Marine docking device
US6513449B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A30/30
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A marine docking device according to the present invention includes a fender having a first end coupled to a first arm by a first attachment member and a second end coupled to a second arm by a second attachment member. The first attachment member and the second attachment member are configured to prevent the fender from rotating about a longitudinal axis that passes through the first end and the second end. The first arm includes a compression assembly that facilitates movement of the first end between a first position and a second position. The compression assembly includes a tubular member that is slidable within a sleeve. A spring is compressed between a first spring abutment provided on the sleeve and a second spring abutment provided on the tubular member. The first spring abutment is continuously urged toward an advanced position by the spring.
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