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The invention relates to a multifunctional automatic climbing device, particularly to an automatic climbing device which is suitable for a variable diameter fan tower barrel and can carry various working equipment. The multifunctional automatic climbing device is composed of a guide rail, an upper clamp, a lower clamp, a connecting platform and a power hydraulic cylinder. The lower clamp is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide rail; the upper clamp is slidingly mounted on the upper part of the guide rail and can be vertically moved along the guide rail by effect of the power hydraulic cylinder; the connecting platform for connecting other working equipment is mounted on the top of the guide rail; the upper and lower clamps have two-layer structures; each layer is equipped with four fingers; and the upper clamp is installed with a control box and a hydraulic box. The multifunctional automatic climbing device can be connected with other working equipment to realize repairing and detection of a wind power generator, for example, the multifunctional automatic climbing device is connected with a lifting device to finish lifting and repairing of parts in a cabin and is connected with an annular platform to realize repairing and maintenance of outer surfaces of the tower barrel and blades. The multifunctional automatic climbing device has the characteristics of no height and region limitation, high automation level, ground remote control, and the like.

Portable power driven rope climbing apparatus having a motor driving a gear reduction mechanism which drives a pulley wheel securing a rope extending thereabouts. A rope output guide member is provided for maintaining the rope in engagement with the pulley wheel an attachment mechanism for attaching an external load. The attachment mechanism comprises a rope entry guide member for supporting a rope as it enters the apparatus, so as to provide a fulcrum point about which the mass of the apparatus exerts a first moment. The attachment mechanism further comprises a seat member for supporting the load. The seat member is held remote from the main body such that the load, when mounted thereon exerts a second, opposed moment about the fulcrum.

A crew overboard self rescue device including a tether and an ascension device. The tether has attachment loops for the ascension device disposed along its length. The ascension device includes a flexible strap with attached footholds and an attachment to the tether. The tether is attached between a hard point on a watercraft and a harness worn by the crew. The ascension device is stowed in a container such as a fanny pack worn by the crew. In a crew overboard situation, the crew retrieves the ascension device from the container, attaches the ascension device to one of the attachment loops disposed on the tether, and using the footholds, climbs the ascension device while stabilizing his upper torso by grasping the tether.

A hunting blind and method of use thereof, comprising a cylindrical mount having a tube disposed therethrough. The cylindrical mount attaches to a tree or other suitable object via straps, bungee cords and / or a hook. The tube comprises angled holes into which support tubes supporting screen panels are inserted. The support tubes are sectioned so as to enable disassembly for packing into a compact arrangement by rolling up same within the screen panels. The screen panels have extensions that can be secured together via cords. Alternate embodiments are directed to the addition of a mesh panel above the screen panels and extensions; a ground-based stand, wherein the screen panels and extension are secured to the ground via tent stakes; and a wheelchair stand, wherein a framework on the wheelchair carries the support tubes, panels and extensions of the preferred embodiment.

The invention discloses a self-locking type pole-climbing robot. The self-locking type pole-climbing robot comprises an upper locking portion, a lower locking portion and a counterweight portion; the upper locking portion and the lower locking portion are in hinge connection; when the self-locking pile-climbing robot works, the lower locking portion is obliquely arranged below the upper locking portion, the counterweight portion is fixed on the lower locking portion, the upper locking portion and the lower locking portion can achieve self-locking relative to a cylinder pole under the function of the counterweight portion and accordingly the robot can climb on the cylinder pole. According to the self-locking type pole-climbing robot, the positive pressure of arc-shaped driving wheels relative to the cylinder pole is provided by the dead load of a mechanism and accordingly the robot can carry heavier articles and stably climbs on the cylinder pole; when the diameter of the cylinder pole is changed, an arranged pull pressure sensor can reflect the change in the positive pressure value in real time, a direct current servo motor is driven to change the distance between the two arc-shaped driving wheels according to the fact that whether a value of the measuring force is within a set threshold value range or not, then the positive pressure value is changed, self-locking of the robot relative to the cylinder pole is guaranteed, and the robot can be adapted to different diameters.

The invention discloses a spiral line cable detecting robot which consists of a cart, an upper and a lower supporting hugging devices symmetrically distributed along the cable which are connected together. The robot is characterized in that the active cart is provided with a climbing device and a magnetic absorbing device; two supporting horizontal levers are provided with hugging devices; the climbing device includes a lithium battery fixed in the cart and a DC motor fixed on one side of the driving wheel in the cart; power of the DC motor is supplied by the lithium battery, and the DC motor drives the driving wheel of the cart to rotate by a drive axle, so as to drive the whole robot to spirally climb along a water transmission line of the cable; the hugging devices and the magnetic absorbing device work together to tightly press the driving wheel onto the surface of the cable. The climbing device can rotate for any degree relative to the cart, so as to adapt to the water transmission line with different thread pitch; power supply by the lithium battery is more suitable for the environment of high-altitude operation; the robot is also provided with a descending device, which is safer and more reliable in use. The invention has simple and reasonable structure, is convenient in maintenance, can have high climbing speed, is applicable in detection of the spiral line cable of large cable-stayed bridges as well as lamps and other rod types.

A harness system for supporting a person off of a ground surface. The harness system may include a seat supported by a strap attached to the seat. The strap may form one or more leg containing loops for keeping a person securely positioned in the harness. The harness may also include a climbing strap for securing the harness loosely to a support device, such as a tree, while a person climbs a support device. The harness may be secured to a person by tightening a waist strap around the person's waist. The harness system may include a fall restraint device and should straps enabling the harness system to qualify as a fall arrest system.

The present invention relates to a device for enabling access to a structure above ground level by lowering and / or lifting the device in relation to the structure, the device comprising a first endless frame structure defining an opening, wherein at least part of the first endless frame structure forms a track portion, the track portion being adapted to guide an, in relation to the track portion, movable object, such as a gondola, along the track portion. The device may further comprise a second endless frame structure defining an opening, the second endless frame structure being aligned with the first endless frame structure.

The present invention is a novel device for climbing inside corners, outside corners, and a variety of surfaces. The technology presented herein relies on high friction materials, suction devices, adhesive materials, pneumatic devices, etc. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are designed to clamp onto inside or outside corners such that the devices weight, and an optional load, can be supported. Further embodiments allow the device to climb up, down, and across corners. Moreover, embodiments that can scale flat, rough, or jagged surfaces are also disclosed.

A fully adjustable hunting tree stand comprising a mounting base; a support member; a seat; and a platform. The mounting base and the support member axially interconnect for independent rotation about a common axis. The platform attaches to the support member at an end thereof, with the seat attaching to the support member at an opposite end thereof. The mounting base attaches to a tree of any angle, being aligned in the same angular direction thereof. The support member adjustably rotates about the mounting base and is secured in a position, which enables the platform and the seat to achieve a leveled position, regardless of what angled position the mounting base is placed.

The invention provides an electric lifting type telegraph pole climbing device, which comprises two pedals which are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, wherein supporting frames are fixedly arranged at the lower sides of the pedals; both the pedals and the supporting frames are arranged at the outer side of a telegraph pole body; protective fences and mounting blocks are arranged on the pedals; a safety bandage, by which the entire device is bound to the telegraph pole body, is fixedly connected to the mounting blocks; the supporting frames are of semi-arc structures and are fixed by virtue of hoops; climbing assemblies, clamping assemblies and force measuring assemblies which are connected to the climbing assemblies are radially arranged on the inner surfaces of the semi-arc supporting frames; the climbing assemblies, the clamping assemblies and the force measuring assemblies are electrically connected to a PLC control system; and the PLC control system, by receiving feedback signals of the force measuring assemblies, is in charge of controlling the working statuses of the climbing assemblies and the clamping assemblies in real time. The electric lifting type telegraph pole climbing device provided by the invention, which achieves real-time automatic control on the basis of a feedback mechanism, is safe and reliable to operate and is free from limitation of the shape and the size of the telegraph pole body; and the electric lifting type telegraph pole climbing device can greatly save the labor of constructors and accelerate construction efficiency.

The invention relates to a wire pole climbing tool, in particular to a portable wire pole climbing mechanism. Side edges (14) which are connected are arranged on semicircular cylinders (12) at the end parts of two semicircular convex rings (1); the climbing mechanism comprises two clamping rods (4), a supporting wheel (2) and a climbing wheel (7); a positioning board (10) is fixedly connected with the inner side surfaces of the two semicircular cylinders (12) movably through a positioning board supporting rod (20), and a pull wire seat (15) on the back surface of the positioning board (10) is penetrated through the thin end of a tower spring (16); and one end of an unlocking pull wire (11) is connected with the pull wire seat (15), and the unlocking pull wire (11) respectively passes through a hole (18) and a pull wire lock (17) and then is mutually wound with other unlocking pull wires (11) or independently extends downward. By surrounding the two semicircular cylinders on the body of a wire pole and using a climbing traction belt to drive the climbing wheel to climb upward, the invention realizes the purposes of installing an operating platform and conveying operating tools to the top of the wire pole.

A pole climbing and fall restraint device is disclosed that includes a belt device and a lanyard apparatus. The belt device and lanyard apparatus may be connected to each other or sold separately. The lanyard apparatus and belt device may also be provided in a kit and sold together or sold separately. The lanyard apparatus includes an elongated member extending through a locking device and a coupling connected to the elongated member. At least one handle is connected to the elongated member. The belt device includes a first connector and a second connector attached to the belt device. A first strap extends from the first connector and a second strap extends from the second connector. A third connector is attached to the first and second straps adjacent the front portion of the belt device

An apparatus, a system and a method have a speed-limiting braking mechanism. The apparatus may use a leash to limit a velocity of movement of a pet relative to a velocity of movement of a user of the apparatus. The speed-limiting braking mechanism within the apparatus may prevent the relative velocity from exceeding a predetermined threshold without abruptly stopping unwinding of the leash. The speed-limiting braking mechanism may have a rotatable pinion component connected to one or more brake shoes. The leash may be connected to a spool. Unwinding of the leash may rotate the spool, and rotation of the spool may rotate the pinion component. If the relative velocity exceeds the predetermined threshold, the one or more brake shoes may engage a braking liner to maintain the relative velocity at the predetermined threshold.

An apparatus, a system and a method have a speed-limiting braking mechanism. The apparatus may use a leash to limit a velocity of movement of a pet relative to a velocity of movement of a user of the apparatus. The speed-limiting braking mechanism within the apparatus may prevent the relative velocity from exceeding a predetermined threshold without abruptly stopping unwinding of the leash. The speed-limiting braking mechanism may have a rotatable pinion component connected to one or more brake shoes. The leash may be connected to a spool. Unwinding of the leash may rotate the spool, and rotation of the spool may rotate the pinion component. If the relative velocity exceeds the predetermined threshold, the one or more brake shoes may engage a braking liner to maintain the relative velocity at the predetermined threshold.

A rock-climbing device that safely aids climbers during a climb is described. The rock-climbing device has two carabiners attached to a band which runs through a hollow tube. The climber is able to manually extend the tube over his or her head to an out of reach fixed anchor in the wall of the rock and safely attach the carabiner at the end of the device. This allows the climber to then attach the bottom carabiner of the rock-climbing device to his or her harness via a rope on the harness. The rock-climbing device allows the climber to safely and easily advance up the rock.

A motorized, climbing tree stand ideal for hunting has a rigid elongated, track constructed from multiple, axially aligned sections attached to a tree trunk. A carriage supporting a seat and footrest is coupled to a shuttle assembly that engages the track. The shuttle assembly mounts a battery-powered motor and a motor-driven gear that engages a toothed rack on the elongated track, moving the carriage vertically upwardly or downwardly in response to motor operation. A hand switch controls a reversing relay to control motor direction. Each track section comprises a rigid, elongated flange with an elongated, tubular sleeve terminating in a reduced diameter coupling tube that coaxially mates with the base of the sleeve in the neighboring section. Alignment rods near the upper ends of each sleeve reinforce the assembly. Adjustable, L-brackets contact the tree for bracing. Track flanges are slidably constrained between suitable rollers secured to shuttle side walls.

Mounting for portable, removable steps on tree trunks or other supports and particularly pertaining to a tool and method for easy, conveniently mounting conventional tree steps. The tool as described includes a handle axially aligned with a channel member containing an impact rod. A tree step is placed within the channel member and can then be rotated in a clockwise direction into the tree trunk or in a counter clockwise direction to remove the mounted step from the tree trunk.

A rack step tool for use, for example, in a warehouse which houses a plurality of storage racks which support equipment, merchandise, or other items which are stored on the shelves of the storage racks and from which the equipment, merchandise, or other items are periodically removed. The rack step tool generally includes a step member which is attached to a base plate. A pair of lugs is attached to the base plate for insertion into openings in a vertical support member of the storage rack. The rack step tool can be attached to the vertical support member at various heights and can be readily disengaged therefrom. The rack step tool may further have a securing element such as a hook for insertion into another hole in the support member for further securing the rack step tool thereto.

A safety assembly that provides a lifeline for utility poles and other tall structures is provided. The safety assembly includes a tubular member and a positioning member. The tubular member has first and second openings to a passage. The passage is configured to receive a rope. The positioning member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the positioning member is configured to be received in at least one of the first and second openings of the tubular member. The second end of the positioning member is configured to be coupled to a reaching member. With the use of the positioning member and the reaching member, the tubular member is positioned to engage the tall structure and the rope passing through the internal passage is used as a lifeline.

A novel climbing device for use in combination with a climbing spike, the climbing spike includes an anchor portion capable of being driven into a wooden object and a horizontal portion capable of being used as a step by a climber. The climbing device includes a body, a tread surface formed on a top portion of the body, a receiver fixed to the body and operative to receive the horizontal portion of the climbing spike, and a stabilizer fixed to the body and operative to limit relative movement between the body and the horizontal portion of the climbing spike. In a particular embodiment, the climbing device includes the climbing spike. In a more particular embodiment, the climbing device can be in either one of a first position or a second position. In the first position, the rotation of the body about the horizontal portion of the climbing spike is prevented. In the second position, the body is rotatable about the horizontal portion of the climbing spike. Further, the second position enables a user to anchor the climbing spike into a tree by gripping the body and rotating the climbing spike about the anchor portion.

A safety strap assembly is used by a climber for ascending, remaining secured at height and descending from a tree or pole. The safety strap assembly includes a tubular strap; an elastic strap; a stiffening member; a string; a coupling; and a finger-pull. Optionally, an oval chain-link is included. The tubular strap fits around a tree. One end of the tubular strap is connected to an elastic strap. The other end is attachable to the climber. The stiffening member fits within the tubular member. A string extending from two holes in the tubular strap permit the stiffening member to be shifted. The coupling at the free end of the elastic strap connects to the tubular strap in a removable slidable engagement. The finger-pull at that connection breaks away if the climber falls enabling the tubular strap to engage the tree and prevent a fall to the ground.

A climbing support is provided for aiding a climber in scaling a tree, a wooden pole, or like surface. In one embodiment, the climbing support is configured for one-handed use, so that the support can be initially driven into a tree and then tightened against the tree with one hand. The climbing support includes a step body that supports a threaded fastener and an anti-rotation projection or spike, which together can be used to initially support the step as the climber drives the fastener to secure the step along the tree. Optionally, the climbing support includes an elongate body with a plurality of step members and at least one fastener disposed along the body. The climbing support may further include a pivotable spike for engaging the tree or pole, the spike being lockable in an angled position to enable it to support a portion of a user's weight.

A portable tree stand for use with non-vertical trees provides standing and seating platforms that may remain parallel and may be adjustable. Adjustments include a slidable seat platform and a slidable standing platform that may be extended to allow adequate seating and standing space to compensate for tree trunks that diverge from the vertical. Additionally, the distance, or height, between the standing platform and the seating platform maybe varied. A threaded chain tensioner tightens a chain around the tree helping hold the stand to the tree, and optionally a tree screw secures attachment to the tree trunk. An adjustable seat support post establishes a parallelogram relationship between the seat platform and the standing platform such that an angular relationship, which may be parallel or non-parallel, may be maintained between the seat platform and the standing platform.

A harness system for supporting a person off of a ground surface. The harness system may include a seat supported by a strap attached to the seat. The strap may form one or more leg containing loops for keeping a person securely positioned in the harness. The harness may also include a climbing strap for securing the harness loosely to a support device, such as a tree, while a person climbs a support device. The harness may be secured to a person by tightening a waist strap around the person's waist. The harness system may include one or more modular pouches releasably coupled to the harness enabling the harness to be customized for a particular use. A shoulder strap may be used to prevent a user from falling out of the harness and to support the harness.

An ascender / descender appliance for ascending and descending on a rope, comprising a body having attachment means to be connected to the user's harness and a clamping device able to be released on load. The clamping device is arranged outside the body and comprises a chain of metal links constituted by a succession of friction elements articulated on one another by connecting rods to form a series of gaps for the rope to pass in zigzag manner. Means are associated with the top link to trigger clamping of the ascender device.

A harness system for supporting a person off of a ground surface. The harness system may include a seat supported by a strap attached to the seat. The strap may form one or more leg containing loops for keeping a person securely positioned in the harness. The harness may also include a climbing strap for securing the harness loosely to a support device, such as a tree, while a person climbs a support device. The harness may be secured to a person by tightening a waist strap around the person's waist. The harness system may include one or more modular pouches releasably coupled to the harness enabling the harness to be customized for a particular use. A shoulder strap may be used to prevent a user from falling out of the harness and to support the harness.

A climbing tree stand platform including a platform member, the platform member having an inner end for engaging a tree and an outer end, and two sides opposite one another connecting the inner end and the outer end, the platform member having two pivot arm support members rigidly connected thereto and extending upward therefrom toward the inner end of the platform member, each of the pivot arm support members having a pivot arm pivotally connected thereto for pivoting toward and contacting opposite sides of the tree as a downward force is applied to the platform member, each of the two pivot arms being adapted to receive a flexible connector removably connected to each of the two pivot arm support members for extension around the tree to hold the platform member to the tree.

A ladder or climbing device has hollow tubular jaws at its head end that permit a rope or cable to pass around the target tree or pole. A tubular cable guide is positioned along side the vertical rail for feeding the cable to the hollow jaws. The rail is formed of extension sections that are joined together. A security clamp or clasp attached over both the head of the device and the cable to secure to the worker's safety harness.