Life raft automatic release device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic life raft releasing device, which relates to the field of ship auxiliary equipment, and comprises a raft frame, a life raft, a binding rope and a releaser, the two ends of the binding rope are respectively connected with the raft frame and bind the life raft on the raft frame, the releaser is connected with the binding rope, and the releaser is connected with the binding rope. The life raft automatic release device further comprises a telescopic push rod and a control system, one end of the telescopic push rod is connected with the raft frame, the other end of the telescopic push rod is connected with the life raft, the control system is connected with the releaser and the telescopic push rod, and the control system controls the releaser to cut off the binding rope and controls the telescopic push rod to stretch out. Therefore, the life raft is pushed to rotate and release relative to the raft frame. The automatic life raft release device can automatically release the life raft, and is high in release efficiency, convenient to use, easy to operate and high in applicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ship auxiliary equipment, in particular to an automatic releasing device for a life raft. Background Art

[0002] A life raft is a life-saving device that ships are equipped with for emergency escape. The life raft includes a raft hull and a raft body packed and stored in the raft hull. The raft hull is fixed to a special raft frame on the ship's side by a steel wire rope and a hydrostatic pressure releaser. When the life raft needs to be released, it is generally thrown into the water after manually unhooking the manual release hook on the hydrostatic pressure releaser; or the inclined structure of the raft frame is used to slide the life raft into the water along the inclined structure after unhooking the manual release hook. Then the raft body is separated from the raft hull and automatically inflated to form for people to ride. This method of releasing a life raft is inefficient and not convenient to use.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to develop an automatic life raft releasing device that can efficiently and conveniently assist in releasing the life raft. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings currently existing, the utility model provides a life raft automatic releasing device, which can automatically release the life raft, has high releasing efficiency, is convenient to use, is simple to operate, and has strong applicability.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the embodiment of the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] An automatic life raft releasing device comprises a raft frame, a life raft, a tying rope and a releaser, wherein both ends of the tying rope are respectively connected to the raft frame and the life raft is tied to the raft frame, and the releaser is connected to the tying rope. The automatic life raft releasing device also comprises a telescopic push rod and a control system, wherein one end of the telescopic push rod is connected to the raft frame and the other end is connected to the life raft, and the control system is respectively connected to the releaser and the telescopic push rod. The control system controls the releaser to cut the tying rope and controls the telescopic push rod to extend, thereby pushing the life raft to rotate relative to the raft frame and release it.

[0007] According to one aspect of the utility model, it also includes a rope assembly and a manual release hook, wherein one end of the rope assembly is connected to the raft frame and the other end is connected to the manual release hook, the manual release hook is connected to the tying rope, and the releaser is connected to the rope assembly.

[0008] According to one aspect of the utility model, it also includes a lifting rod assembly, which is hinged to the raft frame, and the lifting rod assembly is provided with a placement slide groove. The life raft is provided with a placement slide rod, and the placement slide rod is arranged in the placement slide groove. The lifting rod assembly is rotated to make the placement slide rod slide out of the placement slide groove, thereby pushing the life raft to rotate and release relative to the raft frame.

[0009] According to one aspect of the utility model, the rope assembly includes a connecting rope, a locking buckle, and a connecting ring, which are connected in sequence. The connecting rope is connected to the raft frame, the manual release hook is connected to the connecting ring, and the releaser is connected to the connecting rope.

[0010] According to one aspect of the utility model, the lifting rod assembly includes a lifting rod and a connecting rod. The lifting rod is arranged on one side of the life raft. The connecting rod is fixed to both ends of the lifting rod. The connecting rod is hinged to the raft frame. The placement slide groove is arranged on the connecting rod.

[0011] According to one aspect of the utility model, the raft frame is provided with a first ear plate, a second ear plate, and a third ear plate, one end of the tying rope is connected to the first ear plate and the second ear plate respectively, the other end of the tying rope is connected to the manual release hook, and the connecting rope is connected to the third ear plate.

[0012] According to one aspect of the utility model, the raft frame includes a placement base plate, fixed legs, and guardrails, the fixed legs are arranged around the placement base plate, the guardrails are fixed at both ends of the placement base plate, the connecting rod is hinged to the guardrails, and the life raft is arranged on the placement base plate.

[0013] According to one aspect of the utility model, the life raft comprises a raft shell and a raft body, the raft body is arranged in the raft shell, and the placement slide rods are arranged at both ends of the raft shell.

[0014] According to one aspect of the utility model, it also includes a pushing block, which is connected to the life raft, and one end of the telescopic pushing rod is movably connected to the pushing block.

[0015] According to one aspect of the utility model, a pushing groove is provided on the pushing block, and one end of the telescopic pushing rod is movably disposed in the pushing groove.

[0016] The advantages of the implementation of the utility model are as follows: the control system controls the releaser to cut the tying rope, and controls the telescopic push rod to extend, thereby pushing the life raft to rotate and release relative to the raft frame, that is, pushing the life raft from the raft frame into the water; in this way, the device can automatically release the life raft, with high release efficiency, convenient use, simple operation, and strong applicability. By setting a manual release hook, the device can also manually open the manual release hook, and then the control system controls the telescopic push rod to push the life raft to rotate and release; at the same time, by setting a lifting rod assembly, the device can also manually lift the lifting rod of the lifting rod assembly after opening the manual release hook to push the life raft to rotate and release; in this way, the device is more flexible to use and has a wider range of uses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the front view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a left view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a rear view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a top view of the utility model.

[0023] The names corresponding to the serial numbers in the figure are as follows:

[0024] 1. Raft frame; 2. Life raft; 21. Place the slide bar; 3. Tie rope; 4. Releaser; 5. Telescopic push rod; 6. Push block; 61. Push slot; 7. Manual release hook; 8. Connecting rope; 9. Lock buckle; 10. Connecting ring; 11. Place the bottom plate; 12. Fixed foot; 13. Guardrail; 14. First ear plate; 15. Second ear plate; 16. Third ear plate; 17. Lifting rod; 18. Connecting rod; 19. Place the slide slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model. In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", "one side", "the other side", "front", "back", "middle part", "inside", "top", "bottom" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the utility model.

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, an automatic release device for a life raft installed at the bow or stern includes a raft frame 1, a life raft 2, a tying rope 3, a releaser 4, a telescopic push rod 5, and a control system. The raft frame 1 includes a placement bottom plate 11, a fixed foot 12, and a guardrail 13, which can be welded into a whole. The fixed foot 12 is fixed around the placement bottom plate 11, and the fixed foot 12 can be fixedly installed on the ship in any form, which is used for bottom support; the guardrail 13 is fixed at the left and right ends of the placement bottom plate 11, and the guardrail 13 is made of a plurality of rods welded together and is in the shape of a right-angled trapezoid, which plays a protective role. The life raft 2 includes a raft shell and a raft body, and the raft body is arranged in the raft shell, and the raft shell is tied to the placement bottom plate 11. The two ends of the tying rope 3 are connected and fixed to the raft frame 1 after passing through the middle position of the life raft 2, so that the life raft 2 is tied to the placement bottom plate 11 of the raft frame 1. The releaser 4 is a conventional product on the market, which is connected to the tying rope 3; at this time, the tying rope 3 is an easy-to-break rope. The telescopic push rod 5 is a pneumatic telescopic rod, one end of which is fixed or hinged to the guardrail 13 of the raft frame 1, and the other end is against the raft shell. The control system is respectively connected to the releaser 4 and the telescopic push rod 5 for overall control and adjustment; a remote controller can be provided, and the buttons on the remote controller can be used to control the releaser 4 and the telescopic push rod 5 to work respectively. The control system controls the releaser 4 to cut the tying rope 3 and controls the telescopic push rod 5 to extend, thereby pushing the life raft 2 to rotate and release relative to the raft frame 1, that is, pushing the life raft 2 from the raft frame 1 into the sea.

[0028] In this embodiment, the device further comprises a push block 6, which is a steel structure. The push block 6 is fixed on the hull of the life raft 2 in any fixing form. One end of the telescopic push rod 5 is fixed or hinged to the guardrail 13, and the other end is against (or in active contact with) the push block 6. The push block 6 is not limited to a specific structural shape, so that the telescopic push rod 5 can push the life raft 2 into the water; the push block 6 can be a welded right-angle steel plate structure, with a push groove 61 on the surface, and the push groove 61 is a rectangular groove or a U-shaped groove. One end of the telescopic pushing rod 5 is fixed or hinged to the guardrail 13, and the other end is movably arranged in the pushing groove 61; when the telescopic pushing rod 5 is extended, that is, the extended end of the telescopic pushing rod 5 extends to push the pushing block 6, the extended end of the telescopic pushing rod 5 directly pushes the pushing groove 61 (that is, the pushing block 6), or slides downward along the pushing groove 61 and pushes the pushing block 6, thereby pushing the life raft 2 from the placement bottom plate 11 of the raft frame 1 into the water; the setting of the pushing groove 61 facilitates the movable contact between the telescopic pushing rod 5 and the pushing block 6, and facilitates pushing the pushing block 6 or pushing the life raft 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, two sets of telescopic push rods 5 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the life raft 2 in parallel, so as to facilitate pushing the life raft 2 .

[0030] In actual application, the principle of the releaser 4 cutting the binding rope 3 is as follows: the releaser 4 contains structures such as a spring, a blade and a resistor. When the remote control button is pressed, a voltage will be given to make the resistor in the releaser 4 overvoltage and overload, and then the spring will be released to push the blade, and the blade will cut the rope.

[0031] In actual application, the raft shell is composed of two buckled (or hinged in the middle) shells. There is a fixing ring on the bottom plate 11 of the raft frame 1, which is connected to the cylinder quick-release valve on the raft body in the raft shell. When the life raft 2 is pushed off the raft frame 1 and falls into the water, the quick-release valve will be pulled to start the cylinder. At the same time, the two shells will separate, and the raft body in the shell will detach from the raft shell and fall into the water. The raft body will automatically inflate and take shape for the corresponding personnel to ride.

[0032] In practical applications, the raft frame 1, the life raft 2 (raft shell, raft body), and the releaser 4 are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail.

[0033] The working principle of this embodiment is: the releaser 4 is controlled by the control system (or by the remote control button) to cut the tying rope 3, and the telescopic push rod 5 is controlled to extend, thereby pushing the life raft 2 to rotate and release relative to the raft frame 1, and the life raft 2 is pushed into the water to be automatically inflated and formed.

[0034] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are: the device can automatically release the life raft 2, has high release efficiency, is easy to use, simple to operate, and has strong applicability.

[0035] Embodiment 2

[0036] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the life raft automatic releasing device further includes a rope assembly and a manual releasing hook 7 .

[0037] In this embodiment, one end of the rope assembly is fixed to the bottom plate 11 of the raft frame 1, and the other end is connected to the manual release hook 7. The manual release hook 7 is fixed to the tying rope 3. The releaser 4 is connected to the rope assembly, that is, the rope assembly is passed through the releaser 4; at this time, the rope assembly is a breakable rope.

[0038] In this embodiment, the rope assembly includes a connecting rope 8, a locking buckle 9, and a connecting ring 10, which are connected in sequence; the connecting rope 8 is fixed to the placement base plate 11; one end of the manual release hook 7 is fixed to the binding rope 3, and the other end is hooked on the connecting ring 10, and the connecting ring 10 is ring-shaped; the releaser 4 is connected to the connecting rope 8, and the connecting rope 8 is an easily breakable rope at this time.

[0039] In this embodiment, a third ear plate 16 is fixed to the middle position of the front end of the placement base plate 11, and a first ear plate 14 and a second ear plate 15 are fixed to the left and right sides of the rear end of the placement base plate 11; the rear side end (or the two ends) of the tying rope 3 are respectively fixed to the first ear plate 14 and the second ear plate 15, and the front side end (or the middle position of the rope body) of the tying rope 3 is fixed to the manual release hook 7; the connecting rope 8 is fixed to the third ear plate 16. At this time, the tying rope 3 can be a steel wire rope; when in use, the two ends of the steel wire rope passing through the top ring end of the manual release hook 7 are respectively fixed to the first ear plate 14 and the second ear plate 15, and then the bottom hook end of the manual release hook 7 is hooked to the connecting ring 10, and then the bottom end of the connecting rope 8 connected to the lock buckle 9 and the connecting ring 10 in sequence is fixed to the third ear plate 16; in this way, the life raft 2 can be more firmly tied to the raft frame 1 to avoid shaking.

[0040] The working principle or release method of this embodiment is as follows: one method is to still control the releaser 4 through the control system to cut the connecting rope 8, and control the telescopic push rod 5 to extend, so as to push the life raft 2 to rotate and release relative to the raft frame 1. Another method is to manually open the manual release hook 7, that is, manually pull the hook end of the manual release hook 7 out of the connecting ring 10, and then control the telescopic push rod 5 through the control system (or through the remote control button) to push the life raft 2 to rotate and release; this method is used in non-working emergency or training, and is not used under normal circumstances.

[0041] The beneficial effect of this embodiment is that the device has two ways of releasing the life raft 2, is more flexible to use, has a wider range of use, and is more stable and reasonable in structural design.

[0042] Embodiment 3

[0043] The difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment is that the life raft automatic releasing device further includes a lifting rod assembly.

[0044] In this embodiment, the lifting rod assembly includes a lifting rod 17 and a connecting rod 18. The lifting rod 17 is arranged on the side directly in front of the life raft 2. The connecting rod 18 is fixed to both ends of the lifting rod 17 in any fixing manner. The connecting rod 18 is hinged to the guardrail 13 of the raft frame 1, and a placement slide groove 19 is provided on the connecting rod 18, and the placement slide groove 19 is in an inclined J shape.

[0045] In this embodiment, a placement slide bar 21 is fixed at the left and right ends of the raft shell, and the placement slide bar 21 is arranged in the placement slide groove 19; the placement slide bar 21 is in the shape of a round rod, and its structural shape is adapted to the structural shape of the placement slide groove 19. By rotating the lifting rod assembly, the placement slide bar 21 slides out of the placement slide groove 19, thereby pushing the life raft 2 to rotate and release relative to the raft frame 1.

[0046] The working principle or release method of this embodiment is as follows: one method is to still control the releaser 4 through the control system to cut the connecting rope 8, and control the telescopic push rod 5 to extend, thereby pushing the life raft 2 to rotate and release relative to the raft frame 1. Another method is to manually open the manual release hook 7, that is, manually pull the hook end of the manual release hook 7 out of the connecting ring 10, and then control the telescopic push rod 5 by the control system (or through the remote control button) to push the life raft 2 to rotate and release. The third release method is to manually lift the lifting rod 17 of the lifting rod assembly after opening the manual release hook 7 (manually open or through the remote control button to make the releaser 4 cut the connecting rope 8 and open), so that the placement slide rods 21 at both ends of the raft shell slide out of the placement slide groove 19, thereby further pushing the life raft 2 to rotate and release. The second and third methods are used when not in operation for emergency or training, and are not used under normal circumstances.

[0047] The beneficial effect of this embodiment is that the device has three ways of releasing the life raft 2, is more flexible to use, has a wider range of use, and has strong applicability.

[0048] Advantages of the utility model:

[0049] 1. It can automatically release the life raft 2, with high release efficiency, convenient use, simple operation and strong applicability;

[0050] 2. Flexible use and wide application range;

[0051] 3. The structure is simple and reliable, easy to disassemble and assemble, and easy to manufacture and process.

[0052] The above is only a specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic release device for a life raft, comprising a raft frame (1), a life raft (2), a tying rope (3), and a releaser (4), wherein both ends of the tying rope (3) are respectively connected to the raft frame (1) and the life raft (2) is tied to the raft frame (1), and the releaser (4) is connected to the tying rope (3), characterized in that: The life raft automatic release device also includes a telescopic push rod (5) and a control system. One end of the telescopic push rod (5) is connected to the raft frame (1), and the other end is connected to the life raft (2). The control system is respectively connected to the releaser (4) and the telescopic push rod (5). The control system controls the releaser (4) to cut the binding rope (3) and controls the telescopic push rod (5) to extend, thereby pushing the life raft (2) to rotate relative to the raft frame (1) and release.

2. The life raft automatic release device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a rope assembly and a manual release hook (7), wherein one end of the rope assembly is connected to the raft frame (1) and the other end is connected to the manual release hook (7), the manual release hook (7) is connected to the tying rope (3), and the releaser (4) is connected to the rope assembly.

3. The life raft automatic release device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a lifting rod assembly, wherein the lifting rod assembly is hinged to the raft frame (1), the lifting rod assembly is provided with a placement slide groove (19), the life raft (2) is provided with a placement slide rod (21), the placement slide rod (21) is arranged in the placement slide groove (19), and the lifting rod assembly is rotated so that the placement slide rod (21) slides out of the placement slide groove (19), thereby pushing the life raft (2) to rotate and release relative to the raft frame (1).

4. The life raft automatic release device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rope assembly comprises a connecting rope (8), a locking buckle (9) and a connecting ring (10), which are connected in sequence. The connecting rope (8) is connected to the raft frame (1), the manual release hook (7) is connected to the connecting ring (10), and the releaser (4) is connected to the connecting rope (8).

5. The automatic release device for a life raft according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting rod assembly comprises a lifting rod (17) and a connecting rod (18). The lifting rod (17) is arranged on one side of the life raft (2). The connecting rod (18) is fixed to both ends of the lifting rod (17). The connecting rod (18) is hinged to the raft frame (1). The placement slide groove (19) is arranged on the connecting rod (18).

6. The life raft automatic release device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The raft frame (1) is provided with a first ear plate (14), a second ear plate (15), and a third ear plate (16); one end of the tying rope (3) is connected to the first ear plate (14) and the second ear plate (15) respectively; the other end of the tying rope (3) is connected to a manual release hook (7); and the connecting rope (8) is connected to the third ear plate (16).

7. The automatic release device for a life raft according to claim 5, characterized in that: The raft frame (1) comprises a placement bottom plate (11), fixed legs (12), and guardrails (13); the fixed legs (12) are arranged around the placement bottom plate (11); the guardrails (13) are fixed to both ends of the placement bottom plate (11); the connecting rod (18) is hinged to the guardrails (13); and the life raft (2) is arranged on the placement bottom plate (11).

8. The automatic release device for a life raft according to claim 7, characterized in that: The life raft (2) comprises a raft shell and a raft body, wherein the raft body is arranged in the raft shell, and the placement slide rods (21) are arranged at both ends of the raft shell.

9. The life raft automatic release device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a pushing block (6), the pushing block (6) being connected to the life raft (2), and one end of the telescopic pushing rod (5) being movably connected to the pushing block (6).

10. The life raft automatic release device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pushing block (6) is provided with a pushing groove (61), and one end of the telescopic pushing rod (5) is movably arranged in the pushing groove (61).

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