Safety Line Anchor

{
  "publication_number": "US2016166860A1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A1",
  "title": "Safety Line Anchor",
  "abstract": "An anchor arrangement for a safety line system is for use with a bracket to secure to a structure for mounting the safety line. The anchor arrangement either includes an alignment collar arranged to seat in a seat provided on the bracket, the alignment collar being able to seat in a plurality of different orientations with respect to the bracket; a resilient biasing means acting between the bracket and a reaction member provided as part of the anchor arrangement or a tension indicator for the safety line, which has a part of the bracket aligned adjacent and indicia zone on the anchor arrangement.",
  "claims": [
    "1. An anchor arrangement for a safety line system, the anchor arrangement for use with a bracket to secure to a structure for mounting the safety line, the anchor arrangement comprising: an alignment collar arranged to seat in a seat provided on the bracket, wherein the alignment collar is able to seat in a plurality of different orientations with respect to the bracket. 2. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: the seat provided on the bracket comprises a seat aperture. 3. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: the alignment collar has an aperture and the axis of the aperture in the alignment collar re-orientates as the alignment collar adjusts to different seated orientations with respect to the seat provided in the bracket. 4. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: the alignment collar has an arcuate or curved outer bearing surface. 5. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: the seat provided on the bracket has an inclined bearing surface for contacting the alignment collar. 6. An anchor arrangement according to claim 4, wherein: the seat provided on the bracket has a frustoconical bearing surface for contacting the alignment collar. 7. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: the alignment collar is mounted loose-fit about an elongate tube, the axis of the collar being arranged generally in the direction of the axis of the tube, but angularly adjustable over a limited degree. 8. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: the collar is biased into engagement with the seat by means of resilient biasing means that acts between the bracket and a reaction member provided as part of the anchor arrangement. 9. An anchor according to claim 8, wherein: the resilient biasing means comprises a spring arranged coaxially about a tube for receiving the safety line. 10. An anchor arrangement according to claim 9, wherein: the tube for receiving the safety line has an external threaded portion, and a tensioning means is threaded externally on the threaded portion of the tube, wherein the tension means is configured to adjust tension in the safety line. 11. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: a clamp is provided for clamping the anchor arrangement to the safety line. 12. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, further comprising: tension indicating means for indicating tension in the safety line, wherein the tension indicating means comprises an elongate indicator element spaced from a tube for receiving the safety line. 13. An anchor arrangement according to claim 12, wherein: the elongate indicator element extends substantially parallel to the tube for receiving the safety line. 14. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, further comprising: tension indicating means for indicating tension in the safety line, wherein the tension indicating means comprises an indicator element fixed to the anchor arrangement and extending through a slot or aperture in the bracket. 15. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, further comprising: a bracket to secure to a structure for mounting the safety line. 16. An anchor arrangement according to claim 1, comprising: a bottom anchor arrangement for a vertical or upright orientated safety line. 17. An anchor arrangement for a safety line system, the anchor arrangement for use with a bracket to secure to a structure for mounting the safety line, the anchor arrangement comprising: a resilient biasing means acting between the bracket and a reaction member provided as part of the anchor arrangement, the anchor arrangement further including a tension indicating means for indicating the tension in the safety line. 18. An anchor arrangement for a safety line system, the anchor arrangement for use with a bracket to secure to a structure for mounting the safety line, the anchor arrangement comprising: tension indicating means for indicating tension in the safety line, wherein the tension indicating means comprises a part of the bracket aligned adjacent an indicia zone on the anchor arrangement."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "A62B 35/0068",
    "A62B 1/04",
    "A62B 35/04",
    "E04G 21/3261",
    "E04G 21/3276"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "LATCHWAYS PLC"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2016-01-05",
  "publication_date": "2016-06-16",
  "priority_date": "2011-01-26",
  "application_number": "US-201614987976-A",
  "family_id": "43769614"
}