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Docking apparatus for ships

US4549835A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1983
Grant dateOct 29, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B59/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A docking apparatus comprises a drive truck adapted to run along a side wall of a dock approximately horizontally, a surface treating truck connected to the drive truck at all times and having a hull surface treating device, and a docking truck connectable to and separable from the drive truck and having a retractable hull suction disk. The drive truck only is provided with drive units for running.

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