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- the present invention relates to a load balancing descending device and, more particularly, it relates to a load balancing descending device for controlling the descent of a user.
- a load balancing descending device which automatically adjusts the amount of friction applied to the rope based on the combined weight of the soldier and his load. Additionally, a need exists for a load balancing descending device which automatically balances the weight of the soldier and his load against the weight of the free end of the rope in order to maintain a controlled rate of descent. Furthermore, there exists a need for a load balancing descending device which is easy to engage and disengage and allows a user to control the rate of descent with one hand.
- a load balancing descending device for controlling the descent of a user descending on a rope carrying a load.
- the rope has a decreasing rope free end as the user descends.
- the load balancing descending device comprises a first plate and a second plate.
- a first pin is positioned between the first plate and the second plate with the first pin spacing the first plate from and pivotally connecting the first plate to the second plate and the combined first plate and second plate having a first side and a second side.
- a second pin is positioned between the first plate and the second plate with the second pin spaced from the first pin.
- An attachment mechanism is formed in the first side of the combined first plate and second plate for attaching a user and/or load.
- the rope is wrapped in a serpentine manner about the first pin and the second pin between the first plate and the second plate with the rope free end exiting the combined first plate and second plate from the second side.
- the length and weight of the rope free end decreases thereby causing the load balancing descending device to rotate moving the rope free end in a general direction from the first side toward the second side and automatically balancing the weight of the user and load against the weight of the rope free end in order to maintain a controlled rate of descent.
- the present invention includes a method for controlling the descent of a user descending on a rope carrying a load.
- the rope has a decreasing rope free end as the user descends.
- the method comprises providing a first plate, providing a second plate, positioning a first pin between the first plate and the second plate, spacing the first plate from the second plate, pivotally connecting the first plate to the second plate with the combined first plate and second plate having a first side and a second side, positioning a second pin between the first plate and the second plate, spacing the second pin from the first pin, attaching a user and/or load to the first side of the combined first plate and second plate, wrapping the rope in a serpentine manner about the first pin and the second pin between the first plate and the second plate, exiting the rope free end of the combined first plate and second plate from the second side, descending the rope such that the length and weight of the rope free end decreases, rotating the load balancing descending device, moving the rope free end in a general direction from the first side toward the second side, and automatically balancing
- FIG. 1 is a sectional side view illustrating a load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the load balancing descending device of FIG. 1 , constructed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 3 is an elevational side view illustrating the load balancing descending device of FIG. 1 , constructed in accordance with the present invention
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are photos illustrating the load balancing descending device of FIG. 1 , constructed in accordance with the present invention, with the load balancing descending device in use by a user;
- FIG. 5 is an elevational side view illustrating the left side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 6 is another elevational side view illustrating the left side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is still another elevational side view illustrating the left side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an elevational side view illustrating the right side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is another elevational side view illustrating the right side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is still another elevational side view illustrating the right side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIGS. 11A , 11 B, 11 C and 11 D are elevational side views and end views illustrating the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is an exploded view illustrating the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is an elevational side view illustrating a carabiner for use with the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- the present invention is a load balancing descending device, indicated generally at 10 , for use with large ropes 12 , such as found in military operations.
- the load balancing descending device 10 gradually slows the descent by rotating as the length and weight of the free rope 14 decreases.
- the load balancing descending device 10 of the present invention can be used by military personnel, climbers, and others during any type of climbing activity including, but not limited to, military operations, mountaineering, rock climbing, safety descents during emergencies and rescues, etc. Other uses for the load balancing descending device 10 not specifically set forth herein are also within the scope of the present invention. It should also be noted that the load balancing descending device 10 can be used with small ropes, also.
- the load balancing descending device 10 of the present invention is preferably constructed from a steel material, however, constructing the load balancing descending device 10 from other rigid, durable materials is within the scope of the present invention.
- the load balancing descending device 10 of the present invention includes a swivel plate 16 having a substantially key-shaped slotted aperture 18 , a substantially round aperture 20 , and a plurality of carabiner receiving apertures 22 .
- the slotted aperture includes a wide portion 24 and a narrow portion 26 .
- the load balancing descending device 10 further includes a base plate 28 having a first substantially round aperture 30 , a second substantially round aperture 32 , and a plurality of carabiner receiving apertures 34 .
- a carabiner 36 is receivable within either of the carabiner receiving apertures 22 , 34 formed in both the swivel plate 16 and the base plate 28 .
- the swivel plate 16 and the base plate 28 have an angled portion 38 .
- the angled portion 38 allows the portion of the swivel plate 16 and base plate 28 about the carabiner receiving apertures 22 , 34 to contact each other when assembled together, as will be discussed in further detail below.
- the load balancing descending device 10 of the present invention further includes a first dowel 40 positionable between the swivel plate 16 and the base plate 28 and a second dowel 42 positionable between swivel plate 16 and the base plate 28 .
- the first dowel 40 and the second dowel 42 are preferably constructed from aviation grade aluminum (2023 T-3) although constructing the first dowel 40 and the second dowel 42 from other rigid, durable materials is within the scope of the present invention.
- a first bolt 44 extends through the round aperture 20 on the swivel plate 16 , the first dowel 40 , and the first round aperture 30 of the base plate 28 .
- the first bolt 44 is secured in place by a nut 46 or the like. Washers 48 and lock washers 50 further maintain the position of the first bolt 44 to the swivel plate 16 and the base plate 28 .
- the connection between the swivel plate 16 and the base plate 28 through the first bolt 44 allows the swivel plate 16 to rotate relative to the base plate 28 and the base plate 28 to rotate relative to the swivel plate 16 .
- a second bolt 52 extends through the slotted aperture 18 on the swivel plate 16 , the second dowel 42 , and the second round aperture 32 of the base plate 28 .
- the second bolt 52 similar to the first bolt 44 , is secured in place by a nut 46 or the like. Washers 48 and lock washers 50 further maintain the position of the second bolt 52 to the swivel plate 16 and the base plate 28 .
- the second bolt 52 travels from the wide portion 24 of the slotted aperture 18 to the narrow portion 26 of the slotted aperture 26 of the swivel plate 16 , being releasably retained therein, as will be described in detail below.
- the first bolt 44 and the second bolt 52 have a length of approximately four (4′′) inches although having a bolt with length greater than or less than approximately four (4′′) inches is within the scope of the present invention.
- the carabiner 36 is removed from the carabiner apertures 22 , 34 and the load balancing descending device 10 is constructed using the first and second dowels 40 , 42 , first and second bolts 44 , 52 , washers 48 , and lock washers 50 , as described above.
- the swivel plate 16 is then rotated relative to the base plate 28 exposing the first bolt 44 and the second bolt 52 .
- the rope 12 is positioned about the first bolt 44 and the second bolt 52 , as best illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the swivel plate 16 is then rotated until the second bolt 52 is received within the wide portion 24 of the slotted aperture 18 .
- the swivel plate 16 is rotated a little further until the second bolt 52 is received within the narrow portion 26 of the slotted aperture 18 .
- the carabiner 36 is inserted into and releasably secured within the carabiner receiving apertures 22 , 34 .
- the load balancing descending device 10 of the present invention allows a rapid, controlled descent of a user.
- the rope tail 14 decreases in length weight thereby causing the load balancing descending device 10 to automatically rotate impeding the movement of the rope 12 about the first and second bolts 44 , 52 and creating greater friction between the first and second bolts 44 , 52 and the rope 12 . Therefore, as the user approaches the ground or other landing area, the user's rate of descent will slow thereby allowing a safe, controlled landing.
- the load balancing descending device 10 of the present invention automatically adjusts the amount of friction applied to the rope based on the combined weight of the soldier and his load.
- the load balancing descending device 10 automatically balances the weight of the soldier and his load against the weight of the free end of the rope in order to maintain a controlled rate of descent.
- the load balancing descending device is easy to engage and disengage and allows a user to control the rate of descent with one hand.
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Abstract
A system for passively slowing a descent rate of a load includes a rope having a fixed end and an opposing free end below the fixed end, a descent device having a base plate with first and second opposing plate ends, first and second pins fixedly mounted to the base plate, the first pin located at the first opposing plate end, and a carabiner attachment portion located at the second opposing plate end. A carabiner is attached to the carabiner attachment portion of the descent device, and a load attached to the carabiner. The system disposes a rope within the descent device about the first and second pin in serpentine manner, with the free end of the rope balanced against the load by the device disposed between the load and the free end, and the rope contacting first and second non-rotatable rope-contacting surfaces of the first and second pins, respectively.
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- The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/924,909 filed Oct. 7, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/445,499, filed Jun. 1, 2006, which claims benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/687,234, filed Jun. 3, 2005. Each of the above-referenced applications is incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a load balancing descending device and, more particularly, it relates to a load balancing descending device for controlling the descent of a user.
- 2. Description of the Prior Art
- Soldiers who descend from helicopters into combat zones do not have the luxury of using standard rappel devices to control their rate of descent. It takes too long to engage and disengage the devices, the ropes are so thin that they get sucked into the helicopter's rotors and they typically allow only one soldier on the rope at a time. Additionally, the ropes typically apply friction in proportion to the amount of rope between the device and the ground. As the descending soldier approaches the ground there is less friction through the device because there is less rope weight and it becomes difficult to control the rate of descent. The currently accepted method is for the soldiers to slide down a roughly braided rope, approximately 50 mm in diameter, in the same manner as a fireman sliding down a pole. The technique is called fast-roping and requires no special equipment or devices. While this works well for a single soldier and his personal gear, it does not work when the soldier has an additional load such as a medical kit, a crew-served weapon, a canine unit, or other heavy equipment.
- Accordingly, there exists a need for a load balancing descending device which automatically adjusts the amount of friction applied to the rope based on the combined weight of the soldier and his load. Additionally, a need exists for a load balancing descending device which automatically balances the weight of the soldier and his load against the weight of the free end of the rope in order to maintain a controlled rate of descent. Furthermore, there exists a need for a load balancing descending device which is easy to engage and disengage and allows a user to control the rate of descent with one hand.
- A load balancing descending device for controlling the descent of a user descending on a rope carrying a load is provided. The rope has a decreasing rope free end as the user descends. The load balancing descending device comprises a first plate and a second plate. A first pin is positioned between the first plate and the second plate with the first pin spacing the first plate from and pivotally connecting the first plate to the second plate and the combined first plate and second plate having a first side and a second side. A second pin is positioned between the first plate and the second plate with the second pin spaced from the first pin. An attachment mechanism is formed in the first side of the combined first plate and second plate for attaching a user and/or load. The rope is wrapped in a serpentine manner about the first pin and the second pin between the first plate and the second plate with the rope free end exiting the combined first plate and second plate from the second side. As the user descends the rope, the length and weight of the rope free end decreases thereby causing the load balancing descending device to rotate moving the rope free end in a general direction from the first side toward the second side and automatically balancing the weight of the user and load against the weight of the rope free end in order to maintain a controlled rate of descent.
- In addition, the present invention includes a method for controlling the descent of a user descending on a rope carrying a load. The rope has a decreasing rope free end as the user descends. The method comprises providing a first plate, providing a second plate, positioning a first pin between the first plate and the second plate, spacing the first plate from the second plate, pivotally connecting the first plate to the second plate with the combined first plate and second plate having a first side and a second side, positioning a second pin between the first plate and the second plate, spacing the second pin from the first pin, attaching a user and/or load to the first side of the combined first plate and second plate, wrapping the rope in a serpentine manner about the first pin and the second pin between the first plate and the second plate, exiting the rope free end of the combined first plate and second plate from the second side, descending the rope such that the length and weight of the rope free end decreases, rotating the load balancing descending device, moving the rope free end in a general direction from the first side toward the second side, and automatically balancing the weight of the user and load against the weight of the rope free end in order to maintain a controlled rate of descent.
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FIG. 1 is a sectional side view illustrating a load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the load balancing descending device ofFIG. 1 , constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is an elevational side view illustrating the load balancing descending device ofFIG. 1 , constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are photos illustrating the load balancing descending device ofFIG. 1 , constructed in accordance with the present invention, with the load balancing descending device in use by a user; -
FIG. 5 is an elevational side view illustrating the left side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is another elevational side view illustrating the left side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is still another elevational side view illustrating the left side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is an elevational side view illustrating the right side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is another elevational side view illustrating the right side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is still another elevational side view illustrating the right side of the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIGS. 11A , 11B, 11C and 11D are elevational side views and end views illustrating the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 12 is an exploded view illustrating the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention; and -
FIG. 13 is an elevational side view illustrating a carabiner for use with the load balancing descending device, constructed in accordance with the present invention. - Before explaining the disclosed embodiment of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the particular arrangement shown, since the invention is capable of other embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.
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FIGS. 1-13 , the present invention is a load balancing descending device, indicated generally at 10, for use withlarge ropes 12, such as found in military operations. As a user descends using the load balancing descendingdevice 10, the load balancing descendingdevice 10 gradually slows the descent by rotating as the length and weight of thefree rope 14 decreases. The load balancing descendingdevice 10 of the present invention can be used by military personnel, climbers, and others during any type of climbing activity including, but not limited to, military operations, mountaineering, rock climbing, safety descents during emergencies and rescues, etc. Other uses for the load balancing descendingdevice 10 not specifically set forth herein are also within the scope of the present invention. It should also be noted that the load balancing descendingdevice 10 can be used with small ropes, also. - The load balancing descending
device 10 of the present invention is preferably constructed from a steel material, however, constructing the load balancing descendingdevice 10 from other rigid, durable materials is within the scope of the present invention. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , the load balancing descendingdevice 10 of the present invention includes aswivel plate 16 having a substantially key-shapedslotted aperture 18, a substantiallyround aperture 20, and a plurality ofcarabiner receiving apertures 22. The slotted aperture includes awide portion 24 and anarrow portion 26. The load balancing descendingdevice 10 further includes abase plate 28 having a first substantiallyround aperture 30, a second substantiallyround aperture 32, and a plurality ofcarabiner receiving apertures 34. Acarabiner 36 is receivable within either of thecarabiner receiving apertures swivel plate 16 and thebase plate 28. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 5-12 , in an embodiment of the load balancing descendingdevice 10 of the present invention, theswivel plate 16 and thebase plate 28 have anangled portion 38. Theangled portion 38 allows the portion of theswivel plate 16 andbase plate 28 about thecarabiner receiving apertures - As best illustrated in
FIG. 12 , the loadbalancing descending device 10 of the present invention further includes afirst dowel 40 positionable between theswivel plate 16 and thebase plate 28 and asecond dowel 42 positionable betweenswivel plate 16 and thebase plate 28. Thefirst dowel 40 and thesecond dowel 42 are preferably constructed from aviation grade aluminum (2023 T-3) although constructing thefirst dowel 40 and thesecond dowel 42 from other rigid, durable materials is within the scope of the present invention. - A
first bolt 44 extends through theround aperture 20 on theswivel plate 16, thefirst dowel 40, and the firstround aperture 30 of thebase plate 28. Thefirst bolt 44 is secured in place by anut 46 or the like.Washers 48 and lockwashers 50 further maintain the position of thefirst bolt 44 to theswivel plate 16 and thebase plate 28. The connection between theswivel plate 16 and thebase plate 28 through thefirst bolt 44 allows theswivel plate 16 to rotate relative to thebase plate 28 and thebase plate 28 to rotate relative to theswivel plate 16. - A
second bolt 52 extends through the slottedaperture 18 on theswivel plate 16, thesecond dowel 42, and the secondround aperture 32 of thebase plate 28. Thesecond bolt 52, similar to thefirst bolt 44, is secured in place by anut 46 or the like.Washers 48 and lockwashers 50 further maintain the position of thesecond bolt 52 to theswivel plate 16 and thebase plate 28. During use, thesecond bolt 52 travels from thewide portion 24 of the slottedaperture 18 to thenarrow portion 26 of the slottedaperture 26 of theswivel plate 16, being releasably retained therein, as will be described in detail below. - Preferably, the
first bolt 44 and thesecond bolt 52 have a length of approximately four (4″) inches although having a bolt with length greater than or less than approximately four (4″) inches is within the scope of the present invention. - In operation of the load
balancing descending device 10 of the present invention, thecarabiner 36 is removed from thecarabiner apertures balancing descending device 10 is constructed using the first andsecond dowels second bolts washers 48, and lockwashers 50, as described above. Theswivel plate 16 is then rotated relative to thebase plate 28 exposing thefirst bolt 44 and thesecond bolt 52. Next, therope 12 is positioned about thefirst bolt 44 and thesecond bolt 52, as best illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2. Theswivel plate 16 is then rotated until thesecond bolt 52 is received within thewide portion 24 of the slottedaperture 18. Theswivel plate 16 is rotated a little further until thesecond bolt 52 is received within thenarrow portion 26 of the slottedaperture 18. Finally, thecarabiner 36 is inserted into and releasably secured within thecarabiner receiving apertures - The load
balancing descending device 10 of the present invention allows a rapid, controlled descent of a user. As illustrated inFIG. 1 , as the user descends down therope 12, therope tail 14 decreases in length weight thereby causing the loadbalancing descending device 10 to automatically rotate impeding the movement of therope 12 about the first andsecond bolts second bolts rope 12. Therefore, as the user approaches the ground or other landing area, the user's rate of descent will slow thereby allowing a safe, controlled landing. - In sum, the load
balancing descending device 10 of the present invention automatically adjusts the amount of friction applied to the rope based on the combined weight of the soldier and his load. The loadbalancing descending device 10 automatically balances the weight of the soldier and his load against the weight of the free end of the rope in order to maintain a controlled rate of descent. Furthermore, the load balancing descending device is easy to engage and disengage and allows a user to control the rate of descent with one hand. - The foregoing exemplary descriptions and the illustrative preferred embodiments of the present invention have been explained in the drawings and described in detail, with varying modifications and alternative embodiments being taught. While the invention has been so shown, described and illustrated, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that equivalent changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention, and that the scope of the present invention is to be limited only to the claims except as precluded by the prior art. Moreover, the invention as disclosed herein, may be suitably practiced in the absence of the specific elements which are disclosed herein.
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1. A system for passively slowing a rate of descent of a load, comprising:
a rope having a fixed end and free end opposite the fixed end, the free end being below the fixed end;
a descent device, the descent device including:
a base plate having first and second opposing plate ends;
first and second pins fixedly mounted to the base plate, the first pin located at the first opposing plate end; and
a carabiner attachment portion located at the second opposing plate end;
a carabiner attached to the carabiner attachment portion of the descent device; and
a load attached to the carabiner,
wherein the rope is disposed within the descent device about the first and second pin in serpentine manner,
wherein the free end of the rope is balanced against the load by the descent device disposed between the load and the free end of the rope, and
wherein the rope contacts both of first and second rope-contacting surfaces of the first and second pins, respectively, the first and second rope-contacting surfaces being non-rotatable with respect to the base plate.
2. The system of claim 1 , the load balancing descending device configured to passively adjust the amount of friction applied to the rope based on a weight of the load against a weight of the free end of the rope by adjusting the amount of rotation of the descent device about a longitudinal axis of the second pin.
3. The system of claim 2 , wherein a distance between the fixed end of the rope and the first pin is related to the weight of the free end of the rope.
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