Universal Continuous Belay System with Cable Web
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current continuous belay systems are complex, prone to breakage, and require frequent inspections, often leading to disconnections and inefficient operations, while lacking smooth transitions and effective safety features.
Innovation Solution
A universal continuous belay system with minimal moving parts, featuring a single cable web system, smooth engagement mechanisms, and integrated safety features like quick-wear inspection lines and pins, allowing for easy assembly, customization, and reduced staffing needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing continuous belay systems are used, then safety protection is provided, but the systems are complex with many moving parts that are susceptible to breakage and require frequent inspection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes complex mechanical components such as pulleys, carabiners, and locking mechanisms from traditional belay systems. The solution extracts only the essential function of tensioning and belaying, implementing it through a simple cable web system with minimal moving parts, thereby reducing susceptibility to breakage and inspection requirements while maintaining safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable web system is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides continuous belay protection, enables smooth transitions between points, allows for easy assembly and reconfiguration, and serves as both the structural framework and the safety mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, simplifying the overall system while maintaining reliability.
2Reliability
If existing continuous belay systems are used, then safety protection is provided, but they require frequent inspection and extensive staffing for operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates self-inspecting features where the simple cable web structure and minimal moving parts inherently indicate their own condition. The reduced complexity means fewer components that can fail, and those that do fail are easily identifiable. This allows for quicker visual inspections and reduces the time and staffing needed to ensure continuous safety protection.
3Ease of operation
If existing continuous belay systems are used, then belay protection is provided, but they lack smooth transitions and have shape edges that users may get caught on
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs curved and rounded design elements throughout the cable web system. Connection points, anchors, and transition areas are designed with smooth contours rather than sharp edges, eliminating potential catch points for users. The cable web itself is tensioned to create smooth geometric transitions, ensuring users can move freely without encountering harmful shape edges.
4Adaptability or versatility
If existing continuous belay systems are used, then safety protection is provided, but they are not easily customizable for various applications
Solution Approach 1:
The cable web system is divided into modular segments that can be independently configured and assembled. Each segment contains standardized connection points and anchors that can be arranged to create different course layouts, applications, and configurations. This segmentation allows easy customization for various uses while maintaining simple assembly procedures through standardized interfaces.
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AI summary
A fall protection system that is easy to assemble, up to international safety standards, and allows fluid progression. The system includes an at least engagement hook, an at least one bifurcating plate, an at least one cable tensioning anchor, and an at least one T-shaped anchor plate. The engagement hook includes a C-shaped body, a first stud, and a second stud. The first stud and the second stud are integrated through the C-shaped body, on either side of an interlocking gap of the C-shaped body. The user is attached to the engagement hook by a tether attachment hole of the C-shaped body. The bifurcating plate includes a cross-shaped body and a plurality of third studs. Each of the third studs is integrated through a corresponding leg of the cross-shaped body. The bifurcating plate, the cable tensioning anchor, and the T-shaped anchor plate are tethered by a system of cables.