Abstract: An emergency escape system includes an escape apparatus and a door. The escape apparatus is connected to the door. The escape apparatus includes a cord and a release mechanism. The release mechanism is configured to provide a controlled lowering of a person being lowered on the cord.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 10, 2003
Publication date:
March 11, 2004
Applicant:
Reshafim (metal doors) Ltd (50%) and Yoav Barzilai (50%)
Abstract: An emergency escape system includes an escape apparatus and a hollow door. A majority of the escape apparatus is storable within an internal volume of the door. A part of the door is removable in order to access the escape apparatus. The escape apparatus includes a cord and a release mechanism. The release mechanism is configured to provide a controlled lowering of a person being lowered on the cord.