Pontoon system and pontoon connecting system and process therefor
US5664517A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pontoon connector system and process are provided which allows pontoons to be connected at sea, even under rough sea conditions, so that the pontoons can be connected, for example, to form a barge. Initially, the pontoons are coupled by cables which are connected to winches disposed on one of the pontoons. The cables are then wound upon the winches to draw the pontoons together until latch members can be connected between the pontoons. Once the latch members connect the pontoons together, conventional connectors can then be inserted between connector sites of the pontoons.
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