Anchor line connector
US6663320B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2221/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An offshore construction includes a floating body (1), at least one anchor line (2) for connecting the floating body to the sea bed, the anchor line being connected to the floating body via a flexible top part (4) which is attached to a connector (5) on the floating body. The connector includes a housing (9) having two mutually perpendicular pivot axes (10, 12) with an elongate tubular member (8) extending in the anchor line direction and a latch mechanism (15) for fixation of the anchor line to the floating body and preventing movement in the direction of the sea bed. The connector includes a rod (13), which can be accommodated within the tubular member. The rod is connected to the flexible top part. The rod includes a broad head part (4) for engaging with the latch mechanism (15) and a lower part (16) for engaging with the sidewall of the tubular member and having an attachment member (11) for attaching to the flexible top part (4), the rod being longer than the tubular member such that the attachment member is situated outside of the tubular member.
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