EP3744404A1 - Apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating a device for immediate rescuing - Google Patents
Apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating a device for immediate rescuing Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP3744404A1 EP3744404A1 EP20020210.9A EP20020210A EP3744404A1 EP 3744404 A1 EP3744404 A1 EP 3744404A1 EP 20020210 A EP20020210 A EP 20020210A EP 3744404 A1 EP3744404 A1 EP 3744404A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- rope
- operator
- ground
- pole
- anchor
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
- A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
- A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
- A62B35/0043—Lifelines, lanyards, and anchors therefore
- A62B35/0068—Anchors
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B27/00—Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
Definitions
- the present invention refers to an apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings, integrating an immediate rescuing device.
- the present invention refers to an apparatus to protect against falls for vertical pilings, equipped with a device to allow the rescue of the operator assigned to activities at height when emergency conditions occur.
- US 3,647,171 describes a device designed to guide an operator on a vertical piling to the ground by means of a rope that is redirected downwards with a pulley; in this way, rescuers are in a safe position on the ground while the operator is being lowered.
- a fall arrest equipment including a safety harness to support one person and two ropes attached to the harness. The second rope, which is connected to the first one, can be easily released at the top and attached to a lifeline.
- FR 2 836 635 refers to a mountaineering cable brake capable of causing a high braking force in the event of a fall.
- Another drawback of the well-known solutions refers to a second parameter of fundamental importance, to be considered and kept in mind during the management of an emergency, i.e. protection from risks for the rescuer.
- the rescuer in fact, could carry out the rescue manoeuvres of an injured operator who is suspended in his harness only after access at height by means of a kit equipped with a hoist; this kit allows the lifting of an injured person following a fall, the release from the fall arrest device on which the injured person was suspended and the lowering to the ground.
- This equipment requires to be installed above the injured person and therefore exposes the rescuer to the concrete risk of a fall from a height during the whole time necessary to carry out the manoeuvres.
- the purpose of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks complained of above.
- the purpose of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings in which a device is integrated to allow the rescue of the operator in charge of activities at height when emergency conditions occur.
- a further purpose of the invention is to provide an apparatus to protect from possible risks the rescuer who comes to the rescue of an injured and suspended at height operator, in compliance with the reference standards and obligations regarding the implementation of a rescue plan for emergencies that may arise during work on such pilings.
- a further purpose of the invention is to provide an apparatus to allow the rescuer to carry out the rescue intervention of the injured person from the ground.
- the purpose of the invention is to provide the rescuer with an apparatus that allows the rescuer to carry out the rescue operations of the injured operator quickly and easily, without the need of significant physical effort.
- a further purpose of the invention is to provide an apparatus as defined above to ensure a high level of strength and reliability over time, such as to be easily and economically feasible.
- an anchor apparatus on vertical pilings is indicated with 10 and includes a cup bearing element 14 with stiffening frame 16 and with rings 18 in which the ascent rope 20 and a stabilizing cord 22 with anchor 40 on the ground are inserted and hooked; the cup bearing 14 is fitted on the upper end of the pole, indicated with 12, by means of a telescopic rod or equivalent means.
- Rope 20 is attached to the operator's harness by means of a guided type fall arrest device 44, shown in Figures 1 and 2 , and the operator's ascent along the pole 12 can be facilitated by the use of crampons 26.
- the apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating an immediate rescuing device is indicated with 10' in Figures 2 and 3 , in which the components common with the known solution of Figure 1 are indicated with the same numerical references.
- one of the rings 18 of the cup bearing element 14 defines the organ for the connection of a connector 28, with rotary anchor designed above all to avoid the accidental twisting of the rope 20, at the lower end of which a pulley 30 is fixed.
- On said pulley the same rope runs connected to the harness of the operator, schematically shown with 32.
- a branch of said rope 20 is inserted into a rescue descender 36, preferably installed and secured close to the ground through an anchor 34 and thus easily reached and operated by the rescuer, indicated with 42.
- Said rescue descender 36 consists of a device conforming to the UNI EN 341 standard, which identifies said devices that can be used in rescue operations where the intervention requires the transport of one or more persons from a higher position to a lower level.
- the rescue descender 36 includes a lever 38 to control the sliding of the rope 20, the overall length of which is at least equal, or preferably greater, than three times the height of pole 12, in order to be gradually released by the rescuer 42 if necessary and to lead the operator 32 to the ground safely.
- the lever 38 of the descender 36 is placed in the blocking position and, preferably, a safety knot is also made at the free end of the rope to avoid the danger of a possible incorrect assessment of the height of pole 12, on which the maximum lowering distance of the injured operator 32 depends.
- the stabilization cord 22, one end of which is connected to one of the rings 18 of the cup bearing 14, is tied to the ground through the anchor 40 placed near the anchor 34 of the rope 20.
- Figure 2 illustrates the normal condition in which operator 32 is in the normal working position on pole 12, with one end of the stabilization cord 22 and the rope 20 respectively connected to anchor 40 and descender 36, which in turn is tied to anchor 34; the harness of operator 32 is connected to rope 20, in its part descending from pulley 30 and opposite to that connected to descender 36.
- Figure 3 illustrates, instead, the condition in which the operator 32, for example due to sudden illness, is suspended on the rope 20, detached from pole 12 and immobile; this condition therefore requires the intervention of the rescuer 42, who (see figure 5 ) operates the lever 38 of the rescue descender 36 moving it forward and backwards in the direction indicated by the arrow "F” and then letting the rope 20 progressively slide in the direction indicated by the arrows "F1".
- the present invention foresees, if necessary, the possibility to lift the injured operator 32 before lowering him to the ground, as shown in figure 4 ; this happens thanks to the provision of a locking handle 24 that interacts with the pulley 30.
- This manoeuvre may be necessary, for example, if the crampons of the injured operator 32 remain locked in pole 12 and therefore make it impossible to lower the injured operator 32 immediately.
- the locking handle 24 is installed on the rope branch 20 between the rescue descender 36 and the top of pole 12; a hole on the locking handle 24 allows the pulley 30, through connector 28, to be connected to the free rope branch 20.
- a hoist is thus created which reduces the force required by the rescuer 42 to lift the injured operator 32.
- a deviation of the rope 20 is also made, to allow the rescuer 42 to manoeuvre it in better working conditions: in fact, the free branch of the rope 20 now comes from above and the rescuer 42 can use his weight during the lifting manoeuvre of the injured operator 32.
- the apparatus of the present invention integrates an immediate rescue device; this device allows a rescuer 42 to intervene from the ground, therefore in total safety, to bring the necessary help to the operator who is not in conditions of self-management and quickly bring him back to the ground to give him the necessary assistance.
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Emergency Management (AREA)
- Emergency Lowering Means (AREA)
- Ladders (AREA)
Abstract
An apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating a device for the immediate rescuing of an injured operator (32), comprising a cup bearing element (14), fitted on the upper end of a pole (12) on which the operator himself/herself rises, provided with a stiffening frame (16) and one or more rings (18) for an ascent rope (20) and for a stabilizing cord (22) anchored to the ground; one of the rings (18) of the cup bearing element (14) is connected to a connector (28), to the lower end of which a pulley (30) is secured on which the same ascent rope (20) slides connected to the harness of the operator (32). One end of said rope (20) is constrained to the ground through an anchor (34), in proximity of which a rescue descender (36) is connected to the same rope.
Description
- The present invention refers to an apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings, integrating an immediate rescuing device.
- More specifically, the present invention refers to an apparatus to protect against falls for vertical pilings, equipped with a device to allow the rescue of the operator assigned to activities at height when emergency conditions occur.
- As is well known, on the vertical pilings of overhead telephone lines and electrical outlets, maintenance, inspection or repair work and similar are often necessary, requiring access at height and temporary parking on the pilings themselves by an operator who remains standing or suspended several metres above the ground. It is therefore necessary to provide suitable means and equipment to ensure maximum safety for the operator, while at the same time allowing him a wide freedom of movement.
- Several solutions are known in this regard, which, however, only allow to prevent the operator's falls from the height; in this regard, the aerial or elevating work platforms, typically carried by a vehicle, and the invention described in the Italian patent No.
1,410,923 -
US 3,647,171 describes a device designed to guide an operator on a vertical piling to the ground by means of a rope that is redirected downwards with a pulley; in this way, rescuers are in a safe position on the ground while the operator is being lowered. FromGB 2 376 883 -
FR 2 836 635 - Another drawback of the well-known solutions refers to a second parameter of fundamental importance, to be considered and kept in mind during the management of an emergency, i.e. protection from risks for the rescuer. The rescuer, in fact, could carry out the rescue manoeuvres of an injured operator who is suspended in his harness only after access at height by means of a kit equipped with a hoist; this kit allows the lifting of an injured person following a fall, the release from the fall arrest device on which the injured person was suspended and the lowering to the ground. This equipment, however, requires to be installed above the injured person and therefore exposes the rescuer to the concrete risk of a fall from a height during the whole time necessary to carry out the manoeuvres.
- The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks complained of above.
- More in particular, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings in which a device is integrated to allow the rescue of the operator in charge of activities at height when emergency conditions occur.
- A further purpose of the invention is to provide an apparatus to protect from possible risks the rescuer who comes to the rescue of an injured and suspended at height operator, in compliance with the reference standards and obligations regarding the implementation of a rescue plan for emergencies that may arise during work on such pilings.
- A further purpose of the invention is to provide an apparatus to allow the rescuer to carry out the rescue intervention of the injured person from the ground.
- Last but not least, the purpose of the invention is to provide the rescuer with an apparatus that allows the rescuer to carry out the rescue operations of the injured operator quickly and easily, without the need of significant physical effort.
- A further purpose of the invention is to provide an apparatus as defined above to ensure a high level of strength and reliability over time, such as to be easily and economically feasible.
- These and other purposes are achieved by the apparatus of the present invention for anchoring on vertical pilings in accordance with the main claim.
- The constructive and functional characteristics of the apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings object of the present invention will be more clearly comprehensible from the detailed description below in which reference is made to the appended drawings which show a preferred and non-limiting embodiment and wherein:
-
Figure 1 schematically represents a frontal view of the apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings according to the known technique; -
Figure 2 schematically represents a frontal view of the apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating the immediate rescue device according to the invention; -
Figure 3 schematically represents a frontal view of the same apparatus on which the operator is suspended as a result of a fall or injury; -
Figure 4 schematically represents a frontal view of the same apparatus on which the rescuer intervenes from the ground to perform any preliminary lifting manoeuvres of the injured person; -
Figure 5 schematically represents a frontal view of the same apparatus on which the rescuer intervenes from the ground to perform the next lowering manoeuvre of the suspended operator; -
Figure 6 shows schematically, in front view, the components suitable for carrying out the lifting and subsequent lowering manoeuvres to rescue the injured operator by the rescuer. - With initial reference to
figure 1 , an anchor apparatus on vertical pilings, globally corresponding to the solution protected by the same applicant in the aforementioned Italian patent, is indicated with 10 and includes a cup bearingelement 14 withstiffening frame 16 and withrings 18 in which theascent rope 20 and a stabilizingcord 22 withanchor 40 on the ground are inserted and hooked; the cup bearing 14 is fitted on the upper end of the pole, indicated with 12, by means of a telescopic rod or equivalent means.Rope 20 is attached to the operator's harness by means of a guided typefall arrest device 44, shown inFigures 1 and2 , and the operator's ascent along thepole 12 can be facilitated by the use ofcrampons 26. The apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating an immediate rescuing device according to the invention is indicated with 10' inFigures 2 and3 , in which the components common with the known solution ofFigure 1 are indicated with the same numerical references. In said apparatus 10', one of therings 18 of thecup bearing element 14 defines the organ for the connection of aconnector 28, with rotary anchor designed above all to avoid the accidental twisting of therope 20, at the lower end of which apulley 30 is fixed. On said pulley the same rope runs connected to the harness of the operator, schematically shown with 32. A branch of saidrope 20 is inserted into arescue descender 36, preferably installed and secured close to the ground through ananchor 34 and thus easily reached and operated by the rescuer, indicated with 42. Saidrescue descender 36 consists of a device conforming to the UNI EN 341 standard, which identifies said devices that can be used in rescue operations where the intervention requires the transport of one or more persons from a higher position to a lower level. Therescue descender 36 includes alever 38 to control the sliding of therope 20, the overall length of which is at least equal, or preferably greater, than three times the height ofpole 12, in order to be gradually released by therescuer 42 if necessary and to lead theoperator 32 to the ground safely. Once the adjustment of therope 20 has been carried out, guaranteeing a length of the free branch of the rope downstream of the descender at least equal to the height of the pole, thelever 38 of thedescender 36 is placed in the blocking position and, preferably, a safety knot is also made at the free end of the rope to avoid the danger of a possible incorrect assessment of the height ofpole 12, on which the maximum lowering distance of theinjured operator 32 depends. Thestabilization cord 22, one end of which is connected to one of therings 18 of the cup bearing 14, is tied to the ground through theanchor 40 placed near theanchor 34 of therope 20. -
Figure 2 illustrates the normal condition in whichoperator 32 is in the normal working position onpole 12, with one end of thestabilization cord 22 and therope 20 respectively connected toanchor 40 and descender 36, which in turn is tied toanchor 34; the harness ofoperator 32 is connected torope 20, in its part descending frompulley 30 and opposite to that connected to descender 36. -
Figure 3 illustrates, instead, the condition in which theoperator 32, for example due to sudden illness, is suspended on therope 20, detached frompole 12 and immobile; this condition therefore requires the intervention of therescuer 42, who (seefigure 5 ) operates thelever 38 of the rescue descender 36 moving it forward and backwards in the direction indicated by the arrow "F" and then letting therope 20 progressively slide in the direction indicated by the arrows "F1". - As shown in
figure 5 , theoperator 32 is progressively lowered until he touches the ground, thus making it possible to release him from the harness and head him towards the rescue vehicle. All this in terms of total safety also for therescuer 42, who operates only from the ground and is therefore not forced to carry out any rescue operations at height, with the related risks of an accidental fall. - According to a further advantageous feature, the present invention foresees, if necessary, the possibility to lift the
injured operator 32 before lowering him to the ground, as shown infigure 4 ; this happens thanks to the provision of alocking handle 24 that interacts with thepulley 30. This manoeuvre may be necessary, for example, if the crampons of theinjured operator 32 remain locked inpole 12 and therefore make it impossible to lower theinjured operator 32 immediately. Thelocking handle 24 is installed on therope branch 20 between therescue descender 36 and the top ofpole 12; a hole on thelocking handle 24 allows thepulley 30, throughconnector 28, to be connected to thefree rope branch 20. A hoist is thus created which reduces the force required by therescuer 42 to lift theinjured operator 32. A deviation of therope 20 is also made, to allow therescuer 42 to manoeuvre it in better working conditions: in fact, the free branch of therope 20 now comes from above and therescuer 42 can use his weight during the lifting manoeuvre of theinjured operator 32. - As may be seen from the above, the advantages which the invention achieves are evident.
- In addition to making it possible and easy to ascend
poles 12 and gain stability on them by anoperator 32, the apparatus of the present invention integrates an immediate rescue device; this device allows arescuer 42 to intervene from the ground, therefore in total safety, to bring the necessary help to the operator who is not in conditions of self-management and quickly bring him back to the ground to give him the necessary assistance. - Despite the invention having been described above with reference to one of its possible embodiments, given solely by way of a non-limiting example, numerous modifications and variants will appear evident to a person skilled in the art in the light of the above description. The present invention therefore sets out to embrace all the modifications and variants which fall within the sphere and scope of the following claims.
Claims (7)
- An apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating a device for the immediate rescuing of an injured operator (32), comprising a cup bearing element (14), fitted on the upper end of a pole (12) on which the operator himself/herself rises, provided with a stiffening frame (16) and one or more rings (18) for an ascent rope (20) and for a stabilizing cord (22) anchored to the ground, characterized in that a connector (28) is connected to one of the rings (18) of the cup bearing element (14), to the lower end of which a pulley (30) is secured on which the same ascent rope (20) slides connected to the harness of the operator (32), one end of said rope (20) being inserted into a rescue descender (36).
- The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the rescue descender (36) is constrained to the ground through an anchor (34) which can be operated by a rescuer (42).
- The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the rescue descender (36) comprises a lever (38) suitable for the manual control of the sliding of the rope (20), the overall length of which is at least equal to three times the height of the pole (12) and defines a useful free length for the descent of the injured operator (32) equal to at least the height of the same pole (12).
- The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the stabilizing cord (22), one end of which is connected to one of the rings (18) of the bearing element (14), is constrained to the ground through an anchor (40) placed in a position close to the anchor (34) of the rope (20).
- The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the connector (28) connected to one of the rings (18) of the cup bearing element (14) is provided with a rotary anchor.
- The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a locking handle (24) interacting with the pulley (30).
- The apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the locking handle (24) is installed on the section of the rope (20) comprised between the rescue descender (36) and the top of the pole (12), said locking handle being provided with a hole suitable to connect, by means of the connector 28, the pulley (30) passed through by the free section of the rope (20).
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
IT102019000006904A IT201900006904A1 (en) | 2019-05-16 | 2019-05-16 | APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING ON VERTICAL POLES INTEGRATING AN IMMEDIATE RESCUE DEVICE |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP3744404A1 true EP3744404A1 (en) | 2020-12-02 |
Family
ID=67660762
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP20020210.9A Withdrawn EP3744404A1 (en) | 2019-05-16 | 2020-05-07 | Apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating a device for immediate rescuing |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP3744404A1 (en) |
IT (1) | IT201900006904A1 (en) |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3647171A (en) | 1969-12-01 | 1972-03-07 | John E Rafferty | Rescue device for linemen |
GB2376883A (en) | 2001-05-21 | 2002-12-31 | Prospects | Fall arrest equipment |
FR2836635A1 (en) | 2002-03-01 | 2003-09-05 | Jean Paul Frechin | Cord brake for mountaineering and climbing has block with rectangular cut out having internal braking faces |
ITMI20120609A1 (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2013-10-14 | Sikker S R L | TEMPORARY ANCHORAGE DEVICE FOR CLIMBING, DESCENT AND PARKING ON VERTICAL PALIFICATIONS |
-
2019
- 2019-05-16 IT IT102019000006904A patent/IT201900006904A1/en unknown
-
2020
- 2020-05-07 EP EP20020210.9A patent/EP3744404A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3647171A (en) | 1969-12-01 | 1972-03-07 | John E Rafferty | Rescue device for linemen |
GB2376883A (en) | 2001-05-21 | 2002-12-31 | Prospects | Fall arrest equipment |
FR2836635A1 (en) | 2002-03-01 | 2003-09-05 | Jean Paul Frechin | Cord brake for mountaineering and climbing has block with rectangular cut out having internal braking faces |
ITMI20120609A1 (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2013-10-14 | Sikker S R L | TEMPORARY ANCHORAGE DEVICE FOR CLIMBING, DESCENT AND PARKING ON VERTICAL PALIFICATIONS |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
IT201900006904A1 (en) | 2020-11-16 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US9284777B1 (en) | Fall restraint system for telescoping ladders | |
US9272167B2 (en) | Fall protection system | |
CA2748406C (en) | Passenger or load raising aid | |
EP3003504B1 (en) | Improvements in rope access equipment | |
EP2536913B1 (en) | A system for the protection of individuals who use ladders | |
EP2900588A1 (en) | A suspendable vehicle | |
CA2539883C (en) | Apparatus for escaping area of accident | |
EP3744404A1 (en) | Apparatus for anchoring on vertical pilings integrating a device for immediate rescuing | |
US20070235254A1 (en) | High rise building fire escape mechanism | |
US20160206902A1 (en) | Fire escape emergency descent system (eds) | |
WO2007004934A1 (en) | System and method for rescuing occupants from an elevated position | |
CN211050767U (en) | Movable anti-falling protection system for building operating personnel | |
US9956437B2 (en) | Auto brake hand descent control device | |
CN206179290U (en) | Simulate trainer of fleing | |
US10112062B2 (en) | Auto brake hand descent control device | |
CN214997370U (en) | Multistage fire control is drawn ladder and is prevented weighing down protection architecture | |
DE102007003603B3 (en) | Rescue frame assembly for escape of injured or unconscious person from an industrial tank or container | |
GB2241257A (en) | Securing rope to overhead structure | |
KR102672742B1 (en) | A drag downment | |
US20170291048A1 (en) | Releasable sling device | |
EP4372200A1 (en) | Life-saving device for ladder | |
KR20220014782A (en) | crashed worker escape succour safety belt | |
KR20230000854A (en) | Preventing fall device for electric pole worker | |
GB2483974A (en) | Fall arrest system with activation indicator | |
CN112374331A (en) | Fire-fighting and rescue mechanical platform for high-rise building |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: BA ME |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN |
|
18D | Application deemed to be withdrawn |
Effective date: 20210603 |