Energy absorbers, connectors and horizontal lifeline systems
US9272168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/128
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An energy absorber including a strap including at least a first path of relatively reduced strength extending over at least a portion of the length of the strap. The energy absorber also includes at least a first transition region including a first initial point where tearing begins along the first transition region when a force above a threshold force is applied (to the energy absorber/strap) and a first end point. The first end point is in operative connection with a first point on the first path so that tearing continues along the first path after tearing along the first transition region. A gradual increase in load occurring as tearing occurs along the transition region.
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