Buoy flotation gimbal
US5116268A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2211/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flotation gimbal for a buoy which comprises a flotation bladder connected o the buoy by a pair of looped risers. The risers are anchored to the buoy by a guide in which the risers are allowed to freely move to maintain even tension on the risers as the position of the flotation bladder is tilted.
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