Optimization of climbing devices mechanism

David Leňko
Table of content
• Protection devices
• Camming device
• Goals
• Process
• Results
Protection devices

Fixed protection device [1]

Temporary passive protection device Temporary active protection

[2] device [3]
Camming device
Parts of camming device:
• Cams
• Trigger
• Strings
• Axle
• Springs

Camming device with one axis [4] Camming device with two axes [5]
Goals
Find optimal point to attach string to cam in such a way
as to ensure smooth operation before it fits in rock.

Model of camming device

 B
A

Process
Points on cam model

Force progression in point A Force progression in point B

Results

Finding optimal point to attach string Model of cam

References
[1] [Fixed protection device]. Online. In: Outdooractive.com. Available at: www.outdooractive.com/en/knowledgepage/climbing-protection-
bolts-trad-climbing-gear-slings-quickdraws-and/55800475/.
[2] [Temporary passive protection device]. Online. In: Linkedin.com. Available at: www.linkedin.com/pulse/those-self-limiting-beliefs-hold-us-
back-agnes-delerue.
[3] [Temporary active protection device]. Online. In: Nextadventure.net. Available at: nextadventure.net/blogs/blog/gear-review-black-
diamond-camalot-c4-climbing-cam.
[4] [Camming device with two rotation axes]. Online. In: 4camping.cz. Available at: www.4camping.cz/p/friend-wild-country-friend-4/.
[5] [Camming device with one rotation axis]. Online. In: Gistgear.com. Available at: gistgear.com/sporting-goods/individual-sports/climbing-
active-protection.
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