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Hydraulic system for tug/barge connections

US5072685A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1990
Grant dateDec 17, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B35/70
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Hydraulic system for controlling tug-barge cables. A closed hydraulic loop is connected to a cylinder and includes a pump to reciprocate the piston and to apply constant tension through the cylinder and piston to the cables.

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