Personnel transport loader and cable transport equipment

Abstract

A cable transport carrier (2) for transporting persons comprises a connector designed to be attached to an aerial cable (3). The frame is fixed to the connector and defines a permanent opening (A) to the outside. An anchoring point (8) is provided which is designed to attach a person equipped with the safety harness to the safety connector (9). The anchor point (8) defines a blocked state and a free state. In the blocking state, the safety connector (9) cannot leave the anchoring point (8). In the free state, the safety connector (9) can leave the anchoring point (8). The locking device has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking device maintains the anchor point in the blocked state. In the unlocked state, the locking device allows the anchoring point to be switched between the blocking state and the free state.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a people transport carrier, a transport assembly and a people transport carrier device comprising such an assembly. Background art

[0002] In the traditional way, a cable transport device comprises two terminal stations which are connected to each other by a load-bearing cable, to which a load-bearing vehicle is attached. The movement of the cable enables people to be transported between several stations. In order to achieve an increasingly efficient transport under optimal safety conditions, gondola cars attached to a towing cable by detachable clamps are usually used, so that loading and unloading can be carried out at a reduced speed and travel can take place at a higher speed. In order to obtain optimal comfort, the gondola cars are protected from external conditions and safety is achieved by providing loading and unloading doors that cannot be opened en route. Heated gondola cars can be provided to enhance comfort during travel to best meet a larger proportion of passengers. The car defines an enclosed volume with few if any openings to keep the user within a reduced and controlled volume.

[0003] On the other hand, thrill-seekers are looking for an intense experience. The latter use zip lines and slide along the cable at high speed. The feeling of speed is enhanced by the wind hitting their faces and the possibility of observing the ground passing under their bodies. Under substantially the same conditions, gondola cars do not produce this feeling, especially because of their fairings.

[0004] It has been observed that maintenance vehicles without fairings have the effect of obtaining more sensations for their users because the fairings are almost non-existent. The passengers then experience a more pronounced sense of speed and void. However, maintenance vehicles are reserved for highly qualified personnel who have received special training in order to always be in safe conditions on the maintenance vehicle and during related maintenance operations. Summary of the invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a simple and effective device for using a cable transport device to provide a more pronounced sense of speed and void while maintaining a high level of safety.

[0006] This problem tends to be solved by a cable transport carrier for transporting people, the cable transport carrier comprising:

[0007] - a connector designed to be attached to at least one overhead cable;

[0008] - a frame fixed to the connector, the frame defining at least one permanent opening leading to the outside;

[0009] - At least one anchoring point, designed to attach a person equipped with a safety harness, the safety harness having a safety connector.

[0010] The carrier is remarkable in that:

[0011] - The anchoring point defines a blocking state and a free state, wherein in the blocking state, the safety connector cannot leave the anchoring point, and in the free state, the safety connector can leave the anchoring point;

[0012] - A locking device, presenting a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein in the locked state, the locking device holds the anchoring point in the blocking state, and wherein in the unlocked state, the locking device allows the anchoring point to switch between the blocking state and the free state.

[0013] In an advantageous manner, the frame is provided with at least one guide rail extending from the access opening, which forms part of the anchoring point. A baffle is mounted to be movable between an open position and a closed position. The baffle in the closed position restricts the travel of the safety connector, and the closed position of the baffle corresponds to the blocking state of the anchoring point. The open position of the baffle allows the safety connector to move freely along the guide rail.

[0014] In a specific configuration, the guide rail is attached to the top plate of the frame.

[0015] Preferably, the cable transport carrier includes at least one door, the at least one door being mounted to be movable between an access - departure position and a transport position, in the access - departure position, the door enabling a person to board and disembark from the frame. In the transport position, the door prevents the locking device from transferring from the locked state.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the frame is provided with at least one door, the at least one door being mounted to be movable between an access - departure position and a transport position, in the access - departure position, the door enabling a person to board and disembark from the frame. The locking device in the unlocked state prevents the door from moving from the access - departure position to the transport position.

[0017] In a preferred manner, the locking device is provided with a rod that is movably mounted between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the locked position, the rod prevents the door from reaching the transport position, the locked position of the rod corresponding to the locked position of the locking device, and the unlocked position of the rod corresponding to the unlocked position of the locking device.

[0018] Advantageously, the connector is a separable connector having an attachment position and a separation position. At the attachment position, the gripper is attached to at least one towing cable, and at the separation position, the gripper is separated from the at least one towing cable. The at least one anchoring point is functionally connected to an alarm device configured to permit or prevent attachment of the separable connector to the at least one towing cable. When the anchoring point is in the free state, the alarm device prevents attachment of the separable connector to the at least one towing cable. When the anchoring point is in the blocked state, the alarm device permits attachment of the separable connector to the at least one towing cable.

[0019] Another object of the present invention is to provide a transportation assembly that enables users to be transported safely while providing them with greater speed and a sense of spaciousness.

[0020] This result is preferably achieved by a transportation assembly that includes a cable transportation carrier according to any of the foregoing configurations and a safety harness provided with a tether having a first length. The tether is mounted at a central position of the frame, and the first length is less than the distance between the attachment point and each of the at least one permanent opening.

[0021] In a particular embodiment, the first length is at least 1 meter less than the distance between the attachment point and each of the at least one permanent opening.

[0022] An object of the present invention is also to provide a cable transportation device that can transport users safely while providing them with greater speed and a sense of spaciousness.

[0023] This result is preferably achieved by a cable transportation device designed for transporting people and including:

[0024] - At least two terminals, each provided with a bull-wheel;

[0025] - At least one overhead cable provided with at least one towing cable and at least one load-carrying cable, the at least one towing cable operating in conjunction with the bull-wheel;

[0026] - A motor that drives at least one of the bull-wheels to rotate to move the at least one load-carrying cable;

[0027] - At least one component according to one of the foregoing configurations.

[0028] Advantageously, the cable transportation device according to the foregoing configuration includes other carriers selected from chairs and gondola cars.

[0029] Another object of the present invention is to provide an operating method for a cable transport device that ensures the safety of users in a carrier including a hole.

[0030] This result is preferably achieved by an operating method for a cable transport device, the operating method comprising the following steps:

[0031] - providing a cable transport device according to one of the foregoing configurations;

[0032] - providing a carrier provided with an anchoring point and at least one through-opening;

[0033] - placing the carrier in the loading area of the station, the carrier having the anchoring point in a free state;

[0034] - allowing at least one user wearing a safety harness to enter the carrier and attaching a safety connector to the anchoring point;

[0035] - changing the state of the anchoring point so that the anchoring point is in a blocking state;

[0036] - moving the carrier such that the carrier leaves the station. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Other advantages and features will become more apparent from the following description of specific embodiments and examples of the invention given by way of non-limiting example only and shown in the drawings. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 a view of the cable transport device is schematically shown;

[0039] Figure 2 a perspective view of the frame of the cable transport device is schematically shown;

[0040] Figure 3 a side view of the frame of the cable transport device is schematically shown;

[0041] Figure 4 a front view of the frame of the cable transport device is schematically shown, with the door in the open position;

[0042] Figure 5 a side view of the guide rail designed to be fixed to the top plate of the frame, with the baffle in the open position is schematically shown;

[0043] Figure 6 a side view of the guide rail designed to be fixed to the top plate of the frame, with the baffle in the closed position is schematically shown;

[0044] Figure 7A perspective view of the guide rail is schematically shown, which is designed to be fixed to the top plate of the frame, and the baffle is in the open position;

[0045] Figure 8 A perspective view of the guide rail is schematically shown, which is designed to be fixed to the top plate of the frame, and the baffle is in the closed position. Detailed implementation

[0046] Figures 1 to 4 Different embodiments of the cable transportation device 1 and the carrier 2 of the cable transportation device 1 are shown. Figures 5 to 8 Different states of the guide rail designed for attaching to the user of the frame 2 are shown.

[0047] The cable transportation device 1 includes an overhead cable 3. The overhead cable 3 refers to at least one overhead cable 3. The at least one overhead cable 3 includes a load-carrying cable and a traction cable. The load-carrying cable and the traction cable refer to at least one load-carrying cable and at least one traction cable.

[0048] The cable transportation device 1 may include a single overhead cable 3 as the load-carrying and traction cable. The cable transportation device 1 may include two or more overhead cables 3. The two overhead cables 3 may be two load-carrying and traction cables. The cable transportation device 1 may include a traction cable and a load-carrying cable that are different from each other. The cable transportation device 1 may include more load-carrying cables than traction cables, for example, two load-carrying cables and one traction cable.

[0049] The cable transportation device 1 may include a support column 4, and the support column 4 is equipped with a pulley 4a, and the pulley 4a is designed to support the overhead cable 3.

[0050] The cable transportation device 1 includes two terminals 5, and each terminal is equipped with a large wheel. At least one large wheel is associated with a drive device 6, and the drive device 6 is configured to rotate the large wheel and perform the drive of the traction cable. The drive device 6 is equipped with at least one motor. The cable transportation device 1 is equipped with a control circuit 7.

[0051] The cable transportation device 1 includes at least one carrier 2, and the carrier 2 is attached to the overhead cable 3 through a connector. The connector performs the attachment to the traction cable and also supports the carrier 2 through the load-carrying cable. The connector may be a conventional connector, such as a separable connector that can be attached to and detached from the overhead cable 3 or a fixed connector that is always attached to the overhead cable 3.

[0052] The carrier 2 is designed to support or suspend one or more users. The carrier 2 may include a frame provided with a bottom plate 2a and / or a top plate 2b. The frame may include one or more uprights 2c. The carrier 2 defines an anchoring point 8. In order to provide the user with an enhanced sensation, in particular a greater sense of speed and a greater fear of height, the carrier 2 defines one or more open areas, which are permanent openings A between the inner side and the outer side of the carrier 2. The permanent opening A is an opening designed to allow personnel to move between the inside and the outside, for example an opening with a cross-section greater than 50×50 cm2 or greater than 80×80 cm2. Advantageously, the opening extends from the bottom plate 2a to the top plate 2b. Since the carrier 2 is highly open, the user can better view the panoramic view provided during travel and better understand the distance at which the carrier 2 is separated from the ground.

[0053] Such an opening causes safety problems because personnel can leave the carrier device 2, which is disadvantageous when the carrier device 2 is moving and / or when the carrier device 2 is outside the terminal.

[0054] To ensure the safety of the personnel installed in the carrier, it is important to provide an anchoring point 8, which will enable the user to attach to the carrier 2. The user wears a safety harness attached to the anchoring point 8. The lanyard harness is equipped with a safety connector 9, which operates together with the anchoring point 8 to attach the user to the carrier 2 during the movement of the carrier 2. Figures 3 to 8 Safety connectors 9 with different forms are shown.

[0055] Preferably, the safety connector 9 is a loop. A loop refers to a closed structure that defines at least one through-hole. It also means a body having a C-shaped or another shape extending away from the closed structure, thus defining a slot with a small width as shown Figure 4 The width is small enough not to allow the anchoring point 8 to leave the area provided for this purpose. The safety connector 9 can be a circular or oval loop. The safety connector 9 can also be generally circular or oval and define a slot with a small width.

[0056] To improve the safety of the user, the lanyard harness has a non-openable safety connector 9. It is also important for the user not to be able to disconnect himself from the anchoring point 8. Therefore, it is particularly advantageous to provide that the anchoring point 8 defines a blocking state and a free state. In the blocking state, the safety connector 9 cannot leave the anchoring point 8, and more preferably cannot leave a pre-defined area 8a of the anchoring point 8. In the free state, the safety connector 9 can move out of the pre-defined area 8a and can leave the anchoring point 8.

[0057] In the locked state, securing the safety connector 9 within a specific area can be achieved through various means. For example, to block the safety connector 9 within the predefined area 8a, the anchoring point 8 can be closed to define a closed or nearly closed loop. Alternatively, a movable or removable barrier can be installed to block the access opening of the anchoring point 8. If the safety connector 9 is magnetizable, a magnetic device can also be used to block one or more safety connectors 9 within the predefined area 8a.

[0058] Preferably, the anchor point 8 is an openable anchor point. The anchor point 8 has a movable portion to define an open position and a closed position. The open position allows the safety connector 9 to be inserted and removed. The closed position prevents the safety connector 9 from being removed.

[0059] Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 The anchoring point 8 is shown in the closed position. Figure 5 and Figure 7 The anchoring point 8 is shown in an open position.

[0060] The anchor point 8 is formed in two or more parts, at least one of which is movable relative to the other parts to define an open position and a closed position. In a particularly advantageous manner, in the open position, the anchor point 8 defines a hook. To securely fasten the safety connector 9 to the carrier 2, one end of the hook is passed through one of the through holes of the safety connector 9.

[0061] The anchoring points 8 are mounted in a fixed manner on the carrier 2 , preferably on the top plate 2 b .

[0062] Once the safety connector 9 has been secured to the anchor point 8 and the anchor point 8 is in the closed position, the user is attached to the carrier 2, thereby preventing him from accidentally falling from the carrier 2. Using the anchor point 8 in the closed position prevents performing an erroneous action on the openable safety connector 9, which could result in the user being able to move freely in and outside the carrier 2. It is advantageous to have a safety connector 9 that is not openable or removable by the user. The safety connector 9 can be a connector for securing to an "adventure park" of a lifeline, with the possibility of detaching itself only at the end of the lifeline.

[0063] Preferably, the anchor point 8 is configured not to be openable by a user attached to the anchor point 8 .

[0064] In a particularly advantageous manner, when the carrier 2 is attached to the towing cable, the anchoring point 8 is in the closed position. Attaching to the towing cable means that the carrier 2 is located between the terminals 5, i.e., the carrier 2 can be at a high altitude relative to the ground, or the carrier 2 is liable to leave the terminal 5 or move at high speed in the terminal 5. In all cases, it is important that the user is firmly attached to the carrier 2. The lanyard harness has a lanyard that is terminated by a safety connector 9. The length of the lanyard is chosen such that the user cannot leave the carrier 2. More preferably, the length of the lanyard is chosen such that the user cannot pass one of his limbs through one of the permanent openings A.

[0065] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the anchoring point 8 is located in the central part of the carrier 2. Mounting the latter in the central part allows for a lanyard of a certain length that provides maximum access to the internal volume of the carrier 2. For example purposes, the length of the lanyard is less than or equal to 1 meter.

[0066] In a preferred manner, the anchoring point 8 is located in the upper half of the carrier 2, in the vertical direction of the carrier 2 in use.

[0067] In Figures 2 to 4 In the preferred embodiment shown, the carrier 2 is provided with at least one guide rail 10 extending from the access opening 2d of the carrier 2. The access opening 2d is the opening through which one or more users are invited to enter and leave the carrier 2. The guide rail 10 forms part of the anchoring point 8.

[0068] The movable part of the anchoring point 8 can be a baffle 11, which is mounted to be movable between a blocking position and a release position. In the blocking position, the baffle 11 restricts the movement of the safety connector 9. The blocking position of the blocking part 11 corresponds to the closed position of the at least one anchoring point 8. The open position of the baffle 11 allows the safety connector 9 to move freely along the guide rail 10.

[0069] Preferably, the guide rail 10 is fixed to the top plate 2b of the carrier 2. When entering the carrier 2 via the access opening 2d, the user or a third party connects the safety connector 9 to the guide rail 10 that forms part of the anchoring point 8. Using the guide rail 10 that extends up to the access opening 2d enables the safety - responsible operator to check whether one or more users are connected to the guide rail 10 when entering the carrier 2. This embodiment is more effective than an alternative construction where the guide rail 10 is only present in the central part of the carrier 2. This construction forces the operator to check whether each user is attached when switching to the blocking state of the anchoring point 8, which may make it necessary to enter the carrier 2 if the anchoring point is engaged.

[0070] It is particularly advantageous for the guide rail 10 to be fixed to the top plate 2b, as this enables a quick check of the number of safety connectors 9 attached to the guide rail 10 to verify that each user is connected to the carrier 2. It is particularly advantageous for the guide rail 10 to have only a single end that can be attached to and detached from the safety connector 9. In this way, the operator only has to check this end to ensure that each user is attached to the guide rail 10.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the guide rail 10 can be a protruding part or a groove. Figures 2 to 8 The guide rail 10 is shown in the form of a rod attached to the carrier 2. The rod can have any cross-section. In an alternative embodiment, the guide rail 10 can be, for example, a groove extending in the panel of the top plate 2b. The safety connector 9 is inserted into the groove and remains firmly fixed to the groove. Other configurations are also possible.

[0072] In a particularly advantageous manner, the carrier 2 is provided with locking means having a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking means prevents the state of the anchoring point 8 from changing from the closed position to the open position. In the unlocked position, the locking means allows the state of the anchoring point 8 to change from the closed position to the open position. In a preferred manner, the anchoring point 8 in the open position prevents the locking means from moving from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0073] In a preferred manner, the carrier 2 is provided with at least one door 12, which is mounted to be movable between an access-departure position and a transport position. In the access-departure position, the door 12 moves away from the access area 2d to facilitate the loading and unloading of personnel in the carrier 2. In the transport position, the door 12 covers the access area 2d to make movement through the access area 2d more difficult. When the door 12 is open, it may not prevent entry into or exit from the carrier 2. The door 12 refers to one or more doors.

[0074] It is advantageous to use the door 12 as the locking means. In the access-departure position, the door 12 enables the state of the anchoring point 8 to change from the closed position to the open position. In the transport position, the door 12 prevents the state of the anchoring point 8 from changing from the closed position to the open position.

[0075] In an advantageous embodiment, the carrier 2 is substantially in the form of a vehicle carrier or the frame of a gondola lift equipment car. The carrier 2 can be without windows for protecting users from wind and inclement weather. Gondola cars are typically provided with one or more doors. The carrier 2 is provided with one or more doors that can define one or more through openings. When the doors are provided with through openings, they cannot prevent users from entering or leaving the carrier, and the doors do not function in the same way as gondola car doors.

[0076] Since the car-type car is provided with a door and the door is associated with a detection device, it is advantageous to provide the carrier 2 with the same door configured to be operated by the detection device of the cable transport system 1. The detection device is configured to detect whether the door is in an open state or a closed state. Depending on the detected state, the detection device can allow or prevent departure from the carrier vehicle when outside the terminal. For example, the detection device can allow or prevent the connection of the connector to the traction cable. The detection device can also send a first signal to the control circuit 7, which controls the movement of one or more carriers in the terminal 5 and possibly the actuation of the traction cable.

[0077] It is possible to provide a cable transport system 1 equipped with a gondola-type car, and to replace one or more cars with one or more load carriers 2. The cars and load carriers preferably have the same volume. This allows the load carriers 2 to be used in a gondola-type system instead of a gondola-type car, without having to modify the rest of the system.

[0078] The use of the door 12 as a locking device is particularly advantageous for ensuring safety, the locking device being configured to prevent the opening of the anchor point 8 in the form of a loop as long as the door 12 is in the transport position. It is advantageous to prevent the door 12 from opening when the carrier 2 is attached to the hauling cable. Thus, as long as the carrier 2 is able to move at high speed, the door 12 is in the transport position and the user is connected to the carrier 2.

[0079] It is also advantageous that the opening of the door 12 allows the opening of the anchoring point 8 and that additional steps are applied to achieve the opening of the anchoring point 8. In a particular embodiment, the anchoring point 8 is provided with a rod 13, which is assembled to be movable between an open position and a closed position. Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 The lever 13 is shown in the closed position. Figure 5 and Figure 7 The lever 13 is shown in the open position.

[0080] In the open position, the lever 13 prevents the door 12 from reaching the transport position. In the open position, the rod 13 forms an obstacle on the path of travel of the door 12.

[0081] In the illustrated embodiment, the carrier 2 is provided with two doors 12 that move towards each other to reach the closed position when leaving the open position, or move away from each other to reach the open position when leaving the closed position. Advantageously, in the open position, the lever 13 forms a handle to prevent the two doors 12 from reaching the closed position. A similar mode of operation can be obtained with a carrier 2 provided with a single door 12 or more than two doors 12. The rod 13 is arranged in such a way that in the unlocked position, the rod 13 prevents the door 12 or at least one of the doors 12 from reaching the closed position.

[0082] In an advantageous embodiment, the connector is a separable connector having an engaged position and a disengaged position, in the engaged position, the connector is attached to at least one towing cable, and in the disengaged position, the connector is disconnected from the at least one towing cable. The anchoring point 8 is functionally connected to the alarm device 14, and the alarm device 14 is configured to allow or prevent the attachment of the separable connector to the at least one towing cable. When the anchoring point 8 is in the open position, one or more doors 12 cannot be in the transport position. The alarm device 14 is in a position to prevent the attachment of the separable connector to the at least one towing cable. When one or more doors 12 are in the transport position, this means that the anchoring point 8 is in the closed position, and the alarm device 14 is in a position to be able to attach the separable connector to the at least one towing cable.

[0083] As an alternative, the alarm device 14 is connected to one of the doors 12 or the doors 12 such that the door 12 in a position other than the closed position corresponds to the alarm device 14 indicating prevention of attachment to the towing cable.

[0084] The alarm device 14 is, for example, a rod that can be translated or rotated relative to the carrier 2. The alarm device 14 is assembled to be movable between a position allowing attachment to the towing cable and a position preventing attachment to the towing cable.

[0085] These embodiments are particularly advantageous when the carrier 2 is used in a cable transport device 1 designed to transport a gondola car 15, where the gondola car 15 uses the same configured alarm device 14 depending on the position of one or more doors. More specifically, the carrier 2 is used in the cable transport device 1, and the cable transport device 1 also performs the transport of the gondola car 15. In other words, the towing cable is used to tow one or more gondola cars 15 and one or more carriers 2. One or more carriers can be replaced by one or more chairs or a mixture between a gondola car and a chair.

[0086] In a known operating mode, one or more users position themselves in the loading area of the terminal 5 so as to face the entrance area of the pod car 15 when one or more doors of the pod car 15 are opened. The users enter the pod car 15 and close the doors again before the pod car 15 leaves the terminal 5. Once the doors have been closed, the users are placed in a closed vehicle which prevents the users from leaving the carrier 2. The operator and / or the control circuit 7 of the device checks whether the doors are closed and that no user is outside the loading area.

[0087] The installation of the users in the carrier 2 corresponds to different problems. Since the carrier 2 is open towards the outside and has openings which do not prevent the users from leaving the frame, it must be ensured that the users will not be able to leave the carrier 2 before the carrier 2 leaves the terminal 5.

[0088] Thus, it is particularly advantageous for the users to attach themselves quickly to the carrier 2, preferably as soon as they enter the volume delimited by the carrier 2. Secondly, the anchoring point 8 is preferably closed by a baffle 11 which restricts the movement of the safety connector 9 and / or closes the anchoring point 8.

[0089] The operator responsible for safety can quickly check that each user has attached his safety connector 9 to the anchoring point 8 or can attach the safety connector 9 to the anchoring point 8 and then close the anchoring point 8 or restrict the authorized area for the movement of the safety connector 9, ensuring that no user is disconnected from the anchoring point 8. The safety operator does not need to enter the carrier 2, which results in time savings and enhanced safety.

[0090] In a preferred manner, the bottom plate 2a of the carrier is a perforated part, such as a grille or a screen. As an alternative, the bottom plate 2a of the carrier 2 is a transparent glass panel.

[0091] The carrier 2 can be provided with clamping devices 16 which, when the carrier 2 moves, enable the users to grip them for better stability.

[0092] In Figures 4 to 8In the preferred embodiment shown, the baffle 11 is a part assembled to be movable relative to the guide rail 10 to present a first position where the safety connector 9 can be connected and a second position that prevents the disconnection of the safety connector 9. The baffle 11 is pivotally mounted. In the open position, the baffle 11 is mounted at a certain distance from the guide rail 10 so that one or more safety connectors 9 can move between the guide rail 10 and the baffle 11. In the closed position, the baffle 11 contacts or almost contacts the guide rail 10. The assembly formed by the guide rail 10 and the baffle 11 has a larger cross-section than the cross-section of the through-hole defined by the safety connector 9, and the through-hole can no longer be detached from the guide rail 10. By selecting the position of the facing between the guide rail 10 and the baffle 11, the limit of the area where the safety connector 9 can move during the movement of the carrier 2 is defined.

[0093] Preferably, the baffle 11 contacts or almost contacts the guide rail 10 from the end of the guide rail 10 to the end of the authorized area for the movement of the safety connector 9. This configuration enables quick detection of whether the safety connector 9 is outside the authorized movement area when the baffle 11 moves to the closed position.

[0094] In an advantageous embodiment, the baffle 11 has a plate 11a mounted in a fixed manner relative to the carrier 2. The plate 11a can move relative to the carrier 2 through a number of pivotally mounted arms 11b. The baffle 11 is equipped with a pivot shaft 11c.

[0095] The anchoring point 8 is fixed to the carrier 2 by an attachment device (such as nuts and bolts 8b).

[0096] The operating method of the cable transport device 1 may include the following steps:

[0097] - Provide the cable transport device 1 as described above;

[0098] - Provide a carrier 2 provided with an anchoring point 8 and at least one through-opening 9;

[0099] - Place the carrier 2 in the loading area of the terminal 5, and the carrier 2 has an anchoring point 8 in a free state;

[0100] - Allow at least one user wearing a safety harness to enter the carrier 2 and attach the safety connector 9 to the anchoring point 8;

[0101] - Change the state of the anchoring point 8 so that the anchoring point 8 is in a blocking state;

[0102] - Move the carrier 2 so that the carrier 2 leaves the terminal 5.

Claims

1. A cable transport carrier for transporting personnel, comprising: A connector designed to be attached to at least one overhead cable (3); A frame fixed to the connector, the frame defining at least one permanent opening (A) leading to the outside; At least one anchoring point (8) designed to attach a person equipped with a safety harness, the safety harness having a safety connector (9); Characterized in that: The anchoring point (8) defines a blocked state and a free state, wherein in the blocked state, the safety connector (9) cannot leave the anchoring point (8), and in the free state, the safety connector (9) can leave the anchoring point (8); A locking device having a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein in the locked state, the locking device holds the anchoring point (8) in the blocked state, and wherein in the unlocked state, the locking device allows the anchoring point (8) to switch between the blocked state and the free state.

2. The cableway transportation carrier according to claim 1, wherein, The frame is provided with at least one guide rail (10) extending from an access opening (2d), the guide rail (10) forming part of the anchoring point (8), and wherein a baffle (11) is assembled to be movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the baffle (11) restricts the movement of the safety connector (9) in the closed position, the closed position of the baffle (11) corresponding to the blocked state of the anchoring point (8), and wherein the open position of the baffle (11) allows the safety connector (9) to move freely along the guide rail (10).

3. The cableway transportation carrier according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein The guide rail (10) is attached to the top plate (2b) of the frame.

4. The cableway transport carrier according to any one of claims 1 and 2, comprising at least one door (12), said at least one door (12) being mounted so as to be movable between an entry-exit position and a transport position, in said entry-exit position, the door (12) enabling personnel to board and disembark from the frame, and wherein, In the transport position, the door (12) prevents the locking device from transferring from the locked state.

5. The cableway transportation carrier according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein, The frame is provided with at least one door (12) mounted to be movable between an access-departure position and a transport position, in the access-departure position, the door (12) enabling a person to board and disembark from the frame, wherein the locking device in the unlocked state prevents the door (12) from moving from the access-departure position to the transport position.

6. The cableway transportation carrier according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein The locking device is provided with a rod (13) mounted to be movable between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein in the locked position, the rod (13) prevents the door (12) from reaching the transport position, the locked position of the rod (13) corresponding to the locked position of the locking device, and the unlocked position of the rod (13) corresponding to the unlocked position of the locking device.

7. The cableway transportation carrier according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein, The connector is a separable connector having an attachment position and a separation position. At the attachment position, the gripper is attached to at least one towing cable, and at the separation position, the gripper is disconnected from the at least one towing cable. Wherein, the at least one anchoring point (8) is functionally connected to an alarm device (14), and the alarm device (14) is configured to allow or prevent the separable connector from attaching to the at least one towing cable. When the anchoring point (8) is in a free state, the alarm device (14) prevents the separable connector from attaching to the at least one towing cable, and when the anchoring point (8) is in the blocked state, the alarm device (14) enables the separable connector to attach to the at least one towing cable.

8. A transport assembly, comprising a cable transport carrier and a safety harness according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the safety harness is provided with a lanyard having a first length, wherein, The tether is installed at a central position of the frame, and the first length is less than the distance between the anchoring point (8) and each of the at least one permanent opening (A).

9. The transport assembly according to claim 8, wherein the first length is at least 1 meter less than the distance between the anchoring point (8) and each of the at least one permanent opening (A).

10. A cable transport device (1) designed for transporting personnel and comprising: At least two terminals (5), each terminal being provided with a large wheel; At least one overhead cable (3), the overhead cable being provided with at least one towing cable and at least one load-bearing cable, the at least one towing cable being operatively associated with the large wheel; - A motor that drives at least one of the large wheels to rotate to move the at least one load-bearing cable; At least one assembly according to claim 8.

11. The cable transport device (1) according to claim 10, including other load-bearing vehicles selected from chairs and gondola cars.

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