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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 1994
Filed:
Aug. 04, 1992
Michael A Babcock, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A safety line anchor device holds a safety line for workmen and is generally intended for use in roof construction. The device is especially useful for use on wood truss roofs of any pitch. The first embodiment of the invention is constructed and arranged for use on one side of a wood truss, 24' centered roof of any pitch. This safety line anchor device comprises a main bar from which fastening straps extend, and at least one anchoring means for holding a safety line. The device is adapted to receive a fastening means, by which it is fixed to a roof. This embodiment can be designed for one or multiple anchor points. A second embodiment of the invention is adapted for use on the peak of a roof and comprises two pivotally joined anchors which straddle the roof peak, each anchor having an anchoring means for holding a safety line attached thereto. A third embodiment is adapted for use on the end peaks of a roof and comprises a pair of supports, each further comprising a central bar from which fastening straps extend, the supports being pivotally joined by a main support to which a safety line anchoring means is attached, from which a safety line may extend down the sides of a house. All embodiments are capable of withstanding a load of at least 5,000 pounds per person. A special hook latch allows only one safety line end to be attached to each anchor point. In addition, a protective shield is used to protect the safety line and the roof from abrasion.