Survival Systems International, Inc.

Anthony Mora

Roger Lopez

Sidney Medley

Russell Tuckerman

Pedro J Rangel

A suspension system for a lifeboat comprises a pair of hook assemblies adapted for connection at spaced locations to a lifeboat and for coupling respectively to a pair of suspension cables, each hook assembly comprising a hook member pivoted for movement about a pivotal axis between a closed setting where the line of action of a load on the hook member when in use passes substantially through the pivotal axis thereof and an open setting where an associated suspension cable is released from the hook member, each hook assembly further comprising an internal safety system that prevents the hook member from opening inadvertently; and a control mechanism for the pair of hook assemblies.

Lifeboat suspension system

A suspension system for a lifeboat comprises a pair of hook assemblies each adapted for connection at spaced locations to a lifeboat and for coupling to the lifting links of a pair of suspension cables. Each hook assembly has a hook member pivoted for movement between a closed setting and an open setting and is of a load over center design. A single control mechanism is provided for both hook assemblies and is connected thereto by way of a pair of flexible cables. A primary release mechanism is arranged to pull the cables and so move the hook members to their open settings when the lifeboat is floating. Under emergency conditions when the hook assemblies are heavily loaded, an emergency release mechanism is arranged to move the hook members to their open settings notwithstanding the relatively large load thereon.

Lifeboat suspension systems

A suspension system for a lifeboat comprises a pair of hook assemblies () each adapted for connection at spaced locations to a lifeboat and for coupling to the lifting links () of a pair of suspension cables. Each hook assembly has a hook member () pivoted for movement between a closed setting (FIG.) and an open setting (FIG.) and is of a load over center design. A single control mechanism () is provided for both hook assemblies and is connected thereto by way of a pair of flexible cables (). A primary release mechanism () is arranged to pull the cables and so move the hook members to their open settings when the lifeboat is floating. Under emergency conditions when the hook assemblies are heavily loaded, an emergency release mechanism () is arranged to move the hook members () to their open settings notwithstanding the relatively large load thereon. The emergency release mechanism has a significantly greater mechanical advantage as compared to the primary release mechanism.

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Julian, CA, United States of America

Anthony Mora