JP6863884B2 - Recovery devices, receptive devices and methods for recovering code - Google Patents

Description

Various embodiments relate to a recovery device for recovering a code having one end attached to a receiving device, a receiving device for receiving a recovery device for recovering the code, and a method of recovering the code.

Cords or ropes can be used in many sporting activities, especially in the adventure sports industry. Code recall is an important aspect that must be carried out safely and efficiently.

One particular adventure sport of interest is bungee jumping.

In bungee jumping, a person jumps off a tall structure (eg, a bridge, a building, etc.) and a person (jumper) is attached to that structure by a large elastic cord. The cord can also be called a bungee cord or bungee rope. When a person (jumper) jumps down, the cord extends downward toward the ground. The elasticity of the cord causes the cord to extend to its maximum, after which the jumper jumps upwards as the cord recoils and continues to vibrate (bounce up and down) until the kinetic energy within 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) has vibrated more than a few meters (bouncing up and down), the bungee jump can be considered complete.

Once the bungee jump is complete, the bungee jump recovery system can be activated to retrieve the code. This process can be called "bungee jump recovery".

Bungee jump recovery can also mean that the jumper is recovered by it after the bungee jump is completed. There can be two means of retrieving the jumper: either lifting it back to its original jump position or lowering it to an area below the original jump position.

Lifting bungee jump recovery systems can involve the use of ropes attached to the winch to raise and return the jumper to its original jump position. The simplest means is to lower the rope to the jumper, the jumper attaches the rope to itself, and then the rope is pulled up by the winch, which allows the rope to be lifted back to its original jump position.

Typically, instructions in bungee jump recovery can be communicated to the jumper before the start of the bungee jump. Hand signals and verbal communication can also be used during and / or after the jump. However, in stressful conditions (eg after bungee jumping), jumpers can occasionally forget previously received instructions. In some extreme situations, jumpers can be incapacitated by the fear they receive while jumping. In some cases, the jumper may be injured or unconscious and unable to perform the instructions.

Therefore, a device for recovering or recovering the cord to eliminate, or at least minimize, the jumper's reliance on accurately and safely connecting the recovery, recovery or recovery rope to the jumper upon completion of the bungee jump. There is a need for. In addition, the time required to recover cords and jumpers is reduced, which can improve profitability, especially on busy days with a large number of jumpers.

According to one embodiment, a recovery device for recovering a code having one end attached to a receiving device is provided. 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, at least a portion of the coupling component. A recovery component that is adapted to magnetically bind to at least a portion of the receiving device and that the binding component is configured to facilitate movement of the binding component in the direction towards the opposite end of the cord. including.

According to one embodiment, a receiving device for receiving a recovery device for recovering the code is provided. The receiving device may include a central core and a padding component that accommodates at least a portion of the central core, adapted such that at least a portion of the central core is magnetically coupled to at least a portion of the recovery device. And the receiving device can bind towards one end of the cord.

According to one embodiment, a device for recovering the code is provided. The device may include a recovery device and a receiving device.

According to one embodiment, a method for recovering a cord having one end and an opposite end is provided. The method involves movably binding the recovery device to the opposite end of the cord and moving the recovery device towards the receiving device at one end of the cord to magnetically bind the recovery device to the receiving device. It may include a step of applying traction to a recovery rope coupled to the recovery device to recover the recovery device along with the receiving device towards the opposite end of the cord.

In drawings, similar reference numerals generally refer to similar parts throughout the various drawings. The drawings are not necessarily on scale and instead emphasis is generally used to illustrate 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. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a recovery device for recovering cords according to various embodiments. FIG. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a receiving device that receives a recovery device for recovering the code according to various embodiments. FIG. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an apparatus for recovering cords according to various embodiments. A flow diagram showing how to retrieve the code according to various embodiments is shown. A schematic showing the moment of snapshot of the bungee jumping process according to various embodiments is shown. FIG. 6 shows a schematic showing the moment of snapshot of the code recovery process according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 shows a schematic showing the moment of snapshot of the code recovery process according to one embodiment. A top perspective view of an exemplary recovery device according to one embodiment is shown. The bottom perspective view of the exemplary recovery device of FIG. 3A is shown. A perspective view of an exemplary receiving device according to one embodiment is shown. An exploded view of an exemplary receiving device of FIG. 4A is shown. The enlarged perspective view of the central core of FIG. 4B is shown. The upper surface schematic view of the central core of FIG. 5A is shown. A schematic side view of the central core of FIG. 5A is shown. The schematic cross-sectional view seen from the straight line B of FIG. 5C is shown. A schematic cross-sectional view taken from the straight line A in FIG. 5B is shown. FIG. 6 shows a schematic side view showing the recovery device of FIG. 3A moving towards the receiving device of FIG. 4A along the cord according to one embodiment. A side sectional view of FIG. 6A is shown. It is a side view schematic showing a recovery device moving towards a receiving device along a cord according to one embodiment, showing a state where there is a misalignment between them. FIG. 3 shows a schematic side view showing recovery and receiving devices magnetically coupled to each other with respect to the code recovery process according to one embodiment.

The following detailed description will reference, by way of example, the accompanying drawings showing specific details and embodiments in which the present invention may be carried out. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail so that those skilled in the art can implement the present embodiments. Other embodiments may be utilized and structural, logical and electrical changes can be made without departing from the scope of the 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.

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

The features described for one embodiment may be applicable correspondingly to the same or similar features of other embodiments. The features described for one embodiment may be correspondingly applicable to other embodiments, even if not explicitly described in these other embodiments. In addition, additions, combinations and / or alternatives as described for features for one embodiment may be applicable correspondingly to the same or similar features in other embodiments.

For various embodiments, the terms "is," "one," and "that" as used with respect to a feature or element include references to one or more of that feature or element.

For various embodiments, the term "substantially" can include "exactly" and reasonable differences.

For various embodiments, the term "about" or "approximately" as applied for numerical values includes accurate values and reasonable differences.

As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

As used herein, a phrase in the form of "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 or all combinations of one or more of the related enumerated items. sell.

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

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

Bungee jumping recovery units according to various embodiments may use magnetic force as the primary means of mounting instead of the mechanical connections that can be used in conventional mechanical recovery systems.

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

Bungee jump recovery units that follow various embodiments may be quicker or more convenient to set up, discontinue and disassemble.

Bungee jump recovery units that follow 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 recovering a cord 110 having one end attached to a receiving device 120, according to various embodiments. For example, the recovery device may be for recovering the code 110, along with a receiving device 120 coupled towards one end of the code 110. The recovery device 100 is configured to accommodate a portion of the code 110 with respect to the movement of the coupling component 102 (or actually the recovery device 100) along the code 110, as indicated by the dotted line 112. Includes a coupling component 102 having an opening 104. At least a portion of the binding component 102 is adapted to be magnetically coupled to at least a portion of the receiving device 120, as represented by the dotted line 112 up to the dotted line 114. The coupling component 102 includes a recovery component 106 configured to easily move the coupling component 102 in a direction toward the opposite end of the cord 110. The opening 104 may be placed in close proximity to the recovery component represented by the straight line 108.

For various embodiments, the term "recovery" can also refer to recovering, pulling, hoisting, pulling, or hoisting.

The term "bonded" can mean connected, contacted, attached, or fixed.

The term "opening" can refer to "aperture", "orifice", "hole" or "void".

For various embodiments, the phrase "magnetically coupled" can refer to magnetically coupled, magnetically connected, magnetically attracted, or magnetically fixed. For example, the phrase "magnetically coupled" can mean that the magnetic force can be between a permanent magnet and a ferromagnetic element, or between a permanent magnet and another permanent magnet.

The phrase "accommodating a portion of the cord" can refer to surrounding or surrounding 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 be in contact with 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 to each other, thereby preserving the quality of the cord 110.

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

For various embodiments, the phrase "one end of the cord" can refer to the distal end of the cord 110. One end of the cord 110 can refer to either one end (or tip) of the cord 110 or any portion close to one end of the cord 110.

The phrase "opposite end of the cord" is the end of the cord 110 that extends away from the distal end of the cord 110, or the cord 110 that can be farthest from the distal end of the cord 110. Can point to the end of. The opposite end of the cord 110 may point to either the opposite end (or tip) of the cord 110 or a position close to the opposite end of the cord 110. For example, if the opposite end of the cord 110 is held at a height off the ground and the cord 110 is freely extendable downward or vertically towards the ground, then the cord 110 is far away. The position end may be referred to as the lower end of the cord 110, and the opposite end of the cord 110 may be referred to as the upper end of the cord 110.

For various embodiments, the term "towards one end of the cord" can mean "substantially near one end of the cord."

For various embodiments, the term "towards the opposite end of the cord" refers to a substantially close end of the cord 110 that extends away from the distal end of the cord 110, or the cord 110. It can mean a substantially close end of the cord 110 that can be farthest from the distal end.

For various embodiments, the phrase "facilitates the movement of the coupling component in the direction towards the opposite end of the cord" states that the coupling component 102 is substantially the opposite end of the cord 110. It can mean that you can move to a position on the same plane. For example, the opposite of the core 110 when the opposite end of the cord 110 is held at a height off the ground and the cord 110 is freely extendable downward or vertically towards the ground. The plane of the side edges can be substantially parallel to the ground. In this case, the phrase "facilitating the movement of the coupling component towards the opposite end of the code" can be referred to as substantially the original (jump) position or start 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, also called the recover position, can be substantially close to the original (jump) position or start position at or near the height of the opposite end of the cord 110.

In other words, various embodiments may relate to a cord 110, eg, a recovery device 100 for recovering a bungee cord or bungee rope. The receiving device 120 may be attached to one end of the cord 110. For example, the cord 110 may be extended from the opposite end of the cord 110 and then the recovery device 100 may 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 bound to the receiving device 120 by magnetic means. When the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 are coupled to each other, the recovery component 106 moves the recovery device 100 together with the receiving device 120 to the position of the opposite end of the code 110, which is the recovery position, or a position substantially close to the recovery position. Can be used to cause or lift and return. By doing so, the code recovery process can be performed automatically without the intervention of jumpers.

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, the first member and the second member having a closed configuration. The first member and the second member face each other to form an opening 104 for accommodating a portion of the cord 110, which is configured to move with each other between the open configuration and the open configuration. In the open configuration, the first member and the second member are configured to move away from each other in order 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 and second members move away from each other. It may be configured to provide an inlet / outlet 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 another example, the second member is stationary, while the first member can move relative to the second member.

In yet another example, both the first and second members can move relative to each other.

In various embodiments, the first member may be configured to rotate with respect to the second member.

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

In a different example, the coupling component 102 functions like an open-ended containment with overlapping flaps or repulsive flaps, the first member is a flap and the second member is an open-end containment. It can be a department. For example, the first member and the second member have different dimensions, and the coupling component 102 can perform the same function as a carabiner.

In yet another example, the coupling component 102 performs a function similar to a housing with an open end having a removable lid or door, the first member being a removable lid or door, and a second. The member can be a housing 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 fitted is similar to the way the bungee platform layout is constructed. Under these circumstances, the bungee cord 110 may simply not have enough space on the platform (in its original jump position) to allow installation prior to bungee jumping. In other words, there is no way to get 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 off the platform. In some cases.

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

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

In various embodiments, the coupling component 102 may further include a locking mechanism for detachably fixing the first and second members in close proximity to each other.

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

For various embodiments, the term "lock" can be referred to indistinguishably from fixed, bolted, latched.

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

For example, the first member may include a plastic body, and the second member may also include a plastic body. The body of the first member may be made of the same material as the body of the second member. In some embodiments, the body of the first member may be made of a different material than the body of the second member. The material is corded from friction against any part of the coupling component 102 that can damage the ferromagnetic element (eg steel plate) or permanent magnet (eg neodymium magnet) and / or the cord 110 (eg bungee cord rubber). Other suitable materials with the primary purpose of protecting the quality of 110 and preserving the quality may also be used.

The first member and the second member in the proximity configuration can form a circular shape. Advantageously, the circular shape may be most effective in terms of size and weight, but it is understood and understood that other shapes can also be formed in various embodiments.

In various embodiments, the first member and the second member may each contain a ferromagnetic element, which is arranged 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 adverse effect of impact on the jumper at the receiving end 120.

In another embodiment, the first member and the second member each include a permanent magnet, the permanent magnets being arranged on the surface of the first member and the surface of the second member, respectively, with the receiving device 120 and the surfaces respectively. It is configured to be in contact.

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

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

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

For example, some of the coupling components 102 may include neodymium magnets.

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

For example, some of the coupling components 102 may include a steel plate.

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

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

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

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

The recovery device 100 according to various embodiments comprises 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. It may include a guide member. Each guide member may be located at substantially equidistant distance from the adjacent or adjacent guide member.

The guide member may be arranged on the surface of at least the first member and / or at least the surface of the second member, and each surface is configured so as not to come into contact with the receiving device 120.

The guide member may be placed 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 can be placed, respectively.

In various embodiments, the recovery component 106 may include a ring configured to receive the recovery rope.

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

For various embodiments, the term "ring" can be referred to indistinguishably from eyebolts or eyelets.

In various embodiments, the ring can be attached 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 have any shape. For example, the ring can consist of regular polygons such as circles, ellipses, triangles, squares, or rectangles. The ring may also have an irregular shape.

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

The ring may be placed on the surface of at least the first member and / or at least the surface of the second member, each of which is configured to be out of contact with the receiving device 120.

FIG. 1B shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a receiving device 120 for receiving the recovery device 100 for recovering the code 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 dotted lines 114 to 112. The receiving device 120 is capable of binding towards one end of the cord 110 as shown by the dotted line 114.

For various embodiments, the term "contain" can refer to "covering," "encapsulating," "encapsulating," or "surrounding."

The terms "recover" and the terms "magnetically coupled", "one end of the cord" and "towards one end of the cord" can be described in the same manner as described above.

In various embodiments, the central core 122 may 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 a recovery device 100 that moves from the opposite end of the code 110 towards the receiving device 120 at one end of the code 110.

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

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

For example, permanent magnets can include neodymium magnets.

In various embodiments, the central core 122 may include at least two permanent magnets, at least three permanent magnets, or at least four permanent magnets. Permanent magnets can be placed substantially equidistant from adjacent or adjacent permanent magnets, respectively.

In various embodiments, the central core 122 is further located over a 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. It may include two spacers. The term "constant" can mean consistent or continuous. The phrase "magnetic attraction" can also be referred to as a magnetic attraction.

In another embodiment, the central core 122 may include a ferromagnetic element adapted to magnetically bond to a portion of the recovery device 100. For example, the ferromagnetic element of the central core 122 may be for magnetically 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 may include at least two ferromagnetic elements, at least three ferromagnetic elements, or at least four ferromagnetic elements. Each ferromagnet element can be located substantially equidistant from adjacent or adjacent ferromagnet elements.

In various embodiments, the central core 122 is further located across the ferromagnetic elements 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. May include at least two spacers.

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

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

In various embodiments, spacers placed over a permanent magnet or ferromagnetic element move and move the recovery device 100 so 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 can 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 in order to provide a constant magnetic bond between the receiving device 120 and the recovery device 100. It may include alignment elements configured as such.

For various embodiments, the term "constant" can mean consistent or substantially evenly distributed.

In various embodiments, the alignment elements can be positioned 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 bottom of the cone with the maximum outer diameter at the "vertex" or tip of the cone. The outer diameter of the bottom of the cone can be a few millimeters smaller than the inner diameter of the recovery device 100 (or opening 104). This may allow for 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 thickest bungee cord (about 50 mm). The parabola can 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 section and a second padding section, and the central core 122 is arranged between the first padding section and the second padding section. To.

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 one. A first padding sleeve with a plurality of exposed openings for being located above the magnet or ferromagnet element and a first padding sleeve opening for accommodating the cord 110, and a permanent magnet or ferromagnet element. May include multiple sleeve exposed openings for being located above. The frame may be placed 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 a high density polyethylene foam. The first padding sleeve can be made of plastic, for example a vinyl coated polyester cloth.

The second padding section comprises a second padding spacer having a second padding spacer opening for accommodating the cord 110, a plurality of recesses for receiving a permanent magnet or a ferromagnetic element, and a cord 110. It may include a second padding sleeve having a second padding sleeve opening for accommodating. The second padding sleeve may be placed above the second padding spacer.

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

For various embodiments, the term "contain" can mean surrounding or surrounding.

FIG. 1C shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an apparatus 140 for recovering a cord (eg 110) according to various embodiments. The device 140 may 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 coupled to each other so as to cooperate with each other as shown by the straight line 142.

FIG. 1D shows a flow diagram 160 showing a method of recovering a cord (eg 110) having one end and an opposite end according to various embodiments. In other words, a method for recovering a cord having one end and the other end may 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 towards the receiving device (eg, 120) at one end of the code 110, and the recovery device 100 is magnetically coupled to the receiving device 120. At 166, traction is applied to the recovery rope coupled to the recovery device 100 to recover the recovery device 100 along the receiving device 120 towards the opposite end of the cord 110.

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

In various embodiments, the term "recovery" as well as "magnetically coupled", "one end of the cord", "opposite end of the cord", "towards the opposite end of the cord". The phrase with can be described in the same way as described above.

The term "movably coupled" can mean that it is attached (or can be attached) and is movable along it. In other words, for example, the recovery device 100 with a recovery rope may be located above the opposite end of the cord 110 and may be movable along the cord 110.

The term "moving" with respect to the recovery device 100 can also mean "descending."

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 or immobilized with each other.

The phrase "traction force is applied to the recovery rope" or "traction force is applied to the recovery rope" can also mean applying traction force to the recovery rope or lifting the recovery rope.

In various embodiments, the recovery rope may be coupled to the recovery component 106 of the recovery device 100 before the recovery device 100 is movably coupled 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 means accommodating a portion of the cord 110 into the opening 104 of the coupling component 102 of the recovery device 100. Can include.

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, the first member and the second member being closed. The opening is configured to move relative to each other between the open and open configurations, and in the closed configuration, the first member and the second member move relative to each other to accommodate a portion of the cord 110. It is configured to form 104, and in the open configuration, the first member and the second member move away from each other and are configured to accept or release a portion of the cord 110. The method 160 may further include fixing the first member and the second member releasably.

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

Although the aforementioned method has been exemplified and described as a series of stages or events, it will be appreciated that the order of any such stage or event should not be construed in a limited sense. For example, several stages may occur in different order and / or at the same time as another stage or event apart from those exemplified 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 steps set forth herein may be performed in one or more separate actions and / or phases.

Examples of methods for recovering cords (eg 110), eg bungee cords, according to various embodiments are described below.

FIG. 2A shows schematic 200 showing snapshots of the bungee jumping process, and FIGS. 2B and 2C show schematics showing snapshots of the post-completion code recovery process according to various embodiments. 220 and 240 are shown.

The recovery device and the receiving device may include or may include the same or similar elements as those of the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively, thus being assigned the same reference numerals and similar. The elements may be similar to those described for the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively, so the corresponding description is omitted herein.

In the process of bungee jumping, the receiving device 120 may first be coupled to or attached to the jumper 202 at one end 204 (or one end) of the cord 110. The receiving device 120 may be placed on the foot of the jumper 202. The jumper 202 may be located on platform 206 (or may also be referred to as the original (jump) position) at 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 at the starting position, or other suitable portion of the platform 206. Can be fixed to.

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

At moment (i), jumper 202 may jump from or away from platform 206 to perform a bungee jump. At the moment (ii), the code 110 may extend away from platform 206 towards 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 in equilibrium (the jumper 202 has stopped bouncing and is ready to be recovered, or the cord 110 is several meters, eg, about. If it is only vibrating up and down below 1 m), the bungee jump can be considered complete.

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

FIG. 2B shows schematic 220 showing each moment of the snapshot feeding or lowering the recovery rope 212 to the jumper 202. When the bungee jump is complete, as shown at the moment (iv), the recovery device so that part of the code 110 is housed in the opening 104 of the coupling component 102 of the recovery device 100, eg, by the bungee operator 222. The 100 may be located 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 the moment (iv), the "recovery end" can be opened around the bungee cord 110 and then clamped.

The recovery device 100 may be lowered towards the receiving device 120 attached to one end 204 (or one end) of the cord 110 at the foot portion of the jumper 202. In other words, at the moment (v), the "recovery end" can be lowered by the winch rope 212 over the entire length of the bungee cord 110.

Upon reaching one end 204 (or one end) of the cord 110, the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 may be fixed together by magnetic coupling. That is, the "recovery end" can be connected to the "jumper end" like a moment (vi).

FIG. 2C shows schematic 240 showing the moment of a snapshot of collecting the recovery rope 212 together with the jumper 202. The recovery rope 212 may be towed or lifted upwards to a recover position near or may be the starting position of platform 206. The winch 216 can pull the jumper 202 back to its original (jump) location / position at the moment (vii) and (vii) via the winch rope 212. At the recover position (instantaneous (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 with the assistance of, for example, the bungee operator 222. Thereby, the cord 110 can be recovered 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, a magnetic attraction between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 extends the cord 110. It can be effective in the direction along the pulling direction. This magnetic attraction can be strong enough to maintain a magnetic bond between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 throughout the code recovery process.

At the recover position (eg, instantaneous (ix)), the recovery device 100 can be removed from the receiving device 120 by sliding the recovery device 100 horizontally with respect to the receiving device 120. In other words, the sliding movement can be in a direction orthogonal to the aforementioned pulling direction. This magnetic attraction is insufficient to maintain a magnetic bond between the recovery device 100 and the receiving device 120 while the recovery device 100 is removed from the receiving device 120 (sliding horizontally). sell. This may allow the recovery device 100 to be easily removed from the receiving device 120.

In summary, the "jumper end" or receiving device 120 may be attached to the bungee cord 110 at the same end 204 (or the same end) as the bungee jumper 202 before initiating the bungee jump. At the end of the bungee jump, a "recovery end" can be attached to the bungee cord 110. Using the winch 216, the "recovery end" can descend the entire length of the cord 110 and be 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.

Examples of recovery devices (eg 100) for recovering cords (eg 110), eg bungee cords, at the "recovery end" according to various embodiments will be described below.

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

The recovery device 302 may, or may be accompanied by, the same or similar elements or components as those of the recovery device 100 of FIG. 1A, so similar elements are similar to those described for the recovery device 100 of FIG. 1A. Therefore, 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 rollerball 322 and an eyebolt 324.

The plastic body 304 may include or consist of two semicircles that overlap and unite to form a perfect circle. The two parts (or two semicircles) are fastened to one side (by hinge 308) and may allow the two parts to open and close. The other side may be provided with a locking pin 310 to prevent accidental opening. At the completion of the bungee jump, the plastic body 304 can be opened, slipped over the bungee cord (eg 110) and lowered to the jumper (eg 202).

When the bungee jumper recovery is complete, the locking pin 310 can be 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 protect the bungee cord 110 from damage.

A semicircle of two similarly shaped steel plates 306 of about 16 mm can be attached to the underside of the plastic body 304. These steel plates 306 may provide sufficient attractive force to the magnet at the "jumper end" to safely hold the bungee jumper when the jumper is being recovered. The steel plate 306 can also provide a main structure to which the winch rope (eg 212) can be secured.

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

The eyebolt 324 can provide a mounting point for a winch rope (eg 212) that can be used to lift and return the bungee jumper to its original (jump) position.

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

Examples of receiving devices (eg 120) for recovering cords (eg 110), eg bungee cords, at the "jumper end" according to various embodiments are 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 may 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. It is possible, and therefore the corresponding description is omitted herein.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the receiving device (or "jumper end") 402 has three separate groups or compartments, namely the central core (compartment) 422, the outer padding compartment 424 and the alignment cone (compartment). Can be considered or provided as 426.

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

The cone 426 can be an important part of the device for recovering 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 onto the magnet 504 (FIG. 5A) of the "jumper end" 402. Without this cone, it can be difficult to obtain a continuous or constant magnetic attraction between the recovery device 302 and the receiving device 402.

An example of a central core 422 can be further described with respect to FIGS. 5A-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 seen from the straight line B of FIG. 5C. FIG. 5E shows a cross-sectional view 580 as seen from the straight line A in FIG. 5B.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the central core (section) 422 of the "jumper end" 402 includes an aluminum plate 502 and 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 strong enough to withstand a weight of up to 200 kg, but may be light enough 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).

The 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 magnet 504 of the "jumper end" 402 may be attracted to the steel plate 306 of the "recovery end" 302. The temporary magnetic connection can be strong enough to hold the bungee jumper safely as the winch rope (eg 212) lifts and returns the bungee jumper to its original (jump) position, but it is still a recovery operation. Can be easily removed once the is complete. The reason this may be possible is that the magnet 504 is strong when a force is applied vertically, but only has that strong friction when it withstands parallel forces (sliding). At the end of the recovery, the locking pin 302 is 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 to easily separate the two components (the semicircle of the recovery device 302) and reset for the next bungee jumper.

Each magnet 504 can be circular with a diameter of about 60 mm. This structure of magnet 504 may be based on an operating load limit on the heaviest bungee jumper possible with commercial jumping. In another example, the magnet can consist 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 may include four rubber spacers 508 with respect to the magnet 504. Each rubber spacer 508 with respect to magnet 504 can be about 15 mm thick (FIG. 5E). The magnetic spacer 508 may 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 view of side view 600 showing the recovery device 302 moving towards the receiving device 402 along the cord (eg 110). FIG. 6B shows a side sectional view 620 of FIG. 6A.

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

All components, such as eyebolts 324, rollerball 322 and steel plate 306 for connection to winch ropes (not shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B), are attached to the plastic body 304 of the recovery device 302. sell.

The rollerball 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 may drop the bungee cord 110 until the "recovery end" 302 connects to the "jumper end" 402.

The cone 426 is bolted around the bungee cord 110 and can be 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 side view 640 showing the recovery device 302 moving toward the receiving device 402 along the code 110, with a positional mismatch between the receiving device 402 and the recovery device 302. ..

As shown in FIG. 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 a "jumper." Positional inconsistency can occur with respect to the "end" 402. If misalignment occurs, the steel plate 306 may not come into contact with the magnet 504. In the case of such a 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 in FIG. 1A) with the "jumper end" 402. It can be reoriented to the correct orientation.

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

As shown in FIG. 6D, when the cone 426 is used to obtain the correct or proper position alignment 662 between the "recovery end" 302 and the "jumper end" 402, the cone 426 is the "recovery end". The steel plate 306 may come into contact with the magnet 504 through the opening 646 of the portion 302. The maximum strength of the magnetic connection can be achieved under appropriate conditions for positional alignment between the "recovery end" 302 and the "jumper end" 402, as shown in FIG. 6D.

2A-2C and 6A-6D may show the most appropriate method of using recovery devices 100, 302 and receiving devices 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 of the exemplary recovery device 302 and the exemplary receiving device 402 exceed the maximum safe operating load. It can be understood.

The materials that can be used in the above examples are the most suitable, taking into account the strength of the magnetic bond, 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 present invention has been specifically shown and described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate various changes in form and detail defined by the appended claims. And it should be understood that it can be done without departing from the scope. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is indicated by the appended claims, and it is therefore intended that all modifications contained within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are accepted.

100 Recovery device 102 Coupling component 104 Opening 106 Recovery component 110 Code 120 Receiving device 122 Central core 124 Padding component 140 Device for collecting code 202 Jumper 206 Platform 208 Opposite end of code 210 One end of recovery rope Part 212 Recovery Rope, Winch Rope 214 Opposite End of Recovery Rope 216 Winch 222 Bungy Operator 302 Recovery End 304 Plastic Body 306 Steel Plate 308 Hook 310 Locking Pin 322 Roller Ball 324 Eyebolt 402 Receiving Device 422 Central Core Section 424 Outside Padding compartment 426 Aligned conical compartment 428 Top sleeve 430 Foam or cushion 432 Spacer 434 Receiving spacer 436 Bottom sleeve 438, 440, 442 Hook-and-loop fastener tab 502 Aluminum plate 503 Magnet 504 Neodymium magnet 508 Rubber spacer 646 Opening

Claims (21)

A recovery device for recovering a code having one end attached to a receiving device, wherein the recovery device is
Includes a coupling component with an opening configured to accommodate a portion of the cord for movement of the coupling component along the cord.
At least a portion of the binding component is adapted to magnetically bond with at least a portion of the receiving device.
The coupling component comprises a recovery component configured to facilitate movement of the coupling component in a direction towards the opposite end of the cord.
The part of the connecting component is further
The first member and
Includes a second member that can be coupled to the first member
The first member and the second member are configured to move relative to each other between the closed and open configurations.
In the closed configuration, the first member and the second member are configured to move towards each other 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 in order to receive or release a portion of the cord.
Each surface of the first member and the second member comprises a ferromagnetic element or a permanent magnet and is configured to be in contact with the receiving device.
When the first member and the second member are moved relative to each other between the closed configuration and the open configuration, the ferromagnetic element or the permanent magnet is relative to the surface of the receiving device. A recovery device configured to move in parallel. The recovery device according to claim 1 , wherein the first member is configured to rotate with respect to the second member. The recovery device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the first member and the second member are further configured to be removably fixed to each other. The recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the coupling component further includes a locking mechanism for detachably fixing the first member and the second member in the closed configuration. The recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the first member and the second member each include a non-metal body. The recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein a part of the coupling component includes a neodymium magnet. The recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein a part of the coupling component includes a steel plate. Any one of claims 1 to 7 , further comprising a guide component coupled to the coupling component, wherein the guide component is configured to guide the movement of the coupling component along the code. The recovery device described in the section. The recovery device according to claim 8 , wherein the guide component includes a roller ball. The recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the recovery component includes a ring configured to receive a recovery rope. A receiving device for receiving the recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 for recovering the code.
With the central core
Includes a padding component that accommodates at least a portion of the central core.
At least a portion of the central core is fitted to magnetically bond to at least a portion of the recovery device.
A receiving device to which the receiving device can bind towards one end portion of the code. 11. The receiving device of claim 11 , wherein the central core comprises a permanent magnet. At least two spacers arranged over the permanent magnet so that the central core further compensates for the movement of the recovery device and provides a constant magnetic attraction between the recovery device and the receiving device. 12. The receiving device according to claim 12. 11. The receiving device of claim 11 , wherein the central core comprises a ferromagnetic element adapted for magnetic coupling to a portion of the recovery device. A position in which the central core is further configured to facilitate orientation of the receiving device relative to orientation of the recovery device in order to provide a constant magnetic bond between the receiving device and the recovery device. The receiving device according to any one of claims 11 to 14 , further comprising a matching element. The receiving device according to claim 15 , wherein the position matching element is arranged along the central axis of the receiving device. Claims 11 to 16 wherein the padding component includes a first padding section and a second padding section, and the central core is arranged between the first padding section and the second padding section. The receiving device according to any one of the above. An apparatus for recovering a code, comprising the recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and the receiving device according to any one of claims 11 to 17. A method for recovering a cord having one end and an opposite end.
At the stage of movably connecting the recovery device to the opposite end of the cord.
The coupling component of the recovery device includes a first member and a second member that can be coupled to the first member, and the first member and the second member are in a closed configuration and an open configuration. The first member and the second member move toward each other to form an opening for accommodating a part of the cord in the closed configuration. In the open configuration, the first member and the second member move away from each other to accept or open a portion of the cord.
Each surface of the first member and the second member comprises a ferromagnetic element or a permanent magnet and is configured to contact the receiving device at the one end of the cord.
The step of movably coupling the recovery device to the opposite end of the cord accommodates a portion of the cord within an opening of a coupling component of the recovery device, the first member and the second. Including the step of removably fixing the members in the closed configuration.
The above method further
A step of moving the recovery device toward the receiving device at the one end of the cord and magnetically binding the recovery device to the receiving device.
A step of applying a traction force to the recovery rope coupled to the recovery device to recover the recovery device together with the receiving device toward the opposite end of the cord.
A step of releasing the first member and the second member from the closed configuration to the open configuration, thereby allowing easy removal of the recovery device from the receiving device, including magnetic disengagement. , Including
When the first member and the second member are moved relative to each other between the closed configuration and the open configuration, the ferromagnetic element or the permanent magnet is relative to the surface of the receiving device. A method configured to move in parallel. 19. The method of claim 19 , further comprising joining the recovery rope to the recovery component of the recovery device before movably binding the recovery device to the opposite end of the cord. 19. The method of claim 19 or 20 , further comprising guiding the movement of the coupling component along the code.

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