Dual-axis chain support assembly
US7325508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support assembly for a mooring line of a floating vessel comprises a trunnion block which is pivotally supported on the vessel and a stopper block to which the mooring line is releasably secured. One of the trunnion block and the stopper block comprises a convex surface and the other of the trunnion block and the stopper block comprises a concave surface. In operation, the convex surface engages the concave surface to thereby pivotally support the stopper block on the trunnion block.
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