Systems, apparatus, and methods for transporting vessels
US11390364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F19/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Vessel transfer systems are provide herein. The systems include bogies, including a pivoting bogie and a rack and pinion bogie, as well as associated cradles, carriages, and power and control units. The pivoting bogie includes a first side frame, a second side frame, at least one wheel coupled with each of the first and second side frames, and a lift member coupled with each of the first and second side frames. The lift member is pivotably coupled to the first side frame. The rack and pinion bogie includes a frame and pinion gears coupled with the frame. The pinion gears can be selectively coupled with a gear rack, such as at a shipyard. Also provided herein are methods of use of one or both of the bogies and associated equipment, such as for moving vessels within a shipyard.
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