Rolled fabric dispensing apparatus and fall protection system and method
AssigneeGuardian Fiberglass, Inc.
InventorGary E. Romes
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Abstract
Apparatus for dispensing a rolled fabric across the width of at least two longitudinal structural supports. In some embodiments, apparatus which is capable of forming a fall protection system which conforms to OSHA standards when constructing metal insulated roof systems.
Claims20
A rolled fabric dispensing device for applying a sheet of fabric from a roll of fabric across a surface of a building structure, the rolled fabric dispensing device comprising a frame member and an anti-reverse brake, said anti-reverse brake including:
- a first and a second shaft located proximal said frame member;
- a first and a second cylinder each spaced from the other and each eccentrically mounted to said first and said second shaft in a manner to permit pivotal movement of said cylinders about an axis of said shafts;
- a first spring attached proximal said frame member and to said first cylinder;
- a second spring attached proximal said frame member and to said second cylinder;
- wherein a distance between said first and said second cylinder defines a space for passage of a building element therebetween.
A rolled fabric dispensing device for applying a sheet of fabric from a roll of fabric across a surface of a building structure comprised of at least one pair of spaced, longitudinally extending substantially parallel structural members, the rolled fabric dispensing device comprising:
- a frame member;
- means for rotatably supporting a fabric roll;
- and
- a mechanism for creating a biasing force against a surface of said fabric roll which includes:
- a first arm member having a first and a second end, said first end being pivotally attached to said frame member;
- a second arm member having first and second ends, said second arm member being attached to said second end of said first arm member;
- a first brake plate and a second brake plate spaced from said first brake plate, said first and second brake plates each being connected to said second arm member;
- and
- a spring so located and connected between said first arm member and said frame member so as to bias said brake plate against a surface of a fabric roll.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.