System and process for directing actions of a helmsman of a lifeboat

摘要

A system for directing actions of a helmsman of a lifeboat has a lifeboat with a connector at opposite ends thereof, a shackle sensor cooperative with each of the connectors so as to sense whether the shackle is engaged or released from the connector, and a display positioned within the lifeboat that is cooperative with the shackle sensor so as to provide the helmsman with a visual indication of the engagement or release of the shackle from the connector. Each of the connectors has a hook pivotally mounted thereto. A hook sensor is cooperative at the hook so as to sense whether the hook is in the open position or the closed position. Water sensors are mounted to the lifeboat so as to sense whether the lifeboat has contacted a surface of the body of water. The various sensors are cooperative with the display so as to provide the helmsman with a sequence of operations during the use of the lifeboat.

主权项

1. A system for directing actions of a helmsman of a lifeboat, the system comprising:
a lifeboat having a connector thereon suitable for connection to a shackle of a davit line; a shackle sensor cooperative with the connector so as to sense when the shackle is engaged or released from the connector; and a display positioned within said lifeboat and cooperative with said shackle sensor so as to provide the helmsman with a visual indication of engagement or release of the shackle sensor from the connector, said connector having a slot form therein, said slot receiving a maintenance pendant pin therein, the connector further comprising: a maintenance pendant pin sensor positioned adjacent said slot so as to determine whether a maintenance pendant pin is received within said slot, said display cooperative with said maintenance pendant pin sensor so as to provide the helmsman with an indication of whether the maintenance pendant pin is positioned in said slot.