Modification of pelvic chair with brake support device for descent in personnel of the Colombian national army
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This research article arises from the project modified pelvic chair with brake support device for descent, this project is based on the experiences of contingencies presented in the first man when descending in the Air Assault tower of the National Army of Colombia, seeking to reduce the risk of accident of the user, implementing a braking device that consists in the adaptation of a carabiner located in a specific point (lateral part of the left or right leg) of the pelvic chair, being a fixed point with greater adaptability and anchorage security, allowing to continue with the tasks that are being performed, giving orientation and control to the rope, avoiding knots due to oscillation when releasing the brake rope.
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