KR20020001762A - Tethering apparatus and inertia locking reel - Google Patents

Abstract

The rope tying device 14 according to the present invention comprises a harness 15, an anchor 16 and a line member 17, wherein the line member 17 connects the harness 15 to the anchor 16. And further including a reel 19 around which the line member 17 is wound, wherein the reel 19 releases the reel 19 when the line member 17 is released from the reel 19 at a speed greater than or equal to a predetermined value. It has an automatic locking device 18 for blocking.

The self-locking device 18 preferably has a housing in which its inner surface is in the form of a latch 32, and a tooth detent mounted for offsetting from the axis in which the reel 19 rotates substantially parallel to the axis. 37, wherein the detent 37 is biased to a release state in which the detent 37 is released from the latch 32, wherein the detent 37 is attached to the latch 32. Engagement is prevented when the line member 17 releases the reel 19 at a speed higher than a predetermined value.

Description

Tether and relock reel {TETHERING APPARATUS AND INERTIA LOCKING REEL}

The present invention relates to a rope tying device that relates to a rope tying device that can be used to tie an angler to a rock so that a person can fish. However, the present invention also relates to tying workers on ladders, scaffolding or roofs to prevent falls, or to tie people or objects to fixtures to prevent accidental fall or fall, or to tie yacht crews to yacht fixtures. It will be appreciated that it can be used for other applications, such as.

Fishing from shoreline rocks is a fascinating leisure activity. In many cases, at least some rocks are covered with marine life, including algae. As a result, rocks can be slippery, especially when wet, where there is always a risk that people who move rocks will slip or fall into the sea. Many anglers were also unaware of the high tide, and as a result were swept into the sea.

Workers working at high altitudes require safety devices to limit the fall. In roof applications, guide rails were often erected around the roof to allow the dropper to hang on the guide rails and prevent them from falling. And alternatively, in applications where the guide rail is not practical, the operator can be tied to a roof, ladder or scaffolding mounting. Such restraint is generally performed by a rope having a fixed length that will reach its full length prior to preventing the operator from falling. As a result, it may cause damage to the operator before or as a result of the sudden arrest of the fall. To minimize this risk, only short bond ropes can be used.

The present invention relates to tethering devices and self-locking reels.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a tethering device constructed by the present invention used to confine a rocker to a rock structure;

2 is a side view of the reel used in the construction of the storage means for the tether device;

3 is a plan view of the reel shown in FIG. 2;

4 is a plan view of a housing used in the construction of a storage means for a tether device;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the housing shown in FIG. 4; FIG.

6 is a side view of the housing shown in FIG. 4;

7 is a side cross sectional view of the spindle used in the construction of a storage means for a tether device;

8 is a plan view of the spindle shown in FIG. 7;

9 is a plan view of a spring housing for use in the construction of a storage means for a tether device;

10 is a side view of the spring housing shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a cross sectional plan view of a detent member used in the construction of a storage means for a tether device; FIG.

12 is a plan view of a cover used in the construction of the tether storage means; And

FIG. 13 is a side view of the cover shown in FIG. 12. FIG.

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14 ... Rope 15 ... Harness 16 ... Anchor

17 ... Line member 18 ... Automatic locking 19 ... Reel

The present inventors have found a rope fastening device incorporating an automatic locking device to almost immediately prevent the fall of a person or an object and have completed the present invention.

According to one aspect of the invention,

Including harnesses, anchors and line members,

Wherein the line member connects the harness to the anchor and further comprises a spool around the line member to be wound,

The reel is provided with a rope fastening device having an automatic locking device for stopping the reel when the line member is released from the reel at a speed higher than a predetermined value.

According to a preferred embodiment of the first aspect,

Including harnesses, anchors and line members,

Wherein the line member connects the harness to the anchor and further comprises a reel around the line member being wound,

The reel has an automatic locking device,

Wherein the self-locking device comprises a housing having an inner surface in the form of a latch, and a pawl mounted to offset from the axis in which the reel rotates and is substantially parallel to the axis,

Wherein the tooth detent is biased in a release state in which the tooth detent is released from the latch, the tooth detent being engaged with the latch to prevent the reel when the line member is released from the reel at a speed above a predetermined value. Is provided.

In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, the inventors have found an automatic locking adjustment device that is of simple construction but provides an effective automatic locking adjustment suitable for various applications. In view of the above, a self-locking device for a reel comprising a wound line member comprising a housing in the form of a latch on its inner surface and a detent mounted to offset from an axis in which the reel rotates substantially parallel to the axis. Is provided,

Wherein the tooth detent is biased in a release state in which the tooth detent is released from the latch, wherein the tooth detent engages the latch and prevents the reel when the line member is released from the reel at a speed above a predetermined value.

The harness may be any convenient shackles or fasteners that can bond the person or object to be restrained. For human harnesses, suitable harnesses may be in the form of apparel articles such as pants, short pants, jackets or shirts. Alternatively, the harness may be in the form of a belt. In applications such as anglers or other users near the water, the harness may be in the form of a life jacket or buoyancy vest.

The structure of the harness is preferably such that the line member can be long hanging behind the user. However, in certain applications, the harness may be arranged such that the line member extends outwardly in front of the user.

Harnesses suitable for an object include any fixture that can come into contact with the object without causing actual damage to the object. Preferably the harness is releasable so that the harness can be removed and reused when the tethering device is no longer needed.

The anchor can be any convenient structure that is employed to bind the fixture from what a person or object is trying to restrain. The anchor may be one or more hooks, carabiners or other anchors adapted to be tied to various fixtures. The anchor may be a shackle that can be selectively glued to the rail or line member so as to be specifically erected as a fixture for rock anglers and the like during use. Alternatively, the anchor can be selectively injected into the ground or one or more ground bonds, such as a plurality of spikes that can include one or more fasteners specifically designed to expand to fill voids such as cracks or gaps found in rock structures. It may be absent. Several climbing equipment can be used to provide a suitable anchor.

The line member is preferably a flexible member such as a rope, a cable or the like. In a second aspect of the invention, the line member may preferably be a belt such as a seat belt.

The tethering device includes a reel for storing or folding a selection of line members that are not needed, thus allowing the user to change the stretched or maneuvering length of the line members and, in turn, the distance at which the anchors and harnesses are separated. Preferably the reels are glued or contacted to the harness such that they are delivered by a person or object. However, in other embodiments, the reels may be attached to or near the anchor.

The reel may provide a cylinder in which the line member may be wound. The reel is preferably operatively connected to the regression mechanism. Suitable regression mechanisms may include manual revolving means such as handles operatively connected to the reel for rotation, motor driven revolving and biasing means such as coil wound springs, and thus the reels may fold line members around the reel. Drive to rotate.

The tethering device of the first embodiment of the present invention includes an automatic locking adjustment device that prevents or at least resists unfolding of the line member wound on the reel when operatively bound. The self-locking device may be automatically activated as a response to an unintentional user position change that may occur as a result of the fall. The locking adjustment means may be operated at a harness speed in proportion to the anchor exceeding a predetermined value, which may occur when a person or an object falls or is swept into the water.

The automatic locking adjustment device can be set to operate when the line member is released from the reel at a speed above a predetermined value in response to an operation designed to prevent the tethering device from the reel.

The change of the inclination angle of the automatic locking adjustment device may increase the sensitivity of the automatic locking adjustment and reduce the predetermined speed at which the reel is blocked.

The self-locking control device may also include a facility for causing the user to ignore the self-locking means to selectively prevent the same automatic operation.

In a preferred embodiment of the first aspect, and in a second aspect of the invention, the self-locking device has a housing in which the inner surface thereof is in the form of a latch, and an axis in which the reel rotates substantially parallel to the shaft. And a detent mounted to offset from the detent, wherein the detent is biased into a release state where the detent is released from the latch, which engages the latch when the line member is released from the reel at a speed above a predetermined value. Stop the reel

The inner surface of the housing has a latch shape. When the line member is released from the reel at a speed higher than a predetermined value, it is not limited as narrowly as in the latch structure except for engaging the detent and preventing the reel. In a preferred embodiment, the inner surface of the housing is substantially cylindrical and includes a plurality of teeth to form a latch. Alternatively, the latch may be provided on the inner surface of the housing in any convenient structure adapted to engage the tooth detent and prevent rotation of the reel.

The tooth detent is adapted to engage the latch to block the reel. Preferably the toothed detent comprises a plurality of combs adapted to selectively engage the latch.

The tooth detent is mounted to rotate substantially parallel to the axis and to offset from the axis on which the reel rotates. The tooth detent can be mounted on a spigot or other axle. Thus, the tooth detent can be peeled off by self-relaxation as the reel rotates.

The tooth detent is biased to a release position where the tooth detent is released from the latch. The tooth detent can be biased by a spring or other mechanism with respect to the release position. Alternatively, the teeth may have an integral biasing means, such as a member that tensions or compresses when the teeth are mounted on the automatic locking device.

When the relaxation of the teeth is sufficient to overcome the bias, the teeth go outwardly from the axis of the reel and in engagement with the latch. Preferably the teeth are oriented such that their net weight is not disposed radially from the axis of the reel and not radially from the axis of rotation of the teeth. In a preferred configuration, the tooth stop includes weights which are aligned along the cross chord of the reel and are not disposed radially from the axis of the reel and are not radially arranged from the axis of rotation of the tooth detent.

The automatic locking adjustment of the second aspect of the present invention may be used in applications other than the tethering device of the first aspect of the present invention. The self-locking control may for example be in a vehicle seat belt application. Other applications will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.

The self-locking control may be in contact with and adjacent to the reel or may be disposed on an axis or spindle around which the reel rotates. If the actuation lock is in contact with and adjacent to the reel, the tooth detent may be mounted on the reel as usual and may be adapted to selectively engage a circular rack (or latch) formed on the inner surface of the housing.

The tethering device of the present invention may be provided as a multi-line member, each having a fixed end fixed to the contact means and a free end fixed to a suitable anchoring means.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the present invention may be more readily understood or have substantial effects, reference is made below by reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, wherein the tethering device is adapted to confine a rocker in a rock. . The application of the tether device for further use will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The automatic lock adjustment shown in the drawings illustrates a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention.

1 shows a rock angler 10 fishing at the edge of a rock structure, where the rock on which it stands may be covered with marine life, including algae.

In order to mitigate some of the risks associated with falling from the rock structure into the sea 11, the angler is bound to a distant rock structure 13 located below it using a tether 14.

The tethering device 14 holds the anchor 16 against the harness 15 releasably adhesive to the angler body, the anchor 16 selectively fixable to the rock structure 13 and the harness 15. And a line member 17 for connecting.

Although not shown on the harness 15, it is preferable to include a belt that can be wound around the waist of the angler. For safety reasons, the belt preferably includes a quick release buckle so that the angler can quickly remove the belt and thus be freed from the tether if desired.

The belt also has an angler extending or actuating the line member 17 as it has an automatic locking device 18 mounted on the back of the belt for storing or folding selected portions of the line member 17 which are not required. A reel to alter the length and, in turn, the elongation length that separates them from the fixing means 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the reel with automatic locking device 18 includes a reel 19 consisting of two opposing circular guides 20 connected by an intermediate sleeve 21.

As shown in FIG. 3, the reel 19 is mounted on the spindle 22 and restrains against the spindle by restraining the flat surface 23. As shown in FIG. 7, the spindle 22 is mounted on a circular base 25 comprising two subordinate mounts 26, 27.

As shown in FIG. 4, the spindle 22 and associated reel 19 are in a generally cylindrical housing 30 having an internal recess 31 in the form of a comb rack or latch 32 on the inner surface of the housing. Is retained. The spindle 22 is allowed to rotate about an axis with respect to the housing. As shown in FIG. 9, the free end 28 of the spindle 22 is operatively connected to one end of a coiled spring, not shown, which will allow the housing 35 to be mounted in another housing 30. In a cylindrical housing 35 having a periphery mounting flange 36, which can be coiled or coiled or held separately. The biasing force exerted by the spring on the spindle 22 always exhibits a tendency to rotate the reel 19 in a direction to assist the winding of the line member 17.

As shown in FIG. 11, the tethering device is also free to rotate, including an automatic locking device 50 having a detent 37 mounted on a stopper 26. The detent 37 comprises a free end 38 mounted with a plurality of combs 39 adapted to bind the engaged latch 32. The detent 37 is connected to the harness 27 by a spring 52 that exerts a biasing force on the detent 37 so as to adjoin the detent 53 when in the unlocked state.

As shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6, the housing 30 also includes a pair of mounting flanges 40 that are used to mount the housing on a harness not shown. The flange 40 is reinforced by the support 41. The housing 30 also includes an opening 42 formed in the side wall 43 of the housing, through which the line members contained on the reel 19 extend during use.

Furthermore, access to the recess, in particular the reel 19, is selectively blocked by the releasable contact of the cover 44 at the upper peripheral edge of the side wall 43.

Relaxation applied to the reel as the line member is towed, such as when it may be caused by a drop or is pulled by a tidal force, is such that the detent overcomes the biasing force applied by the spring 52 and actuates the latch 32. It may be enough to interlock. Thus, the tether 10 can be used to secure the angler to a fixed object, such as a rock structure, where it will be appreciated that any additional line members must be dispensed so as not to drop and / or immerse the angler in the tide. . As a result, the risk of the angler falling into the sea will be reduced as much as possible.

The storage means can be used in other applications where selective dispensing of the line members is desired. The foregoing examples are described to illustrate examples of the invention and any modifications and variations thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art within the broad scope and scope of the invention.

Claims (30)

Including harnesses, anchors and line members, Wherein the line member connects the harness to the anchor and further comprises a spool around the line member being wound, The reeling device has a rope fastening device, characterized in that it has an automatic locking adjustment for stopping the reel when the line member is released from the reel at a speed above a predetermined value. The device of claim 1, wherein the harness is in the form of a chair, moving table, pants, shorts, belt, jacket, life jacket, buoyancy vest or shirt. 3. The anchor according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the anchor is one or more hooks, carabiners, shackles, which can be selectively injected into the ground or fasteners expanded to fill voids such as cracks or gaps found in rock structures. Rope device characterized by the form of spikes 4. A tethering device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the line member is a rope or a cable. 5. A tethering device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the reel is operatively connected to a regression mechanism. 6. The tethering device according to claim 5, wherein the revolving mechanism is a coiled spring, so that the pring drives the line member around the reel to rotate in the folding direction. Including harnesses, anchors and line members, Wherein the line member connects the harness to the anchor and further comprises a reel around the line member being wound, The reel has automatic locking adjustment, Wherein said self-locking adjustment comprises a housing in which its inner surface is in the form of a latch and a pawl mounted for offsetting from the axis in which the reel rotates and is substantially parallel to the axis, Wherein the tooth detent is biased in a released state in which the tooth detent is released from the latch, wherein the tooth detent engages with the latch when the line member is released from the reel at a speed greater than a predetermined value. 8. The life jacket of claim 7, wherein the harness is a chair, a mobile seat, pants, shorts, a belt, a jacket, a life jacket. Rope fasteners characterized in the form of buoyancy vests or shirts 9. Anchor according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the anchor is in the form of one or more hooks, carabiners, shackles, spikes that can be selectively injected into the ground or fasteners expanded to fill voids such as cracks or gaps found in rock structures. Rope device, characterized in that 10. The tethering device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the line member is a rope or a cable. 12. A tethering device according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein said reel is operatively connected to a revolving mechanism. 12. A tethering device according to claim 11, wherein the revolving mechanism is a coiled spring, so that the pring drives the line member around the reel to rotate in the folding direction. 13. A tethering device according to any one of claims 7 to 12, wherein the housing comprises a plurality of combs so that the inner surface thereof is substantially cylindrical and forms a latch. 14. A tethering device according to any one of claims 7 to 13, wherein the toothed stopper comprises a plurality of combs adapted to selectively engage the latch. 15. The tethering device according to any one of claims 7 to 14, wherein the toothed pawl is mounted on a spigot. 16. The tethering device according to any one of claims 7 to 15, wherein the tooth detent is biased to a hatch position by a spring. 17. The tether according to any one of claims 7 to 16, wherein the net detent is not disposed radially from the axis of the reel and radially from the axis of rotation of the detent. Lanyard 18. The weight according to any one of claims 7 to 17, wherein the detent is aligned along the cross section of the reel and is not disposed radially from the axis of the reel and also radially from the axis of rotation of the detent. Rope device, characterized in that it includes A housing in the form of a latch, the inner surface of which is mounted, and a detent mounted to rotate about an axis arranged side by side substantially parallel with respect to the axis around which the reel rotates, The detent is biased into a release state in which the detent is released from the latch, wherein the detent is engaged with the latch to prevent the reel when the line member is released from the reel at a speed above a predetermined value. Lock for fixed reel 20. The life jacket of claim 19, wherein the harness is a chair, a mobile seat, pants, shorts, a belt, a jacket, a life jacket. Automatic locking device, characterized in that the buoyancy vest or shirt form 21. The method of claim 19 or 20, wherein the anchor is in the form of one or more hooks, carabiners, shackles, spikes that can be selectively injected into the inflated ground or fastener to fill voids such as cracks or crevices found in rock structures. Automatic locking device characterized in that 22. Automatic locking device according to any one of claims 19 to 21, wherein said line member is a rope or a cable. 23. An automatic locking device according to any of claims 19 to 22, wherein said reel is operatively connected to a revolving mechanism. 24. The self-locking device according to claim 23, wherein the revolving mechanism is a coiled spring, so that the spring drives the line member around the reel to rotate in the folding direction. 25. The self-locking device according to any one of claims 19 to 24, wherein the housing includes a plurality of combs so that an inner surface thereof is substantially cylindrical and forms a latch. 26. The self-locking device according to any one of claims 19 to 25, wherein the toothed stop includes a plurality of combs adapted to selectively engage the latch. 27. An automatic locking device according to any one of claims 19 to 26, wherein said tooth stop is mounted on a stopper. 28. The automatic locking device according to any one of claims 19 to 27, wherein the tooth stop is biased to the release position by a spring. 29. The self-locking device according to any one of claims 19 to 28, wherein the detent is oriented such that the net weight is not disposed radially from the axis of the reel and is not disposed radially from the axis of rotation of the detent. 30. The weight according to any one of claims 19 to 29, wherein the tooth detents are aligned along the cross section of the reel and are not disposed radially from the axis of the reel and are not disposed radially from the axis of rotation of the tooth detent. Automatic lock adjusting device comprising