JP2018140159A - Recovery device for recovering cord, reception device, and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recovery device for recovering a cord having one end coupled to a reception device.SOLUTION: According to one embodiment, a recovery device for recovering a cord having one end coupled to a reception device is provided. The recovery device comprises a coupling configuration element having an opening configured for receiving a portion of the cord to move the coupling configuration element along the cord. The recovery device further comprises a recovery configuration part adapted to allow at least a portion of the coupling configuration element to be magnetically coupled to at least a portion of the reception device, and configured to facilitate the movement of the coupling configuration element toward the opposite end of the cord. According to a further embodiment, a reception device for receiving the recovery device is also provided. The reception device comprises: a central core adapted to be magnetically coupled to a portion of the recovery device; and a padding configuration part for receiving at least a portion of the central core. A method of recovering the cord is also described.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6A

Description

  Various embodiments relate to a recovery device for retrieving a cord having one end coupled to the receiving device, a receiving device for receiving a recovery device for retrieving the cord, and a method for retrieving the cord.

  Cords or ropes can be used in many sports activities, particularly the adventure sports industry. Code recovery is an important aspect that must be performed safely and efficiently.

  One particular adventure sport that is of interest is bungee jumping.

  In bungee jumping, a person jumps off a high structure (for example, a bridge or a building), and the person (jumper) is attached to the structure with a large elastic cord. The cord can also be called a bungee cord or a bungee rope. When a person (jumper) jumps down, the cord extends downward toward the ground. Due to the elasticity of the cord, the cord extends to the maximum, and then the jumper jumps upward as the cord recoils and continues to vibrate (bounce up and down) until the kinetic energy in the cord is substantially dissipated. The commercial operation of bungee jumping sports has survived for the past 30 years.

  When the jumper (still attached to the bungee cord) finishes over a few meters of vibration (bounces up and down), the bungee jump can be considered complete.

  When the bungee jump is complete, the bungee jump recovery system can be activated to retrieve the code. This process may be referred to as “bungee jump recovery”.

  Bungee jump recovery can also mean that after the bungee jump is completed, the jumper is recovered by it. There are two means of retrieving the jumper: either lifting to the original jump position or lowering to a region below the original jump position.

  A lifting bungee jump recovery system may involve using a rope attached to the winch to raise the jumper back to its original jump position. The simplest means is to drop the rope to the jumper, the jumper attaches the rope to itself, and then the rope is pulled up by the winch, thereby lifting the rope back to the original jump position.

  Typically, instructions in bungee jump recovery can be communicated to the jumper prior to the start of the bungee jump. Hand signals and language transmission can also be used during and / or after the jump. However, in a stressed state (eg, after bungee jumping), sometimes the jumper may forget instructions previously received. In some extreme situations, jumpers can become inoperable due to the fear they receive while jumping. In some cases, the jumper may be injured or become unconscious and unable to perform instructions.

  Therefore, a device for recovering or recovering cords to eliminate, or at least minimize, the dependence on jumpers to connect the recovery, recovery or recovery ropes to the jumpers accurately and safely upon completion of the bungee jump There is a need for. In addition, the time required for cord and jumper recovery can be reduced, thereby improving profitability, especially on busy days with a large number of jumpers.

  According to one embodiment, a recovery device is provided for retrieving a cord having one end coupled to a receiving device. The recovery device may include a coupling component having an opening configured to accommodate a portion of the cord for movement of the coupling component along the cord, wherein at least a portion of the coupling component is A retrieval component adapted to magnetically couple with at least a portion of the receiving device, wherein the coupling component is configured to facilitate movement of the coupling component in a direction toward the opposite end of the cord including.

  According to one embodiment, a receiving device is provided for receiving a recovery device for retrieving a code. The receiving device may include a central core and a padding component that houses at least a portion of the central core, wherein at least a portion of the central core is adapted to be magnetically coupled to at least a portion of the recovery device. And the receiving device can be coupled toward one end portion of the cord.

  According to one embodiment, an apparatus for retrieving a code is provided. The apparatus can include a recovery device and a receiving device.

  According to one embodiment, a method is provided for retrieving a cord having one end and an opposite end. The method movably couples the recovery device to the opposite end of the cord, moves the recovery device toward the receiving device at one end of the cord, and magnetically couples the recovery device to the receiving device And applying a traction force to a retrieval rope coupled to the recovery device to retrieve the recovery device along with the receiving device toward the opposite end of the cord.

  In the drawings, like reference characters generally refer to like parts throughout the various views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, instead emphasis is generally used to explain the principles of the invention. In the following description, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the following drawings.

FIG. 6 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a recovery device for retrieving a cord, according to various embodiments. FIG. 7 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a receiving device that receives a recovery device for retrieving a cord, according to various embodiments. FIG. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an apparatus for retrieving a cord, according to various embodiments. FIG. 4 shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for retrieving a code, according to various embodiments. FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram illustrating snapshot instants of a bungee jumping process according to various embodiments. FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram illustrating a snapshot instant of a code recovery process, according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram illustrating a snapshot instant of a code recovery process, according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a top perspective view of an exemplary recovery device, according to one embodiment. FIG. 3B shows a bottom perspective view of the exemplary recovery device of FIG. 3A. FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an exemplary receiving device, according to one embodiment. FIG. 4B shows an exploded view of the exemplary receiving device of FIG. 4A. FIG. 4B shows an enlarged perspective view of the central core of FIG. 4B. FIG. 5B shows a schematic top view of the central core of FIG. 5A. 5B shows a schematic side view of the central core of FIG. 5A. FIG. The cross-sectional schematic seen from the straight line B of FIG. 5C is shown. The cross-sectional schematic seen from the straight line A of FIG. 5B is shown. FIG. 4B shows a schematic side view of the recovery device of FIG. 3A moving along the cord toward the receiving device of FIG. 4A according to one embodiment. FIG. 6B shows a side cross-sectional view of FIG. 6A. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of a recovery device moving toward a receiving device along a cord, according to one embodiment, showing a misalignment between them. FIG. 6 shows a side view schematic diagram illustrating a recovery device and a receiving device magnetically coupled to each other with respect to a code recovery process, according to one embodiment.

  The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings that show specific details by way of illustration and to the embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments. Other embodiments may be utilized and structural, logical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The various embodiments are not necessarily mutually exclusive, and some embodiments may be combined with one or more other embodiments to form new embodiments.

  Embodiments described for one of the methods or devices are by analogy useful for other methods or devices. Similarly, the described embodiments of the method are analogically valid for the device and vice versa.

  Features described for one embodiment may be applicable corresponding to the same or similar features of other embodiments. Features described in one embodiment may be correspondingly applicable to other embodiments, even if not explicitly described in these other embodiments. Further, additions, combinations and / or alternatives as described with respect to features for one embodiment may also be applicable corresponding to the same or similar features in other embodiments.

  For various embodiments, reference to “a”, “an”, and “the” as used with respect to a feature or element includes a reference to one or more of that feature or element.

  For the various embodiments, the term “substantially” may include “exactly” and reasonable differences.

  For various embodiments, the term “about” or “approximately” as applied for a numerical value encompasses the exact value and reasonable differences.

  As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

  As used herein, a phrase in the form “at least one of A or B” may include A or B, or both A and B. Correspondingly, a phrase that includes the form “at least one of A, B, or C” or a further enumerated item includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. sell.

  Various embodiments may provide a bungee jump recovery unit or bungee jump recovery system. For example, a bungee jump recovery unit or bungee jump recovery system can recover a jumper by lifting it to its original jump position.

  Various embodiments may provide a bungee jump recovery unit that can provide a quick, reliable and secure connection to the bungee jumper through the use of a high power magnet after the bungee jump is finished. The unit can connect the winch rope to the jumper so that the jumper can be lifted to its original jump position.

  A bungee jump recovery unit according to various embodiments may use magnetic force as the primary means of attachment, instead of a mechanical connection that may be used in conventional mechanical recovery systems.

  Bungee jump recovery units according to various embodiments may involve the use of fewer moving parts as compared to conventional mechanical recovery systems. A bungee jump recovery unit according to various embodiments may have the advantage of being less vulnerable to bad weather conditions (eg, cold weather) or mechanical failure.

  A bungee jump recovery unit according to various embodiments may be faster or more convenient to set up, stop and disassemble.

  A bungee jump recovery unit according to various embodiments may have a lower failure rate compared to known recovery systems.

  FIG. 1A shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a recovery device 100 for retrieving a cord 110 having one end coupled to a receiving device 120, according to various embodiments. For example, the recovery device can be for retrieving the cord 110 with the receiving device 120 coupled toward one end of the cord 110. The recovery device 100 is configured to accommodate a portion of the cord 110 for movement of the coupling component 102 (or indeed the recovery device 100) along the cord 110, as indicated by the dotted line 112. A coupling component 102 having an opening 104 is included. At least a portion of the coupling component 102 is adapted to magnetically couple to at least a portion of the receiving device 120 as represented by the dotted line 112 to the dotted line 114. The coupling component 102 includes a retrieval component 106 configured to easily move the coupling component 102 in a direction toward the opposite end of the cord 110. The opening 104 can be positioned proximate to the collection component represented by the straight line 108.

  For the various embodiments, the term “recovery” can also refer to recovering, pulling, winding, pulling, or lifting.

  The term “coupled” can mean connected, brought into contact, attached, or fixed.

  The term “opening” may refer to an “aperture”, “orifice”, “hole” or “void”.

  For various embodiments, the phrase “magnetically coupled” may refer to magnetic coupling, magnetic coupling, magnetic attraction, or magnetic fixation. For example, the phrase “magnetically coupled” can mean that the magnetic force can be between the permanent magnet and the ferromagnetic element, or between the permanent magnet and another permanent magnet.

  The phrase “accommodating a portion of the cord” may refer to surrounding or enclosing a portion of the cord 110 within the opening 104. For example, the opening 104 may include a through hole along the axial center of the coupling component 102 and the housed portion of the cord 110 may not contact at least a portion of the wall of the through hole. The cord 110 may extend along a direction substantially parallel to the axial center of the coupling component 102. In this case, the coupling components 102 may move along the cord 110 with zero or minimal resistance relative to each other, thereby maintaining the quality of the cord 110.

  For example, movement of the coupling component 102 along the cord 110 may refer to sliding of the coupling component 102 along the cord 110.

  For the various embodiments, the phrase “one end of the cord” may refer to the distal end of the cord 110. One end of the cord 110 may refer to one end (or tip) of the cord 110 or any portion proximate to one end of the cord 110.

  The phrase “opposite end of the cord” refers to the end of the cord 110 extending away from the distal end of the cord 110 or the cord 110 that may be farthest from the distal end of the cord 110. Can refer to the end of The opposite end of the cord 110 can refer to the opposite end (or tip) of the cord 110 or any position proximate to the opposite end of the cord 110. For example, if the opposite end of the cord 110 is held at a certain height away from the ground and the cord 110 is allowed to extend freely downward or vertically toward the ground, the far end of the cord 110 The upper end portion may be referred to as the lower end portion of the cord 110, and the opposite end portion of the cord 110 may be referred to as the upper end portion of the cord 110.

  For the various embodiments, the term “towards one end of the cord” may mean “substantially near one end of the cord”.

  For various embodiments, the term “towards the opposite end of the cord” refers to a substantially near end of the cord 110 that extends away from the distal end of the cord 110, or the cord 110. It may mean the substantially close end of the cord 110 that may be furthest away from the distal end.

  For the various embodiments, the phrase “facilitates movement of the coupling component in a direction toward the opposite end of the cord” means that the coupling component 102 is substantially at the opposite end of the cord 110. Can refer to being able to move to a position on the same plane. For example, the opposite end of the core 110 when the opposite end of the cord 110 is held at a height away from the ground and the cord 110 is allowed to extend freely downward or vertically toward the ground. The side end plane may be substantially parallel to the ground. In this case, the phrase “facilitating movement of the coupling component in the direction toward the opposite end of the code” is substantially the same as the original (jump) position or the starting position of the code 110. It may refer to a coupling component 102 that moves upward away from the ground to a position at or near the height of the opposite end. The original (jump) position or start position is also referred to as the recover position and may be substantially close to the original (jump) position or start position at or near the opposite end height of the cord 110.

  In other words, various embodiments may relate to a recovery device 100 for retrieving a cord 110, such as a bungee cord or a bungee rope. The receiving device 120 can be attached to one end of the cord 110. For example, after the cord 110 is extended from the opposite end of the cord 110, the recovery device 100 can be placed around a portion of the cord 110 at the opposite end of the cord 110. The recovery device 100 can be moved or lowered to the receiving device 120 and coupled to the receiving device 120 by magnetic means. When the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 are coupled together, the retrieval component 106 moves the recovery device 100 along with the receiving device 120 to a position at or substantially close to the opposite end of the cord 110 that is the recovering position. Or can be used to lift and return. By doing so, the code recovery process can be performed automatically without any jumper intervention.

  In various embodiments, the coupling component 102 may further include a first member and a second member that can be coupled to the first member, wherein the first member and the second member are in a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the first member and the second member are facing each other to form an opening 104 for receiving a portion of the cord 110. In the open configuration, the first member and the second member are configured to move away from each other to receive or release a portion of the cord 110.

  In other words, in the closed configuration, the opening 104 forms a closed loop, while in the open configuration, the opening 104 forms an open loop, and the first member and the second member move away from each other. And can be configured to provide an inlet / outlet portion for receiving or opening a portion of the cord 110.

  In one example, the first member is stationary while the second member can move relative to the first member.

  In other examples, the second member is stationary while the first member can move relative to the second member.

  In still other examples, both the first member and the second member can move relative to each other.

  In various embodiments, the first member can be configured to pivot relative to the second member.

  In other words, the first member can move relative to the second member via the pivot point. For example, the pivot point can be a hinge. In this example, the coupling component 102 can perform the same function as the clamp, and the first member and the second member can perform the same function as the arms of the clamp.

  In a different example, the coupling component 102 performs the same function as a containment with an open end, having a superimposed flap or a repellent flap, the first member being a flap and the second member being a containment with an open end. Part. For example, the first member and the second member are of different dimensions, and the coupling component 102 can perform the same function as a carabiner.

  In yet another example, the coupling component 102 performs the same function as an open-ended receptacle with a removable lid or door, the first member being a removable lid or door, The member can be a receiving part with an open end.

  Having a first member and a second member configured to move relative to each other can be useful, for example, in a bungee jumping process. This may be due to the fact that the way the bungee cord (eg 110) is installed is similar to the way the bungee platform layout is configured. Under these circumstances, the space that the bungee cord 110 can be attached to the platform (in its original jump position) to allow for prior attachment of the bungee jumping may simply not be sufficient. In other words, there is no means to obtain the recovery device 100 around the bungee cord 110 other than allowing the first and second members of the recovery device 100 to open after the jumper jumps from the platform. There is a case.

  In other examples, the recovery device 100 may include a third member or more members to form a closed loop in a closed configuration. While it may be possible to divide a circle into two or more parts (first member and second member), such a design may require more complex parts.

  In various embodiments, the first member and the second member can be further configured to be removably secured to each other.

  In various embodiments, the coupling component 102 can further include a locking mechanism for removably securing the first member and the second member in a proximal configuration.

  For example, the locking mechanism can include a locking pin.

  For the various embodiments, the term “lock” may be referred to interchangeably as fixation, bolt, latch.

  In various embodiments, the first member and the second member can each include a non-metallic body.

  For example, the first member can include a plastic body, and similarly the second member can include a plastic body. The main body of the first member can be made of the same material as the main body of the second member. In some embodiments, the body of the first member can be made of a different material than the body of the second member. Cord from friction against any part of the coupling component 102 where the material can damage ferromagnetic elements (eg steel plates) or permanent magnets (eg neodymium magnets) and / or cords 110 (eg bungee cord rubber) Other suitable materials having the main purpose of protecting the quality of 110 and maintaining the quality can also be used.

  The first member and the second member in the proximity configuration may form a circular shape. It will be appreciated and understood that circular shapes may advantageously be the most effective in terms of size and weight, but other shapes may be formed in various embodiments.

  In various embodiments, each of the first member and the second member may include a ferromagnetic element, the ferromagnetic elements being disposed on the surface of the first member and the surface of the second member, respectively. Each surface is configured to contact the receiving device 120. The ferromagnetic element can be a lightweight and structurally strong material so that the weight of the receiving end 120 can be minimized. This can minimize the negative impact of jumper impact at the receiving end 120.

  In other embodiments, the first member and the second member each include a permanent magnet, the permanent magnets being respectively disposed on the surface of the first member and the surface of the second member, the surfaces being respectively the receiving device 120 and Configured to touch.

  In various embodiments, the ferromagnetic element or permanent magnet may be disposed on other (additional) surfaces of the first member and / or the second member. However, it is understood that the ferromagnetic element or permanent magnet may not be disposed on one or more surfaces of the first member and / or the second member that may damage the cord 110. Should be understood.

  In some embodiments, the ferromagnetic element or permanent magnet can be embedded within the first member and / or the second member. In such cases, the embodiment can be sized such that the magnetic coupling force between the coupling component 102 and the receiving device 120 can be strong enough to perform cord retrieval.

  In various embodiments, a portion of the coupling component 102 can include a permanent magnet. In some examples, the permanent magnet of the coupling component 102 can be for magnetic coupling to another permanent magnet of the receiving device 120. In one example, the permanent magnet of the coupling component 102 can be made of the same material as another permanent magnet of the receiving device 120. In different examples, the permanent magnets of the coupling component 102 can be made of a different material than the other permanent magnets of the receiving device 120. In another example, the permanent magnet of the coupling component 102 can be for magnetic coupling to the ferromagnetic element of the receiving device 120.

  For example, a portion of the coupling component 102 can include a neodymium magnet.

  In various embodiments, a portion of the coupling component 102 can include a ferromagnetic element adapted to magnetically couple to a portion of the receiving device 120. In other words, the ferromagnetic element can be adapted to be magnetically coupled to a portion of the receiving device 120. For example, the ferromagnetic element of the coupling component 120 can be for magnetic coupling with the permanent magnet of the receiving device 120.

  For example, a portion of the coupling component 102 can include a steel plate.

  The recovery device 100 according to various embodiments may further include a guiding component coupled to the coupling component 102, the guiding component configured to guide movement of the coupling component 102 along the cord 110. .

  In various embodiments, the guide component may include a guide member, such as a roller ball.

  For example, the roller ball can have a diameter of about 2 cm, about 3 cm, about 4 cm, or about 5 cm. For example, the roller ball can have a diameter in the range of about 2.5 cm to about 5 cm. The roller ball can be a standard size roller ball or a custom size roller ball. The roller ball can be large enough to guide the coupling component 102 along the cord 110. The roller ball can be spherical, cylindrical, or any other shape suitable for guiding the coupling component 102 along the cord 110. The roller ball can be made of plastic, rubber or any other material suitable for guiding the coupling component 102 along the cord 110.

  The guide member may be in a state of being in contact with the accommodating portion of the cord 110.

  The recovery device 100 according to various embodiments includes at least two guide members, at least three guide members, at least four guide members, at least five guide members, at least six guide members, at least seven guide members, or at least eight guide members. A guide member may be included. Each guide member may be located substantially equidistant from an adjacent or adjacent guide member.

  The guide members may be disposed on at least a surface of the first member and / or at least a surface of the second member, each surface being configured not to contact the receiving device 120.

  The guide member may be disposed on the surface of the first member and / or the surface of the second member, the surface being opposite to the surface on which the ferromagnetic element or permanent magnet may be disposed, respectively.

  In various embodiments, the retrieval component 106 can include a ring configured to receive a retrieval rope.

  For example, the retrieval rope can be attached to, connected to, or tied to the ring. The recovery rope can be referred to as a recovery rope, a recovery rope or a winch rope.

  For the various embodiments, the term “ring” may be referred to interchangeably with eyebolts or eyelets.

  In various embodiments, the ring can be coupled to the coupling component 102. For example, the ring can be welded to the coupling component 102.

  In other embodiments, the ring can be an integral part of the ferromagnetic element. For example, the ring can be formed from a ferromagnetic element (eg, a steel plate).

  The ring can be any shape. For example, the ring can consist of regular polygons, such as circles, ellipses, triangles, squares, or rectangles. The ring may also be irregularly shaped.

  In various embodiments, the coupling component 102 can include at least two rings, at least three rings, or at least four rings. Each ring may be located substantially equidistant from the next or adjacent ring.

  The rings may be disposed on at least a surface of the first member and / or at least a surface of the second member, each surface configured to not contact the receiving device 120.

  FIG. 1B shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a receiving device 120 for receiving a recovery device 100 for retrieving a cord 110 according to various embodiments. The receiving device 120 includes a central core 122 and a padding component 124 that houses at least a portion of the central core 122, as represented by a straight line 126. At least a portion of the central core 122 is adapted to magnetically couple to at least a portion of the recovery device 100 as indicated by the dotted line 114 to the dotted line 112. The receiving device 120 can be coupled toward one end of the cord 110 as indicated by the dotted line 114.

  For various embodiments, the term “accommodates” can refer to “covering”, “confining”, “encapsulating” or “enclosing”.

  The terms “recover” and the phrases “magnetically coupled”, “one end of the cord” and “toward one end of the cord” can be described in the same manner as described above.

  In various embodiments, the central core 122 can include an aluminum plate. For example, the aluminum plate can be a magnesium-introduced aluminum plate.

  In another embodiment, the central core 122 may include a plate made of an alloy that provides a high strength to weight ratio.

  The receiving device 120 may be for receiving the recovery device 100 that moves from the opposite end of the cord 110 toward the receiving device 120 at one end of the cord 110.

  The phrase “opposite end of code” can be described as described above.

  In various embodiments, the central core 122 can include a permanent magnet. In some examples, the permanent magnet of the central core 122 can be for magnetic coupling to another permanent magnet of the recovery device 100. In one example, the permanent magnet of the central core 122 can be made of the same material as another permanent magnet of the recovery device 100. In different examples, the permanent magnet of the central core 122 can be made of a different material than another permanent magnet of the recovery device 100. In other examples, the permanent magnets of the central core 122 can be for magnetic coupling to the ferromagnetic elements of the recovery device 100.

  For example, the permanent magnet can include a neodymium magnet.

  In various embodiments, the central core 122 can include at least two permanent magnets, at least three permanent magnets, or at least four permanent magnets. The permanent magnets can each be located substantially equidistant from the adjacent or adjacent permanent magnet.

  In various embodiments, the central core 122 is further arranged at least disposed over the permanent magnet to compensate for the movement of the recovery device 100 and provide a constant magnetic attraction between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120. Two spacers may be included. The term “constant” may mean matched or continuous. The phrase “magnetic attraction” may also be referred to as magnetic attraction.

  In another embodiment, the central core 122 can include a ferromagnetic element adapted to be magnetically coupled to a portion of the recovery device 100. For example, the ferromagnetic element of the central core 122 can be for magnetic coupling to the permanent magnet of the recovery device 100.

  For example, the ferromagnetic element can include a steel plate.

  In various embodiments, the central core 122 can include at least two ferromagnetic elements, at least three ferromagnetic elements, or at least four ferromagnetic elements. Each ferromagnetic element may be located substantially equidistant from adjacent or adjacent ferromagnetic elements.

  In various embodiments, the central core 122 is further disposed across the ferromagnetic element to compensate for the movement of the recovery device 100 and provide a constant magnetic attraction between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120. And at least two spacers.

  One or more permanent magnets or one or more ferromagnetic elements may be coupled to an aluminum plate (eg, central core 122).

  As mentioned above, the two spacers can be arranged over a permanent magnet or a ferromagnetic element. For example, the central core 122 can include a plurality of spacers of up to four spacers. In the case of a plurality of spacers, each spacer can be arranged between a plurality of permanent magnets or between a plurality of ferromagnetic elements.

  In various embodiments, a spacer disposed across a permanent magnet or ferromagnetic element can move and move the recovery device 100 such that a constant magnetic attraction can be provided between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120. It can be for compensating for deformation.

  The spacer can be made of an elastic material such as rubber.

  The central core 122 having at least one of one or more permanent magnets or one or more ferromagnetic elements may form a planar structure.

  In various embodiments, the central core 122 further facilitates the orientation of the receiving device 120 relative to the orientation of the recovery device 100 to provide a constant magnetic coupling between the receiving device 120 and the recovery device 100. An alignment element configured as described above may be included.

  For the various embodiments, the term “constant” may mean matched or distributed substantially evenly.

  In various embodiments, the alignment element can be disposed along the central axis of the receiving device 120. For example, the alignment element can be a conical structure.

  In cross-section, the conical structure can have a parabola connecting the maximum outer diameter at the cone bottom to the “apex” of the cone or the maximum outer diameter at the tip. The outer diameter of the conical bottom can be several millimeters smaller than the inner diameter of the recovery device 100 (or opening 104). This may allow proper alignment of the magnetic coupling between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120. The outer diameter of the “vertex” may need to be slightly larger (eg, about 5 mm) than the bungee cord (about 50 mm) that can be thickest. The parabola may provide a smooth connection of the receiving device 120 to the recovery device 100.

  In various embodiments, the padding component 124 may include a first padding portion and a second padding portion, and the central core 122 is disposed between the first padding portion and the second padding portion. The

  The first padding portion includes a frame portion having a first padding opening for accommodating the cord 110, a first padding spacer having a first padding spacer opening for accommodating the cord 110, and a permanent portion. A first padding sleeve having a plurality of exposed openings for positioning above the magnet or ferromagnetic element, a first padding sleeve opening for receiving the cord 110, and a permanent magnet or ferromagnetic element A plurality of sleeve exposure openings for positioning above. The frame portion may be disposed between the first padding spacer and the first padding sleeve.

  The frame may be made of a foam material such as a standard polyethylene foam. The first padding spacer may be made of an elastic material such as high density polyethylene foam. The first padding sleeve may be made of a plastic such as a vinyl-coated polyester cloth.

  The second padding portion includes a second padding spacer having a second padding spacer opening for receiving the cord 110, a plurality of recesses for receiving a permanent magnet or a ferromagnetic element, and the cord 110. And a second padding sleeve having a second padding sleeve opening for receiving. The second padding sleeve can be disposed above the second padding spacer.

  The second padding spacer can be made of an elastic material such as high density polyethylene foam. The second padding sleeve may be made of a plastic such as a vinyl-coated polyester cloth.

  For the various embodiments, the term “accommodates” can mean surrounding or surrounding.

  FIG. 1C shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an apparatus 140 for retrieving a cord (eg, 110), according to various embodiments. The apparatus 140 can include a recovery device 100 according to various embodiments and a receiving device 120 according to various embodiments. The recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 may be magnetically coupleable to each other so as to cooperate with each other as indicated by a straight line 142.

  FIG. 1D shows a flow diagram 160 illustrating a method for retrieving a cord (eg, 110) having one end and an opposite end, according to various embodiments. In other words, a method for retrieving a cord having one end and an opposite end can be provided. In FIG. 1D, at 162, a recovery device (eg, 100) is movably coupled to the opposite end of the cord 110. At 164, the recovery device 100 moves toward the receiving device (eg, 120) at one end of the cord 110, and the recovery device 100 will be magnetically coupled to the receiving device 120. At 166, traction is applied to the retrieval rope coupled to the recovery device 100 to retrieve the recovery device 100 along the receiving device 120 toward the opposite end of the cord 110.

  The recovery device and receiving device may include or be accompanied by the same or similar elements or components as those of the recovery device 100 and receiving device 120 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively, and are therefore assigned the same reference numerals and The elements may be as described for the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively, so that corresponding descriptions may be omitted herein.

  In various embodiments, the term “recover” as well as “magnetically coupled”, “one end of the cord”, “the opposite end of the cord”, “to the opposite end of the cord” Can be described in the same manner as described above.

  The term “movably coupled” may mean attached (or attachable) and movable along. In other words, for example, the recovery device 100 having a recovery rope may be positioned above the opposite end of the cord 110 and movable along the cord 110.

  The term “move” relative to the recovery device 100 may also mean “descent”.

  The phrase “the recovery device will be magnetically coupled to the receiving device” may also mean that the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 may be magnetically coupled to each other or fixed.

  The phrases “traction force is applied to the recovery rope” or “applying traction force to the recovery rope” can also mean application of traction force to the recovery rope or lifting of the recovery rope.

  In various embodiments, a recovery rope can be coupled to the recovery component 106 of the recovery device 100 prior to movably coupling the recovery device 100 to the opposite end of the cord 110.

  In various embodiments, movably coupling the recovery device 100 to the opposite end of the cord 110 includes accommodating a portion of the cord 110 within the opening 104 of the coupling component 102 of the recovery device 100. May be included.

  In various embodiments, the coupling component 102 may further include a first member and a second member that can be coupled to the first member, wherein the first member and the second member are in a closed configuration. An opening for accommodating a portion of the cord 110 in a closed configuration, wherein the first member and the second member move relative to each other. 104, and in the open configuration, the first member and the second member move away from each other and are configured to receive or release a portion of the cord 110. The method 160 can further include releasably securing the first member and the second member.

  In various embodiments, the method 160 may further include guiding the movement of the coupling component 102 along the cord 110.

  Although the foregoing method has been illustrated and described as a series of steps or events, it will be appreciated that the order of any such steps or events should not be construed in a limiting sense. For example, some stages may occur in a different order and / or simultaneously with another stage or event apart from those illustrated and / or described herein. Moreover, not all illustrated steps may be required to implement one or more aspects or embodiments described herein. Also, one or more of the steps presented herein can be performed in one or more separate operations and / or phases.

  An example method for retrieving a code (eg, 110), eg, bungee code, according to various embodiments is described below.

  FIG. 2A shows a schematic diagram 200 showing snapshot instants of the bungee jumping process, and FIGS. 2B and 2C show schematics showing snapshot instants of the code recovery process after termination, according to various embodiments. 220 and 240 are shown.

  The recovery device and receiving device may include or be accompanied by the same or similar elements as those of the recovery device 100 and receiving device 120 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively, and are thus assigned the same reference numbers and The elements can be similar to those described for the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively, and thus corresponding descriptions are omitted herein.

  In the process of bungee jumping, the receiving device 120 may first be coupled or attached to the jumper 202 at one end 204 (or one end portion) of the cord 110. The receiving device 120 can be placed on the foot of the jumper 202. The jumper 202 may be located on the platform 206 (or may be referred to as the original (jump) position) in the starting position. The opposite end 208 (or opposite end portion) of the cord 110 is secured to the lower surface of the platform 206 relative to the upper surface of the platform 206 where the jumper 202 can be placed in the starting position, or other suitable portion of the platform 206 Can be fixed.

  As shown in the schematic diagram 200 of FIG. 2A, the receiving device 120 may also be referred to as a “jumper end”. The “jumper side end” can be fixed to the end (eg, 204) of the bungee cord 100.

  At instant (i), jumper 202 can jump or move away from platform 206 to perform a bungee jump. At the instant (ii), the cord 110 can extend away from the platform 206 and toward the ground. The ground can be the surface of the earth or the surface of the water. At the moment (iii), the cord 110 is fully extended and substantially equilibrated (the jumper 202 has stopped bouncing and is ready to be recovered, or the cord 110 is several meters, eg about If it only vibrates up and down at 1 m or less), the bungee jump can be considered complete.

  One end 210 of the recovery rope 212 (eg, winch rope) can be coupled to the recovery component 106 of the recovery device 100. The other (opposite) end 214 of the retrieval rope 212 can be attached to the winch 216 or towing system to facilitate cord retrieval.

  FIG. 2B shows a schematic diagram 220 showing each instant of the snapshot as the retrieval rope 212 is fed or lowered to the jumper 202. When the bungee jump is complete, the recovery device is such that a portion of the cord 110 is received within the opening 104 of the coupling component 102 of the recovery device 100, for example by the bungee operator 222, as shown at instant (iv). 100 may be disposed above the opposite end 208 (or opposite end portion) of the cord 110. The recovery device 100 may also be referred to as a “recovery end”. At instant (iv), the “recovery end” can be opened around the bungee cord 110 and then clamped.

  The recovery device 100 can be lowered toward a receiving device 120 that is coupled to one end 204 (or one end portion) of the cord 110 at the foot portion of the jumper 202. In other words, at the instant (v), the “recovery end” can be lowered down the entire length of the bungee cord 110 by the winch rope 212.

  Upon reaching one end 204 (or one end portion) of the cord 110, the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 can be secured together by magnetic coupling. That is, the “recovery end” can be connected to the “jumper end” as in the moment (vi).

  FIG. 2C shows a schematic diagram 240 illustrating the instant of a snapshot that retrieves the retrieval rope 212 along with the jumper 202. The retrieval rope 212 may be towed or lifted up to a recovery position that may be near or at the start position of the platform 206. The winch 216 can pull the jumper 202 back to the original (jump) location / position via the winch rope 212 at the moment (vii) and (viii). In the recovery position (instant (ix)), the recovery device 100 can be removed from the cord 110 and the jumper 202 can be released from the receiving device 120 and the cord 110, for example with the aid of a bungee operator 222. Thereby, the cord 110 can be retrieved and attached to the next jumper at the starting position.

  When the recovery device 100 is magnetically attached to a receiving device 120 having a cord 110 extending toward the ground, the magnetic attraction between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 causes the cord 110 to extend. It can be effective in a direction along the pulling direction. This magnetic attraction may be strong enough that the magnetic coupling between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 can be maintained throughout the cord retrieval process.

  In the recovered position (eg, moment (ix)), the recovery device 100 can be removed from the receiving device 120 by sliding the recovery device 100 horizontally relative to the receiving device 120. In other words, the sliding motion can be in a direction perpendicular to the pulling direction. This magnetic attraction is not strong enough to maintain the magnetic coupling between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 during removal (horizontal sliding movement) of the recovery device 100 from the receiving device 120. sell. This may allow the recovery device 100 to be easily removed from the receiving device 120.

  In summary, a “jumper end” or receiving device 120 can be attached to the same end 204 (or the same end portion) of the bungee cord 110 as the bungee jumper 202 before initiating the bungee jump. When the bungee jump is completed, the “recovery end” can be attached to the bungee cord 110. Using the winch 216, the “recovery end” can be lowered down the entire length of the cord 110 and secured to the “jumper end”. Once fixed or connected, the bungee jumper 202 can be lifted back by the winch 216 to the original jump position or to another post-recovery position close to the original jump position.

  An example of a recovery device (eg, 100) for retrieving a code (eg, 110) at the “recovery end”, eg, bungee code, according to various embodiments is described below.

  FIG. 3A shows a top perspective view 300 of an exemplary recovery device (eg, 100), and FIG. 3B shows a bottom perspective view 320 of the exemplary recovery device, according to one embodiment.

  The recovery device 302 may include or be accompanied by the same or similar elements or components as that of the recovery device 100 of FIG. 1A, so that similar elements are similar to those described for the recovery device 100 of FIG. 1A. Accordingly, the corresponding description is omitted herein.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the recovery device (or “recovery end”) 302 can be assembled from a plastic body 304, a steel plate 306, a roller ball 322 and an eyebolt 324.

  The plastic body 304 may include or consist of two semicircles that overlap and meet together to form a complete circle. The two parts (or two semicircles) may be clamped on one side (by hinge 308) to allow the two parts to be opened and closed. The opposite side may be provided with a locking pin 310 to prevent accidental opening. Upon completion of the bungee jump, the plastic body 304 can be opened, slide over the bungee cord (eg, 110), and the cord 110 can be lowered to the jumper (eg, 202).

  When recovery of the bungee jumper is complete, the locking pin 310 is unlocked and the “recovery end” 302 can be removed from the bungee cord. The plastic body 304 may provide a frame for fixing other components, and may prevent the bungee cord 110 from being damaged.

  A semi-circle of two similar shapes of approximately 16 mm steel plate 306 can be attached to the underside of the plastic body 304. These steel plates 306 may provide a large enough attractive force for the “jumper end” magnets to hold the bungee jumper safely when the jumper is recovered. The steel plate 306 may also provide a main structure to which a winch rope (eg 212) can be secured.

  The top surface of the “recovery end” 302 has eight roller balls 322 that can protect the bungee cord 110 from damage and help minimize the friction as the recovery device 302 descends the bungee cord 110. Can be provided.

  The eyebolt 324 may provide an attachment point for a winch rope (eg, 212) that can be used to lift the bungee jumper back to its original (jump) position.

  In a different example (not shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B), with respect to the “recovery end” 302, a roller ball (eg, 322) may be integrated with the steel plate 306. For example, a custom designed roller ball (eg, 322) and attachment points (eg, 324) for a winch rope (eg, 212) can be directly connected to the steel plate 306 by welding. In an alternative example, rather than welding, the attachment points (eg, 324) can be integrally formed from the steel plate 306. A custom designed roller ball (eg, 322) may include a housing in which the roller ball (eg, 322) rotates, and the housing may be integrally formed from a steel plate 306. In other words, the attachment point (eg, 324) and custom designed roller ball (eg, 322) housing can be formed from a single piece of steel sheet.

  An example of a receiving device (eg, 120) for retrieving a cord (eg, 110), eg, a bungee cord, at a “jumper end” in accordance with various embodiments is described below.

  FIG. 4A shows a perspective view 400 of an exemplary receiving device (eg, 120), and FIG. 4B shows an exploded view 420 of the exemplary receiving device, according to one embodiment.

  The receiving device 402 may include or be accompanied by the same or similar elements or components as those of the receiving device 120 of FIG. 1B, so that similar elements are similar to those described for the receiving device 120 of FIG. 1B. Therefore, the corresponding description is omitted here.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the receiving device (or “jumper end”) 402 is divided into three distinct groups or compartments: a central core (compartment) 422, an outer padding compartment 424, and an alignment cone (compartment). 426 may be considered or provided.

  The outer padding section 424 can include an upper portion of the top sleeve 428, foam or cushion body 430 and spacer 432, and a lower portion of the receiving spacer 434 and bottom sleeve 436. The foam or cushion 430 may comprise standard polyethylene foam and may be used to protect a jumper (eg, 202) from impact on the side of the central core (compartment) 422. Spacer 432 and receiving spacer 434 may each comprise high density polyethylene foam, which can be used to protect jumpers (eg, 202) from impact with central core (compartment) 422. The top sleeve 428 and the bottom sleeve 436 may each be made of a vinyl-coated polyester fabric, which may be used to protect the foam from wear and tear, including therein All layers (cushion body 430, spacer 432, central core (section) 422 and receiving spacer 434) can be used to secure or lock. More specifically, the upper sleeve 428 can be in close contact with the periphery of the cushion body 430 surrounding the central core (section) 422. The top sleeve 428 can also be connected to or attached to the bottom sleeve via four hook-and-loop fastener tabs 438. The cushion body 430 can be in close contact with the periphery of the spacer 432 surrounding the central core (section) 422. The central core (compartment) 422 may be in close contact with or between the spacer 432 and the receiving spacer 434, but the spacer 432 and the receiving spacer 434 may not be fixed. The receiving spacer 434 passes through two hook-and-loop tabs 440, through the inside or hole of the central hole in the bottom sleeve, and through four hook-and-loop fastener tabs 442 extending from the side toward the top of the bottom sleeve 436. Can be secured to the bottom sleeve 436. Outer padding section 424 may protect the bungee jumper (eg, 202) from injury during bungee jumping. As described above, the upper side portion and the lower side portion can be described in the same manner as the first padding portion and the second padding portion, respectively.

  The cone (compartment) 426 can be an important part of the device for retrieving the cord 110 (the device can also be referred to as a bungee jump recovery unit). The primary purpose of the cone 426 is to easily orient the steel plate 306 of the “recovery end” 302 directly over the magnet 504 of the “jumper end” 402 (FIG. 5A). Without this cone (section), it may be difficult to obtain a continuous or constant magnetic attraction between the recovery device 302 and the receiving device 402.

  An example of the central core (compartment) 422 may be further described with respect to FIGS. 5A to 5E. FIG. 5A shows an enlarged perspective view 500 of the central core 422. FIG. 5B shows a top view 520 of the central core 422. FIG. 5C shows a side view 540 of the central core 422. FIG. 5D shows a cross-sectional view 560 as viewed from line B of FIG. 5C. FIG. 5E shows a cross-sectional view 580 as viewed from line A of FIG. 5B.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the central core (section) 422 of the “jumper end” 402 includes an aluminum plate 502, four magnets or more specifically neodymium magnets 504, and a rubber spacer 508, Or it can consist of these.

  The aluminum plate 502 can be the main structural element of the “jumper end” 402. The aluminum plate 502 may need to have a structure that is strong enough to withstand a weight of up to 200 kg, but may be sufficiently light so as not to affect the safety of the bungee jumper. For example, the aluminum plate 502 can be made of magnesium-introduced aluminum (Fusplate 5052).

  Four neodymium magnets 504 may be bolted to the aluminum plate 502 and may provide an attractive force (magnetic coupling) between the “jumper end” 402 and the “recovery end” 302. The “jumper end” 402 magnet 504 can be attracted to the “recovery end” 302 steel plate 306. The temporary connection by magnetic force can be strong enough to allow the winch rope (eg 212) to hold the bungee jumper safely when lifting the bungee jumper back to its original (jump) position, but it is still a recovery operation Once completed, it may be easily removable. This may be possible because the magnet 504 is strong when the force is applied vertically but only has that amount of friction when it withstands a parallel force (sliding). When recovery is complete, the locking pin 302 can be removed from the “recovery end” 302 and the recovery device 302 can be opened via the hinge bolt 308. Once opened, there may be sufficient mechanical advantage of easily separating the two components (the semicircle of the recovery device 302) and resetting for the next bungee jumper.

  Each magnet 504 may be circular with a diameter of about 60 mm. This construction of the magnet 504 may be based on operational load limits for the heaviest bungee jumper that can be enabled with commercial jumping. In another example, the magnets can be of different shapes and / or different dimensions. Custom shaped and sized magnets can also be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5D, the central core 422 of the “jumper end” 402 can include four rubber spacers 508 for the magnets 504. Each rubber spacer 508 for the magnet 504 can be about 15 mm thick (FIG. 5E). The magnet spacer 508 can compensate for the movement and deformation of the “recovery end” 302 so that a constant magnetic attraction can be achieved.

  FIG. 6A shows a schematic diagram of a side view 600 showing a recovery device 302 moving toward a receiving device 402 along a code (eg, 110). FIG. 6B shows a side cross-sectional view 620 of FIG. 6A.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the cord 110 may extend from the original (jump) location / position 602 toward the bungee jumper at 604.

  An eyebolt 324, a roller ball 322 and a steel plate 306 for connection to all components, eg, winch ropes (not shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B), are attached to the plastic body 304 of the recovery device 302. sell.

  The roller ball 322 can guide the descent of the recovery device 302 and protect the soft rubber of the bungee cord 110.

  The steel plate 306 used for magnetic attraction (magnetic coupling) can be about 16 mm thick.

  At 606, the “recovery end” 302 can be lowered through the bungee cord 110 until the “recovery end” 302 connects to the “jumper end” 402.

  The cone 426 may be bolted around the bungee cord 110 and attached to the “jumper end” 402. A strong magnet 504 can be used to connect the steel plate 306 of the “recovery end” 302.

  FIG. 6C is a schematic view of a side view 640 showing the recovery device 302 moving toward the receiving device 402 along the cord 110 with a misalignment between the receiving device 402 and the recovery device 302. .

  6C, when the “recovery end” 302 descends the bungee cord 110 until the “recovery end” 302 contacts the “jumper end” 402 at 642, the “recovery end 302” becomes “jumper” Misalignment can occur with respect to the “end” 402. When misalignment occurs, the steel plate 306 may not come into contact with the magnet 504. For such misalignment 644, the cone 426 passes the “recovery end” 302 through the opening 646 (eg, similar to the opening 104 of the recovery device 100 of FIG. 1A) with the “jumper end” 402. It can be redirected to the correct orientation.

  FIG. 6D shows a schematic diagram of a side view 660 showing a recovery device 302 and a receiving device 402 that are magnetically coupled to each other with respect to the code recovery process.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, using cone 426 to obtain correct or proper alignment 662 between “recovery end” 302 and “jumper end” 402, cone 426 becomes “recovery end”. The steel plate 306 can come into contact with the magnet 504 through the opening 646 of the “part” 302. The maximum strength of the magnetic connection can be achieved with proper alignment between the “recovery end” 302 and the “jumper end” 402 as shown in FIG. 6D.

  2A to 2C and FIGS. 6A to 6D may illustrate the most appropriate method of using the recovery device 100, 302 and the receiving device 120, 402 for bungee jumper recovery after the bungee jump is complete.

  In any situation where the weight of the bungee jumper (or two or more jumpers) exceeds 100 kg, the conditions and design requirements in the exemplary recovery device 302 and exemplary receiving device 402 will exceed the maximum safe operating load. It can be understood that.

  The materials that can be used in the foregoing example are the most appropriate, taking into account the strength of the magnetic coupling, the weight of the devices 302, 402 and the jumper 202 along with the durability of the cord 110 and the various components of the devices 302, 402. It can be a thing.

  Although the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes in form and detail may be made in accordance with the invention as defined by the appended claims. It should be understood that this can be done without departing from the scope and scope. Therefore, the scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims, and is therefore intended to embrace all modifications that come within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Recovery device 102 Joining component 104 Opening 106 Recovery component 110 Cord 120 Receiving device 122 Central core 124 Padding component 140 Device for recovering cord 202 Jumper 206 Platform 208 Opposite end of cord 210 One end of recovery rope Part 212 Recovery rope, winch rope 214 Opposite end of recovery rope 216 Winch 222 Bungee operator 302 Recovery end 304 Plastic body part 306 Steel plate 308 Hinge 310 Locking pin 322 Rollerball 324 Eye bolt 402 Receiving device 422 Central core section 424 Outside Padding section 426 Alignment cone section 428 Upper sleeve 430 Foam or cushion body 432 Spacer -434 Receiving spacer 436 Bottom sleeve 438,440,442 Hook fastener tab 502 Aluminum plate 503 Magnet 504 Neodymium magnet 508 Rubber spacer 646 Opening

Claims (28)

A recovery device for recovering a cord having one end coupled to a receiving device, the recovery device comprising:
A coupling component having an opening configured to receive a portion of the cord for movement of the coupling component along the cord;
At least a portion of the coupling component is adapted to magnetically couple with at least a portion of the receiving device;
A recovery device, wherein the coupling component includes a retrieval component configured to facilitate movement of the coupling component in a direction toward the opposite end of the cord. The coupling component further comprises:
A first member;
A second member connectable to the first member;
The first member and the second member are configured to move relative to each other between a closed configuration and an open configuration;
In the closed configuration, the first member and the second member are configured to move toward each other so as to form the opening to accommodate a portion of the cord;
In the open configuration, the first member and the second member are configured to move away from each other to receive or release a portion of the cord;
The recovery device according to claim 1.   The recovery device according to claim 2, wherein the first member is configured to rotate with respect to the second member.   The recovery device according to claim 2 or 3, further configured to removably fix the first member and the second member relative to each other.   The recovery device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the coupling component further includes a locking mechanism that removably secures the first member and the second member in the closed configuration.   The recovery device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein each of the first member and the second member includes a non-metallic body.   The first member and the second member each include a ferromagnetic element, and the ferromagnetic elements are respectively disposed on a surface of the first member and a surface of the second member, and the surface is The recovery device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, each configured to contact the receiving device.   Each of the first member and the second member includes a permanent magnet, and the permanent magnets are respectively disposed on a surface of the first member and a surface of the second member, and the surfaces are respectively a receiving device and a receiving device. The recovery device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, configured to contact.   The recovery device according to claim 1, wherein a part of the coupling component includes a permanent magnet.   The recovery device of claim 9, wherein a portion of the coupling component includes a neodymium magnet.   The recovery device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a part of the coupling component comprises a ferromagnetic element adapted to magnetically couple with a part of the receiving device.   The recovery device of claim 11, wherein a portion of the coupling component comprises a steel plate.   13. The guide component according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a guide component coupled to the coupling component, wherein the guide component is configured to guide movement of the coupling component along the cord. The recovery device described in the section.   The recovery device of claim 13, wherein the guide component comprises a roller ball.   15. A recovery device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the recovery component includes a ring configured to receive a recovery rope. A receiving device for receiving a recovery device for retrieving the code,
The central core,
A padding component that houses at least a portion of the central core;
At least a portion of the central core is adapted to be magnetically coupled to at least a portion of the recovery device;
A receiving device, wherein the receiving device is coupleable toward one end portion of the cord.   The receiving device of claim 16, wherein the central core comprises a permanent magnet.   At least two spacers disposed across the permanent magnet such that the central core further compensates for movement of the recovery device and provides a constant magnetic attraction between the recovery device and the receiving device. 18. A receiving device according to claim 17, comprising.   The receiving device of claim 16, wherein the central core includes a ferromagnetic element adapted for magnetic coupling to a portion of the recovery device.   The central core is further configured to facilitate orientation of the receiving device relative to the orientation of the recovery device to provide a constant magnetic coupling between the receiving device and the recovery device; 20. A receiving device according to any one of claims 16 to 19, further comprising an alignment element.   21. A receiving device according to claim 20, wherein the alignment element is disposed along a central axis of the receiving device.   The padding component includes a first padding portion and a second padding portion, and the central core is disposed between the first padding portion and the second padding portion. Receiving device according to any one of the above.   23. An apparatus for retrieving a cord, comprising a recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 15 and a receiving device according to any one of claims 16 to 22. A method for recovering a cord having one end and an opposite end,
Movably coupling a recovery device to the opposite end of the cord;
Moving the recovery device toward a receiving device at the one end of the cord to magnetically couple the recovery device with the receiving device;
Applying a traction force to a recovery rope coupled to the recovery device to recover the recovery device along with the receiving device toward the opposite end of the cord;
Including a method.   25. The method of claim 24, further comprising coupling the retrieval rope to a recovery component of the recovery device prior to movably coupling the recovery device to the opposite end of the cord.   26. The method of claim 24 or 25, wherein movably coupling the recovery device to the opposite end of the cord includes receiving a portion of the cord within an opening of a coupling component of the recovery device. The method described. The coupling component includes a first member and a second member that can be coupled to the first member, wherein the first member and the second member are between a closed configuration and an open configuration. Configured to move relative to each other, wherein, in the closed configuration, the first member and the second member move toward each other to form the opening for receiving a portion of the cord. And in the open configuration, the first member and the second member move away from each other to receive or release a portion of the cord,
27. The method of claim 26, further comprising removably securing the first member and the second member.   28. A method according to claim 26 or 27, further comprising guiding the movement of the coupling component along the code.