Offshore platform embarkation facility and offshore platform
US11214937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B2017/006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An offshore platform embarkation facility and an offshore platform, including a lift tower, wherein the lift tower is provided with a climbing device and the lift tower is provided with a transmission structure; a jacking frame, wherein a first moon pool allowing the lift tower to pass through is provided in the jacking frame; a lifting unit, wherein the lifting unit is installed on the jacking frame and the lifting unit is configured to cooperate with the transmission structure to raise and lower the lift tower; a lift platform, wherein a second moon pool allowing the lift tower to pass through is provided in the lift platform, and the lift platform is connected with the lift tower via the climbing device, and the lift platform is located below the jacking frame. When it is needed to load or unload personnel or goods, it is not required to lower the entire offshore platform to the height of the sea surface to enable a ship to be anchored, anchorage of ships and loading or unloading of personnel and goods can be quickly completed simply by means of the offshore platform embarkation facility, which saves energy consumption and time, improves the work efficiency and increases the ser…
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