PETER MAXIMILIAN SCHWARZENBACH
Pilots at Beacon St, Marblehead, MA
License number
Massachusetts A2676163
Issued Date
Feb 2016
Expiration Date
Feb 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
89 Beacon St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Professional information
Auto-Lock Compact Rope Descent Device
US Patent:
2010023, Sep 23, 2010
Filed:
Dec 14, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/637052
Inventors:
Peter M. SCHWARZENBACH - Marblehead MA, US
Samuel MORTON - Gorham ME, US
Samuel MORTON - Gorham ME, US
International Classification:
A62B 1/14
US Classification:
182 5
Abstract:
A descent control device is disclosed manufactured with a bar having holes for guiding a rope used in descent, and a lever designed to pivot or move relative to the bar and compress the opening of one of the holes. Compressing the opening increases friction and slows or stops descent. Control can be from manually moving the lever or by connecting the lever to the descending weight, thereby automatically moving the lever. Hole and pivot geometry may be altered to provide multiple braking options, accommodate varying ropes, and alter normal operating friction.