Zipline braking system
US9499181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D63/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A zipline braking system comprising a zipline cable and a destination supporting member; a rider carrier coupled to the zipline cable for movement towards the destination supporting member, such movement generating kinetic energy; a damper having a posterior end and an anterior end and connected to the destination supporting member at the posterior end; a tension line; a stopping member coupled to the zipline cable and the tension line; and the tension line for transferring the kinetic energy to the damper upon the rider carrier engaging the stopping member in movement to the destination supporting member.
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