DEVICE FOR ATTACHING, SUSPENDING AND MANAGING THE END OF THE ROPE OF A POSITIONING LANYARD THAT CAN BE FIXED TO A HARNESS FOR ACTIVITIES AT HEIGHT ON A ROPE

Description

-1- DEVICE FOR HOOKING, SUSPENSION AND MANAGEMENT OF A END STRING OF A POSITIONING LANYARD ATTACHABLE TO A HARNESS FOR ROPE ACTIVITIES AT HEIGHT ***** 5 TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates in general to a coupling device, Suspension and management of a fixable end of a positioning lanyard to a harness, for activities carried out at height on rope, in particular for the use with a tree climbing harness. 10 STATE OF THE ART In the rope access sector, particularly in tree climbing, it is common carry out self-securing or self-belaying maneuvers by others an operator using a positioning lanyard 101, shown in figure 1, fixed to the harness 102 and attachable to a fixed anchor point 103, such as 15 example a nail, a trunk or a branch of a tree, or any structural element. Usually the positioning lanyard is equipped with a first connector 104 or carabiner placed at the first end of the cord, which is attached to a first attachment point of a harness, such as a ring 20 of the harness. The lanyard generally also includes a 105 blocker or slider lockable which allows the cord to slide-lock selectively inside itself and which is connected to a second attachment point of the harness, determining in this way the length of the rope used for anchoring. A valley of where the blocker or lockable slide is fixed to the second point of 25 attack, the cord has a length of excess that remains free, called the end string 106. Usually the free end of said string 106 ends with a terminal end 107 to which a further connector 108 can be attached which is also used to attach this end to the harness. The end of the rope can be as long as a few metres, as the 30 cord is made with plenty of length to allow for to define the positioning at a desired distance from the point of anchoring. This leads, however, to the considerable inconvenience that the end rope 106 tends to dangle and hinder the maneuvers that a -2- operator. Such an abundance of length requires to be carefully managed during the activities at height, since the end of the rope can get caught in branches or other objects obstacles and can potentially be a source of distraction and incorrect maneuvers, with 5 resulting in serious risks to the operator's safety. For example: think of an arborist hanging from a height of several metres and secured by means of the lanyard while operating or cutting with sharp tools or a chainsaw. It is evident how the limit switch or its dangling terminal may be a hindrance to such an operator hanging in a precarious position, or 10 even get caught in the chainsaw in action. To overcome these problems, specific accessories are known in the state of the art. used to create loops in the end of the rope and keep them suspended at a point of hook connected to the harness. In this way the hanging portion presents an overall shorter length, reducing the risk of being left 15 entangled. The known accessories, however, are complicated, bulky and poorly easy to handle. In fact, they require to be mounted on the cord itself, they must be mechanically fixed to the harness and are composed of a plurality of parts that must cooperate with each other to hold the string in place, 20 in addition to requiring both hands to be handled. These devices they are therefore difficult to handle, bulky, heavy and with a high risk of jamming which can introduce additional difficulties in the already complex operations carried out at height on ropes. PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 25 The problem underlying the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, in the context of this problem, one The aim is to design a device for attaching, suspending and managing a end of rope of a positioning lanyard that can be attached to a harness during activity at height on ropes that allows for the effective management of the abundance of 30 end of rope in a simple, safe and easy to handle way. Another aim of the present invention is to provide a device for attachment, suspension and management of a rope end of a lanyard positioning that can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on ropes that have -3- a structure that can be built easily and at low cost. A further aim of the present invention is to study a device for attachment, suspension and management of a rope end of a lanyard positioning that can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on ropes that do not 5 requires to be mounted on the positioning lanyard in advance, avoiding complex preventive operations. A further object of the present invention is to design a device of attachment, suspension and management of a rope end of a lanyard positioning that can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on a rope that is 10 can be applied or removed from the harness in a simple, safe and fast way. Not least, the present invention aims to provide a device of attachment, suspension and management of a rope end of a lanyard positioning that can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on a rope that allows to quickly engage and release the end of the rope as well as allowing 15 easily adjust the pendant length. In accordance with its first aspect, the invention therefore concerns a device for attaching, suspending and managing the end of a lanyard positioning that can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on ropes that comprises a body which in turn comprises at least a first portion 20 defining at least one loop substantially shaped like at least one portion of C, where the C-portion handle defines an opening having a first orientation, and a second portion defining a shaped through seat to accommodate a portion of a harness. In particular, the first portion and the second portion define at least one 25 first releasable constraint seat for a rope end of a lanyard positioning. Within the scope of this specification and the appended claims, with “orientation of an opening defined by a C-shaped portion or a C-shaped portion saddle” is intended to indicate the direction out of the opening passing through the center 30 of the osculating circle of the C portion or the saddle portion. The Applicant has identified that through the use of a device hook, suspend and manage configured to establish a fixed constraint to the harness and a releasable constraint at the end of a lanyard -4- positioning, it is possible to tie and / or release the end of the rope to the harness in a simple and rapid manner, whenever the operator needs it. Furthermore, thanks to the particular shape of the hooking device, suspension and management studied by the applicant, it is also possible to make it in a single piece, 5 thus being able to adopt simple and economical production techniques. Last but not least, the presence of a releasable constraint seat for the end of the rope allows the use of the hooking device without the need for Mount it on the positioning cord beforehand. Again, the provision of a through seat, possibly openable, shaped 10 to accommodate a portion of the harness allows you to apply and remove the attachment device from the harness in a simple, safe and fast way. Further features of the preferred embodiments of the device attachment, suspension and management of a rope end of a lanyard positioning that can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on ropes according to the 15 The present invention is the subject of the dependent claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent. from the following detailed description of some of its embodiments preferred, made with reference to the attached drawings. 20 The different features in the individual configurations can be combine them together as desired according to the following description, if you wish should avail itself of the advantages resulting specifically from a particular combination. In such drawings, 25 - Figure 1 is a schematic representation of an operator wearing a harness for activities at height on rope, secured by a lanyard positioning with free end of rope according to the state of the art; - Figure 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device for attaching, suspending and managing the end of a lanyard 30 positioning that can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on ropes according to the present invention; -5- - Figures 3 and 3a are respectively a side elevation view of the device of figure 2 in closed configuration and a sectional view of it in the AA plane; - figures 4 and 4a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in 5 agreement with a second preferred embodiment of this invention, in open configuration; - Figures 5 and 5a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in in accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the present invention; 10 - Figures 6 and 6a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in agreement with a fourth preferred embodiment of this invention; - Figures 7 and 7a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively 15 side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in agreement with a fifth preferred embodiment of this invention; - Figures 8 and 8a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in 20 in accordance with a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention; - Figures 9 and 9a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in agreement with a seventh preferred embodiment of this invention; 25 - Figures 10 and 10a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in in accordance with an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention; - figure 11 is a schematic representation of the device of figure 10 in configuration for use with a positioning lanyard attached to it; 30 - Figure 12 is a schematic representation of an operator wearing a harness for activities at height on rope, secured by a lanyard -6- positioning with the end of the free rope attached to a fastening device, suspension and management of a rope end according to the embodiment of figure 10; - figures 13 and 13a are a perspective view and an elevation view respectively 5 side of a device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end in in accordance with a ninth preferred embodiment of the present invention; - Figure 14 is a perspective view of the hooking, suspension and management of a figure 13 end of rope during production; and - figures 15 and 15a are a side elevation view and a top view respectively 10 section in the B – B plane of the device in figure 13 equipped with an adapter for reduce the size of the harness attachment slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the following description, numbers or symbols are used to illustrate the figures. identical reference symbols to indicate construction elements with the same 15 function. Furthermore, for clarity of illustration, some references may not be repeated in all figures. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, Some preferred embodiments are shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no 20 no intention to limit the invention to the specific embodiment illustrated, but, on the contrary, the invention intends to cover all modifications, alternative and equivalent constructions that fall within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims. The use of “for example”, “etc.”, “or” indicates non-exclusive alternatives without 25 limitation unless otherwise indicated. The use of “includes” and “include” means “comprises or includes, but is not limited to” unless otherwise indicated. With reference to figures 2-3a, a first embodiment is illustrated preferred device for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end 30 of a positioning lanyard that can be attached to a harness for activities at height on string according to the present invention, generally indicated by 10, in the for brevity's sake also referred to as 'coupling device'. -7- The coupling device 10 comprises a body 11 comprising at least one first portion 12 which defines a loop substantially shaped like a C or a portion of C and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 for accommodate and attach to a part of a harness 102, such as a webbing or 5 a harness belt 102. The first portion 12 is preferably made as an extension protruding from the second portion 13 to define with the same a first releasable constraint seat for the end of the string 106. In particular, the first portion 12 defines a loop at least one portion of C with an opening of the C oriented according to a first orientation, 10 preferably down when in use. With “configuration in use” it is intended to indicate a configuration in which the coupling device 10 is connected to the harness 102 to attach a rope end 106 of a positioning lanyard 101. It goes without saying that the orientation of the substantially C-shaped handle is subject to how the device is made and / or attached to the harness. For example, 15 if the device is fixed on the harness's leg loops, which are mobile with respect to on the belt and include differently oriented straps, the orientation of the substantially C-shaped handle it could be downwards, upwards or also horizontal or according to intermediate orientations. In the preferred embodiment of Figures 2-3a, the second portion 13 20 further comprises at least one projection 15 which extends towards the first portion 12 in order to reduce the space delimited by the first constraint seat releasable. This overhang 15 is optional and may not be present in forms of alternative realizations. In the embodiment of figures 2-3a, the through seat 14 for the 25 connection to a portion of the harness 102 is made of several elements 13a,13b which can be joined together in a fixed manner using special fastening means, such as example screws (not illustrated). For this purpose, elements 13a, 13b are provided special seats 19 for the fastening means. In this variant, the first portion 12 is made of one piece with a first 13a 30 of the elements that make up the second portion 13. The first element 13a is for example shaped in such a way as to define a C or U-shaped curved section turned, while the second element 13b has a flat extension with section substantially linear, on which the stems of the first element 13a rest to create a link between the two elements 13a,13b. -8- At least one portion 12,13 defining the first releasable constraint location is preferably made of plastic material, such as polyethylene or polyamide, or in elastic-harmonic metal in order to guarantee a sufficient elasticity of such portion 12,13. Preferably, the body 11 of the 5 coupling device 10 is made entirely of plastic material or in elastic-harmonic metal. In accordance with a second preferred embodiment shown in the figures 4 and 4a, the coupling device 10 comprises a body 11 comprising at least a first portion 12 which defines a substantially shaped loop 10 C or a portion of C with an opening of the C having a first orientation, and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 shaped for accommodate a portion of a harness 102. The first portion 12 is preferably made as a protruding extension from the second portion 13 to define with the same a first releasable constraint location for the end of the rope 15 106. A projection 15 is also foreseen which develops from the second portion 13 towards the first portion 12 so as to reduce the space delimited by the first seat of releasable bond. In the embodiment of Figures 4-4a, the through seat 14 for the connection to a portion of the harness 102 is made with an openable ring. A 20 for this purpose, the second portion 13 comprises a first section 13a, generally more rigid, for example shaped in such a way as to define a C-shaped curved section or U-shaped, and a second section 13b, generally more flexible, with a flat shape with a substantially linear section. The first 13a and the second 13b sections each have a 16a,16b termination configured to make a 25 optionally releasable reciprocal constraint, e.g. a constraint of form and / or force coupling such as an optional snap constraint reversible. In particular, in the embodiment of figures 5-5a the terminations 16a,16b are made in correspondence with a section of the second portion 13 30 facing downwards when the hooking device 10 is in the configuration of use. With reference to figures 5 and 5a a third embodiment is shown preferred of the coupling device 10. The coupling device 10 in accordance with the second embodiment comprises a body 11 comprising 35 at least a first portion 12 which defines a substantially shaped handle -9- C or a portion of C, and a second portion 13 which defines a seat loop 14 shaped to accommodate a portion of a harness 102. The third embodiment substantially coincides with the second embodiment. realization of figures 4 and 4a, where however the first portion 12 presents 5 in addition a protuberance 12a which extends from the first portion 12 to define a support substantially shaped like a saddle or portion of a saddle. Preferably, the saddle portion has an opening oriented in the direction substantially opposite to the loop defined by the first portion 12. With “oriented in a substantially opposite direction” is intended to include 10 orientations included in angular ranges of + / - 40° around the direction opposite to the first orientation. With reference to figures 6 and 6a a fourth embodiment is shown preferred of the coupling device 10. The coupling device 10 in accordance with the fourth embodiment comprises a body 11 comprising 15 at least a first portion 12 which defines a substantially shaped loop C or a portion of C with an opening of the C having a first orientation, and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 shaped for accommodate a portion of a harness 102. In this example case, the through seat 14 is made in the shape of a ring 20 closed, non-openable. For this purpose, the second portion 13 is made of one piece unique and of one piece with the first portion 12. The first portion 12 is preferably made as a protruding extension from the second portion 13 to define with the same as a first releasable constraint seat for the end of the rope 106. In this case, to connect the hooking device 10 to the harness it is necessary 25 pass the belt or the strap of the harness 102 through the pass-through seat 14 defined by the second portion 13. Alternatively, the through seat 14 can be made as an openable ring, making it unnecessary to pass the belt or harness strap 102 through the through seat 14 to connect the coupling device 10 30 to the harness. A projection 15 is also foreseen which develops from the second portion 13 towards the first portion 12 so as to reduce the space defined inside the first seat of releasable constraint. In particular, in the embodiment of the -10- figures 5 and 5a, the overhang defines a curved portion configured to outline a extension of the C-shaped loop. In the embodiment of Figures 6 and 6a, the body 11 also comprises a third portion with eyelet 17 made below the second portion 13 5 with respect to the configuration of use of the coupling device 10. This portion for example, eyelet 17 is useful for hooking the terminal end portion 107 of the end of the rope 106 by means of a connector 108. In accordance with a fifth preferred embodiment shown in the figures 7 and 7a, the coupling device 10 comprises a body 11 comprising 10 at least a first portion 12 which defines a substantially shaped loop C or a portion of C with an opening of the C having a first orientation, and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 shaped for accommodate a portion of a harness 102. In this exemplary case, the seat loop 14 is made as a closed ring that cannot be opened, but alternatively 15 could also be made as an opening ring. The first portion 12 is preferably made as a protruding extension from the second portion 13 to define with it a first binding site releasable for the end of the string 106. The body 11 also comprises a third portion with eyelet 17 made below the second portion 13 with respect to the 20 configuration of use of the hooking device 10. In the embodiment of figures 7 and 7a, a projection 15 is also provided. which develops from the second portion 13 towards the first portion 12 so as to reduce the space defined within the first releasable constraint location. In in particular, the projection 15 is made in the form of an elastic tongue to facilitate 25 insertion and extraction of the end of the rope 106 from the first constraint seat releasable. With reference to figures 8 and 8a a sixth embodiment is shown. preferred of the coupling device 10. The coupling device 10 in accordance with the sixth embodiment comprises a body 11 comprising at least 30 a first portion 12 which defines a handle substantially shaped like a C or a a portion of C with an opening of the C having a first orientation, and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 shaped for accommodate a portion of a harness 102. -11- In this example case, the through seat 14 is made in the shape of a ring closed opening. To this end, the second portion 13 comprises a first section 13a, generally more rigid, for example shaped in such a way as to define a curved C or U section, and a second section 13b, generally more flexible, 5 flat conformation with a substantially linear section. The first 13a and the according to 13b section each have a termination 16a,16b configured for create a releasable mutual constraint, such as a snap constraint optionally reversible. In particular, in the embodiment of the figures 8-8a the terminations 16a,16b are made in correspondence with a section 10 of the second portion 13 facing downwards when the hooking device 10 is in the usage configuration. The first portion 12 is preferably made as a protruding extension from the second portion 13 to define with it a first binding site releasable for the end of the rope 106. A projection 15 is also provided which develops 15 from the second portion 13 towards the first portion 12 in order to reduce the space delimited by the first releasable constraint site. In particular, in the embodiment of figures 8 and 8a, the projection 15 is made in the form of elastic tongue to facilitate the insertion and extraction of the end of the rope 106 from the first place of releasable constraint. 20 In the embodiment of Figures 8 and 8a, the body 11 also comprises a third portion with eyelet 17 made below the second portion 13 with respect to the configuration of use of the coupling device 10. This portion for example, eyelet 17 is useful for attaching the connector 108 provided in correspondence of the free termination 107 of the end of the rope 106. 25 With reference to figures 9 and 9a a seventh embodiment is shown preferred of the coupling device 10. The coupling device 10 in accordance with the seventh embodiment comprises a body 11 comprising at least a first portion 12 which defines a first loop substantially shaped C or a portion of C with an opening of the C having a first 30 orientation, and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 shaped to accommodate a portion of a 102 harness. In this example case, the through seat 14 is made in the shape of a ring closed opening in line with what is described with reference to the sixth form of embodiment. However, unlike the embodiment of Figures 8- 35 8a, the terminations 16a,16b are made in correspondence with a section of the -12- second portion 13 facing upwards when the coupling device 10 is in the usage configuration. The first portion 12 is preferably made as a protruding extension from the second portion 13 to define with it a first binding site 5 releasable for the end of the rope 106. The body 11 additionally comprises a third eyelet portion 17' made below the second portion 13 with respect to the configuration of use of the coupling device 10. In this embodiment, the third portion of the body 11 is made in the shape of an open eyelet 17'. In this way they are 10 facilitates insertion and extraction of the terminal end portion 107 of the end of the string 106 by means of a connector 108. A projection 15 is also foreseen which develops from the second portion 13 towards the first portion 12 so as to reduce the space delimited by the first seat of releasable constraint. In particular, the projection 15 is made in the form of a tab 15 elastic to facilitate the insertion and extraction of the end of the 106 rope from the first seat of releasable bond. In the embodiment of Figures 9 and 9a, the body 11 also comprises a fourth portion 18 which defines a second substantially shaped handle C with an opening of the C oriented similarly to the first loop. In this case 20 Both lugs are oriented downwards when in use. With “oriented similarly” is intended to include orientations within ranges angular of + / - 40° around the first orientation. The fourth portion 18 is preferably made in correspondence with the third 17' eyelet portion so as to define a second seat with it 25 of releasable constraint for the end of the rope 106. Choosing the material to make the body 11 of the coupling device 10 is carried out in order to ensure sufficient elasticity of at least one portion 17,18 which defines the second releasable constraint location. In accordance with an eighth preferred embodiment shown in Figures 10 30 and 10a, the coupling device 10 comprises a body 11 comprising at least a first portion 12 which defines a first substantially shaped handle C or a portion of C with an opening of the C having a first orientation when in use, and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 -13- shaped to accommodate a portion of a harness 102. In this case for example, the through seat 14 is made in the form of a closed ring that can be opened in line with what is described with reference to the sixth embodiment of figures 8-8a. 5 The first portion 12 is preferably made as a protruding extension from the second portion 13 to define with it a first binding site releasable for the end of the rope 106. The body 11 additionally comprises a third eyelet portion 17 made below the second portion 13 with respect to the configuration of use of the 10 coupling device 10. A projection 15 is also provided which develops from the second portion 13 towards the first portion 12 in order to reduce the space delimited by the first releasable constraint site. In particular, the projection 15 is made in the form of an elastic tongue to facilitate insertion and extraction of the end of the 106 string from the first releasable constraint seat. 15 In the embodiment of Figures 10 and 10a, the body 11 also comprises a fourth portion 18 which defines a second handle substantially shaped C with an opening of the C oriented similarly to the first handle, in this particular case, therefore oriented downwards when in use. The fourth portion 18 is preferably made in correspondence with the third portion 20 eyelet 17 so as to define a second binding seat with it releasable for the end of the rope 106. As schematically illustrated in figures 11 and 12, the second constraint location allows the end of the rope 106 to be attached to the attachment device 10 at multiple points, thus offering the possibility of minimising the hanging length of the 25 same. With reference to figures 13 and 13a a ninth embodiment is shown. preferred of the coupling device 10. The coupling device 10 in accordance with the ninth embodiment comprises a body 11 comprising at least a first portion 12 which defines a first loop substantially 30 shaped C or a portion of C with an opening of the C having a first orientation, and a second portion 13 which defines a through seat 14 shaped to accommodate a portion of a 102 harness. In this example case, the through seat 14 is made in the shape of a ring -14- closed opening in line with what is described with reference to the seventh form of realization of figures 9-9a. The first portion 12 is preferably made as a protruding extension from the second portion 13 to define with it a first binding site 5 releasable for the end of the rope 106. The body 11 additionally comprises a third eyelet portion 17 made below the second portion 13 with respect to the configuration of use of the coupling device 10. A projection 15 is also provided which develops from the second portion 13 towards the first portion 12 in order to reduce the space 10 delimited by the first releasable constraint location. In particular, the projection 15 is made in the form of an elastic tongue to facilitate insertion and extraction of the end of the 106 string from the first releasable constraint seat. In the embodiment of Figures 13 and 13a, the body 11 also comprises a fourth portion 18 which defines a second handle substantially 15 shaped C with an opening of the C oriented similarly to the first handle. In in this case both lugs are oriented downwards when in use. fourth portion 18 is preferably made in correspondence with the third 17' eyelet portion so as to define a second seat with it of releasable constraint for the end of the rope 106. 20 Figure 14 illustrates a coupling device 10 according to the present invention. valley of its production. For a better adaptability of the 14 through seat different configurations of harness belts, e.g. for height webbing different, the coupling device 10 is produced together with at least one adaptation accessory 20, for example a series of shims, obtainable from piece 25 with the body 11. The at least one adapter accessory 20 is connected to the body 11 by means of at least one connecting portion 21 having a weakening (not illustrated) to facilitate the detachment of the at least one accessory 20 from the body 11, for example to allow manual detachment. In this way, as shown in figures 15 and 15a, the operator can decide, 30 during the fastening of the hooking device 10 on its harness 102, which and how many accessories 20 to use to best satisfy the correct installation based on at belt height. The operation of the hooking, suspension and management device 10 of a purpose -15- positioning lanyard rope, attachable to a harness for activities in quota on rope according to the present invention is as follows. Once the coupling device 10 is firmly positioned on the belt of a harness 102, the first releasable constraint seat defined between the 5 first portion 12 and the second portion 13 can accommodate a portion of end rope 106 and hold it inside the same. Therefore, before, during or after having appropriately adjusted the length of the positioning cord 101, the operator proceeds to thread at least one first section of the end of the cord 106 of the extension cord 101 by forcing it 10 within the first releasable constraint location. This operation requires a moderate input and / or output force relative to the cord as the first releasable constraint site is defined by at least one portion 12,13 elastic. The operator can then proceed to further adjust his position, 15 approaching or moving away from anchor point 103, extracting in entry or exit of the end of the rope 106 from the coupling device 10, the string being frictioned inside the first releasable constraint seat. In case of multiple releasable constraint seats provided in the coupling device 10, the operator can proceed to add or delete the end of the rope passages 20 106 inside these locations, forcing the insertion or deactivation of the end rope 106 and forming a number of loops as desired, based on the length of the end of string 106 to manage. Furthermore, the operator may preferably have the connector 108 provided in correspondence of the free end 107 of the end of the rope 106 connecting it to the 25 third portion with eyelet 17, closed or not, made below the second portion 13.

Claims

1. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end of a positioning lanyard, which can be fixed to a harness for activities at height on a rope, characterised by the fact that it comprises a body (11) comprising - at least a first portion (12) defining at least one loop substantially shaped like at least one portion of C, where the loop like the portion of C defines an opening having a first orientation, and - a second portion (13) defining a through seat (14) shaped to accommodate a portion of a harness (102), where the first portion (12) and the second portion (13) define at least a first releasable constraint seat for a rope end (106) of a positioning lanyard (101).

2. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to claim 1, wherein the first portion (12) is made as an extension protruding from the second portion (13).

3. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the at least one first portion (12) and the second portion (13) defining the at least one first releasable constraint seat is made of elastic-flexible material, preferably of plastic material, such as polyethylene or polyamide, and / or of harmonic elastic metal.

4. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second portion (13) comprises at least one projection (15) which extends towards the first portion (12) so as to reduce the space delimited by the first releasable constraint seat.

5. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to claim 4, wherein the projection (15) is shaped in such a way as to define a curved portion configured to outline an extension of the loop substantially shaped like at least a portion of C.

6. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the projection (15) is made in the form of an elastic tongue to facilitate the insertion and extraction of the rope end (106) from the first releasable constraint seat.

7. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the through seat (14) is made in the form of a closed ring, where preferably the second portion (13) of the body (11) is composed of several elements (13a,13b) which can be joined together in a fixed manner by means of fastening means; or, where preferably the second portion (13) is made in a single piece and of one piece with the first portion (12).

8. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the through seat (14) is made as an openable ring, where preferably the second portion (13) comprises a first (13a) and a second (13b) section each provided with a termination (16a,16b) configured to create an optionally releasable constraint between them, for example a shape and / or force coupling constraint such as an optionally reversible snap constraint.

9. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the body (11) comprises a third portion (17,17') shaped like an eyelet, made below the second portion (13) with reference to a configuration of use, wherein the third portion (17,17') shaped like an eyelet is made in the form of an open eyelet (17') or in the form of a closed eyelet (17).

10. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the body (11) comprises a fourth portion (18) defining at least a second loop substantially shaped like at least one portion of C, where the second loop shaped like a portion of C defines an opening having an orientation similar or substantially coinciding with the first orientation of the opening defined by the first portion (12), the fourth portion (18) being preferably made in correspondence with a third eyelet portion (17) in such a way as to define with the same a second releasable constraint seat for the rope end (106).

11. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion (12) comprises a protuberance (12a) extending from the first portion (12) to define a substantially saddle-shaped support or saddle portion P1691IT00 -18 defining an opening having an orientation in a direction substantially opposite to the first orientation of the opening defined by the first portion (12).

12. Device (10) for attaching, suspending and managing a rope end according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least one adaptation accessory (20), preferably a series of shims, connected to the body (11) by means of at least one connecting portion (21), preferably having a weakening configured to allow manual detachment of the at least one accessory (20) from the body (11).