Ships – Mooring device – Boom type
Patent
1993-05-07
1994-11-22
Avila, Stephen P.
Ships
Mooring device
Boom type
114218, B63B 2100
Patent
active
053658728
ABSTRACT:
An automatic mooring system for vessels utilizing a transmitter, a transmitter controlled connector assembly at the distal end of each mooring line and a transmitter controlled retraction assembly at the near end of each mooring line. The connector assembly includes a clasp equipped with a hinged gate which is normally locked in a closed position, but is openable in automatic response to a predetermined signal from the transmitter. This function is accomplished within the clasp by a solenoid operated release mechanism, a receiver wired to the solenoid, and a battery power pack for operating the aforesaid electronics. The retraction assembly is connected with the hull of the vessel and includes a reel that is springably biased to retract its associated mooring line, and is further regulated by a control mechanism. The control mechanism is operated in automatic response to the transmitter via a receiver, a solenoid wired with the receiver and an electrical supply for powering the aforesaid electronics. The transmitter is preferably portable, but may also be permanently located on the vessel. The transmitter may operate on the principle of any wireless signal transmission media such as, but not limited to, electro-magnetic radiation.
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Avila Stephen P.
Keefe Peter D.
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