A CONTAINMENT DEVICE

摘要

A containment device is described which has been developed for use on stairlift chairs, but may have a variety of other applications. The containment device includes a belt (26) retractably wound onto a reel. The reel is, in turn, mounted in a carrier (28). In operation, the carrier (28) is displaced to a locking point, the act of displacement unwinding the belt from the reel. When the carrier (28) is locked in position the belt (26) is locked with respect to the reel. Other features, particularly relevant to stairlift applications, are described.