Carabiner divider and fall arrest system
US10954992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B45/023
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A divider (10) for a carabiner (12) in a fall arrest system (14), the carabiner (12) having a frame (32); and an openable gate (34) configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position, the divider (10) comprising a body (50) having: (i) a central body portion (52); and (ii) a plurality of connection portions (54) extending from the central body portion (52) and configured to attach the divider (10) to at least a portion of the frame (32) of the carabiner (10), wherein the plurality of connection portions (54) are spaced and divide the carabiner (12) into a plurality of areas (56) for connection of at least one component (18, 20) of the harness arrangement (16) and at least one fall arrest device (22).
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