Anchoring assembly

Abstract

An anchoring assembly, or mounting element for an anchoring assembly, particularly for a fall protection device, comprising a first mounting limb and a second mounting limb connected and rotatably mounted relative to each other for rotation, such that the limb can be fixed in place in one of a plurality of operating positions. The limb has concentric engagement portions arranged to engage with each other to allow rotation of the limb about a rotation axis and to suppress relative displacement of the limb in a direction transverse to the rotation axis.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to UK application number 2101596.1, filed on 5 February 2021, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to anchoring assemblies and mounting devices for anchoring assemblies, and more particularly to anchoring assemblies and mounting devices for fall protection applications. Background Technology

[0004] In some cases, it is necessary for operators to work at heights (e.g., on the roof surface of a building). For example, DE10132297 discloses an example of an anchor for attaching to a building, detailing a roof anchor for attaching to a standing-joint roof of a building, the roof anchor having a support hinged around a threaded pin fastened by bolts. This device can be hinged to different configurations to accommodate different joint spacings. A similar device is disclosed in DE202007013157. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An improved device has now been designed.

[0006] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the component may include a first mounting limb and a second mounting limb, the first and second mounting limbs being connected and rotatably mounted relative to each other for rotation about an axis of rotation, such that the limbs can be fixed in place at one of a plurality of operating positions. The limbs may have concentric engagement portions arranged to engage each other to allow rotation of the limbs about the axis of rotation and also to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

[0007] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the components cause the limbs to rotate about each other in contact with each other primarily on the support surface of the limbs, and lateral movement is suppressed.

[0008] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the fixing bolt shaft or pin may extend along the axis of rotation through the limb to secure the limb, along with anchor posts (or other fall protection connection devices), to the structure.

[0009] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, because the limbs rotate about each other in contact with each other primarily on the support surface of the limbs, and lateral movement is suppressed by this contact, lateral displacement of the device is unlikely to result in unfavorable engagement of the fixing bolt shaft or pin extending through the limbs.

[0010] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the limbs may include upper limbs and lower limbs.

[0011] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the concentric engagement portion of one limb may be nested with the concentric engagement portion of another limb to allow rotation about the axis of rotation and suppress relative displacement of the limb in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

[0012] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, in one embodiment, the concentric engagement portion of one limb may include at least a partially circular rib arranged to nest within a structure (e.g., an annular groove or circular hole) that includes the concentric engagement structure of the other limb.

[0013] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the concentric engagement configuration of one limb may include a generally cylindrical or conical surface protrusion on which a generally cylindrical or conical surface recess forming a concentric engagement portion of the other limb is nested. A truncated conical shape may be preferred to facilitate better nesting and support of the surface engagement.

[0014] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, each of the limbs may be provided with a central through-hole.

[0015] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the size of the hole included in at least one limb may be smaller than that in the hole in another limb.

[0016] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the limbs may be secured in place by means of fastening bolts, shafts or pins, and / or such fastening bolts, shafts or pins may be used to fasten columns or other fall protection connection devices to the structure.

[0017] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, each of the limbs may extend away from the concentric joint in opposite directions, such that the device has an X-shaped coverage area in the plane.

[0018] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the end of the limb furthest from the concentric joint may be provided with a fastening mechanism capable of being secured to the lower structure. This fastening mechanism may be rotatably, pivotally, or hingedly connected to the limb to accommodate different fastening configurations on a particular structure.

[0019] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the concentric engagement portion of the limb may be raised relative to the end of the limb furthest from the concentric engagement portion. This provides a clearance below the device, which can facilitate tightening of through bolts during installation or periodic maintenance.

[0020] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the component may further include an anchor post (or other device) supported above the concentric joint portion.

[0021] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device may include an upper limb and a lower limb, each including a central engagement portion and a pair of elongated portions extending from the central engagement portion. The central engagement portion of the upper limb may engage with the central engagement portion of the lower limb such that the upper limb and lower limb are rotatable relative to each other about an axis of rotation extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and lower limb. The central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and lower limb may be configured to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

[0022] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the upper and lower limbs can be configured to rotate to one of a plurality of operating positions. The upper and lower limbs can also be configured to be fixed in one of the plurality of operating positions. A support column can be connected to the upper and lower limbs, having fastening bolts or shafts for securing the upper and lower limbs in one of the plurality of operating positions.

[0023] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the elongated portions of each of the upper and lower limbs may extend longitudinally in opposite directions from the central joint portion.

[0024] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the central joint portion of each of the upper limb and lower limb portions may have a truncated conical shape. The central joint portion of one of the upper limb and lower limb portions may nest with the central joint portion of the other of the upper limb and lower limb portions. The central joint portion of each of the upper limb and lower limb portions may have a through-hole. The central joint portion of each of the upper limb and lower limb portions is raised relative to the elongated portion.

[0025] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and lower limb portions may include at least a partially circular rib configured to nest with the central engagement portion of the other of the upper limb and lower limb portions. The central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and lower limb portions may include a substantially cylindrical or conical surface protrusion configured to nest with a substantially cylindrical or conical surface recess on the central engagement portion of the other of the upper limb and lower limb portions.

[0026] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, each of the upper and lower limb portions may include a disc-shaped portion extending downward from the opposite end. Each of the disc-shaped portions may have a hole configured to receive a fixing element for fastening the anchoring assembly to the substructure.

[0027] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the anchoring assembly may further include anchoring structures connected to the upper and lower limbs. The anchoring structure may have a connecting ring. The anchoring structure may have an energy-absorbing device.

[0028] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, an anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device may include an upper limb and a lower limb, each including a central engagement portion and a pair of elongated portions extending longitudinally in opposite directions away from the central engagement portion; and a support post connected to the upper limb and the lower limb. The central engagement portion of the upper limb may be engageable with the central engagement portion of the lower limb, such that the upper limb and the lower limb are rotatable relative to each other about an axis of rotation extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb to one of a plurality of operating positions. The central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb may be configured to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. The support post may be configured to secure the upper limb and the lower limb to one of a plurality of operating positions.

[0029] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the central engagement portion of each of the upper and lower limb portions may be raised relative to the elongated portion. Each of the upper and lower limb portions may include a disc-shaped portion extending downward from opposite ends, wherein each of the disc-shaped portions may include a hole configured to receive a fixing element for fastening the anchoring assembly to the lower structure. The anchoring assembly may further include an anchoring structure connected to the upper and lower limb portions, wherein the anchoring structure includes a connecting ring; and an energy absorber device.

[0030] Further non-restrictive embodiments or aspects are set forth in the following numbered clauses:

[0031] Clause 1: An anchoring assembly, or an mounting element for an anchoring assembly, particularly for a fall protection device, the anchoring assembly comprising a first mounting limb and a second mounting limb connected and rotatably mounted relative to each other for rotation about an axis of rotation, such that the limbs can be fixed in place at one of a plurality of operating positions; the limbs having concentric engagement portions arranged to engage each other to allow rotation of the limbs about the axis of rotation and to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

[0032] Clause 2: An anchoring assembly as described in Clause 1, wherein the limbs include upper limbs and lower limbs.

[0033] Clause 3: An anchoring assembly according to Clause 1 or 2, wherein a concentric engagement portion of one limb is nested or positioned to engage with a concentric engagement portion of another limb in order to allow rotation about the axis of rotation and to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

[0034] Clause 4: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 3, wherein the concentric engagement portion of one of the limbs includes at least partially circular ribs, the at least partially circular ribs being arranged to nest or be disposed in a construction including a concentric engagement configuration of the other limb.

[0035] Clause 5: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 4, wherein the concentric engagement construction of one of the limbs includes a basic cylindrical or conical surface protrusion, on which a basic cylindrical or conical surface recess forming a concentric engagement portion of the other limb is nested or disposed.

[0036] Clause 6: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 5, wherein each of the limbs is provided with a central through hole.

[0037] Clause 7: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 6, wherein at least one of the limbs contains a hole of a smaller size than the hole in the other limb.

[0038] Clause 8: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 7, wherein the limb is secured in place by means of fastening bolts or shafts.

[0039] Clause 9: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 8, wherein each of the limbs extends away from the concentric engagement portion.

[0040] Clause 10: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 9, wherein the end of the limb remote from the concentric engagement portion is provided with a fastening structure capable of being fastened to the lower structure.

[0041] Clause 11: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 10, wherein the concentric engagement portion of the limb is raised or lifted relative to the end of the limb remote from the concentric engagement portion.

[0042] Clause 12: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 11, further comprising an anchoring structure supported above the concentric joint portion.

[0043] Clause 13: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 12, wherein the anchoring structure is a column.

[0044] Clause 14: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 13 further includes a connection device for connecting to a fall protection device, such as a safety rope or personal protective lifeline.

[0045] Clause 15: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 1 to 14, wherein the anchoring structure is provided with an energy absorber system or device.

[0046] Clause 16: An anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device, the anchoring assembly comprising: an upper limb portion and a lower limb portion, each including a central engagement portion and a pair of elongated portions extending from the central engagement portion, wherein the central engagement portion of the upper limb portion is engageable with the central engagement portion of the lower limb portion such that the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion are rotatable relative to each other about an axis of rotation extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion, and wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion is configured to suppress relative displacement of the limb portions in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

[0047] Clause 17: The anchoring assembly according to Clause 16, wherein the upper limb and the lower limb are configured to rotate to one of a plurality of operating positions.

[0048] Clause 18: An anchoring assembly according to Clause 16 or 17, wherein the upper limb and the lower limb are configured to be secured in one of the plurality of operating positions.

[0049] Clause 19: The anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 18 further includes a support post connected to the upper limb and the lower limb, the support post having fastening bolts or shafts for securing the upper limb and the lower limb in one of the plurality of operating positions.

[0050] Clause 20: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 19, wherein the elongated portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb extends longitudinally in opposite directions from the central engagement portion.

[0051] Clause 21: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 20, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb has a truncated conical shape.

[0052] Clause 22: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 21, wherein the central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb is nested with the central engagement portion of the other of the upper limb and the lower limb.

[0053] Clause 23: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 22, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb has a through hole.

[0054] Clause 24: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 23, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb portions is raised relative to the elongated portion.

[0055] Clause 25: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 24, wherein the central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes at least a partially circular rib, the at least partially circular rib being configured to nest with the central engagement portion of the other of the upper limb and the lower limb.

[0056] Clause 26: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 25, wherein the central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and lower limb portions includes a substantially cylindrical or conical surface protrusion configured to nest with a substantially cylindrical or conical surface recess on the central engagement portion of the other limb of the upper limb and lower limb portion.

[0057] Clause 27: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 26, wherein each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion includes a disc-shaped portion extending downward from opposite ends.

[0058] Clause 28: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 27, wherein each of the disc-shaped portions includes a hole configured to receive a fastening element for securing the anchoring assembly to the substructure.

[0059] Clause 29: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 28, further comprising an anchoring structure connected to the upper limb and the lower limb.

[0060] Clause 30: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 29, wherein the anchoring structure includes a connecting ring.

[0061] Clause 31: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 16 to 30, wherein the anchoring structure includes an energy absorber device.

[0062] Clause 32: An anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device, the anchoring assembly comprising: an upper limb and a lower limb, each including a central engagement portion and a pair of elongated portions extending longitudinally in opposite directions away from the central engagement portion; and a support post connected to the upper limb and the lower limb, wherein the central engagement portion of the upper limb is engageable with the central engagement portion of the lower limb such that the upper limb and the lower limb are rotatable relative to each other about a rotation axis extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb is configured to suppress relative displacement of the limb in a direction transverse to the rotation axis, and wherein the support post is configured to secure the upper limb and the lower limb to one of the plurality of operating positions.

[0063] Clause 33: An anchoring assembly according to Clause 32, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb portions is raised relative to the elongated portion.

[0064] Clause 34: An anchoring assembly according to Clause 32 or 33, wherein each of the upper limb and the lower limb includes a disc-shaped portion extending downward from opposite ends, and wherein each of the disc-shaped portions includes a hole configured to receive a fastening element for securing the anchoring assembly to the substructure.

[0065] Clause 35: An anchoring assembly according to any one of Clauses 32 to 34, further comprising an anchoring structure connected to the upper limb and the lower limb, wherein the anchoring structure includes a connecting ring; and an energy absorber device. Attached Figure Description

[0066] This disclosure will now be further described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0067] Figure 1 It is an exploded side view of a non-limiting embodiment or aspect of a component based on the principles of this disclosure;

[0068] Figure 2 This is the view from the bottom side. Figure 1 A perspective view of the components;

[0069] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the components in the aforementioned diagram, viewed from above;

[0070] Figure 4 A perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment or aspect of a detailed component that may form part of the aforementioned diagram;

[0071] Figure 5 A perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment or aspect of a detailed component that may form part of the aforementioned diagram;

[0072] Figure 6 A perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment or aspect of the device for fixing the components of the aforementioned figure to the jointed roof;

[0073] Figure 7 Therefore Figure 6 A perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment or aspect of the aforementioned components, with alternative configurations fixed to the jointed roof;

[0074] Figure 8 It is a perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment or aspect of the component in the aforementioned figure that is fixed to the profile roof;

[0075] Figure 9 and Figure 10 It is a perspective view of a portion of an alternative configuration of components based on the principles of this disclosure, representing a non-limiting embodiment or aspect thereof;

[0076] Figure 11 and Figure 12 yes Figure 9 and Figure 10 Detailed views of the parts; and

[0077] Figure 13 yes Figures 9 to 12 A perspective view of a non-restrictive implementation or aspect.

[0078] It should be understood that, Figures 1 to 13 It is a schematic diagram and the features are not necessarily drawn to scale. Detailed Implementation

[0079] As used herein, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural indicators unless the context clearly specifies otherwise. Spatial or directional terms such as “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” “above,” and “below” are relevant to the embodiments or aspects illustrated in the accompanying drawings and should not be considered limiting, as embodiments or aspects may employ various alternative orientations. All figures used in the specification and claims should be understood to be modified in all cases by the terms “about” or “approximately.” “About” or “approximately” means within plus or minus twenty-five percent of the stated value. However, this should not be construed as limiting any analysis of the values ​​under the doctrine of equivalence.

[0080] Unless otherwise stated, all ranges or ratios disclosed herein should be understood to encompass the starting and ending values, as well as any and all subranges or subratios included therein. For example, the specified range or ratio of “1 to 10” should be considered to include any and all subranges or subratios between the minimum value of 1 and the maximum value of 10 (and the end values ​​are included); that is, all subranges or subratios begin at the minimum value of 1 or greater and end at the maximum value of 10 or less. The ranges and / or ratios disclosed herein represent averages within the specified ranges and / or ratios.

[0081] The terms “first,” “second,” etc., are not intended to refer to any particular order or sequence, but rather to different conditions, attributes, or elements. All documents mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The term “at least” is synonymous with “greater than or equal to.”

[0082] As used herein, "at least one of..." is synonymous with "one or more of...". For example, the phrase "at least one of A, B, or C" means any one of A, B, or C, or any combination of any two or more of A, B, or C. For example, "at least one of A, B, and C" includes only A; or only B; or only C; or includes A and B; or includes A and C; or includes B and C; or includes all of A, B, and C. The words "comprising" and "including" do not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those listed in any claim or the entire specification. In this specification, "comprising" means "including" and "including" means "comprising".

[0083] As used herein, the terms “parallel” or “substantially parallel” mean (if extended to the theoretical intersection) the relative angle between two objects (e.g., elongated objects), including the reference line, i.e., 0° to 5°, or 0° to 3°, or 0° to 2°, or 0° to 1°, or 0° to 0.5°, or 0° to 0.25°, or 0° to 0.1°, including the values ​​mentioned. As used herein, the terms “perpendicular,” “lateral,” “substantially perpendicular,” or “substantially lateral” mean the relative angle between two objects at their actual or theoretical intersection, which is 85° to 90°, or 87° to 90°, or 88° to 90°, or 89° to 90°, or 89.5° to 90°, or 89.75° to 90°, or 89.9° to 90°, including the values ​​mentioned.

[0084] The discussion of various embodiments or aspects may describe certain features as “particularly” or “preferred” within certain limitations (e.g., “preferred,” “more preferred,” or “even more preferred” within certain limitations). It will be understood that this disclosure is not limited to these specific or preferred limitations, but rather covers the entire range of various embodiments and aspects described herein. This disclosure includes, constitutes, or substantially constitutes any combination of the following embodiments or aspects. Various embodiments or aspects of this disclosure are illustrated in separate figures. However, it will be understood that this is merely for ease of illustration and discussion. In practice, one or more embodiments or aspects illustrated in one figure may be combined with one or more embodiments or aspects illustrated in one or more other figures.

[0085] Referring to the attached diagram, first refer to... Figure 1 In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the anchoring assembly 1 includes an upper limb 2 and a lower limb 3. The upper limb 2 includes opposing ends 2a and 2b, which include dish-shaped portions 2c and 2d extending downward from the overall plane of the plate-shaped limb 2. The dish-shaped portions 2c and 2d are provided with through holes 2e and 2f, which allow the limb to be directly fixed to the lower structure (e.g., using bolts) or hinged to fasteners 15 or 16, for example... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The fasteners shown are shown. The upper limb 2 also includes a truncated conical protrusion 2g, which has a truncated conical upper surface 2h and a truncated conical concave surface 2i. The planar elongated plate portions 2j and 2k of the limb extend longitudinally in opposite directions from the central truncated conical portion 2g to their respective ends 2a and 2b. The truncated conical portion 2g is provided with a through hole diameter D1 smaller than the diameter of the post 5, so that the post can abut against the edge annular surface 2q.

[0086] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the lower limb 3 is similar to the upper limb and includes opposing ends 3a and 3b, which include dish-shaped portions 3c and 3d extending downward from the overall plane of the plate-shaped limb 3. The dish-shaped portions 3c and 3d are provided with through holes 3e and 3f, which allow the limb to be directly fixed to the lower structure (e.g., using bolts) or hinged to fasteners 15 or 16, for example... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The fasteners shown are shown. The lower limb 3 also includes a truncated conical protrusion 3g, which has a truncated conical upper surface 3h and a truncated conical recessed surface 3i. Elongated planar plate portions 3j and 3k extend longitudinally in opposite directions from the central truncated conical portion 3g to their respective ends 3a and 3b. The truncated conical portion 3g is provided with a through hole 3r. Figure 2 Its diameter is slightly larger than the diameter D1.

[0087] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, elongated limbs 2 and 3 are assembled such that the outer truncated conical surface 3h of limb 3 is nested within the truncated conical recess of limb 2, which abuts against the truncated conical recess surface 2i. The mounted limbs 2 and 3 are rotatable relative to each other about an axis of rotation, allowing the limbs to be fixed in one of a plurality of operating positions. The truncated conical portions of limbs 2 and 3 serve as concentric engaging portions, arranged to engage each other to allow limbs 2 and 3 to rotate about an axis of rotation and to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

[0088] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the support column 4 is mounted to the limb assemblies 2 and 3 by means of a nut 7 connected to the threaded end of the shaft 6. The nut abuts against a force distribution disc 14 (e.g., larger than diameter D1). Figure 2 (As shown in the diagram) and thus abuts against the underside of the edge ring 2q of the upper limb portion 2. Thus, the post is secured to the upper limb portion 2. The upper end of the post 4 has a connecting ring 12, which is secured to the threaded end of the shaft 9 by means of a nut 13. The connecting ring can be directly secured to the hook of the lifeline connected to the operator's safety harness. Alternatively, the connecting ring can constrain a horizontally fixed safety rope, which the operator can connect to via a lifeline connected to the safety harness.

[0089] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the energy absorber device 8 is disposed inside the cylindrical wall 5. The energy absorber device 8 is connected to shafts 6 and 9. When the energy absorber is deployed, the connecting ring 12 moves away from the dome 11 of the column due to a force greater than a predetermined level acting upwards (or laterally). The energy absorber device can be any device or combination of devices known in the art and can, for example, include a plastically deformable metal coil that undergoes plastic deformation and elongates when a force is applied at the correct level. A sealing ring 10 is provided between the cylindrical wall 5 and the upper dome 11.

[0090] Figure 4 and Figure 5 Alternative connection methods between the components and different substructures are shown. In both cases, fasteners 15 and 16 are secured to opposite ends 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b via holes in disc-shaped portions 2c, 2d, 3c, 3d extending downward from the general plane of plate-shaped limbs 2 and 3. A retaining bolt 17 and a nut are used, which pass through holes 21 in the disc-shaped portion 19 of the connector plate 20. The disc-shaped portion 19 of the connector plate 20 receptively mates with or nests with the downward portions of disc-shaped portions 2c, 2d, 3c, 3d. The connector plate 20 is hinged to limbs 2 and 3 and can pivot about the axis of bolt 17 to allow connection at different angles depending on the specific substructure geometry.

[0091] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the fastener 15 includes clamps 23, 24 that are fastened to the connector plate 20 by means of bolts 25. This fastening can be used to secure the assembly to the joint 27 of the jointed roof 28, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in the image.

[0092] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the fastener 16 carries the screw 29, which taps through a hole in the connector plate 20 to be directly screwed into the surface of the profile plate substructure, such as... Figure 8 As shown in the image.

[0093] In some non-restrictive embodiments or aspects, through comparison Figure 6 and Figure 7 It can be seen how the anchoring assembly can be reoriented relative to each other by the hinge of the mounting limbs 2 and 3 about the axis of rotation, so that the limbs can be fixed in one of a number of operating positions. Figure 6 The spacing of the middle seam 27 is relatively narrow and Figure 7 The spacing of the middle seam 27 is relatively wide.

[0094] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the truncated conical portions of limbs 2 and 3 act as concentric engagement portions, arranged to engage with each other to allow limbs 2 and 3 to rotate about an axis of rotation and to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. As described, this assembly allows the limbs to rotate about each other primarily in contact with each other on the support surfaces of the limbs, and lateral movement is suppressed. Because this contact suppresses lateral movement, lateral displacement of the device is unlikely to result in unfavorable engagement with the threaded fixing shaft 6 extending through the limbs. Reducing this risk of damage is important, especially when shaft 6 is connected to the energy absorber system 8. Furthermore, when the assembly is fixed in place, the support surfaces of the truncated conical portions of the limbs provide enhanced rigidity and structural integrity to the anchoring assembly in the event of a fall.

[0095] Now for reference Figures 9 to 13 An alternative embodiment of the anchoring assembly is shown. In this embodiment, again, the limbs 103, 102 rotate about / on each other primarily in contact with each other on the support surfaces of the limbs, and lateral movement is suppressed by the mounting contact. However, in this embodiment, this is achieved without using the truncated conical mounting system of the first embodiment.

[0096] Figure 13 The general limb components are shown. The mounting column and energy absorber system are not shown, but it should be readily understood that the components for mounting the vibration absorber and / or column of the first embodiment can also be mounted to this component embodiment.

[0097] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the limb assembly includes an upper limb portion 102 and a lower limb portion 103. The lower limb portion includes a central collar 103c having a central hole 103d. The limb portion 103 has elongated plate portions 103j and 103k that slope downwards away from the central collar toward the distal fixed ends 103a, 103b. The central collar 103c is raised or lifted relative to the distal fixed ends 103a, 103b. The plate portions 103j and 103k have laterally extending side wing portions 103e to increase the rigidity of the assembly.

[0098] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the upper limb 102 includes a central annulus 102c having a central hole 102d. The limb 103 has elongated plate portions 102j and 102k that slope downwards toward the distal fixed ends 102a, 102b away from the central annulus. The central collar 102c is raised or lifted relative to the distal fixed ends 102a, 102b. The plate portions 102j and 102k have laterally extending side wing portions 102e to increase the rigidity of the assembly. The central hole 102d allows a fixing bolt or shaft to pass through the assembly.

[0099] In this embodiment or aspect, the coupling of the limbs 103, 102, which are constrained to rotate relative to or around each other during the main guiding rotation, is again achieved through the coupling connection and interaction between the central annulus 102c of the upper limb 102 and the central hole 103c of the lower limb 103. This interaction provides contact with each other on the support surfaces of the limbs, and lateral movement is suppressed by mounting contact.

[0100] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, the central annulus 102c of the upper limb 102 has a downwardly projecting annular rib 102f, which is located in or nested in the central hole 103d of the central collar 103c of the upper limb 103. When the limbs rotate relative to each other, the downwardly projecting annular rib 102f has bearing contact with the edge 103v of the hole 103d, and the presence of the bearing contact between the rib 102f and the circular edge 103v guides rotational movement and ensures that the contact between them is on the support surface of the limb, and lateral movement of the limb is suppressed by mounting contact.

[0101] In some non-limiting embodiments or aspects, each limb has a portion extending away from a hub formed by a truncated conical mounting feature of the first embodiment or a central collar and annulus of the second embodiment. This provides four anchoring points at the ends of the respective limbs (two on each limb). Alternatively, the limbs may terminate at one end at a hub formed by the truncated conical mounting feature of the first embodiment or the central collar and annulus of the second embodiment. In this way, four separate limbs can be mounted to provide another embodiment of the mounting system. In this embodiment, each of the four limbs will provide a single anchoring point at a single end of the limb away from the hub, which is provided with the truncated conical mounting feature of the first embodiment or the central collar and annulus of the second embodiment.

[0102] It should be noted that the above embodiments are illustrative and not limiting of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art will be able to devise many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Any reference numerals placed in parentheses in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims. The words “comprising” and “including” do not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those listed in any claim or the entire specification. In this specification, “comprising” means “comprising or consisting of”, and “including” means “comprising or consisting of”. The singular reference to an element does not exclude the plural reference to such element, and vice versa. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used advantageously.

Claims

1. An anchoring assembly comprising a first mounting limb and a second mounting limb, the first mounting limb and the second mounting limb being connected and rotatably mounted relative to each other so as to rotate about an axis of rotation, such that the limbs can be fixed in place at one of a plurality of operating positions; The limb has concentric engaging portions arranged to engage with each other to allow the limb to rotate about the axis of rotation and to suppress relative displacement of the limb in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. in: (i) The concentric joint portion of one of the limbs includes at least a partially circular rib; or (ii) The concentric engagement structure of one of the limbs includes a cylindrical or conical surface protrusion, on which a cylindrical or conical surface recess forming the concentric engagement portion of the other limb is nested or disposed.

2. The anchoring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the anchoring assembly is used as a fall protection device.

3. The anchoring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the limb comprises an upper limb and a lower limb.

4. The anchoring assembly of claim 2, wherein the limb comprises an upper limb and a lower limb.

5. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein a concentric engagement portion of one of the limbs is nested or arranged to engage with the concentric engagement portion of another limb in order to allow rotation about the axis of rotation and to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation.

6. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the at least partial circular rib is arranged to be nested or disposed in a construction comprising a concentric engagement structure including another limb.

7. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein each of the limbs is provided with a central through hole.

8. The anchoring assembly of claim 7, wherein at least one of the limbs includes a hole of a smaller size than the hole in the other limb.

9. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, 8, wherein the limb is secured in place by means of fastening bolts or shafts.

10. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, 8, wherein each of the limbs extends away from the concentric engagement portion.

11. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, 8, wherein the end of the limb remote from the concentric engagement portion is provided with a fastening structure capable of being fastened to the lower structure.

12. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, 8, wherein the concentric engagement portion of the limb is raised or lifted relative to the end of the limb remote from the concentric engagement portion.

13. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, 8, further comprising an anchoring structure supported above the concentric joint portion.

14. The anchoring assembly of claim 13, wherein the anchoring structure is a column.

15. The anchoring assembly of claim 13, further comprising a connection device for connecting to a fall protection device.

16. The anchoring assembly of claim 15, wherein the fall protection device is a safety rope or a personal protective lifeline.

17. The anchoring assembly of claim 13, wherein the anchoring structure is provided with an energy absorber system or device.

18. An anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device, the anchoring assembly comprising: The upper limb and lower limb, each including a central joint portion and a pair of elongated portions extending from said central joint portion, The central engagement portion of the upper limb can engage with the central engagement portion of the lower limb, such that the upper limb and the lower limb can rotate relative to each other about a rotation axis extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb. The central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and lower limb portions is configured to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation, and in: (i) The central joint portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes at least a partially circular rib; or (ii) The central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes a cylindrical or conical surface protrusion configured to nest with a cylindrical or conical surface recess on the central engagement portion of the other limb.

19. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein the upper limb and the lower limb are configured to rotate to one of a plurality of operating positions.

20. The anchoring assembly of claim 19, wherein the upper limb and the lower limb are configured to be fixed in one of the plurality of operating positions.

21. The anchoring assembly of claim 19, further comprising a support post connected to the upper limb and the lower limb, the support post having fastening bolts or shafts for securing the upper limb and the lower limb in one of the plurality of operating positions.

22. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein the elongated portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb extends longitudinally in opposite directions from the central engagement portion.

23. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb has a truncated conical shape.

24. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein the central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb is nested with the central engagement portion of the other of the upper limb and the lower limb.

25. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb has a through hole.

26. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion is raised relative to the elongated portion.

27. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein the at least partial circular rib is configured to nest with the central engagement portion of the other limb of the upper limb and the lower limb.

28. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, wherein each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion includes a disc-shaped portion extending downward from opposite ends.

29. The anchoring assembly of claim 28, wherein each of the disc-shaped portions includes a hole configured to receive a fixing element for fastening the anchoring assembly to the substructure.

30. The anchoring assembly of claim 18, further comprising an anchoring structure connected to the upper limb and the lower limb.

31. The anchoring assembly of claim 30, wherein the anchoring structure includes a connecting ring.

32. The anchoring assembly of claim 30, wherein the anchoring structure includes an energy absorber device.

33. An anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device, the anchoring assembly comprising: The upper limb and lower limb each include a central joint portion and a pair of elongated portions, the pair of elongated portions extending longitudinally in opposite directions away from the central joint portion; Support columns connected to the upper limb and the lower limb The central engagement portion of the upper limb can engage with the central engagement portion of the lower limb, such that the upper limb and the lower limb can rotate relative to each other about a rotation axis to one of a plurality of operating positions, the rotation axis extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb. The central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb is configured to suppress relative displacement of the limb in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. The support column is configured to secure the upper limb and the lower limb to one of the plurality of operating positions, and in: (i) The central joint portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes at least a partially circular rib; or (ii) The central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes a cylindrical or conical surface protrusion, on which a cylindrical or conical surface recess forming the central engagement portion of the other limb is nested or disposed.

34. The anchoring assembly of claim 33, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion is raised relative to the elongated portion.

35. The anchoring assembly of claim 33, wherein each of the upper limb and the lower limb includes a disc-shaped portion extending downward from opposite ends, and wherein each of the disc-shaped portions includes a hole configured to receive a fixing element for fastening the anchoring assembly to a substructure.

36. The anchoring assembly of claim 33, further comprising an anchoring structure connected to the upper limb and the lower limb, wherein the anchoring structure includes a connecting ring; and an energy absorber device.

37. An anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device, the anchoring assembly comprising: The upper limb and lower limb, each including a central joint portion and a pair of elongated portions extending from said central joint portion, The central engagement portion of the upper limb can engage with the central engagement portion of the lower limb, such that the upper limb and the lower limb can rotate relative to each other about a rotation axis extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb. The central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and lower limb portions is configured to suppress relative displacement of the limbs in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation, and in: (i) The central joint portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes at least a partially circular rib; or (ii) The central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes a cylindrical or conical surface protrusion, on which a cylindrical or conical surface recess is nested or disposed to form the central engagement portion of the other limb.

38. The anchoring assembly of claim 37, wherein the upper limb and the lower limb are configured to rotate to one of a plurality of operating positions.

39. The anchoring assembly of claim 38, wherein the upper limb and the lower limb are configured to be fixed in one of the plurality of operating positions.

40. The anchoring assembly of claim 38 or 39, further comprising a support post connected to the upper limb and the lower limb, the support post having a fastening bolt or shaft for securing the upper limb and the lower limb in one of the plurality of operating positions.

41. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, wherein the elongated portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb extends longitudinally in opposite directions from the central engagement portion.

42. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb has a truncated conical shape.

43. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, wherein the central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb is nested with the central engagement portion of the other of the upper limb and the lower limb.

44. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb has a through hole.

45. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion is raised relative to the elongated portion.

46. ​​The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, wherein the at least partial circular rib is configured to nest with the central engagement portion of the other limb of the upper limb and the lower limb.

47. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, wherein each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion includes a disc-shaped portion extending downward from opposite ends.

48. The anchoring assembly of claim 47, wherein each of the disc-shaped portions includes a hole configured to receive a fixing element for fastening the anchoring assembly to the substructure.

49. The anchoring assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, 48, further comprising an anchoring structure connected to the upper limb and the lower limb.

50. The anchoring assembly of claim 49, wherein the anchoring structure includes a connecting ring.

51. The anchoring assembly of claim 49, wherein the anchoring structure includes an energy absorber device.

52. An anchoring assembly configured for use with a fall protection device, the anchoring assembly comprising: The upper limb and lower limb each include a central joint portion and a pair of elongated portions, the pair of elongated portions extending longitudinally in opposite directions away from the central joint portion; Support columns connected to the upper limb and the lower limb The central engagement portion of the upper limb can engage with the central engagement portion of the lower limb, such that the upper limb and the lower limb can rotate relative to each other about a rotation axis to one of a plurality of operating positions, the rotation axis extending through the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb. The central engagement portion of each of the upper limb and the lower limb is configured to suppress relative displacement of the limb in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. The support column is configured to secure the upper limb and the lower limb to one of the plurality of operating positions, and in: (i) The central joint portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes at least a partially circular rib; or (ii) The central engagement portion of one of the upper limb and the lower limb includes a cylindrical or conical surface protrusion configured to nest with a cylindrical or conical surface recess on the central engagement portion of the other limb.

53. The anchoring assembly of claim 52, wherein the central engagement portion of each of the upper limb portion and the lower limb portion is raised relative to the elongated portion.

54. The anchoring assembly of claim 52 or 53, wherein each of the upper limb and the lower limb includes a disc-shaped portion extending downward from opposite ends, and wherein each of the disc-shaped portions includes a hole configured to receive a fixing element for fastening the anchoring assembly to the lower structure.

55. The anchoring assembly according to claim 52 or 53, further comprising an anchoring structure connected to the upper limb and the lower limb, wherein the anchoring structure includes a connecting ring; and an energy absorber device.

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