Mooring device
US5178087A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/507
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Mooring device comprising a vessel with a turntable or the like to which anchor lines are connected extending in different directions and which is rotatable about a vertical axis, which anchor lines, preferably at or adjacent to the point of connection with the vessel, are provided with a hydraulic device which upon overload of one or more of the anchor lines allows extension so that in extremely heavy weather conditions the loads on mooring lines and vessel can be kept under control.
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