The invention relates to a method for affixing an end terminal to a solid carbon rod (1). The invention further relates to a splitting device applicable for carrying out the method according to the invention. The method is characterized in that it comprises at least the following steps: a) providing a solid carbon rod (1) cut to an appropriate length, b) splitting the carbon rod (1) into several smaller cable portions (3) along a predetermined split length (L1) in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the carbon rod (1), substantially without damaging the individual carbon fibres, where the cross-sectional size of the smaller cable portions (3) obtained through splitting is smaller than 5 mm.sup.2, preferably smaller than 2 mm.sup.2, more preferably smaller than 1 mm.sup.2. c) spacing apart the split cable portions (3) from each other in the radial direction of the cross section of the carbon rod (1), and forming—and, optionally, temporarily, fixing —a preferably conically shaped end portion (2) from the cable portions (3) thus obtained, d) affixing an end terminal (4, 5, 6) to the branched end portion. The device is characterized in that it comprises a centring clamp unit (9), a movable blade holder (7), and one or more blades (8) retained in the movable blade holder (7), where the movable blade holder (7) is situated opposite the centring clamp unit (9) and is configured such that it is slidable along the longitudinal axis of a carbon rod (1) retained in the centring clamp unit (9), and is rotatable about the axis of the retained carbon rod (1).

The invention relates to rope gripping member for a rope gripping device, the rope gripping member comprising an elongated rope gripping face for being pressed against an elongated side face of an end section of a rope, the elongated rope gripping face having a longitudinal direction and a front edge and a rear edge; wherein tensile stiffness of the rope gripping member in longitudinal direction of the gripping face increases non-linearly with accelerating rate from the front edge towards the rear edge of the gripping face. The invention also relates to a rope gripping device, a rope terminal arrangement and a hoisting apparatus implementing the rope gripping member.

A pulley mount is provided. The device includes a crossbar having a pair of support arms extending from a front side of the crossbar, wherein the pair of support arms are disposed at an angle such that a distance between a distal end of each support arm is less than a distance between a proximal end of each support arm. A pulley is rotatably affixed between the distal ends of each support arm. A brace support extends from a lower side of each of the pair of support arms, wherein a brace extends perpendicularly between the brace supports. In some embodiments, the brace support is telescopically adjustable in length. A recess is disposed within the crossbar. A plurality of teeth extends from each lateral side of the recess.

A pulley mount is provided. The device includes a crossbar having a pair of support arms extending from a front side of the crossbar, wherein the pair of support arms are disposed at an angle such that a distance between a distal end of each support arm is less than a distance between a proximal end of each support arm. A pulley is rotatably affixed between the distal ends of each support arm. A brace support extends from a lower side of each of the pair of support arms, wherein a brace extends perpendicularly between the brace supports. In some embodiments, the brace support is telescopically adjustable in length. A recess is disposed within the crossbar. A plurality of teeth extends from each lateral side of the recess.

A control bar stopper includes a stopper body having a sleeved line receiving slip groove that allows sleeved line slippage. The stopper body has an underlying control bar bumper. A brake body is provided having a sleeved line receiving stop groove that resists sleeved line slippage. The brake body is smaller than the stopper body and is positioned above and at a distance from the control bar bumper with the stop groove facing the slip groove. A pivotal link connects the stopper body and the brake body. In response to a control bar striking the control bar bumper, the slip groove allows the stopper body to slide along a sleeved line and as the stopper body slides along the sleeved line, the brake body pivots about the pivotal link into stop contact with the sleeved line with the stop groove resisting further slippage.

A control bar stopper includes a stopper body having a sleeved line receiving slip groove that allows sleeved line slippage. The stopper body has an underlying control bar bumper. A brake body is provided having a sleeved line receiving stop groove that resists sleeved line slippage. The brake body is smaller than the stopper body and is positioned above and at a distance from the control bar bumper with the stop groove facing the slip groove. A pivotal link connects the stopper body and the brake body. In response to a control bar striking the control bar bumper, the slip groove allows the stopper body to slide along a sleeved line and as the stopper body slides along the sleeved line, the brake body pivots about the pivotal link into stop contact with the sleeved line with the stop groove resisting further slippage.

A suspension device for hanging chairs and hammocks, the suspension device including a basic body and the basic body having defined therein apertures arranged for receiving and guiding a suspension rope. The basic body including at least two halves which are configured pivotably in respect of one another about a common connection axis, the connection axis forming a lower part of the suspension device and simultaneously a support for a holding loop of a hanging chair or a hammock, and the apertures for a length-adjustable arrangement of the suspension rope run in an upper part of the suspension device formed from both halves of the basic body.

A suspension device for hanging chairs and hammocks, the suspension device including a basic body and the basic body having defined therein apertures arranged for receiving and guiding a suspension rope. The basic body including at least two halves which are configured pivotably in respect of one another about a common connection axis, the connection axis forming a lower part of the suspension device and simultaneously a support for a holding loop of a hanging chair or a hammock, and the apertures for a length-adjustable arrangement of the suspension rope run in an upper part of the suspension device formed from both halves of the basic body.

A wind hang off assembly and associated method secures an associated cable to an associated structure. The assembly includes a multi-part housing that when assembled forms first and second openings having cross-sectional dimensions that receive the associated cable therethrough at opposite, first and second ends. The openings communicate with an internal cavity. A multi-part insert receives the cable therethrough, and has an outer conformation dimensioned for receipt in the housing cavity and resists movement relative to the housing. Helical rods have an axial dimension received over an associated portion of the associated cable that is received in the housing. The assembly further includes a mounting member that operatively mounts the housing to the associated structure.

A dual-sided ratchet strap apparatus has a strap cam configured on the ratchet base configured to lock a cam strap against a cam lock interface to secure the cam strap in position. The dual-sided ratchet strap apparatus has the cam strap extension, extending in a first direction from the ratchet buckle and a ratchet strap extension, extending in an opposing direction from the ratchet buckle. The ratchet buckle is actuated by the ratchet handle that can be rotated about the ratchet shaft. The strap cam is self-locking wherein tension from the extended end of the strap cam pulls the cam surface into engagement with the cam lock interface. The cam strap can however be pulled out of the cam interface toward the ratchet buckle to enable quick and easy positioning of the ratchet. The cam handle may be configured to rotate in a ratchet base aperture.