GB2417911A - Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing - Google Patents
Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing Download PDFInfo
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- GB2417911A GB2417911A GB0418801A GB0418801A GB2417911A GB 2417911 A GB2417911 A GB 2417911A GB 0418801 A GB0418801 A GB 0418801A GB 0418801 A GB0418801 A GB 0418801A GB 2417911 A GB2417911 A GB 2417911A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B29/00—Apparatus for mountaineering
- A63B29/02—Mountain guy-ropes or accessories, e.g. avalanche ropes; Means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons
- A63B29/024—Climbing chocks
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Abstract
An anchoring device for supporting an object or person from an opening comprises a bladder 1 which can be inserted into an opening and inflated to fill the opening. A one way valve 3 is fitted to allow the bladder to be deflated and removed. A strap 4 is attached to the bladder. The bladder is made from a tough and flexible material such as rubber, with a grippy outer surface. The material may withstand hot and cold temperatures.
Description
A climbing aid
DESCRIPTION
The aid is inflatable and varies in size and shape. It can be inflated either manually or otherwise.
The climbing aid is designed to make 'free-climbing' safer and should be used with existing climbing equipment.
When climbing outdoors climbers often use protection devices known as "rocks", "wires" or "nuts". These are non-mechanical devices that can be placed into cracks to act as an 'anchor' in the event of the climber falling.
The protection device fits into the widest part of a crack in the climbing surface (9) and slides down until the gap is too narrow to let it fall out. If placed in a suitable position then these devices will easily hold a persons weight and therefore rescue their fall. A problem can occur however if the device 'wriggles' free from its secure position by the slight tugging of the rope as the climber proceeds above this point. The protection device can sometimes either fall away from the rope or rest within the crack (5) in an unsafe position.
The climbing aid (1) will be placed above the device to stop it from wriggling and moving out of position. It is designed keep a climbers protection in its original position whilst they continue climbing above that point and is not intended to hold the weight of the climber.
The climbing aid (1) will be made to various sizes and shapes but will always maintain the following generic characteristics; It will be made of a tough but flexible material that can be inflated to fit into its physical environment.
The material can withstand high and low temperatures. It can be inflated manually or otherwise. The exterior will be designed to be Drippy.
Preferably, the exterior will have a wedge design (6) or a nobble design (7), it will feature a nozzle (2), the nozzle will contain a one-way valve (3) which is used to inflate the aid and air can then be released by placing lateral pressure to the sides of the valve (8). d
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying diagrams in which: Figure 1 shows a crosssectional, side view of the inflated climbing aid.
Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the nozzle and a preferred embodiment of the valve.
Figure 3 shows a typical protection device used by climbers.
Figure 4 shows the frontal view of a typical protection device in a crack.
Figure 6 and 7 show possible embodiments of the exterior design.
Figure 8 shows a cross sectional view of the inflated device being used with a protection device.
Figure 9 shows a frontal view of the inflated device being used with a protection device.
As shown in figure 1, the aid is made of a thick and tough, yet flexible, material that can be inflated.
As shown in figure 2, the aid has a valve (3) to maintain the pressure once inf lated.
As shown in figure 4, the protection device (4) fits into the wider part of the crack (5) and slides downwards into a secure position.
As shown in figure 5 and 6, the exterior is designed to maximize grip with the climbing surface (9).
As shown in figure 7 and 8, the Climbing Aid (1) is positioned above the protection device (4) to stop unwanted movetnent.
Claims (8)
1. A climbing aid made of a tough and Drippy material that can be inflated to fit into its surrounding environment.
2. As claimed in claim 1, where the exterior design facilitates grip.
3. As in any proceeding claim, where the device can be inflated manually or otherwise.
4. As in any proceeding claim, where the nozzle contains a one-way valve which can be squeezed to release air.
5. As in any proceeding claim, where the size and shape can vary.
6. As in any proceeding claim, where the material can withstand high and low temperatures.
7. As in any proceeding claim, where the Climbing Aid is preferably made from a rubber-based material.
8. A climbing aid substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB0418801A GB2417911A (en) | 2004-08-24 | 2004-08-24 | Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing |
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GB0418801A GB2417911A (en) | 2004-08-24 | 2004-08-24 | Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing |
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GB0418801D0 GB0418801D0 (en) | 2004-09-22 |
GB2417911A true GB2417911A (en) | 2006-03-15 |
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GB0418801A Withdrawn GB2417911A (en) | 2004-08-24 | 2004-08-24 | Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing |
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Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2681706A (en) * | 1949-12-30 | 1954-06-22 | Stanolind Oil & Gas Co | Inflatable well packer |
US2970651A (en) * | 1957-08-21 | 1961-02-07 | Jersey Prod Res Co | Hydraulically inflatable anchors |
GB2015057A (en) * | 1978-02-25 | 1979-09-05 | Gewerk Eisenhuette Westfalia | Reusable Anchoring Devices, Especially for Mining Equipment |
GB2333310A (en) * | 1998-01-20 | 1999-07-21 | Smith International | Inflatable packer with below packer pressure relief means |
US6209636B1 (en) * | 1993-09-10 | 2001-04-03 | Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. | Wellbore primary barrier and related systems |
WO2001058528A1 (en) * | 2000-02-08 | 2001-08-16 | Bruce David Moffatt | Inflatable anchor device |
GB2370003A (en) * | 2000-12-14 | 2002-06-19 | Laurence Freeman | Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing |
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Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2681706A (en) * | 1949-12-30 | 1954-06-22 | Stanolind Oil & Gas Co | Inflatable well packer |
US2970651A (en) * | 1957-08-21 | 1961-02-07 | Jersey Prod Res Co | Hydraulically inflatable anchors |
GB2015057A (en) * | 1978-02-25 | 1979-09-05 | Gewerk Eisenhuette Westfalia | Reusable Anchoring Devices, Especially for Mining Equipment |
US6209636B1 (en) * | 1993-09-10 | 2001-04-03 | Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. | Wellbore primary barrier and related systems |
GB2333310A (en) * | 1998-01-20 | 1999-07-21 | Smith International | Inflatable packer with below packer pressure relief means |
WO2001058528A1 (en) * | 2000-02-08 | 2001-08-16 | Bruce David Moffatt | Inflatable anchor device |
GB2370003A (en) * | 2000-12-14 | 2002-06-19 | Laurence Freeman | Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing |
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