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Mooring system bearing for a tensioned leg platform

US4391554A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 22, 1980
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32721
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mooring system bearing apparatus (28) has a flexible connector (16). The body (32) is connected to a bearing sleeve (52) thru elastomeric bearings 40,42. Stops 44,60 46,62 limit strain of the elastomeric bearings.

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