Self-levelling underwater structure
US4497592A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 1981 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/0175
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A self-levelling underwater structure receivable on an upright support implanted in the floor of a body of water and including a hollow unit fitting over the upright support and having a pivot device thereon engaging the upright support so that the hollow unit gravitates to a level position, and a securing assembly for securing the hollow unit to the upright support in the levelled position. A locking assembly is also provided to prevent relative axial movement of the hollow unit and the upright support once the structure is levelled.
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