In-davit run kits and methods for lifeboats
AssigneeSurvival Systems International, Inc.
InventorsJames Ziegel, Kyle Seaman, Juan Barrientos, Roger Lopez
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Abstract
In general, one aspect disclosed features an in-davit run kit for a lifeboat, the kit comprising: a water container comprising a first connector; a hose configured to connect with the first connector; and a second connector configured to connect to the hose, wherein the second connector is in fluid communication with a water cooling system of the lifeboat; wherein the in-davit run kit allows a water pump of the lifeboat to draw water from the water container into the water cooling system of the lifeboat.
Claims15
An in-davit run kit for a lifeboat, the kit comprising:
- a water container comprising a first connector and an inlet assembly configured to receive a first hose for filling the water container, the inlet assembly comprising a vent configured to allow excess water to escape the water container;
- a second hose configured to connect with the first connector;
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- a second connector configured to connect to the second hose, wherein the second connector is in fluid communication with a water cooling system of the lifeboat;
- wherein the in-davit run kit allows a water pump of the lifeboat to draw water from the water container into the water cooling system of the lifeboat.
A lifeboat comprising:
- a water cooling system;
- a water container comprising a first connector and an inlet assembly configured to receive a first hose for filling the water container, the inlet assembly comprising a vent configured to allow excess water to escape the water container;
- a connector configured to connect to a second hose, wherein the connector is in fluid communication with the water cooling system of the lifeboat;
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- a water pump configured to draw water through the second hose into the water cooling system of the lifeboat.
A method comprising:
- connecting a water container to a water cooling system of a lifeboat;
- adding water to the water container through an inlet assembly of the water container;
- starting an engine, and a water pump, of the lifeboat, wherein the water pump draws water from the water container into the water cooling system of the lifeboat;
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- discharging excess water through a vent of the inlet assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.