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US 2023/0415795 A1Published application
Zipline braking system with passive braking trolley
OwnerMichael Troy Richardsoninventor
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Abstract
For braking a zip line trolley, a wheel rides on the zip line cable. An array of toothed slots is disposed downslope from the wheel. A slope adjustment pin is fixed downward into a first toothed slot. At least one selection tab connects the slope adjustment pin to a rider. A brake pad is disposed downslope from the slope adjustment pin. The weight of the rider rotates the brake pad about the wheel to apply a braking force.
Claims10
A zipline trolley comprising:
- a wheel that rides on a zip line cable;
- an array of toothed slots disposed downslope from the wheel;
- a slope adjustment pin that is fixed downward into a first toothed slot,
- at least one selection tab that connects the slope adjustment pin to a rider,
- a brake pad disposed downslope from the slope adjustment pin, wherein a weight of the rider rotates the brake pad about the wheel to apply a braking force.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.