WO2012123735A1 - Dispositif de sauvetage en mer - Google Patents

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WO2012123735A1
WO2012123735A1 PCT/GB2012/050552 GB2012050552W WO2012123735A1 WO 2012123735 A1 WO2012123735 A1 WO 2012123735A1 GB 2012050552 W GB2012050552 W GB 2012050552W WO 2012123735 A1 WO2012123735 A1 WO 2012123735A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B1/00—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like
    • A62B1/06—Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices
    • A62B1/16—Life-saving ropes or belts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/26—Cast or life lines; Attachments thereto; Containers therefor; Rescue nets or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a water rescue device or man-overboard life saving equipment and in particular to slings for recovering a person overboard.
  • Background of the Invention [2]
  • Life buoys and life rings are known in the art. In particular, it is known in the art for such a life buoy or life ring to comprise a floating component and a harness component.
  • US 4976642 to Wilkie discloses a life ring which is adapted to fit generally about the waist of a person and to secure their arms so as to prevent them from accidentally slipping out of the ring as they are pulled from the water.
  • the life ring comprises a generally rigid inner ring with a flexible outer ring located externally around the same.
  • the outer ring is adaptably secured to the inner ring and the two rings are disposed a spaced distance apart.
  • the inner ring has an approximately circular outer circumference and an approximately circular central aperture extending
  • the outer ring includes a mechanism for varying the circumference of the same.
  • the outer ring is also adapted to attach to a towing or hoisting rope. The person enters the aperture within the inner ring and positions their arms in the space between the inner and outer rings. As tension is applied to the towing rope, the circumference of the outer ring is varied, and the outer and inner rings engage about the arms of the person thereby securing the person within the life ring.
  • US 4701 145 to Foresman discloses a life saving device which comprises a rigid frame member which substantially prevents a wearer thereof from being forced face-down into the water.
  • the device is a body with a generally oval shape with upper and lower surfaces in substantially parallel planes and having an aperture therethrough with significant flotation areas at the front and back, with the front flotation area being the larger of the two.
  • Hardware, straps and the like are affixed thereto to assist in retaining a wearer within the life saving device.
  • a water rescue device comprising: a substantially rigid frame member comprising a hollow; a flexible harness mounted to said rigid frame member substantially around said hollow; haul line connecting means, said haul line connecting means being mounted to at least a first point on said rigid frame member, for attaching a haul line thereto; and tension-sensitive mounting means for maintaining said harness in position with respect to said rigid frame member at rest and removing said harness from said rigid frame member when under tension from an attached haul line.
  • the haul line connecting means and the harness may be arranged such that when mounted to a haul line and the device is hauled upwards, tension is placed on the harness causing the tension sensitive mounting means to break and release the harness.
  • An advantage of at least one embodiment of the present invention is that it provides both a flotation aid and a gripping means for rescuing an overboard person from water.
  • a further advantage is that when deployed, the harness may be held in a wide shape able to be thrown around an unconscious person.
  • a yet further advantage is that, as tension is applied from above, the harness automatically detaches from the rigid frame member to grip the overboard person.
  • a water rescue device comprising:
  • a harness mounted to said frame member substantially around a perimeter of the frame member
  • haul line connecting means for attaching a haul line thereto, said haul line connecting means being connected to at least a first point on said frame member and at least a first point on said harness;
  • the frame member is substantially rigid.
  • the harness is flexible. In any case, it will be understood from the present application that it is particularly advantageous if the harness is more flexible than the frame member.
  • the perimeter of the frame member may define a hollow in which case the harness is mounted substantially around the hollow.
  • the at least one mounting means comprises a tension-sensitive mounting means.
  • the device is configured such that when the device is oriented substantially vertically and the harness detached from the frame member, a lower end of the frame member is below a lower end of the harness.
  • the water rescue device further comprises a water rescue rod for manipulating said frame member.
  • said rod comprises at least one selected from the list comprising: opposing jaw members, a swivel head, a hook member, a loop member.
  • the device further comprises harness tightening means.
  • the device further comprises harness tightening means wherein said rod can operate said tightening means.
  • the device further comprises:
  • At least one relay line comprising:
  • said frame member can be held substantially horizontal.
  • said frame member comprises a front side and a rear side;
  • said haul line connecting means mounted to two first points close to said front side; and said at least one relay line comprising two relay lines connected to two second points close to said rear side by the mounting means;
  • the device can be held substantially horizontally before tension has been applied to said mounting means, and substantially vertically after tension has been applied to said mounting means.
  • said second end for connecting to a second point on said frame member is removably connectable to said frame member.
  • the device further comprises a pouch wherein said at least one relay line can be enclosed in said pouch.
  • said haul line connecting means comprises at least one strap connecting said frame member to a haul line;
  • said harness mounted to said haul line by attachment at a location on said strap; and a shortest length from said location to said tension sensitive mounting means is less than a length of said strap from said frame member to said location;
  • said harness is attached to two further mounting means disposed substantially opposite each other on a left and a right side of said frame member;
  • At least one mounting means comprises a loop; whereby said harness slides readily through said loop when slack, and breaks the mounting means when taut.
  • the frame member is collapsible.
  • the water rescue device further comprises a flare.
  • the water rescue device further comprises an automatically illuminating light.
  • the method further comprises positioning the harness at a first location around the person overboard; and positioning the frame member at a separate second location around the person overboard [33]
  • the separation is selected such that the person is non-vertically supported. As described below, this may be in a horizontal or "deck-chair" seated position.
  • the method further comprises hauling the haul line to rescue said person.
  • a method of rescuing an overboard person comprising:
  • the method further comprises positioning the harness at a first location around the person overboard; and positioning the frame member at a second location around the person overboard.
  • the separation is selected such that the person is non-vertically supported.
  • the method further comprises hauling the haul line to rescue said person.
  • a water rescue device comprising: a substantially rigid frame member 100 comprising a hollow 102; the hollow being sufficiently large to encircle a person; a flexible harness 1 12 mounted to said rigid frame member substantially around said hollow (or substantially around a perimeter of the frame member); haul line connecting means 106, said means being mounted to at least a first point on said rigid frame member, for attaching a haul line 104 thereto; and tension-sensitive mounting means for maintaining said harness in position with respect to said rigid frame member at rest and removing said harness from said rigid frame member under tension from said haul line.
  • the harness may alternatively be a loop for looping around a body, or may further comprise arm or leg holes, loops, apertures or the like for more securely attaching to a body.
  • the harness may comprise fabric and may be shaped similarly to clothing, for example a life jacket, waistcoat, or the like, for supporting a person therein.
  • the harness may comprise a bag or net for holding a person, animal or the like therein.
  • the harness may comprise padding 120 for improving the comfort of the person overboard during rescue, which may be any padding known in the art.
  • the harness further comprises a hammock.
  • the hammock comprises a net or similar non-bulky material having one end connected to the harness, preferably at the location of the padding 120 shown, and the other end connected to the rigid frame member, preferably along that side of the rigid frame member which is proximate to the harness padding when the harness is mounted to the rigid frame member.
  • the hammock may be compacted by being folded, rolled, or otherwise stored in a compacted state, and most preferably the harness comprises a pouch inside which most of the hammock can be held (folded, crushed, or otherwise compacted) when not in use.
  • the pouch preferably comprises an opening, which may be elasticated to hold the hammock in place when not in use, such that the end of the hammock attached to the rigid frame member can remain so attached when the hammock is in the pouch.
  • the harness comprises tightening means (which may be any harness tightening means known in the art) via which the harness can be tightened sufficiently around a person to enable them to be hauled from the water.
  • the tightening means comprises a harness adjuster block 124.
  • the adjuster block is preferably shaped as shown, having a flat upper surface for abutting the butt on the water rescue rod (described below) to enable tightening by the rod.
  • the preferred adjuster block further comprises a slit through which two sides of the harness strap are threaded, such that pushing down on the adjuster block tightens the harness.
  • the slit is preferably sized to snugly admit two straps and may be lined with a frictional lining such as rubber or the like to prevent slipping of the harness.
  • harness tightening means there may be a harness tightening means and an adjuster block component, and the adjuster block may push on the tightening means which in turn may tighten the harness, by any means known in the art.
  • An advantage of the harness adjuster block is that the harness can be tightened with the rod at a distance from the person overboard, by a person on land or on a vessel. This is useful where the person overboard is incapacitated.
  • a further advantage of the adjuster block is that the harness can be tightened by pushing down on the block with an open hand, requiring no gripping, since gripping may be impossible for a person overboard suffering from the effects of immersion in cold water.
  • the harness tightening means may alternatively simply be a loop in the harness through which a strap or other part of the harness tightens, or it may be a buckle of any type known in the art, a pull string, or any tightening means known in the art. Since the harness is held in an open or wide position by the tension sensitive mounting means on the rigid frame member, the tightening means is necessary to enclose the harness around the person overboard after the harness has become detached from the rigid frame member. Alternatively there may be no harness tightening means and the overboard person may be rescued with a loose harness. [57] Preferably, the harness is mounted to the rigid frame member indirectly via the connecting straps (described below) which connect the rigid frame member to the haul line.
  • the harness is mounted to a location on these connecting straps. This is illustrated in the figures.
  • the harness may be mounted anywhere on the rigid frame member, directly or indirectly.
  • the device is configured such that when the device is oriented substantially vertically and the harness detached from the frame member, a lower end of the frame member is below a lower end of the harness. This has the effect of allowing the frame member to swing away from the harness and, for example, be positioned under another part of the person being rescued. This may be achieved by appropriate selection or configuration of the haul line connecting means.
  • the arrangement is as follows.
  • a haul line is any line used from a vessel or dry land with which to haul a person overboard to safety.
  • the shortest length of the harness from the location at which it is mounted to the connecting straps to any tension sensitive mounting means is preferably less than the length of the connecting strap from its connection to the rigid frame to the same location.
  • the relative lengths are arranged such that the connecting straps remain slack until all tension sensitive mounting means have detached from the rigid frame member. Alternatively, this may not be the case.
  • Another way to view the length requirement is that length 1 must be greater than length 2 where length 1 is the length of the rigid frame member plus the length of the haul line connecting means and length 2 is the length of the harness, from its point of connection to the haul line to its mid-point behind the person overboard, after tension has been placed on the device by the haul line and the harness has detached from the rigid frame member and is tightened around an average sized adult overboard person. All lengths are measured along a line extending from the haul line when being hauled.
  • the difference in lengths is preferably such that a clear space exists between the back of the overboard person and the closest part of the rigid frame member sufficient to allow movement of that part of the rigid frame member with respect to the overboard person, and most preferably of the order of 250mm (although a greater or lesser separation may be employed if desired).
  • Another advantage of this is that the difference in lengths ensures the tension sensitive mounting means will be placed under tension and release the harness when the haul line is hauled.
  • the rigid frame member is free to be manipulated by the rescue rod or person overboard to provide a second support for a more level lift.
  • the tension sensitive mounting means are means for temporarily attaching the harness to individual points on the rigid frame member such that at rest the harness remains attached to the points, and under a predetermined amount of tension, the harness becomes detached from the points.
  • the predetermined amount of tension is preferably designed to be that which would be caused by the weight of a person overboard pulling down on the harness as it is hauled upwards. This weight may be that of a small child, an animal, an adult, or the weight of the smallest expected person or object to be rescued.
  • the mounting means may detach with the harness and remain affixed thereto, or alternatively the harness may become detached from the mounting means leaving the mounting means attached to the rigid frame member.
  • the mounting means may comprise parts which separate upon detachment of the harness from the mounting means, leaving at least some parts on the harness and at least some parts on the rigid frame member.
  • the tension sensitive mounting means are poppers engineered to have the required breakout tolerance, i.e. to separate at the required tension.
  • suitable mounting means are Velcro®, snap fasteners, screw-shaped devices with heads that flex under tension, and the like.
  • the tension sensitive mounting means are preferably mounted to the inner surface of the rigid frame member such that the harness mounted thereon, when tightened, will come directly into contact with a person inside said hollow. Alternatively they may be positioned anywhere on the rigid frame member. Further details of the preferred number and location of the mounting means will be given below.
  • the tension sensitive mounting means may be mounted to the rigid frame member directly, or alternatively may be mounted thereto via flexible or extensible mounts, for example a short flexible toggle or elastic member, whereby the tension sensitive mounting means can
  • the tension sensitive mounting means may be mounted via such flexible mounts. Furthermore, if any tension sensitive mounting means comprise loops as described below, these may be mounted via flexible mounts. The combination of loops and flexible mounts is particularly adapted to accommodate swell since both the tension sensitive mounting means and the harness can move with respect to the frame member without the harness becoming detached. Alternatively there may be no flexible mounts.
  • the haul line connecting means is a means of attaching a haul line to the device (preferably removably), such that the device can be thrown out to a person overboard distant from land or a vessel, and hauled to safety via the haul line.
  • the haul line connecting means connects the haul line to the device in such a way that pulling on the haul line when a person overboard is encircled by the rigid frame member applies tension to the tension sensitive mounting means and releases the harness from the rigid frame member.
  • An advantage of this is that there is no need to pull or otherwise operate any other component to release the harness.
  • the haul line connecting means preferably comprises a carabiner mounted to connecting straps.
  • the carabiner may be any as known in the art, and is permanently or removably mounted to the rigid frame member (preferably via the straps) and attachable to/detachable from the haul line 104.
  • the connecting straps 106 are permanently affixed to the rigid frame member.
  • the device may be otherwise arranged (for example with the use of loops as described below) such that the harness is under tension when hauled with a person therein, causing the tension sensitive mounting means to break and release the harness.
  • An advantage of the haul line connecting means is that the device can be used remotely from land or a vessel, by throwing the device to the person overboard and hauling them to safety via the connection to the haul line. This is faster and safer than manoeuvring a vessel close to the person overboard, and enables overboard persons to be rescued from a greater distance and from a high-sided vessel where rescue via a pole is not possible.
  • the rescue device further comprises a water rescue rod 122 for manipulating said rigid frame member.
  • the rod is preferably extendable, telescopically or otherwise, most preferably up to 8m although it may be longer or shorter.
  • the rod preferably comprises two ends, a head end and a rear end.
  • a head is preferably disposed at the head end.
  • the head preferably comprises a butt 130 and a guidance slot 134.
  • the butt is preferably shaped as shown, such that it when it meets the harness adjuster block the butt provides a surface from which to push against the harness adjuster block and thereby tighten the harness.
  • the butt is preferably shaped as shown to fit around and push on the harness adjuster block shown.
  • the butt and harness adjuster block may be any shapes which co-operate with each other for the former to push down on the latter.
  • the rod may comprise gripping means at its base, which may be opposing jaw members 130 able to be opened and closed from the top of the rod, by any mechanism known in the art.
  • the rod may comprise a hook member or a loop member or other gripping or engaging means with which waterborne objects can be manipulated.
  • the jaw members or hook or the like may be mounted pivotably by any means known in the art, to enable the rod to grip objects from any angle. Most preferably the pivot mechanism can also be operated from the top of the rod.
  • the rod preferably further comprises a ring 132 preferably mounted to a buoyant member such as an end cap as known in the art, which facilitates retrieving the rod from the water if lost overboard.
  • the rod may be otherwise designed so that it can tighten the tightening means.
  • the rod may pull or push on a part of the tightening means to tighten the harness or may engage with the tightening means in any way to operate it.
  • the rescue device further comprises at least one relay line 108.
  • the relay line is a rope, string or the like, which provides a secondary connection between the haul line and the rescue device.
  • the relay line comprises a first end connected to the haul line or the haul line connecting means; and a second end connected to a second point on said rigid frame member, which second point is apart from the first point (that is, the point where the haul line connecting means is attached).
  • the rigid frame member is attached at at least two separate points to the haul line, and therefore can be held substantially horizontally by the haul line.
  • the distance between the first and second points is such that the rigid frame member is stable when held horizontally.
  • the rescue device can be lowered horizontally to encircle the person overboard.
  • the second end of the relay line is removably connectable to said rigid frame member by means of a hook, fastener, knot, tension sensitive mounting means, or any means.
  • the relay lines can be disconnected manually before the device is deployed, to enable the rescue device to be lowered vertically. This may be useful and faster when rescuing a person overboard who is unconscious and lying flat in the water.
  • the device preferably further comprises a pouch 128 wherein the relay line or lines can be enclosed in the pouch when not in use.
  • a pouch 128 wherein the relay line or lines can be enclosed in the pouch when not in use.
  • the pouch may be mounted to the harness, haul line or haul line connecting means, or anywhere on the device, and is preferably mounted to the haul line as shown for convenience.
  • the rigid frame member can be considered to have a front side and a rear side.
  • the front side is that which will be uppermost when hauled upwards and the rear side is that which will be lowermost.
  • the haul line connecting means is mounted to two first points close to said front side, and there are two relay lines which are connected to two second points close to the rear side by first tension sensitive mounting means.
  • the tension sensitive mounting means When tension is applied to the tension sensitive mounting means by hauling the haul line against the weight of a person on the rear of the rigid frame member, the tension sensitive mounting means enable the relay lines to detach from the rigid frame member under tension. In this way the rescue device can be held substantially horizontally before, and substantially vertically after, tension has been applied to said tension sensitive mounting means.
  • An advantage of this is that after horizontal lowering of the rescue device as described above, the rescue device can then be pulled upwards vertically with the person overboard supported thereon.
  • the person overboard may be seated on, slung over, or in any way supported by the rigid frame member when vertical, or may be supported in the harness with the rigid frame member as additional support, either to hold on to, or to provide support beneath the person overboard. This is particularly advantageous if the person overboard is weak and cannot support themselves.
  • the use of both the harness and the frame member for support further enables the person overboard to be hauled from the water in a more horizontal position. This is medically
  • the harness is attached to two further tension sensitive mounting means disposed substantially opposite each other on a left and a right side of the rigid frame member; whereby the harness detaches from the further tension sensitive mounting means when tension is applied to the further tension sensitive mounting means.
  • these further mounting means cause the harness to detach from the rigid frame member and the harness can then be positioned around the person overboard.
  • the harness may be positioned by the person overboard, the rod, or may
  • the harness may move automatically into place around the person overboard, as the rescue device is pulled upwards.
  • the harness may at this stage be tightened, by the person overboard, a rod, gravity, elasticity of the harness or any other means, around the person overboard for additional security.
  • the device comprises at least two tension sensitive mounting means, at least one of which comprises a loop whereby the harness slides readily through the loop when slack, and breaks the mounting means when taut.
  • This tension sensitive mounting means preferably is the same as those described above with the exception that instead of being directly connected to the harness, it comprises a loop to feed the harness through, such that the harness is free to slide through the loop when slack.
  • the loop is large enough and smooth enough that it requires less energy to slide through the loop than to break the mounting means.
  • the haul line connecting means 106 is mounted to two first points close to said front side of the rigid frame member on its outer surface, and there are two relay lines 108 which are connected to two second points close to the rear side of the rigid frame member on its upper surface by a pair of first tension sensitive mounting means 1 10.
  • the device further comprises two second tension sensitive mounting means 1 14 connecting the harness to two opposing points on the left and right sides respectively of the rigid frame member inner surface, towards its rear.
  • the device further comprises two third tension sensitive mounting means 1 16, connecting the harness to two opposing points on the left and right sides respectively of the rigid frame member hollow towards its front.
  • the process is as follows. First the first tension sensitive mounting means break, disconnecting the relay lines and enabling the rescue device to be pulled into a substantially vertical position. The harness is pulled upwards by its connection to the haul line, breaking the third mounting means putting tension on the second tension sensitive mounting means. Next, these second mounting means break releasing the harness fully from the rigid frame member and enabling it to be positioned and/or tightened around the person overboard.
  • the third tension sensitive mounting means each comprise a loop 1 18 connecting the harness slidably to the two opposing points on the left and right sides respectively of the rigid frame member hollow towards its front.
  • the first mounting means break and the harness is pulled upwards by its connection to the haul line
  • the two sides of the harness slide through the loops in the third mounting means until the harness is taut, putting tension on the second mounting means.
  • these second mounting means break.
  • the harness slides further through the loop until taut between the body of the person overboard and the third tension sensitive mounting means, at which point with no further sliding possible, the third mounting means break, releasing the harness fully from the rigid frame member and enabling it to be positioned and/or tightened around the person overboard.
  • the device may further comprise at least one flare, which may be any flare known in the art, such as a pyrotechnic or laser flare.
  • the flare or flares are preferably mounted to a buoy connected to the device via a rope, as known in the art, an advantage being that the overboard person is at a safe distance from the flare and that the buoy can provide further flotation.
  • the flare or flares may be mounted anywhere on the device or connected to the device by any means known in the art.
  • Methods of rescue may involve deploying the device with a flare such that the device can be located easily from a vessel or by an overboard person.
  • the device may further comprise a light source, such as automatically illuminating light sources known in the art, which may be mounted on or connected to the rigid frame member or other part of the device, such as the sling, by any means.
  • the device may further comprise a motor which may be mounted on or connected to the rigid frame member or other part of the device by any means.
  • the device may comprise a rudder or other steering means as known in the art. The motor may be used to propel the device towards the overboard person.
  • Control means may be provided for controlling the speed and direction of the motor and steering means respectively, which are preferably remote control means as known in the art.
  • At least one grab handle may be affixed to any part of the device.
  • a recessed grab handle may be affixed to the outside of the harness cushion.
  • the inside edge of the rigid frame that is adjacent to the harness cushion may comprise a flattened part to allow the grab handle to protrude into thereby ensuring that the harness cushion can remain flush against the rigid frame when at rest in a stowed position of readiness for deployment.
  • That part of the rescue line which is affixed to the frame may be luminously coated or otherwise highly visible for a length of, say, more than 1 cm and that same part may float to assist a person in the water to locate and grab the rescue line in order to pull the frame closer.
  • a container may be provided to hold the device or parts thereof within and may be of a design that will further or separately contain any combination or arrangement of rescue line, line holding pouch, lifting blocks or any other items that may be added from time to time for improving hoisting means.
  • the frame member may be attached to the rescue line by swivel or similar tackle as known in the art.
  • a method of rescue (of an overboard person, animal or other object to be rescued, referred to herein as an overboard person) using the apparatus described herein in a vertical deployment position is disclosed.
  • the method comprises the following steps: [98] (1 ) Ensuring that the haul line connecting means is connected to a haul line; [99] (2)Lowering the rigid frame member substantially vertically to the overboard person. This is achieved by disconnecting the relay lines described above. [100] (3) Positioning the overboard person in the hollow. This may be done using the rescue rod to plunge the rigid frame member under the overboard person, or by a rescue person in the water, or if the overboard person is conscious, they may place themselves in the hollow.
  • any means may be used to position the person overboard in the hollow.
  • [101 ] Hauling the haul line such that the harness is placed under tension and separates from the rigid frame member. The separation may be partial or full but is preferably full separation such that the harness can be tightened.
  • [102] (5) Positioning the harness in a first location around the person overboard. The first location is preferably under the arms of a person overboard such that their arms prevent them from slipping out of the harness. However the first location may be anywhere on the person which enables the harness to support them.
  • the harness may be positioned and/or tightened by the overboard person or by a rescuer using the rescue rod.
  • a method of rescuing an overboard person using the apparatus described herein in a horizontal deployment position is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: [107] (1 ) Ensuring that the haul line connecting means is connected to a haul line. [108] (2) Connecting the second end of at least one relay line to the second point on the rigid frame member as described above for horizontal deployment, whereby the frame member is substantially horizontal; [109] (3) Lowering the rigid frame member substantially horizontally towards and around the overboard person. This is advantageous and the fastest known rescue method when the person is upright and conscious in the water, although it may be used in other situations.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates figuratively how the above steps can be realized.
  • Frames 1 , 2, and 3 From left to right across the top of Figure 4 they are known as Frames 1 , 2, and 3 and from left to right across the bottom of Figure 4 they are known as Frames 4, 5, and 6.
  • Frame 1 shows a throw out method described in paragraphs [1 14]-[122] above.
  • the above disclosure is a description of the ideally preferred rescue method and ideally preferred arrangement of mounting means and harness position, and the rescue device may be arranged and used in many other ways, any of which are possible under the scope of the invention described herein.
  • the rigid frame member or harness or haul line are described as being separate it is foreseen that they may be formed as a unitary construction. That is, where at least two from a list comprising rigid frame member and harness and haul line are stitched or spliced or in any other way joined together in a manner which removes the requirement for haul line connecting means.

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L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de sauvetage en mer permettant de repêcher une personne à la mer. Le dispositif de sauvetage en mer comprend une structure (100) et un harnais (112) monté sur la structure par un moyen de montage agencé de telle sorte que, lorsqu'une tension est appliquée sur un câble porteur (104) raccordé, le harnais se détache de la structure. La présente invention se rapporte également à des procédés correspondants permettant de repêcher une personne à la mer, qui utilisent le dispositif de sauvetage en mer dans un certain nombre de configurations. Le dispositif de l'invention permet de repêcher une personne à la mer et de la porter en position horizontale (ou non verticale).
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