Davit-launched life raft
US7069874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Life raft (1) launched by davit (7) and comprising for this purpose hanging means (4, 5) able to be held in a hook (6) suspended from the davit (7), this raft (1) being fitted out with equipment comprising at least one load (102) that is heavy or heavier than the others, which raft is characterized in that the heavy or heavier load (102) is attached to the aforesaid raft hanging means (4, 5), as a result of which, when the raft is hoisted by the davit, the heavy load or at least the heaviest load remains suspended from the raft hanging means without touching the raft, and the raft, being much better balanced, occupies a more horizontal position.
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