Rocker arm marine tensioning system
US6585455B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/006
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tensioning riser system for supporting marine elements such as risers which extend form a fixed lower end at a subsea base or foundation to a moving, floating superstructure. The tensioning system has a lever arm pivotally connected to both the superstructure and the upper end of the marine element and a tension controlling strut member pivotally connected to both the superstructure and the lever arm.
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