Motion decoupling mechanism for fluid swivel stack
US4602586A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B22/021
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanism for decoupling over a selected angle the rotational motion between a marine vessel moored to a single point mooring system such as a single anchor leg mooring (SALM) and the fluid swivel stack of the single point mooring system. The mechanism includes two spaced-apart stops attached to the fluid swivel stack and a coupler positioned between the stops and attached to a mooring swivel at the base of the fluid swivel stack. Shock absorbers may be positioned on each stop between the coupler and each stop.
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