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    • 专利摘要:
    CONNECTOR. The present invention relates to a connector comprising a base, a port and a locking mechanism. The base forms an opening. The door is operatively connected slidingly to the base and spans the opening. The locking element has an engagement position and a release position. The docking position secures the door to the base, and the release position allows the door to be moved relative to the base.
    公开号:BR112014008949B1
    申请号:R112014008949-3
    申请日:2012-10-26
    公开日:2021-04-20
    发明作者:Scott C. Casebolt
    申请人:D B Industries, Llc；
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    专利说明:

    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [001] Various occupations place people in precarious positions at relatively dangerous heights, thereby creating a need for a fall arrest or fall protection device. Among other things, this apparatus usually includes a safety line interconnected between a support structure and a person working close to the support structure. The safety line is typically secured in a full body safety shield worn by the worker. A connector can be used to interconnect the safety line and the integral body safety guard. Obviously, it is important that the connector is secure and reliable to withstand the forces of a fall. In addition, it is preferred that the connector be used comfortably by a user.
    [002] For the reasons mentioned above and for other reasons indicated below, which will be evident to those skilled in the art, by reading and understanding this descriptive report, there is a need in the art for a connector that is safe and comfortable for a user. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    [003] The aforementioned problems associated with prior art devices are addressed by the embodiments of the present invention and will be understood by reading and understanding this descriptive report. The summary presented below is presented by way of example and not by way of limitation. It is merely provided to help the reader understand some aspects of the invention.
    [004] In one embodiment, a connector comprises a base, a port and a locking mechanism. The base forms an opening. The door is operatively slidingly connected to the base and passes through the opening. The locking element has an engagement position and a release position. The docking position secures the door to the base, and the release position allows the door to be moved relative to the base.
    [005] In one embodiment, a connector comprises a base and a port. The base includes a first end and a second end, forming an opening. The first end includes a first receiving portion, a first locking portion and a first locking mechanism. The first receiving part includes a hole from the first receiving part. The first lock part is operatively connected to the first receiving part and includes a hole in the first lock part, in fluid communication with the hole in the first receiving part. The first locking mechanism is positioned inside the hole of the first locking part, and has a coupling position and a release position. The first locking mechanism extends, at least partially, into the hole of the first receiving part in the coupling position. The door is operatively slidingly connected to the second end, and has a closed position and an open position. The door crosses the opening and a part of it extends through the hole of the first receiving part in the closed position. The door includes a first coupling part, proximate to the hole of the first receiving part in the closed position. The first locking mechanism extends at least partially into the first coupling part when the door is in the closed position and the first locking mechanism is in the first coupling position to secure the door to the base. The first locking mechanism is positioned outside the first coupling position, when the first locking mechanism is in the release position, to allow the door to be moved relative to the base.
    [006] In one embodiment, a connector comprises a base, a port and a locking element. The base includes a first end and a second end, forming an opening. The door is operatively slidably connected to the first end and the second end, and is configured and arranged to span the opening. The locking element has an engagement position and a release position. The docking position secures the door to the base. The release position allows the door to be moved relative to the base. The locking element comprises a first locking element and a second locking element. The first locking element is close to the first end, and the second locking element is close to the second end. Both the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are positioned in the release positions to move the door relative to the base.
    [007] In one embodiment, a connector comprises a base and a port. The base includes a bar part, a first receiving part, a first locking part, a first locking mechanism, a second receiving part, a second locking part and a second locking mechanism. The first receiving portion is operatively connected to a first end of the bar portion, and includes a hole in the first receiving portion. The first lock part is operatively connected to the first receiving part, and includes a hole of the first lock part in fluid communication with the hole of the first receiver part. The first locking mechanism is positioned within the hole of the first receiving part and extends at least partially into the hole of the first receiving part. The second receiving portion is operatively connected to a second end of the bar portion, and includes a hole in the second receiving portion. The second lock part is operatively connected to the second receiver part, and includes a hole in the second lock part in fluid communication with the hole in the second receiver part. The second locking mechanism is positioned within the hole of the second locking part, and extends, at least partially, into the hole of the second receiving part. A first opening is formed by the first receiving part and the second receiving part. The hole in the first receiving part is aligned with the hole in the second receiving part. The first and second locking mechanisms each have an engagement position and a release position. The door includes a head and an axle. The head is operatively connected to one end of the shaft, and the shaft includes a distal end opposite the head. The shaft also includes a first coupling part, near the distal end, and a second coupling part, near the head. The holes of the first and second receiving parts are configured and arranged to receive the shaft, the first locking mechanism is configured and arranged to engage the first coupling part in the coupling position, and the second locking mechanism is configured and arranged to engage the second coupling part in the coupling position, and both the first and second locking mechanisms are positioned in the release positions, to move the door relative to the base. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [008] The present invention can be more easily understood, and other advantages and uses of it may become more readily apparent, when considered in view of the detailed description and figures presented below, in which: Figure 1 is a front perspective view a detailed connector constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention; Figure 2 is a front view of the connector shown in Figure 1; Figure 3A is a cross-sectional view of the connector, taken along lines 3 - 3 in Figure 2 in a mating position; Figure 3B is a cross-sectional view of the connector shown in Figure 3A in a release position; Figure 4 is a front perspective view of a base of the connector; Figure 5 is a front view of the base shown in Figure 4; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the base, taken along lines 6 - 6 in Figure 5; Figure 7 is a bottom view of the base shown in Figure 4; Figure 8 is a front perspective view of a connector port; Figure 9 is a bottom view of the port shown in Figure 8; Figure 10 is a a cross-sectional view of the door, taken along lines 10 - 10 in Figure 9, Figure 11 is a side view of the door shown in Figure 8; Figure 12 is a rear view of the door shown in Figure 8; Figure 13 is an auxiliary view of the door shown in Figure 8 from near an intermediate portion to a distal end of the door; Figure 14 is a top view of the door shown in Figure 8; Figure 15 is a side view of the door shown in Figure 8; Figure 16 is an auxiliary view of a portion of the port shown in Figure 8; Figure 17 is a front perspective view of a connector coupling element; Figure 18 is a bottom view of the coupling element shown in Figure 17; Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling element. Figure 20 is a front perspective view of a retainer pin of the connector; Figure 21 is a front view of the retainer pin shown in Figure 20; Figure 22 is a a bottom view of the retainer pin shown in Figure 20; Figure 23 is a front perspective view of a connector rivet; Figure 24 is a bottom view of the rivet shown in Figure 23; Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view of the rivet, taken along lines 25 - 25 in Figure 24; Figure 26 is a front perspective view of a pusher element of the connector; Figure 27 is a bottom view of the pusher element shown in Figure 26; Figure 28 is a front view of the pusher element shown in Figure 26; Figure 29 is a front view of the connector shown in Figure 1 operatively connected to a safety shield; Figure 30 is a front view of the connector shown in Figure 1 operatively connected to a security protection. and a self-retracting lifeline; Figure 31 is a detailed front perspective view of another embodiment of connector constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention; Figure 32 is a front view of the connector shown in Figure 31; Figure 33 is a cross-sectional view of the connector, taken along lines 33 - 33 in Figure 32; Figure 34 is a front perspective view of a base of the connector; Figure 35 is a front view of the base shown in Figure 34; Figure 36 is a cross-sectional view of the base, taken along lines 36 - 36 in Figure 35; Figure 37 is a bottom view of the base shown in Figure 34; Figure 38 is a perspective view Figure 39 is a bottom view of the port shown in Figure 38; Figure 40 is a cross-sectional view of the port, taken along lines 40 - 40 in Figure 39; Figure 41 is a side view of the door shown in Figure 38; Figure 42 is a pos view. front of the door shown in Figure 38; Figure 43 is a top view of the door shown in Figure 38; Figure 44 is a side view of the door shown in Figure 38; Figure 45 is an auxiliary view of a portion of the port shown in Figure 38; Figure 46 is a front perspective view of a coupling element of the connector; Figure 47 is a bottom view of the coupling element shown in Figure 46 Figure 48 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling element, taken along lines 48 - 48 in Figure 47; Figure 49 is a front perspective view of a connector retaining pin; Figure 50 is a front view of the retainer pin shown in Figure 49; Figure 51 is a bottom view of the retainer pin shown in Figure 49; Figure 52 is a bottom perspective view of a connector rivet; Figure 53 is a bottom view of the rivet shown in Figure 52; Figure 54 is a rear view of the rivet shown in Figure 52; Figure 55 is a bottom perspective view of a pusher element of the connector; Figure 56 is a bottom view of the pusher element shown in Figure 55; and Figure 57 is an end view of the pusher element shown in Figure 55.
    [009] In accordance with common practice, the various aspects described are not drawn to scale, but are designed to emphasize specific aspects relevant to the present invention. Reference characters denote similar elements throughout the figures and text. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
    [0010] In the detailed description presented below, reference is made to the attached drawings, which form a part thereof, and which is shown by way of illustrative embodiments, in which the inventions can be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be used and mechanical variations may be made, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The detailed description presented below is therefore not to be considered in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims and their equivalents.
    [0011] Embodiments of the present invention provide a connector, which is used comfortably and securely. For example, the connector can be used to interconnect a safety guard and a self-retracting lifeline.
    [0012] For ease of reference, embodiments will be described in the guidelines in which they are shown. Other orientations are possible, and this description should not limit the orientations in which connectors are used.
    [0013] An embodiment of connector 100 is shown in Figures 1 to 3 and 29 and 30. Connector 100 includes a base 101, receiving parts 105 and 115, locking parts 107 and 117, and a port 140. The base 101 is generally C-shaped and includes a bar or elongate portion 102 with a first end 103, in which a first receiving portion 105 and a first latch portion 107 are operatively connected, and a second end 104 in which a second end. receiving part 115 and a second locking part 117 are operatively connected. The first and second ends 103 and 104 include corners and extension portions that extend downwardly approximately ninety degrees from the bar portion 102.
    [0014] The first receiving part 105 is generally cylindrical, with a hole 106 extending parallel to the bar part 102. One end of the first receiving element 105 is operatively connected to the first end 103, and the remaining part of the first receiving element 105 extends inward. The first latch part 107 is positioned close to the corner at which the first end 103 and the first receiving part 105 are operatively connected. The first latch part 107 is also generally cylindrical with a hole 108 which is perpendicular to the holes 106, and the holes 106 and 108 intersect with each other so that they are in fluid communication with each other. The first latch part 107 includes a larger opening 109, near the front, and a bottom part 110 with a smaller opening 111, near the rear, as shown in Figures 5 and 6.
    [0015] The second receiving part 115 is generally cylindrical, with a hole 116 extending parallel to the bar part 102. One end of the second receiving element 115 is operatively connected to the second end 104, and the remaining part of the second receiving element 115 extends inward. The second latch part 117 is positioned close to the corner, in which the second end 104 and the second receiving part 115 are operatively connected. The second latch part 117 is also generally cylindrical, with a hole 118 which is perpendicular to the hole 116, and the holes 116 and 118 intersect with each other so that they are in fluid communication with each other. The second latch portion 117 includes a larger opening 119, near the front, and a bottom portion 120 with a smaller opening 121, near the rear, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. The second receiving portion 115 also includes a side hole 116a at its bottom part, which is opposite the second latch part 117. The side hole 116a aligns with the junction of holes 116 and 118, and is configured and arranged to receive a retaining pin 122. The receiving parts 105 and 115 form an opening 148 between them.
    [0016] Each of the first latch part 107 and second latch part 117 is configured and arranged to receive a pusher element 138, a coupling element 130 and a rivet 124. These components form a latch mechanism. Rivet 124 includes a head 126, operatively connected to one end of a shaft 125, which has a distal end 125a opposite head 126. Coupling element 130 includes a cylindrical base portion 131 in which a first flanged portion 133 is operatively connected near one end, and a second flanged portion 135 is operatively connected near the other end. A hole 132 extends through coupling element 130, and an opening 134 in the first flanged part 133 and an opening 136 in the second flanged part 135 provide access to the hole 132. The opening 136 in the second flanged part 135 is larger than the hole 132, to form a protruding part 137 within the coupling element 130, close to the junction of the base part 131 and the second flanged part 135. This is shown in Figures 18 and 19. The pusher element 138 is configured and arranged to engage is within the opening 136 of the second flanged portion 135, and one end of the pusher element 138 contacts the protruding part 137. Along with the coupling element 130, the pusher element 138 is also configured and arranged to fit within the bore 108 or 118 of the latch part 107 or 108 so that the other end of the pusher element 138 contacts the bottom part 110 or 120.
    [0017] Rivet 124 extends through hole 132 of coupling element 130, hole of pusher element 138 and hole 108 or 118 of lock part 107 or 117, and then the distal end 125a is deformed, as shown in Figure 3, by means well known in the art to secure the rivet 124 to the latch portion 107 or 117. The rivet 124 captures the coupling element 130 and the push element 138 within the bore 108 or 118, between the head 126 and the deformed distal end 125th. The ends of the pusher element 138 contact the protruding part 137 and the bottom part 110 or 102 and apply a biasing force on the coupling element 130 to urge the coupling element 130 into a coupling position, which is shown in Figure 3A. . An opposing force may be applied to the head 126 of the rivet 124 to compress the pusher element 138 and move the coupling element 130 from the coupling position to a release position, as shown in Figure 3B.
    [0018] The port 140 includes a head 147, operatively connected to one end of an axle 141, which has a distal end 141a opposite the head 147. The bottom side of the axle 141 includes a slot 142, which extends along an intermediate portion of the shaft 141. The top side of the shaft 141 includes a first notch 143 proximate the head 147 and a second notch 144 proximate the distal end 141a. A sloping portion 145 extends from the second notch 144 to the distal end 141a, and the distal end 141a includes a notched portion 141b to provide access to the sloping portion 145.
    [0019] Before retainer pin 122 is positioned within the side hole 116a, at least the locking mechanism, near the second receiving part 115, is moved to its release position, and the distal end 141a of port 140 is inserted into the hole 116, until at least notch 142 of port 140 is aligned with hole 116a. Thereafter, retainer pin 122 is friction fit within side hole 116a and extends into hole 116 to fit within slot 142 as shown in Figure 3. Retainer pin 122 acts as a stop element to prevent port 140 from sliding all the way through the second receiving portion 115. By virtue of retainer pin 122 fits into slot 142 when retainer pin 122 contacts port 140 near the end of slot 142, near of the distal end 141a, the port 140 cannot slide past the second receiving portion 115.
    [0020] When assembled, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the port 140 is positioned within the holes 106 and 116 of the first and second base receiving parts 105 and 115. The retainer pin 122 is positioned within the slot 142, and the secondary flanged portions 135 of coupling elements 130 are positioned within notches 143 and 144 of port 140. Port 140 includes a slot 142 in which retainer pin 122 is positioned not only to act as a stop element, as discussed above. , but to keep the door 140 in the desired orientation so that the notches 143 and 144 can be engaged by the locking mechanisms. Thus, the notches 143 and 144 are coupling parts, configured and arranged to be coupled by the locking mechanisms. Each locking mechanism includes locking portion 107 or 117, pusher element 138, coupling element 130 and rivet 124.
    [0021] In operation, to release the door 140, the heads 126 of both rivets 124 are pressed down into the respective latch parts 107 and 117, so that the pusher elements 138 are compressed and the coupling elements 130 are moved down. Each locking mechanism operates independently of the other. Therefore, both locking mechanisms need to be in the release position to allow the door to be opened. As the coupling elements 130 move downwardly, the secondary flanged portions 135 move out of the notches 143 and 144, and the cylindrical base portions 131 are positioned close to the notches 143 and 144, as shown in Figure 3B. When the cylindrical base parts 131 are positioned close to the notches 143 and 144, the door 140 is no longer engaged by the locking mechanisms, and there is sufficient clearance for it to slide the door completely out of the first receiving part 105. By virtue of this of retainer pin 122, port 140 cannot completely slide out of second receiving portion 115.
    [0022] When the door 140 is slid out of the first receiving part 105, the locking mechanism returns to the coupling position, due to the pushing force exerted on the coupling element 130 by the pusher element 138. hold in the second receiving part 115 and notch 144 is not close to the locking mechanism, the locking mechanism remains in the release position.
    [0023] When the door 140 is moved from a closed position to an open position, the opening 148, between the receiving parts 105 and 115, is accessible, and, as shown in Figures 29 and 30, the connector 100 can be connected to strips of a security protection. After the strips have been positioned within the opening 148, the door 140 is moved from the open position to the closed position to capture the strips between the bar portion 102 and the door 140. A safety device such as a lifeline self-retracting lifelines, can be connected to port 140, before port 140 is slid into the first receiving part 105, by positioning an opening of the self-retracting lifeline connector part, between the receiving parts 105 and 115, and then by sliding the port 140 through the opening of the connector part. To move the door 140 from the open position to the closed position, the door 140 is simply slid back into the receiving parts 105 and 115. When the distal end 141a of the door 140 is slid into the first receiving part 105, the notched part 141b and the slanted portion 145 allow the end of the port 140, near the distal end 141a, to slide past the coupling element 130. The slanted portion 145 of the port 140 contacts the angled surface 131a, which interconnects the base portion 131 and the second flanged part 135 of the coupling element 130, and pushes the coupling element 130, so that the pusher element 138 is compressed and the base part 131 is close to the notch 143. When the notches 143 and 144 are positioned close together of the respective locking mechanisms, the locking mechanisms return to the coupling positions, due to the biasing forces exerted on the coupling elements 130 by the pushing elements 138, and door 140 cannot be slid out until both locking mechanisms are in the release positions.
    [0024] Another embodiment of connector 200 is shown in Figures 31 to 33. Connector 200 includes a base 201, receiving parts 205 and 215, extension parts 250 and 255, locking parts 207 and 217, and a door 240. The base 201 is generally C-shaped and includes a bar or elongate portion 202, with a first end 203 and a second end 204. The first and second ends 203 and 204 include corners and extension portions, which extend down approximately ninety degrees of the bar portion 202. A first receiving portion 205, a first extension portion 250 and a first latch portion 207 are operatively connected to the first end 203, and a second receiving portion 215, a second portion of extension 255, and a second latch portion 217 are operatively connected to the second end 204.
    [0025] Two prongs, an outer prong and an inner prong, extend outward from the first end 203. Operably connected to the outer prong is the first receiving part 205, which is generally cylindrical with a hole 206 extending parallel to the part of bar 202. Operably connected to the inner tip is the first extension portion 250, which includes an annular portion 251 with an opening 252 in alignment with hole 206 of the first receiving portion 205. The first latch portion 207 is positioned near the junction of the outer tip and first receiving portion 205. The first latch portion 207 is generally cylindrical with a hole 208, which is perpendicular to hole 206, and holes 206 and 208 intersect so that they are in fluid communication with each other. The first latch portion 207 includes a larger opening 209, near the front, and a bottom portion 210 with a smaller opening 211, near the rear, as shown in Figures 35 and 36.
    [0026] Two prongs, an outer prong and an inner prong, extend outward from the second end 204. Operably connected to the outer prong is the second receiving part 215, which is generally cylindrical with a hole 216 extending parallel to the part of bar 202. Operably connected to the inner tip is the second extension portion 255, which includes an annular portion 256 with an opening 257 in alignment with hole 216 of the second receiving portion 215. The second latch portion 217 is positioned proximate the junction of the outer tip and the second receiving portion 215. The second latch portion 217 is generally cylindrical with a hole 218, which is perpendicular to hole 216, and holes 216 and 218 intersect so that they are in fluid communication with each other. The second latch portion 217 includes a larger opening 219, near the front, and a bottom portion 220 with a smaller opening 221, near the rear, as shown in Figures 35 and 36. The second receiving portion 215 also includes a side hole 216a in its bottom portion, which is opposite the second latch portion 217. Side hole 216a aligns with the junction of holes 216 and 218 and is configured and arranged to receive a retaining pin 222. Extension portions 250 and 255 form an opening 248a therebetween, the first receiving portion 205 and the first extension portion 250 form an opening 248b therebetween, and the second receiving portion 215 and the second extension portion 255 form an opening 248c between them.
    [0027] Each of the first latch part 207 and the second latch part 217 is configured and arranged to receive a pusher element 238, a coupling element 230 and a rivet 224. These components form a latch mechanism. Rivet 224 includes a head 226, operatively connected to one end of a shaft 225, which has a distal end 225a opposite head 226. Coupling element 230 includes a cylindrical base portion 231, in which a first flanged portion 233 is operatively connected near one end and a second flanged portion 235 is operatively connected near the other end. A hole 232 extends through coupling element 230, and an opening 234 in the first flanged portion 233 and an opening 236 in the second flanged portion 235 provide access to the hole 232. The opening 236 in the second flanged portion 235 is larger than the hole 232 , to form a protruding portion 237 within coupling element 230, near the junction of base portion 231 and second flange portion 235. This is shown in Figures 47 and 48. Impeller element 238 is configured and arranged to mate. within the opening 236 of the second flanged portion 235, and one end of the pusher element 238 contacts the protruding part 237. Along with the coupling element 230, the pusher element 238 is also configured and arranged to fit within the bore 208 or 218. of the locking part 207 or 208 so that the other end of the pusher element 238 contacts the bottom part 210 or 220.
    [0028] Rivet 224 extends through hole 232 of coupling element 230, pusher element hole 238 and hole 208 or 218 of latch part 207 or 217, and then the distal end 225a is deformed, as shown in Figure 33, by means well known in the art, to secure rivet 224 to latch portion 207 or 217. Rivet 224 captures coupling element 230 and pusher element 238 within bore 208 or 218, between head 226 and the deformed distal end 225a. The ends of pusher element 238 contact protruding portion 237 and bottom portion 210 or 220, and apply a biasing force on coupling element 230 to urge coupling element 230 into a coupling position. An opposing force may be applied to the head 226 of the rivet 224 to compress the pusher element 238 and move the coupling element 230 from the coupling position to the release position.
    [0029] The port 240 includes a head 247, operatively connected to one end of a shaft 241, which has a distal end 241a opposite head 247. The bottom side of the shaft 241 includes a slot 242, which extends along. an intermediate portion of the shaft 241. The top side of the shaft 241 includes a first notch 243 near the head 247, and a second notch 244 near the distal end 241a. A sloping portion 245 extends from the second notch 244 to the distal end 241a, and the distal end 241a includes a notched portion 241b to provide access to the sloping portion 245.
    [0030] Before the retainer pin 222 is positioned within the side hole 216a, at least the locking mechanism, near the second receiving part 215, is moved to its release position, and the distal end 241a of port 240 is inserted into the hole 216, until at least notch 242 of port 240 is aligned with hole 216a. The retainer pin 222 is then friction fit within the side hole 216a and extends into the hole 216 to fit into the slot 242 as shown in Figure 33. The retainer pin 222 acts as a stop element to prevent port 240 from sliding along the entire length of second receiving part 215. Because retainer pin 222 fits into slot 242 when retainer pin 222 contacts port 240, near the end of slot 242, near the distal end 241a, port 240 cannot be slid past second receiving portion 215.
    [0031] When assembled, as shown in Figures 32 and 33, the door 240 is positioned within holes 206 and 216 of the first and second base receiving parts 205 and 215, and within openings 252 and 257 of the first and second parts of extension 250 and 255. Retainer pin 222 is positioned within slot 242, and secondary flanged portions 235 of coupling elements 230 are positioned within notches 243 and 244 of port 240. Port 240 includes a slot 242 in which the retainer pin 222 is positioned not only to act as a stop element, as discussed above, but to hold door 240 in the desired orientation so that notches 243 and 244 can be engaged by the locking mechanisms. Thus, the notches 243 and 244 are coupling parts, configured and arranged to be coupled by the coupling mechanisms. Each locking mechanism includes locking portion 207 or 217, pusher element 238, coupling element 230, and rivet 224.
    [0032] In operation, to release the door 240, the heads 226 of both rivets 224 are compressed in the respective locking parts 207 and 217, so that the pusher elements 238 are compressed and the coupling elements 230 move downwards . Each locking mechanism operates independently of the other. Therefore, both locking mechanisms need to be in the release position to allow the door to be opened. As the coupling elements 230 move downwardly, the secondary flanged portions 235 move out of the notches 243 and 244, and the cylindrical base portions 231 are positioned close to the notches 243 and 244. cylindricals 231 are positioned close to notches 243 and 244, door 240 is no longer engaged by the locking mechanisms, and there is plenty of free space to slide door 240 completely out of first receiving portion 205. By virtue of retaining pin 222, the door 240 cannot completely slide out of the second receiving part 215.
    [0033] When the door 240 is slid out of the first receiving part 205, the locking mechanism returns to the coupling position, due to the pushing force exerted on the coupling element 230 by the pusher element 238. hold in the second receiving part 215 and notch 244 is not close to the lock mechanism, the lock mechanism remains in the release position.
    [0034] When the door 240 is moved from a closed position to an open position, the openings 248a, 248b and 248c are accessible and the connector 200 can be connected to the straps of a safety guard and a safety device such as a self-retracting lifeline. After the strips have been positioned within the opening 248a, the door 240 is moved from the open position to the closed position to capture the strips between the bar portion 202 and the door 240. The safety device, such as a lifeline self-retracting lives, is connected to port 240, before port 240 is slid to at least the first extension part 250 and the first receiving part 205, by positioning an opening of the connector part of the self-retracting lifeline, between the extension parts 250 and 255, and then sliding the port 240 through the opening of the connector part. If it is desired to connect the two security devices to the connector 200, a first device is similarly connected between the first receiving part 205 and the first extension part 250, and a second device is similarly connected between the second extension part 255 and second receiving part 215. If it is desired to connect three security devices to connector 200, one device is similarly connected to port 240, near each of the openings 248a, 248b and 248c. To move the door 240 from the open position to the closed position, the door 240 is simply slid through the receiving portion 215, openings 257 and 252, and back to the receiving portion 205. When the distal end 241a of the door 240 is slid into the first receiving portion 205, notched portion 241b and angled portion 245 allow the end of port 240, proximate to distal end 241a, to be slid past coupling element 230. angled portion 245 of port 240 contacts angled surface 231a, which interconnects the bar portion 231 and the second flanged portion 235 of the coupling element 230, and pushes the coupling element 230, so that the pusher element 238 is compressed and the bar portion 231 is close to the notch 243. notches 243 and 244 are positioned close to the respective locking mechanisms, the locking mechanisms return to the coupling positions due to the thrust forces exerted on the coupling elements 230 by coupling elements 238, and door 240 cannot slide out until both locking mechanisms are in the release positions.
    [0035] The descriptive report, the examples and the data presented above provide a complete description of the manufacture and use of the composition of the embodiments of the invention. Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described in this specification, those skilled in the art will consider that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the same end, can be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This patent application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the invention. Therefore, it is strongly desired that this invention be limited only by the claims and their equivalents.
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    Claims (10)
    [0001]
    1. Connector comprising: a base (101) including a first end (103) and a second end (104) forming an opening (148); the first end (103) including a first receiving portion (105), a first portion locking (107) and a first locking mechanism, the first receiving part (105) including a hole of the first receiving part (106), the first locking part (107) being operatively connected to the first receiving part and including a hole in the first locking part (108) in fluid communication with the hole of the first receiving part (106), the first locking mechanism being positioned within the hole of the first locking part (108) and having a coupling position and a release position , the first locking mechanism having a first flange part (133) extending at least partially into the hole of the first receiving part (106) in the coupling position, the first flange part (133) configured and arranged to move. and inside the hole of the first lock part (108) when the first lock mechanism moves between the coupling position and the release position; the connector being CHARACTERIZED by the fact that: a door (140) operatively slidingly connected to the second end (104), the door having a closed position and an open position, the door (140) transposing the opening and a part of the door ( 140) extending through the hole of the first receiving part (106) in the closed position, the door (140) including a first coupling part (144) close to the hole of the first receiving part (106) in the closed position, the first part of flange (133) extending at least partially into the first coupling part (144) when the door (140) is in the closed position and the first locking mechanism is in the coupling position to secure the door (140) to the base ( 101), the first flange part (133) positioned outside the first coupling position (144) and positioned in the hole of the first locking part (108) when the first locking mechanism is in the release position to allow the door ( 140) is moved relative to the base (101).
    [0002]
    2. Connector according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that it further comprises a slot (142) extending longitudinally along a portion of the port (140) and a pin (122) operatively connected to the second end (104 ) from the base (101) extending into the slit (142).
    [0003]
    3. Connector according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the first locking mechanism comprises a pusher element (138), a coupling element (130) and a fastener (124), the fastener (124) operatively connecting the pusher element (138) and the coupling element (130) to the first latch part (107), the first pusher element (138) pushing the coupling element (130) into the coupling position, the coupling element (130) including the first flange part.
    [0004]
    4. Connector according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that it further comprises a notch (141b) near a distal end (141a) of the port (140) and an inclined portion (145) interconnecting the notch (141b) and the first coupling part (144), the notch (141b) and the sloped part (145) assisting in the sliding of the distal end (141a) of the shaft (141) past the first locking mechanism when the door (140) is moved from the open position to closed position.
    [0005]
    5. Connector according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that it further comprises the second end (104), including a second receiving part (115), a second locking part (117) and a second locking mechanism, the second receiving part (115) including a hole in the second receiving part (116), the second locking part (117) being operatively connected to the second receiving part and including a hole in the second locking part (118) in fluid communication with the hole of the second receiving part (116), the second locking mechanism being positioned within the hole of the second locking part (118) and having an engagement position and a release position, the second locking mechanism extending at least partially to the hole of the second receiving part in the coupling position, the door (140) including a second notch (143) near the hole of the second receiving part (116) in the closed position, the second locking mechanism extending at least partially. nt to the second notch (143) when the door is in the closed position and the second locking mechanism is in the coupling position to secure the door (140) to the base (101), the second locking mechanism positioned outside the notch (143 ), when the second lock mechanism is in the release position, both the first and second lock mechanisms are positioned in the release positions to allow the door (140) to move relative to the base (101).
    [0006]
    6. Connector according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the hole of the first locking part (108) is perpendicular to the hole of the first receiving part (106), and the hole of the second locking part (118) is perpendicular to the hole of the second receiving part (116).
    [0007]
    7. Connector according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the first and second locking mechanisms each comprise a pusher element (138), a coupling element (130) and a fastener (124), the catch (124) operatively connecting the pusher element (138) and the coupling element (130) to the respective latch part (107, 117), the pusher element (138) urging the coupling element (130) into the coupling position .
    [0008]
    8. Connector according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the first receiving part (105) is operatively connected to the base (101).
    [0009]
    9. Connector, according to claim 8, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the first receiving part (105) and the base (101) are a single piece.
    [0010]
    10. Connector comprising: a base (101) including a bar portion (102), the first receiving portion (105), the first locking portion (107), a first locking mechanism, a second receiving portion (115) , a second locking part (117) and a second locking mechanism, the first receiving part (105) being operatively connected to a first end (103) of the bar part and including a hole of the first receiving part (106), the first locking part (107) being operatively connected to the first receiving part (105) and including the hole of the first locking part (108) in fluid communication with the hole of the first receiving part (106), the first locking mechanism being positioned inside the hole of the first latch part (108) and extending at least partially into the hole of the first receiving part (106), the second receiving part (115) being operatively connected to a second end (104) of the bar part and including a hole in the second page. receiving part (116), the second locking part (117) being operatively connected to the second receiving part (115) and including a hole in the second locking part (118) in fluid communication with the hole in the second receiving part (116), the second locking mechanism being positioned within the hole of the second locking part (118) and extending at least partially into the hole of the second receiving part (116), a first opening (148) being formed by the first receiving part (105 ) and second receiving part (115), the hole of the first receiving part (106) being aligned with the hole of the second receiving part (116), the first and second locking mechanisms each having a coupling position and a position of release; the connector being CHARACTERIZED by the fact that: the port (140) including a head (147) and a shaft (141), the head being operatively connected to one end of the shaft, the shaft including a distal end (141a) opposite the head the shaft (141) including the first coupling part (144) near the distal end and a second coupling part (143) near the head (147); and wherein the holes of the first and second receiving parts (106, 116) are configured and arranged to receive the shaft (141), the first locking mechanism being configured and arranged to engage the first coupling part (144) in the coupling position. , and the second locking mechanism being configured and arranged to engage the second coupling part (143) in the coupling position, and wherein both the first and second locking mechanisms are positioned in the release positions to move the door (140) relative to the base (101).
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    2019-12-24| B06U| Preliminary requirement: requests with searches performed by other patent offices: procedure suspended [chapter 6.21 patent gazette]|
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