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Fall-protection apparatus comprising dual-actuatable braking device

US11759662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2021
Grant dateSep 19, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2121/16
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fall-protection apparatus with a rotationally-activated braking device including at least one first pawl that is a velocity-actuated pawl and at least one second pawl that is an acceleration-actuated pawl, the at least one first pawl and the at least one second pawl being independently actuated and independently functioning.

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