Patent · US Expired

Retractable towing shackle

US4788927A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 1988
Grant dateDec 6, 1988
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B21/56
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for towing an offshore structure which is protected from damage caused by ice impinging on the walls of the structure when the apparatus is not in use by positioning a retractable towing shackle within a recess in an outer wall of the structure.

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