ROPE HARNESS

Abstract

ROPE HARNESS A rope harness (1) comprises a belt (1), a first leg loop (2) and a second leg loop (2) and shoulder straps. The belt (1) has an inner face and an outer face. A first loop (5) is attached to the belt (1) and intended for attaching the shoulder straps (3). A second loop (6) is attached to the belt (1) and distinct from the first loop (5), the second loop (6) being intended to form a ventral attachment point (4). A first strap (9) defines a ring (10) secured to the belt (1) and the leg loops (2), the first strap (9) being attached to the belt (1) by sewing. The first loop (5) and the second loop (6) are arranged in the ring (10), the first loop (5) being outside the second loop (6) and the second loop (6) being outside the first loop (5).The first loop (5) is arranged facing the second loop (6) in a direction parallel to a first direction which crosses the internal face and the external face of the belt (1).

Description

Title of the invention: RIDING HARNESS Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a roping harness. Prior art

[0002] In the field of working at height, it is conventional to use a rope harness equipped with a belt, a pair of leg loops and shoulder straps. The rope harness has several attachment points, including in particular an umbilical attachment point which is intended to be attached to an attachment point, for example an anchor point or a lifeline.

[0003] The umbilical attachment point can be used to ensure the removable attachment of the shoulder straps, which makes it easier to install the harness on the user. However, using the same ring to ensure the attachment of the shoulder straps and to suspend the user by the belt degrades the ergonomics of the suspension point, which complicates the work of the rope access technician.

[0004] It is known to use the two straps that come from the leg loops to form two rings projecting from the belt. The two rings are arranged substantially one inside the other to form a single loop. The two rings are crossed by the removable connector making the connection between the shoulder straps and the belt as well as by a connector intended to be fixed to the anchor point. The two connectors share the same loop which is detrimental. This configuration is widely used because it allows for significant multidirectional resistance for an umbilical suspension point in return for reduced ergonomics.

[0005] It is known from document EP2401038 to form a roping harness which has two strap rings arranged one inside the other and closed by the belt. A first strap ring forms a first loop called the internal loop and it is provided with a non-removable D-shaped connector. The connector serves as a ventral suspension point. A second strap ring forms a second loop, called the external loop, which is intended for attaching the shoulder straps to the belt. The two loops are attached substantially to the same location on the belt so that the force transfer between the shoulder straps and the ventral suspension point takes place at the same location relative to the user's center of gravity. The internal and external rings are formed by the straps which extend the leg loops. However, it appears that this configuration does not provide optimal ergonomics.

[0006] In climbing harnesses, a different construction is used to provide greater freedom of movement for the user between the leg loops and the belt. The belt and leg loops pass through a ring that is located in the ventral position. However, this construction is not the most suitable for working for long periods while suspended in a harness, particularly because it does not have a shoulder strap. Subject of the invention

[0007] An object of the invention is to provide a roping harness whose ergonomics of the ventral suspension point and the shoulder straps are improved compared to the configurations of the prior art.

[0008] This result is achieved by means of a rope harness comprising: - a belt, a first leg loop and a second leg loop and straps, the belt having an internal face and an external face; - a first loop attached to the belt and intended for attaching the suspenders; - a second loop attached to the belt and separate from the first loop, the second loop being intended to form a ventral attachment point.

[0009] The rope harness is remarkable in that at least a first strap defines a ring secured to the belt and the leg loops, the first strap being fixed to the belt by sewing; - in that the first loop and the second loop are arranged in the ring, the first loop being outside the second loop and the second loop being outside the first loop; and - in that the first loop is arranged facing the second loop in a direction parallel to a first direction which crosses the internal face and the external face of the belt.

[0010] Advantageously, the first loop is mounted to move relative to the second loop in a direction parallel to the first direction.

[0011] In a particular configuration, the first loop is mounted to move relative to the second loop in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the belt.

[0012] In an advantageous development, the roping harness comprises a second strap separating the first loop and the second loop. The second strap has a first end attached to the first strap.

[0013] Preferably, the second strap has a second end fixed to the belt.

[0014] Preferably, the second strap at least partially covers a portion of the first strap forming the first loop intended to receive a hook for the shoulder straps.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the second strap is attached to the belt inside the ring.

[0016] Preferably, the first loop is intended to be arranged between the second loop and an umbilical part of the user.

[0017] Advantageously, the roping harness comprises a leg loop link connecting the first leg loop and the second leg loop. The leg loop link is arranged inside the ring.

[0018] In a preferred development, the leg loop link is attached to the belt and to the first strap.

[0019] In an advantageous development, the first strap is secured to the second strap along the first loop by first loop stitching and a first end of the first strap is secured to a second end of the first strap by strength stitching. The strength stitching resists a first force applied between the second loop and the belt and the first loop stitching yields to said first force.

[0020] Advantageously, the first strap is secured to the second strap along the belt by belt stitching and a first end of the first strap is secured to a second end of the first strap by strength stitching. The strength stitching resists a first force applied between the second buckle and the belt and the belt stitching yields to said first force.

[0021] Preferably, the second strap defines an additional loop arranged in the first loop, the two ends of the second strap being fixed to the belt.

[0022] In a preferred development, a removable connector forming a link between the shoulder straps and the belt is installed in the first loop. Summary description of the drawings

[0023] Other advantages and characteristics will emerge more clearly from the following description of particular embodiments and implementations of the invention given as non-limiting examples and represented in the appended drawings, in which:

[0024] [Fig.l]: a schematic view of a roping harness provided with shoulder straps and a ventral suspension point according to the invention;

[0025] [Fig.2]: a schematic view of the roping harness without straps or with the straps removed;

[0026] [Fig.3]: a schematic view of a ventral suspension point according to the invention;

[0027] [Fig.4]: another schematic view of a ventral suspension point according to the invention;

[0028] [Fig.5]: yet another schematic view of a ventral suspension point according to the invention;

[0029] [Fig.6]: a schematic view of a fourth embodiment of a ventral suspension point;

[0030] [Fig.7]: a schematic view of a fifth embodiment of a ventral suspension point;

[0031] [Fig-8]: a schematic view of a sixth embodiment of a ventral suspension point;

[0032] [Fig.9]: a schematic view of a seventh embodiment of a ventral suspension point;

[0033] [Fig. 10]: a schematic view of an eighth embodiment of a ventral suspension point. Description of the embodiments

[0034] Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a roping harness which comprises a belt 1 and a pair of leg loops 2 with a first leg loop 2 and a second leg loop 2. The roping harness also has shoulder straps 3, one end of which is preferably mounted so as to be removable relative to the belt 1.

[0035] The rope harness also comprises a ventral suspension point 4 provided with a first loop 5 and a second loop 6. The first loop 5 is preferably intended to receive the attachment of the shoulder straps 3, for example a shoulder strap connector 7. The second loop 6 is preferably intended to connect to an anchor point, for example a lifeline. The second loop 6 is intended to receive a wire element, a suspension connector 8 or any other element allowing the harness to be suspended.

[0036] The ventral suspension point 4 is also called the umbilical suspension point. The ventral suspension point 4 is capable of supporting a user installed in the harness and suspended by means of the harness. The ventral suspension point 4 is arranged in the midsagittal plane and is located close to the user's navel.

[0037] The belt 1 has a belt strap which extends in a longitudinal direction defining the circumference of the belt 1. The belt strap has a length greater than its width, itself greater than its thickness. The belt 1 has an internal face intended to be facing the user and preferably in contact with the latter and an opposite external face.

[0038] The ventral suspension point 4 has a first strap 9 fixed to the belt 1, for example by a seam, in order to fix the ventral suspension point 4 with the belt 1. The first strap 9 forms a ring 10 around the belt 1. In other words, the belt 1 passes through the ring 10.

[0039] The ventral suspension point 4 has a first loop 5 and a second loop 6 which are distinct. The first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are installed inside the ring 10. The first loop 5 being distinct from the second loop 6, an element installed in the first loop 5, for example a rope or connector, cannot move to reach the second loop 6 and vice versa.

[0040] The first loop 5 is outside the second loop 6 and the second loop 6 is outside the first loop 5. The arrangement of the two loops is different from the construction disclosed in EP2401038 which has an outer loop arranged around an inner loop with two connectors which are arranged one above the other along the rostro-caudal axis of the user. A connector arranged in the inner loop can only move within the space delimited by the outer loop and a forward movement of the inner loop tends to move the other connector arranged in the other loop which can be detrimental.

[0041] The first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are arranged in the ring 10. The first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are different from the ring 10. The formation of a ring 10 which is crossed by the belt 1 makes it possible to have a ventral suspension point 4 which remains integral with the belt 1 in the event of a significant fall. This configuration makes it possible to release the constraints on the other fixings, in particular on the other seams if necessary.

[0042] In a particularly advantageous manner, the two leg loops 2 are connected by a leg loop link 11 which passes through the ring. In an alternative embodiment, each leg loop 2 is fixed to the belt 1 independently of the ring 10, for example by a specific seam.

[0043] In the configuration of document EP2401038, the straps from the leg loops form the umbilical suspension point. The straps are attached to the belt. The straps are wide and the seams are sized to withstand all fall forces. The dimensions of the straps imply a certain stiffness. By using a ring 10 which is formed by a different strap from the leg loops 2, it is possible to reduce the width of the strap and to reduce the attachment seams between the leg loops 2 and the belt 1 which improves the comfort of the connection between the leg loops 2 and the belt 1.

[0044] The first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are arranged next to each other in a direction parallel to an axis which passes through the external face and the internal face of the belt 1. In other words, the first loop 5 is intended to be arranged between the second loop 6 and the user. Preferably, the first loop 5 receives the connector 7 which makes the mechanical connection between the shoulder straps 3 and the belt 1. The connector 7 may be a removable connector. The second loop 6 may receive a connector 8 which is preferably a non-removable connector.

[0045] The first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are mounted to move relative to each other in a direction which is parallel to a first direction which passes through the internal face and the external face at the location of the attachment between the belt 1 and the ring 10.

[0046] The first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are mounted projecting from the belt 1 in a direction which extends towards the shoulder straps 3, i.e. upwards when the user is standing. It is then possible to have a movement between the two loops and therefore between the two elements installed in the two loops which improves the transfer of force on the belt 1. The movement of one loop relative to the other is in a direction which passes through the external face and the internal face of the belt 1.

[0047] Preferably, the first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are each pivotally mounted relative to the belt 1. The pivot axis of each of the two loops extends in the longitudinal direction of the belt 1.

[0048] In a particularly advantageous manner, the ring 10 is fixed to the belt 1 so as to fix the position of the ventral suspension point 4 in the longitudinal direction of the belt 1 and prevent the ring 10 from rotating around the belt 1 in the longitudinal direction and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The fixing of the ring 10 to the belt 1 allows for better operation of the two buckles 5 and 6.

[0049] In a particular embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 3], the two loops 5 and 6 are formed by the single first strap 9, the two ends of which are fixed to each other to form the ring 10 and which is shaped to define the two loops 5 and 6.

[0050] Advantageously illustrated in Figures 4 to 8 and 10, the first strap 9 and a second strap 12 are used to form the first loop 5 and the second loop 6. The first strap 9 forms a ring 10 which surrounds the belt 1. The second strap 12 is arranged in the ring 10 to divide the ring 10 into the first loop 5 and the second loop 6.

[0051] The first strap 9 is distinct from the strap which forms the first thigh loop 2 and distinct from the strap which forms the second thigh loop 2. The same is true for the second strap 12. The second strap 12 is fixed to the first strap 9, preferably by sewing to define the two loops.

[0052] The second strap 12 separates the first loop 5 and the second loop 6. It is advantageous that the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 are fixed to the belt 1. The second strap 12 is installed inside the ring 10 so as to separate two spaces which form the two loops 5 and 6.

[0053] The first loop 5 is not located inside the second loop 6 and vice versa. Preferably, each loop has a first end fixed to the belt 1 in order to facilitate the absorption of force on the belt 1. More preferably, each loop has a second end fixed to the belt 1. Each of the loops is distinct so that an element placed in the first loop 5 cannot move to the second loop 6 and vice versa.

[0054] The first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are arranged protruding from the belt 1 in the direction of the shoulder straps 3.

[0055] Preferably, the closure of the ring 10 by stitching connecting the two opposite ends of the first strap 9 is different from the stitching for fixing to the belt 1 so as to make the stitching which closes the ring 10 and the stitching which fixes the ring 10 to the belt 1 work differently.

[0056] Preferably, the two ends of the first strap 9 which are fixed together to close the ring 10 form all or part of the first loop 5 or the second loop 6 and more preferably at least part of the second loop 6. Doubling the thickness makes it possible to increase the rigidity of the loop to facilitate its handling.

[0057] It is advantageous for the overlap length between the two ends of the first strap 9 to represent at least 30% of the length of the second loop 6, preferably the distance which separates the two points of attachment to the belt 1. More preferably, the overlap length represents at least 50% of the length of the second loop 6, or even more than 70% of the length of the second loop 6.

[0058] It is particularly advantageous that the second strap 12 forms the curved part of the second loop 6, that is to say the part which is intended to receive the connector 7 of the shoulder straps 3. The second strap 12 prevents wear of the first strap 9. It is preferable that the second strap 12 has a single end fixed directly to the belt 1. By fixed directly to the belt, we mean a fixing where a part of the second strap 12 is fixedly mounted relative to a part of the belt 1. The second strap 12 can be in direct contact with the belt 1 or separated for example by the leg loop link 11. The fixing is preferably obtained by sewing, the sewing thread passes through the second strap 12, the belt 1 and it can pass through the leg loop link 11 and preferably the first strap 9.By fixing only one end of the second strap 12 with the belt 1, it is ensured that a force is applied to the first strap 9 and to the belt 1 when the connector seeks to move away from the belt 1. This also makes it easier to form the second loop 6. It also facilitates the sewing operation if necessary.

[0059] Preferably, the overlapping area between the two ends of the first strap 9 has fasteners, for example strength seams 14, which extend continuously or almost continuously over the entire overlapping length to prevent the installation of a connector or a wire element between the two strands of the first strap 9 and thus prevent the formation of an additional loop. tional.

[0060] It is also advantageous for the attachment between the belt 1 and the first strap 9 as well as the attachment between the belt 1 and the second strap 12 to extend continuously or quasi-continuously to prevent the installation of a connector or wire element between the belt 1 and each of the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 and thus prevent the formation of an additional loop.

[0061] It is also advantageous for the attachment between the second strap 12 and the first strap 9, for example by means of first loop stitching 13, to extend continuously or quasi-continuously to prevent the installation of a connector or wire element between the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 and thus prevent the formation of an additional loop.

[0062] These configurations make it possible to prevent the fasteners from working in a disadvantageous mode, in particular when peeling when the fastener is a seam, in particular when the ventral suspension point 4 is subjected to significant forces.

[0063] In the event that the attachment between the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 breaks. The connector(s) and / or wire element(s) installed in the first loop 5 and / or in the second loop 6 remain secured to the ring 10 and therefore remain secured to the belt 1. The same applies in the event of breakage of the attachment between the belt 1 and the first strap 9.

[0064] This construction is advantageous, because the connection of the different elements with the belt 1 is maintained by means of the ring 10. It is therefore possible to reduce the size of the ventral suspension point 4 by choosing a ring 10 whose mechanical performance is chosen to withstand a predefined set of forces. This makes it possible, for example, to choose the thickness, the width, the material as well as the configuration of the fasteners which close the ring 10 in the first strap 9.

[0065] The fasteners between the belt 1 and the first strap 9, the fasteners between the belt 1 and the second strap 12 and the fasteners between the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 can be chosen to be less efficient. It is also possible to choose a second strap 12 that is less efficient than the first strap 9.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the first loop 5 receives the attachment of the straps 3 and the second loop 6 receives the attachment to the anchor point, for example a lifeline. The first loop 5 is covered at least partially by the second strap 12. More preferably, the attachment between the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 is obtained by sewing.

[0067] When a force is applied between the first loop 5 and the second loop 6, the first loop seams 13 between the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 along the first loop 5 work to peel. It is advantageous to configure these first loop seams 13 to yield when subjected to a first force threshold which is equal to a maximum tolerated force from which the suspension point can no longer be used and which is less than a force causing the ring 10 to break. In other words, the first strap 9 is fixed to the second strap 12 along the first loop 5 by first loop stitching 13 and a first end of the first strap 9 is fixed to a second end of the first strap 9 by resistance stitching 14. The resistance stitching 14 resists a first force applied between the second loop 6 and the belt 1 and the first loop stitching 13 yields to said first force.

[0068] Consequently, if the stitching threads forming the connection between the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 along the first loop 5 are observed to break, the user detects that the harness is no longer usable. The stitching threads serve as indicators of the application of a force greater than the maximum permitted force.

[0069] The same may apply to the sewing threads that provide the attachment between the ring 10 and the belt 1. For example, the first strap 9 is attached to the belt 1 by belt stitching 15 and a first end of the first strap 9 is attached to a second end of the first strap 9 by strength stitching 14. The strength stitching 14 resists a first force applied between the second loop 6 and the belt 1 and the belt stitching 15 yields to said first force. The same may apply when the belt stitching 15 attaches the belt 1 and the first strap 9 together, or attaches the belt 1 and the second strap 12 together, or attaches the belt 1, the first strap 9 and the second strap 12 together.

[0070] In the embodiment of [Fig. 4], the second strap 12 is arranged against the outer face of the belt 1, but a similar operation can be obtained by placing the second strap 12 against the inner face of the belt 1 as illustrated in [Fig. 5]. The arrangement of the second strap 12 on one side or the other of the belt 1 modifies little the mechanical performance of the ventral suspension point 4. On the other hand, the attachment of the second strap 12 to the belt 1 ensures better absorption of forces by the belt 1 in comparison with a second strap 12 attached to the second buckle 6 to close the second buckle 6.

[0071] In an alternative embodiment, the second strap 12 has a resistance to elongation which is lower than that of the fasteners. In the event of application of a significant force, the second strap 12 gives way in the separation zone between the first loop 5 and the second loop 6. Observing the rupture of the second strap 12 is an indicator of a force greater than a threshold value.

[0072] It is advantageous to form the second loop 6 by means of the two ends of the first strap 9 because in the event of application of a violent force, for example in the event of a fall, the fixings between the two ends work in a more advantageous mode which allows for better resistance to breaking.

[0073] In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 6 and 7, the second strap 12 is arranged in the second loop 6. The first loop 5 can be closed by a seam 13 to serve as an indicator which gives way when the suspension point is subjected to a significant force. It is also possible to have the second strap 12 break. However, this embodiment is less advantageous than that of Figures 4 and 5 because the control of the breaking forces of the indicators is more difficult to obtain. Here again, the second strap 12 can be arranged on one side or the other of the belt 1.

[0074] Figures 7 and 8 illustrate embodiments where the second strap 12 is used and where the second strap does not provide the separation between the two loops. This embodiment is less advantageous than the previous ones because the closure of the loops is achieved by at least one seam, preferably by a seam at the end of each loop. This embodiment is less interesting because the separation between the loops is less well controlled over time because the forces applied to the seams are significant.

[0075] The first strap 9 forms a ring 10 which surrounds the belt 1. Preferably, the link of the leg loops 11 passes through the ring 10. More preferably, the link of the leg loops 11 is fixed to the belt 1 with the same stitching as the first strap 9 and possibly as the second strap 12.

[0076] Preferably, the first loop 5 and the second loop 6 are arranged opposite each other in a direction which is perpendicular to the external face of the belt 1. The two loops are transverse in the longitudinal direction of the belt 1.

[0077] The use of a leg loop link 11 which connects the two leg loops 2 and which passes through the ring 10 is particularly advantageous because this makes it possible to ensure the mechanical connection between the leg loops 2 and the belt 1 while relaxing the technological constraints on the attachment between the leg loops 2 and the belt 1.

[0078] The ventral suspension point 4 may have a first loop 5 and a second loop 6. However, alternatively, it is possible for the suspension point to have only the first loop 5 or only the second loop 6 as illustrated in [Fig.9].

[0079] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 10], the ventral suspension point 4 defines three loops with an additional loop that is arranged in the first loop 5. The additional loop is formed by the second strap 12 and preferably uses the portion of the second strap 12 that separates the first loop 5 and the second loop 6. Preferably, the connector 7 is installed in the first loop 5 outside the additional loop. More preferably, the connector 7 is removable from the first loop 5. The connector 7 forms the connection between the straps 3 and the belt 1.

[0080] It is advantageous if one or more removable connectors are installed in the additional loop. The second loop 6 is used to secure the harness to an anchor point.

[0081] In professional harnesses intended for work at height, it is common to have a ventral suspension point which is located opposite the user's navel. This configuration facilitates the installation of the various equipment which will be used during prolonged suspension phases. This explains why the configuration of a harness intended for work at height is different from that of a mountaineering harness which is more commonly called a "sports harness".

[0082] In the configurations of the prior art work-at-height harnesses, the straps forming the connections of the leg loops are fixed to the belt and they form the loop(s) which delimit the ventral suspension point. Consequently, the performance of the leg loop straps is chosen in order to withstand the mechanical constraints of a ventral suspension point.

[0083] It is conventional to use a wide strap to form the loop of the ventral suspension point and the strap is extended to the two thigh loops. To ensure mechanical strength in the event of a fall, it is necessary to make seams over a large area between each of the strands of the strap and the belt. The configuration of the prior art involves having a significant inclination of the leg loop connections from the ventral suspension point 4 to the leg loops 2. Such a configuration limits comfort at the thigh level, in particular when the user is suspended by means of the harness.

[0084] In order to improve comfort around the ventral suspension point without overly complicating the production of the roping harness, it is advantageous to use a connecting strap which connects the first leg loop with the second leg loop. The connecting strap passes through the ring 10 so that the connecting strap always remains secured to the belt 1 by means of the ring 10.

[0085] The tie strap defines a first fold 16 between the central portion of the tie strap and a first strand that extends from the first leg loop. The tie strap defines a second fold 16 between the central portion of the tie strap and a second strand that extends from the second leg loop. The first fold is separated from the second fold by the ring 10. The two strands attach to the belt 1 with a greater spacing than the configurations of the prior art.

[0086] Preferably, the first fold and the second fold are fixedly mounted to the belt 1 by at least one seam. Advantageously, the central portion of the connecting strap is fixedly mounted to the belt 1 so that the belt 1 and the central portion deform in the same way in the longitudinal direction. tudinal direction of the belt as well as according to the transverse direction of the belt 1.

[0087] The first fold and the second fold are separated by the ring along the longitudinal direction of the belt 1.

[0088] Preferably, the first fold 16 and / or the second fold 16 are fixed to the belt 1 by fold seams 17. The ring 10 is formed by a first strap 9, a first end of which is fixed to a second end by resistance seams 14. The resistance seams 14 resist a first force applied between the first buckle 5 and the leg loops 2 and the fold seams 17 yield to said first force.

[0089] Advantageously, the leg loop link 11 is fixed to the belt 1 by belt seams 15. The ring 10 is formed by a first strap 9, a first end of which is fixed to a second end by resistance seams 14. The resistance seams 14 resist a first force applied between the first buckle 5 and the leg loops 2 and the belt seams 15 yield to said first force.

[0090] The use of a belt seam 15 and / or a folding seam that are less resistant than the resistance seam 14 makes it possible to have an indicator of a violent force on the harness. The first force may represent the maximum force authorized for the harness. When the harness is subjected to a force greater than a threshold value, the folding seam and / or the belt seam 15 give way. The seams that have given way serve as an indicator.

[0091] The installation of the leg loop link 11 inside the ring 10 and the dissociation between the leg loop link 11 and the loop intended to be fixed to the anchor point makes it possible to modify the mechanical behavior of the straps which form the connection between the leg loops 2 and the ventral suspension point 4. The wider the first strap 9 forming the ring 10, the greater the mechanical strength of the ventral suspension point 4, the other parameters remaining unchanged. However, this makes the loop less practical to use and limits the comfort of the leg loop connections when the strap extends to the leg loops 2.

[0092] To form the leg loop link 11, it is advantageous to use a strap that is less wide than the straps of the prior art, which improves the comfort of the leg loop connection. In particular, it is advantageous to use a strap that is less wide and / or less thick than the strap that forms the belt 1. It is also possible to use a strap that is more flexible, which generally corresponds to a strap having less resistance to elongation if one does not want to degrade the other parameters and in particular the cost.

[0093] Preferably, between the first fold 16 and the second fold 16, the link of leg loops 11 extends mainly or exclusively in the longitudinal direction of the belt 1 and the leg loop link 11 is fixedly mounted to the belt 1. The leg loop link 11 and the belt 1 deform in a similar manner, this allows for a more homogeneous mechanical operation between the leg loop link 11 and the belt 1.

Claims

Claims

1. A roping harness (1) comprising: - a belt (1), a first leg loop (2) and a second leg loop (2) and shoulder straps (3), the belt (1) having an inner face and an outer face; - a first loop (5) fixed to the belt (1) and intended for fixing the shoulder straps (3); - a second loop (6) fixed to the belt (1) and distinct from the first loop (5), the second loop (6) being intended to form a ventral fixing point (4); characterized in that at least one first strap (9) defines a ring (10) mounted integrally with the belt (1) and the leg loops (2), the first strap (9) being fixed to the belt (1) by sewing; in that the first loop (5) and the second loop (6) are arranged in the ring (10), the first loop (5) being outside the second loop (6) and the second loop (6) being outside the first loop (5);and in that the first loop (5) is arranged facing the second loop (6) in a direction parallel to a first direction which crosses the internal face and the external face of the belt (1).;

2. A roping harness (1) according to claim 1 wherein the first loop (5) is mounted to move relative to the second loop (6) in a direction parallel to the first direction.

3. Rope harness (1) according to one of claims 1 and 2 in which the first loop (5) is mounted to move relative to the second loop (6) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the belt (1).

4. A roping harness (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3 comprising a second strap (12) separating the first loop (5) and the second loop (6), the second strap (12) has a first end fixed to the first strap (9).

5. A roping harness (1) according to claim 4 wherein the second strap (12) has a second end attached to the belt (1).

6. A roping harness (1) according to claim 5 wherein the second strap (12) at least partially covers a portion of the first strap (9) forming the first loop (5) intended to receive a hook (7) of the straps (3).

7. A roping harness (1) according to one of claims 5 and 6 wherein the second strap (12) is attached to the belt (1) inside the ring (10).

8. A roping harness (1) according to any preceding claim wherein the first loop (5) is intended to be arranged between the second loop (6) and an umbilical portion of the user.

9. A roping harness (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 comprising a leg loop link (11) connecting the first leg loop (2) and the second leg loop (2) and wherein the leg loop link (11) is arranged inside the ring (10).

10. A roping harness (1) according to claim 9 wherein the leg loop link (11) is attached to the belt (1) and to the first strap (9).

11. A roping harness (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 10 wherein the first strap (9) is attached to the second strap (12) along the first loop (5) by first loop stitching (13) and a first end of the first strap (9) is attached to a second end of the first strap (9) by strength stitching (14) and wherein the strength stitching (14) resists a first force applied between the second loop (5) and the belt (1) and the first loop stitching (13) yields to said first force.

12. A roping harness (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 11 wherein the first strap (1) is attached to the second strap (12) along the belt (1) by belt stitching (15) and a first end of the first strap (9) is attached to a second end of the first strap (9) by strength stitching (14) and wherein the strength stitching (15) resists a first force applied between the second loop (6) and the belt (1) and the belt stitching (15) yields to said first force.

13. A roping harness (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 12 wherein the second strap (12) defines an additional loop disposed in the first loop (5), both ends of the second strap (12) being secured to the belt (1).

14. A roping harness (1) according to claim 13 in which a removable connector (7) forming a connection between the straps (3) and the belt (1) is installed in the first buckle (5).

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