Escape device

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1979-03-05

1981-09-01

Machado, Reinaldo P.

Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold

Torso harness

Strand-engaging, with descent retarder

A62B 106

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042866901

ABSTRACT:
An escape device for allowing an individual to descend from a damaged building. A drum and cable is mounted in a housing. The free end of the cable is secured to a part of the building, allowing the user to descend as the cable plays out and the drum rotates. A multiple gear reduction train mounted to the drum automatically limits the descent speed. A coil spring shock absorber forms the connection between the drum and gear train to reduce shock. A strap is folded inside a separate compartment in the housing below the drum and gear train. The strap is placed about the user's body during the descent. A quick release door in the strap compartment provides access to the strap.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1167239 (1916-01-01), Winkler
patent: 1490524 (1924-04-01), Wood
patent: 4063615 (1977-12-01), Knepp

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