EP3295994B1 - Roping harness - Google Patents

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EP3295994B1
EP3295994B1 EP17191096.1A EP17191096A EP3295994B1 EP 3295994 B1 EP3295994 B1 EP 3295994B1 EP 17191096 A EP17191096 A EP 17191096A EP 3295994 B1 EP3295994 B1 EP 3295994B1
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Loïc BLONDEAU
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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
    • 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
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B29/00—Apparatus for mountaineering
    • A63B29/02—Mountain guy-ropes or accessories, e.g. avalanche ropes; Means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons
    • 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
    • A62B35/0012—Sit harnesses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/0048—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for mountaineering, e.g. climbing-walls, grip elements for climbing-walls

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  • the invention relates to a roping harness belt, to a thigh of a roping harness and to a roping harness comprising such a belt and / or a pair of leg loops.
  • rope harnesses ensure the safety of people.
  • a lashing harness comprises a belt and a pair of thighs.
  • the belt and leg loops can be more or less thick to ensure the comfort of the user.
  • a harness intended for work at height must be particularly comfortable to allow prolonged use. In climbing, the harness must be so as not to hurt the climber who falls in a way in mind.
  • the harness In the field of mountaineering and ski touring, the harness is mainly intended for the roping of a rope.
  • the thicknesses of the belt and thigh can be thinner because they are rarely put in tension. This results in a gain in weight and compactness appreciated by athletes, but at the expense of their comfort.
  • the documents EP3006089 and WO2011 / 107676 describe rope harnesses, both of which have resistance wires longitudinally disposed on the belt.
  • a resistance wire ring is folded to define multiple loops that pass into pulleys.
  • the resistance wires are sewn to the adjusting device and are kept apart.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a roping harness belt which is easier to implement while ensuring a good user comfort.
  • a resistance wire is associated with a group of guide lines, the guide lines being formed by a second zone where the first layer is merged with the second layer, two guide lines being separated by a first zone according to the longitudinal axis.
  • the resistance wires are arranged to slide longitudinally with respect to the support strip.
  • the first ply and the second ply define a buttonhole configured to allow the passage of a strap of the adjustment device.
  • first ply and the second ply define at least one buttonhole crossing the strip support, the at least one buttonhole being configured to allow insertion of a wire element forming a carrier.
  • first ply and the second ply define first and second buttonholes, the wire element forming a loop passing through the first and second buttonholes, the loop being closed by stitching and surrounding at least one of the resistance wires.
  • the first ply and the second ply define first, second and third buttonholes, the wired element forming a loop and having a first portion passing through the first, second and third buttonholes, and a second portion passing through the first and third buttonholes without passing through the second buttonhole, the loop being closed by stitching and surrounding at least one of the resistance threads.
  • the support strip is folded back on itself.
  • the belt comprises at least five resistance wires.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a pair of roping harness leg loops which is easier to implement while ensuring a good user comfort.
  • a roping harness 1 such as that shown schematically in the figure 1 has a belt 2 with a waistline 2b associated with a setting device 2a.
  • the harness 1 also has a pair of leg loops 3, each leg 3 being connected to the dorsal part of the belt 2 advantageously by two elastic straps 4, and to the ventral part by a bridge 5 via a central ring 6.
  • the adjusting device 2a is fixed in first and second positions A and B on a support strip 7 of the waist 2b.
  • the adjusting device 2a is configured to adjust the circumference of the waist circumference to allow an adjustment of the size of the belt 2 to the diverence of the user.
  • the adjustment device 2a may include a strap that provides the mechanical strength in case of a fall.
  • the support strip 7 is configured to ensure user comfort by supporting at least its back portion. However, the support strip 7 does not have sufficient tensile strength. She is unable to bear the weight of the user alone during a fall. The mechanical strength is provided by resistance wires 8.
  • the support strip 7 is made of a knit and more particularly by means of a three-dimensional knit.
  • a knit is a textile object which, unlike fabrics, can be made using a single thread.
  • This wire is curved so as to form meshes that intertwine them to give a textile surface.
  • the support strip 7 can be made in a single wire to form a monochrome strip, but it is also possible to make the support strip in several different threads and in particular in threads having different colors and / or different mechanical performance.
  • a three-dimensional knit is a textile object which comprises several plies arranged one on the other, for example at least two plies 9a and 9b.
  • a web 9a / 9b corresponds to a plane formed by a plurality of loops.
  • Each sheet may be made using a single wire, but it is also possible to make each sheet with several son.
  • the yarn or yarns are bent to form meshes that intertwine with one another to provide a textile surface.
  • the different plies 9a / 9b of the three-dimensional textile are fixed between crossing at least a part of the loops.
  • the support strip 7 is made by means of at least two plies 9a and 9b which may be called inner ply and outer ply.
  • the inner web is intended to come into contact with the user of the harness or be close to the user.
  • the outer ply is separated from the user by the inner ply.
  • the inner ply is attached to the outer ply and is distinct from the outer ply which defines an envelope between the two plies.
  • the envelope is located between the first layer and the second layer.
  • the mechanical strength of the belt 2 is not only conferred by the adjusting device 2a, but also by resistance son 8 fixed on the adjustment device 2a in third and fourth positions C and D.
  • the first and third positions A and C on the one hand, and the second and fourth positions B and D on the other hand are respectively combined.
  • resistance son 8 rather than straps that are larger.
  • the resistance son 8 advantageously have a circular section, but it is also possible to provide that the straps have a rectangular section or any section.
  • a resistance wire has a diameter less than or equal to 3 mm. If the resistance wire is a strap, preferably, the width is less than or equal to 4mm.
  • the resistance wires 8 are advantageously sewn juxtaposed on the adjustment device 2a. In this way, the seam has a small thickness in comparison with a seam where the threads are stacked. The area occupied by the seam on the adjusting device 2a is also lower when resistance wires 8 are used in place of wider straps.
  • the resistance wires 8 provide the mechanical strength in the dorsal part of the waist 2b.
  • the resistance son 8 may for example be made of polyethylene having at least 100,000 monomers per molecule, and having a molar mass of about 3 ⁇ 10 6 g / mol. This type of material is known to have a very high tenacity and resistance to abrasion and to ensure the safety of the user in case of a fall, that is to say when the resistance son 8 are put suddenly in traction.
  • the resistance son 8 are arranged at least part inside the envelope between the first ply 9a and the second ply 9b and possibly completely in the envelope. In this way, one of the webs partially or completely separates the user resistance son which improves the comfort of the belt. Thanks to the sheet, the pressure of the son 8 is better distributed on the surface of the support strip 7, which limits the feeling of discomfort in case of a fall.
  • the resistance wires 8 can exit the envelope in several different places.
  • the belt 2 advantageously comprises at least three resistance son 8.
  • the forces exerted on the user in case of dynamic use are lower. It may therefore be wise to make a belt 2 which has four or five resistance son 8 or even seven or more son.
  • the fact of making a lashing harness 1 with at least five threads rather than three threads increases the volume of the harness 1 very little, and makes it possible to better distribute the forces exerted on the resistance threads 8 in the event of a fall. Resistance to higher intensity forces is also improved. This can for example be useful for belaying diverent people.
  • This construction with resistance son 8 distributed in the belt makes it possible to make a slimmer harness than most of the harnesses of the prior art. This configuration also reduces the weight and bulk of the harness. The resistance wires are protected by the first and second layers. The use of several son 8 also ensures the reliability of the harness in the event of manufacturing defect of one of the son, or in case of embrittlement of one of the son during an impact.
  • At least one of the resistance wires 8 is longer than the shortest distance separating the third and fourth positions, that is to say the points where the resistance wires 8 are sewn on the adjustment device 2a.
  • the axis passing through the third and fourth positions is considered hereinafter as the longitudinal axis of the belt 2.
  • resistance wires 8 are longer than the distance between the third and fourth positions.
  • the resistance wires 8 can be secured apart from each other on the support strip 7 in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The force is distributed over a larger surface of the support strip 7, which limits discomfort in the event of a fall or more generally when the belt is put under tension.
  • the support strip 7 is slightly deformed to conform to the shape of the user's pelvis, which puts the resistance wires 8 in tension around the user.
  • the resistance son 8 are judiciously distributed in the support strip 7 orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the belt. This distribution must be maintained in the various phases of use of the harness.
  • the resistance wires 8 are held on the support strip 7 spaced in the orthogonal direction even when they are energized.
  • the first and second plies 9a and 9b define at least a first zone ⁇ where the first and second plies 9a and 9b are mechanically dissociated. It is therefore possible to separate the first and second plies 9a and 9b in the first zone ⁇ . It is also advantageous to provide that the first and second plies 9a and 9b define second zones ⁇ where the first and second plies 9a and 9b are fastened together. It is then impossible to separate the first ply 9a from the second ply 9b in the second zones ⁇ .
  • the first ply 9a is merged with the second ply 9b.
  • the relative positions of the first and second plies 9a and 9b are interchanged.
  • the first and second zones ⁇ and ⁇ define guide lines 10 for the resistance wires 8 between the two ends fixed to the adjustment device 2a.
  • the guide line 10 blocks the movement of the resistance wire 8 in the orthogonal direction.
  • the guide line 10 is defined by a first zone ⁇ separating two second zones ⁇ .
  • This first zone ⁇ is terminated on each side by a second zone ⁇ along the orthogonal axis of the support strip 7.
  • the first zone ⁇ makes it possible to place the resistance wire 8 between the two plies 9a and 9b and thus to protect the wire resistance 8 external aggressions while distributing the forces during a fall.
  • the two second zones ⁇ make it possible to fix the position of the resistance wire 8 in the orthogonal direction.
  • the distance separating the two second zones ⁇ of a guide line 10 is between 1.5 times the diameter of the resistance wire and 10 times the diameter of the resistance wire.
  • the guide line 10 is separated from the adjacent guide line 10, in the orthogonal direction, by a first zone ⁇ which is devoid of resistance wire 8 so as to form a strip of support 7 more flexible than in a configuration where two adjacent guide lines 10 are separated by a second zone ⁇ .
  • This embodiment makes it possible to produce a guide line 10 which connects the two ends of the adjustment device 2a.
  • a guide line 10 which connects the two ends of the adjustment device 2a.
  • a group of guide lines 10 makes it possible to define the path of the resistance wire 8 by defining obligatory passage points between the two ends fixed to the adjustment device 2a.
  • the support strip 7 then comprises a plurality of guide lines 10 separated from each other along the longitudinal axis of the support strip 7 and along the orthogonal axis.
  • a group of guide lines 10 is advantageously associated with a resistance wire 8.
  • the guide lines 10 of a group of guide lines 10 are consecutive along the longitudinal axis of the support strip 7.
  • the guide lines are aligned along the orthogonal axis.
  • the support strip 7 has a zone whose rigidity is increased which can cause a feeling of discomfort. It is advantageous to distribute a portion of the guide lines 10 on one side of an orthogonal axis and the other part of the guide lines 10 on the other side of the orthogonal axis.
  • the guide lines 10 are distributed alternately on either side of the orthogonal axis.
  • the stitches of the knit in the guide line 10 are identical to the knit stitches outside the guide line 10 so that the mechanical characteristics are identical between the guide line 10 and the rest of the support strip. 7.
  • the guide lines 10 may nonetheless be suggested by a color change of the wires.
  • the stitches of the knit are different in the guide line 10 in comparison with the stitches used outside the guide line 10.
  • the knit stitch can be configured to form a protruding zone marking the shape of the tunnel forming the guide line 10 which facilitates the insertion of the resistance wire 8.
  • the guide line 10 is formed by a second zone ⁇ which separates two consecutive first zones ⁇ along the orthogonal axis.
  • the second also separates two consecutive first zones ⁇ along the longitudinal axis or along the longitudinal axis of the associated resistance wire.
  • the position of the resistance wire 8 is defined by a group of guide lines 10 so that the resistance wire alternates 8 between the second zones ⁇ and the first zones ⁇ which makes it possible to make the resistance wire 8 integral with the band 7 and block its displacement in the orthogonal direction.
  • This embodiment is particularly advantageous because it is easy to make and it remains very comfortable.
  • This embodiment makes it possible to define guide lines 10 which are visible from one of the faces of the support strip 7. It is therefore possible to quickly check the passage of the resistance wires 8 by all the guide lines 10 as well as the wear resistance son 8 for example after a fall.
  • the figure 2b illustrates different embodiments with for example a guide line having a second separating two pairs of first zones in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction.
  • the figure 2b also illustrates an embodiment, wherein the resistance wire is completely enclosed in the envelope and blocked by two second continuous zones.
  • a portion of the support strip 7 comprises one or more zones with improved ventilation 11 which make it possible to increase the breathability of the support strip.
  • the improved ventilation zone is formed by perforated zones which also makes it possible to improve the flexibility and the compactness of the harness 1.
  • the perforated zones 11 are made as soon as the knitting step which facilitates the setting artwork.
  • the support strip 7 may also comprise zones with improved ventilation 11 by means of a different mesh in order to increase the breathability without forming a perforated zone.
  • one of the plies 9a and 9b may form a grid with a repetition of first zones and second zones 9a and 9b.
  • the support band 7 does not intervene in the mechanical holding of the harness, open the support band 7 does not affect the performance of the harness.
  • the support strip 7 comprises one or more zones with improved ventilation 11 which are made in the form of a grid. In these areas, holes passing through the first ply 9a and the second ply 9b are formed. It is preferable to provide that the zone with improved ventilation 11 is carried out at a distance from the guide lines 10 and preferably outside the passage zones of the resistance wires 8.
  • the support strip 7 has a different mechanical behavior.
  • the support strip 7 distributes the forces less well and the harness can be found to be less comfortable than the embodiment where the resistance wires 8 are placed outside the ventilation zones.
  • the support strip 7 may comprise one or more buttonholes 12.
  • a buttonhole 12 is a through hole in through the first ply 9a and the second ply 9b.
  • the buttonhole 12 is made directly during the knitting of the two plies.
  • the size of the buttonhole 12 is configured to allow the passage of a wire element which is used as a material carrier 13 and advantageously the introduction of the adjustment device 2a.
  • the knitted support strip 7 is not configured to withstand substantial efforts. It is therefore advantageous to fix the material carrier 13 on at least one resistance wire 8 and / or on the adjustment element 2a to ensure an increased mechanical strength of the material carrier 13.
  • buttonshole 12 which allows the passage of the wire element 13 from the outer ply to the inner ply. It is advantageous to insert the carrier 13 from the outer ply to the inner ply and from the bottom up when the harness is in use because it allows the realization of a gear that has less grip on the outside elements. It is therefore less likely to be damaged.
  • the material carrier 13 has at least one end which is sewn on the adjustment device 2a so as to ensure the desired mechanical strength.
  • the support substrate 7 comprises first and second buttonholes 12a and 12b consecutive in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. Between the two buttonholes 12a and 12b, a portion of the wire element 13 is against the inner face of the web, that is to say it separates the user and the first and second webs 9a and 9b. Between the two buttonholes 12, another part of the wire element 13 is against the outer face. The two parts of the wire element 13 are separated by the two layers 9a and 9b. A seam 14 is made to secure the two portions of the wire element 13 which are separated by the first and second plies.
  • the seam 14 forms a loop in the material carrier 13 which advantageously surrounds a resistance wire 8.
  • the seam 14 is arranged to fix the resistance wire 8 with the material carrier 13. This embodiment is advantageous because it provides greater freedom of shaping the carrier 13 when it comes out of the buttonhole 12. This also allows to form buttonholes 12 finer because only one strand of the wire element passes through each buttonhole 12a / 12b.
  • the support strip 7 comprises first, second and third buttonholes 12a, 12b and 12c consecutive in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
  • a portion of the wire element 13 is against the inner face of the web, that is to say it separates the user and the first and second webs 9a and 9b.
  • another part of the wire element 13 is against the outer face.
  • the two parts of the wire element 13 are separated by the two layers 9a and 9b.
  • a seam 14 is made to secure the two portions of the wire element 13 which are separated by the first and second plies.
  • the wired element 13 forming the loop has a first portion passing through the first, second and third buttonholes 12a, 12b, 12c, and a second portion passing through the first and third buttonholes 12a, 12c without passing through the second buttonhole 12b.
  • This embodiment is advantageous because it offers greater freedom in shaping the carrier 13 when it leaves the buttonhole. This also makes it possible to form a sleeve between the second and third buttonholes 12b and 12c inside which the material carrier 13 is inserted. This sleeve makes it possible to partially limit the range of motion of the material carrier. The inventors have observed that in use, the introduction and exit of equipment of the equipment carrier are easier. It is advantageous to form a portion of the wire element in a more rigid material than the other portion of the wire element in order to further stiffen the material carrier output of the sleeve.
  • the support band 15 of the thigh circumference can take up all the embodiments described to form the support band 7 of the belt and in particular the embodiments describing the joining of the resistance son 8 and / or the aeration of the support band.
  • the pair of leg loops 3 can also be made using two independent flexible support strips 15 connected to one another by at least three resistance wires 11 (cf. figure 3 ), resistance wires 16 forming the trigger guard 5.
  • the pair of leg loops 3 may contain four or five resistance wires 16 or more, for example to improve the strength of the harness 1 if the user has a large body.
  • each leg loop 3a and 3b is formed on the one hand by a seam of the ends 16a of the resistance wires 16 on a portion 16b of the wires 16 located at the edge of the bridge 5, at the junction between the bridge 5 and the support strips 15, and secondly by sewing the ends of each support strip 15 one on the other.
  • the mechanical strength of the leg loops 3a and 3b is provided by the resistance wires 16.
  • the resistance wires 16 advantageously have different lengths so as to be kept spaced from each other with respect to a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the strips. support 15, the resistance wire 16 having a minimum length corresponding to that positioned on the longitudinal axis of the support strips 15.
  • the resistance son 16 can be secured to the support strips 15 in the same way as on the belt 2 while being able to slide along the longitudinal axis of the leg loops.
  • the discomfort of the user is then advantageously limited during a tensioning of the resistance son 16, for example when the latter sits in the harness 1.
  • the mechanical properties of the support strips 15 and the resistance wires 16 of the leg loops are preferably identical to those of the support strip 7 and the resistance wires 8 of the belt.
  • the materials chosen to make the belt 2 and the pair of thighs 3 are preferably also identical.
  • adjustable leg loops each comprising an adjusting device similar to that described in relation to the belt 2 of the harness 1 .
  • leash harness 1 This results in a lightweight, compact, solid and comfortable leash harness 1, which can be used both for use in mountaineering or ski touring where lightness and compactness are essential, and in the framework of climbing use, where comfort is one of the most important criteria.
  • the support strips 7 and / or 15 are formed by a knit that has opposite first and second faces. This knit is folded so as to bring into contact the two parts of the first face which are separated by the fold.
  • the resistance threads are arranged in the knit before the folding step and are arranged inside the support band so as to make the resistance threads inaccessible.
  • the knit is made by a circular knitting method.
  • the wire element is advantageously inserted into the buttonholes to form the material carrier.

Description

Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

L'invention est relative à une ceinture de harnais d'encordement, à un tour de cuisse d'un harnais d'encordement et à un harnais d'encordement comprenant une telle ceinture et/ou une paire de tours de cuisse.The invention relates to a roping harness belt, to a thigh of a roping harness and to a roping harness comprising such a belt and / or a pair of leg loops.

État de la techniqueState of the art

Dans le domaine de l'escalade, de l'alpinisme, du ski de randonnée, ou pour réaliser des travaux en hauteur, les harnais d'encordement permettent d'assurer la sécurité des personnes.In the field of climbing, mountaineering, ski touring, or to perform work at height, rope harnesses ensure the safety of people.

De manière classique, un harnais d'encordement comporte une ceinture et une paire de tours de cuisse. Selon le type d'utilisation, la ceinture et les tours de cuisse peuvent être plus ou moins épais afin d'assurer le confort de l'utilisateur. Par exemple, un harnais destiné à des travaux en hauteur doit être particulièrement confortable pour permettre une utilisation prolongée. En escalade, le harnais doit l'être également pour ne pas blesser le grimpeur qui chute dans une voie en tête.Conventionally, a lashing harness comprises a belt and a pair of thighs. Depending on the type of use, the belt and leg loops can be more or less thick to ensure the comfort of the user. For example, a harness intended for work at height must be particularly comfortable to allow prolonged use. In climbing, the harness must be so as not to hurt the climber who falls in a way in mind.

Dans le domaine de l'alpinisme et du ski de randonnée, le baudrier est principalement destiné à l'encordement d'une cordée. Les épaisseurs de la ceinture et du tour de cuisse peuvent être plus fines car ces derniers sont rarement mis en tension. Il en résulte un gain de poids et de compacité appréciés des sportifs, mais au détriment de leur confort.In the field of mountaineering and ski touring, the harness is mainly intended for the roping of a rope. The thicknesses of the belt and thigh can be thinner because they are rarely put in tension. This results in a gain in weight and compactness appreciated by athletes, but at the expense of their comfort.

Afin de garantir de bonnes conditions d'utilisation quelle que soit la discipline pratiquée, il est important de réaliser un compromis entre le confort de l'utilisateur, le poids du harnais d'encordement et sa compacité. De cette façon, le harnais est polyvalent et l'utilisateur n'a pas besoin de multiplier ses équipements.In order to guarantee good conditions of use whatever the discipline practiced, it is important to make a compromise between the comfort of the user, the weight of the rope harness and its compactness. In this way, the harness is versatile and the user does not need to multiply his equipment.

Il est également avantageux de prévoir un procédé de fabrication qui est facile à mettre en oeuvre.It is also advantageous to provide a manufacturing method that is easy to implement.

Les documents EP3006089 et WO2011/107676 décrivent des harnais d'encordement munis tous les deux de fils de résistance disposés longitudinalement sur la ceinture. Dans une configuration, un anneau en fil de résistance est replié afin de définir plusieurs boucles qui passent dans des poulies. Dans l'autre configuration, les fils de résistance sont cousus au dispositif de réglage et sont maintenus écartés.The documents EP3006089 and WO2011 / 107676 describe rope harnesses, both of which have resistance wires longitudinally disposed on the belt. In one configuration, a resistance wire ring is folded to define multiple loops that pass into pulleys. In the other configuration, the resistance wires are sewn to the adjusting device and are kept apart.

Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

Un objet de l'invention consiste à prévoir une ceinture de harnais d'encordement qui est plus facile à mettre en oeuvre tout en assurant un bon confort d'utilisation.An object of the invention is to provide a roping harness belt which is easier to implement while ensuring a good user comfort.

La ceinture de harnais d'encordement comprend :

  • une bande de support destinée à supporter la partie dorsale de l'utilisateur,
  • un dispositif de réglage de la circonférence de la ceinture ayant des première et deuxièmes extrémités fixées à la bande de support en des première et deuxième positions,
  • au moins trois fils de résistance cousus chacun sur le dispositif de réglage en des troisième et quatrième positions spécifiques,
  • au moins un des fils de résistance présentant une longueur supérieure à la distance séparant ses troisième et quatrième positions le long de la bande de support.
The rope harness belt includes:
  • a support band for supporting the back portion of the user,
  • a waist circumference adjusting device having first and second ends attached to the support band at first and second positions,
  • at least three resistance wires each sewn on the adjusting device in third and fourth specific positions,
  • at least one of the resistance wires having a length greater than the distance separating its third and fourth positions along the support strip.

La ceinture est remarquable en ce que la bande de support est tricotée de manière à définir :

  • des première et deuxième nappes distinctes et fixées l'une à l'autre,
  • au moins une première zone où la première nappe est dissociée mécaniquement de la deuxième nappe et
  • une pluralité de deuxième zones où la première nappe est fixée à la deuxième nappe, les première et deuxième nappes définissant des lignes de guidage configurées pour solidariser les au moins trois fils de résistance avec la bande de support et pour bloquer le déplacement des fils de résistance selon une direction orthogonale à l'axe longitudinal de la bande de support, les au moins trois fils de résistance étant disposés entre la première nappe et la deuxième nappe.
The belt is remarkable in that the support band is knitted so as to define:
  • first and second separate layers and fixed to one another,
  • at least a first zone where the first ply is mechanically dissociated from the second ply and
  • a plurality of second zones where the first web is attached to the second web, the first and second webs defining guide lines configured to secure the at least three resistance wires to the support web and to block the movement of the resistance wires in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the support strip, the at least three resistance wires being disposed between the first ply and the second ply.

Dans un développement, un fil de résistance est associé à un groupe de lignes de guidage, les lignes de guidage étant formées par une seconde zone où la première nappe est confondue avec la deuxième nappe, deux lignes de guidage étant séparées par une première zone selon l'axe longitudinal.In one development, a resistance wire is associated with a group of guide lines, the guide lines being formed by a second zone where the first layer is merged with the second layer, two guide lines being separated by a first zone according to the longitudinal axis.

De manière avantageuse, les fils de résistance sont agencés de manière à coulisser longitudinalement par rapport à la bande de support.Advantageously, the resistance wires are arranged to slide longitudinally with respect to the support strip.

Dans une configuration préférentielle, la première nappe et la deuxième nappe définissent une boutonnière configurée pour autoriser le passage d'une sangle du dispositif de réglage.In a preferred configuration, the first ply and the second ply define a buttonhole configured to allow the passage of a strap of the adjustment device.

Il est intéressant de prévoir une ceinture dans laquelle la première nappe et la deuxième nappe définissent au moins une boutonnière traversant la bande de support, la au moins une boutonnière étant configurée pour autoriser l'insertion d'un élément filaire formant un porte-matériel.It is advantageous to provide a belt in which the first ply and the second ply define at least one buttonhole crossing the strip support, the at least one buttonhole being configured to allow insertion of a wire element forming a carrier.

Avantageusement, la première nappe et la deuxième nappe définissent des première et deuxième boutonnières, l'élément filaire formant une boucle passant par les première et deuxième boutonnières, la boucle étant fermée par couture et entourant au moins un des fils de résistance.Advantageously, the first ply and the second ply define first and second buttonholes, the wire element forming a loop passing through the first and second buttonholes, the loop being closed by stitching and surrounding at least one of the resistance wires.

Dans une configuration spécifique, la première nappe et la deuxième nappe définissent des première, deuxième et troisième boutonnières, l'élément filaire formant une boucle et ayant une première portion passant par les première, deuxième et troisième boutonnières, et une deuxième portion passant par les première et troisième boutonnières sans passer par la deuxième boutonnière, la boucle étant fermée par couture et entourant au moins un des fils de résistance.In a specific configuration, the first ply and the second ply define first, second and third buttonholes, the wired element forming a loop and having a first portion passing through the first, second and third buttonholes, and a second portion passing through the first and third buttonholes without passing through the second buttonhole, the loop being closed by stitching and surrounding at least one of the resistance threads.

Dans un autre développement, la bande de support est repliée sur elle-même.In another development, the support strip is folded back on itself.

De manière préférentielle, la ceinture comporte au moins cinq fils de résistance.Preferably, the belt comprises at least five resistance wires.

Un autre objet de l'invention consiste à prévoir une paire de tours de cuisse de harnais d'encordement qui est plus facile à mettre en oeuvre tout en assurant un bon confort d'utilisation.Another object of the invention is to provide a pair of roping harness leg loops which is easier to implement while ensuring a good user comfort.

La paire de tour de cuisse de harnais d'encordement comprend :

  • deux bandes de support,
  • au moins trois fils de résistance fixés aux extrémités longitudinales des deux bandes de support et destinés à connecter les deux bandes de support, deux au moins des fils de résistance ayant au moins deux longueurs différentes de sorte à être maintenus de manière écartée les uns par rapport aux autres selon une direction orthogonale aux axes longitudinaux des bandes de support.
The pair of roping harness leg loop includes:
  • two support strips,
  • at least three resistance wires attached to the longitudinal ends of the two support strips and for connecting the two support strips, at least two resistance wires having at least two different lengths so as to be maintained spaced apart from each other in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axes of the support strips.

La paire de tour de cuisse est remarquable en ce que chaque bande de support est tricotée de manière à définir :

  • des première et deuxième nappes distinctes et fixées l'une à l'autre,
  • au moins une première zone où la première nappe est dissociée mécaniquement de la deuxième nappe et
  • une pluralité de deuxième zones où la première nappe est fixée à la deuxième nappe, les première et deuxième nappes définissant des lignes de guidage configurées pour solidariser les au moins trois fils de résistance avec la bande de support et pour bloquer le déplacement des fils de résistance selon une direction orthogonale à l'axe longitudinal de la bande de support, les au moins trois fils de résistance étant disposés entre la première nappe et la deuxième nappe.
The pair of leg circumferences is remarkable in that each support band is knitted so as to define:
  • first and second separate layers and fixed to one another,
  • at least a first zone where the first ply is mechanically dissociated from the second ply and
  • a plurality of second zones where the first web is attached to the second web, the first and second webs defining guide lines configured to secure the at least three resistance wires to the support web and to block the movement of the resistance wires in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the support strip, the at least three resistance wires being disposed between the first ply and the second ply.

Il est également prévu de réaliser un harnais d'encordement comportant une ceinture et/ou une paire de tours de cuisse selon les différentes variantes visées.It is also planned to make a lashing harness comprising a belt and / or a pair of thighs according to the different variants concerned.

Description sommaire des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui va suivre de modes particuliers de réalisation de l'invention donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et représentés aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue schématique d'un harnais d'encordement,
  • la figure 2a illustre de façon schématique une ceinture de harnais d'encordement selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 2b présente un détail de réalisation des lignes de guidage des fils de résistance selon le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 2a,
  • les figures 2c et 2d représentent en vue de coupe des modes de réalisation des lignes de guidage,
  • la figure 3 illustre schématiquement un mode de réalisation d'une ceinture d'un harnais d'encordement avec un porte-matériel,
  • les figures 4a et 4b représentent en vue de coupe deux modes de fixation d'un élément filaire dans des boutonnières pour former un porte-matériel,
  • la figure 5 illustre schématiquement un mode de réalisation de la paire de tours de cuisse.
Other advantages and features will emerge more clearly from the following description of particular embodiments of the invention given by way of non-limiting example and represented in the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents a schematic view of a rope harness,
  • the figure 2a schematically illustrates a belt of roping harness according to one embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 2b presents a detail of embodiment of the guide lines of the resistance wires according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. figure 2a ,
  • the Figures 2c and 2d represent in sectional view embodiments of the guide lines,
  • the figure 3 schematically illustrates an embodiment of a belt of a rope harness with a material carrier,
  • the Figures 4a and 4b represent in sectional view two methods of fixing a wire element in buttonholes to form a material carrier,
  • the figure 5 schematically illustrates an embodiment of the pair of leg loops.

Description détailléedetailed description

Un harnais d'encordement 1 tel que celui représenté schématiquement à la figure 1 comporte une ceinture 2 dotée d'un tour de taille 2b associé à un dispositif de réglage 2a. Le harnais 1 possède également une paire de tours de cuisse 3, chaque tour de cuisse 3 étant relié à la partie dorsale de la ceinture 2 avantageusement par deux sangles élastiques 4, et à la partie ventrale par un pontet 5 via un anneau central 6.A roping harness 1 such as that shown schematically in the figure 1 has a belt 2 with a waistline 2b associated with a setting device 2a. The harness 1 also has a pair of leg loops 3, each leg 3 being connected to the dorsal part of the belt 2 advantageously by two elastic straps 4, and to the ventral part by a bridge 5 via a central ring 6.

Comme représenté à la figure 2a, le dispositif de réglage 2a est fixé en des première et deuxième positions A et B sur une bande de support 7 du tour de taille 2b. Le dispositif de réglage 2a est configuré de manière à régler la circonférence du tour de taille pour permettre un ajustement de la taille de la ceinture 2 à la corpulence de l'utilisateur. A titre d'exemple, le dispositif de réglage 2a peut comporter une sangle qui assure la tenue mécanique en cas de chute.As represented in figure 2a , the adjusting device 2a is fixed in first and second positions A and B on a support strip 7 of the waist 2b. The adjusting device 2a is configured to adjust the circumference of the waist circumference to allow an adjustment of the size of the belt 2 to the corpulence of the user. For example, the adjustment device 2a may include a strap that provides the mechanical strength in case of a fall.

La bande de support 7 est configurée pour assurer le confort de l'utilisateur en supportant au moins sa partie dorsale. Cependant, la bande de support 7 ne possède pas de résistance mécanique en traction suffisante. Elle est incapable de supporter seule le poids de l'utilisateur lors d'une chute. La tenue mécanique est assurée par des fils de résistance 8.The support strip 7 is configured to ensure user comfort by supporting at least its back portion. However, the support strip 7 does not have sufficient tensile strength. She is unable to bear the weight of the user alone during a fall. The mechanical strength is provided by resistance wires 8.

La bande de support 7 est réalisée dans un tricot et plus particulièrement au moyen d'un tricot tridimensionnel. Un tricot est un objet textile qui, contrairement aux tissus, peut être réalisé à l'aide d'un seul fil. Ce fil est recourbé de manière à former des mailles qui s'entrelacent entre elles pour donner une surface textile. Selon les modes de réalisation, la bande de support 7 peut être réalisée dans un seul fil pour former une bande monochrome, mais il est également possible de réaliser la bande de support dans plusieurs fils différents et notamment dans des fils ayant des couleurs différentes et/ou des performances mécaniques différentes.The support strip 7 is made of a knit and more particularly by means of a three-dimensional knit. A knit is a textile object which, unlike fabrics, can be made using a single thread. This wire is curved so as to form meshes that intertwine them to give a textile surface. According to the embodiments, the support strip 7 can be made in a single wire to form a monochrome strip, but it is also possible to make the support strip in several different threads and in particular in threads having different colors and / or different mechanical performance.

Un tricot tridimensionnel est un objet textile qui comporte plusieurs nappes disposées l'une sur l'autre, par exemple au moins deux nappes 9a et 9b. Une nappe 9a/9b correspond à un plan formé par une pluralité de boucles. Chaque nappe peut être réalisée à l'aide d'un seul fil, mais il est également possible de réaliser chaque nappe avec plusieurs fils. Le fil ou les fils sont recourbés de manière à former des mailles qui s'entrelacent entre elles pour donner une surface textile. Les différentes nappes 9a/9b du textile tridimensionnel sont fixées entre croisant au moins une partie des boucles.A three-dimensional knit is a textile object which comprises several plies arranged one on the other, for example at least two plies 9a and 9b. A web 9a / 9b corresponds to a plane formed by a plurality of loops. Each sheet may be made using a single wire, but it is also possible to make each sheet with several son. The yarn or yarns are bent to form meshes that intertwine with one another to provide a textile surface. The different plies 9a / 9b of the three-dimensional textile are fixed between crossing at least a part of the loops.

De manière avantageuse, la bande de support 7 est réalisée au moyen d'au moins deux nappes 9a et 9b qui peuvent être appelées nappe interne et nappe externe. La nappe interne est destinée à venir en contact avec l'utilisateur du harnais ou être proche de l'utilisateur. La nappe externe est séparée de l'utilisateur par la nappe interne.Advantageously, the support strip 7 is made by means of at least two plies 9a and 9b which may be called inner ply and outer ply. The inner web is intended to come into contact with the user of the harness or be close to the user. The outer ply is separated from the user by the inner ply.

La nappe interne est fixée à la nappe externe et est distincte de la nappe externe ce qui définit une enveloppe entre les deux nappes. En d'autres termes, l'enveloppe est située entre la première nappe et la deuxième nappe.The inner ply is attached to the outer ply and is distinct from the outer ply which defines an envelope between the two plies. In other words, the envelope is located between the first layer and the second layer.

La résistance mécanique de la ceinture 2 est non seulement conférée par le dispositif de réglage 2a, mais aussi par des fils de résistance 8 fixés sur le dispositif de réglage 2a en des troisième et quatrième positions C et D. Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, les première et troisième positions A et C d'une part, et les deuxième et quatrième positions B et D d'autre part sont respectivement confondues.The mechanical strength of the belt 2 is not only conferred by the adjusting device 2a, but also by resistance son 8 fixed on the adjustment device 2a in third and fourth positions C and D. According to a particular embodiment, the first and third positions A and C on the one hand, and the second and fourth positions B and D on the other hand are respectively combined.

Afin d'améliorer la compacité et la souplesse du harnais, il est en effet judicieux d'utiliser des fils de résistance 8 plutôt que des sangles qui sont plus volumineuses. Les fils de résistance 8 ont avantageusement une section circulaire, mais il est également possible de prévoir que les sangles possèdent une section rectangulaire ou une section quelconque. De manière avantageuse, un fil de résistance présente un diamètre inférieur ou égal à 3mm. Si le fil de résistance est une sangle, de manière préférentielle, la largeur est inférieure ou égale à 4mm.To improve the compactness and flexibility of the harness, it is indeed wise to use resistance son 8 rather than straps that are larger. The resistance son 8 advantageously have a circular section, but it is also possible to provide that the straps have a rectangular section or any section. Advantageously, a resistance wire has a diameter less than or equal to 3 mm. If the resistance wire is a strap, preferably, the width is less than or equal to 4mm.

Les fils de résistance 8 sont avantageusement cousus de manière juxtaposée sur le dispositif de réglage 2a. De cette façon, la couture a une faible épaisseur en comparaison avec une couture où les fils sont empilés. La surface occupée par la couture sur le dispositif de réglage 2a est également plus faible lorsque des fils de résistance 8 sont utilisés à la place de sangles qui sont plus larges.The resistance wires 8 are advantageously sewn juxtaposed on the adjustment device 2a. In this way, the seam has a small thickness in comparison with a seam where the threads are stacked. The area occupied by the seam on the adjusting device 2a is also lower when resistance wires 8 are used in place of wider straps.

Les fils de résistance 8 assurent la tenue mécanique dans la partie dorsale du tour de taille 2b. Les fils de résistance 8 peuvent par exemple être réalisés en polyéthylène ayant au moins 100000 monomères par molécule, et ayant une masse molaire environ égale à 3.106 g/mol. Ce type de matériau est connu pour avoir une ténacité et une résistance à l'abrasion très élevées et permettre d'assurer la sécurité de l'utilisateur en cas de chute, c'est-à-dire lorsque les fils de résistance 8 sont mis soudainement en traction.The resistance wires 8 provide the mechanical strength in the dorsal part of the waist 2b. The resistance son 8 may for example be made of polyethylene having at least 100,000 monomers per molecule, and having a molar mass of about 3 × 10 6 g / mol. This type of material is known to have a very high tenacity and resistance to abrasion and to ensure the safety of the user in case of a fall, that is to say when the resistance son 8 are put suddenly in traction.

Les fils de résistance 8 sont disposés au moins partie à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe entre la première nappe 9a et la deuxième nappe 9b et éventuellement complètement dans l'enveloppe. De cette manière, une des nappes sépare partiellement ou complètement l'utilisateur des fils de résistance ce qui améliore le confort de la ceinture. Grâce à la nappe, la pression des fils 8 est mieux répartie sur la surface de la bande de support 7, ce qui limite la sensation d'inconfort en cas de chute.The resistance son 8 are arranged at least part inside the envelope between the first ply 9a and the second ply 9b and possibly completely in the envelope. In this way, one of the webs partially or completely separates the user resistance son which improves the comfort of the belt. Thanks to the sheet, the pressure of the son 8 is better distributed on the surface of the support strip 7, which limits the feeling of discomfort in case of a fall.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les fils de résistance 8 peuvent sortir de l'enveloppe dans plusieurs endroits différents.In a particular embodiment, the resistance wires 8 can exit the envelope in several different places.

Comme illustré à la figure 2a, la ceinture 2 comporte avantageusement au moins trois fils de résistance 8. Toutefois, lorsque le nombre de fils de résistance est plus élevé, les forces exercées sur l'utilisateur en cas d'utilisation dynamique sont plus faibles. Il peut donc être judicieux de réaliser une ceinture 2 qui comporte quatre ou cinq fils de résistance 8, voire même sept fils ou plus. Le fait de réaliser un harnais d'encordement 1 avec au moins cinq fils plutôt que trois fils augmente très peu le volume du harnais 1, et permet de mieux répartir les forces exercées sur les fils de résistance 8 en cas de chute. La résistance à des forces de plus grande intensité est également améliorée. Cela peut par exemple être utile pour l'assurage de personnes corpulentes.As illustrated in figure 2a , the belt 2 advantageously comprises at least three resistance son 8. However, when the number of resistance son is higher, the forces exerted on the user in case of dynamic use are lower. It may therefore be wise to make a belt 2 which has four or five resistance son 8 or even seven or more son. The fact of making a lashing harness 1 with at least five threads rather than three threads increases the volume of the harness 1 very little, and makes it possible to better distribute the forces exerted on the resistance threads 8 in the event of a fall. Resistance to higher intensity forces is also improved. This can for example be useful for belaying corpulent people.

Cette construction avec des fils de résistance 8 répartis dans la ceinture permet de réaliser un harnais plus mince que la majeure partie des harnais de l'art antérieur. Cette configuration permet également de réduire le poids et l'encombrement du harnais. Les fils de résistances sont protégés par les première et deuxième nappes. L'utilisation de plusieurs fils 8 permet également de garantir la fiabilité du harnais en cas de défaut de fabrication de l'un des fils, ou en cas de fragilisation de l'un des fils lors d'un choc.This construction with resistance son 8 distributed in the belt makes it possible to make a slimmer harness than most of the harnesses of the prior art. This configuration also reduces the weight and bulk of the harness. The resistance wires are protected by the first and second layers. The use of several son 8 also ensures the reliability of the harness in the event of manufacturing defect of one of the son, or in case of embrittlement of one of the son during an impact.

L'un au moins des fils de résistance 8 est plus long que la distance la plus courte séparant les troisième et quatrième positions, c'est-à-dire les points où les fils de résistance 8 sont cousus sur le dispositif de réglage 2a. L'axe passant par les troisième et quatrième positions est considéré ci-après comme l'axe longitudinal de la ceinture 2.At least one of the resistance wires 8 is longer than the shortest distance separating the third and fourth positions, that is to say the points where the resistance wires 8 are sewn on the adjustment device 2a. The axis passing through the third and fourth positions is considered hereinafter as the longitudinal axis of the belt 2.

Préférentiellement, plusieurs fils de résistance 8 sont plus longs que la distance entre les troisième et quatrième positions. De cette façon, les fils de résistance 8 peuvent être solidarisés de manière écartée les uns des autres sur la bande de support 7 selon une direction orthogonale à l'axe longitudinal. L'effort est réparti sur une surface plus importante de la bande de support 7, ce qui limite l'inconfort en cas de chute ou plus généralement lorsque la ceinture est mise en tension.Preferably, several resistance wires 8 are longer than the distance between the third and fourth positions. In this way, the resistance wires 8 can be secured apart from each other on the support strip 7 in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The force is distributed over a larger surface of the support strip 7, which limits discomfort in the event of a fall or more generally when the belt is put under tension.

Lors de la mise en tension, la bande de support 7 se déforme légèrement pour épouser la forme du bassin de l'utilisateur, ce qui vient mettre les fils de résistance 8 en tension autour de l'utilisateur.During tensioning, the support strip 7 is slightly deformed to conform to the shape of the user's pelvis, which puts the resistance wires 8 in tension around the user.

Comme indiqué précédemment, afin de garantir un bon confort, les fils de résistance 8 sont répartis judicieusement dans la bande de support 7 orthogonalement à l'axe longitudinal de la ceinture. Cette répartition doit être maintenue dans les différentes phases d'utilisation du harnais.As indicated above, to ensure good comfort, the resistance son 8 are judiciously distributed in the support strip 7 orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the belt. This distribution must be maintained in the various phases of use of the harness.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, les fils de résistance 8 sont maintenus sur la bande de support 7 de manière espacée suivant la direction orthogonale même lorsqu'ils sont mis sous tension.According to an advantageous embodiment, the resistance wires 8 are held on the support strip 7 spaced in the orthogonal direction even when they are energized.

Lors de la phase de tricotage des première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b, il est particulièrement avantageux de prévoir que les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b définissent au moins une première zone α où les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b sont mécaniquement dissociées. Il est donc possible de séparer les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b dans la première zone α. Il est également avantageux de prévoir que les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b définissent des deuxièmes zones β où les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b sont fixées ensemble. Il est alors impossible de séparer la première nappe 9a de la deuxième nappe 9b dans les deuxièmes zones β. De manière avantageuse, dans la deuxième zone β, la première nappe 9a est confondue avec la deuxième nappe 9b. En alternative, les positions relatives des première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b sont interverties.During the knitting phase of the first and second plies 9a and 9b, it is particularly advantageous to provide that the first and second plies 9a and 9b define at least a first zone α where the first and second plies 9a and 9b are mechanically dissociated. It is therefore possible to separate the first and second plies 9a and 9b in the first zone α. It is also advantageous to provide that the first and second plies 9a and 9b define second zones β where the first and second plies 9a and 9b are fastened together. It is then impossible to separate the first ply 9a from the second ply 9b in the second zones β. Advantageously, in the second zone β, the first ply 9a is merged with the second ply 9b. Alternatively, the relative positions of the first and second plies 9a and 9b are interchanged.

Comme représenté sur les figures 2a et 2b, lors de la phase de tricotage de la bande de support 7, les première et deuxième zones α et β définissent des lignes de guidage 10 pour les fils de résistance 8 entre les deux extrémités fixées au dispositif de réglage 2a. La ligne de guidage 10 bloque le déplacement du fil de résistance 8 selon la direction orthogonale.As shown on Figures 2a and 2b during the knitting phase of the support strip 7, the first and second zones α and β define guide lines 10 for the resistance wires 8 between the two ends fixed to the adjustment device 2a. The guide line 10 blocks the movement of the resistance wire 8 in the orthogonal direction.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 2c, la ligne de guidage 10 est définie par une première zone α séparant deux deuxièmes zones β. Cette première zone α est terminée de chaque côté par une deuxième zone β selon l'axe orthogonal de la bande de support 7. La première zone α permet de placer le fil de résistance 8 entre les deux nappes 9a et 9b et ainsi protéger le fil de résistance 8 des agressions extérieures tout en répartissant les efforts lors d'une chute.In a first embodiment illustrated in Figure 2c the guide line 10 is defined by a first zone α separating two second zones β. This first zone α is terminated on each side by a second zone β along the orthogonal axis of the support strip 7. The first zone α makes it possible to place the resistance wire 8 between the two plies 9a and 9b and thus to protect the wire resistance 8 external aggressions while distributing the forces during a fall.

Les deux deuxièmes zones β permettent de fixer la position du fil de résistance 8 selon la direction orthogonale. De manière avantageuse, la distance séparant les deux deuxièmes zones β d'une ligne de guidage 10 est comprise entre 1,5 fois le diamètre du fils de résistance et 10 fois le diamètre du fils de résistance.The two second zones β make it possible to fix the position of the resistance wire 8 in the orthogonal direction. Advantageously, the distance separating the two second zones β of a guide line 10 is between 1.5 times the diameter of the resistance wire and 10 times the diameter of the resistance wire.

De manière également avantageuse, il est intéressant de prévoir que la ligne de guidage 10 est séparée de la ligne de guidage 10 adjacente, selon la direction orthogonale, par une première zone α qui est dépourvue de fil de résistance 8 afin de former une bande de support 7 plus souple que dans une configuration où deux lignes de guidage 10 adjacentes sont séparées par une deuxième zone β.Also advantageously, it is advantageous to provide that the guide line 10 is separated from the adjacent guide line 10, in the orthogonal direction, by a first zone α which is devoid of resistance wire 8 so as to form a strip of support 7 more flexible than in a configuration where two adjacent guide lines 10 are separated by a second zone β.

Ce mode de réalisation permet de réaliser une ligne de guidage 10 qui relie les deux extrémités du dispositif de réglage 2a. Cependant, afin de faciliter l'introduction des fils de résistance 8 et améliorer la souplesse de la bande de support, il est avantageux de remplacer une ligne de guidage continue par un groupe de lignes de guidage 10.This embodiment makes it possible to produce a guide line 10 which connects the two ends of the adjustment device 2a. However, in order to facilitate the introduction of the resistance wires 8 and to improve the flexibility of the support strip, it is advantageous to replace a continuous guide line with a group of guide lines 10.

Un groupe de lignes de guidage 10 permet de définir le chemin du fil de résistance 8 en définissant des points de passage obligatoires entre les deux extrémités fixées au dispositif de réglage 2a. La bande de support 7 comporte alors une pluralité de lignes de guidage 10 séparées les unes des autres selon l'axe longitudinal de la bande de support 7 et selon l'axe orthogonal.A group of guide lines 10 makes it possible to define the path of the resistance wire 8 by defining obligatory passage points between the two ends fixed to the adjustment device 2a. The support strip 7 then comprises a plurality of guide lines 10 separated from each other along the longitudinal axis of the support strip 7 and along the orthogonal axis.

Comme illustré à la figure 2a, un groupe de lignes de guidage 10 est avantageusement associé à un fil de résistance 8. Les lignes de guidage 10 d'un groupe de lignes de guidage 10 sont consécutives selon l'axe longitudinal de la bande de support 7.As illustrated in figure 2a a group of guide lines 10 is advantageously associated with a resistance wire 8. The guide lines 10 of a group of guide lines 10 are consecutive along the longitudinal axis of the support strip 7.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les lignes de guidage sont alignées selon l'axe orthogonal. Cependant, de manière avantageuse, il est intéressant de prévoir que les lignes de guidage ne sont pas toutes alignées selon un même axe orthogonal. En plus de former des groupes de lignes de guidage 10 pour un ou plusieurs fils de résistance 8, il est également intéressant de ne pas placer autant de lignes de guidage 10 que de fils de résistance 8 selon la direction orthogonale afin de gagner en souplesse et en confort.In a particular embodiment, the guide lines are aligned along the orthogonal axis. However, advantageously, it is advantageous to provide that the guide lines are not all aligned along the same orthogonal axis. In addition to forming groups of guide lines for one or more resistance wires 8, it is also advantageous not to place as many guide lines 10 as there are wires resistance 8 in the orthogonal direction to gain flexibility and comfort.

Il est avantageux de prévoir que deux lignes de guidage consécutives selon l'axe orthogonal ne sont pas alignées mais, au contraire, décalées selon l'axe longitudinal. En effet, si chacun des fils de résistance 8 est solidarisé à la bande de support 7 selon dans une direction orthogonale, la bande de support 7 comporte une zone dont la rigidité est accrue ce qui peut provoquer une sensation d'inconfort. Il est avantageux de répartir une partie des lignes de guidage 10 d'un côté d'un axe orthogonal et l'autre partie des lignes de guidage 10 de l'autre côté de l'axe orthogonal. De manière avantageuse, les lignes de guidage 10 sont réparties en alternance de part et d'autre de l'axe orthogonal.It is advantageous to provide that two consecutive guide lines along the orthogonal axis are not aligned but, instead, shifted along the longitudinal axis. Indeed, if each of the resistance son 8 is secured to the support strip 7 according to an orthogonal direction, the support strip 7 has a zone whose rigidity is increased which can cause a feeling of discomfort. It is advantageous to distribute a portion of the guide lines 10 on one side of an orthogonal axis and the other part of the guide lines 10 on the other side of the orthogonal axis. Advantageously, the guide lines 10 are distributed alternately on either side of the orthogonal axis.

Dans un cas particulier, les mailles du tricot dans la ligne de guidage 10 sont identiques aux mailles du tricot hors de la ligne de guidage 10 de sorte que les caractéristiques mécaniques sont identiques entre la ligne de guidage 10 et le reste de la bande de support 7. Les lignes de guidage 10 peuvent néanmoins être suggérées par un changement de couleur des fils. Dans une variante de réalisation, les mailles du tricot sont différentes dans la ligne de guidage 10 en comparaison des mailles utilisées hors de la ligne de guidage 10. La maille du tricot peut être configurée pour former une zone en saillie marquant la forme du tunnel formant la ligne de guidage 10 ce qui facilite l'insertion du fil de résistance 8.In one particular case, the stitches of the knit in the guide line 10 are identical to the knit stitches outside the guide line 10 so that the mechanical characteristics are identical between the guide line 10 and the rest of the support strip. 7. The guide lines 10 may nonetheless be suggested by a color change of the wires. In an alternative embodiment, the stitches of the knit are different in the guide line 10 in comparison with the stitches used outside the guide line 10. The knit stitch can be configured to form a protruding zone marking the shape of the tunnel forming the guide line 10 which facilitates the insertion of the resistance wire 8.

Dans un mode de réalisation alternatif illustré à la figure 2d, la ligne de guidage 10 est formée par une deuxième zone β qui sépare deux premières zones α consécutives selon l'axe orthogonal. La deuxième sépare également deux premières zones α consécutives selon l'axe longitudinal ou selon l'axe longitudinal di fil de résistance associé.In an alternative embodiment illustrated at figure 2d the guide line 10 is formed by a second zone β which separates two consecutive first zones α along the orthogonal axis. The second also separates two consecutive first zones α along the longitudinal axis or along the longitudinal axis of the associated resistance wire.

La position du fil de résistance 8 est définie par un groupes de lignes de guidage 10 de sorte que le fil de résistance alterne 8 entre les deuxièmes zones β et les premières zones α ce qui permet de rendre le fil de résistance 8 solidaire de la bande de support 7 et de bloquer son déplacement selon la direction orthogonale. Ce mode de réalisation est particulièrement avantageux car il est facile à réaliser et il reste très confortable.The position of the resistance wire 8 is defined by a group of guide lines 10 so that the resistance wire alternates 8 between the second zones β and the first zones α which makes it possible to make the resistance wire 8 integral with the band 7 and block its displacement in the orthogonal direction. This embodiment is particularly advantageous because it is easy to make and it remains very comfortable.

Ce mode de réalisation permet de définir des lignes de guidage 10 qui sont visibles depuis une des faces de la bande de support 7. Il est donc possible de vérifier rapidement le passage des fils de résistance 8 par toutes les lignes de guidage 10 ainsi que l'usure des fils de résistance 8 par exemple après une chute.This embodiment makes it possible to define guide lines 10 which are visible from one of the faces of the support strip 7. It is therefore possible to quickly check the passage of the resistance wires 8 by all the guide lines 10 as well as the wear resistance son 8 for example after a fall.

Ces deux modes de réalisation sont particulièrement intéressants car ils permettent de définir les lignes de guidage 10 dès la réalisation de la bande support 7 par tricotage ce qui permet de réduire les étapes de fabrication ainsi que les aléas de fabrication.These two embodiments are particularly interesting because they allow to define the guide lines 10 from the realization of the support strip 7 by knitting which reduces the manufacturing steps and manufacturing hazards.

Ces deux modes de réalisation permettent de garder un espacement constant dans le temps suivant la direction orthogonale. Ces deux modes de réalisation permettent encore d'avoir des fils de résistance 8 qui peuvent coulisser longitudinalement s'ils sont mis en tension.These two embodiments make it possible to keep a constant spacing in time according to the orthogonal direction. These two embodiments still allow to have resistance son 8 which can slide longitudinally if they are put in tension.

La figure 2b illustre différents modes de réalisation avec par exemple une ligne de guidage comportant une deuxième séparant deux couple de premières zones selon la direction longitudinale et selon la direction transversale. La figure 2b illustre également un mode de réalisation, où le fil de résistance est complètement inclus dans l'enveloppe et bloquer par deux deuxièmes zones continues.The figure 2b illustrates different embodiments with for example a guide line having a second separating two pairs of first zones in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction. The figure 2b also illustrates an embodiment, wherein the resistance wire is completely enclosed in the envelope and blocked by two second continuous zones.

Selon un mode de réalisation, une partie de la bande de support 7 comporte une ou plusieurs zones à aération améliorée 11 qui permettent d'augmenter la respirabilité de la bande de support. Ici, la zone à aération améliorée est formée par des zones ajourées ce qui permet également d'améliorer la souplesse et la compacité du harnais 1. Là encore, les zones ajourées 11 sont réalisées dès l'étape de tricotage ce qui facilite la mise en oeuvre.According to one embodiment, a portion of the support strip 7 comprises one or more zones with improved ventilation 11 which make it possible to increase the breathability of the support strip. Here, the improved ventilation zone is formed by perforated zones which also makes it possible to improve the flexibility and the compactness of the harness 1. Here again, the perforated zones 11 are made as soon as the knitting step which facilitates the setting artwork.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, la bande de support 7 peut également comporter des zones à aération améliorée 11 au moyen d'un maillage différent afin d'augmenter la respirabilité sans pour autant former une zone ajourée. Par exemple, une des nappes 9a et 9b peut former une grille avec une répétition de premières zones et deuxièmes zones 9a et 9b. La bande de support 7 n'intervenant pas dans le maintien mécanique du harnais, ajourer la bande de support 7 ne modifie pas les performances du harnais.In a particular embodiment, the support strip 7 may also comprise zones with improved ventilation 11 by means of a different mesh in order to increase the breathability without forming a perforated zone. For example, one of the plies 9a and 9b may form a grid with a repetition of first zones and second zones 9a and 9b. The support band 7 does not intervene in the mechanical holding of the harness, open the support band 7 does not affect the performance of the harness.

De manière avantageuse, la bande de support 7 comporte une ou plusieurs zones à aération améliorée 11 qui sont réalisées sous la forme de grille. Dans ces zones, des trous traversant la première nappe 9a et la deuxième nappe 9b sont formés. Il est préférable de prévoir que la zone à aération améliorée 11 est réalisée à distance des lignes de guidage 10 et de préférence hors des zones de passage des fils de résistance 8.Advantageously, the support strip 7 comprises one or more zones with improved ventilation 11 which are made in the form of a grid. In these areas, holes passing through the first ply 9a and the second ply 9b are formed. It is preferable to provide that the zone with improved ventilation 11 is carried out at a distance from the guide lines 10 and preferably outside the passage zones of the resistance wires 8.

En effet, dans les zones à aération améliorée, la bande de support 7 présente un comportement mécanique différent. En plaçant, le fil de résistance 8 dans cette zone, la bande de support 7 répartit moins bien les efforts et le harnais peut être trouvé moins confortable que le mode de réalisation où les fils de résistance 8 sont placés hors des zones d'aération.Indeed, in areas with improved ventilation, the support strip 7 has a different mechanical behavior. By placing the resistance wire 8 in this zone, the support strip 7 distributes the forces less well and the harness can be found to be less comfortable than the embodiment where the resistance wires 8 are placed outside the ventilation zones.

Comme illustré à la figure 12, la bande de support 7 peut comporter une ou plusieurs boutonnières 12. Une boutonnière 12 est un trou traversant à travers la première nappe 9a et la deuxième nappe 9b. La boutonnière 12 est réalisée directement lors du tricotage des deux nappes.As illustrated in FIG. 12, the support strip 7 may comprise one or more buttonholes 12. A buttonhole 12 is a through hole in through the first ply 9a and the second ply 9b. The buttonhole 12 is made directly during the knitting of the two plies.

La dimension de la boutonnière 12 est configurée pour permettre le passage d'un élément filaire qui est utilisé en tant que porte-matériel 13 et avantageusement l'introduction du dispositif de réglage 2a.The size of the buttonhole 12 is configured to allow the passage of a wire element which is used as a material carrier 13 and advantageously the introduction of the adjustment device 2a.

Différents modes de réalisation sont envisageables. Comme indiqué plus haut, la bande de support 7 tricotée n'est pas configurée pour supporter des efforts conséquents. Il est donc avantageux de fixer le porte-matériel 13 sur au moins un fil de résistance 8 et/ou sur l'élément de réglage 2a pour assurer une tenue mécanique accrue du porte-matériel 13.Different embodiments can be envisaged. As indicated above, the knitted support strip 7 is not configured to withstand substantial efforts. It is therefore advantageous to fix the material carrier 13 on at least one resistance wire 8 and / or on the adjustment element 2a to ensure an increased mechanical strength of the material carrier 13.

Il est particulièrement avantageux de prévoir une boutonnière 12 qui permet le passage de l'élément filaire 13 depuis la nappe externe vers la nappe interne. Il est avantageux d'insérer le porte-matériel 13 depuis la nappe externe vers la nappe interne et de bas en haut lorsque le harnais est en utilisation car cela permet la réalisation d'un porte-matériel qui présente moins de prise aux éléments extérieurs. Il est donc moins susceptible de s'abimer.It is particularly advantageous to provide a buttonhole 12 which allows the passage of the wire element 13 from the outer ply to the inner ply. It is advantageous to insert the carrier 13 from the outer ply to the inner ply and from the bottom up when the harness is in use because it allows the realization of a gear that has less grip on the outside elements. It is therefore less likely to be damaged.

Dans un premier cas de figure, le porte-matériel 13 comporte au moins une extrémité qui est cousus sur le dispositif de réglage 2a de manière à assurer la tenue mécanique désirée.In a first case, the material carrier 13 has at least one end which is sewn on the adjustment device 2a so as to ensure the desired mechanical strength.

De manière avantageuse illustrée à la figure 4a, le substrat de support 7 comporte des première et deuxième boutonnières 12a et 12b consécutives selon une direction orthogonale à l'axe longitudinal ou sensiblement orthogonale à l'axe longitudinal. Entre les deux boutonnières 12a et 12b, une partie de l'élément filaire 13 se trouve contre la face interne de la nappe, c'est-à-dire qu'il sépare l'utilisateur et les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b. Entre les deux boutonnières 12, une autre partie de l'élément filaire 13 se trouve contre la face externe. Les deux parties de l'élément filaire 13 sont séparées par les deux nappes 9a et 9b. Une couture 14 est réalisée pour solidariser les deux portions de l'élément filaire 13 qui sont séparées par les première et deuxième nappes.Advantageously illustrated at figure 4a , the support substrate 7 comprises first and second buttonholes 12a and 12b consecutive in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. Between the two buttonholes 12a and 12b, a portion of the wire element 13 is against the inner face of the web, that is to say it separates the user and the first and second webs 9a and 9b. Between the two buttonholes 12, another part of the wire element 13 is against the outer face. The two parts of the wire element 13 are separated by the two layers 9a and 9b. A seam 14 is made to secure the two portions of the wire element 13 which are separated by the first and second plies.

La couture 14 forme une boucle dans le porte-matériel 13 qui entoure avantageusement un fil de résistance 8. Avantageusement, la couture 14 est agencée pour fixer le fil de résistance 8 avec le porte-matériel 13. Ce mode de réalisation est avantageux car il offre une plus grande liberté de mise en forme du porte-matériel 13 lorsqu'il sort de la boutonnière 12. Cela permet également de former des boutonnières 12 plus fines car un seul brin de l'élément filaire passe dans chaque boutonnière 12a/12b.The seam 14 forms a loop in the material carrier 13 which advantageously surrounds a resistance wire 8. Advantageously, the seam 14 is arranged to fix the resistance wire 8 with the material carrier 13. This embodiment is advantageous because it provides greater freedom of shaping the carrier 13 when it comes out of the buttonhole 12. This also allows to form buttonholes 12 finer because only one strand of the wire element passes through each buttonhole 12a / 12b.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 4b, la bande de support 7 comporte des première, deuxième et troisième boutonnières 12a, 12b et 12c consécutives selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal ou sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal. Entre les deux boutonnières 12a et 12b, une partie de l'élément filaire 13 se trouve contre la face interne de la nappe, c'est-à-dire qu'il sépare l'utilisateur et les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b. Entre les deux boutonnières 12, une autre partie de l'élément filaire 13 se trouve contre la face externe. Les deux parties de l'élément filaire 13 sont séparées par les deux nappes 9a et 9b. Une couture 14 est réalisée pour solidariser les deux portions de l'élément filaire 13 qui sont séparées par les première et deuxième nappes.In another embodiment illustrated in figure 4b , the support strip 7 comprises first, second and third buttonholes 12a, 12b and 12c consecutive in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Between the two buttonholes 12a and 12b, a portion of the wire element 13 is against the inner face of the web, that is to say it separates the user and the first and second webs 9a and 9b. Between the two buttonholes 12, another part of the wire element 13 is against the outer face. The two parts of the wire element 13 are separated by the two layers 9a and 9b. A seam 14 is made to secure the two portions of the wire element 13 which are separated by the first and second plies.

Entre les deuxième et troisième boutonnières 12b et 12c, deux portions de l'élément filaire 13 du porte-matériel se trouvent contre la face interne de la nappe, c'est-à-dire que ces deux portions séparent l'utilisateur et les première et deuxième nappes 9a et 9b. L'élément filaire 13 formant la boucle possède une première portion passant par les première, deuxième et troisième boutonnières 12a, 12b, 12c, et une deuxième portion passant par les première et troisième boutonnière 12a, 12c sans passer par la deuxième boutonnière 12b.Between the second and third buttonholes 12b and 12c, two portions of the wire element 13 of the material carrier are located against the inner face of the web, that is to say that these two portions separate the user and the first and second plies 9a and 9b. The wired element 13 forming the loop has a first portion passing through the first, second and third buttonholes 12a, 12b, 12c, and a second portion passing through the first and third buttonholes 12a, 12c without passing through the second buttonhole 12b.

Ce mode de réalisation est avantageux car il offre une plus grande liberté de mise en forme du porte-matériel 13 lorsqu'il sort de la boutonnière. Cela permet également de former un fourreau entre les deuxième et troisième boutonnières 12b et 12c à l'intérieur duquel s'insère le porte-matériel 13. Ce fourreau permet de limiter partiellement l'amplitude de mouvement du porte-matériel. Les inventeurs ont observé qu'en cours d'utilisation, l'introduction et la sortie d'équipements du porte-matériel sont plus faciles. Il est avantageux de former une portion de l'élément filaire dans un matériau plus rigide que l'autre portion de l'élément filaire afin de rigidifier encore plus le porte-matériel en sortie du fourreau.This embodiment is advantageous because it offers greater freedom in shaping the carrier 13 when it leaves the buttonhole. This also makes it possible to form a sleeve between the second and third buttonholes 12b and 12c inside which the material carrier 13 is inserted. This sleeve makes it possible to partially limit the range of motion of the material carrier. The inventors have observed that in use, the introduction and exit of equipment of the equipment carrier are easier. It is advantageous to form a portion of the wire element in a more rigid material than the other portion of the wire element in order to further stiffen the material carrier output of the sleeve.

Il est également avantageux de réaliser une boutonnière 12 qui permet l'introduction du système de réglage 2a. De cette manière, les coutures sont disposées sur la face interne de la bande de support 7 et le système de réglage 2a ressort sur la face externe pour faciliter le réglage de la ceinture du harnais.It is also advantageous to make a buttonhole 12 which allows the introduction of the adjustment system 2a. In this way, the seams are arranged on the inner face of the support strip 7 and the adjustment system 2a is released on the outer face to facilitate the adjustment of the belt of the harness.

Comme illustré à la figure 5, il est également avantageux de réaliser la bande de support d'un des tours de cuisse ou des deux tours de cuisse au moyen d'un tricot. La réalisation de la bande de support 15 du tour de cuisse peut reprendre tous les modes de réalisation décrits pour former la bande de support 7 de la ceinture et notamment les modes de réalisation décrivant la solidarisation des fils de résistance 8 et/ou l'aération de la bande de support.As illustrated in figure 5 it is also advantageous to make the support band of one of the turns of thigh or both turns of thigh by means of a knit. The realization of the support band 15 of the thigh circumference can take up all the embodiments described to form the support band 7 of the belt and in particular the embodiments describing the joining of the resistance son 8 and / or the aeration of the support band.

La paire de tours de cuisse 3 peut également être réalisée à l'aide de deux bandes de support souples 15 indépendantes et connectées l'une à l'autre par au moins trois fils de résistance 11 (cf. figure 3), les fils de résistance 16 formant le pontet 5. Selon un mode de réalisation alternatif, la paire de tours de cuisse 3 peut contenir quatre ou cinq fils de résistance 16, voire plus, par exemple pour améliorer la résistance du harnais 1 si l'utilisateur a une corpulence importante.The pair of leg loops 3 can also be made using two independent flexible support strips 15 connected to one another by at least three resistance wires 11 (cf. figure 3 ), resistance wires 16 forming the trigger guard 5. According to an alternative embodiment, the pair of leg loops 3 may contain four or five resistance wires 16 or more, for example to improve the strength of the harness 1 if the user has a large body.

Dans une mode de réalisation, chaque tour de cuisse 3a et 3b est formé d'une part par une couture des extrémités 16a des fils de résistance 16 sur une partie 16b des fils 16 située au bord du pontet 5, au niveau de la jonction entre le pontet 5 et les bandes de support 15, et d'autre part par la couture des extrémités de chaque bande de support 15 l'une sur l'autre. Comme pour la ceinture 2, la résistance mécanique des tours de cuisse 3a et 3b est assurée par les fils de résistance 16.In one embodiment, each leg loop 3a and 3b is formed on the one hand by a seam of the ends 16a of the resistance wires 16 on a portion 16b of the wires 16 located at the edge of the bridge 5, at the junction between the bridge 5 and the support strips 15, and secondly by sewing the ends of each support strip 15 one on the other. As for the belt 2, the mechanical strength of the leg loops 3a and 3b is provided by the resistance wires 16.

Par ailleurs, de manière analogue aux caractéristiques développées en relation avec la ceinture 2, les fils de résistances 16 ont avantageusement des longueurs différentes de manière à être maintenus écartés les uns des autres par rapport à une direction orthogonale à l'axe longitudinal des bandes de support 15, le fil de résistance 16 ayant une longueur minimale correspondant à celui positionné sur l'axe longitudinal des bandes de support 15. Les fils de résistance 16 peuvent être solidarisés aux bandes de support 15 de la même façon que sur la ceinture 2 tout en pouvant coulisser suivant l'axe longitudinal des tours de cuisse.Moreover, in a manner analogous to the characteristics developed in relation to the belt 2, the resistance wires 16 advantageously have different lengths so as to be kept spaced from each other with respect to a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the strips. support 15, the resistance wire 16 having a minimum length corresponding to that positioned on the longitudinal axis of the support strips 15. The resistance son 16 can be secured to the support strips 15 in the same way as on the belt 2 while being able to slide along the longitudinal axis of the leg loops.

Il est avantageux d'utiliser les lignes de guidage 10 pour limiter le déplacement des fils de résistance 16 suivant une direction orthogonale à l'axe longitudinal des tours de cuisse.It is advantageous to use the guide lines 10 to limit the movement of the resistance wires 16 in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the leg loops.

L'inconfort de l'utilisateur est alors avantageusement limité lors d'une mise en tension des fils de résistance 16, par exemple lorsque ce dernier s'assoit dans le harnais 1.The discomfort of the user is then advantageously limited during a tensioning of the resistance son 16, for example when the latter sits in the harness 1.

Les propriétés mécaniques des bandes de support 15 et des fils de résistances 16 des tours de cuisses sont de préférence identiques à celles de la bande de support 7 et des fils de résistances 8 de la ceinture. Les matériaux choisis pour fabriquer la ceinture 2 et la paire de tours de cuisse 3 sont de préférence également identiques.The mechanical properties of the support strips 15 and the resistance wires 16 of the leg loops are preferably identical to those of the support strip 7 and the resistance wires 8 of the belt. The materials chosen to make the belt 2 and the pair of thighs 3 are preferably also identical.

En alternative au mode de réalisation des tours de cuisse qui vient d'être décrit, il est tout à fait envisageable de réaliser des tours de cuisse réglables, comprenant chacun un dispositif de réglage analogue à celui décrit en relation avec la ceinture 2 du harnais 1.As an alternative to the embodiment of the leg loops that has just been described, it is quite conceivable to perform adjustable leg loops, each comprising an adjusting device similar to that described in relation to the belt 2 of the harness 1 .

On obtient ainsi un harnais d'encordement 1 léger, compact, solide, et confortable, pouvant être employé à la fois dans le cadre d'une utilisation en alpinisme ou en ski de randonnée où la légèreté et la compacité sont primordiaux, et dans le cadre d'une utilisation en escalade, où le confort est un des critères les plus importants.This results in a lightweight, compact, solid and comfortable leash harness 1, which can be used both for use in mountaineering or ski touring where lightness and compactness are essential, and in the framework of climbing use, where comfort is one of the most important criteria.

Pour réaliser un tel harnais, il est avantageux de tricoter les bandes de support 7/15 puis ensuite d'insérer les fils de résistance 8/16 dans les lignes de guidage 10 de la ceinture et/ou des tours de cuisse. Les fils de résistance 8/16 sont fixés au dispositif de réglage 2a ou sont connectés pour former le pontet 5.To make such a harness, it is advantageous to knit the support strips 7/15 and then to insert the resistance threads 8/16 into the guide lines 10 of the belt and / or the leg loops. The resistance wires 8/16 are fixed to the adjusting device 2a or are connected to form the bridge 5.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les bandes de support 7 et/ou 15 sont formées par un tricot qui possède des première et deuxième faces opposées. Ce tricot est replié de manière à mettre entre contact les deux parties de la première face qui sont séparées par la pliure.In a particular embodiment, the support strips 7 and / or 15 are formed by a knit that has opposite first and second faces. This knit is folded so as to bring into contact the two parts of the first face which are separated by the fold.

De cette manière, les fils de résistance sont disposés dans le tricot avant l'étape de pliage et ils sont disposés à l'intérieur de la bande de support de manière à rendre les fils de résistance inaccessibles. Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, le tricot est réalisé par une méthode de tricotage circulaire.In this way, the resistance threads are arranged in the knit before the folding step and are arranged inside the support band so as to make the resistance threads inaccessible. In a mode of In particular embodiment, the knit is made by a circular knitting method.

L'élément filaire est avantageusement inséré dans les boutonnières pour former le porte-matériel.The wire element is advantageously inserted into the buttonholes to form the material carrier.

Claims (11)

  1. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) comprising:
    • a support strip (7) designed to support a dorsal part of a user,
    • an adjustment device (2a) of a circumference of the belt (2) having first and second ends fixed to the support strip (7) in first and second positions (A, B),
    • at least three resistance threads (8) each sewn onto the adjustment device in specific third and fourth positions (C, D),
    • at least one of the three resistance threads presenting a longer length than a distance separating the third and fourth positions (C, D) along the support strip (7),
    belt characterized in that the support strip (7) is knit in such a way as to define:
    - distinct first and second blankets fixed to one another,
    - at least a first area where the first blanket is mechanically dissociated from the second blanket and
    - a plurality of second areas where the first blanket is fixed to the second blanket, the first and second blankets defining guide lines configured to secure the at least three resistance threads (8) with the support strip (7) and to prevent movement of the resistance threads in an direction orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the support strip (7), the at least three resistance threads (8) being arranged between the first blanket and the second blanket.
  2. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to claim 1, wherein one resistance thread (8) is associated with a group of guide lines, the guide lines being formed by a second area where the first blanket (9a) is inseparable from the second blanket (9b), two guide lines of the groups of guide lines (10) being separated by a first area along the longitudinal axis.
  3. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the resistance threads (8) are arranged so as to slide longitudinally with respect to the support strip (7).
  4. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first blanket (9a) and the second blanket (9b) define a buttonhole (12) configured to allow passage of the strap of the adjustment device (2a).
  5. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first blanket (9a) and the second blanket (9b) define at least one buttonhole (12a, 12b, 12c) passing through the support strip (7), the at least one buttonhole (12a, 12b, 12c) being configured to allow insertion of a wire element (13) forming a gear sling.
  6. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to claim 5, wherein the first blanket (9a) and the second blanket (9b) define first and second buttonholes (12, 12b), the wire element (13) forming a loop passing through the first and second buttonholes (9a, 9b), the loop being closed by a seam (14) and surrounding at least one of the resistance threads (8).
  7. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to claim 5, wherein the first blanket (9a) and the second blanket (9b) define first, second and third buttonholes (12a, 12b, 12c), the wire element (13) forming a loop and having a first portion passing through the first, second and third buttonholes (12a, 12b, 12c), and a second portion passing through the first and third buttonholes (12a, 12c) without passing through the second buttonhole (12b), the loop being closed by a seam (14) and surrounding at least one resistance thread (8).
  8. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to anyone of preceding claims 1 to 7, wherein the support strip (7) is folded onto itself.
  9. Belt (2) of a roping harness (1) according to anyone of the preceding claims, comprising at least five resistance threads (8).
  10. Pair of leg loops (3) of a roping harness (1) comprising:
    • two support strips (15),
    • at least three resistance threads (16) fixed to longitudinal ends of the two support strips (15) and designed to connect the two support strips (15), at least two of the resistance threads (16) having at least two different lengths so as to be kept in separated manner from one another in an direction orthogonal to longitudinal axes of the support strips (10).
    pair of leg loops (3) characterized in that each support strip (15) is knit in such a way as to define:
    • distinct first and second blankets (9a, 9b) fixed to one another,
    • at least a first area where the first blanket (9a) is mechanically dissociated from the second blanket (9b) and
    • a plurality of second areas where the first blanket (9a) is fixed to the second blanket (9b), the first and second blankets (9a, 9b) defining guide lines (10) configured to secure the at least three resistance threads (16) with the support strip (15) and to prevent movement of the resistance threads (16) in an direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the support strip (15), the at least three resistance threads (16) being arranged between the first blanket (9a) and second blanket (9b).
  11. Roping harness (1) comprising a belt (2) according to anyone of claims 1 to 9, and/or a pair of leg loops (3) according to claim 10.
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