Rooftop fall protection system
US6345689B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04G5/041
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rooftop fall protection system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of at least generally J-shaped stanchions which are attached to the roof. The shorter leg of each stanchion engages the underside of one of the roofing rafters and extends downward lay therefrom, the longer leg of each stanchion is interconnected with the roof's facia board by a facia board mounting clamp and extends upwardly from the roof, while the interconnecting portion between the above-noted legs extends under the facia board. The facia board mounting clamp allows the corresponding stanchion to slide therethrough so as to establish contact with the underside of one of the rafters as noted above. Thereafter, the facia board mounting clamp may be fixed to the corresponding stanchion in an appropriate manner. This allows the stanchion to be used for multiple pitches for roofs. Installation of a plurality of the noted stanchions allows at least one, and preferably a plurality of, cross-members to be mounted on/extend between adjacent stanchions to establish a barrier of sorts.
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