| 摘要 |
An energy absorber assembly for use with a safety harness comprises a connector, a bracket assembly, a fastener, and an energy absorber. The connector is configured and arranged to operatively connect to the safety harness. The fastener operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the fastener releases the bracket assembly from the connector when subjected to a predetermined load. The energy absorber operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the energy absorber includes a first portion and a second portion that separate to absorb shock after the bracket assembly is released from the connector. |
| 主权项 |
1. An energy absorber assembly for use with a safety harness, the energy absorber assembly comprising:
a connector configured and arranged to operatively connect directly to the safety harness; a bracket assembly operatively connected to a lifeline, the bracket assembly including a circular base, the base having a crescent shaped slot, a tab portion with a base aperture and a lifeline connector configured and arranged to engage the lifeline, the lifeline connector having a lifeline aperture and two prongs configured to pivot with respect to a stationary portion directly connected to the tab portion of the base, a rivet passes through the two prongs and the stationary portion; a fastener directly connected to the connector and directly connected to the base, the fastener passing through the base aperture and a first connector aperture of the connector, the base pivotable about the fastener relative to the connector, the fastener configured to release the bracket assembly from the connector when subjected to a predetermined load; an energy absorber passing through the slot of the base and a second aperture of the connector, the energy absorber directly connected to a bar of the connector and operatively connecting the bracket assembly with the connector, the energy absorber including a first portion and a second portion configured to separate to absorb shock between the bracket assembly and the connector as a result of said release of the bracket assembly from the connector; and a cover configured to interconnect the energy absorber and the safety harness, the cover having a top portion, a first leg configured and arranged to releasably engage a first strap of the safety harness and contain a first section of the energy absorber, and a second leg configured and arranged to releasably engage a second strap of the safety harness and contain a second section of the energy absorber. |
