Shock absorber for safety cable system
US5332071A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F1/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shock absorber which is especially adapted for use in conjunction with a horizontal safety cable plasticly deforms under the impact load of a falling worker. The shock absorber has a break away housing so that upon inspection, the shock can be identified if it has been subjected to an impact. The absorber is also configured to impart a tautness to the safety cable and visually indicate the attainment of the preferred cable pre-tension force.
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