Netting Structure

Abstract

In various representative aspects, a netting structure is configured to serve as a safety net used on construction sites to catch debris or construction personnel from falling to the ground. The netting structure eliminates the need to use a metal cable along the perimeter of a beam to support the net that typically requires the net to be clipped to the cable in several locations along its perimeter. An assembly for guiding the ropes used to pull the netting structure in place and secure the netting structure to a building frame is also provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A netting structure comprising:
 a. a net further comprising an outer edge;   b. a primary border coupled to the outer edge of the net;   c. a secondary border extending from a first point on the primary border to a second point on the primary border wherein the secondary border forms an attachment point.   
     
     
         2 . The netting structure in  claim 1  further comprising a clip wherein the clip is coupled to the primary border and the secondary border of the netting structure. 
     
     
         3 . The netting structure in  claim 1  wherein the primary border is a rope. 
     
     
         4 . The netting structure in  claim 1  wherein the secondary border is a rope. 
     
     
         5 . The netting structure in  claim 1  further comprising a second secondary border extending from a third point on the primary border to a fourth point on the primary border wherein the secondary border forms a second attachment point. 
     
     
         6 . The netting structure in  claim 1  further comprising a resilient rod wherein:
 a. the resilient rod further comprises a first end and a second end; and 
 b. the first end of the resilient rod is coupled to a first side of the outer edge and the second end of the resilient rod is coupled to a second side opposite the first side of the outer edge. 
 
     
     
         7 . A netting structure comprising:
 a. a net further comprising an outer edge;   b. a primary border coupled to the outer edge of the net;   c. a first border line further comprising a first end and a second end wherein the first end is coupled to a first point on the primary border and the second end forms an attachment point;   d. a second border line further comprising a first end and a second end wherein the first end is coupled to a second point on the primary border and the second end forms an attachment point.   
     
     
         8 . The netting structure in  claim 7  further comprising a clip wherein the clip is coupled to the primary border and the first border line of the netting structure. 
     
     
         9 . The netting structure in  claim 7  further comprising a clip wherein the clip is coupled to the primary border and the second border line of the netting structure. 
     
     
         10 . The netting structure in  claim 7  wherein the primary border is a rope. 
     
     
         11 . The netting structure in  claim 7  wherein the first and second border lines are ropes. 
     
     
         12 . The netting structure in  claim 7  further comprising a third border line further comprising a first end and second end wherein the first end is coupled to a third point on the primary border and wherein the second end forms a third attachment point. 
     
     
         13 . The netting structure in  claim 7  further comprising a resilient rod wherein:
 a. the resilient rod further comprises a first end and a second end; and 
 b. the first end of the resilient rod is coupled to a first side of the outer edge and the second end of the resilient rod is coupled to a second side opposite the first side of the outer edge. 
 
     
     
         14 . A netting structure comprising:
 a. a net further comprising an outer edge;   b. a primary border coupled to the outer edge of the net;   c. a secondary border coupled to a portion of the outer edge of the net such that the secondary border surrounds the primary border such that the portion of the secondary border that is not coupled to the outer edge forms an attachment point.   
     
     
         15 . The netting structure in  claim 14  further comprising a clip wherein the clip is coupled to the primary border and the secondary border of the netting structure along the portion of the secondary border that is not coupled to the outer edge of the netting structure. 
     
     
         16 . The netting structure in  claim 14  wherein the primary border is a rope. 
     
     
         17 . The netting structure in  claim 14  wherein the secondary border is a rope. 
     
     
         18 . The netting structure in  claim 14  further comprising a resilient rod wherein:
 a. the resilient rod further comprises a first end and a second end; and 
 b. the first end of the resilient rod is coupled to a first side of the outer edge and the second end of the resilient rod is coupled to a second side opposite the first side of the outer edge. 
 
     
     
         19 . A guide for securing a netting structure to a building frame comprising:
 a. a rectangular ring; the rectangular ring further comprising four sides such that the four sides each further comprise an inner side and forming a hollow area within the four sides;   b. a first pair of rollers each further comprising a first and second end such that the first and second ends of the first pair of rollers are axially coupled parallel to each other to opposite inner sides of the rectangular ring.   
     
     
         20 . The guide of  claim 19  further comprising:
 a. a second pair of rollers each further comprising a first and second end such that the first and second ends of the second pair of rollers are axially coupled parallel to each other to opposite inner sides of the rectangular ring and perpendicular to the first pair of rollers such that the first and second pair of rollers are able to rotate freely around a central axis. 
 
     
     
         21 . The guide of  claim 19  further comprising:
 a. a guide ring further comprising a loop with a hollow central area wherein the guide ring is coupled to a vertical beam and the rectangular ring is coupled to the vertical beam such that the hollow central area of the guide ring and the hollow area within the four sides of the rectangular ring align vertically along the vertical beam along the same axis. 
 
     
     
         22 . The guide of  claim 19  further comprising:
 a. a pulley; and 
 b. a bracket coupled to a top edge of the rectangular ring such that the pulley is axially coupled to the bracket so that:
 i. the pulley is able to rotate freely around a central axis; and 
 ii. the pulley is positioned above one of the first or second pair of rollers. 
 
 
     
     
         23 . The guide of  claim 19  further comprising an adjustable member further comprising a first end such that the adjustable member is coupled the first end. 
     
     
         24 . The guide of  claim 19  further comprising a pivot adjustment such that the pivot adjustment is coupled to a second end of the adjustable member. 
     
     
         25 . The guide of  claim 22  further comprising a:
 a. second pulley and 
 b. a second bracket coupled to the top edge of the rectangular ring such that the second pulley is axially coupled to the bracket so that:
 i. the pulley is able to rotate freely around a central axis; and 
 ii. the pulley is positioned above a second of the first or second pair of rollers. 
 
 
     
     
         26 . The guide of  claim 20  further comprising:
 a. a guide ring further comprising a loop with a hollow central area wherein the guide ring is coupled to a vertical beam and the rectangular ring is coupled to the vertical beam such that the hollow central area of the guide ring and the hollow area within the four sides of the rectangular ring align vertically along the vertical beam along the same axis.