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US 9,643,035 B2Granted
Safety device for a fall restraint
AssigneeKedge Holding B.V.
InventorMartin Mastenbroek
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Abstract
A safety device for a fall restraint includes an anchoring member (1) to which the fall restraint can be coupled directly or indirectly, and a fastening element for a firm and durable connection to an object (10). The fastening element is formed by a flexible fastening flap (11) which extends laterally from the device and which is intended and adapted to bring about the firm and durable connection to the object.
Claims5
A anchoring device for a personal fall protection restraining a person from falling from an elevated surface of an object, said anchoring device comprising:
- an anchoring member for securing said personal fall protection, directly or indirectly,
- fastening means that, during use, provide a firm and reliable connection of said anchoring device to said object, and
- a substantially flat, substantially rigid body that comprises said anchoring member,
- wherein said fastening means comprise a flexible fastening flap that extends laterally from said rigid body and that is, during use, glued, welded, fused or otherwise adhered without a penetrating mechanical fastener to an exposed surface of said object to create a physical bond with said elevated surface in order to provide said reliable connection of said anchoring device to said object,
- wherein said substantially flat, rigid body comprises a flange-shaped first member and a flange-shaped second member that enclose a portion of said flexible fastening flap therebetween to form said anchoring device as a pre-formed assembly that is ready to be adhered to the object by means of said flexible fastening flap.
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