered position to a raised position.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Pour certains travaux en hauteur, des harnais connus possèdent à l'avant deux boucles d'accrochage ventrales et/ou sternales, destinées à être reliées à un dispositif antichute pour la sécurité des utilisateurs. Le dispositif mécanique antichute est agencé pour coulisser le long d'un rail ou d'une ligne de vie, par exemple solidaire d'une échelle verticale fixe, en suivant la progression de l'utilisateur dans le sens de la montée ou de descente. En cas de chute, le dispositif antichute se bloque automatiquement pour sécuriser l'utilisateur.For some work at height, known harnesses have at the front two ventral and / or sternal hooking loops intended to be connected to a fall arrest device for the safety of the users. The mechanical fall arrest device is arranged to slide along a rail or a lifeline, for example fixed to a fixed vertical ladder, following the progression of the user in the direction of the ascent or descent. In the event of a fall, the fall arrest system automatically locks to secure the user.

Le fonctionnement est facilité lorsque le dispositif antichute est connecté aux boucles ventrales situées en position basse au voisinage de la ceinture. Par contre en cas de chute, l'utilisateur risque de se retourner et tomber la tête en-bas.
Une norme récente européenne impose que tout point de connexion antichute doit se situer au-dessus du centre de gravité de l'utilisateur après la chute.
La connexion du dispositif antichute aux boucles sternales serait une solution qui respecterait la norme en cas de chute. Néanmoins lors de la progression normale de l'utilisateur, ce dernier aurait en permanence le dispositif antichute placer devant et près de ses yeux, occasionnant de ce fait une certaine gêne et inconfort visuel.Operation is facilitated when the fall arrest device is connected to the ventral loops located low in the vicinity of the belt. By cons in case of a fall, the user may turn around and fall head down.
A recent European standard requires any fall protection connection point to be above the user's center of gravity after the fall.
The connection of the fall arrest device to the sternal loops would be a solution that would meet the standard in the event of a fall. Nevertheless, during the normal progression of the user, the latter would have the fall arrest device permanently in front of and near his eyes, thereby causing some discomfort and visual discomfort.

Les documents WO2011/121242 et EP2552551 (Tractel) décrivent un harnais comportant un anneau métallique d'accrochage qui lors d'une chute, passe d'un point bas à un point haut après déchirement d'un système de coutures. Mais l'anneau est disposé sur une sangle de retenue horizontale s'étendant entre les portions avant des deux bretelles. L'ensemble reste solidaire de la ceinture qui doit encaisser le choc en cas de chute.The documents WO2011 / 121242 and EP2552551 (Tractel) describe a harness comprising a metal snap ring that during a fall, passes from a low point to a high point after tearing of a seam system. But the ring is disposed on a horizontal retaining strap extending between the front portions of the two straps. The whole remains attached to the belt that must withstand the shock in case of a fall.

Le passage d'un point aval vers un point amont de la boucle de connexion d'un harnais est d'ailleurs connu en soi du document EP 1803487 .The passage from a downstream point to an upstream point of the connection loop of a harness is also known per se from the document EP 1803487 .

Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

L'objet de l'invention consiste à réaliser un harnais d'encordement perfectionné pour travaux en hauteur, ayant un système d'encordement sécurisant et confortable dans les deux situations de progression normale et après la chute.The object of the invention is to provide an improved roping harness for work at height, having a secure and comfortable roping system in both situations of normal progression and after the fall.

Le harnais selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que la liaison de retenue comporte une deuxième sangle reliant l'attache sternale à la sangle du tour de cuisse correspondant, et que le brin inférieur de la première sangle est attaché à la ceinture et possède une longueur plus courte que celle du brin supérieur déployable, lequel est fixé à l'attache sternale, tel que la déchirure de la zone de couture libère le brin inférieur, alors que le brin supérieur se déplace vers la position relevée en restant attaché à l'attache sternale de manière à reporter la réaction du choc encaissé lors de la chute sur la deuxième sangle en liaison avec les tours de cuisse.The harness according to the invention is characterized in that the retaining link comprises a second strap connecting the sternal attachment to the lap strap. corresponding thigh, and that the lower strand of the first strap is attached to the belt and has a shorter length than that of the deployable upper strand, which is attached to the sternal tie, such that the tear of the seam area releases the lower strand, while the upper strand moves to the raised position while remaining attached to the sternal tie so as to postpone the reaction of the shock received during the fall on the second strap in connection with the leg loops.

Il en résulte une désolidarisation des boucles de connexion avec le ceinture, et une reprise des efforts par les attaches sternales en liaison avec les bretelles et la deuxième sangle en prolongement des tours de cuisse.This results in a separation of the connection loops with the belt, and a recovery efforts by the sternal fasteners in connection with the straps and the second strap in extension of the leg loops.

Selon un mode de réalisation préférentiel, la boucle de connexion est portée par l'extrémité inférieure du brin supérieur de la première sangle et se trouve en position abaissée au-dessus de la boucle de fermeture de la ceinture. La liaison du brin inférieur est interrompue avec l'attache sternale correspondante lors du déchirement de la zone couture.According to a preferred embodiment, the connection loop is carried by the lower end of the upper strand of the first strap and is in the lowered position above the closure loop of the belt. The connection of the lower strand is interrupted with the corresponding sternal tie when tearing the stitch area.

Préférentiellement, l'attache sternale sert de moyen d'accrochage commun de la sangle thoracique de la bretelle, de la deuxième sangle, et du brin supérieur déployable de la première sangle.Preferably, the sternal fastener serves as a means of common attachment of the chest strap of the strap, the second strap, and the deployable upper strand of the first strap.

Description sommaire des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et représenté aux dessins annexés dans lesquels:

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique du harnais selon l'invention, avec les deux boucles de connexion situées en position abaissée et correspondant à l'état normal de progression de l'utilisateur ;
  • la figure 2 représente une vues analogues à la figures 1 et 2, en cours du déclenchement de la zone de couture de la liaison, suite à une chute de l'utilisateur ;
  • la figure 3 montre la fin de la phase de déchirement de la zone de coutures de la liaison, avec les deux boucles de connexion se trouvant en position relevée, au dessus du centre de gravité de l'utilisateur, et au-dessus du niveau des boucles d'attache sternales,
  • les figures 4 et 5 illustrent des vues de détails des deux sangles constitutives des liaison de retenue des figures 1 et 3.
Other advantages and features will emerge more clearly from the following description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example, and represented in the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic view of the harness according to the invention, with the two connection loops located in the lowered position and corresponding to the normal state of progression of the user;
  • the figure 2 represents a similar views to the figures 1 and 2 , during the triggering of the sewing area of the link, following a fall of the user;
  • the figure 3 shows the end of the tearing phase of the seam zone of the link, with the two connecting loops in the raised position, above the user's center of gravity, and above the level of the loops. sternal attachment,
  • the figures 4 and 5 illustrate detailed views of the two straps constituting the retaining links of the figures 1 and 3 .

Description détaillée de l'invention.Detailed description of the invention.

Sur les figures 1 à 3, un harnais 10 d'encordement est composé d'un cuissard 11 associé à une paire de bretelles 12, 13 croisées dans le dos de l'utilisateur. Le cuissard 11 comporte une ceinture 14 de maintien destinée à entourer la taille de l'utilisateur, et une paire de tours de cuisse 15, 16 reliées à la ceinture 14 de part et d'autre de la boucle de fermeture 17 centrale .On the Figures 1 to 3 a roping harness 10 is composed of a shorts 11 associated with a pair of braces 12, 13 crossed in the back of the user. The shorts 11 comprises a belt 14 for holding to surround the size of the user, and a pair of leg loops 15, 16 connected to the belt 14 on either side of the central closure loop 17.

Chaque bretelle 12, 13 comprend à l'avant une sangle thoracique 12a, 13a prolongée à l'arrière par une sangle dorsale 12b, 13b de manière à passer sur l'épaule de l'utilisateur. En fonction de la taille de l'utilisateur, la sangle thoracique 12a, 13a est réglable en longueur au moyen d'une première boucle de réglage 18, 19.Each strap 12, 13 comprises at the front a thoracic strap 12a, 13a extended at the rear by a back strap 12b, 13b so as to pass over the shoulder of the user. Depending on the size of the user, the thoracic strap 12a, 13a is adjustable in length by means of a first adjustment loop 18, 19.

Les extrémités antérieures des deux sangles thoraciques 12a, 12b des bretelles 12, 13 sont fixées à l'avant à deux attaches sternales 20, 21 en formes d'anneaux.The anterior ends of the two thoracic straps 12a, 12b of the straps 12, 13 are fixed at the front to two sternal fasteners 20, 21 in the form of rings.

Les extrémités postérieures des sangles dorsales 12b, 13b des bretelles 12, 13 sont attachées à la ceinture 14. Chaque tour de cuisse 15, 16 possède une deuxième boucle de réglage 22, 23 pour ajuster le périmètre en fonction de la morphologie de l'utilisateur.The posterior ends of the back straps 12b, 13b of the shoulder straps 12, 13 are attached to the waistband 14. Each leg circumference 15, 16 has a second adjustment loop 22, 23 to adjust the perimeter according to the user's morphology .

Une paire de liaisons de retenue 24, 25 sont agencées en plus à l'avant du harnais pour relier les bretelles 12, 13 au cuissard 11. Chaque liaison de retenue 24, 25 comporte une première sangle 24a, 25a déployable en longueur portant une boucle de connexion 26, 27 à l'extrémité, et une deuxième sangle 24b, 25b reliant l'attache sternale 20, 21 correspondante à un prolongement de la sangle du tour de cuisse 15, 16.A pair of retaining links 24, 25 are further arranged at the front of the harness to connect the shoulder straps 12, 13 to the shorts 11. Each retaining link 24, 25 includes a first strap 24a, 25a deployable in length carrying a loop. connection 26, 27 at the end, and a second strap 24b, 25b connecting the sternal fastener 20, 21 corresponding to an extension of the webbing thigh strap 15, 16.

Les deux boucles de connexion 26, 27 forment un double point de connexion pour un connecteur (non représenté), lequel est destiné à être relié par une longe souple à un dispositif mécanique antichute (non représenté). Ce dispositif antichute de sécurité est indépendant du harnais 10, en étant par exemple, monté à coulissement le long d'un rail ou d'une ligne de vie fixe. Un tel dispositif antichute suit l'utilisateur lors de sa progression en montée ou en descente le long du rail. En cas de chute de l'utilisateur, le dispositif antichute passe automatiquement de l'état débloqué vers l'état bloqué, de manière à stopper la chute et à sécuriser l'utilisateur. Ce dernier est alors accroché au rail ou à la ligne de vie par la longe.The two connection loops 26, 27 form a double connection point for a connector (not shown), which is intended to be connected by a flexible lanyard to a mechanical fall arrest device (not shown). This fall arrest safety device is independent of the harness 10, for example, being slidably mounted along a rail or a fixed lifeline. Such a fall arrest device follows the user during his progression uphill or down the rail. In case of fall of the user, the fall arrest device automatically switches from the unlocked state to the blocked state, so as to stop the fall and to secure the user. The latter is then hooked to the rail or the lifeline by the lanyard.

Les premières sangles déployables 24a, 24b en longueur sont aptes à faire varier le positionnement du double point de connexion des boucles de connexion 26, 27 lors d'une chute. Le double point de connexion des boucles de connexion 26, 27 passe alors de la position abaissée située au voisinage du niveau de la ceinture 11 (figure 1) vers la position relevée (figure 3) se trouvant au-dessus du niveau des attaches sternales 20, 21. Les deuxièmes sangles 24b, 25b relient en permanence les sangles des tours de cuisse 15, 16 aux attaches sternales 20, 21 correspondantes durant ce passage.The first deployable straps 24a, 24b in length are able to vary the positioning of the double point of connection of the connection loops 26, 27 during a fall. The double connection point of the connection loops 26, 27 then passes from the lowered position located near the level of the belt 11 ( figure 1 ) to the raised position ( figure 3 ) The second straps 24b, 25b permanently connect the straps of the thighs 15, 16 to the sternal fasteners 20, 21 corresponding during this passage.

Selon le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures 1 à 3, la première sangle déployable 24a, 25a de chaque liaison de retenue 24, 25, comporte deux brins A, B plaqués et maintenus l'un contre l'autre par une zone de coutures ZC, laquelle est configurée pour résister jusqu'audit seuil de tension prédéterminé. Il est clair que les coutures peuvent être réalisées par des moyens équivalents, notamment des bandes de fermeture auto-agrippantes.According to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 , the first deployable strap 24a, 25a of each retaining link 24, 25 comprises two strands A, B plated and held against each other by a seam zone ZC, which is configured to resist until said threshold of voltage predetermined. It is clear that the seams can be made by equivalent means, including self-gripping closure strips.

Le brin inférieur A de la première sangle 24a, 25a est attaché à la ceinture 14, alors que le brin supérieur B ne l'est pas. Ce dernier porte la boucle de connexion 26, 27 à son extrémité inférieure, et est fixé à demeure par son extrémité opposée à l'attache sternale 20, 21. Le brin inférieur A n'est pas attaché à l'attache sternale 20, 21, et sa longueur est choisie pour être inférieure à celle du brin B superposé. En cas de déchirement de la zone coutures ZC (figure 3), la liaison du brin inférieur A est interrompue avec l'attache sternale 20, 21 correspondante.The lower strand A of the first strap 24a, 25a is attached to the belt 14, while the upper strand B is not. The latter carries the connecting loop 26, 27 at its lower end, and is fixed permanently by its end opposite to the sternal attachment 20, 21. The lower strand A is not attached to the sternal attachment 20, 21 and its length is chosen to be smaller than that of the superimposed strand B. In case of tearing of the ZC seams area ( figure 3 ), the connection of the lower strand A is interrupted with the sternal tie 20, 21 corresponding.

Le fonctionnement du harnais 10 selon l'invention, est le suivant :The operation of the harness 10 according to the invention is as follows:

Sur la figure 1, la zone de coutures ZC maintient les deux brins A, B de la première sangle 24a, 25a l'un contre l'autre, de manière à positionner le double point de connexion des boucles de connexion 26, 27 en position abaissée, juste au-dessus de la boucle de fermeture 17 de la ceinture 14. Cette position est avantageusement située au voisinage du centre de gravité de l'utilisateur, et correspond à la phase de progression normale le long du rail ou de la ligne de vie. Le glissement de l'appareil antichute ne provoque pas de déchirure de la zone de coutures ZC.On the figure 1 , the seam zone ZC holds the two strands A, B of the first strap 24a, 25a against each other, so as to position the double point of connection of the connection loops 26, 27 in the lowered position, just at the above the closure loop 17 of the belt 14. This position is advantageously located in the vicinity of the user's center of gravity, and corresponds to the normal progression phase along the rail or the lifeline. The slip of the fall arrest device does not cause tearing of the ZC seam area.

En cas de chute de l'utilisateur, la tension exercée sur le brin supérieur B provoque la déchirure progressive de la zone de couture ZC (figure 2). Le brin B avec sa boucle de connexion 26, 27 se détache du brin inférieur A en direction de l'attache sternale 20, 21.In the event of a fall of the user, the tension exerted on the upper strand B causes the progressive tearing of the sewing zone ZC ( figure 2 ). The strand B with its connecting loop 26, 27 is detached from the lower strand A in the direction of the sternal fastener 20, 21.

Dans la position de la figure 3, la déchirure de la totalité de la zone de coutures ZC a provoqué la séparation sur toute la longueur des deux brins A, B de la première sangle déployable 24a, 25a. Le brin inférieur de chaque sangle déployable 24a, 25a est flottant, mais reste fixé à la ceinture 14. Le brin supérieur B entièrement détaché est attaché à l'attache sternale 20, 21. L'allongement maximum des deux liaisons de retenue 24, 25 place la double boucle de connexion 26, 27 au-dessus du centre de gravité et au-delà du niveau des deux attachess sternales 20, 21. La réaction du choc encaissé lors de la chute est reportée totalement sur la deuxième sangle 24b, 25b en liaison avec les tours de cuisse 15, 16. Une telle position surélevée de la double boucle de connexion 26, 27 permet de sécuriser confortablement l'utilisateur en cas de chute.In the position of the figure 3 the tearing of the entire ZC seaming zone caused the entire length of the two strands A, B of the first deployable strap 24a, 25a to be severed. The lower strand of each deployable strap 24a, 25a is floating, but remains attached to the belt 14. upper strand B completely detached is attached to the sternal attachment 20, 21. The maximum elongation of the two retaining links 24, 25 places the double connection loop 26, 27 above the center of gravity and beyond the level. of the two sternal attachments 20, 21. The reaction of the shock received during the fall is completely transferred to the second strap 24b, 25b in connection with the leg loops 15, 16. Such a raised position of the double connection loop 26, 27 allows to comfortably secure the user in case of fall.

Les figures 4 et 5 illustrent des vues de détails des deux sangles 25a, 25b constitutives de la liaison de retenue 25 de droite des figures 1 et 3, respectivement avant et après déchirure de la zone de coutures ZC, c'est à dire lorsque la boucle de connexion 27 se trouve en position abaissée et en position relevée déployée.The figures 4 and 5 illustrate detailed views of the two straps 25a, 25b constituting the right-hand restraint 25 of the figures 1 and 3 , respectively before and after tearing of the seam zone ZC, that is to say when the connection loop 27 is in the lowered position and in the raised position deployed.

On remarque que l'attache sternale 21 sert de moyen d'accrochage commun de la sangle thoracique 13a de la bretelle 13, de la deuxième sangle 25b, et du brin B déployable de la première sangle 25a. Une couture fusible 28 est prévue avantageusement sur la première sangle 25a entre la zone de couture ZC de placage et la ceinture 14. La figure 5 montre la couture fusible 28 décousue sur le brin A après déclenchement. Une couture 29 résistante relie la deuxième sangle 25b et l'extrémité supérieure du brin B de la première sangle 25a à l'attache sternale 21. Il en résulte une désolidarisation de la boucle de connexion 27 avec le ceinture 14, et une reprise des efforts par l'attache sternale 21 en liaison avec la bretelle 13a et la deuxième sangle 25b en prolongement du tour de cuisse 16.Note that the sternal fastener 21 serves as a means for common attachment of the chest strap 13a of the shoulder strap 13, the second strap 25b, and strand B deployable from the first strap 25a. A fuse seam 28 is advantageously provided on the first strap 25a between the veneer zone ZC and the belt 14. figure 5 shows the fusible seam 28 disjointed on the strand A after triggering. A resistant seam 29 connects the second strap 25b and the upper end of the strand B of the first strap 25a to the sternal fastener 21. This results in a separation of the connection loop 27 with the belt 14, and a recovery efforts by the sternal tie 21 in connection with the shoulder strap 13a and the second strap 25b in extension of the leg circumference 16.

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Harnais (10) d'encordement comprenant: - un cuissard (11) composé d'une ceinture (14) de maintien et d'une paire de tours de cuisse (15, 16), - une paire de bretelles (12, 13) comportant chacune une sangle thoracique (12a, 13a) prolongée par une sangle dorsale (12b, 13b), - au moins une boucle de connexion (26, 27) destinée à être reliée à un appareil antichute, - et au moins une liaison de retenue (24, 25) ayant une première sangle (24a, 25a) déployable en longueur, et composée de deux brins (A, B) superposés maintenus entre eux par une zone de coutures ZC de sécurité, laquelle est apte à se déchirer lors d'une chute pour séparer les deux brins (A, B) et déplacer la boucle de connexion (26, 27) d'une position abaissée vers une position relevée, caractérisé en ce que la liaison de retenue (24, 25) comporte une deuxième sangle (24b, 25b) reliant l'attache sternale (20, 21) à la sangle du tour de cuisse (15, 16) correspondant, et que le brin inférieur (A) de la première sangle (24a, 25a) est attaché à la ceinture (14), et possède une longueur plus courte que celle du brin supérieur (B) déployable, lequel est fixé à l'attache sternale (20, 21), tel que la déchirure de la zone de couture ZC libère le brin inférieur (A), alors que le brin supérieur (B) se déplace vers la position relevée en restant attaché à l'attache sternale (20, 21) de manière à reporter la réaction du choc encaissé lors de la chute sur la deuxième sangle (24b, 25b) en liaison avec les tours de cuisse.Roping harness (10) comprising: - a shorts (11) consisting of a belt (14) for holding and a pair of thighs (15, 16), - a pair of straps (12, 13) each having a thoracic strap (12a, 13a) extended by a back strap (12b, 13b), at least one connection loop (26, 27) intended to be connected to a fall arrest device, and at least one retaining link (24, 25) having a first strap (24a, 25a) extendable in length, and composed of two superimposed strands (A, B) held together by a safety seam zone ZC, which is capable of tearing during a fall to separate the two strands (A, B) and move the connecting loop (26, 27) from a lowered position to a raised position, characterized in that the retaining link (24, 25) has a second strap (24b, 25b) connecting the sternal attachment (20, 21) to the corresponding thigh strap (15, 16), and that the strand lower portion (A) of the first strap (24a, 25a) is attached to the belt (14), and has a shorter length than the deployable upper (B), which is attached to the sternal attachment (20, 21); ), such that the tear of the seam area ZC releases the lower strand (A), while the upper strand (B) moves to the raised position while remaining attached to the sternal fastener (20, 21) so as to postpone the reaction of the shock received during the fall on the second strap (24b, 25b) in connection with the turns of the thigh. Harnais (10) d'encordement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la boucle de connexion (26, 27) est portée par l'extrémité inférieure du brin supérieur (B) de la première sangle (24a, 25a), et se trouve en position abaissée au-dessus de la boucle de fermeture (17) de la ceinture.Harness (10) Roping according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting loop (26, 27) is carried by the lower end of the strand upper (B) of the first strap (24a, 25a), and is in the lowered position above the closure loop (17) of the belt. Harnais (10) d'encordement selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la liaison du brin inférieur (A) est interrompue avec l'attache sternale 20, 21 correspondante lors du déchirement de la zone couture ZC.Roping harness (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connection of the lower strand (A) is interrupted with the sternal fastener 20, 21 corresponding to the tearing of the stitch zone ZC. Harnais (10) d'encordement selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que l'allongement maximum des deux liaisons de retenue (24, 25) place la double boucle de connexion (26, 27) au-dessus du centre de gravité de l'utilisateur, et au-delà du niveau des deux attachess sternales (20, 21)Roping harness (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the maximum elongation of the two retaining links (24, 25) places the double connecting loop (26, 27) above the center of gravity of the user, and beyond the level of the two sternal attaches (20, 21) Harnais (10) d'encordement selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce les deux boucles de connexion (26, 27) forment un double point de connexion pour un connecteur.Roping harness (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the two connecting loops (26, 27) form a double connection point for a connector. Harnais (10) d'encordement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'attache sternale (20, 21) sert de moyen d'accrochage commun de la sangle thoracique (12a, 13a) de la bretelle (12, 13), de la deuxième sangle (24b, 25b), et du brin B déployable de la première sangle (24a, 25a).Roping harness (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the sternal fastener (20, 21) serves as a common fastening means for the thoracic strap (12a, 13a) of the shoulder strap (12, 13), the second strap (24b, 25b), and the expandable strand B of the first strap (24a, 25a). Harnais (10) d'encordement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'une couture fusible (28) est prévue sur la première sangle (24a, 25a) entre la zone de couture ZC de placage et la ceinture (14).Roping harness (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that a fusible seam (28) is provided on the first strap (24a, 25a) between the plating seam zone ZC and the belt (14).
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