EP4049735A1 - Vorrichtung zum abbremsen der bewegung einer person durch die luft - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum abbremsen der bewegung einer person durch die luft Download PDF

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EP4049735A1
EP4049735A1 EP22000038.4A EP22000038A EP4049735A1 EP 4049735 A1 EP4049735 A1 EP 4049735A1 EP 22000038 A EP22000038 A EP 22000038A EP 4049735 A1 EP4049735 A1 EP 4049735A1
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braking
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braking means
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Peter Du Cane
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G21/00—Chutes; Helter-skelters
    • A63G21/22—Suspended slideways
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B1/00—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like
    • A62B1/06—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices
    • A62B1/08—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brake mechanisms for the winches or pulleys
    • A62B1/12—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brake mechanisms for the winches or pulleys hydraulically operated
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G21/00—Chutes; Helter-skelters
    • A63G21/20—Slideways with movably suspended cars, or with cars moving on ropes, or the like

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  • the apparatus may be one in which the capstan includes at least one divider means which divides the capstan into separate receiving zones for receiving different parts of the braking line as the braking line passes over the capstan, and in which the divider means is such that the braking line is able to pass over the divider means and move over the receiving zones.
  • the divider means may be a flange which extends radially outwardly from the circumference of the capstan. Other types of divider means may be employed.
  • the apparatus may be one in which the braking means has a longitudinal axis which is in line with a longitudinal axis of the capstan.
  • the braking means and the capstan may then be axially mounted in line on a single axle. Two spaced apart in-line axles may however be employed.
  • Figure 3 shows the apparatus 2 configured as zip wire descending apparatus.
  • the apparatus 2 is again shown in end view so that only the braking means 14 with the fan blades 22 are shown.
  • Figure 3 shows the person 4 suspended from a zip wire 40. Also shown are a pully 42 and a braking line 44. The braking line 44 equates to the braking line 12 shown in Figures 1 and 2 . A bungee 46 connects the braking line 44 with a brake trolley 48. The person 4 is shown seated in a sling-type seat 50 which is attached to a zip trolley 52 as shown.
  • the person 4 is able to travel at higher speeds that compared with known zip wire apparatus and yet still travel in safety.
  • Existing zip wire braking apparatus which is also known as zip line braking apparatus, has a weak link in the braking line which is designed to separate if the person 4 gets to the end of the braking line without stopping. This allows the person 4 to pass safely through the back-up braking system. With the apparatus of the present invention, this weak link is not required.
  • the zip trolley 52 and the brake trolley 48 are shown comprising pulleys that run on the zip line 40.
  • the zip trolley 52 and the brake trolley 48 do not contain any internal power or braking source in themselves.
  • the weight 62 functions as tensioner means to prevent the braking line 44 from sagging excessively when the brake trolley 48 changes position on the zip line 40.
  • the weight 62 tensions by falling and thereby automatically repositions the brake trolley 48 ready for a next rider such as the person 4 to arrive.
  • the bungee 46 reduces impact loading on the braking line 44 caused by a rider hitting the braking system at high speed. If a rider such as the person 4 stops short, they can be retrieved to the landing platform 58 by pulling on the braking line 44.
  • FIG. 4 there is shown apparatus 70 which is like the apparatus 2. Similar parts have been given the same reference numerals for ease of comparison and understanding.
  • the apparatus 70 is such that the capstan 10 has an axle 72 and the braking means 14 has an axle 74.
  • the two axles 72, 74 are drivingly connected together by a belt and pulley system 76 comprising two belts 78, 80 passing over pullies 82, 84 as shown.
  • the braking means 14 is mounted above the capstan 10.
  • the braking means 14 has a longitudinal axis which is mounted parallel to and not in line with a longitudinal axis of the capstan 10.
  • the apparatus 100 is shown with a rewind arrangement 105 comprising two belts 106, 108 passing around pullies 110, 112 as shown.
  • the apparatus 100 is also shown with the endless belts 80, 82 and the pullies 82, 84 of the apparatus 70 shown in Figure 4 .
  • the capstan 10 includes divider means in the form of flanges 116 which divide the capstan 10 into three receiving zones 118.
  • the receiving zones 118 receive different parts of the braking line 12 as the braking line 12 passes over the capstan 10.
  • the flanges 116 are such that the braking line 12 is able to pass over the flanges 116 and move into and over the receiving zones 118 as can be appreciated from Figure 7 .
  • the flanges 116 extend radially outwardly from the circumference of the capstan 10.
  • the capstan 10 may be of a different shape.
  • the braking means 14 may be mounted underneath the capstan 10.
  • Different types of endless belt connecting means may be employed to the illustrated belt and pulley system 76.
  • Other types of braking means 14 than the illustrated fan braking means 14 may be employed.
  • the braking line 12 can be made of any suitable and required material including steel cable and rope.
  • Individual components shown in the drawings are not limited to use in their drawings and they may be used in other drawings and in all aspects of the invention. The invention also extends to the individual components mentioned and/or shown above, taken singly or in any combination.

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EP22000038.4A 2021-02-24 2022-02-22 Vorrichtung zum abbremsen der bewegung einer person durch die luft Withdrawn EP4049735A1 (de)

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GBGB2102597.8A GB202102597D0 (en) 2021-02-25 2021-02-25 Apparatus for braking the movement of a person through the air

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Citations (8)

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US4538703A (en) * 1982-09-30 1985-09-03 Research & Trading Corporation Climbing aid and safety descent system
GB2229630A (en) * 1988-12-01 1990-10-03 Kan Hai Christopher Rope braking device
WO2003033074A1 (en) * 2001-10-15 2003-04-24 Moshe Meller Method and apparatus for rescuing occupants from high rise buildings using replaceable cable cartridges and dynamic resistance device
US20070240940A1 (en) * 2006-03-20 2007-10-18 Nicholas Moriarty Windage braking
CN101972521A (zh) * 2010-10-29 2011-02-16 杭州电子科技大学 大行程便携式救援升降器
AT512020A1 (de) * 2011-09-28 2013-04-15 Univ Wien Tech Klettersicherung
US8708109B2 (en) * 2007-06-26 2014-04-29 Ziptrek Ecotours Inc. Continuous assist zipline braking and control system
FR3033251A1 (fr) * 2015-03-05 2016-09-09 Paillardet Treuil d'evacuation en va-et-vient

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4538703A (en) * 1982-09-30 1985-09-03 Research & Trading Corporation Climbing aid and safety descent system
GB2229630A (en) * 1988-12-01 1990-10-03 Kan Hai Christopher Rope braking device
WO2003033074A1 (en) * 2001-10-15 2003-04-24 Moshe Meller Method and apparatus for rescuing occupants from high rise buildings using replaceable cable cartridges and dynamic resistance device
US20070240940A1 (en) * 2006-03-20 2007-10-18 Nicholas Moriarty Windage braking
US8708109B2 (en) * 2007-06-26 2014-04-29 Ziptrek Ecotours Inc. Continuous assist zipline braking and control system
CN101972521A (zh) * 2010-10-29 2011-02-16 杭州电子科技大学 大行程便携式救援升降器
AT512020A1 (de) * 2011-09-28 2013-04-15 Univ Wien Tech Klettersicherung
FR3033251A1 (fr) * 2015-03-05 2016-09-09 Paillardet Treuil d'evacuation en va-et-vient

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