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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2006
Tony Mora, Julian, CA (US);
Sidney Medley, Menifee, CA (US);
Russell Tuckerman, Escondido, CA (US);
Roger Lopez, El Cajon, CA (US);
Tony Mora, Julian, CA (US);
Sidney Medley, Menifee, CA (US);
Russell Tuckerman, Escondido, CA (US);
Roger Lopez, El Cajon, CA (US);
Survival Systems International, Inc., Valley Center, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a lifeboat disengagement system for supporting and releasing a twin fall lifeboat, the system comprising a single lifeboat release assembly and a pair of hook assemblies for releasable engagement with a corresponding pair of lifting links. The lifeboat disengagement system includes an engaged configuration wherein the lifting links are secured by the hook assemblies, and a disengaged configuration wherein the lifeboat release assembly is employed to release the lifting links from the hook assemblies simultaneously. The lifeboat disengagement system provides positive locking under load including a load over center design such that a load of the lifeboat is in line with a center of hook rotation, thereby preventing the hook from opening inadvertently and eliminating the need for a hydrostatic device.