LADDER SAFETY DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ARRESTING FALLS FROM LADDERS

摘要

A ladder safety device, systems and methods of arresting falls from ladders are provided. The ladder safety device includes a safety guide that extends along the length of an extension ladder. The length of the guide along the length of the ladder extends and contracts in unison with the extension and retraction of the extension ladder, and a tension is maintained on the guide to maintain a load during use of the ladder for climbing.

主权项

1. A ladder system comprising:
an telescoping extension ladder having a first end and a second end, the second end including a fixed-point mount; and a ladder safety device comprising:
a guide having a terminal end;a storage mechanism disposed at the first end of the extension ladder, the storage mechanism partially storing the guide, the guide extending from the storage mechanism to the second end of the extension ladder with the terminal end being fixedly mounted to the fixed-point mount; anda tension mechanism incorporated in the storage mechanism, the tension mechanism tensioning the guide of the storage mechanism in relation to the fixed-mount as the extension ladder respectively extends and retracts.