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US 9,410,331 B2Granted
Magnetic anchor system for suspension work equipment, method of remotely attaching a suspended work platform to a work structure, and a system and device for same
AssigneeSky Climber Access Solutions Atlanta LLC
InventorsTodd King, George M. Anasis
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Abstract
A magnetic anchor system, method, and device for attaching a rigging line to an elevated work structure. A transport vehicle may be used to position and attach at least one magnetic anchor to the elevated work structure, while being operated by a user at a safe location. Upon attachment of the magnetic anchor the strength of the magnetic connection of the primary magnetic anchor to the work structure is tested before anything is attached to a rigging line secured to the magnetic anchor.
Claims13
A method of remotely attaching a suspended work platform (1200) to a work structure (200), comprising:
- a) positioning a primary magnetic anchor (300) in a transport vehicle (800);
- b) attaching the transport vehicle (800) to the work structure (200);
- c) transporting the primary magnetic anchor (300) vertically with the transport vehicle (800) along a surface of the work structure to a primary anchor position (210) on the work structure (200) at a primary anchor position elevation;
- d) attaching the primary magnetic anchor (300) to the work structure (200) at the primary anchor position (210);
- e) testing the strength of the connection of the primary magnetic anchor (300) to the work structure (200);
- f) suspending the work platform (1200) and a hoist (1210) on a rigging line (1000) secured to the primary magnetic anchor (300);
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- wherein the step of transporting the primary magnetic anchor (300) vertically with the transport vehicle (800) is controlled with a vehicle control system (810) and includes the step of steering the transport vehicle (800) from a remote terminal (812).
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