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Protecting device for a user of an aerial lift and aerial lift comprising such a device

US9238573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 2012
Grant dateJan 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F11/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The device (100) according to the invention for protecting a user (U) of an aerial lift comprises a clothing element (100) designed to be worn by the user (U) and equipped with a signaling mechanism (101-103) connected to a controller (73) of the lift. Said alert means (101-103) comprise a member, such as a button (101) or a pull-tab, designed to be actuated by the user (U) to trigger an emergency stop when the user detects a potentially dangerous situation.

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