摘要 |
<p>An escape device comprises a tubular escape chute 40 with upper and lower ends, and at least one sliding clasp fastener 42 extends longitudinally at least along a portion of the chute in order to provide for entry into or exit out of the chute at different elevations. The chute has a friction-creating material which extends through a major portion of the longitudinal extent of the chute to slow the descent of an individual in the chute. The chute may have pleats 112, 114 resiliently maintained by an elastic member 118. The chute may consist of an inner tube and an outer tube.</p> |