Self-belay and descent device and method of its use

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1991-06-26

1993-06-08

Graham, Matthew C.

Brakes

Strand

Tortuous grip

188 651, B65H 5914

Patent

active

052170926

ABSTRACT:
A self-belaying and descent device is provided which includes a triaxial junction, including a rope wrap leg, a rope deflector leg and a rope clamp leg joined at a central area, and a structure for retaining a rope in a desired configuration around the triaxial junction. This device, when used with one rope configuration, will travel freely up a rope during climbing, but lock securely in place if the climber should fall. When used with an alternate rope configuration, the device allows a climber to safely descend a rope.

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