ENERGY ABSORBING ANCHOR

摘要

An energy absorber comprises means for attaching the energy absorber to a supporting structure, means for attaching the energy absorber to a load element, and orienting means. The energy absorber further comprises at least one deformable element responsive to a predetermined tensile load applied to the means for attaching to deform the at least one deformable element and to change the orientation of the energy absorber towards the direction of an applied load. The energy absorber further comprises a store of flexible elongate material and friction deployment means arranged to deploy the store of flexible elongate material and to provide resistance during said deployment and thereby absorb energy.