EP1564133B1 - System for stowing and releasing a liferaft - Google Patents

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EP1564133B1
EP1564133B1 EP05300082A EP05300082A EP1564133B1 EP 1564133 B1 EP1564133 B1 EP 1564133B1 EP 05300082 A EP05300082 A EP 05300082A EP 05300082 A EP05300082 A EP 05300082A EP 1564133 B1 EP1564133 B1 EP 1564133B1
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  • the present invention relates to a system for storing and releasing a life raft for a ship and a vessel comprising said system.
  • Lifeboats are relatively large boats intended for major ships such as ships, ferries ... They are generally positioned on cradles, and davits installed nearby are used to launch them.
  • life rafts usually of the inflatable type, are fixed on a carling or on an inclined cradle serving as a ramp. The launching of the rafts is then done by gravity following a manual release or by a hydrostatic release.
  • US Patent 4,709,650 to Ingle describes a life raft in the form of a habitable sphere that rests on an inclined fixed cradle.
  • the system includes initial raft restraint means and a drop ramp that pivots from a vertical storage position to an inclined position allowing the raft to be released by gravity.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to obtain a mechanically simple and reliable system integrating into the structures of the ship in an aesthetic manner.
  • the subject of the invention is a system for storing and releasing at least one life raft of a vessel
  • a caisson having a lateral opening equipped with at least one rocking wall, around a first hinge substantially horizontal and positioned on its lower edge, relative to the box between a closed position of the box and an open position of the box and raft drop and, in the box, a cradle adapted to receive at least one raft of rescue, characterized in that the cradle is pivotally mounted around a second hinge substantially horizontal, relative to the box between a storage position of the raft and a release position, the cradle and the wall defining an inclined guide ramp of the raft under the sole action of gravity, when in the position of release.
  • the invention also relates to a ship with bulwarks and a storage and release system, characterized in that the pivoting wall of the box is included in the flags of the ship.
  • a ship comprises in its superstructures systems for storing and releasing life rafts according to the invention.
  • the invention comprises a box 1 which is generally part of the structure of the ship or which is integral.
  • the casing 1 comprises a frame 2 fixed relative to the rest of the ship's structure.
  • the frame has a vertical wall 2A facing the vessel and a bottom 2B.
  • the wall 2A is preferably equipped with an access system, not shown, for the crew members.
  • a lateral release opening 2C of the raft is delimited by the caisson 1.
  • This opening 2C is turned towards the outside of the ship.
  • a second wall 3 facing the outside of the ship is provided to close the opening 2C.
  • This wall 3 is movable and tilts with respect to the casing 1 horizontally around a hinge 4, positioned on the lower edge thereof.
  • This hinge 4 allows a rotation of the wall 3 of up to 180 degrees towards the outside of the ship, between a raised position of closure illustrated in Figure 2 and a lowered position of release, illustrated in Figure 3.
  • the movable wall 3 is advantageously integrated into the bulwarks of the ship, as illustrated in FIG.
  • a conventional locking device 5 holds the wall 3 in place.
  • This box 1 is installed a cradle 6 for supporting and holding a life raft 7.
  • This raft 7 is in the conventional form of a cylinder which opens in contact with the water in two halves for release an inflatable canoe.
  • the cradle 6 is equipped with wedges 7A adapted to maintain the raft 7 on the cradle.
  • the cradle 6 is pivotally mounted relative to the casing 1 around a hinge 8 with a horizontal axis.
  • This hinge is fixed on the casing 1 and is close to the hinge 4 of the pivoting wall 3.
  • the hinge 8 allows a rotation of the cradle between a lowered storage position shown in Figure 2 and a raised position of the raft release shown in Figure 3.
  • the hinge is suitable for allowing angular deflection greater than 20 degrees which is the standard of the ship's heel to be taken into account for the operation of the rescue systems. In practice, this rotation is preferably greater than 45 degrees.
  • the cradle 6 rests in its storage position parallel to the bottom 2B of the box, held on the one hand by the hinge 8 and on the other by a pneumatic cylinder system 9 installed between the cradle and the bottom of the box.
  • This jack system 9 is itself connected to a system 11 for generating gas such as a nitrogen accumulator, via a trigger lock connected to a hydrostatic system 12 well known to the human being. job.
  • the system When the life raft does not need to be used, the system is in the position shown in Figure 2.
  • the movable wall 3 closes the box. It is held in place by the locking device 5.
  • the cradle 6 is in a substantially horizontal position, the raft 7 being held on it by its own weight by means of the wedges 7A, possibly supplemented by a non removable strapping. represent.
  • the locking system 5 releases the movable wall 3.
  • the jack system 9 then pushes the cradle 6 so that it pivots around its hinge 8.
  • the tilting of the movable wall 3 after unlocking is caused by the raft 7 which, during the rotation of the cradle 6, pushes the wall 3 until it tilts.
  • the cradle 6 extended by the wall 3 thus create a drop ramp for the raft as illustrated in FIG.
  • the possible webbing that held the raft 7 has been removed, it leaves, by simple gravity, its cradle 6 and slides and / or rolls on the ramp falling towards the sea.
  • the system according to the invention being mechanically very simple thus guarantees a high reliability of its operation.
  • the hinge 4 and the hinge 8 are positioned on the same horizontal axis. But it is also possible to position the hinge 8 integrally with the cradle 6.
  • a jack system 15 is installed between the cradle 6 and the movable wall 3. Furthermore, the movable wall 3 has a stop 16 on its lower edge.
  • the rocking wall 3 rotates about 135 degrees towards the outside of the ship so that the stop 16 comes into contact with the cradle 6.
  • the wall 3 is thus substantially aligned with the cradle 6 .
  • the jack system 15 has a dual function in this movement. At first, it participates in the rotation of the wall 3 until the latter, having exceeded the vertical, is driven by its own weight. In a second step, at the end of the movement, it damps the rotation of the wall 3 and contributes to making the cradle 6 and the wall 3 integral.
  • the cradle 6 is equipped with a mechanical device 13 of the abutment type or cylinder, able to bear and push the wall 3 to cause its tilting during the rotation of the cradle. Compared to the initial embodiment, this has the advantage of not creating stress on the liferaft 7.
  • the thrust cylinder 9 is fed by the gas accumulator 11 under pressure. This gas is then released when necessary, by the percussion of the latch which, at rest, is held in place by the hydrostatic system 12.
  • the movable wall 3 switches, after unlocking, under the action of its own weight around the axis of the hinge 4 to reach its lowered drop position when the configuration of the ship and in particular that of the bulwark and when the center of gravity of the whole allow it.
  • the bulwarks being often in the ships of the areas not or little used, the installation of systems according to the invention in the bulwarks makes it possible to optimize the use of the spaces of the ship.
  • the movable wall 3 is designed to integrate with the bulwarks, it allows to hide the rafts and protect the system from the weather, increasing its reliability.

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The system has a cradle (6) tilting between a life raft (7) storing position and release position, with respect to a case. The case has a lateral opening with a movable wall (3) integrated to a bulwark and tilting between a case`s closed position and a case`s open and life raft release position. The cradle and wall define an inclined ramp for guiding the raft under action of gravity, when the cradle and wall are in the release position. An independent claim is also included for a ship comprising a bulwark and a life raft storing and releasing system.

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La présente invention concerne un système de stockage et de largage d'un radeau de sauvetage pour navire et un navire comportant ledit système.The present invention relates to a system for storing and releasing a life raft for a ship and a vessel comprising said system.

Les navires modernes possèdent tous des systèmes de sauvetage sous la forme d'embarcations de sauvetage et sous la forme de radeaux gonflables.Modern ships all have rescue systems in the form of lifeboats and inflatable rafts.

Suivant les types de navires et la réglementation applicable, le largage des embarcations de sauvetage ou des radeaux gonflables sera effectué en chute libre ou via des bossoirs.Depending on the type of vessel and the applicable regulations, the release of lifeboats or inflatable rafts will be made in freefall or via davits.

Les embarcations de sauvetage sont de relativement grandes embarcations destinées à des navires importants comme les paquebots, ferrys... Elles sont généralement positionnées sur des berceaux, et des bossoirs installés à proximité servent à les mettre à l'eau.Lifeboats are relatively large boats intended for major ships such as ships, ferries ... They are generally positioned on cradles, and davits installed nearby are used to launch them.

Généralement, les radeaux de sauvetage, le plus souvent du type gonflable, sont fixés sur un carlingage ou sur un berceau incliné servant de rampe. Le lancement des radeaux se fait alors par gravité suite à un déclenchement manuel ou par un largage hydrostatique.Generally, life rafts, usually of the inflatable type, are fixed on a carling or on an inclined cradle serving as a ramp. The launching of the rafts is then done by gravity following a manual release or by a hydrostatic release.

Du fait de leur utilisation en cas de danger, ces systèmes de largage doivent être simples d'utilisation et extrêmement fiables, quelque soit l'environnement. A titre d'exemple, les réglementations prévoient qu'ils doivent fonctionner même si le navire gîte de 20°.Because of their use in case of danger, these release systems must be simple to use and extremely reliable, whatever the environment. For example, the regulations provide that they must operate even if the vessel sleeps 20 °.

Pour répondre à ces contraintes, différents systèmes ont été développés. Ainsi, le brevet US 4,709,650 de Ingle décrit un radeau de sauvetage sous forme d'une sphère habitable qui repose sur un berceau fixe incliné. Le système comprend des moyens de retenue initiale du radeau et une rampe de chute qui pivote d'une position verticale de stockage vers une position inclinée permettant au radeau d'être largué par gravité.To meet these constraints, different systems have been developed. Thus, US Patent 4,709,650 to Ingle describes a life raft in the form of a habitable sphere that rests on an inclined fixed cradle. The system includes initial raft restraint means and a drop ramp that pivots from a vertical storage position to an inclined position allowing the raft to be released by gravity.

Un autre système fonctionnant par gravité est celui décrit dans le brevet US 3,593,355 de R.E. Husband dans lequel une rampe de chute se déplie à partir d'une position verticale en accompagnement d'une rotation d'un berceau contenant le radeau.Another system operating by gravity is that described in US Pat. No. 3,593,355 to R. E. Husband in which a fall ramp unfolds from a vertical position in conjunction with a rotation of a cradle containing the raft.

Ces systèmes ont l'inconvénient d'être relativement complexes mécaniquement et donc de présenter un risque de dysfonctionnement et de mal s'intégrer dans les structures du navire ce qui occasionne des pertes de place importantes ainsi que des problèmes d'esthétique selon les types de navire.These systems have the disadvantage of being relatively complex mechanically and therefore of presenting a risk of malfunction and harm. integrate into the structures of the ship which causes significant loss of space and aesthetic problems depending on the types of ship.

Le but de l'invention est donc d'obtenir un système mécaniquement simple et fiable s'intégrant dans les structures du navire de manière esthétique.The object of the invention is therefore to obtain a mechanically simple and reliable system integrating into the structures of the ship in an aesthetic manner.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un système de stockage et de largage d'au moins un radeau de sauvetage d'un navire comportant un caisson présentant une ouverture latérale équipée d'au moins une paroi basculant, autour d'une première charnière sensiblement horizontale et positionnée sur son bord inférieur, par rapport au caisson entre une position de fermeture du caisson et une position d'ouverture du caisson et de largage du radeau et, dans le caisson, un berceau apte à recevoir au moins un radeau de sauvetage, caractérisé en ce que le berceau est monté basculant, autour d'une seconde charnière sensiblement horizontale, par rapport au caisson entre une position de stockage du radeau et une position de largage, le berceau et la paroi délimitant une rampe inclinée de guidage du radeau sous la seule action de la gravité, lorsqu'ils sont en position de largage.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a system for storing and releasing at least one life raft of a vessel comprising a caisson having a lateral opening equipped with at least one rocking wall, around a first hinge substantially horizontal and positioned on its lower edge, relative to the box between a closed position of the box and an open position of the box and raft drop and, in the box, a cradle adapted to receive at least one raft of rescue, characterized in that the cradle is pivotally mounted around a second hinge substantially horizontal, relative to the box between a storage position of the raft and a release position, the cradle and the wall defining an inclined guide ramp of the raft under the sole action of gravity, when in the position of release.

Suivant d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :

  • il comporte en outre un dispositif de déverrouillage de la paroi de sa position de fermeture.
  • il comporte en outre un dispositif de poussée de la paroi par le berceau de sa position de fermeture vers sa position de largage ;
  • il comporte des moyens de poussée de la paroi de sa position de fermeture vers une position intermédiaire sensiblement alignée avec le berceau, et des moyens de blocage solidarisant la paroi en position intermédiaire avec le berceau, tels que le basculement du berceau vers la position de largage entraîne le basculement de la paroi vers sa position de largage,
  • les moyens de poussée comportent au moins un système de vérin positionné entre le berceau et la paroi,
  • les moyens de blocage comportent au moins une butée positionnée sur le bord inférieur de la paroi,
  • la seconde charnière est solidaire du berceau,
  • les première et seconde charnières sont positionnées sur le même axe horizontal ;
  • il comporte en outre un système de vérin de poussée du berceau de sa position de stockage vers sa position de largage, lequel vérin est interposé entre le berceau et le caisson ;
  • il comporte en outre un accumulateur de gaz connecté au système de vérin ;
  • il comporte en outre un verrou de percussion de l'accumulateur de gaz, ledit verrou comportant un système hydrostatique de maintien ;
  • il comporte une cartouche pyrotechnique d'alimentation du vérin ;
  • il comporte en outre un verrou de percussion de la cartouche pyrotechnique, ledit verrou comportant un système hydrostatique de maintien ; et
  • le berceau comporte des cales latérales de maintien du radeau.
According to other features of the invention:
  • it further comprises a device for unlocking the wall from its closed position.
  • it further comprises a device for thrusting the wall by the cradle from its closed position to its release position;
  • it comprises means for thrusting the wall from its closed position to an intermediate position substantially aligned with the cradle, and locking means solidarizing the wall in the intermediate position with the cradle, such that the tilting of the cradle to the release position causes the wall to tilt towards its release position,
  • the thrust means comprise at least one jack system positioned between the cradle and the wall,
  • the locking means comprise at least one stop positioned on the lower edge of the wall,
  • the second hinge is secured to the cradle,
  • the first and second hinges are positioned on the same horizontal axis;
  • it further comprises a cradle push cylinder system from its storage position to its release position, which jack is interposed between the cradle and the box;
  • it further comprises a gas accumulator connected to the jack system;
  • it further comprises a percussion latch of the gas accumulator, said latch comprising a hydrostatic holding system;
  • it comprises a pyrotechnic cartridge for supplying the jack;
  • it further comprises a percussion latch of the pyrotechnic cartridge, said latch comprising a hydrostatic holding system; and
  • the cradle has lateral holds for holding the raft.

L'invention a également pour objet un navire comportant des pavois et un système de stockage et de largage, caractérisé en ce que la paroi pivotante du caisson est incluse dans les pavois du navire.The invention also relates to a ship with bulwarks and a storage and release system, characterized in that the pivoting wall of the box is included in the flags of the ship.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple, et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe d'un navire possédant des systèmes selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en élévation d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention dans sa position de stockage ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en élévation du même mode de réalisation de l'invention dans sa position de largage ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en élévation d'un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention dans sa position de stockage ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en élévation de cet autre mode de réalisation de l'invention dans une position intermédiaire ; et
  • la figure 6 est une vue en élévation de cet autre mode de réalisation de l'invention dans sa position de largage.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example, and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a sectional view of a ship having systems according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is an elevational view of an embodiment of the invention in its storage position;
  • Figure 3 is an elevational view of the same embodiment of the invention in its release position;
  • Figure 4 is an elevational view of another embodiment of the invention in its storage position;
  • Figure 5 is an elevational view of this further embodiment of the invention in an intermediate position; and
  • Figure 6 is an elevational view of this other embodiment of the invention in its release position.

Un navire, figure 1, comporte dans ses superstructures des systèmes de stockage et de largage de radeaux de sauvetage selon l'invention.A ship, FIG. 1, comprises in its superstructures systems for storing and releasing life rafts according to the invention.

En référence à la figure 2, l'invention comporte un caisson 1 qui fait en général partie de la structure du navire ou qui en est solidaire.Referring to Figure 2, the invention comprises a box 1 which is generally part of the structure of the ship or which is integral.

Le caisson 1 comporte un châssis 2 fixe par rapport au reste de la structure du navire. Le châssis comporte une paroi verticale 2A orientée vers l'intérieur du navire et un fond 2B. La paroi 2A est équipée de préférence d'un système d'accès, non représenté, pour les membres d'équipage.The casing 1 comprises a frame 2 fixed relative to the rest of the ship's structure. The frame has a vertical wall 2A facing the vessel and a bottom 2B. The wall 2A is preferably equipped with an access system, not shown, for the crew members.

Une ouverture latérale 2C de largage du radeau est délimitée par le caisson 1. Cette ouverture 2C est tournée vers l'extérieur du navire. Une deuxième paroi 3 orientée vers l'extérieur du navire est prévue pour obturer l'ouverture 2C. Cette paroi 3 est mobile et bascule par rapport au caisson 1 horizontalement autour d'une charnière 4, positionnée sur le bord inférieur de celle-ci. Cette charnière 4 permet une rotation de la paroi 3 d'au maximum 180 degrés vers l'extérieur du navire, entre une position relevée de fermeture illustrée sur la figure 2 et une position abaissée de largage, illustrée sur la figure 3.A lateral release opening 2C of the raft is delimited by the caisson 1. This opening 2C is turned towards the outside of the ship. A second wall 3 facing the outside of the ship is provided to close the opening 2C. This wall 3 is movable and tilts with respect to the casing 1 horizontally around a hinge 4, positioned on the lower edge thereof. This hinge 4 allows a rotation of the wall 3 of up to 180 degrees towards the outside of the ship, between a raised position of closure illustrated in Figure 2 and a lowered position of release, illustrated in Figure 3.

La paroi mobile 3 est avantageusement intégrée dans les pavois du navire, comme illustré sur la figure 1.The movable wall 3 is advantageously integrated into the bulwarks of the ship, as illustrated in FIG.

Un dispositif de verrouillage 5 classique, maintient la paroi 3 en place.A conventional locking device 5 holds the wall 3 in place.

Dans ce caisson 1, est installé un berceau 6 de support et de maintien d'un radeau de sauvetage 7. Ce radeau 7 se présente sous la forme classique d'un cylindre qui s'ouvre au contact de l'eau en deux moitiés pour libérer un canot gonflable.In this box 1 is installed a cradle 6 for supporting and holding a life raft 7. This raft 7 is in the conventional form of a cylinder which opens in contact with the water in two halves for release an inflatable canoe.

Le berceau 6 est équipé de cales 7A propres à maintenir le radeau 7 sur le berceau.The cradle 6 is equipped with wedges 7A adapted to maintain the raft 7 on the cradle.

Le berceau 6 est monté basculant par rapport au caisson 1 autour d'une charnière 8 à axe horizontal. Cette charnière est fixée sur le caisson 1 et se trouve à proximité de la charnière 4 de la paroi pivotante 3. La charnière 8 permet une rotation du berceau entre une position abaissée de stockage illustrée sur la figure 2 et une position relevée de largage du radeau illustrée sur la figure 3. La charnière est propre à autoriser un débattement angulaire supérieur à 20 degrés qui est la norme de gîte du navire à prendre en compte pour le fonctionnement des systèmes de sauvetage. Dans la pratique, cette rotation est de préférence supérieure à 45 degrés.The cradle 6 is pivotally mounted relative to the casing 1 around a hinge 8 with a horizontal axis. This hinge is fixed on the casing 1 and is close to the hinge 4 of the pivoting wall 3. The hinge 8 allows a rotation of the cradle between a lowered storage position shown in Figure 2 and a raised position of the raft release shown in Figure 3. The hinge is suitable for allowing angular deflection greater than 20 degrees which is the standard of the ship's heel to be taken into account for the operation of the rescue systems. In practice, this rotation is preferably greater than 45 degrees.

Le berceau 6 repose dans sa position de stockage parallèlement au fond 2B du caisson, maintenu d'une part par la charnière 8 et d'autre part par un système de vérin pneumatique 9 installé entre le berceau et le fond du caisson.The cradle 6 rests in its storage position parallel to the bottom 2B of the box, held on the one hand by the hinge 8 and on the other by a pneumatic cylinder system 9 installed between the cradle and the bottom of the box.

Ce système de vérin 9 est lui-même connecté à un système 11 de génération de gaz tel qu'un accumulateur d'azote, par l'intermédiaire d'un verrou de déclenchement connecté à un système hydrostatique 12 bien connu de l'homme du métier.This jack system 9 is itself connected to a system 11 for generating gas such as a nitrogen accumulator, via a trigger lock connected to a hydrostatic system 12 well known to the human being. job.

Le fonctionnement du système selon l'invention va maintenant être décrit en référence à la figure 2 sur laquelle le système est en position de stockage et à la figure 3 sur laquelle le système est en position de largage.The operation of the system according to the invention will now be described with reference to Figure 2 in which the system is in the storage position and in Figure 3 in which the system is in the release position.

Quand le radeau de sauvetage n'a pas besoin d'être utilisé, le système se trouve dans la position illustrée à la figure 2. La paroi mobile 3 ferme le caisson. Elle est maintenue en place par le dispositif de verrouillage 5. Le berceau 6 est dans une position sensiblement horizontale, le radeau 7 étant maintenu sur celui-ci par son propre poids par l'intermédiaire des cales 7A, éventuellement complétées par un sanglage amovible non représenté.When the life raft does not need to be used, the system is in the position shown in Figure 2. The movable wall 3 closes the box. It is held in place by the locking device 5. The cradle 6 is in a substantially horizontal position, the raft 7 being held on it by its own weight by means of the wedges 7A, possibly supplemented by a non removable strapping. represent.

Quand le radeau doit être mis à la mer, le système de verrouillage 5 libère la paroi mobile 3.When the raft is to be put to sea, the locking system 5 releases the movable wall 3.

Le système de vérin 9 pousse alors le berceau 6 afin qu'il pivote autour de sa charnière 8.The jack system 9 then pushes the cradle 6 so that it pivots around its hinge 8.

Le basculement de la paroi mobile 3 après son déverrouillage est provoqué par le radeau 7 qui, lors de la rotation du berceau 6, pousse la paroi 3 jusqu'à son basculement.The tilting of the movable wall 3 after unlocking is caused by the raft 7 which, during the rotation of the cradle 6, pushes the wall 3 until it tilts.

Le berceau 6 prolongé par la paroi 3 créent ainsi une rampe de chute pour le radeau comme illustré en figure 3.The cradle 6 extended by the wall 3 thus create a drop ramp for the raft as illustrated in FIG.

Le sanglage éventuel qui maintenait le radeau 7 ayant été retiré, celui-ci quitte, par simple gravité, son berceau 6 et glisse et/ou roule sur la rampe de chute en direction de la mer.The possible webbing that held the raft 7 has been removed, it leaves, by simple gravity, its cradle 6 and slides and / or rolls on the ramp falling towards the sea.

Le système selon l'invention étant mécaniquement très simple garantit ainsi une haute fiabilité de son fonctionnement.The system according to the invention being mechanically very simple thus guarantees a high reliability of its operation.

Selon une variante représentée en figure 4, 5 et 6, la charnière 4 et la charnière 8 sont positionnées sur le même axe horizontal. Mais il est aussi possible de positionner la charnière 8 solidairement avec le berceau 6.According to a variant shown in Figure 4, 5 and 6, the hinge 4 and the hinge 8 are positioned on the same horizontal axis. But it is also possible to position the hinge 8 integrally with the cradle 6.

Un système de vérin 15 est installé entre lé berceau 6 et la paroi mobile 3. Par ailleurs, la paroi mobile 3 possède une butée 16 sur son bord inférieur.A jack system 15 is installed between the cradle 6 and the movable wall 3. Furthermore, the movable wall 3 has a stop 16 on its lower edge.

Selon ce type de réalisation, la paroi basculante 3 effectue une rotation d'environ 135 degrés vers l'extérieur du navire de telle sorte que la butée 16 vienne en contact avec le berceau 6. La paroi 3 est ainsi sensiblement alignée avec le berceau 6.According to this type of embodiment, the rocking wall 3 rotates about 135 degrees towards the outside of the ship so that the stop 16 comes into contact with the cradle 6. The wall 3 is thus substantially aligned with the cradle 6 .

Le système de vérin 15 a une double fonction dans ce mouvement. Dans un premier temps, il participe à la rotation de la paroi 3 jusqu'à ce que celle-ci, ayant dépassé la verticale, soit entraînée par son propre poids. Dans un second temps, en fin de mouvement, il amortit la rotation de la paroi 3 et participe à rendre le berceau 6 et la paroi 3 solidaires.The jack system 15 has a dual function in this movement. At first, it participates in the rotation of the wall 3 until the latter, having exceeded the vertical, is driven by its own weight. In a second step, at the end of the movement, it damps the rotation of the wall 3 and contributes to making the cradle 6 and the wall 3 integral.

Le système étant alors dans la position représentée figure 5, le berceau 6 et la paroi mobile 3 forment un ensemble solidaire. Le système de vérin 9 pousse alors le berceau 6, ce qui entraîne la paroi 3, vers la position de largage, figure 6.The system then being in the position shown in FIG. 5, the cradle 6 and the movable wall 3 form an integral assembly. The jack system 9 then pushes the cradle 6, which causes the wall 3, towards the release position, FIG.

Dans une autre variante, le berceau 6 est équipé d'un dispositif mécanique 13 de type butée ou vérin, propre à prendre appui et à pousser la paroi 3 pour provoquer son basculement lors de la rotation du berceau. Par rapport au mode de réalisation initial, cela a l'avantage de ne pas créer de contrainte sur le radeau de sauvetage 7.In another variant, the cradle 6 is equipped with a mechanical device 13 of the abutment type or cylinder, able to bear and push the wall 3 to cause its tilting during the rotation of the cradle. Compared to the initial embodiment, this has the advantage of not creating stress on the liferaft 7.

Par ailleurs, pour garantir un fonctionnement en toute circonstance, le vérin de poussée 9 est alimenté par l'accumulateur de gaz 11 sous pression. Ce gaz est alors libéré lorsque nécessaire, par la percussion du verrou qui, au repos, est maintenu en place par le système hydrostatique 12.Furthermore, to guarantee operation in all circumstances, the thrust cylinder 9 is fed by the gas accumulator 11 under pressure. This gas is then released when necessary, by the percussion of the latch which, at rest, is held in place by the hydrostatic system 12.

Il est aussi possible de remplacer l'accumulateur de gaz par une charge pyrotechnique 11 dont la combustion génère un gaz pour alimenter le vérin.It is also possible to replace the gas accumulator with a pyrotechnic charge 11 whose combustion generates a gas to power the cylinder.

En variante, la paroi mobile 3 bascule, après déverrouillage, sous l'action de son propre poids autour de l'axe de la charnière 4 pour atteindre sa position abaissée de largage quand la configuration du navire et en particulier celle du pavois et quand le centre de gravité de l'ensemble le permettent.Alternatively, the movable wall 3 switches, after unlocking, under the action of its own weight around the axis of the hinge 4 to reach its lowered drop position when the configuration of the ship and in particular that of the bulwark and when the center of gravity of the whole allow it.

Les pavois étant souvent dans les navires des zones pas ou peu utilisées, l'installation de systèmes selon l'invention dans les pavois permet d'optimiser l'utilisation des espaces du navire. Et comme, la paroi mobile 3 est conçue pour s'intégrer aux pavois, cela permet de cacher les radeaux et de protéger le système des intempéries, augmentant ainsi sa fiabilité.The bulwarks being often in the ships of the areas not or little used, the installation of systems according to the invention in the bulwarks makes it possible to optimize the use of the spaces of the ship. And as, the movable wall 3 is designed to integrate with the bulwarks, it allows to hide the rafts and protect the system from the weather, increasing its reliability.

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  1. A stowage and launching system for stowing and for launching a life raft (7) of a ship, the stowage and launching system comprising a compartment (1) presenting a side opening equipped with at least one pivotally mounted wall (3) mounted to pivot relative to the compartment (1), about a first substantially horizontal hinge (4) that is positioned at the bottom edge of said wall, between a closed position in which the compartment (1) is closed and a launching open position in which the compartment (1) is open and in which the raft (7) can be launched; and, inside the compartment (1), a cradle (6) suitable for receiving at least one life raft (7) said stowage and launching system being characterized in that the cradle (6) is mounted to pivot relative to the compartment (1), about a second substantially horizontal hinge (8), between a stowage position in which the raft (7) is stowed and a launching position, the cradle (6) and the wall (3) defining a sloping guide chute for guiding the raft (7) solely under the action of gravity, when they are in the launching position.
  2. A stowage and launching system according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises an unlocking device (5) for unlocking the wall (3) from its closed position.
  3. A stowage and launching system according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises a device (13) for causing the wall (3) to be pushed by the cradle (6) from its closed position to its launching position.
  4. A stowage and launching system according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises thrust means (15) for pushing the wall (3) from its closed position to an intermediate position in which it is substantially in alignment with the cradle (6), and securing means (16) for securing the wall (3), in the intermediate position, to the cradle (6), such that the cradle (6) pivoting towards its launching position causes the wall (3) to pivot towards its launching position.
  5. A stowage and launching system according to claim 4, characterized in that the thrust means (15) comprise at least one actuator system positioned between the cradle (6) and the wall (3).
  6. A stowage and launching system according to claim 4 or claim 5, characterized in that the securing means (16) comprise at least one abutment positioned on the bottom edge of the wall (3).
  7. A stowage and launching system according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the second hinge (8) is secured to the cradle (6).
  8. A stowage and launching system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first and second hinges (4, 8) are positioned on a common horizontal axis.
  9. A stowage and launching system according to any preceding claim, characterized in that it further comprises an actuator system (9) for pushing the cradle (6) from its stowage position towards its launching position, which actuator system is interposed between the cradle (6) and the compartment (1).
  10. A stowage and launching system according to claim 9, characterized in that it further comprises a gas accumulator (11) connected to the actuator system (9).
  11. A stowage and launching system according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a latch for striking the gas accumulator (11), said latch having a hydrostatic holding system (12).
  12. A stowage and launching system according to claim 9, characterized in that it comprises a pyrotechnic cartridge (11) for feeding the actuator system (9).
  13. A stowage and launching system according to claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises a latch for striking the pyrotechnic cartridge (11), said latch having a hydrostatic holding system (12).
  14. A stowage and launching system according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the cradle (6) is provided with side chocks (7A) for holding the raft (7).
  15. A ship including bulwarks and a stowage and launching system according to any preceding claim, said ship being characterized in that the pivotally mounted wall (3) of the compartment is included in the bulwarks of the ship.
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