Modular system for marine floats
US4848260A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B3/064
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A float system comprised of modular units assembled to form relatively rigid floating assemblies in a plurality of configurations is provided. In a preferred embodiment comprising a basic two-tier assembly, the modular units form upper and lower layers which combine to define a buoyant, protected shell. The units are preferably interchangeable so that they may be used for either the upper or lower layer and are assembled in a staggered manner to form overlapping connections. The modular units may be assembled using a buoyant lower layer and a non-buoyant upper layer, or using more than two buoyant layers if desired. Preferred embodiments for unevenly loaded structures include multilayer portions at locations on the structure corresponding to increased loads.
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