EP4234045A3 - Fall indicator for fall protection systems - Google Patents

Fall indicator for fall protection systems Download PDF

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EP4234045A3
EP4234045A3 EP23168613.0A EP23168613A EP4234045A3 EP 4234045 A3 EP4234045 A3 EP 4234045A3 EP 23168613 A EP23168613 A EP 23168613A EP 4234045 A3 EP4234045 A3 EP 4234045A3
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fall
indicator
arrester
brake lever
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EP4234045A2 (en
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David SULC
Jan HROUZEK
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Honeywell International Inc
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Honeywell International Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
    • A62B35/0043—Lifelines, lanyards, and anchors therefore
    • A62B35/0075—Details of ropes or similar equipment, e.g. between the secured person and the lifeline or anchor
    • 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
    • A62B35/0081—Equipment which can travel along the length of a lifeline, e.g. travelers
    • 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
    • A62B35/04—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means

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Abstract

Apparatus and associated methods relate to fall arrester having a break-away fall indicator with an aperture aligned with an aperture of the fall arrester that supports a safety lanyard during a fall event. In an illustrative embodiment, the fall indicator may couple to a brake lever with a rivet, which may be a standard rivet, for example. The brake lever may be a component of a rope grab device. A lanyard may be secured through the aperture of the fall indicator and fall arrester with a carabiner, for example. When the fall arrester is subjected to a predetermined fall arresting force, the fall indicator may decouple from the brake lever, for example, by shearing. Upon being shed from its location, the fall indicator may advantageously indicate and alert persons (visually) that the fall protection safety harness has been subjected to a fall arresting force.
EP23168613.0A 2018-08-01 2018-08-01 Fall indicator for fall protection systems Pending EP4234045A3 (en)

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2016263A (en) * 1978-03-15 1979-09-26 Klippan Nv Retaining device having indicator means irreversibily to indicate excess loading
US5316103A (en) * 1993-01-22 1994-05-31 Michael Bell Rope grab device indicating the existence of shock impact on personal safety
US5400868A (en) * 1993-10-04 1995-03-28 Research And Trading Corporation Shock indicator for use on safety cables
US20050067222A1 (en) * 2003-09-05 2005-03-31 Casebolt Scott C. Dorsal pad assembly for use with a safety harness

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2016263A (en) * 1978-03-15 1979-09-26 Klippan Nv Retaining device having indicator means irreversibily to indicate excess loading
US5316103A (en) * 1993-01-22 1994-05-31 Michael Bell Rope grab device indicating the existence of shock impact on personal safety
US5400868A (en) * 1993-10-04 1995-03-28 Research And Trading Corporation Shock indicator for use on safety cables
US20050067222A1 (en) * 2003-09-05 2005-03-31 Casebolt Scott C. Dorsal pad assembly for use with a safety harness

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