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Inertia rope grab

US4657110A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1984
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B35/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A safety device is provided for removably fastening to a safety line a rope grab which contains both inertia and positive locking features. A roller is provided in angled guide tracks to provide an inertia locking effect while a pivot arm can bear against the roller to provide positive locking as well.

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