Ships – Hatches and covers – Inflatable gaskets
Patent
1981-03-16
1982-12-07
Basinger, Sherman D.
Ships
Hatches and covers
Inflatable gaskets
16348, 114178, 114203, 220335, 292128, 2922565, B63B 1914
Patent
active
043621180
ABSTRACT:
A cast aluminum hatchway cover has projecting hinge structure for mating with a hinge housing part affixed on a hatchway coaming. The hinge is detented for holding the cover in closed, partly open and fully open posture. Self-latching lock structure has a foot operable unlocking lever outside the hatchway and an emergency unlocking lever inside the hatchway. The hinge detenting mechanism comprises cams with mating elements located respectively on the cover and hinge housing part.
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Hickmann Horst R.
Koch, Jr. Robert C.
American Commercial Barge Line Co.
Basinger Sherman D.
Brown Laurence R.
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