A ship lifeboat launching and recovery device

By designing a ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device, a guide rope and telescopic grid are released by a motor-driven cable reel to guide the lifeboat, and a collision-resistant airbag is used for cushioning. This solves the problem of lifeboat collisions with the ship's hull and enables the safe deployment and recovery of lifeboats.

CN224466067UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07中国船级社日照办事处

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
中国船级社日照办事处
Filing Date
2025-09-19
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When using existing specialized cranes to retrieve and recover lifeboats or life rafts, it is difficult to avoid the lifeboats swaying due to the ship's rolling or the wind, which may lead to collisions between the lifeboats and the ship's hull and cause damage.

Method used

A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device was designed, including a frame, telescopic grid, motor, cable reel, guide rope, pulley, anti-collision airbag and limiting components. The guide rope is released by the cable reel driven by the motor, and the lifeboat is guided by the telescopic grid and limiting plate. The anti-collision airbag is used to buffer the impact and avoid collision.

Benefits of technology

During the deployment and retrieval of lifeboats, collisions between lifeboats and the ship's hull are effectively avoided, protecting the lifeboats from damage and ensuring their normal use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to lifeboat launching technology field especially, it relates to a kind of ship lifeboat launching and recovery device.The utility model provides a kind of in the process of launching and recovery can guide lifeboat, avoid lifeboat and ship body collision to lead to damage's ship lifeboat launching and recovery device.A kind of ship lifeboat launching and recovery device, including ship body, rack and slide rail etc., ship body right part inner side is connected with two slide rails before and after, rack is slidably connected between slide rail.The utility model releases guide rope by starting motor, drives cable reel to rotate, makes cable reel, and puts to sea to retractable grating, mounting bracket, spacing support board, and then lower lifesaving equipment, retractable grating is guided mounting bracket and spacing support board in the process of lifesaving equipment launching and recovery, reaches in the process of launching and recovery can guide lifeboat, avoids the effect that lifeboat and ship body collision lead to damage.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lifeboat deployment technology, and in particular to a ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, maritime transport is the primary mode of transporting bulk cargo, boasting low costs, large volume, and largely unobstructed shipping routes. Therefore, it holds a vital position in global trade. During voyages, serious fires, sinkings, collisions, capsizing, or other extreme situations may occur. When a dangerous situation becomes unmanageable, the captain will issue an order to abandon ship, and all crew members will escape via lifeboats.

[0003] To ensure crew members can make correct judgments in emergency situations, ships regularly conduct training and survival drills on the use of lifeboats or life rafts. The process involves dropping the lifeboat or life raft from the ship's edge into the sea, then having the trainees jump into the sea from the ship's edge and climb onto the lifeboat or life raft. After the drill, a specialized crane is used to pull the lifeboat or life raft back onto the ship.

[0004] However, when using existing dedicated cranes to retrieve and recover lifeboats or life rafts, the personnel on the lifeboats first need to board the ship via rope ladders before the lifeboats are retrieved by crane. This makes it difficult to avoid the lifeboats swaying due to ship movement or wind, which may lead to collisions between the lifeboats and the ship, ultimately damaging the lifeboats and affecting their normal use.

[0005] Therefore, a ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device has now been developed that can guide lifeboats during deployment and recovery to prevent them from colliding with the ship's hull and causing damage. Utility Model Content

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of existing dedicated cranes in retrieving and recovering lifeboats or life rafts, which are difficult to avoid due to ship movement or wind, potentially leading to collisions between the lifeboats and the ship, and ultimately damaging the lifeboats and affecting their normal use, this utility model provides a ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device that can guide lifeboats during deployment and recovery, avoiding collisions between lifeboats and the ship that could cause damage.

[0007] A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device includes a hull, a frame, telescopic grids, a motor, a cable reel, guide ropes, pulleys, anti-collision airbags, a mounting frame, limiting components, and slide rails. Two slide rails, one at the front and one at the rear, are connected to the inner side of the right side of the hull. The frame is slidably connected between the slide rails. Multiple telescopic grids are rotatably connected to the lower side of the frame. Motors are connected to the upper sides of both the front and rear sections of the frame. A cable reel is connected to the output shaft of each motor, and the cable reels are rotatably connected to the frame. Multiple guide ropes are connected to each cable reel, and the guide ropes pass through the frame. Two pulleys, one on the left and one on the right, are rotatably connected to the upper sides of both the front and rear sections of the frame. The guide ropes contact adjacent pulleys. A mounting frame is connected between the lower sides of the guide ropes. The telescopic grids are rotatably connected to the mounting frame. Anti-collision airbags are connected to the mounting frame. Limiting components for restricting the lifeboats are located on the lower side of the mounting frame. An inflation component for inflating the anti-collision airbags is also located on the mounting frame.

[0008] To further explain, the motor and processor are electrically connected through the control module.

[0009] To further explain, the limiting component includes a limiting plate, and the limiting plate is connected to the lower side of the mounting bracket.

[0010] To further explain, the limiting plate has a limiting groove in the middle that matches the outer contour of the lifesaving equipment.

[0011] To further explain, it also includes an inflation assembly, which includes a mounting box, a push rod, and an air pump. The mounting box is connected to the inner rear side of the mounting frame, and the push rod is slidably connected to the left side of the mounting box. The air pump is connected inside the mounting box and is slidably connected to the push rod. The air pump is connected to the anti-collision airbag through a one-way valve.

[0012] To further explain, it also includes a protective cover. The left side of the mounting box has a threaded connection to the protective cover, and the left part of the push rod is located inside the protective cover.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By starting the motor, the cable reel is rotated, causing the cable reel to release the guide rope, which lowers the telescopic grid, mounting frame, and limiting plate to the sea surface, thereby lowering the life-saving equipment. During the deployment and retrieval of the life-saving equipment, the telescopic grid guides the mounting frame and limiting plate, thus guiding the lifeboat during deployment and retrieval and preventing damage caused by collision between the lifeboat and the hull. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the curved part and telescopic grille of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the motor and guide rope of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the anti-collision airbag of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the push rod and air pump of this utility model.

[0019] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 101: Hull, 1: Frame, 12: Telescopic grille, 13: Motor, 131: Cable reel, 14: Guide rope, 15: Pulley, 2: Anti-collision airbag, 21: Mounting bracket, 3: Limiting component, 31: Limiting support plate, 311: Limiting groove, 4: Inflatable component, 41: Mounting box, 42: Push rod, 43: Protective cover, 44: Air pump, 5: Slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which presently preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. However, the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided for thoroughness and completeness and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0021] A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the system includes a hull 101, a frame 1, telescopic grilles 12, motors 13, cable reels 131, guide ropes 14, pulleys 15, anti-collision airbags 2, mounting brackets 21, limiting components 3, and slide rails 5. Two slide rails 5 are connected to the inner right side of the hull 101, one at the front and one at the rear. The frame 1 is slidably connected between the slide rails 5. Three telescopic grilles 12 are rotatably connected to the lower side of the frame 1. Motors 13 are connected to the upper front and rear sides of the frame 1. The motors 13 and the processor are electrically connected via a control module. Cable reels are connected to the output shafts of the motors 13. 131, the cable reel 131 is rotatably connected to the frame 1. Two guide ropes 14 are connected to each cable reel 131. The guide ropes 14 pass through the frame 1. The upper sides of the front and rear of the frame 1 are rotatably connected to two pulleys 15. The guide ropes 14 are in contact with the adjacent pulleys 15. The lower sides of the guide ropes 14 are connected to the mounting frame 21. The telescopic grid 12 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 21. The mounting frame 21 is connected to the anti-collision airbag 2. The lower side of the mounting frame 21 is provided with a limiting component 3. The mounting frame 21 is also provided with an inflation component 4.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the limiting component 3 includes a limiting plate 31, and the mounting bracket 21 is connected to the lower side of the limiting plate 31. The limiting plate 31 has a limiting groove 311 in the middle that is adapted to the outer contour of the life-saving equipment.

[0023] like Figure 5 As shown, it also includes an inflation assembly 4, which includes a mounting box 41, a push rod 42, a protective cover 43, and an air pump 44. The mounting box 41 is connected to the inner rear side of the mounting bracket 21. The push rod 42 is slidably connected to the left side of the mounting box 41. The protective cover 43 is threadedly connected to the left side of the mounting box 41. The left side of the push rod 42 is located inside the protective cover 43. The air pump 44 is connected inside the mounting box 41. The air pump 44 is slidably connected to the push rod 42. The air pump 44 is connected to the anti-collision airbag 2 through a one-way valve.

[0024] In case of an emergency requiring rapid use of this device, first place the lifesaving equipment on the limiting plate 31. The limiting groove 311 limits the lifesaving equipment. Then, push the frame 1 to move to the right on the slide rail 5, moving the frame 1 away from the hull 101. The processor starts the motor 13 through the control module, driving the cable reel 131 to rotate, causing the cable reel 131 to release the guide rope 14. The pulley 15 supports and guides the guide rope 14, allowing the guide rope 14 to lower the telescopic grid 12, mounting frame 21, and limiting plate 31 towards the sea surface, thereby lowering the lifesaving equipment. When the limiting plate 31 contacts the sea surface, the life-saving equipment is disengaged from the limiting groove 311 to facilitate the rescue of trapped personnel. The telescopic grid 12 guides the mounting frame 21 and the limiting plate 31 during the deployment and retrieval of the life-saving equipment, thereby preventing the lifeboat from colliding with the hull 101 and causing damage. The anti-collision airbag 2 can effectively buffer the collision between the telescopic grid 12 and the mounting frame 21 and the hull 101 caused during the deployment and retrieval of the life-saving equipment. The anti-collision airbag 2 can also keep the mounting frame 21 floating on the water surface to facilitate the retrieval of the life-saving equipment.

[0025] When the airbag 2 needs to be used, remove the protective cover 43, and then push the push rod 42 to move inside the air pump 44 so that the air pump 44 inflates the airbag 2. The air pump 44 is equipped with a one-way valve to facilitate air intake. This is prior art, so it is not shown in the attached drawings of this application specification. After inflation, install the protective cover 43 on the mounting box 41 to avoid accidental contact with the push rod 42.

[0026] Although the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. The scope of the following claims should be given the broadest interpretation in order to cover all variations and equivalent structures and functions.

Claims

1. A device for launching and recovering ship lifeboats, characterized in that: The system includes a hull (101), a frame (1), telescopic grilles (12), a motor (13), a cable reel (131), a guide rope (14), a pulley (15), an anti-collision airbag (2), a mounting frame (21), a limiting assembly (3), and a slide rail (5). The right inner side of the hull (101) is connected to two slide rails (5), which are slidably connected to the frame (1). Multiple telescopic grilles (12) are rotatably connected to the lower side of the frame (1). Motors (13) are connected to the upper sides of both the front and rear parts of the frame (1). A cable reel (131) is connected to the output shaft of each motor (13). The cable reel (131) is rotatably connected to the frame (1). The cable reel (131) is connected to multiple guide ropes (14), which pass through the frame (1). The upper sides of the front and rear parts of the frame (1) are rotatably connected to two pulleys (15). The guide ropes (14) are in contact with the adjacent pulleys (15). The lower sides of the guide ropes (14) are connected to the mounting frame (21). The telescopic grid (12) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (21). The mounting frame (21) is connected to the anti-collision airbag (2). The lower side of the mounting frame (21) is provided with a limiting component (3) that can restrict the lifeboat. The mounting frame (21) is also provided with an inflation component (4) that can inflate the anti-collision airbag (2).

2. A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (13) and the processor are electrically connected through the control module.

3. A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (3) includes a limiting plate (31), and the mounting bracket (21) is connected to the lower side of the limiting plate (31).

4. A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting plate (31) has a limiting groove (311) in the middle that matches the outer contour of the life-saving equipment.

5. A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an inflation assembly (4), which includes an installation box (41), a push rod (42) and an air pump (44). The installation box (41) is connected to the inner rear side of the mounting bracket (21). The push rod (42) is slidably connected to the left side of the installation box (41). The air pump (44) is connected inside the installation box (41). The air pump (44) is slidably connected to the push rod (42). The air pump (44) is connected to the anti-collision airbag (2) through a one-way valve.

6. A ship lifeboat deployment and recovery device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a protective cover (43), and the protective cover (43) is threadedly connected to the left side of the mounting box (41), and the left side of the push rod (42) is located inside the protective cover (43).