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Device for braking the fall of a load

US6164594A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1998
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D19/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for braking the fall of a load, the device having a flexible fabric structure with a central hub connected to at least two radial blades adapted to impart rotary motion to the structure, thereby generating lift, and suspension rigging connecting the flexible fabric structure to the load beneath it.

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