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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2008
Nicholas Paul Monks, Tilburg, NL;
Marlies Van Dullemen, Leiden, NL;
Ingmar Christiaan Maurice, Amsterdam, NL;
Marte Jeane Den Hollander, The Hague, NL;
Nicholas Paul Monks, Tilburg, NL;
Marlies Van Dullemen, Leiden, NL;
Ingmar Christiaan Maurice, Amsterdam, NL;
Marte Jeane Den Hollander, The Hague, NL;
Rapid Vertical Egress System Holding B.V., Tilburg, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a rescue arrangement for effecting a rapid descent from a higher level to a lower level. The rescue arrangement comprises guiding means which extend between the higher level and the lower level, as well as carrying means which are connectable to the guiding means for carrying a person or another object from the higher level to the lower level along the guiding means. Magnetic braking means, which comprise a series of permanent magnets, are located on the guiding means or the carrying means for slowing down the carrying means at least near the lower end of the guiding means.