Method for positive locking of tendon bottom connectors
US7465127B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D27/52
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for positive locking of a tension leg platform tendon bottom connector C in a tendon receptacle R contained in a tendon foundation pile P, the bottom connector and receptacle having mating locking elements. A vertical space S is provided in the foundation pile between the tendon receptacle and the soil level inside the pile sufficient to allow vertical entry and locking of the bottom connector and receptacle locking elements, and a material M of sufficient density is placed into the space beneath the tendon bottom connector in the tendon receptacle and the soil level inside the pile to limit downward vertical motion of the bottom connector and prevent accidental release of the locking elements. When required, a sufficient amount of the material may be removed to allow the requisite vertical motion of the bottom connector to release the locking elements.
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