GB2237778A - Rescue apparatus - Google Patents
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- GB2237778A GB2237778A GB9013551A GB9013551A GB2237778A GB 2237778 A GB2237778 A GB 2237778A GB 9013551 A GB9013551 A GB 9013551A GB 9013551 A GB9013551 A GB 9013551A GB 2237778 A GB2237778 A GB 2237778A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
- B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
- B63C9/06—Floatable closed containers with accommodation for one or more persons inside
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Abstract
Rescue apparatus for a ship or other water-borne vehicle comprising a buoyant vessel for housing personnel or articles to be rescued and anchorage means for releasably securing the vessel to the vehicle said anchorage moans being arranged to release the vessel when the buoyant thrust thereon exceeds a preset limit. <IMAGE>
Description
RESCUE APPARATUS
This invention relates to rescue apparatus and in particular, but not exclusively, to such apparatus for water-borne vehicles.
According to one aspect of this invention, there is provided rescue apparatus for a ship or other water-borne vehicle comprising a buoyant vessel for housing personnel or articles to be rescued and anchorage means for releasably securing the vessel to the vehicle, said anchorage means being arranged to release the vessel when the buoyant thrust thereon exceeds a preset limit. Thus if the vehicle should start to sink, the rescue vessel will be released automatically when it is sufficiently immersed in the water.
The vessel preferably comprises an enclosed rescue capsule or pod having a sealable door.
The anchorage means may comprise pins or similar projections which engage corresponding bores or recesses but which are disengageable to allow release of the vessel.
Alternatively, the anchorage means may comprise a frangible tie element such as a tie bolt or strap.
The vessel preferably includes ballast in its lower portion for stability and external floatation tanks.
The vessel preferably includes external means such as hooks for enabling the vessel to be towed, lifted or interconnected with like vessels.
The vessel may include a beacon, e.g. a radar, light and/or sound emissing force to allow the vessel to be located.
whilst the invention has been described above it is to be understood that it includes any inventive combination of features set out above or in the following description.
The invention may be performed in various ways and a non-limiting example will now be described with reference to the attached drawings.
The B.F.W.P is designed to fit onto the deck of any vessel on pins, 4 to 6 pins per unit depending on size, these drop into holes on deck.
The floatation bags are filled with compressed air in pockets and sealed.
If the vessel sinks the B.F.W.P will float to the surface because it is only held in position by the pins in the deck.
The life pod is like a watertight drum and it is weighted at the bottom to keep it up one way, the weight is fitted low under the air pockets, the door is airtight.
The B.F.W.P can be lowered into the water like an ordinary lifeboat by the rings at the top. It could also be lifted from the sea by helicopter. Depending on the size of the unit a 15ft unit can hold 30+ persons. It would be fitted with S.O.S beacon plus many other extras.
Claims (9)
1. Rescue apparatus for a ship or other water-borne vehicle comprising a buoyant vessel for housing personnel or articles to be rescued and anchorage means for releasably securing the vessel to the vehicle, said anchorage means being arranged to release the vessel when the buoyant thrust thereon exceeds a preset limit.
2. Rescue apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein said vessel comprises an enclosed rescue capsule or pod having a sealable door through which personnel or articles may be admitted.
3. Rescue apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein said anchorage means comprises pins or similar projections which engage corresponding bores or recesses but disengage when the buoyant thrust on the vessel is substantially greater than its mass.
4. Rescue apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein said anchorage means comprises a frangible connector element.
5. Rescue apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the vessel is of generally tubular form and includes ballast in a lower portion thereof.
6. Rescue apparatus according to any preceding claim, including external floatation tanks.
7. Rescue apparatus according to any preceding claim, including external means such as hooks for enabling the vessel to be towed, lifted or interconnected with like vessels.
8. Rescue apparatus according to any preceding claim, including a beacon means operable to emit a signal to allow the vessel to be located.
9. Rescue apparatus substantially as hereinbefore described, with reference to and as illustrated in, any of the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB909006649A GB9006649D0 (en) | 1990-03-24 | 1990-03-24 | Life pod |
Publications (3)
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| GB9013551D0 GB9013551D0 (en) | 1990-08-08 |
| GB2237778A true GB2237778A (en) | 1991-05-15 |
| GB2237778B GB2237778B (en) | 1994-11-23 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB909006649A Pending GB9006649D0 (en) | 1990-03-24 | 1990-03-24 | Life pod |
| GB9013551A Expired - Fee Related GB2237778B (en) | 1990-03-24 | 1990-06-18 | Rescue apparatus |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB909006649A Pending GB9006649D0 (en) | 1990-03-24 | 1990-03-24 | Life pod |
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| GB (2) | GB9006649D0 (en) |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2148205A (en) * | 1983-10-24 | 1985-05-30 | Goodrich Co B F | Method and apparatus for releasing a submerged life raft |
| EP0198805A1 (en) * | 1985-03-18 | 1986-10-22 | Hermansson, Mats | A securing arrangement so executed as to be tripped on actuation |
| GB2211794A (en) * | 1987-10-30 | 1989-07-12 | Clifford & Snell Ltd | Float-free arrangement for marine radio distress beacons |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US4365579A (en) * | 1978-07-10 | 1982-12-28 | Perez Jr Lorenzo | Survival capsule module and methods of constructing and utilizing |
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- 1990-03-24 GB GB909006649A patent/GB9006649D0/en active Pending
- 1990-06-18 GB GB9013551A patent/GB2237778B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2148205A (en) * | 1983-10-24 | 1985-05-30 | Goodrich Co B F | Method and apparatus for releasing a submerged life raft |
| EP0198805A1 (en) * | 1985-03-18 | 1986-10-22 | Hermansson, Mats | A securing arrangement so executed as to be tripped on actuation |
| GB2211794A (en) * | 1987-10-30 | 1989-07-12 | Clifford & Snell Ltd | Float-free arrangement for marine radio distress beacons |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB9013551D0 (en) | 1990-08-08 |
| GB9006649D0 (en) | 1990-05-23 |
| GB2237778B (en) | 1994-11-23 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19950618 |