EP3375494A1 - Harness - Google Patents

Abstract

The tie-in harness comprising a pair of leg loops (3) and a suspension point. The ellipsis includes: €¢ first and second rings (5a, 5b) distinct, €¢ a connecting element (6) fixed continuously to the two separate rings (5a, 5b), the connecting element (6) mechanically connecting the two separate rings (5a, 5b) with the pair of leg loops (3) , €¢ a closed metal connector (7) provided with a rod (8). The two rings (5a, 5b) are spaced apart by a first distance in a first direction and define an empty space between a first side face of the first ring (5a) and a second side face of the second ring (5b). The two rings (5a, 5b) are arranged so as to allow the establishment of the rod (8) of the connector (7) in the two rings (5a, 5b). The rod (8) has a longitudinal axis coinciding with the first direction. The rod (8) is rotatably mounted in the two rings (5a, 5b) and the connector (7) is rotatably mounted around the rod (8).

Description

Technical field of the invention

The invention relates to a harness comprising a connector configured to allow the attachment of an external element.

State of the art

In the field of climbing, mountaineering, ski touring, or to perform work at height, the harness is an essential element that ensures the safety of the user by connecting it to a point of contact. 'mooring. This mooring point can be a reference point or a fixed point.

Depending on the uses and the associated standards, the harness has different shapes. It is possible to find sling harnesses or harnesses that also include shoulder straps. The harness may also have a single attachment point or, on the contrary, several points of clashes.

Different configurations of harnesses are known. Climbing harnesses usually have a textile ring that connects the belt with the thighs. This textile ring serves as a connection point for the tools that is to say the elements that are necessary for the practice of climbing for example. It is also known to fix the thighs at the waist by means of a strap and to form a strap buckle on the belt of the harness. In both configurations, a tool such as a connector metal is mounted in the textile loop to be able to use, for example a lanyard, a blocker or a descender.

Alternatively, for caving harnesses or for harnesses working at height, it is common to have a harness that can open completely. The harness belt has two loops that are arranged at each end of the belt. The two loops are secured to each other, for example, by means of a multidirectional semicircular metal connector in order to close the belt of the harness. The tools are mounted in the metal connector.

Professional harnesses can use even more complex configurations with, for example, several loops that close the harness. It is possible to find a pair of ventral loops and a pair of sternal loops. It is also possible to find belt closure means and belt adjustment means which are different from the pairs of loops and which do not allow the installation of a tool. For example, the closure means are made by fast buckle fasteners.

Again, the textile loops are used to secure a metal connector with the harness.

Conventionally, once the user is suspended in his harness, it is relatively difficult to move the various tools because the connector is powered and the tools are stuck against the user or they are stuck against each other in the connector.

It is known from the document US 2010/0300802 , a harness with an opening system associated with two loops. The two loops are held by a strap which defines the maximum opening of the opening system. Both buckles cooperate with a carabiner which prevents the opening of the harness. The document EP 1 852 145 discloses a harness with two leg loops that are attached to the belt. The two loops ending the turns of thighs are joined to form a single point of attachment of the straps on the belt. The document FR 2 945 221 discloses a metal connector for closing a belt of a harness. The connector defines two holes for fixing thighs and an additional opening for fastening the straps. The document US 4,553,633 discloses a harness with two loops attached to a sternal strap on either side of a harness closure system. If sternal buckles are used, it is no longer possible to open the harness.

Object of the invention

An object of the invention is to provide a harness that allows better management tools that are attached to the harness and in particular inside the connector that is attached to the harness.

• une paire de tours de cuisse et un point de suspension comportant :
  • des premier et deuxième anneaux distincts,
  • un élément de liaison fixé continument aux premier et deuxième anneaux distincts, l'élément de liaison reliant mécaniquement les premier et deuxième anneaux distincts avec la paire de tours de cuisse,
  • un connecteur métallique fermé muni d'une tige.

The harness is remarkable in that it comprises:

• a pair of leg loops and a suspension point comprising:
  • first and second distinct rings,
  • a connecting element fixed continuously to the first and second separate rings, the connecting element mechanically connecting the first and second separate rings with the pair of thigh turns,
  • a closed metal connector provided with a rod.

• le connecteur métallique fermé et l'élément de liaison sont différents d'éventuels moyens de fermeture du harnais,
• les premier et deuxième anneaux sont espacés l'un de l'autre d'une première distance selon une première direction et définissent un espace vide entre une première face latérale du premier anneau et une deuxième face latérale du deuxième anneau,
• les premier et deuxième anneaux sont agencés de manière à autoriser la mise en place de la tige du connecteur dans les premier et deuxième anneaux, la tige présentant un axe longitudinal confondu avec la première direction, la tige étant montée mobile en rotation dans les premier et deuxième anneaux et le connecteur étant monté mobile en rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal de la tige.

The harness is also remarkable in that:

• the closed metal connector and the connecting element are different from any means of closing the harness,
• the first and second rings are spaced from each other a first distance in a first direction and define a space empty space between a first lateral face of the first ring and a second lateral face of the second ring,
• the first and second rings are arranged to allow the insertion of the connector rod in the first and second rings, the rod having a longitudinal axis coincident with the first direction, the rod being rotatably mounted in the first and second rings; second rings and the connector being rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis of the rod.

In one development, the first and second rings are formed by first and second textile loops and the connecting member is a textile material.

It is advantageous to provide that the first and second textile loops are sewn onto the connecting element.

Preferably, the first and second textile loops are sewn onto the connecting element in first and second fastening positions aligned in the first direction.

Advantageously, a first adapter is mounted inside the first ring. The first adapter has a first through hole in the first direction, the rod passing through said first through hole.

In another embodiment, a second adapter is mounted within the second ring. The second adapter has a second through hole in the first direction so that the rod passes through the first and second through holes.

It is still possible to provide that the first adapter and the second adapter are formed by the same monolithic element configured to allow the mounting of a connection element on the rod, in a space between the first adapter and the second adapter.

In an alternative embodiment, the monolithic element defines a groove between the first adapter and the second adapter.

Preferably, the first adapter and / or the second adapter are made of polymer material.

Advantageously, at least the first through hole of the first adapter has a section complementary to the section of the connector rod.

It is possible to provide a harness with a belt. The connecting element is attached to at least a part of the belt and the first and second rings are arranged so that the longitudinal axis of the rod can rotate freely along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the belt.

In another embodiment, the harness comprises a belt and the first ring and the second ring are formed by a strap and / or a rope which are attached directly to the belt.

Advantageously, the first and second rings are attached to the ventral portion of the belt covering the abdomen of the user to form a ventral suspension point.

Preferably, the first and second rings are connected to the belt to form a lateral suspension point.

It is also possible to provide that the connecting element forms at least a portion of the belt and that the first and second rings are arranged so that the longitudinal axis of the rod can rotate freely along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt.

Preferably, the harness comprises a belt and means for adjusting the circumference of the belt. The first and second rings are distinct from the means for adjusting the circumference of the belt and the means for adjusting the circumference of the belt are arranged outside the surface delimited by the fixing points of the first ring with the belt and the second ring with the belt.

Alternatively, the harness is devoid of straps.

In another development, the harness has shoulder straps and the first and second rings are connected to the belt without being attached to the shoulder straps.

In a particular embodiment, the first ring and / or the second ring are formed by a strap and / or a rope which covers two opposite faces of the belt.

Advantageously, the harness comprises a belt and means for opening and closing the belt disposed outside the surface defined by the fixing points of the first ring with the belt and the second ring with the belt.

In another development, the harness comprises shoulder straps and the first and second rings are fixed to form a sternal or dorsal suspension point, the first and / or second rings are formed by at least one strap or rope mechanically connected to at least a strap.

It is still possible to provide that the first ring is formed by a first strap and the second ring is formed by a second strap different from the first strap.

In a preferred embodiment, the closed metal connector defines a closed contour. The connector is attached to the belt by means of the first and second rings so as to turn the closed contour along an axis of rotation parallel or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt.

Advantageously, the connector rod is configured to rotate independently of the rest of the connector.

In an alternative, the connector rod is removably mounted so as to allow separation of the connector with the harness.

In one embodiment, the connector shaft is configured to receive attachment members of a fifth wheel carrier, said attachment members being disposed on the shaft outside a closed contour of the connector and the first and second rings.

Preferably, the first and second rings and the connecting element are formed by a one-piece element made of metallic material. The one-piece element has at least one passage opening of at least one strap configured to mechanically connect the first and second rings to at least one pair of leg loops. The monoblock element defines a groove.

It is still possible to provide that the one-piece element is attached to the belt to form a ventral suspension point, the first direction being parallel to a longitudinal axis of the belt.

In another development, the one-piece member is attached to the waist to form a lateral suspension point, the first direction being perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the waistband.

Alternatively, the one-piece element is attached to a pair of shoulder straps to form a sternal or dorsal suspension point, the first direction being perpendicular to a sagittal plane of the harness.

Brief description of the drawings

• la figure 1 représente une vue schématique et partielle d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension ventral selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,
• la figure 2 représente une vue schématique d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension ventral selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention,
• la figure 3 représente une autre vue schématique d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension ventral selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention,
• la figure 4 représente une vue schématique éclatée d'un point de suspension ventral d'un harnais d'encordement selon l'invention,
• la figure 5 représente, de manière schématique, une vue de face d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension ventral selon l'invention,
• les figures 6 et 7 représentent, des vues schématiques de deux autres modes de réalisation d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension ventral selon l'invention,
• la figure 8 représente une vue schématique d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension ventral et d'un point de suspension latéral selon l'invention,
• la figure 9 représente une vue schématique d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension dorsal selon l'invention,
• la figure 10 représente une vue schématique d'un harnais d'encordement muni d'un point de suspension sternal selon l'invention,
• la figure 11 représente de manière schématique le montage ou le démontage d'un point de suspension ventral muni d'un adaptateur.

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 and partial view of a roping harness provided with a ventral suspension point according to a first embodiment of the invention,
• the figure 2 represents a schematic view of a roping harness provided with a ventral suspension point according to a second embodiment of the invention,
• the figure 3 represents another schematic view of a roping harness provided with a ventral suspension point according to the second embodiment of the invention,
• the figure 4 represents an exploded schematic view of a ventral suspension point of a rope harness according to the invention,
• the figure 5 represents, schematically, a front view of a roping harness provided with a ventral suspension point according to the invention,
• the figures 6 and 7 represent schematic views of two other embodiments of a roping harness provided with a ventral suspension point according to the invention,
• the figure 8 is a schematic view of a roping harness provided with a ventral suspension point and a lateral suspension point according to the invention,
• the figure 9 represents a schematic view of a roping harness provided with a dorsal suspension point according to the invention,
• the figure 10 represents a schematic view of a roping harness provided with a sternal suspension point according to the invention,
• the figure 11 schematically represents the mounting or dismounting of a ventral suspension point provided with an adapter.

detailed description

As illustrated in figure 1 , a harness 1 according to the invention comprises at least one suspension point, a pair of leg loops 3 and possibly a belt 2. The harness 1 can be configured to be associated with a pair of straps 4 mounted removably or irremovable with the belt 2. According to the embodiments, the harness comprises a pair of straps 4 or is devoid of a pair of straps

According to the embodiments, the suspension point may be a ventral suspension point illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 , a lateral suspension point shown at figure 8 , a dorsal suspension point shown in figure 9 or a sternal suspension point shown at figure 10 .

The ventral suspension point and the lateral suspension point are advantageously fixed directly to the belt 2 of the harness 1. The sternal suspension point and the dorsal suspension point are fixed directly to the pair of shoulder straps 4. The harness may comprise a point suspension or several different suspension points. The suspension points can be made in different ways on the same harness.

The suspension point comprises first and second separate rings 5a and 5b. The suspension point also comprises a connecting element 6 fixed continuously to the first and second separate rings 5a / 5b. The connecting element 6 mechanically connects the first and second separate rings 5a and 5b with the pair of leg loops 3. The connecting element 6 provides the mechanical connection between the pair of leg loops 3 and the first and second rings 5a and 5b. In this way, when the user is suspended in his harness, the weight of the user is supported at least partially by the leg loops 3 which are connected to the first and second separate rings 5a and 5b via the connecting element 6.

The suspension point further comprises a closed connector 7 provided with a rod 8. The connector 7 is advantageously a metal connector. The connector 7 is intended to secure various tools 9, 9 'and 9 "with the harness. figures 1 and 2 the different tools are separated so as not to come into contact. In the embodiment of the figure 3 two tools 9 and 9 'are installed in the same ring of the connector 7.

As indicated above, the first and second rings 5a and 5b are distinct and, more particularly, they are spaced from each other by a first distance in a first direction. The first and second rings 5a and 5b advantageously define a void space between a first lateral face of the first ring 5a and a second lateral face of the second ring 5b.

The first and second rings 5a and 5b are configured to allow insertion of a connector 7 within each of the first and second rings 5a and 5b. The connector 7 passes in both rings to be secured to the harness in the safest conditions. The first and second rings 5a and 5b are configured so that the connector 7 can move in rotation relative to the belt 2. The axis of rotation AA is parallel to the first direction or substantially parallel to the first direction. In this way, the connector 7 is integral with the harness and can move in rotation to ensure a good user comfort.

The first and second rings 5a and 5b are arranged to allow the introduction of the rod 8 of the connector 7 in the first and second rings 5a and 5b. The rod 8 has a longitudinal axis coincident with the first direction. The rod 8 is rotatably mounted in the first and second rings 5a and 5b and the connector 7 is rotatably mounted around the rod 8. The axis of rotation of the connector 7 is formed by the rod 8. In this way the suspension point has a connector 7 which can move in rotation inside the first and second rings 5a and 5b. The rod 8 and the connector 7 are rotatably mounted around the longitudinal axis of the rod 8. The rod 8 is advantageously a long element of circular section. According to the embodiments, the rod 8 is monolithic with the rest of the connector 7 or it can be dismounted from the connector 7.

The connecting element 6 which connects the two rings 5a and 5b makes it possible to mechanically connect the two rings together and to the other elements constituting the harness, for example the belt 2 or the shoulder straps 4. The connecting element 6 makes it possible to define the maximum distance between the two rings in the first direction, especially in the absence of connector 7 inside the two rings 5a and 5b. The connecting element 6 also makes it possible to limit the displacements of the two rings 5a and 5b relative to one another in the other directions.

The connecting element 6 continuously connects the first ring 5a with the second ring 5b in order to form a mechanical connection parallel to the mechanical connection formed by the connector 7. This mechanical connection makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of different sets of stresses between the two rings 5a and 5b from the other components of the harness.

Advantageously, the connector 7 is configured not to apply simultaneous constraints on the two opposite outer faces of the two rings 5a and 5b in the first direction and directed towards the space between the two rings 5a and 5b.

The connector 7 does not intervene in the closure of the harness. In this way, it is possible to wear the harness 1, open the belt 2 and adjust the circumference of the belt 2 without handling the connector 7. It is also possible to remove the connector 7 without changing the setting of the belt 2 and without opening the harness 1. If the rings 5a and 5b close the harness, for example by means of a hemispherical connector, the two rings 5a and 5b are subjected to forces which prevent the opening of the harness and which deform rings. The rotation of the connector 7 is more difficult or impossible under certain conditions. The axis of rotation of the connector is not formed by the rod but by the opposite side walls of the ring defined in the connector.

The harness 1 also comprises means for adjusting the circumference of the belt 2 which are configured to modulate the length of the belt 2 and adapt to the morphology of the user. The adjustment means and the closure means of the belt 2 are advantageously dissociated from the connector 7. It is then possible to remove the connector 7 without modifying the adjustment of the belt 2.

Advantageously, the connecting element 6 is different from possible closure means of the harness. Indeed, when the connecting element 6 forms the closure means of the harness, the opening of the harness is generally a disassembly of the connector 7 which complicates the use of the harness.

According to the embodiments, the connecting element 6 may be a textile element, for example a strap, a plastic material which may be in the form of a plate or a metal element which may also be in the form of a metal element. 'a plate.

As indicated above, the first and second rings 5a and 5b are advantageously made of textile material or metal material. To facilitate the realization of the connector 7, it is advantageous to form the rings 5a / 5b and the connecting element 6 in a textile material or in metallic material.

In a particular embodiment, the two rings 5a and 5b and advantageously the connecting element 6 define a through cavity allowing the insertion of a tool 9 inside the through cavity for the tool 9 to make the 8. The assembly is arranged so that the tool 9 can rotate around the rod 8 independently of the connector 7.

This configuration allows an independent rotation of the connector 7 relative to the harness and / or relative to the tool 9 even when the user is suspended in his harness by means of the tool 9. The tool 9 can also rotate independently of the connector 7 and independently of the harness 1.

According to the configurations, the tool 9 may be a textile element or a metal element. Other materials are also possible. Tool 9 can define a loop in a textile element, a metal loop or an orifice in a metal element.

In another embodiment, the two rings 5a and 5b and the connecting element 6 define a through groove allowing access to the rod 8 between the two rings 5a and 5b. The rod 8 being accessible, it is possible to install a tool 9 which goes around the rod 8. The assembly is arranged so that the tool 9 can rotate around the rod 8 independently of the connector 7 and the harness 1 Similarly, the connector 7 can rotate independently of the harness 1 and the tool 9. What is said for the tool 9 can also be applied to the additional tool 9 'or 9 ".

The two loops 5a and 5b are dissociated from each other by a space which allows to fix a tool 9 on the rod 8 of the connector 7 between the two loops 5a and 5b. The tool 9 is not able to move around the entire circumference of the connector 7 because it is blocked by the two loops 5a and 5b.

This configuration is particularly advantageous because the rod 8 provides the mechanical connection between the harness 1 and an outer element for example a rope or an anchor point. Thus, a tool 9 can be attached to the rod 8 without this preventing the rotation of the tool 9 relative to the connector 7 and without this preventing the rotation of the tool 9 relative to the harness.

All these configurations allow the user to tension the rod 8 of the connector 7 mounted in the rings 5a and 5b of the harness and rotate the connector 7 to add an additional tool 9 ', 9 "in addition to the tool 9. The additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "can not come into contact with the tool 9 because they are separated by the first and second rings 5a and 5b.

The tool 9 can be mounted around the rod 8 while the additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "can is fixed to another part of the connector 7, that is to say outside the axis of rotation of the connector 7 formed by the rod 8. The opposite configuration is also possible. As illustrated in figure 1 it is also possible to add a second additional tool 9 "to the connector 7.

When the additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "is turned on, it is easy to access the tool 9 because it can move easily in rotation and it is blocked between the two rings 5a and 5b. Use of the connector 7 under load is thus improved.

The rod 8 can turn on it in the two rings 5a and 5b. It is particularly advantageous to provide a rod 8 which is rectilinear in each of the rings 5a and 5b and advantageously rectilinear between the two rings.

In a first embodiment, the rod 8 is removably mounted to the rest of the connector which allows to separate the rest of the connector to more easily add a tool. Alternatively, the rod 8 may be mounted irremovable connector 7 remaining and advantageously irremovable first and second rings 5a and 5b.

In a second embodiment that can be combined with the previous embodiment, the rod 8 is removably mounted on at least one of the first and second rings 5a and 5b, which makes it easier to use the connector 7.

If the connector 7 is removably mounted relative to the rings 5a and 5b, it is particularly advantageous to provide that the rings 5a and 5b are fixedly mounted on the connecting element and that the rod 8 can be disassembled to install or remove the connector 7. It is also possible to provide rings 5a and 5b fixedly mounted on the connecting element and a fixed mounted connector in the rings 5a and 5b.

The first and second rings 5a and 5b may have any shapes. In the illustrated embodiments, the first and second rings extend perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the surface of the connecting element 6. However, other configurations are conceivable.

In the illustrated embodiments, the two rings 5a / 5b have a constant thickness. The thickness is measured in the first direction.

In the illustrated embodiments, the two rings have a constant spacing at all points, the spacing being measured in the first direction. This configuration is particularly advantageous because it allows to work the two rings in the same way. It is even more advantageous to have two rings with the same mechanical performance, for example the two rings are made of the same material and with the same width and the same thickness. This configuration allows for a better operation of the connector 7 relative to the harness.

To facilitate the rotation of the tool 9 relative to the connector 7, it is particularly advantageous to provide that the two rings 5a and 5b do not overlap. An overlap will result in an extra thickness that will induce an irregular movement of the tool 9 around the rod 8.

According to the configurations, the first and second rings 5a and 5b can be advantageously made in textile materials or in metallic materials. However, nothing prohibits the use of other materials to form the two rings 5a and 5b.

In a particular embodiment, the first and second rings 5a and 5b are formed by textile loops. In this configuration, it is it is advantageous to fix the two rings 5a and 5b to a connecting element 6 which is made of textile material or of polymer material. Such an embodiment makes it possible to form a ventral or lateral suspension point by fixing the first and second rings 5a and 5b to the belt 2 which advantageously forms the connecting element 6. Alternatively, the two rings 5a / 5b are fixed to the connecting element 6 which is itself attached to the belt 2. In another embodiment, the two rings 5a / 5b are fixed to the connecting element 6 which is fixed to the shoulder straps 4 so as to form a sternal suspension point or a dorsal suspension point.

In a ventral or dorsal point of suspension, the first direction is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the belt 2. In a conventional use, the user resting on both feet, the first direction is horizontal. For a lateral suspension point, the first direction is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt 2. In a conventional use, the user resting on both feet, the first direction is vertical.

In a particular embodiment, the two rings 5a and 5b are formed by one or more straps which are attached to the connecting element 6 or by one or more strings which are attached to the connecting element 6. When the loops 5a and 5b are formed by flexible elements that provides a certain comfort during the tensioning of the harness 1 because there is no hard point on the connecting element 6.

In some embodiments, the rod 8 can also move relative to the connecting member 6 by moving within the two rings 5a and 5b. Alternatively, the rod 8 is fixed in the two rings 5a and 5b and only a rotation is possible with possible displacement in translation in the first direction.

In another embodiment which can be combined with the above, the rod 8 can also move relative to the connecting element 6 during the displacement of the two rings 5a and 5b when they can be deformed. The displacement of the rod 8 can be carried out along the longitudinal axis of the connecting element 6 and / or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the connecting element 6.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment and illustrated in the figure 5 the first ring 5a is associated with a first adapter 10a. The first ring 5a surrounds the first adapter 10a which defines a passage hole for the rod 8. The passage orifice is configured to impose the position of the rod 8 of the connector 7 inside the first ring 5a and the position of the connector 7 relative to the belt 2. Preferably, the first adapter 10a energizes the first ring 5a by defining its shape, that is to say its opening for the passage of the rod 8. The adapter 10a is advantageously configured to block a movement of the rod 8 perpendicular to the first direction which facilitates the use of the connector 7 under load.

Particularly advantageously, the second ring 5b also surrounds a second adapter 10b defining a passage orifice which is configured to impose the position of the rod 8 of the connector 7 inside the second ring 5b. The adapter 10b is advantageously configured to block a movement of the rod 8 perpendicular to the first direction which facilitates the use of the connector 7 under load.

By means of the adapters 10a and 10b, the rotation of the connector 7 inside the rings 5a and 5b can be done without direct contact with the materials forming the loops which avoids accelerated wear of the two rings 5a and 5b. Preferably, the second adapter 10b under tension the ring 5b by defining its shape, that is to say its opening allowing the passage of the rod 8.

It is particularly advantageous to provide that the first adapter 10a and the second adapter 10b are part of the same monolithic part. In this way, the two orifices defined by the first and second adapters 10a and 10b are mechanically secured, which allows a better displacement of the connector 7 with respect to the belt 2 and a better work of the two rings 5a and 5b when they are under constraint. The two orifices are advantageously aligned to allow the insertion of the rod 8 into the two orifices without forcing. This embodiment makes it possible to reduce the risks of a bad introduction of the rod 8 of the connector 7 in only one of the rings 5a / 5b. It is then possible to reduce the size of the loops to limit the size and size of the connector 7. The two adapters 10a and 10b make it possible to better constrain the position of the two loops at any point.

In a preferred embodiment, the first adapter 10a, the second adapter 10b or the two adapters are configured to cooperate with the connector 7 to prevent it from turning beyond a threshold position and to prevent the connector 7 from entering. in contact with the user's abdomen for a ventral suspension point or other body part for a lateral, sternal or dorsal suspension point.

In an advantageous embodiment, the first adapter 10a and / or the second adapter 10b comprise a stop which is arranged to come into contact with the connector 7 when the latter reaches a threshold value.

The connector 7 defines a ring, for example in the form of a D and it comprises two sections which are intersecting with the axis of rotation of the rod 8. It is particularly advantageous that the first adapter 10a and / or the second 10b adapter form a stop that comes into contact with at least one of these sections to prevent the connector 7 does not exceed the threshold position. In other words, the stop is advantageously configured to prevent the connector 7 from rising too close to the body of the user, that is to say that it turns to be oriented towards the head of the user. user, even his shoulders or more particularly the spine of the user for a point of ventral or sternal suspension.

In this way, the adapter 10a / 10b does not interfere with the rotation of the connector 7 relative to the belt 2 until the connector 7 abuts against the adapter 10a / 10b. At this moment, a displacement of the connector 7 is possibly possible by moving the rings 5a and 5b with respect to the belt 2.

Particularly advantageously, the external section of the adapter 10a / 10b includes anti-rotation means which are configured to prevent rotation of the adapter 10a / 10b relative to the ring 5a / 5b. The outer section of the adapter 10a / 10b is defined by the outer wall of the adapter which comes into contact with the inner wall of the ring 5a / 5b.

The anti-rotation means can prevent rotations of the adapters 10a / 10b relative to the rings 5a / 5b when the connector 7 abuts the adapter. This allows for example to limit the discomfort of the user when the adapter presses on the belt 2. The anti-rotation means can be made by any suitable manner, for example by fixing the adapter 10a / 10b on the ring 5a / 5b and in particular by sewing. However, it is also possible to provide that the adapter 10a / 10b is devoid of an axis of symmetry parallel to or coincident with the axis of rotation of the connector 7 so that the rotation of the adapter is difficult or impossible. In the illustrated embodiment, the adapter section is maximum in the area receiving the rod 8 and minimum in the area in the immediate vicinity of the belt 2.

The adapter 10a / 10b can be made of any suitable material. Advantageously, the adapter is made of non-brittle plastic material, for example polyamide or polypropylene. However, it is advantageous to make the adapter 10a / 10b of polymer material because the adapter does not undergo any strong mechanical stress. The mechanical strength during the suspension of the user in the harness 1 is provided by the first and second rings 5a / 5b in textile elements. The embodiment of the adapter 10a / 10b of polymer material reduces the weight of the adapter while ensuring the desired functionality. The use of a polymer material also makes it possible to simply make the adapter without risk of weakening the associated loop. The rotation of the rod 8 can be performed without risk of weakening of the rod 8 and without risk of embrittlement of the rings 5a / 5b.

Advantageously, the first and second rings 5a and 5b are mounted movable relative to the belt 2 and preferably rotatable. It is particularly advantageous to provide that the axis of rotation of the first and second 5a and 5b is parallel or substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the rod 8.

In a particular embodiment illustrated on the figures 1 , 2 and 3 in relation to a ventral suspension point, the first and second rings are formed by a textile element which passes on each side of the connecting element 6, here on each side of the belt 2 and which forms a loop. By forming a ring of textile material, it is possible to make a solid mechanical connection and with a limited weight. The connection is flexible which brings a certain comfort of use. It also appears that a textile connection is simple to make and almost without additional cost. Alternatively, the rings 5a and 5b can be formed by two pieces of the textile element arranged on the same side of the connecting element, here of the belt 2, and preferably on the outer face of the belt 2 to reduce the risk of discomfort.

Such an embodiment can be used to form a sternal or dorsal suspension point by using a textile element which passes on either side of the connecting element 6, or on one side of the connecting element only. 6 and preferably on the outer face.

It is particularly advantageous to provide that the two rings extend beyond the connecting element 6 and in particular the belt 2 in order to reduce the forces applied on the belt 2 and which can be transformed into hard points and problems of discomfort for the user.

In the case of a ventral suspension point, it is advantageous to provide that the first and second rings 5a / 5b are formed by textile elements which also serve to form the first and second leg loops 3. In this way, the The distribution of the forces is better distributed and the realization of the harness 1 is facilitated.

When the adapter 10a / 10b is used and when the rod 8 of the connector 7 is at a distance from the belt 2, it is advantageous to provide that the adapter 10a / 10b defines a positioning groove of the tool 9. groove is advantageously configured so that the tool 9 does not come into direct contact with the user and for example with the abdomen of the user. This precaution allows an improved use of the tool 9 and avoids accelerated wear of the tool 9 or the clothes of the user each time the tool 9 is rotated around the rod 8. The groove is arranged between the rings 5a and 5b and its inner wall can be defined by the adapter and / or the connecting element 6.

Alternatively, the adapter may be configured to enclose the rod 8 between the two rings 5a / 5b. The tool 9 then rotates around the rod 8 in contact with the adapter 10.

In another embodiment, the first and second rings 5a and 5b are formed by metal rings.

As for the rings of textile material, it is possible to use a 10a / 10b adapter such as that described above.

In another embodiment, the first and second rings 5a / 5b and the connecting element 6 are formed by a metal element which is advantageously a non-removable one-piece element. The two rings 5a / 5b and the connecting element 6 are part of a single piece which defines the two rings 5a / 5b and the connecting element 6. In this configuration, the two rings are fixed one relative to each other in all directions. This configuration is particularly advantageous because it is easier to achieve and it eliminates additional fastening systems which represent additional technological steps possibly expensive and observation points to follow to judge the wear of the harness.

This metal element advantageously comprises one or more slots that allow its attachment to the harness via one or more straps. In the embodiment illustrated in figure 7 , the connecting element comprises two inclined slots which are configured to deflect the first and second straps forming the belt 2 to initiate first and second turns of the thigh 3. The harness 1 comprises first and second rings 5a and 5b which are positioned on the belt 2, preferably on the ventral part of the belt 2. The ventral suspension point allows to deflect the strap which forms the belt 2 to form at least one thigh circumference 3.

However, such a connecting element 6 can also be used to connect the rings 5a and 5b and the connector 7 with the shoulder straps of the harness and define a sternal or dorsal suspension point.

It is still possible to use such an embodiment to form a lateral suspension point.

It is particularly advantageous to provide that the first and second rings 5a and 5b are loops oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt 2 to form a ventral suspension point, that is to say that the rings 5a and 5b extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt 2. Alternatively, the first and second rings 5a and 5b may deviate from the perpendicular direction. Under tension, the two rings tend to move relative to the harness which makes it more difficult to rotate the connector. The difference in the perpendicular direction is advantageously equal to 45 °. In this case, the rings move along the longitudinal axis when the connector 7 is energized. In this way, the axis of rotation of the connector 7 can rotate inside the two loops 5a / 5b to allow a rotational movement of the connector 7 relative to the belt 2 of the harness.

By tool 9 or additional tool 9 'and / or 9 ", is meant for example a lanyard with or without an absorber, a mobile fall arrest device, a cam chute, a rope blocker, a rope, a strap, a carabiner, a a quick link, a shackle and / or a swivel and generally any metal connector that can open, however, it is particularly advantageous to provide that the tool 9 is a strap or rope providing the function of lanyard with The additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "is advantageously a mobile fall arrest device, a cam chute, a rope blocker, a rope, a strap, a carabiner, a quick link, a shackle and / or a swivel. It is possible to install several additional tools 9 ', 9 "in the connector 7.

According to the embodiments, the loop of the tool 9 surrounding the rod 8 may be a fixed loop.

It is possible to provide that the tool 9 or the additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "comprise a metal buckle which can not open, it is then necessary to provide that the connector 7 can open, for example disassemble, to allow the assembly and disassembly of the connector 7 and the introduction of the tool 9 and / or the additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "between the two rings 5a and 5b and around the rod 8 of the connector 7 and / or in the ring defined by the connector 7.

For example, a rope progress accessory such as a descender or a blocker may be attached to the interior of the connector 7 to support the user during his professional or sporting activity.

As indicated above, several embodiments of the connector 7 are conceivable. The connector 7 may have any shape that constitutes a closed contour. In a particular case, the rod 8 closes the contour. In this case, this makes it possible to fix a rope progress accessory in the connector 7 without the need to use an intermediate connection element. Alternatively, the connector 7 can define a closed contour that is not defined by means of the rod 8. The rod 8 is then spaced from the closed contour.

The rod 8 can be integral with the rest of the connector 7. This allows an easier realization of the connector 7 and the risk of mishandling are reduced. Alternatively, the rod 8 can be dismountable relative to the rest of the connector 7.

The rod 8 and the rest of the connector 7 may be movable relative to each other. In particular, the connector 7 can move in rotation without causing rotation of the rod 8. The reverse can also be true. The connector 7 can be rotatable about the rod 8 of longitudinal axis AA. Alternatively, the connector 7 may be attached to the rod 8 and the assembly may be rotatable relative to the harness.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment and illustrated in the various figures, the connector 7 comprises a first part 11 defining a closed contour or an open contour. The first piece 11 is rotatably mounted relative to the harness 1 about the axis AA of the rod 8 as illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 . The connector 7 also comprises a second part 12 defining a closed contour or an open contour and mounted to rotate about a second axis parallel to the axis AA. The second part 12 is rotatably mounted relative to the first part 11 around the second axis.

Advantageously, the first piece 11 defines an open contour and is C-shaped. Thus, by separating the first piece 11 with the rod 8, it is possible to introduce an additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "to the the interior of the first piece, when the additional tool 9 'and / or 9 "has a hole allowing the introduction of the first piece 11. It can be advantageously the same for the second piece 12.

C-shaped means that the first piece 11 and / or the second piece 12 do not define a closed contour, and that it is possible to place a rope progression accessory on the first piece 11 and on the second piece 12 without a carabiner or a quick link. The closed contour is made in cooperation with the associated rotation rod.

The first piece 11 and / or the second piece 12 may very well have a shape of U, M, V, W, or any shape not being a closed contour. However, once the first and second parts 11 and 12 mounted in the connector 7, two closed contours are formed by means of the first and second parts 11 and 12 and the associated fastening rod, for example the rod 8 in the figures .

Alternatively, the first part 11 and / or the second part 12 each define a closed contour without the need for the fixing rod. However, it is particularly advantageous to provide that at least the first piece 11 or the second piece 12 defines an open contour in order to facilitate the connection of the tools and their use in the connector 7.

The connector 7 is arranged on the harness 1 so that the first piece 11 is configured to be placed against the belt 2 or the user towards the pair of thigh turns 3, while the second piece 12 is configured to be placed against the belt 2 or the user, towards the pair of shoulder straps 4. The positions of the first and second parts 11 and 12 can however be interchanged without this modifies the general operation of the harness 1.

According to a first embodiment, the second axis of rotation of the second piece 12 may be different from the axis AA of rotation of the first piece 11. This means for example that the connector 7 may comprise an additional rod (not shown) , and which can be detached from the first and second parts 11 and 12 in order to place a rope progression accessory on the second piece 12. This embodiment is however less advantageous because the bulk of the connector 7 is more important than only axis 7 which simultaneously connects the first piece 11 with the belt 2 and the second piece 12.

Advantageously, when the first element 11 defines a closed contour, the rod 8 defines an additional hole with the outer edge of this closed contour used to cooperate with the additional tools 9. The first and second rings 5a and 5b can pass into the additional hole without passing into the closed contour used for the additional tools 9. The closed contour of the connector 7 protects the first and second rings 5a and 5b from possible shocks caused by the additional tools 9 in the connection ring. This precaution makes it possible to increase the life of the first and second rings 5a and 5b.

According to the embodiment illustrated on the Figures 1 to 5 and described below, the second axis of rotation is coincident with the longitudinal axis AA, which means that the second part 12 is rotatably mounted relative to the belt 2 around the rod 8.

For the connector 7 to be as functional as possible, it is advantageous to use first and second parts 11 and 12 which have specific three-dimensional shapes.

The first piece 11 may be a flat piece, that is to say that the extreme peripheral zone of the piece 11 is contained in a plane and / or that the inner peripheral zone of the closed contour defined in the first piece 11 is contained. in a plane. The connectors of the prior art are curved outwardly at their distal portion which can be unpleasant for the user because the bent portion can come into contact with the abdomen.

It is advantageous to maintain a planar connection ring and to shift the axis AA of this plane. The axis AA may advantageously be offset against the body of the user when the first part 11 is oriented towards the side of the thighs 3, that is to say the part furthest from the axis of rotation.

In other words, the edge of the closed contour defining the connecting ring of the first part 11 is contained in a first planar zone of the first part 11, so as to define a first plane P1. The rod 8 may advantageously be eccentric with respect to this first plane P1 (cf. Fig. 3 ).

The first and second parts 11 and 12 are movable in rotation around the rod 8. It is particularly advantageous to provide that fixing zones of the first part 11 with the rod 8 are separated by the two attachment zones of the second part 12 with the rod 8 as shown on the Figures 1 to 5 . It is particularly advantageous to provide that the second piece 12 is narrower than the first piece 11 along the longitudinal axis of the rod 8.

Alternatively, it is also possible to provide that the attachment zones of the second part 12 with the rod 8 are separated by the attachment zones of the first part 11 with the rod 8. An alternation between the attachment zones of the first and second parts 11 and second parts 11 and 12 along the rod 8 is preferably avoided because the forces in the first and second parts 11 and 12 are less well distributed when the two parts are folded over one another.

The embodiment illustrated in the figures is nevertheless preferred because it makes it possible to limit the folding of the first piece 11 onto the second piece 12.

According to the preferred embodiment illustrated on the Figures 1 to 5 the first piece 11 has a first angled zone 11b connecting the connecting ring 11a with the rod 8. In side view, the first piece 11 may have an L shape, and be connected to the rod 8 at the level of the One of the ends of L. The connection ring 11a defining the closed loop is therefore a flat area and corresponds to one branch of the L, while the other leg of the L is included in the first bent zone 11b. The first plane P1 can correspond to any plane passing inside the first part 11 and parallel to the edges of the connecting ring 11a.

Thus, when a vertical force is applied in the connecting ring 11a, the distal portion of the first piece 11 is slightly offset from the abdomen of the user which avoids discomfort.

In the same way, it may be advantageous to reproduce this particular shape with the second part 12. The axis AA is advantageously offset against the belt 2, when the C-shaped portion is oriented towards the shoulders of the user.

The distal C-shaped portion of the second piece 12 is contained in a second planar area 12a of the piece, so as to define a second plane P2. The rod 8 may advantageously be eccentric with respect to this second plane P2.

Since the second piece 12 is rotatable about the rod 8, it follows that the second piece 12 may comprise a second bent zone 12b connecting the closed contour to the rod 8. According to a sectional plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod 8, the second piece 12 may have an L shape, and be connected to the rod 8 at one of the ends of L. The second flat area 12a therefore corresponds to a branch of L, while that the other branch of L is included in the second bent zone 12b. The second plane P2 may correspond to any plane passing inside the second part 12 and parallel to the edges of the second flat area 12a.

As indicated above, to facilitate the introduction of the various parts of the connector 7, one of the parts may be wider than the other along the axis AA, so as to surround the smallest part. For example, the first piece 11 may surround the second piece 12 at the axis AA.

For this, the first part 11 may comprise first and second attachment means 11c and 11d placed in the attachment zones of the first part, and configured to allow the passage of the rod 8. The first and second attachment means 11c and 11d are advantageously separated by a first distance L1 along the axis AA. The second piece 12 may also comprise third and fourth attachment means 12c and 12d placed in the attachment zones of the second piece, and configured to allow the passage of the rod 8. The third and fourth attachment means 12c and 12d are advantageously separated by a second distance L2 along the axis AA which is smaller than the distance L1. In this way, the third and fourth attachment means 12c and 12d are advantageously located between the first and second attachment means 11c and 11d. This means that the first piece 11 surrounds the second piece 12.

The fastening means may, for example, be annular elements or clips, and advantageously slightly larger in section diameter of the rod 8 so as to facilitate the rotation of the first and second parts 11 and 12 on the rod 8. By slightly larger, it is meant that the diameter of the annular elements or clips is about 0.1 mm larger than the diameter of the rod 8.

Structurally, it is preferable that the first and second parts 11 and 12 are mounted without functional play along the axis AA, so that the parts can not translate relative to each other. The first and second parts 11 and 12 can therefore only be rotated relative to one another.

To prevent lateral movement of the first and second parts 11 and 12 along the rod 8, it may comprise first and second recesses 8a and 8b which cooperate with locking rods 13a and 13b which fit into the connector 7 (cf. Fig. 4 ).

The first and second locking rods 13a and 13b are advantageously of tubular or cylindrical shape and may for example be screws, rivets, or nails. The width of the first and second recesses 8a and 8b along the axis AA is slightly greater than the diameter of the first and second locking rods 13a and 13b, so that the fixing means can be inserted into the recesses 8a and 8b .

According to the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the first and second locking rods 13a and 13b are inserted into first and second holes 11e and 11f of the first piece. Alternatively, the first and second holes could be located on the second piece 12. A combination of these embodiments is also possible with possibly a larger number of locking rods, for example 2, 3 or 4.

Insofar as the first and second parts 11 and 12 are mounted without any functional play along the axis AA, it is also possible to produce a rod 8 comprising a single recess 8a, configured to cooperate with a single locking rod 13a placed in a single hole positioned indifferently on the first piece 11 or on the second piece 12.

The position of the first and second holes 11e and 11f can be chosen so that the axes of the first and second locking rods 13a and 13b are intersecting or not with the axis AA. If the axes of the first and second locking rods 13a and 13b intersect with the axis AA, their ends are placed in the recesses but not necessarily in abutment. On the other hand, if the axes of the first and second locking rods 13a and 13b are not intersecting with the axis AA, then the latter tangent the rod 8 at the level of recesses 8a and 8b, so as to allow the rotation of parts 11 and 12 along the axis AA, but not their translation.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in the figures, the first and second holes 11e and 11f open onto the attachment means 12c and 12d, and come to tangent the rod 8 at the level of the first and second recesses 8a and 8b. This has the effect of preventing translational movements of the first and second parts 11 and 12 when they are mounted without functional play with respect to each other.

The introduction of the first and second parts 11 and 12 on the rod 8 can be performed in two different ways. The most advantageous is to superpose the first and second planar areas 11a and 12a when the first and second parts 11 and 12 are folded over one another. It will be noted, however, that the bent shape of the first and second parts 11 and 12 can prevent them from folding completely over one another. The edge of the connecting ring 11a disposed near the axis 7 abuts against the edge of the C-shaped area 12a. The first piece 11 and / or the second piece 12 may comprise a stop which prevents rotation of the first piece 11 relative to the second piece 12 beyond a threshold value.

The value of the offset between the planes P1 and P2 and the axis AA as well as the thicknesses of the first and second parts, are chosen so that the angle formed between the two parts is sufficient to leave mobility to the tools which would be installed on one or other of the parts 11 and 12. Thus, the progression on rope is facilitated because the movements of the latter are not impeded by the connection elements used by the user.

This configuration where the first and second parts are folded over each other for example when the climber uses a descender attached to the first piece 11. The use of the descender has the effect of pivoting the first piece 11 to the pair of shoulder straps 4.

However, to ensure the comfort of the user, the angle formed between the first and second parts 11 and 12 when folded over one another must be low enough not to interfere with the user. Indeed, if the first and second parts 11 and 12 are too far apart, the second part 12 could exert pressure on the user and generate discomfort.

Given the characteristic dimensions of the connector 7 and those of the rope progression accessories, the first and second parts 11 and 12 can advantageously be separated by an arc length of between 0.5 and 3 cm, the length of arc being measured with respect to the furthest point of the AA axis.

For example, if the first piece 11 is larger than the second piece 12, the arc length is measured between the first piece and the end of the second piece which is opposite to the axis AA. Conversely, if the first piece 11 is smaller than the second piece 12, the arc length is measured between the second piece and the end of the first piece which is opposite the axis AA.

To mount a connector 7 on a harness 1 such as the one just described, it is first necessary to hang at least one rope progression accessory on the second piece 12 or the first piece 11. This allows to limit the number of carabiners or quick links attached to the connector 7, and thus facilitate the use of the latter by a smaller footprint. A tool 9 is also mounted on the rod 8 between the two rings 5a and 5b.

The first piece 11, the second piece 12 and the first and second rings 5a / 5b are then connected by means of the rod 8, so that the first and second rings are positioned between the rod 8 and the connecting ring 11a. The connector 7 is then positioned on the ventral portion of the belt 2, so as to allow its use as part of a progression on a rope.

According to the particular embodiment illustrated on the figure 4 , the rod 8 is first introduced into the first attachment means 11c of the first piece 11, then into the third attachment means 12c of the second piece 12. The rod 8 is then introduced into the first ring 5a , the tool 9 and the second ring 5b. The rod 8 finally traverses the fourth attachment means 12d of the second piece 12 and the second attachment means 11d of the first piece 11. The locking rods 13a and 13b are used to prevent any translation of the first and second parts 11 and 12 along the rod 8.

After mounting, it is for example possible to hang a descender on the first part 11 by means of a carabiner or a quick link. This makes it easy to switch between using the rope stopper on the second piece 12 and using the descender on the first piece 11. If a blocker and a chute are positioned in this way on the connector 7, then it is preferably that the first piece 11 is positioned towards the pair of leg loops 3, and the second piece 12 is positioned towards the pair of shoulder straps 4. This configuration is optimal in terms of comfort for the user, who is not hindered by the connector 7 during its progression on rope.

The figure 11 illustrates the assembly of the ventral suspension point with an adapter 10a / 10b. The harness comprises first and second rings of textile material, here formed by two straps. First, the adapter 10a / 10b is installed inside the two rings 5a / 5b. The first piece 11 and / or the second part 12 are subsequently installed outside the adapter 10a / 10b. The rod 8 is then mounted inside the through orifices defined in the adapter 10a / 10b, in the first and second rings and in the first and second parts 11 and 12 so that all these elements can rotate relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod 8.

In the illustrated embodiment, the rod 8 is locked by means of the locking rods 13a and 13b to secure all the elements with the harness, here with the belt of the harness. As illustrated, during the installation of the rod, it is possible to introduce a tool 9 into the space defined by the adapter 10a / 10b so that the tool 9 is traversed by the rod 8. In this configuration , the tool 9 is secured to the rod 8 and is blocked by the two inner side walls of the adapter 10a / 10b.

Although the figure 11 illustrates the mounting of a ventral suspension point, an identical assembly can be obtained for a lateral, sternal or dorsal suspension point.

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Roping harness (1) comprising: - a pair of leg loops (3), a suspension point comprising: Different first and second rings (5a, 5b), A connecting element (6) fixed continuously to the first and second rings (5a, 5b) distinct, the connecting element (6) mechanically connecting the first and second rings (5a, 5b) separate with the pair of thigh turns (3), A closed metal connector (7) provided with a rod (8), harness characterized in that : the closed metal connector (7) and the connecting element (6) are different from any means for closing the harness, the first and second rings (5a, 5b) are spaced from each other by a first distance in a first direction and define a void space between a first lateral face of the first ring (5a) and a second lateral face the second ring (5b), the first and second rings (5a, 5b) are arranged in such a way as to allow the rod (8) of the connector (7) to be placed in the first and second rings (5a, 5b), the rod (8) having a longitudinal axis coincides with the first direction, the rod (8) being rotatably mounted in the first and second rings (5a, 5b) and the connector (7) being rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis of the rod (8) a first adapter (10a) is mounted inside the first ring (5a), the first adapter (10a) having a first through hole in the first direction, the rod (8) passing through said first through hole and / or the first first and second rings (5a, 5b) and the connecting element (6) are formed by a one-piece element made of metallic material, the one-piece element comprising at least one passage opening of at least one minus one strap configured to mechanically connect the first and second rings (5a, 5b) to at least one pair of leg loops (3), the one-piece member defining a groove. A roping harness according to claim 1, wherein when the first adapter (10a) is mounted, the first and second rings (5a, 5b) are formed by first and second textile loops and wherein the connecting member (6 ) is a textile material, the first and second textile loops being optionally sewn on the connecting element (6). A roping harness according to claim 2, wherein the first and second textile loops are sewn onto the connecting member (6) at first and second attachment positions aligned in the first direction. A roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a second adapter (10b) is mounted within the second ring (5b), the second adapter (10b) having a second through hole in the first direction of so that the rod (8) passes through the first and second through holes. Roping harness according to the preceding claim, wherein the first adapter (10a) and the second adapter (10b) are formed by the same monolithic element configured to allow mounting of a connection element (9) on the rod (8). ), in a space between the first adapter (10a) and the second adapter (10b) and wherein the monolithic element optionally defines a groove between the first adapter (10a) and the second adapter (10b). A roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first adapter (10a) and / or the second adapter (10b) are made of polymeric material. A roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the first through hole of the first adapter (10a) has a section complementary to the section of the rod (8) of the connector (7). A roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a belt (2) and wherein the connecting element (6) is attached to at least a portion of the belt (2) and the first and second rings ( 5a, 5b) are arranged so that the longitudinal axis of the rod (8) can rotate freely along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the belt (2). Roping harness according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising a belt (2) and wherein the first ring (5a) and the second ring (5b) are formed by a strap and / or rope which are fixed directly on the belt (2). Roping harness according to one of claims 8 and 9, wherein the first and second rings (5a, 5b) are fixed to the ventral portion of the belt (2) covering the abdomen of the user to form a point ventral suspension or the first and second rings (5a, 5b) are connected to the belt (2) to form a lateral suspension point. Roping harness according to the preceding claim, wherein the first and second rings (5a, 5b) form a lateral suspension point and the connecting element (6) forms at least a portion of the belt (2) and the first and second rings (5a, 5b) being arranged so that the axis longitudinal axis of the rod (8) can rotate freely along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt (2). Roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a belt (2) and means for adjusting the circumference of the belt (2), the first and second rings (5a, 5b) are distinct from the adjustment means of the circumference of the belt (2) and the means for adjusting the circumference of the belt (2) are arranged outside the surface delimited by the fixing points of the first ring (5a) with the belt (2) and the second ring (5b) with the belt (2). Roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the harness (1) is devoid of straps or in that the harness comprises straps (4), the first and second rings (5a, 5b) being connected to the belt (2) without being fixed on the shoulder straps (4). Roping harness according to the preceding claim, wherein the harness comprises straps (4), the first ring (5a) and / or the second ring (5b) being formed by a strap and / or a rope which covers two opposite faces of the belt (2). Roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a belt (2) and means for opening and closing the belt (2) arranged outside the surface defined by the fixing points of the first ring (5a) with the belt (2) and the second ring (5b) with the belt (2). Roping harness according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising straps (4) and wherein the first and second rings (5a, 5b) are fixed to form a sternal or dorsal suspension point, the first and / or second rings (5a, 5b) being formed by at least one strap or rope mechanically connected to at least one strap (4) . Roping harness according to the preceding claim, wherein the first ring (5a) is formed by a first strap and the second ring (5b) is formed by a second strap different from the first strap. Roping harness according to one of claims 8 to 17 in which the closed metal connector (7) defines a closed contour, the connector (7) being secured to the belt (2) via the first and second rings (5a, 5b) so as to be able to turn the closed contour along an axis of rotation parallel or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt (2). Roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rod (8) of the connector (7) is configured to rotate independently of the remainder of the connector (7) and / or the rod (8) of the connector (7) is removably mounted so as to allow a separation of the connector (7) with the harness (1). A roping harness according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rod (8) of the connector (7) is configured to receive attachment elements of a fifth wheel carrier, said attachment elements being arranged on the rod (8) outside a closed contour of the connector (7) and the first and second rings (5a, 5b). A roping harness according to claim 1, wherein the one-piece member is attached to the belt (2) to form a ventral suspension point, the first direction being parallel to a longitudinal axis of the belt (2). Roping harness according to the preceding claim, wherein the one-piece element is fixed to the belt (2) to form a lateral suspension point, the first direction being perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the belt or the monobloc element is fixed to a pair of shoulder straps (4) to form a sternal or dorsal suspension point, the first direction being perpendicular to a sagittal plane of the harness (1).

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