Underwater self-aligning fairlead latch device for mooring a structure at sea
US5845893A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underwater self-aligning fairlead latch device is provided for guiding and securing an anchor chain between an offshore structure and an anchor. The fairlead device includes a latch housing pivotally mounted to a fairlead housing. The latch housing includes one or more latches for securing the anchor chain in place. The fairlead housing includes a bending shoe which guides the anchor chain from its orientation within the bending shoe up the platform column to the deck. The fairlead housing is pivotally mounted to the offshore structure.
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