Folding carousel for umbilicals
US11345565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carousel for pipe products including cables and umbilicals includes a drum coupled to a carousel adapter, the carousel adapter coupled to a drive unit. The carousel adapter includes an upper base plate opposite a lower base plate, a fixed base leg coupled between the upper base plate and the lower base plate and extending radially outwardly therefrom. The carousel adapter also includes a plurality of foldable base legs coupled between the upper base plate and the lower base plate and extending radially outwardly from the upper and lower base plates. Each of the foldable base legs is disposed about a periphery of the upper and lower base plates and is rotatable about an independent axis perpendicular to the upper base plate and the lower base plate.
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