Title (en)

Controlled descent device

Title (de)

Gerät zum kontrollierten Abseilen

Title (fr)

Dispositif de descente controlée

Publication

EP 1911495 A1 20080416 (EN)

Application

EP 08151040 A 20010705

Priority

• EP 01952423 A 20010705
• US 21611000 P 20000706

Abstract (en)

A controlled descent device (10) for use in industrial or recreational settings for controlled descent of a user from an upper level to a lower level. The device comprises principally a steel housing (1), an internal spring-loaded drum (24) on which a webbing line (23) is wound, and an attachment to a harness worn by a user. A centrifugal brake mechanism (7) which acts upon the drum (24) to limit the rate of descent includes a manufactured one-way bearing (21). The line (23) constituent provides increased shock absorbing capabilities and is field replaceable.

IPC 8 full level

A62B 1/10 (2006.01); A62B 1/16 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62B 1/10 (2013.01); A62B 1/16 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

• [A] US 4674599 A 19870623 - NELSON EDWARD I [US]
• [A] GB 2256413 A 19921209 - INVETEK PLC [GB]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1911495 A1 20080416

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 08151040 A 20010705