Holding apparatus for a dam unit of a dam installation and a method for holding and raising or lowering such a dam unit
US7094002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B7/36
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Holding apparatus for supporting a dam unit, wherein the apparatus includes a frame structure including at least one support member. The at least one support member is arranged to support the dam unit when the dam unit is raised from a lowered position to a holding position. The at least one support member is at least one of detachably connected to the dam unit and removably engagable with the dam unit. The at least one support member essentially experiences compression forces when the dam unit is supported in a holding position. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
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