US20100219016A1 - Fall arrest assembly - Google Patents
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- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
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- the ability to service devices that are elevated requires a system for getting a service technician to the device.
- One common system used to reach elevated locations is a ladder.
- the use of a ladder is restricted to only those individuals that are physically capable of climbing the distance of the ladder.
- Safety issues also have to be considered. The more fatigue a worker is experiencing, the more likely an accident could occur such as slipping and falling. Hence, fatigue that comes with climbing great distances should be taken into consideration when implementing a system to reach a device at an elevated location.
- a fall arrest assembly includes a rotational drum, at least one pawl and a catch.
- the rotational drum is configured to rotate in response to a movement of a lifeline.
- the least one pawl is in rotational communication with the rotational drum.
- the at least one pawl is further configured to pivot about a pivot connection in response to select rotational velocities of the rotational drum.
- the at least one pawl is also configured to engage the catch when the at least one pawl pivots in response to the select rotational velocities of the rotational drum to stop the rotation of the rotational drum and movement of the lifeline.
- An elastic bushing for each pivot connection is also used. Each elastic bushing is positioned about an associated pivot connection of an associated pawl. The elastic bushings deform in shape as an associated pawl engages the at least one portion of the catch.
- FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of a ladder having a climb assist system of one embodiment of the present invention coupled thereon;
- FIG. 1B is rear perspective view of the ladder having the climb assist system of FIG. 1A coupled thereon;
- FIG. 2A is a close up rear perspective view of a motor assembly and tension adjusting assembly of one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2B is a close up front perspective view of the motor assembly and the tension adjusting assembly of FIG. 2A ;
- FIG. 2C illustrates the routing of a cable through sheaves of one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a close up front view of a motor assembly of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4A is an assembled front prospective view of a motor assembly of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is an exploded front prospective view of the motor assembly of FIG. 4A ;
- FIG. 4C is an assembled front perspective view of a motor assembly of another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4D is an exploded front perspective view of a motor assembly of another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5A is an assembled front view of a drive sheave of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is an exploded front perspective view of the drive sheave of FIG. 5A ;
- FIG. 5C is a front view of a drive sheave of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5D is a cross-sectional side view of the drive sheave of FIG. 5C along line BB;
- FIG. 5E is an exploded view front perspective view of the drive sheave of FIG. 5C ;
- FIG. 5F is a front view of a fall arrest assembly of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a control panel of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is block diagram of a control system of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8A is an assembled front perspective view of a tension adjusting assembly of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8B is an exploded front perspective view of the tension adjusting assembly of FIG. 8A ;
- FIG. 9A is an assembled front view of an upper cable guide of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9B is an exploded front view of the upper cable guide of FIG. 9A ;
- FIG. 10A is an assembled front view of an upper cable guide of another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10B is an assembled rear view of the upper cable guide of FIG. 10A ;
- FIG. 10C is an exploded view of the upper cable guide of FIG. 10A :
- FIG. 11A is back perspective view of another upper cable guide of an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11B is a front perspective view of the upper cable guide of FIG. 11A ;
- FIG. 11C is an exploded front perspective view of the upper cable guide of FIG. 11A ;
- FIG. 11D is a close up view of a section of the upper cable guide of FIG. 11A .
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that assists a user climb up and down a ladder.
- a looped cable or similar attaching means such as a looped rope is operatively coupled to the user.
- the cable provides a select pulling force on the user as the user climbs up or down on the ladder. Hence part of the user's weight is reduced when climbing or descending thereby reducing the effort needed by the user.
- the climb assist detects when a user has stopped and in response, ceases the pulling force.
- the climb assist is re-established by action of the user, such as pulling on the cable.
- a fall arrest system is integrated into the climb assist system.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B an embodiment of a climb assist system 100 is illustrated.
- FIG. 1A illustrates a front perspective view of a ladder 101 having the climb assist system 100 coupled thereon
- FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the ladder having the climb assist system 100 coupled thereon.
- Embodiments of the climb assist system 100 can be coupled to either a front or a back of a ladder 101 .
- the climb assist system 100 includes an upper cable guide 103 (or upper guide 103 ), a tension adjusting assembly 104 , a motor assembly 102 and a looped cable 120 .
- the looped cable 120 or looped rope 120 which is generally an elongated member can be referred to as a looped belt 120 .
- the upper cable guide 103 includes an extension member 106 that is coupled proximate an upper end of ladder 101 via attaching brackets 110 .
- a ladder hook 112 of the extension member 106 is used to position the extension member 106 in place on the ladder 101 while the attaching brackets 110 are engaged.
- a D-ring 118 is coupled to the extension member 106 of the upper cable guide 103 .
- This D-ring 118 can be used to attach a lanyard or lifeline coupled to a harness donned by a user when the user is working near the extension member 106 . Hence, D-ring 118 can be used for fall protection or work positioning.
- the D-ring 118 can also be used as a connection point for a winch to hoist the extension member up the ladder 101 for initial placement.
- An upper sheave assembly 116 is coupled proximate an upper end of the extension member 106 .
- the upper sheave assembly 116 routes the looped cable 120 as illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the tension adjusting assembly 104 includes a housing 105 that is attached to the ladder 101 with brackets 110 . Similar to the extension member 106 , the housing 105 includes a ladder hook 112 used to position the housing 105 on the ladder 101 while attaching brackets 110 are engaged.
- the motor assembly 102 is coupled to the tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- the motor assembly 102 provides pulling force on the looped cable 120 as is further described below. As FIG. 1B illustrates, the looped cable 120 is routed around the upper sheave assembly 116 and through the motor assembly 102 .
- a climb assist attaching member 122 is coupled to the looped cable 120 .
- a user attaches a safety harness and the like donned by the user to the attaching member 122 .
- the attaching member 122 is a detachable cable sleeve such as LAD-SAFTM detachable cable sleeve parts number 6116540 from DB Industries Inc.
- the looped cable 120 is a cable with its ends connected together with cable connections 121 to form a loop.
- a swageless termination system (not shown) is used to couple the cable ends together.
- Quick AttachTM Eye attachments from Suncor Stainless Inc. are used.
- Other methods of attaching cable ends together to form a loop are contemplated and the present invention is not limited to a specific method.
- FIG. 1B the looped cable 120 is a cable with its ends connected together with cable connections 121 to form a loop.
- a swageless termination system (not shown) is used to couple the cable ends together.
- Quick AttachTM Eye attachments from Suncor Stainless Inc. are used.
- Other methods of attaching cable ends together to form a loop are contemplated and the present invention is not limited to a specific
- bumpers 123 A and 123 B are positioned proximate either side of the cable connection. Further in one embodiment, the bumpers 123 A and 123 B are each made from a cylindrical piece of urethane positioned around the cable 120 . The bumpers 123 A and 123 B stop movement of the cable 120 before the cable connection can hit a vital part of the climb assist system 100 . In particular, if bumper 123 B comes into contact with the upper sheave assembly 116 or bumper 123 A comes in contact with the motor assembly 102 the cable 120 will stop moving. Further discussion relating to the movement and the stopping of the movement of the cable 120 is described below. Hence, bumpers 123 A and 123 B prevent the connection or other vital parts of the climb assist system 100 from being damaged.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate close up views of the motor assembly 102 and the tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- FIG. 2A is a close up rear perspective view of the motor assembly 102 and the tension adjusting assembly 104
- FIG. 2B is a close up front perspective view of the motor assembly 102 and the tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- motor adjusting bracket 204 illustrated in FIG. 2A is coupled to a retaining plate 412 of the motor assembly 102 and an attaching member 208 that is received in the housing 105 of the tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- the attaching member 208 is accessed via an opening 206 that extends through the housing 105 of the tension adjusting assembly 104 as illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the attaching member 208 in one embodiment, is coupled to attaching bracket 204 and retaining plate 412 by a shaft 252 that extends through an attaching opening 825 in the attaching member (illustrated in FIG. 8B ) and apertures 270 in the attaching bracket 204 and aperture 272 in the retaining plate 412 .
- a screw 205 passing through the attaching bracket engages an aperture 811 (illustrated in FIG. 8B ) to prevent a rotation of the attaching member 208 in the housing 105 when the adjusting member 108 is turned.
- the size and shape of attaching member 208 is selected to fit snuggly within the housing 105 to prevent rotation.
- screw 205 is not used.
- the attaching bracket 204 is further coupled to the retaining plate 412 through opening 206 in housing 105 via fastener 250 as illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the positioning of the attaching member 208 within the housing 105 is controlled by adjusting member 108 .
- the tension adjusting assembly 104 is further discussed in regards to FIGS. 8A and 8B discussed below.
- FIG. 2A illustrates a proximity switch 250 .
- the proximity switch 250 is used to monitor the movement of a sheave as further discussed below. Movement of the sheave in embodiments is used at least in part to control the motor assembly 102 . This is also further discussed below in regards to FIG. 7 .
- the motor assembly 102 includes four different sheave assemblies 209 , 211 , 213 and 215 around which the cable 120 is routed. In particular, sheave assemblies 215 , 213 and 211 route the looped cable 120 around drive sheave assembly 209 .
- FIG. 2C illustrates the routing of the looped cable 120 through the sheave assemblies 209 , 211 , 213 and 215 of the motor assembly 102 .
- FIG. 3 a close up front perspective view of the motor assembly 102 is illustrated.
- the fall arrest system 330 includes a ring catch 304 that is coupled to a guard cover 420 of the drive sheave assembly 209 .
- the ring catch 304 includes inner protrusions 306 .
- Pawls 302 are coupled to a drive sheave 210 of the drive sheave assembly 209 .
- the pawls 302 rotate with the drive sheave 210 .
- the pawls 302 are configured to engage the inner protrusions 306 of the ring catch 304 thereby stopping the rotation of the drive sheave 210 when the drive sheave 210 is rotated in a direction opposite than a climb assist direction at a select speed.
- the looped cable 120 upon which the user is attached will be pulled in the opposite direction (down) of the climb assist direction (up) in a fast manner.
- the looped cable 102 which is in frictional contact with the drive sheave 210 , will move the drive sheave 210 in an opposite direction of the climb assist direction in response to the fall in a relatively fast manner.
- FIG. 3 Also illustrated in FIG. 3 is a control panel 320 that is coupled to the motor assembly 102 in this example. In other embodiments the control panel 320 is located in different locations on the climb assist assembly 100 . The control panel 320 provides a user interface to the climb assist assembly 100 . An example of a control panel is described in relation to FIG. 6 described below.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate the motor assembly 102 .
- FIG. 4A illustrates a front perspective view of an assembled motor assembly 102
- FIG. 4B illustrated a front perspective view of an unassembled, exploded motor assembly 102
- the motor assembly 102 includes a motor 402 that has a drive shaft 410 .
- the motor 402 rotates the drive shaft 410 .
- the components as set out in FIG. 4B are coupled together by fasteners 450 , 452 , 454 and 460 and nuts 458 as illustrated.
- Attached to a housing of the motor 102 is a retaining plate 412 that includes an opening 411 for the drive shaft 410 to extend therethrough.
- a first routing sheave 212 of the first routing sheave assembly 211 , a second routing sheave 214 of the second routing sheave assembly 213 and a third routing sheave 216 of the third routing sheave assembly 215 are rotationally coupled to the retaining plate 412 .
- a first guard cover 414 fits around the first and second routing sheaves 212 and 214 .
- First guard cover 414 includes a first opening 415 that provides a path for the looped cable 120 to the second routing sheave 214 and a second opening 413 that provides a path for the looped cable 120 to the first routing sheave 212 .
- a first sheave cover 406 is coupled to the first guard cover 414 to cover a front of the first and second routing sheaves 212 and 214 .
- a second guard cover 442 fits around the third routing sheave 216 .
- the second guard cover 442 includes first and second openings 441 and 443 that provide a path for the looped cable 120 to and from the third routing sheave 216 .
- a second sheave cover 408 is coupled to the second guard cover 442 to cover a front of the third routing sheave 216 .
- the drive sheave 210 is coupled to the drive shaft 410 of the motor 402 via slip clutch 502 .
- a third guard cover 420 is coupled to the retaining plate 412 to cover the looped cable 120 in a V-shaped groove of the drive sheave 210 .
- the third guard cover 420 includes a first cable notch 421 and a second cable notch 423 that provides a path for the looped cable 120 to and from the drive sheave 210 .
- the ring catch 304 is coupled to the third guard cover 420 as illustrated.
- a first and second drive sheave covers 404 and 422 are coupled to the ring catch 304 to cover the front of the drive sheave 210 .
- FIG. 4C an assembled front perspective view of a motor assembly 430 of another embodiment is illustrated.
- a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag 434 is used to identify the climb assist system 100 and track inspections and other information relating to the climb assist system 100 .
- plate 434 that is coupled to first sheave cover 406 .
- FIG. 4D An exploded front perspective view of motor assembly 430 is illustrated in FIG. 4D . This view illustrates how fasteners 434 engage washers 436 and bearings 438 to rotationally couple the respective first, second and third routing sheaves 212 , 214 and 216 to the retaining plate 412 .
- the drive sheave 210 is further illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B .
- FIG. 5A a front perspective assembled view of the drive sheave 210 including a slip clutch 502 is illustrated.
- FIG. 5B a front perspective exploded view of the drive sheave 210 and slip clutch 502 is illustrated.
- the drive sheave 210 includes a sheave 508 .
- Sheave 508 has a groove 507 that receives the looped cable 120 (not shown).
- Groove 507 is V-shaped in one embodiment. Friction between the sheave 508 and the looped cable 120 cause the looped cable 120 to move. The tighter the tension on the looped cable 120 the more friction is created.
- the slip clutch 502 includes a stub shaft 521 .
- the stub shaft 521 includes a central bore 501 , a neck portion 526 and a cylindrical shaft portion 518 that extends from the neck portion 526 .
- the central bore 501 receives the drive shaft 410 of the motor 402 (illustrated in FIG. 4B ).
- the shaft portion 518 of the stub shaft 521 includes threads 524 and first and second flat surfaces 520 and 522 as illustrated.
- a first friction disk 504 has a first and second interior straight portion 503 and 505 that each abuts a respective first and second flat surface 522 and 520 of the shaft portion 518 of the stub shaft 521 .
- a bushing 506 is received between the sheave 508 and stub shaft 521 .
- the sheave 508 is retained on the shaft 518 of the stub shaft 521 with a nut 514 that engages threads 524 on the shaft 528 of the stub shaft 521 .
- a second friction disk 510 and a washer 512 are positioned between the nut and the sheave 508 .
- the second friction disk 510 that is positioned against the sheave 508 includes first and second straight portions 511 and 513 that abut the respective first and second flat surfaces 522 and 520 of the shaft portion 518 of the stub shaft 521 .
- the slip clutch 502 allows sheave 508 to slip in relation to the drive shaft 410 if too much force is exerted. Hence, the slip clutch 502 prevents the motor assembly 102 from pulling the cable 102 with more force than is desired. For example, if an electric/electronic failure would occur that would cause the motor to provide too high of a torque output, the clutch 502 would prevent the user from being entirely lifted. In another example, the clutch 520 would slip if the user was to get their foot, clothing, tools etc. caught on something during the climb.
- FIGS. 5C through 5E illustrations of the drive sheave 210 including the pawls 530 of the fall arrest system is illustrated.
- FIG. 5C is a front view of a drive sheave 210 of one embodiment.
- FIG. 5D is a cross-sectional side view of the drive sheave 210 of FIG. 5C along line BB and
- FIG. 5E is an exploded view front perspective view of the drive sheave 210 of FIG. 5C .
- the fall arrest system includes biasing members 530 .
- the biasing members 530 in one embodiment are springs.
- a first end of each pawl 302 is pivotally coupled to a side plate 210 a of the drive sheave 210 via fasteners 532 and bearings 532 .
- Each biasing member 530 is coupled between a second end of a respective pawl 302 and side plate 210 a of the drive sheave 210 .
- the biasing members 530 bias the pawls 302 away from the inner protrusions 306 of the ring catch 304 (illustrated in FIG. 3 ) until enough centrifugal force is created by the speed of the drive sheave 210 to counter the force of the biasing members 530 . This will occur during a fall event.
- the engagement of the pawls 302 with the inner protrusions 306 of the ring catch 304 provide the fall arrest function of the fall arrest system.
- FIG. 5F illustrates another embodiment of a fall arrest assembly 550 including pawls 302 A and 302 B and ring catch 304 .
- This fall arrest assembly 550 can be used in any type of fall arrest system implementing pivoting pawls to prevent the pay out of a lifeline during a fall event.
- the bearings are bushings 532 made from a compressible material such as but not limited to elastic material such as urethane. This helps prevent “ratcheting” during a fall event. Ratcheting is a term used in the art to describe when the weight on a locked lifeline rebounds upward upon impact. The upward rebound can release the brake assembly (e.g.
- Fall arrest system 550 in this example includes two pawls 302 A and 302 B. It will be understood that the one or more pawls could be used and that the present invention is not limited to two pawls.
- Each of the pawls 302 A and 302 B has a first end that is pivotally coupled to a side plate 210 a of a rotational drum such as drive sheave 210 .
- the drive sheave 210 is in a rotational connection with the lifeline such as the loop cable 120 as discussed above.
- Around the pivot connection 570 is the elastic bushing 532 .
- biasing members 530 are coupled between connecting apertures 556 in the respective pawls 302 A and 302 B and screws 558 .
- the biasing members 530 bias the pawls 302 away from the inner protrusions 306 of the ring catch 304 until enough centrifugal force is created by the speed of the drive sheave 210 to counter the force of the biasing members 530 , thus allowing the pawls to pivot outward.
- FIG. 5F illustrates the fall arrest assembly 550 during a fall arrest event.
- FIG. 5F illustrates, pawl 302 A pivoted such that surface 552 of pawl 302 A engages surface 554 of an inner protrusion 306 .
- This illustration further shows how the shape of the elastic bushing 532 deforms or compresses under a force provided by pawl 302 A in response to a fall event.
- radial length 560 indicated by the respective arrows of a portion of bushing 532 associated with pawl 302 A, is illustrated as being smaller than radial length 562 , indicated by the respective arrows of another portion of the bushing 532 associated with pawl 302 A.
- radial lengths 560 and 562 can be compared to radial lengths 560 ′ and 562 ′ associated with pawl 302 B which is not engaged with an inner protrusion 306 . As illustrated, radial length 560 is less than radial length 560 ′ and radial length 562 is more than radial length 562 ′.
- bushing 532 associated with pawl 302 A deforms which absorbs some of the energy generated during the impact of the surface 552 of pawl 302 A on surface 554 of the inner protrusion 306 .
- the energy is absorbed instead of being released back (rebound) as is typical for a rigid contact system (for example metal on metal).
- the deformation of the bushing 532 allows a slight rotation of the sheave in the opposite direction of the fall before the pawl disengages. This is because it takes a few degrees of sheave rotation for the bushing to go back to its original non-deformed shape.
- the play (differing radial lengths) provided by the elastic bushing 532 during the few degrees of the sheave rotation is enough to help prevent disengagement between pawl 302 A and the inner protrusion 306 of the ring catch 304 (ratchet wheel).
- the deformation provided by the elastic bushings 532 allows the system to catch up with the rebound without disengaging the pawl 302 A from the inner protrusion 306 .
- the use of elastic bushings 532 prevents ratcheting.
- only one pawl 302 A is illustrated in FIG. 5F as engaging an inner protrusion, in other embodiments more than one pawl could engage inner protrusions during a fall event.
- fall arrest assembly 550 is illustrated as being coupled to the drive sheave 210 of the climb assist system 100 , it can be used in any type of fall arrest system utilizing a drum and one or more pawls such as but not limited to self-retracting lifelines.
- a control panel 600 of one embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- the control panel 600 provides a user interface for the climb assist system 100 similar to the control panel 320 of FIG. 3 .
- one of the user controls is a pull-up force control 602 that regulates the amount of force applied to the drive shaft 410 by the motor 402 .
- the amount of force selected depends on the weight of the user including the weight of any equipment or tools the user is carrying as well as the user's personal preference and comfort.
- the lifting force can be adjusted between 50 to 120 lbs.
- other ranges of lifting force are contemplated depending on the application and the presenting invention is not limited to a specific range.
- an on/off switch 606 that turns the motor 402 of the climb assist system 100 on when in use and off when not in use.
- Indicators 608 and 610 are used to provide a visual indication to a user of the status of the climb assist system such as whether it is going up or it is going down.
- An emergency stop control 604 allows a user proximate the control panel, to stop the motor 104 of the climb assist system 100 in a fast manner if an emergency is encountered.
- a retrieval control 650 allows a second user to retrieve the attaching member 122 when it is positioned proximate the top of the ladder 101 and the first user has disconnect their safety harness from the climb assist attaching member 122 of the cable 120 .
- the control panel 600 in this embodiment also includes labels 612 , 614 and 616 .
- label 612 relates to specifications of the system 100
- label 614 relates to warnings
- label 616 relates to instructions for use.
- a controller 702 is coupled to a control panel, such as control panel 600 of FIG. 6 , to receive user inputs 704 .
- the controller 702 is coupled to control the motor 402 based on the user inputs and a signal from the proximity switch 250 .
- the proximity switch 250 illustrated further in FIG. 2A monitors the movement of a sheave of the motor assembly 102 .
- the proximity switch 250 can generally be referred to as a movement sensor. As discussed above, in use the proximity switch 250 monitors the movement of its associated sheave. Any one of the sheaves, 212 , 214 , 216 or 210 illustrated in FIG.
- the present invention is not limited to monitoring a specific sheave 212 , 214 , 216 or 210 for movement. If the monitored sheave stops, the proximity switch 250 (or movement sensor), sends a signal to the controller 702 which stops the motor 402 . To start the motor back up for climb assist, in one embodiment, the user simply tugs on the looped cable 120 which causes the monitored sheave 212 , 214 , 216 or 210 to move which in turn is detected by the movement sensor. The movement sensor sends a signal to the controller 702 which in response starts the motor 402 for climb assist.
- the movement sensor sends signals to the controller 702 based on actions of a user coupled to the looped cable 120 .
- an output 708 such as visual indicators 608 and 610 of FIG. 6 which are controlled by the controller 702 as illustrated in FIG. 7 .
- the controller 702 includes a variable frequency drive (VFD) which controls the torque and speed of the motor.
- VFD variable frequency drive
- the VFD ensures the motor 402 provides an appropriate amount of torque.
- the VFD causes the motor to rotate at an appropriate speed to achieve a desired torque.
- the VFD adjusts the speed of the motor 402 to catch up to the user until the appropriate torque is reached.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate an embodiment of a tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- friction between the cable 120 and the drive sheave 210 causes the cable 120 to move.
- Tension, controlled by the tension adjustment assembly 104 determines at least in part, the friction between the cable 120 and the drive sheave 210 .
- FIG. 8A illustrates an assembled front perspective view of the tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- FIG. 8B illustrates an exploded front perspective view of the tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- the tension adjusting assembly 104 includes a housing 105 that is coupled to a ladder 101 at least in part with ladder hook 112 .
- the housing 105 has an opening 206 that extends through opposing sides.
- an attaching member 208 is received in the housing 105 .
- the motor assembly 103 (not shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B ) is coupled to attaching member 208 as discussed above in relation to FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- attaching openings 825 in the attaching member 208 illustrated in FIG. 8B are used to couple the attaching bracket 204 and retaining plate 412 of the motor assembly 102 as illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B to the attaching member 208 via shaft 252 .
- the tension adjusting assembly 104 includes an adjustment member 108 and a moving support 803 .
- the moving support 803 is moved down to adjust the tension in the cable 120 .
- the moving support 803 includes the attaching member 208 as discussed above.
- the moving support 803 further includes a biasing member 808 , a washer 806 , shaft 252 and bearings 812 A and 812 B.
- the shaft 252 fits through openings 825 in the attaching member 208 .
- the bearings 812 A and 812 B fit on the shaft 252 proximate respective ends of the shaft 252 .
- respective retaining rings 816 A and 816 B are positioned between the bearings 812 A and 812 B and an outer surface of the attaching member 208 .
- the retaining rings 816 A and 816 B ensure the attaching tube 208 stays in a middle portion of the housing 105 which is square in one embodiment.
- the bearings 812 A and 812 B guide the attaching member 208 in the openings 206 in opposite sides of the housing 105 of the tension adjusting assembly 104 . This is illustrated in regard to bearing 812 B in opening 206 in FIG. 8A .
- the adjusting member 108 threadably engages threaded aperture 804 in the housing 105 to move the adjusting member 108 up and down.
- Lock nut 802 is tightened when the desired amount of tension is achieved to retain the moving supporting 803 in a desired position within the housing 105 .
- the adjustment member 108 has an engaging end 850 that engages washer 806 that in turn engages a first end of biasing member 808 .
- a second end of biasing member 808 engages the shaft 252 .
- the motor assembly 102 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B ) coupled to the attaching member 208 forces the attaching member 208 toward the nut 802 ( FIG. 8B ) at the top of the tension adjusting assembly 104 .
- the engaging end 850 of the adjusting member 108 abutting the washer 806 counters this force.
- the tension is increased by turning the adjusting member 108 in the threaded aperture 804 so the engaging end 850 of the adjusting member 108 moves away from the threaded aperture 804 and further compresses the biasing member 808 on the shaft 252 .
- the rotation of the adjusting member 108 adjusts the tension of the cable 102 in the drive sheave 210 .
- it is important to maintain enough tension so that an arrest of a fall is achieved and so the correct torque is transmitted to the user for climb assistance.
- a label 810 is used so a user can visually verify the correct amount of tension is being used.
- the label 810 in relation to the position of washer 806 in a window 827 of the attaching member 208 indicates whether the tension is low, high or ok.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate an upper cable guide 103 that is coupled to a top of a ladder.
- FIG. 9A illustrates an assembled front perspective view of an upper cable guide 103
- FIG. 9B illustrates an exploded front perspective view of the upper cable guide 103 .
- the extension member 106 of the upper cable guide 103 includes a ladder hook 112 , D-ring 118 and an upper sheave system 116 as discussed above.
- the extension member 106 is a square tube.
- the D-ring 118 is coupled to the extension member via bracket 922 and fasteners 930 and 932 .
- the upper sheave system 116 includes an upper mounting plate 902 , an upper guard cover 904 an upper sheave 906 and an upper cover 908 .
- the upper mounting plate 902 is coupled to the extension member 106 via fasteners 930 and 932 .
- the upper guard cover 904 fits around the upper sheave 906 .
- the upper guard cover 904 includes openings 903 and 905 that allow for a path for the looped cable 120 (not shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B ) to and from the upper sheave 906 .
- the upper cover 908 covers a front of the sheave 906 and is coupled to the upper guard cover 904 and upper mounting plate 902 via fasteners 940 as illustrated.
- FIGS. 10A , 10 B and 10 C illustrate another embodiment of an upper cable guide 1000 having a cable position adjustment plate 1014 .
- FIG. 10A illustrates a front perspective view of the upper cable guide 1000
- FIG. 10B illustrates a rear perspective view of the upper cable guide 1000
- FIG. 10C illustrated a front exploded perspective view of the upper cable guide 1000 .
- This upper cable guide 1000 includes an extension member 1002 that is attached proximate a second end of a ladder similar to extension member 106 of FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- a ladder hook 1006 is coupled to the extension member 1002 via fasteners 1020 .
- a D-ring 1008 is coupled to the extension member 1002 via bracket 1018 .
- Bracket 1018 is coupled in part to the extension member 1002 via bolt 1022 , washer 1050 and nut 1048 .
- An upper sheave assembly 1004 is coupled to the adjustment plate 1014 .
- the upper sheave assembly 1004 includes an upper sheave 1010 that is rotationally coupled to the adjustment plate 1014 via fastener 1040 , washers 1042 and nut 1046 .
- a bearing 1044 is positioned between a surface of fastener 1040 and a portion of the upper sheave 1010 that defines a central aperture 1060 passing through the upper sheave 1010 .
- An upper guard cover 1012 covers a portion of cable 120 (not shown) received in the upper sheave 1010 .
- the upper guard cover 1012 has a first opening 1062 and second opening 1064 that allow the cable 120 (not shown) to enter into and exit out of the upper sheave 1010 .
- a front upper cover 1016 is used to cover the front of the sheave 1010 .
- the front upper cover 1016 and the upper guard cover 1012 are coupled to the adjustment plate 1014 via fasteners 1038 .
- the adjustment plate 1014 includes upper and lower slots 1030 A and 1030 B.
- the adjustment plate 1014 is slidably coupled to the extension member 1002 via bolts 1024 A and 1024 B that pass through the upper and lower slots 1030 A and 1030 B and through apertures 1032 A and 1032 B in the extension member 1002 .
- Nuts 1036 A and 1036 B retain the bolts 1024 A and 1024 B in the upper and lower slots 1030 A and 1030 B of the adjustment plate 1014 and the apertures 1032 A and 1032 B of the extension member 1002 .
- washers 1026 A and 1026 B and spacers 1028 A and 1028 B are used with bolts 1024 A and 1024 B.
- bolts 1024 A and 1024 B are loosened and the assembly 1004 is slid in slots 1030 A and 1030 B to a desired position.
- the bolts 1024 A and 1024 B are then tightened to maintain the assembly 1004 in the desired position.
- this embodiment allows for the positioning of the looped cable 102 in relation to a ladder 101 .
- One position of the looped cable 120 in relation to the ladder 101 is illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- FIG. 11A illustrates a back perspective view of the upper cable guide 1100
- FIG. 11B illustrates a front perspective view of the upper cable guide 1100
- FIG. 11C illustrated a front exploded perspective view of the upper cable guide 1100
- This upper cable guide 1100 includes an extension member 1102 that is attached proximate a second end of a ladder similar to extension member 106 of FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- a ladder hook 1106 is coupled to the extension member 1106 .
- a D-ring 1108 is coupled to the extension member 1102 via bracket 1118 .
- Bracket 1118 is coupled in part to the extension member 1002 via fasteners 1124 A and 1124 B and nuts 1136 A and 1136 B respectively.
- An upper sheave assembly 1104 is coupled to an adjustment plate 1114 .
- the upper sheave assembly 1104 includes an upper sheave 1110 that is rotationally coupled to a retaining plate 1170 via fastener 1140 , washers 1142 and nut 1148 .
- fastener 1140 passes through a retaining plate central opening 1170 c in the retaining plates and is engaged with nut 1148 .
- a bearing 1144 is positioned between a surface of fastener 1140 and a portion of the upper sheave 1110 that defines a central aperture 1160 passing through the upper sheave 1110 .
- An upper guard cover 1112 covers a portion of cable 120 (not shown) received in the upper sheave 1110 .
- the upper guard cover 1112 has a first opening 1162 and second opening 1164 that allow the cable 120 (not shown) to enter into and exit out of the upper sheave 1110 .
- a front upper cover 1116 is used to cover the front of the sheave 1110 .
- the front upper cover 1116 and the upper guard cover 1112 are coupled to the retaining plate 1070 via fasteners 1138 .
- the upper cable guide 1100 of this embodiment further includes an adjustment plate 1114 .
- the adjustment plate 1114 includes a first slot 1114 C and a second slot 1114 D.
- a connecting third slot 1114 E is positioned between the first and second slots 1114 C and 1114 D.
- the third slot 1114 E has a height that is greater than the height of the first and second slots 1114 C and 1114 D.
- the retaining plate 1170 is slidably coupled to the adjustment plate 1114 .
- fasteners 1172 A and 1172 B passing through apertures 1170 A and 1170 B in the retaining plate 1170 and in slots 1114 C and 1114 D respectfully are retained via washers 1150 and nuts 1146 .
- Nut 1148 coupled to fasteners 1140 is received in the central slot 1114 E.
- the adjustment plate 1114 is coupled to extension member 1102 via fasters 1124 A and 1124 B.
- fasteners 1124 A and 1124 B passing through, apertures 1114 A and 1114 B in the adjustment plate 1114 , passages 1132 A and 1132 B in the extension member 1102 are coupled to the extension member 1102 via nuts 1136 A and 1136 B.
- Spacers 1128 A and 1128 B are used to space the adjustment plate 1114 from the extension member 1102 .
- the adjustment plate 1114 is not symmetrical and therefore its assembly in the right position is critical.
- a notch 1182 is placed in a surface that defines slot 1114 E as indicated in the close up view of section 1180 in FIG. 11D .
- the notch 1182 in this embodiment indicates the adjustment plate 1114 should be positioned with the notch 1182 towards the ground when assembling the upper cable guide 1100 .
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Description
- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/196,716, entitled “Climb Assist System,” filed on Mar. 2, 2009, and Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/167,459 entitled “Climb Assist System,” filed on Apr. 7, 2009, which are both incorporated in their entirety herein by reference. This Application is further related to U.S. Utility application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket No. 221P249USU1), entitled “Climb Assist System,” filed on even date herewith which is also incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.
- The ability to service devices that are elevated requires a system for getting a service technician to the device. One common system used to reach elevated locations is a ladder. However, when the distance to reach the device is significant, the use of a ladder is restricted to only those individuals that are physically capable of climbing the distance of the ladder. Safety issues also have to be considered. The more fatigue a worker is experiencing, the more likely an accident could occur such as slipping and falling. Hence, fatigue that comes with climbing great distances should be taken into consideration when implementing a system to reach a device at an elevated location.
- For the reasons stated above and for other reasons stated below which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification, there is a need in the art for an effective and safe means to assist a worker climb a ladder.
- The above-mentioned problems of current systems are addressed by embodiments of the present invention and will be understood by reading and studying the following specification. The following summary is made by way of example and not by way of limitation. It is merely provided to aid the reader in understanding some of the aspects of the invention.
- A fall arrest assembly is provided. The fall arrest assembly includes a rotational drum, at least one pawl and a catch. The rotational drum is configured to rotate in response to a movement of a lifeline. The least one pawl is in rotational communication with the rotational drum. The at least one pawl is further configured to pivot about a pivot connection in response to select rotational velocities of the rotational drum. The at least one pawl is also configured to engage the catch when the at least one pawl pivots in response to the select rotational velocities of the rotational drum to stop the rotation of the rotational drum and movement of the lifeline. An elastic bushing for each pivot connection is also used. Each elastic bushing is positioned about an associated pivot connection of an associated pawl. The elastic bushings deform in shape as an associated pawl engages the at least one portion of the catch.
- The present invention can be more easily understood and further advantages and uses thereof more readily apparent, when considered in view of the detailed description and the following figures in which:
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FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of a ladder having a climb assist system of one embodiment of the present invention coupled thereon; -
FIG. 1B is rear perspective view of the ladder having the climb assist system ofFIG. 1A coupled thereon; -
FIG. 2A is a close up rear perspective view of a motor assembly and tension adjusting assembly of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2B is a close up front perspective view of the motor assembly and the tension adjusting assembly ofFIG. 2A ; -
FIG. 2C illustrates the routing of a cable through sheaves of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a close up front view of a motor assembly of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4A is an assembled front prospective view of a motor assembly of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4B is an exploded front prospective view of the motor assembly ofFIG. 4A ; -
FIG. 4C is an assembled front perspective view of a motor assembly of another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4D is an exploded front perspective view of a motor assembly of another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5A is an assembled front view of a drive sheave of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5B is an exploded front perspective view of the drive sheave ofFIG. 5A ; -
FIG. 5C is a front view of a drive sheave of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5D is a cross-sectional side view of the drive sheave ofFIG. 5C along line BB; -
FIG. 5E is an exploded view front perspective view of the drive sheave ofFIG. 5C ; -
FIG. 5F is a front view of a fall arrest assembly of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is an illustration of a control panel of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is block diagram of a control system of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8A is an assembled front perspective view of a tension adjusting assembly of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8B is an exploded front perspective view of the tension adjusting assembly ofFIG. 8A ; -
FIG. 9A is an assembled front view of an upper cable guide of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 9B is an exploded front view of the upper cable guide ofFIG. 9A ; -
FIG. 10A is an assembled front view of an upper cable guide of another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 10B is an assembled rear view of the upper cable guide ofFIG. 10A ; -
FIG. 10C is an exploded view of the upper cable guide ofFIG. 10A : -
FIG. 11A is back perspective view of another upper cable guide of an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 11B is a front perspective view of the upper cable guide ofFIG. 11A ; -
FIG. 11C is an exploded front perspective view of the upper cable guide ofFIG. 11A ; and -
FIG. 11D is a close up view of a section of the upper cable guide ofFIG. 11A . - In accordance with common practice, the various described features are not drawn to scale but are drawn to emphasize specific features relevant to the present invention. Reference characters denote like elements throughout Figures and text.
- In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the inventions may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that logical, mechanical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims and equivalents thereof.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that assists a user climb up and down a ladder. In embodiments, a looped cable or similar attaching means such as a looped rope is operatively coupled to the user. The cable provides a select pulling force on the user as the user climbs up or down on the ladder. Hence part of the user's weight is reduced when climbing or descending thereby reducing the effort needed by the user. In some embodiments, the climb assist detects when a user has stopped and in response, ceases the pulling force. In these embodiments, the climb assist is re-established by action of the user, such as pulling on the cable. In further embodiments, a fall arrest system is integrated into the climb assist system.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B an embodiment of aclimb assist system 100 is illustrated. In particular,FIG. 1A illustrates a front perspective view of aladder 101 having the climb assistsystem 100 coupled thereon andFIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the ladder having the climb assistsystem 100 coupled thereon. Embodiments of the climb assistsystem 100 can be coupled to either a front or a back of aladder 101. Theclimb assist system 100 includes an upper cable guide 103 (or upper guide 103), atension adjusting assembly 104, amotor assembly 102 and a loopedcable 120. The loopedcable 120 or loopedrope 120 which is generally an elongated member can be referred to as a loopedbelt 120. Theupper cable guide 103 includes anextension member 106 that is coupled proximate an upper end ofladder 101 via attachingbrackets 110. Aladder hook 112 of theextension member 106 is used to position theextension member 106 in place on theladder 101 while the attachingbrackets 110 are engaged. A D-ring 118 is coupled to theextension member 106 of theupper cable guide 103. This D-ring 118 can be used to attach a lanyard or lifeline coupled to a harness donned by a user when the user is working near theextension member 106. Hence, D-ring 118 can be used for fall protection or work positioning. The D-ring 118 can also be used as a connection point for a winch to hoist the extension member up theladder 101 for initial placement. Anupper sheave assembly 116 is coupled proximate an upper end of theextension member 106. Theupper sheave assembly 116 routes the loopedcable 120 as illustrated inFIG. 1B . - The
tension adjusting assembly 104 includes ahousing 105 that is attached to theladder 101 withbrackets 110. Similar to theextension member 106, thehousing 105 includes aladder hook 112 used to position thehousing 105 on theladder 101 while attachingbrackets 110 are engaged. Themotor assembly 102 is coupled to thetension adjusting assembly 104. Themotor assembly 102 provides pulling force on the loopedcable 120 as is further described below. AsFIG. 1B illustrates, the loopedcable 120 is routed around theupper sheave assembly 116 and through themotor assembly 102. A climb assist attachingmember 122 is coupled to the loopedcable 120. A user attaches a safety harness and the like donned by the user to the attachingmember 122. In one embodiment the attachingmember 122 is a detachable cable sleeve such as LAD-SAF™ detachable cable sleeve parts number 6116540 from DB Industries Inc. In the embodiment ofFIG. 1B , the loopedcable 120 is a cable with its ends connected together withcable connections 121 to form a loop. In another embodiment, a swageless termination system (not shown) is used to couple the cable ends together. In an example of this system, Quick Attach™ Eye attachments from Suncor Stainless Inc. are used. Other methods of attaching cable ends together to form a loop are contemplated and the present invention is not limited to a specific method. In the embodiment ofFIG. 1B , bumpers 123A and 123B are positioned proximate either side of the cable connection. Further in one embodiment, the bumpers 123A and 123B are each made from a cylindrical piece of urethane positioned around thecable 120. The bumpers 123A and 123B stop movement of thecable 120 before the cable connection can hit a vital part of the climb assistsystem 100. In particular, if bumper 123B comes into contact with theupper sheave assembly 116 or bumper 123A comes in contact with themotor assembly 102 thecable 120 will stop moving. Further discussion relating to the movement and the stopping of the movement of thecable 120 is described below. Hence, bumpers 123A and 123B prevent the connection or other vital parts of the climb assistsystem 100 from being damaged. -
FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate close up views of themotor assembly 102 and thetension adjusting assembly 104. In particular,FIG. 2A is a close up rear perspective view of themotor assembly 102 and thetension adjusting assembly 104 andFIG. 2B is a close up front perspective view of themotor assembly 102 and thetension adjusting assembly 104. Referring toFIGS. 2A and 2B , how themotor assembly 102 is coupled to thetension adjusting assembly 104 is illustrated. In particular,motor adjusting bracket 204 illustrated inFIG. 2A is coupled to a retainingplate 412 of themotor assembly 102 and an attachingmember 208 that is received in thehousing 105 of thetension adjusting assembly 104. The attachingmember 208 is accessed via anopening 206 that extends through thehousing 105 of thetension adjusting assembly 104 as illustrated inFIGS. 2A and 2B . The attachingmember 208, in one embodiment, is coupled to attachingbracket 204 and retainingplate 412 by ashaft 252 that extends through an attaching opening 825 in the attaching member (illustrated inFIG. 8B ) and apertures 270 in the attachingbracket 204 and aperture 272 in the retainingplate 412. Further in one embodiment, ascrew 205 passing through the attaching bracket engages an aperture 811 (illustrated inFIG. 8B ) to prevent a rotation of the attachingmember 208 in thehousing 105 when the adjustingmember 108 is turned. In yet another embodiment, the size and shape of attachingmember 208 is selected to fit snuggly within thehousing 105 to prevent rotation. In this embodiment,screw 205 is not used. The attachingbracket 204 is further coupled to the retainingplate 412 throughopening 206 inhousing 105 viafastener 250 as illustrated inFIGS. 2A and 2B . The positioning of the attachingmember 208 within thehousing 105 is controlled by adjustingmember 108. Thetension adjusting assembly 104 is further discussed in regards toFIGS. 8A and 8B discussed below. - Further illustrated in
FIG. 2A is climbassist bracket 202 that couples the climb assist attachingmember 122 to thecable 120. In addition,FIG. 2A illustrates aproximity switch 250. Theproximity switch 250 is used to monitor the movement of a sheave as further discussed below. Movement of the sheave in embodiments is used at least in part to control themotor assembly 102. This is also further discussed below in regards toFIG. 7 . Themotor assembly 102 includes fourdifferent sheave assemblies cable 120 is routed. In particular,sheave assemblies cable 120 arounddrive sheave assembly 209. Engagement of the loopedcable 120 on thedrive sheave assembly 209 provides movement of the loopedcable 120.FIG. 2C illustrates the routing of the loopedcable 120 through thesheave assemblies motor assembly 102. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , a close up front perspective view of themotor assembly 102 is illustrated. This view illustrates afall arrest system 330 of one embodiment of the present invention. Thefall arrest system 330 includes aring catch 304 that is coupled to aguard cover 420 of thedrive sheave assembly 209. Thering catch 304 includesinner protrusions 306.Pawls 302 are coupled to adrive sheave 210 of thedrive sheave assembly 209. Thepawls 302 rotate with thedrive sheave 210. Thepawls 302 are configured to engage theinner protrusions 306 of thering catch 304 thereby stopping the rotation of thedrive sheave 210 when thedrive sheave 210 is rotated in a direction opposite than a climb assist direction at a select speed. Hence, if a user slips and falls, the loopedcable 120 upon which the user is attached, will be pulled in the opposite direction (down) of the climb assist direction (up) in a fast manner. The loopedcable 102, which is in frictional contact with thedrive sheave 210, will move thedrive sheave 210 in an opposite direction of the climb assist direction in response to the fall in a relatively fast manner. This relatively fast rotation will cause thepawls 302 to engage theinner protrusions 306 of thering catch 304 thereby further preventing this directional movement of thedrive sheave 210. Once thedrive sheave 210 stops moving so will thecable 120 thereby arresting the fall. Since this fall arrest system (pawls 302 and ring catch 304) are mechanical, the fall arrest system works even if there is a power failure to the climb assistsystem 100. Further discussion of the fall arrest system is discussed below in regards toFIGS. 5C through 5E below. Also illustrated inFIG. 3 is acontrol panel 320 that is coupled to themotor assembly 102 in this example. In other embodiments thecontrol panel 320 is located in different locations on the climb assistassembly 100. Thecontrol panel 320 provides a user interface to the climb assistassembly 100. An example of a control panel is described in relation toFIG. 6 described below. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate themotor assembly 102. In particular,FIG. 4A illustrates a front perspective view of an assembledmotor assembly 102 andFIG. 4B illustrated a front perspective view of an unassembled, explodedmotor assembly 102. Themotor assembly 102 includes amotor 402 that has adrive shaft 410. Themotor 402 rotates thedrive shaft 410. Generally the components as set out inFIG. 4B are coupled together byfasteners nuts 458 as illustrated. Attached to a housing of themotor 102 is a retainingplate 412 that includes anopening 411 for thedrive shaft 410 to extend therethrough. Afirst routing sheave 212 of the firstrouting sheave assembly 211, asecond routing sheave 214 of the secondrouting sheave assembly 213 and athird routing sheave 216 of the thirdrouting sheave assembly 215 are rotationally coupled to the retainingplate 412. Afirst guard cover 414 fits around the first and second routing sheaves 212 and 214.First guard cover 414 includes afirst opening 415 that provides a path for the loopedcable 120 to thesecond routing sheave 214 and asecond opening 413 that provides a path for the loopedcable 120 to thefirst routing sheave 212. Afirst sheave cover 406 is coupled to thefirst guard cover 414 to cover a front of the first and second routing sheaves 212 and 214. Asecond guard cover 442 fits around thethird routing sheave 216. Thesecond guard cover 442 includes first andsecond openings cable 120 to and from thethird routing sheave 216. Asecond sheave cover 408 is coupled to thesecond guard cover 442 to cover a front of thethird routing sheave 216. - The
drive sheave 210 is coupled to thedrive shaft 410 of themotor 402 viaslip clutch 502. Athird guard cover 420 is coupled to the retainingplate 412 to cover the loopedcable 120 in a V-shaped groove of thedrive sheave 210. Thethird guard cover 420 includes afirst cable notch 421 and asecond cable notch 423 that provides a path for the loopedcable 120 to and from thedrive sheave 210. Thering catch 304 is coupled to thethird guard cover 420 as illustrated. A first and second drive sheave covers 404 and 422 are coupled to thering catch 304 to cover the front of thedrive sheave 210. - Referring to
FIG. 4C an assembled front perspective view of amotor assembly 430 of another embodiment is illustrated. In this embodiment includes a radio frequency identification (RFID)tag 434. TheRFID tag 434 is used to identify the climb assistsystem 100 and track inspections and other information relating to the climb assistsystem 100. Also illustrated in this embodiment isplate 434 that is coupled tofirst sheave cover 406. An exploded front perspective view ofmotor assembly 430 is illustrated inFIG. 4D . This view illustrates howfasteners 434 engagewashers 436 andbearings 438 to rotationally couple the respective first, second and third routing sheaves 212, 214 and 216 to the retainingplate 412. - The
drive sheave 210 is further illustrated inFIGS. 5A and 5B . InFIG. 5A a front perspective assembled view of thedrive sheave 210 including aslip clutch 502 is illustrated. InFIG. 5B , a front perspective exploded view of thedrive sheave 210 and slip clutch 502 is illustrated. As illustrated, thedrive sheave 210 includes asheave 508.Sheave 508 has agroove 507 that receives the looped cable 120 (not shown).Groove 507 is V-shaped in one embodiment. Friction between thesheave 508 and the loopedcable 120 cause the loopedcable 120 to move. The tighter the tension on the loopedcable 120 the more friction is created. Theslip clutch 502 includes astub shaft 521. Thestub shaft 521 includes acentral bore 501, aneck portion 526 and acylindrical shaft portion 518 that extends from theneck portion 526. Thecentral bore 501 receives thedrive shaft 410 of the motor 402 (illustrated inFIG. 4B ). Theshaft portion 518 of thestub shaft 521 includesthreads 524 and first and secondflat surfaces first friction disk 504 has a first and second interior straight portion 503 and 505 that each abuts a respective first and secondflat surface shaft portion 518 of thestub shaft 521. As illustrated, abushing 506 is received between thesheave 508 andstub shaft 521. Thesheave 508 is retained on theshaft 518 of thestub shaft 521 with anut 514 that engagesthreads 524 on the shaft 528 of thestub shaft 521. Asecond friction disk 510 and awasher 512 are positioned between the nut and thesheave 508. Thesecond friction disk 510 that is positioned against thesheave 508 includes first and secondstraight portions flat surfaces shaft portion 518 of thestub shaft 521. Theslip clutch 502 allowssheave 508 to slip in relation to thedrive shaft 410 if too much force is exerted. Hence, theslip clutch 502 prevents themotor assembly 102 from pulling thecable 102 with more force than is desired. For example, if an electric/electronic failure would occur that would cause the motor to provide too high of a torque output, the clutch 502 would prevent the user from being entirely lifted. In another example, the clutch 520 would slip if the user was to get their foot, clothing, tools etc. caught on something during the climb. - Referring to
FIGS. 5C through 5E illustrations of thedrive sheave 210 including thepawls 530 of the fall arrest system is illustrated. In particular,FIG. 5C is a front view of adrive sheave 210 of one embodiment.FIG. 5D is a cross-sectional side view of thedrive sheave 210 ofFIG. 5C along line BB andFIG. 5E is an exploded view front perspective view of thedrive sheave 210 ofFIG. 5C . As illustrated, the fall arrest system includes biasingmembers 530. The biasingmembers 530 in one embodiment are springs. A first end of eachpawl 302 is pivotally coupled to aside plate 210 a of thedrive sheave 210 viafasteners 532 andbearings 532. Each biasingmember 530 is coupled between a second end of arespective pawl 302 andside plate 210 a of thedrive sheave 210. The biasingmembers 530 bias thepawls 302 away from theinner protrusions 306 of the ring catch 304 (illustrated inFIG. 3 ) until enough centrifugal force is created by the speed of thedrive sheave 210 to counter the force of the biasingmembers 530. This will occur during a fall event. As discussed above, the engagement of thepawls 302 with theinner protrusions 306 of thering catch 304 provide the fall arrest function of the fall arrest system. -
FIG. 5F illustrates another embodiment of afall arrest assembly 550 including pawls 302A and 302B andring catch 304. Thisfall arrest assembly 550 can be used in any type of fall arrest system implementing pivoting pawls to prevent the pay out of a lifeline during a fall event. In this embodiment, the bearings arebushings 532 made from a compressible material such as but not limited to elastic material such as urethane. This helps prevent “ratcheting” during a fall event. Ratcheting is a term used in the art to describe when the weight on a locked lifeline rebounds upward upon impact. The upward rebound can release the brake assembly (e.g. the pawl from an inner protrusion 306) thereby allowing the lifeline to be refracted and paid out causing the user to fall further until the brake assembly again stops the rotation of the drum. This ratcheting effect may occur several times during a fall. Havingbushings 532 made from an elastic material assists in prevent ratcheting infall arrest assembly 550. -
Fall arrest system 550 in this example includes two pawls 302A and 302B. It will be understood that the one or more pawls could be used and that the present invention is not limited to two pawls. Each of the pawls 302A and 302B has a first end that is pivotally coupled to aside plate 210 a of a rotational drum such asdrive sheave 210. Thedrive sheave 210 is in a rotational connection with the lifeline such as theloop cable 120 as discussed above. Around thepivot connection 570 is theelastic bushing 532. Proximate another end of each of the pawls 302A and 302B, biasingmembers 530 are coupled between connectingapertures 556 in the respective pawls 302A and 302B and screws 558. As discussed above, the biasingmembers 530 bias thepawls 302 away from theinner protrusions 306 of thering catch 304 until enough centrifugal force is created by the speed of thedrive sheave 210 to counter the force of the biasingmembers 530, thus allowing the pawls to pivot outward. -
FIG. 5F illustrates thefall arrest assembly 550 during a fall arrest event. In particular,FIG. 5F illustrates, pawl 302A pivoted such thatsurface 552 of pawl 302A engagessurface 554 of aninner protrusion 306. This illustration further shows how the shape of theelastic bushing 532 deforms or compresses under a force provided by pawl 302A in response to a fall event. In particular,radial length 560, indicated by the respective arrows of a portion ofbushing 532 associated with pawl 302A, is illustrated as being smaller thanradial length 562, indicated by the respective arrows of another portion of thebushing 532 associated with pawl 302A. Moreover,radial lengths radial lengths 560′ and 562′ associated with pawl 302B which is not engaged with aninner protrusion 306. As illustrated,radial length 560 is less thanradial length 560′ andradial length 562 is more thanradial length 562′. - In use, bushing 532 associated with pawl 302A deforms which absorbs some of the energy generated during the impact of the
surface 552 of pawl 302A onsurface 554 of theinner protrusion 306. The energy is absorbed instead of being released back (rebound) as is typical for a rigid contact system (for example metal on metal). In addition to this energy absorption aspect, the deformation of thebushing 532 allows a slight rotation of the sheave in the opposite direction of the fall before the pawl disengages. This is because it takes a few degrees of sheave rotation for the bushing to go back to its original non-deformed shape. The play (differing radial lengths) provided by theelastic bushing 532 during the few degrees of the sheave rotation is enough to help prevent disengagement between pawl 302A and theinner protrusion 306 of the ring catch 304 (ratchet wheel). Hence, even if the system rebounds a couple of degrees, the deformation provided by theelastic bushings 532 allows the system to catch up with the rebound without disengaging the pawl 302A from theinner protrusion 306. Accordingly, the use ofelastic bushings 532 prevents ratcheting. Although only one pawl 302A is illustrated inFIG. 5F as engaging an inner protrusion, in other embodiments more than one pawl could engage inner protrusions during a fall event. Moreover, although thefall arrest assembly 550 is illustrated as being coupled to thedrive sheave 210 of the climb assistsystem 100, it can be used in any type of fall arrest system utilizing a drum and one or more pawls such as but not limited to self-retracting lifelines. - A
control panel 600 of one embodiment is illustrated inFIG. 6 . Thecontrol panel 600 provides a user interface for the climb assistsystem 100 similar to thecontrol panel 320 ofFIG. 3 . As illustrated, one of the user controls is a pull-upforce control 602 that regulates the amount of force applied to thedrive shaft 410 by themotor 402. The amount of force selected depends on the weight of the user including the weight of any equipment or tools the user is carrying as well as the user's personal preference and comfort. For example, in one embodiment the lifting force can be adjusted between 50 to 120 lbs. However, other ranges of lifting force are contemplated depending on the application and the presenting invention is not limited to a specific range. Also illustrated is an on/offswitch 606 that turns themotor 402 of the climb assistsystem 100 on when in use and off when not in use.Indicators emergency stop control 604 allows a user proximate the control panel, to stop themotor 104 of the climb assistsystem 100 in a fast manner if an emergency is encountered. Aretrieval control 650 allows a second user to retrieve the attachingmember 122 when it is positioned proximate the top of theladder 101 and the first user has disconnect their safety harness from the climb assist attachingmember 122 of thecable 120. This allows more than one user to work proximate the top of theladder 101. For example, a first user can use the climb assistsystem 100 to get to the top of theladder 101. This first user will then disconnect their safety harness (not shown) from the attachingmember 122 and connect it to D-ring 118 with a shock absorbing lanyard, or the like, or to another secure support. A second user on the ground will then push theretrieval control 650 to retrieve the attachingmember 122. Once, the attachingmember 122 is retrieved, the second user will attach the user's safety harness (not shown) to the attachingmember 122 and activate the climb assistsystem 100. Thecontrol panel 600 in this embodiment also includeslabels label 612 relates to specifications of thesystem 100,label 614 relates to warnings andlabel 616 relates to instructions for use. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , a block diagram of acontrol system 700 of the climb assistsystem 100 of an embodiment is illustrated. In this embodiment, acontroller 702 is coupled to a control panel, such ascontrol panel 600 ofFIG. 6 , to receiveuser inputs 704. Thecontroller 702 is coupled to control themotor 402 based on the user inputs and a signal from theproximity switch 250. Theproximity switch 250 illustrated further inFIG. 2A monitors the movement of a sheave of themotor assembly 102. Theproximity switch 250 can generally be referred to as a movement sensor. As discussed above, in use theproximity switch 250 monitors the movement of its associated sheave. Any one of the sheaves, 212, 214, 216 or 210 illustrated inFIG. 4B could be monitored by theproximity switch 250. Hence, the present invention is not limited to monitoring aspecific sheave controller 702 which stops themotor 402. To start the motor back up for climb assist, in one embodiment, the user simply tugs on the loopedcable 120 which causes the monitoredsheave controller 702 which in response starts themotor 402 for climb assist. Hence, the movement sensor sends signals to thecontroller 702 based on actions of a user coupled to the loopedcable 120. Further illustrated inFIG. 7 is anoutput 708 such asvisual indicators FIG. 6 which are controlled by thecontroller 702 as illustrated inFIG. 7 . In one embodiment, thecontroller 702 includes a variable frequency drive (VFD) which controls the torque and speed of the motor. The VFD ensures themotor 402 provides an appropriate amount of torque. In particular, the VFD causes the motor to rotate at an appropriate speed to achieve a desired torque. When the climber is moving, the VFD adjusts the speed of themotor 402 to catch up to the user until the appropriate torque is reached. -
FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate an embodiment of atension adjusting assembly 104. As discussed above, friction between thecable 120 and thedrive sheave 210 causes thecable 120 to move. Tension, controlled by thetension adjustment assembly 104, determines at least in part, the friction between thecable 120 and thedrive sheave 210.FIG. 8A illustrates an assembled front perspective view of thetension adjusting assembly 104.FIG. 8B illustrates an exploded front perspective view of thetension adjusting assembly 104. As discussed above, thetension adjusting assembly 104 includes ahousing 105 that is coupled to aladder 101 at least in part withladder hook 112. Thehousing 105 has anopening 206 that extends through opposing sides. As further discussed above, an attachingmember 208 is received in thehousing 105. The motor assembly 103 (not shown inFIGS. 8A and 8B ) is coupled to attachingmember 208 as discussed above in relation toFIGS. 2A and 2B . In particular, attaching openings 825 in the attachingmember 208 illustrated inFIG. 8B are used to couple the attachingbracket 204 and retainingplate 412 of themotor assembly 102 as illustrated inFIGS. 2A and 2B to the attachingmember 208 viashaft 252. - Referring back to 8B, the
tension adjusting assembly 104 includes anadjustment member 108 and a movingsupport 803. When the adjustingmember 108 is rotated, the movingsupport 803 is moved down to adjust the tension in thecable 120. The movingsupport 803 includes the attachingmember 208 as discussed above. The movingsupport 803 further includes a biasing member 808, awasher 806,shaft 252 and bearings 812A and 812B. Theshaft 252 fits through openings 825 in the attachingmember 208. The bearings 812A and 812B fit on theshaft 252 proximate respective ends of theshaft 252. In particular, respective retaining rings 816A and 816B are positioned between the bearings 812A and 812B and an outer surface of the attachingmember 208. The retaining rings 816A and 816B ensure the attachingtube 208 stays in a middle portion of thehousing 105 which is square in one embodiment. The bearings 812A and 812B guide the attachingmember 208 in theopenings 206 in opposite sides of thehousing 105 of thetension adjusting assembly 104. This is illustrated in regard to bearing 812B in opening 206 inFIG. 8A . Further, the adjustingmember 108 threadably engages threadedaperture 804 in thehousing 105 to move the adjustingmember 108 up and down.Lock nut 802 is tightened when the desired amount of tension is achieved to retain the moving supporting 803 in a desired position within thehousing 105. Theadjustment member 108 has anengaging end 850 that engageswasher 806 that in turn engages a first end of biasing member 808. A second end of biasing member 808 engages theshaft 252. The motor assembly 102 (shown inFIGS. 2A and 2B ) coupled to the attachingmember 208 forces the attachingmember 208 toward the nut 802 (FIG. 8B ) at the top of thetension adjusting assembly 104. Theengaging end 850 of the adjustingmember 108 abutting thewasher 806 counters this force. The tension is increased by turning the adjustingmember 108 in the threadedaperture 804 so theengaging end 850 of the adjustingmember 108 moves away from the threadedaperture 804 and further compresses the biasing member 808 on theshaft 252. Hence, the rotation of the adjustingmember 108 adjusts the tension of thecable 102 in thedrive sheave 210. In embodiments, it is important to maintain enough tension so that an arrest of a fall is achieved and so the correct torque is transmitted to the user for climb assistance. In one embodiment alabel 810 is used so a user can visually verify the correct amount of tension is being used. In one embodiment, thelabel 810 in relation to the position ofwasher 806 in awindow 827 of the attachingmember 208 indicates whether the tension is low, high or ok. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate anupper cable guide 103 that is coupled to a top of a ladder. In particular,FIG. 9A illustrates an assembled front perspective view of anupper cable guide 103 andFIG. 9B illustrates an exploded front perspective view of theupper cable guide 103. Theextension member 106 of theupper cable guide 103 includes aladder hook 112, D-ring 118 and anupper sheave system 116 as discussed above. In one embodiment theextension member 106 is a square tube. As illustrated inFIG. 9B , the D-ring 118 is coupled to the extension member viabracket 922 andfasteners upper sheave system 116 includes anupper mounting plate 902, anupper guard cover 904 anupper sheave 906 and anupper cover 908. Theupper mounting plate 902 is coupled to theextension member 106 viafasteners upper guard cover 904 fits around theupper sheave 906. Theupper guard cover 904 includesopenings FIGS. 9A and 9B ) to and from theupper sheave 906. Theupper cover 908 covers a front of thesheave 906 and is coupled to theupper guard cover 904 and upper mountingplate 902 viafasteners 940 as illustrated. -
FIGS. 10A , 10B and 10C illustrate another embodiment of anupper cable guide 1000 having a cableposition adjustment plate 1014.FIG. 10A illustrates a front perspective view of theupper cable guide 1000,FIG. 10B illustrates a rear perspective view of theupper cable guide 1000 andFIG. 10C illustrated a front exploded perspective view of theupper cable guide 1000. Thisupper cable guide 1000 includes anextension member 1002 that is attached proximate a second end of a ladder similar toextension member 106 ofFIGS. 1A and 1B . Aladder hook 1006 is coupled to theextension member 1002 viafasteners 1020. A D-ring 1008 is coupled to theextension member 1002 viabracket 1018.Bracket 1018 is coupled in part to theextension member 1002 viabolt 1022,washer 1050 andnut 1048. - An
upper sheave assembly 1004 is coupled to theadjustment plate 1014. Theupper sheave assembly 1004 includes anupper sheave 1010 that is rotationally coupled to theadjustment plate 1014 viafastener 1040,washers 1042 and nut 1046. Abearing 1044 is positioned between a surface offastener 1040 and a portion of theupper sheave 1010 that defines acentral aperture 1060 passing through theupper sheave 1010. An upper guard cover 1012 covers a portion of cable 120 (not shown) received in theupper sheave 1010. The upper guard cover 1012 has afirst opening 1062 andsecond opening 1064 that allow the cable 120 (not shown) to enter into and exit out of theupper sheave 1010. A frontupper cover 1016 is used to cover the front of thesheave 1010. The frontupper cover 1016 and the upper guard cover 1012 are coupled to theadjustment plate 1014 viafasteners 1038. Theadjustment plate 1014 includes upper and lower slots 1030A and 1030B. Theadjustment plate 1014 is slidably coupled to theextension member 1002 via bolts 1024A and 1024B that pass through the upper and lower slots 1030A and 1030B and through apertures 1032A and 1032B in theextension member 1002. Nuts 1036A and 1036B retain the bolts 1024A and 1024B in the upper and lower slots 1030A and 1030B of theadjustment plate 1014 and the apertures 1032A and 1032B of theextension member 1002. As also illustrated inFIG. 10C , washers 1026A and 1026B and spacers 1028A and 1028B are used with bolts 1024A and 1024B. To adjust the position of theupper sheave assembly 1004, bolts 1024A and 1024B are loosened and theassembly 1004 is slid in slots 1030A and 1030B to a desired position. The bolts 1024A and 1024B are then tightened to maintain theassembly 1004 in the desired position. Hence, this embodiment allows for the positioning of the loopedcable 102 in relation to aladder 101. One position of the loopedcable 120 in relation to theladder 101 is illustrated inFIG. 1B . - Referring to
FIGS. 11A through 11D yet another embodiment of an upper cable guide is illustrated.FIG. 11A illustrates a back perspective view of theupper cable guide 1100,FIG. 11B illustrates a front perspective view of theupper cable guide 1100 andFIG. 11C illustrated a front exploded perspective view of theupper cable guide 1100. Thisupper cable guide 1100 includes anextension member 1102 that is attached proximate a second end of a ladder similar toextension member 106 ofFIGS. 1A and 1B . Aladder hook 1106 is coupled to theextension member 1106. A D-ring 1108 is coupled to theextension member 1102 viabracket 1118.Bracket 1118 is coupled in part to theextension member 1002 via fasteners 1124A and 1124B and nuts 1136A and 1136B respectively. - An
upper sheave assembly 1104 is coupled to anadjustment plate 1114. Theupper sheave assembly 1104 includes an upper sheave 1110 that is rotationally coupled to a retaining plate 1170 viafastener 1140,washers 1142 and nut 1148. In particular,fastener 1140 passes through a retaining plate central opening 1170 c in the retaining plates and is engaged with nut 1148. A bearing 1144 is positioned between a surface offastener 1140 and a portion of the upper sheave 1110 that defines acentral aperture 1160 passing through the upper sheave 1110. Anupper guard cover 1112 covers a portion of cable 120 (not shown) received in the upper sheave 1110. Theupper guard cover 1112 has afirst opening 1162 andsecond opening 1164 that allow the cable 120 (not shown) to enter into and exit out of the upper sheave 1110. A frontupper cover 1116 is used to cover the front of the sheave 1110. The frontupper cover 1116 and theupper guard cover 1112 are coupled to the retaining plate 1070 viafasteners 1138. - The
upper cable guide 1100 of this embodiment further includes anadjustment plate 1114. Theadjustment plate 1114 includes a first slot 1114C and a second slot 1114D. A connecting third slot 1114E is positioned between the first and second slots 1114C and 1114D. The third slot 1114E has a height that is greater than the height of the first and second slots 1114C and 1114D. The retaining plate 1170 is slidably coupled to theadjustment plate 1114. In particular, fasteners 1172A and 1172B passing through apertures 1170A and 1170B in the retaining plate 1170 and in slots 1114C and 1114D respectfully are retained viawashers 1150 and nuts 1146. Nut 1148 coupled tofasteners 1140 is received in the central slot 1114E. To adjust the location of the sheave 1110, nuts 1146 are loosened to allow fasteners 1172A and 1172B to slide in slots 1114C and 1114D of the adjustment plate. When the desired location is achieved, the nuts 1146 are re-tightened. Theadjustment plate 1114 is coupled toextension member 1102 via fasters 1124A and 1124B. In particular, fasteners 1124A and 1124B passing through, apertures 1114A and 1114B in theadjustment plate 1114, passages 1132A and 1132B in theextension member 1102 are coupled to theextension member 1102 via nuts 1136A and 1136B. Spacers 1128A and 1128B are used to space theadjustment plate 1114 from theextension member 1102. In one embodiment, theadjustment plate 1114 is not symmetrical and therefore its assembly in the right position is critical. In this embodiment, anotch 1182 is placed in a surface that defines slot 1114E as indicated in the close up view ofsection 1180 inFIG. 11D . Thenotch 1182 in this embodiment indicates theadjustment plate 1114 should be positioned with thenotch 1182 towards the ground when assembling theupper cable guide 1100. - Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the same purpose, may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.
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