RAFT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS AND METHODS

摘要

Embodiments generally to raft assembly components and methods. Specific aspects provide a tape configuration that can assist positioning of raft tubes with respect to one another, as well as positioning a life raft floor with respect to one or more of the raft tubes. The tape configuration may have a base and an extending T-shaped flange.

主权项

1. A life raft assembly, comprising:
A first tube, a second tube, and a floor; the first and second tubes being secured to one another via first and second life raft securing components, the floor being secured relative to the first and second tubes via a third life raft securing component, each life raft securing component comprising a T-shaped configuration forming a flange feature and a connection base, wherein the first tube comprises a first life raft securing component secured thereto and wherein the second tube comprises a second life raft securing component secured thereto, wherein the flange features of the first and second life raft securing components are secured to one another via the connection base of the third life raft securing component, wherein the flange of the third life raft securing component is secured to the floor.