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Device for suspending and moving an object or a person

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EP2136890A2
EP2136890A2 EP08736132A EP08736132A EP2136890A2 EP 2136890 A2 EP2136890 A2 EP 2136890A2 EP 08736132 A EP08736132 A EP 08736132A EP 08736132 A EP08736132 A EP 08736132A EP 2136890 A2 EP2136890 A2 EP 2136890A2
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cable
cables
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Philippe Perakis
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B61B12/00—Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in groups B61B7/00 - B61B11/00
    • B61B12/02—Suspension of the load; Guiding means, e.g. wheels; Attaching traction cables
    • B61B12/026—Guiding means for deflecting the direction of the cables between the stations
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G21/00—Chutes; Helter-skelters
    • A63G21/22—Suspended slideways
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B61B3/00—Elevated railway systems with suspended vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B61B7/00—Rope railway systems with suspended flexible tracks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01B—PERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B25/00—Tracks for special kinds of railways
    • E01B25/16—Tracks for aerial rope railways with a stationary rope

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  • the present invention relates to a device for suspension and movement, in particular of an object or a person, this device being in particular intended to be used as a zip line.
  • zip lines "taggle rope” or "zip One" which are formed of two anchor points connected by a cable or a rope along which moves an object or a person.
  • Anchor points can be at different altitudes so that the object or person moves by gravity from the highest point to the lowest point.
  • the trajectory of the person or object is rectilinear since the rope or cable is stretched between the two anchor points.
  • the rope or cable has an arrow and that the term rectilinear should be understood as "contained in a vertical plane". Since the cable is fixed only at each of its ends, it is not possible to make sections of very great length, for example several kilometers.
  • the system comprises a rail formed of sections interconnected at each end.
  • This rail is suspended from cables held by towers.
  • the rail must be rigid because it must withstand significant stresses, especially in turns. It also results in the establishment of a heavy structure is expensive, which can not be placed in any environment such as for example in the mountains.
  • the present invention proposes to overcome the disadvantages of the devices of the prior art by providing a suspension device for moving objects or people, this device for making sections of any length, presenting rectilinear zones as well as curved zones, which do not however require a heavy, unsightly and expensive structure.
  • the object of the invention is achieved by a device for suspending and moving an object or a person, this device comprising at least two non-aligned cables, a profile carried by the cables and a carriage movable along this profile, characterized in that the profile connects said cables to each other, in that the profile placed between two non-aligned cables defines a curved zone, in that the profile comprises at least one rectilinear zone in which the cable is contained in the profile , and in that the cable is located out of the profile in the curved zone and close to this curved zone.
  • the suspension device can form any trajectory, composed of rectilinear zones and curves, having any length.
  • this device is formed of a plurality of cables or cable portions, each fixed to two anchor points, two consecutive cables being interconnected by profiles that can form curved areas and turns.
  • the sliding carriage moves along the profiles so as to allow a smooth movement of the object or the person.
  • This device can thus be used as a zip line, while allowing any course as far as the topography of the place in which the device is installed allows movement by gravity.
  • the device of the invention combines the characteristics of the cables, namely their ability to support an object in a vertical plane, to the characteristics of the profiles, namely to allow guidance along any path, depending on the shape of the profile.
  • the way of associating the profiles and the cables allows a smooth movement, which represents an important characteristic for the comfort of the user. This is also an important feature for the safety and reliability of the device. Indeed, an area in which a jolt occurs is a zone of weakness and is potentially a danger of rupture.
  • the manner of associating the cables and the profiles in the invention makes it possible not to be hindered by problems of different expansion between the profiles and the cables.
  • FIG. 1 is a general view of the device of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the device of the invention in an area in which the cable is contained in the profile;
  • FIG. 3 shows the device of the invention, in a position in which the cable is partially outside the profile
  • - Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3, in a position in which the cable is completely outside the profile
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a detail of the device of the invention
  • - Figure 6 illustrates the position of the carriage of the invention when the carriage is in a curved area
  • - Figure 7 is a side view of the carriage of the invention.
  • Figure 8 is a side view similar to the view of Figure 4.
  • the suspension and displacement device 10 is formed especially of cables 11, profiles 12 and a carriage 13 moving along the cables and profiles.
  • the invention is described below in an exemplary embodiment in which the suspension and displacement device is formed of two cables 11 interconnected by a curved profile 12.
  • the invention is generally formed of several cables , two consecutive cables being connected by a curved profile.
  • the number of cables is not limited.
  • the device of the invention comprises at least three anchor points 14, named here upper anchor point, lower anchor point and intermediate anchor point.
  • a portion of cable 11 or a cable is placed between two consecutive anchoring points, so as to be stretched between these points.
  • the intermediate anchor point can be used to hold both the attached cable at the top anchor point and the one attached to the lower anchor point. It is also possible to provide two independent intermediate anchor points, that is to say an anchor point for holding the upstream cable and another relatively close anchor point, for holding the downstream cable.
  • the cables are intended to receive persons or objects suspended therein, it is clear that the cable must be placed in such a way that the person or object does not touch the ground when moving along the cable. of this cable.
  • This tower can serve as an anchor point.
  • anchoring should be as close to the ground as possible. It is therefore generally provided a pylon ensuring the maintenance of the cable to a sufficient height and an anchor mass fixed to the ground.
  • the configuration also depends on the terrain in which the the invention is installed. We can also consider an anchorage without pylon, for example on two rock walls, as far as the configuration of the terrain allows.
  • the cables being stretched between the anchor points, they form substantially straight sections.
  • two consecutive cables are separated by a curved area 16 or turning zone. This curved area is described in detail below.
  • the carrier cable is contained, virtually over its entire length, in the profile 12.
  • This profile is such that, on a rectilinear portion of the cable, it encloses almost completely the cable and has two upper faces 17. These faces allow the support of displacement members such as wheels 18 of the carriage 13.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the profile 12 enclosing the cable 11 in a straight portion of this cable.
  • a cross section of the upper faces 17 of the profile is substantially flat.
  • these faces could have a concave or convex cut in particular.
  • the displacement member generally has a complementary shape in order to maintain the displacement member in position on the profile.
  • the profile can be made in two substantially symmetrical parts, which can be made integral.
  • Such a profile could be made by extrusion, aluminum or a plastic for example.
  • the device of the invention comprises a zone, called a transition zone 19, which can be delimited by the end of the rectilinear zone of the cable and a rectilinear zone of the profile.
  • the profile 12 remains rectilinear and contained in a vertical plane containing the cable.
  • the profile and the cable separate so that the cable is no longer completely contained in the profile. This is illustrated in particular by Figures 3 to 5.
  • the upper portion of the profile 12 is cut, so that the cable 11 can exit the profile, which is gradually lowered under the cable.
  • the cable is in the envelope defined by the carriage 13. The further along the profile, the more the distance between the cable 11 and the profile 12 increases, and this, until the cable is completely clear of the profile and the carriage.
  • the profile then forms the curved zone 16 or cornering zone.
  • the profile is no longer in contact with the cable. It is maintained thanks to a gantry 20 which can rest on the cable.
  • This frame is formed of a frame that supports the profile in the curved area 16 and can be simply attached to the cables or alternatively, placed on pylons.
  • the gantry 20 is fixed to the cables.
  • the gantry comprises an arm 21 fixed rigidly to one of the cables. It also has another arm 22 which allows to fix it to an adjacent cable.
  • This second attachment is preferably not rigid, but allows a slight rotation or movement of the gantry with respect to the second cable, which limits the mechanical stresses between the cables and the gantry and allows independent movement of these elements.
  • This gantry further comprises suspension elements 23, made for example in the form of metal or synthetic rope slings which carry the profile 12 in the curved zone 16.
  • the curved area of the profile is extended by a rectilinear transition zone 19 which gradually rises towards the cable until it is completely contained in the profile.
  • the carriage 13 comprises means for suspending an object or a person and is used to "hook" the object or person to move. In the case of a person, it can be sitting in a harness or in a seat for example.
  • the carriage is formed in particular of a frame 24 supporting the displacement members 18.
  • the assembly comprises four upper wheels 18 and two lower wheels 25.
  • the four upper wheels have the function of allowing the displacement of the trolley along the profile 12.
  • the two lower wheels bear on a lower guide surface of the profile and ensure that the carriage remains in the correct position relative to the profile. They act as guide means. It is clear that it is possible to provide a number of different wheels. Other devices could also be used to allow the carriage to move along the profile, for example a needle bearing or a pad having a low friction with the profile.
  • the lower wheels 25 could be replaced by other equivalent means such as in particular a pad.
  • the carriage 13 comprises, in cooperation with the profile, braking means 26.
  • These braking means can advantageously operate according to the principle of the eddy current brake.
  • the carriage comprises two metal elements such as fins 27 extending outwardly of the frame.
  • Part of the profile, in particular the transition zone 19, comprises a magnet 28, which may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, provided with slots 29 for the passage of the fins of the carriage.
  • the movement of these fins causes a force that opposes this movement. This results in a decrease in speed, which allows a person to travel through the curved zone 16 at a sufficiently low speed not to undergo excessive centrifugal acceleration.
  • the reduction of the speed can be chosen in particular by adjusting the length of the area with magnets and the distance between the magnets and the fins.
  • the profile 12 is formed of sections that can be assembled end to end during their implementation.
  • the ends of the sections may comprise a recess 31 in which is fixed a connecting pin (not shown).
  • This stud ensures alignment of the sections and therefore a smooth passage of the carriage from one section to another.
  • the lower part of the profile may also comprise a fixing lug 31 to which may be fixed, for example by screwing, a fixing plate. This ensures that two consecutive sections of the profile remain connected.
  • the carriage 13 may comprise an energy dissipating element (not shown).
  • This may for example be formed of a non-aerodynamic part placed on the frame 24. This element has the function of limiting the maximum speed that can reach the carriage.
  • airbrakes whose control can be actuated either automatically when the speed of the carriage reaches a certain threshold, or by the user.
  • Other types of brake for example an emergency brake actuated automatically or by the user can be provided.
  • These brakes can be mounted on the fixed part that is to say the profile, the cable or a tower, or on the moving part, in particular the carriage.
  • braking means may in particular be embedded in the carriage.
  • These braking means can be actuated according to the result of position measurements of the carriages. These measurements can be made for example by means of a GPS, a passage detector disposed on a pylon or along the profile or in any other similar manner. Thanks to these means, it is particularly possible to prevent two carriages are too close to each other, which can create a risk of collision between users.
  • the invention has been described above in the form of an example comprising two cables 11, that is to say two rectilinear zones interconnected by a curved zone 16. It is clear that it is possible to achieve a course comprising a number of rectilinear zones and much larger curves.
  • the positions of the anchor points can be chosen according to the configuration of the terrain in which they are installed. As a result, it is possible to use almost any terrain.
  • the equipment of a field with the device of the invention requires only a little infrastructure. Indeed, only anchor zones must be permanently installed.
  • the pylons 15 can be made in the form of a relatively light and removable structure. Cables and gantries are also removable.
  • the profile 12 is cut locally to pass a sling 23 similarly to what is done in a curved area.
  • This opening does not interfere with the passage of the carriage and can be made at any point of the course.
  • This has the advantage of allowing the cable to be supported in places, while avoiding an excessive sag or a very large cable tension. In this way, it is possible to ensure that the slope of the cable is always in the same direction, regardless of where the cart is placed. This avoids in particular to provide an engine on the carriage, so as to raise a slope in case of emergency stop. The obligation to have an engine added to the truck weighed it, which accentuates even more the phenomenon of local inversion of the slope.
  • Curved or cornering areas can form all kinds of courses, especially circle arcs, S-shaped turns, or even one or more complete turns of circles or spirals.
  • the present invention therefore makes it possible to produce zip lines having a particularly long cable length and forming a path consisting of rectilinear zones and curved zones without a rigid structure. This also makes it possible to adapt to almost any terrain and equip it without compromising its aesthetic appearance.

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Abstract

The device has a carriage (13) movable along a cable (11), and upper, lower and intermediate anchoring points. The cable has a portion that is associated to a curved profile (12) along which the carriage is displaced. The portion is placed between two consecutive anchoring points in a manner to be stretched between the points. The carriage has a frame (24) supporting four upper wheels (18) that permits displacement of the carriage along the profile.

Description

DISPOSITIF DE SUSPENSION ET DE DEPLACEMENT D'UN OBJET DEVICE FOR SUSPENDING AND MOVING AN OBJECT
OU D'UNE PERSONNEOR A PERSON
DOMAINE TECHNIQUETECHNICAL AREA
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de suspension et de déplacement, en particulier d'un objet ou d'une personne, ce dispositif étant notamment destiné à être utilisé comme tyrolienne.The present invention relates to a device for suspension and movement, in particular of an object or a person, this device being in particular intended to be used as a zip line.
TECHNIQUE ANTERIEUREPRIOR ART
II existe actuellement différents dispositifs de suspension, permettant de déplacer un objet ou une personne d'un point à un autre au moyen d'un câble ou d'une corde. Avec ces dispositifs, soit le câble est entraîné en déplacement et l'objet à déplacer est solidaire du câble, soit le câble est fixe et l'objet est mobile sur le câble. La présente invention concerne la deuxième variante.There are currently various suspension devices for moving an object or a person from one point to another by means of a cable or rope. With these devices, the cable is driven in displacement and the object to move is secured to the cable, or the cable is fixed and the object is movable on the cable. The present invention relates to the second variant.
Parmi les dispositifs existants utilisant cette variante, il existe des dispositifs connus sous le nom de tyroliennes, de "taggle rope" ou de "zip Une", qui sont formés de deux points d'ancrage reliés par un câble ou une corde le long de laquelle se déplace un objet ou une personne. Les points d'ancrage peuvent être à des altitudes différentes de sorte que l'objet ou la personne se déplace par gravité du point le plus haut au point le plus bas.Among the existing devices using this variant, there are devices known as zip lines, "taggle rope" or "zip One", which are formed of two anchor points connected by a cable or a rope along which moves an object or a person. Anchor points can be at different altitudes so that the object or person moves by gravity from the highest point to the lowest point.
Dans ces dispositifs, la trajectoire de la personne ou de l'objet est rectiligne puisque la corde ou le câble est tendu entre les deux points d'ancrage. Pour être plus précis, il convient de préciser que la corde ou le câble présente une flèche et que le terme de rectiligne devrait être compris comme "contenu dans un plan vertical". Etant donné que le câble est fixé uniquement à chacune de ses extrémités, il n'est pas possible de réaliser des tronçons de très grande longueur, par exemple plusieurs kilomètres.In these devices, the trajectory of the person or object is rectilinear since the rope or cable is stretched between the two anchor points. To be more precise, it should be noted that the rope or cable has an arrow and that the term rectilinear should be understood as "contained in a vertical plane". Since the cable is fixed only at each of its ends, it is not possible to make sections of very great length, for example several kilometers.
Il existe également d'autres dispositifs permettant de déplacer des personnes ou des objets suspendus, dans lesquels le trajet peut former des virages, c'est-à-dire ne pas être contenu dans un seul plan vertical. Dans ces dispositifs, il est généralement prévu une structure métallique telle qu'un rail rigide, auquel est suspendu l'objet ou la personne à déplacer, cet objet ou cette personne suivant la trajectoire du rail. Ce type de dispositif présente deux inconvénients importants. D'une part, ils impliquent la mise en place d'une structure lourde, ce qui a un impact dommageable sur l'environnement dans lequel ils sont placés. D'autre part, le coût de telles installations est relativement élevé.There are also other devices for moving people or hanging objects, in which the path can form turns, that is to say, not be contained in a single vertical plane. In these devices, it is generally provided a metal structure such as a rigid rail, which is suspended from the object or person to move, this object or person following the path of the rail. This type of device has two important disadvantages. On the one hand, they involve the establishment of a heavy structure, which has a damaging impact on the environment in which they are placed. On the other hand, the cost of such facilities is relatively high.
Un tel dispositif est notamment décrit dans la demande de brevet EP 1 238 880. Dans la réalisation décrite dans ce document, le système comporte un rail formé de tronçons reliés entre eux à chaque extrémité.Such a device is described in particular in patent application EP 1 238 880. In the embodiment described in this document, the system comprises a rail formed of sections interconnected at each end.
Ce rail est suspendu à des câbles maintenus par des pylônes. Dans cette invention, le rail doit être rigide du fait qu'il doit supporter des contraintes importantes, en particulier dans les virages. Il en résulte également la mise en place d'une structure lourde est coûteuse, qui ne peut pas être placée dans n'importe quel environnement tel que par exemple en montagne.This rail is suspended from cables held by towers. In this invention, the rail must be rigid because it must withstand significant stresses, especially in turns. It also results in the establishment of a heavy structure is expensive, which can not be placed in any environment such as for example in the mountains.
D'autres dispositifs similaires sont décrits par exemple dans les documents EP 1 026 061 ou DE 76581. Ces documents ne traitent toutefois pas de façon satisfaisante, de la gestion des virages.Other similar devices are described for example in the documents EP 1 026 061 or DE 76581. These documents however do not deal satisfactorily with the management of turns.
La présente invention se propose de pallier les inconvénients des dispositifs de l'art antérieur en réalisant un dispositif de suspension permettant le déplacement d'objets ou de personnes, ce dispositif permettant de réaliser des tronçons de longueur quelconque, présentant des zones rectilignes aussi bien que des zones courbes, ne nécessitant toutefois pas de structure lourde, inesthétique et coûteuse.The present invention proposes to overcome the disadvantages of the devices of the prior art by providing a suspension device for moving objects or people, this device for making sections of any length, presenting rectilinear zones as well as curved zones, which do not however require a heavy, unsightly and expensive structure.
EXPOSE DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Le but de l'invention est atteint par un dispositif de suspension et de déplacement d'un objet ou d'une personne, ce dispositif comportant au moins deux câbles non alignés, un profil porté par les câbles et un chariot mobile le long de ce profil, caractérisé en ce que le profil relie lesdits câbles entre eux, en ce que le profil placé entre deux câbles non alignés définit une zone courbe, en ce que le profil comporte au moins une zone rectiligne dans laquelle le câble est contenu dans le profil, et en ce que le câble est situé hors du profil dans la zone courbe et à proximité de cette zone courbe.The object of the invention is achieved by a device for suspending and moving an object or a person, this device comprising at least two non-aligned cables, a profile carried by the cables and a carriage movable along this profile, characterized in that the profile connects said cables to each other, in that the profile placed between two non-aligned cables defines a curved zone, in that the profile comprises at least one rectilinear zone in which the cable is contained in the profile , and in that the cable is located out of the profile in the curved zone and close to this curved zone.
Selon cette invention, le dispositif de suspension peut former une trajectoire quelconque, composée de zones rectilignes et de courbes, ayant une longueur quelconque. Pour ceci, ce dispositif est formé d'une pluralité de câbles ou de portions de câble, fixés chacun à deux points d'ancrage, deux câbles consécutifs étant reliés entre eux par des profils pouvant former des zones courbes et des virages. Le chariot coulissant se déplace le long des profils de manière à permettre un déplacement sans heurt de l'objet ou de la personne. Ce dispositif peut ainsi être utilisé comme une tyrolienne, tout en permettant un parcours quelconque pour autant que la topographie du lieu dans lequel le dispositif est installé permette un déplacement par gravité.According to this invention, the suspension device can form any trajectory, composed of rectilinear zones and curves, having any length. For this, this device is formed of a plurality of cables or cable portions, each fixed to two anchor points, two consecutive cables being interconnected by profiles that can form curved areas and turns. The sliding carriage moves along the profiles so as to allow a smooth movement of the object or the person. This device can thus be used as a zip line, while allowing any course as far as the topography of the place in which the device is installed allows movement by gravity.
Le dispositif de l'invention associe les caractéristiques des câbles, à savoir leur capacité à soutenir un objet dans un plan vertical, aux caractéristiques des profils, à savoir permettre un guidage selon une trajectoire quelconque, dépendant de la forme du profil. Selon cette invention, la manière d'associer les profils et les câbles permet un déplacement sans heurt, ce qui représente une caractéristique importante pour le confort de l'utilisateur. Ceci représente également une caractéristique importante pour la sécurité et la fiabilité du dispositif. En effet, une zone dans laquelle se produit un à- coup est une zone de fragilisation et constitue potentiellement un danger de rupture. La manière d'associer les câbles et les profils dans l'invention permet de ne pas être gêné par des problèmes de dilatation différente entre les profils et les câbles.The device of the invention combines the characteristics of the cables, namely their ability to support an object in a vertical plane, to the characteristics of the profiles, namely to allow guidance along any path, depending on the shape of the profile. According to this invention, the way of associating the profiles and the cables allows a smooth movement, which represents an important characteristic for the comfort of the user. This is also an important feature for the safety and reliability of the device. Indeed, an area in which a jolt occurs is a zone of weakness and is potentially a danger of rupture. The manner of associating the cables and the profiles in the invention makes it possible not to be hindered by problems of different expansion between the profiles and the cables.
DESCRIPTION SOMMAIRE DES DESSINSSUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
La présente invention et ses avantages seront mieux compris en référence aux figures annexées et à la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation particulier, dans lesquelles :The present invention and its advantages will be better understood with reference to the appended figures and to the detailed description of a particular embodiment, in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue générale du dispositif de la présente invention;FIG. 1 is a general view of the device of the present invention;
- la figure 2 est une vue en coupe du dispositif de l'invention dans une zone dans laquelle le câble est contenu dans le profil;- Figure 2 is a sectional view of the device of the invention in an area in which the cable is contained in the profile;
- la figure 3 représente le dispositif de l'invention, dans une position dans laquelle le câble est partiellement à l'extérieur du profil; - la figure 4 est une vue similaire à la figure 3, dans une position dans laquelle le câble est totalement à l'extérieur du profil;- Figure 3 shows the device of the invention, in a position in which the cable is partially outside the profile; - Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3, in a position in which the cable is completely outside the profile;
- la figure 5 illustre un détail du dispositif de l'invention;FIG. 5 illustrates a detail of the device of the invention;
- la figure 6 illustre la position du chariot de l'invention lorsque ce chariot est dans une zone courbe; - la figure 7 est une vue de profil du chariot de l'invention; et- Figure 6 illustrates the position of the carriage of the invention when the carriage is in a curved area; - Figure 7 is a side view of the carriage of the invention; and
- la figure 8 est une vue de profil similaire à la vue de la figure 4.- Figure 8 is a side view similar to the view of Figure 4.
MANIERES DE REALISER L'INVENTIONMANNER OF REALIZING THE INVENTION
En référence à ces figures, le dispositif de suspension et de déplacement 10 selon la présente invention est formé notamment de câbles 11 , de profils 12 et d'un chariot 13 se déplaçant le long des câbles et des profils.With reference to these figures, the suspension and displacement device 10 according to the present invention is formed especially of cables 11, profiles 12 and a carriage 13 moving along the cables and profiles.
L'invention est décrite ci-dessous dans un exemple de réalisation dans lequel le dispositif de suspension et de déplacement est formé de deux câbles 11 reliés entre eux par un profil courbe 12. Dans la pratique, l'invention est généralement formée de plusieurs câbles, deux câbles consécutifs étant reliés par un profil courbe. Le nombre de câbles n'est pas limité.The invention is described below in an exemplary embodiment in which the suspension and displacement device is formed of two cables 11 interconnected by a curved profile 12. In practice, the invention is generally formed of several cables , two consecutive cables being connected by a curved profile. The number of cables is not limited.
Dans la forme de réalisation représentée, le dispositif de l'invention comporte au moins trois points d'ancrage 14, nommés ici point d'ancrage supérieur, point d'ancrage inférieur et point d'ancrage intermédiaire. Une portion de câble 11 ou un câble est placé entre deux points d'ancrage consécutifs, de façon à être tendu entre ces points. Le point d'ancrage intermédiaire peut être utilisé pour maintenir aussi bien le câble fixé au point d'ancrage supérieur que celui fixé au point d'ancrage inférieur. Il est également possible de prévoir deux points d'ancrage intermédiaire indépendants, c'est-à-dire un point d'ancrage destiné à maintenir le câble amont et un autre point d'ancrage relativement proche, destiné à maintenir le câble aval.In the embodiment shown, the device of the invention comprises at least three anchor points 14, named here upper anchor point, lower anchor point and intermediate anchor point. A portion of cable 11 or a cable is placed between two consecutive anchoring points, so as to be stretched between these points. The intermediate anchor point can be used to hold both the attached cable at the top anchor point and the one attached to the lower anchor point. It is also possible to provide two independent intermediate anchor points, that is to say an anchor point for holding the upstream cable and another relatively close anchor point, for holding the downstream cable.
Etant donné que les câbles sont destinés à recevoir des personnes ou des objets qui y sont suspendus, il est clair que le câble doit être placé de telle manière que la personne ou l'objet ne touche pas le sol lorsqu'elle se déplace le long de ce câble. Afin de garantir une hauteur suffisante, il est prévu que le câble soit placé sur un pylône 15. Ce pylône peut faire office de point d'ancrage. Il est toutefois préférable que l'ancrage se fasse aussi près que possible du sol. Il est donc généralement prévu un pylône assurant le maintien du câble à une hauteur suffisante et un massif d'ancrage fixé au sol. Il est clair que la configuration dépend également du terrain dans lequel le dispositif de l'invention est installé. On peut également envisager un ancrage sans pylône, par exemple sur deux parois rocheuses, pour autant que la configuration du terrain le permette.Since the cables are intended to receive persons or objects suspended therein, it is clear that the cable must be placed in such a way that the person or object does not touch the ground when moving along the cable. of this cable. To ensure a sufficient height, it is expected that the cable is placed on a tower 15. This tower can serve as an anchor point. However, anchoring should be as close to the ground as possible. It is therefore generally provided a pylon ensuring the maintenance of the cable to a sufficient height and an anchor mass fixed to the ground. It is clear that the configuration also depends on the terrain in which the the invention is installed. We can also consider an anchorage without pylon, for example on two rock walls, as far as the configuration of the terrain allows.
Les câbles étant tendus entre les points d'ancrage, ils forment des tronçons sensiblement rectilignes. Dans l'invention, deux câbles consécutifs sont séparés par une zone courbe 16 ou zone de virage. Cette zone courbe est décrite en détail plus bas.The cables being stretched between the anchor points, they form substantially straight sections. In the invention, two consecutive cables are separated by a curved area 16 or turning zone. This curved area is described in detail below.
Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le câble porteur est contenu, pratiquement sur la totalité de sa longueur, dans le profil 12. Ce profil est tel que, sur une portion rectiligne du câble, il enserre presque totalement le câble et présente deux faces supérieures 17. Ces faces permettent l'appui d'organes de déplacement tels que des roues 18 du chariot 13. La figure 2 illustre le profil 12 enserrant le câble 11 dans une portion rectiligne de ce câble. Selon le mode de réalisation illustré par cette figure 2, une coupe transversale des faces supérieures 17 du profil est sensiblement plane. Selon des variantes, ces faces pourraient présenter une coupe concave ou convexe notamment. Dans ce cas, l'organe de déplacement a généralement une forme complémentaire afin d'assurer un maintien en position de l'organe de déplacement sur le profil.According to a preferred embodiment, the carrier cable is contained, virtually over its entire length, in the profile 12. This profile is such that, on a rectilinear portion of the cable, it encloses almost completely the cable and has two upper faces 17. These faces allow the support of displacement members such as wheels 18 of the carriage 13. Figure 2 illustrates the profile 12 enclosing the cable 11 in a straight portion of this cable. According to the embodiment illustrated in this Figure 2, a cross section of the upper faces 17 of the profile is substantially flat. According to variants, these faces could have a concave or convex cut in particular. In this case, the displacement member generally has a complementary shape in order to maintain the displacement member in position on the profile.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le profil peut être réalisé en deux parties pratiquement symétriques, qui peuvent être rendues solidaires. Un tel profil pourrait être réalisé par extrusion, en aluminium ou en une matière plastique par exemple.According to an advantageous embodiment, the profile can be made in two substantially symmetrical parts, which can be made integral. Such a profile could be made by extrusion, aluminum or a plastic for example.
Le dispositif de l'invention comporte une zone, appelée zone de transition 19, que l'on peut délimiter par l'extrémité de la zone rectiligne du câble et une zone rectiligne du profil. Dans cette zone de transition, le profil 12 reste rectiligne et contenu dans un plan vertical contenant le câble. Toutefois, le profil et le câble se séparent de sorte que le câble n'est plus totalement contenu dans le profil. Ceci est illustré en particulier par les figures 3 à 5. Pour réaliser ceci, la partie supérieure du profil 12 est découpée, de sorte que le câble 11 peut sortir du profil, qui est progressivement abaissé sous le câble. Dans le début de la zone de transition, le câble se trouve dans l'enveloppe définie par le chariot 13. Plus l'on avance le long du profil, plus la distance entre le câble 11 et le profil 12 augmente, et ceci, jusqu'à ce que le câble soit totalement dégagé du profil et du chariot. Le profil forme ensuite la zone courbe 16 ou zone en virage.The device of the invention comprises a zone, called a transition zone 19, which can be delimited by the end of the rectilinear zone of the cable and a rectilinear zone of the profile. In this transition zone, the profile 12 remains rectilinear and contained in a vertical plane containing the cable. However, the profile and the cable separate so that the cable is no longer completely contained in the profile. This is illustrated in particular by Figures 3 to 5. To achieve this, the upper portion of the profile 12 is cut, so that the cable 11 can exit the profile, which is gradually lowered under the cable. In the beginning of the transition zone, the cable is in the envelope defined by the carriage 13. The further along the profile, the more the distance between the cable 11 and the profile 12 increases, and this, until the cable is completely clear of the profile and the carriage. The profile then forms the curved zone 16 or cornering zone.
Dans cette zone courbe, le profil n'est plus en contact avec le câble. Il est maintenu grâce à un portique 20 qui peut reposer sur le câble. Ce portique est formé d'une charpente qui supporte le profil dans la zone courbe 16 et qui peut être simplement fixée aux câbles ou selon une variante, posée sur des pylônes. Dans l'exemple illustré par la figure 1 , le portique 20 est fixé aux câbles. Le portique comporte un bras 21 fixé de façon rigide à l'un des câbles. Il comporte également un autre bras 22 qui permet de le fixer à un câble adjacent. Cette deuxième fixation n'est de préférence pas rigide, mais autorise une légère rotation ou un déplacement du portique par rapport au deuxième câble, ce qui permet de limiter les contraintes mécaniques entre les câbles et le portique et permet un mouvement indépendant de ces éléments. Ceci permet en particulier de compenser des dilatations différentes entre le câble et le profil, ainsi qu'un allongement du câble dû à son vieillissement. Ce portique comporte en outre des éléments de suspension 23, réalisés par exemple sous la forme d'élingues à câble métallique ou synthétique qui portent le profil 12 dans la zone courbe 16.In this curved area, the profile is no longer in contact with the cable. It is maintained thanks to a gantry 20 which can rest on the cable. This frame is formed of a frame that supports the profile in the curved area 16 and can be simply attached to the cables or alternatively, placed on pylons. In the example illustrated in Figure 1, the gantry 20 is fixed to the cables. The gantry comprises an arm 21 fixed rigidly to one of the cables. It also has another arm 22 which allows to fix it to an adjacent cable. This second attachment is preferably not rigid, but allows a slight rotation or movement of the gantry with respect to the second cable, which limits the mechanical stresses between the cables and the gantry and allows independent movement of these elements. This makes it possible in particular to compensate for different expansions between the cable and the profile, as well as an extension of the cable due to its aging. This gantry further comprises suspension elements 23, made for example in the form of metal or synthetic rope slings which carry the profile 12 in the curved zone 16.
La zone courbe du profil est prolongée par une zone de transition 19 rectiligne qui s'élève progressivement vers le câble jusqu'à ce que celui- ci soit totalement contenu dans le profil. Le chariot 13 comporte des moyens de suspension d'un objet ou d'une personne et est utilisé pour "accrocher" l'objet ou la personne à déplacer. Dans le cas d'une personne, celle-ci peut être assise dans un harnais ou dans un siège par exemple. Le chariot est formé notamment d'un bâti 24 supportant les organes de déplacement 18. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, l'ensemble comporte quatre roues supérieures 18 et deux roues inférieures 25. Les quatre roues supérieures ont pour fonction de permettre le déplacement du chariot le long du profil 12. Les deux roues inférieures prennent appui sur une surface de guidage inférieure du profil et assurent que le chariot reste dans la bonne position par rapport au profil. Elles agissent comme moyens de guidage. Il est bien clair qu'il est possible de prévoir un nombre de roues différents. D'autres dispositifs pourraient également être utilisés pour permettre le déplacement du chariot le long du profil, par exemple un roulement à aiguilles ou un patin présentant un faible frottement avec le profil. De même, les roues inférieures 25 pourraient être remplacées par d'autres moyens équivalents tels qu'en particulier un patin.The curved area of the profile is extended by a rectilinear transition zone 19 which gradually rises towards the cable until it is completely contained in the profile. The carriage 13 comprises means for suspending an object or a person and is used to "hook" the object or person to move. In the case of a person, it can be sitting in a harness or in a seat for example. The carriage is formed in particular of a frame 24 supporting the displacement members 18. In the illustrated embodiment, the assembly comprises four upper wheels 18 and two lower wheels 25. The four upper wheels have the function of allowing the displacement of the trolley along the profile 12. The two lower wheels bear on a lower guide surface of the profile and ensure that the carriage remains in the correct position relative to the profile. They act as guide means. It is clear that it is possible to provide a number of different wheels. Other devices could also be used to allow the carriage to move along the profile, for example a needle bearing or a pad having a low friction with the profile. Similarly, the lower wheels 25 could be replaced by other equivalent means such as in particular a pad.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le chariot 13 comporte, en coopération avec le profil, des moyens de freinage 26. Ces moyens de freinage peuvent avantageusement fonctionner selon le principe du frein à courant de Foucault. A cet effet, le chariot comporte deux éléments métalliques tels que des ailettes 27 s'étendant vers l'extérieur du bâti. Une partie du profil, en particulier la zone de transition 19, comporte un aimant 28, qui peut être un aimant permanent ou un électro-aimant, pourvu de fentes 29 pour le passage des ailettes du chariot. Lorsque ce chariot, et plus particulièrement ses ailettes, arrive à proximité des aimants de la zone de transition, avec une certaine vitesse, le déplacement de ces ailettes entraîne une force qui s'oppose à ce déplacement. Il en résulte ainsi une diminution de la vitesse, ce qui permet à une personne de parcourir la zone courbe 16 à une vitesse suffisamment faible pour ne pas subir une accélération centrifuge trop importante. La diminution de la vitesse peut être choisie en particulier en réglant la longueur de la zone comportant des aimants et la distance entre les aimants et les ailettes.According to an advantageous embodiment, the carriage 13 comprises, in cooperation with the profile, braking means 26. These braking means can advantageously operate according to the principle of the eddy current brake. For this purpose, the carriage comprises two metal elements such as fins 27 extending outwardly of the frame. Part of the profile, in particular the transition zone 19, comprises a magnet 28, which may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, provided with slots 29 for the passage of the fins of the carriage. When this carriage, and more particularly its fins, arrives near the magnets of the transition zone, with a certain speed, the movement of these fins causes a force that opposes this movement. This results in a decrease in speed, which allows a person to travel through the curved zone 16 at a sufficiently low speed not to undergo excessive centrifugal acceleration. The reduction of the speed can be chosen in particular by adjusting the length of the area with magnets and the distance between the magnets and the fins.
Il est possible d'inverser les éléments des moyens de freinage 26, c'est- à-dire de placer un ou plusieurs aimants sur le bâti du chariot et de placer des ailettes métalliques sur le profil ou à proximité de celui-ci.It is possible to invert the elements of the braking means 26, that is to say to place one or more magnets on the frame of the carriage and to place metal fins on the profile or in the vicinity thereof.
Sous l'action de la force centrifuge, la personne ou l'objet se déplaçant le long de la zone courbe du profil sera inclinée vers l'extérieur de la courbe. Afin de ne pas faire subir de déformation au profil 12, celui-ci est d'une part incliné et d'autre part associé à un rail rigide 30 illustré en particulier par la figure 6. Ce rail rigide est solidaire du profil dans la zone courbe ou au moins dans une partie de celle-ci et est fixé au portique 20 par les éléments de suspension 23.Under the action of the centrifugal force, the person or object moving along the curved area of the profile will be inclined outwardly of the curve. In order not to deform the profile 12, it is on the one hand inclined and on the other hand associated with a rigid rail 30 illustrated in particular in FIG. 6. This rigid rail is integral with the profile in the zone at least in a part thereof and is fixed to the gantry 20 by the suspension elements 23.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le profil 12 est formé de tronçons qui peuvent être assemblés bout à bout lors de leur mise en place. A cet effet, les extrémités des tronçons peuvent comporter un évidement 31 dans lequel se fixe un goujon de raccord (non représenté). Ce goujon permet d'assurer un alignement des tronçons et par conséquent, un passage sans heurt du chariot d'un tronçon à l'autre. La partie inférieure du profil peut également comporter une patte de fixation 31 à laquelle peut être fixée, par exemple par vissage, une plaque de fixation. Ceci permet de s'assurer que deux tronçons consécutifs du profil restent solidaires.According to an advantageous embodiment, the profile 12 is formed of sections that can be assembled end to end during their implementation. For this purpose, the ends of the sections may comprise a recess 31 in which is fixed a connecting pin (not shown). This stud ensures alignment of the sections and therefore a smooth passage of the carriage from one section to another. The lower part of the profile may also comprise a fixing lug 31 to which may be fixed, for example by screwing, a fixing plate. This ensures that two consecutive sections of the profile remain connected.
Dans les zones courbes comportant un rail 30, étant donné que ce rail est solidaire du profil 12, il est avantageux de prévoir que le rail comporte des œillets d'ouvertures dans lesquels passe le profil. De cette façon, le profil est fermé à intervalles réguliers, même dans la zone comportant le rail, ce qui assure une meilleure solidité de l'ensemble.In curved areas comprising a rail 30, since this rail is secured to the profile 12, it is advantageous to provide that the rail has openings eyelets in which the profile passes. In this way, the profile is closed at regular intervals, even in the area with the rail, which ensures greater strength of the whole.
Selon une variante, le chariot 13 peut comporter un élément dissipateur d'énergie (non représenté). Celui-ci peut par exemple être formé d'une pièce non aérodynamique placée sur le bâti 24. Cet élément a pour fonction de limiter la vitesse maximale que peut atteindre le chariot. Il est également possible de prévoir des aérofreins dont la commande peut être actionnée soit automatiquement lorsque la vitesse du chariot atteint un certain seuil, soit par l'utilisateur. D'autres types de frein, par exemple un frein d'urgence actionné automatiquement ou par l'utilisateur peuvent être prévus. Ces freins peuvent être montés sur la partie fixe c'est-à-dire le profil, le câble ou un pylône, ou sur la partie mobile, en particulier le chariot. Il est également possible de prévoir des moyens permettant de gérer plusieurs chariots utilisant simultanément la même installation. A cet effet, des moyens de freinage peuvent en particulier être embarqués dans le chariot. Ces moyens de freinage peuvent être actionnés en fonction du résultat de mesures de position des chariots. Ces mesures peuvent être réalisées par exemple au moyen d'un GPS, d'un détecteur de passage disposé sur un pylône ou le long du profil ou de toute autre manière similaire. Grâce à ces moyens, il est en particulier possible d'éviter que deux chariots soient trop proches l'un de l'autre, ce qui peut créer un risque de collision entre les utilisateurs.According to a variant, the carriage 13 may comprise an energy dissipating element (not shown). This may for example be formed of a non-aerodynamic part placed on the frame 24. This element has the function of limiting the maximum speed that can reach the carriage. It is also possible to provide airbrakes whose control can be actuated either automatically when the speed of the carriage reaches a certain threshold, or by the user. Other types of brake, for example an emergency brake actuated automatically or by the user can be provided. These brakes can be mounted on the fixed part that is to say the profile, the cable or a tower, or on the moving part, in particular the carriage. It is also possible to provide means for managing several trolleys using the same installation simultaneously. For this purpose, braking means may in particular be embedded in the carriage. These braking means can be actuated according to the result of position measurements of the carriages. These measurements can be made for example by means of a GPS, a passage detector disposed on a pylon or along the profile or in any other similar manner. Thanks to these means, it is particularly possible to prevent two carriages are too close to each other, which can create a risk of collision between users.
L'invention a été décrite ci-dessus sous la forme d'un exemple comportant deux câbles 11 , c'est-à-dire deux zones rectilignes reliées entre elles par une zone courbe 16. Il est clair qu'il est possible de réaliser un parcours comprenant un nombre de zones rectilignes et courbes bien plus grand. Les positions des points d'ancrage peuvent être choisis en fonction de la configuration du terrain dans lequel ils sont installés. De ce fait, il est possible d'utiliser pratiquement n'importe quel terrain.The invention has been described above in the form of an example comprising two cables 11, that is to say two rectilinear zones interconnected by a curved zone 16. It is clear that it is possible to achieve a course comprising a number of rectilinear zones and much larger curves. The positions of the anchor points can be chosen according to the configuration of the terrain in which they are installed. As a result, it is possible to use almost any terrain.
L'équipement d'un terrain avec le dispositif de l'invention ne nécessite que peu d'infrastructure. En effet, seules des zones d'ancrage doivent être mis en place de façon permanente. Les pylônes 15 peuvent être réalisés sous forme de structure relativement légère et amovible. Les câbles et les portiques sont également amovibles.The equipment of a field with the device of the invention requires only a little infrastructure. Indeed, only anchor zones must be permanently installed. The pylons 15 can be made in the form of a relatively light and removable structure. Cables and gantries are also removable.
Selon une variante, il est possible de prévoir un support intermédiaire dans une zone rectiligne. Pour ceci, le profil 12 est découpé localement pour laisser passer une élingue 23 de manière similaire à ce qui est réalisé dans une zone courbe. Cette ouverture n'interfère pas avec le passage du chariot et peut être faite en un point quelconque du parcours. Ceci a l'avantage de permettre de soutenir le câble par places, tout en évitant une flèche trop importante ou une tension de câble très grande. De cette manière, il est possible de s'assurer que la pente du câble soit toujours dans le même sens, quel que soit l'endroit où est placé le chariot. Ceci évite en particulier de prévoir un moteur sur le chariot, de façon à le faire remonter une pente en cas d'arrêt d'urgence. L'obligation d'avoir un moteur ajouté au chariot alourdi celui- ci, ce qui accentue d'autant plus le phénomène d'inversion locale de la pente.According to a variant, it is possible to provide an intermediate support in a rectilinear zone. For this, the profile 12 is cut locally to pass a sling 23 similarly to what is done in a curved area. This opening does not interfere with the passage of the carriage and can be made at any point of the course. This has the advantage of allowing the cable to be supported in places, while avoiding an excessive sag or a very large cable tension. In this way, it is possible to ensure that the slope of the cable is always in the same direction, regardless of where the cart is placed. This avoids in particular to provide an engine on the carriage, so as to raise a slope in case of emergency stop. The obligation to have an engine added to the truck weighed it, which accentuates even more the phenomenon of local inversion of the slope.
Les zones courbes ou en virage peuvent former toutes sortes de parcours, en particulier des arcs de cercle, des virages en forme de S ou même un ou plusieurs tours complets de cercles ou de spirales.Curved or cornering areas can form all kinds of courses, especially circle arcs, S-shaped turns, or even one or more complete turns of circles or spirals.
La présente invention permet donc de réaliser des tyroliennes ayant une longueur de câble particulièrement grande et formant un parcours constitué de zones rectilignes et de zones courbes sans structure rigide. Ceci permet également de s'adapter à pratiquement n'importe quel terrain et de l'équiper sans péjorer son aspect esthétique. The present invention therefore makes it possible to produce zip lines having a particularly long cable length and forming a path consisting of rectilinear zones and curved zones without a rigid structure. This also makes it possible to adapt to almost any terrain and equip it without compromising its aesthetic appearance.

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1. Dispositif de suspension et de déplacement d'un objet ou d'une personne, ce dispositif comportant au moins deux câbles (1 1 ) non alignés, un profil (12) porté par les câbles et un chariot (13) mobile le long de ce profil, caractérisé en ce que le profil (12) relie lesdits câbles entre eux, en ce que le profil (12) placé entre deux câbles (11 ) non alignés définit une zone courbe (16), en ce que le profil (12) comporte au moins une zone rectiligne dans laquelle le câble est contenu dans le profil, et en ce que le câble est situé hors du profil dans la zone courbe (16) et à proximité de cette zone courbe.1. Device for suspending and moving an object or a person, this device comprising at least two cables (1 1) not aligned, a profile (12) carried by the cables and a carriage (13) movable along of this profile, characterized in that the profile (12) connects said cables to each other, in that the profile (12) placed between two non-aligned cables (11) defines a curved area (16), in that the profile ( 12) comprises at least one rectilinear zone in which the cable is contained in the profile, and in that the cable is located outside the profile in the curved zone (16) and close to this curved zone.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que le profil comporte au moins une surface d'appui supérieure (17) agencé pour porter ledit chariot (13).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the profile comprises at least one upper bearing surface (17) arranged to carry said carriage (13).
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que le profil (12) comporte en outre au moins une surface de guidage inférieure.3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the profile (12) further comprises at least one lower guide surface.
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que le chariot (13) est toujours en appui sur le profil (12), dans la zone dans laquelle le câble (11 ) est contenu dans le profil et dans la zone dans laquelle le câble est situé hors du profil.4. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the carriage (13) is always supported on the profile (12), in the area in which the cable (11) is contained in the profile and in the area in which the cable is located off the profile.
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que la partie du profil (12) qui relie deux câbles (11 ) non alignés est suspendue à un portique (20).5. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the portion of the profile (12) which connects two cables (11) not aligned is suspended from a gantry (20).
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que le portique (20) est soutenu par les câbles (1 1 ).6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the gantry (20) is supported by the cables (1 1).
7. Dispositif selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisée en ce que le portique (20) est fixé de façon rigide à l'un des câbles (11 ) et de façon non rigide à l'autre câble (1 1 ). 7. Device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the gantry (20) is fixed rigidly to one of the cables (11) and non-rigid manner to the other cable (1 1).
8. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce qu'il comporte une pluralité de câbles (11 ), chaque câble étant relié au suivant par un profil (12), de manière à former un circuit ininterrompu depuis le premier câble jusqu'au dernier câble.8. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of cables (11), each cable being connected to the following by a profile (12), so as to form an uninterrupted circuit from the first cable to last cable.
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que le chariot comporte un bâti (24) muni d'au moins deux organes de déplacement (18) agencés pour permettre le déplacement du chariot (13) le long du profil (12).9. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the carriage comprises a frame (24) provided with at least two displacement members (18) arranged to allow movement of the carriage (13) along the profile (12).
10. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de freinage (26). 10. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises braking means (26).
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