Belaying lanyard equipped with improved swivel connection
AssigneeZedel
InventorsGuillaume BONNET, Jean-Marc HEDE
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Abstract
Lanyard having at least one belaying strap connected with a swivel connection which comprises two assembly parts able to rotate with respect to one another with a relative rotational movement. The two assembly parts of tubular shape are engaged coaxially in one another, the first outer part having a larger diameter than that of the second inner part. At least one of the parts is provided with a slot or hole for fitting securing means designed to secure the two parts in rotation in the engaged state. Applications: safety and securing lanyards for via ferrata, caving, mountaineering.
Claims5
Lanyard having at least one strap or rope connected with a swivel connection which comprises first and second assembly parts able to rotate with respect to one another with a relative rotational movement, the two assembly parts of tubular shape being able to be engaged coaxially in one another, the first outer part being of larger diameter than that of the second inner part, wherein:
- at least one of the parts is provided with a slot or hole for fitting securing means formed by at least one flexible link made from textile material, designed to secure the two parts in rotation in the engaged state,
- the second part passes with clearance through a first aperture of the first part and comprises a rim coming into engagement in the engaged state against an axial stop of the first part,
- the first part of the swivel connection comprises a second aperture through which the second part passes in the engaged state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.