Fall Restraint System

摘要

A fall restraint system comprises a webbing and a restraint mechanism. The restraint mechanism comprises a first end and a second end. A cam is located at the first end. A plurality of washers is positioned in series from the second end with at least one of the washers located adjacent to the cam. The webbing is inserted into the restraint mechanism from the second end and wrapped in a serpentine path around the plurality of washers, around the cam, and out of the restraint mechanism through the first end such that the webbing is interposed between the cam and the washer located adjacent the cam. When the webbing is pulled through the restraint mechanism, the cam is rotated and presses the webbing against the washer located adjacent to the cam creating drag friction on the webbing and slowing the rate of movement of the webbing through the restraint mechanism.

主权项

1. A fall restraint system comprising:
webbing and a restraint mechanism; said restraint mechanism comprising:
a first end and a second end;a cam located at said first end;a plurality of washers positioned in a staggered series from said second end with at least one of said washers located adjacent to said cam; said webbing is inserted into said restraint mechanism from said second end and is wrapped in a serpentine path around said plurality of washers, around said cam, and out of said restraint mechanism through said first end such that said webbing is interposed between said cam and said washer located adjacent to said cam and when said webbing is pulled through said restraint mechanism, said cam is rotated and presses said webbing against said washer located adjacent to said cam creating drag friction on said webbing and slowing the rate of movement of said webbing through said restraint mechanism.