Dampening system for use in towing a vessel
US5873320A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/58
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A towboat uses a dampening system with a towline to tow a vessel. The dampening system includes a housing, a beam, a first towline connector, a second towline connector, a spring and a plurality of shock absorbers. The housing is attached to the towboat. The beam is slidably coupled within the housing. The spring resiliently couples the beam to the housing. Each shock absorber is connected to the housing and mechanically coupled to the beam. The towline connector is mechanically coupled to the beam. The towline is connected to the towline connector.
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