Pistonless cylinder used for offshore pile gripper
US10145081B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2215/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention discloses a new type of force bearing cylinder which does not use any piston and its related parts for pushing/pulling its stroke. The pistonless cylinder uses ordinary liquids, e.g., fresh water or seawater, as its hydraulic fluid. The pistonless cylinder can work as a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder interchangeably without a need for any modification, and is basically maintenance free during its service life. As one example of its applications, the disclosed pistonless cylinder can be used for deepwater pile grippers in offshore platform installation.
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