Floating dock structure
US7784419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C1/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floating dock structure is comprised of a pair of single-piece side rails secured together in spaced-apart substantially parallel relationship by a plurality of single-piece cross-members connected between the side rails to a lower tubular portion thereof. The side rails are hollow, tubular aluminum extruded side rails defining a top wall, an exterior side wall, a bottom wall and an interior side wall spaced inwardly from the exterior side wall. Elongated deck support stringers are secured in spaced-apart relationship on a top wall of the cross-members. Decking floor members are supported by the deck support stringers elevated from the top face of the cross-members a distance of up to about five inches (5 inches) to create underfloor passages adapted for the passage of conduits and services material. Floatation support casings are secured under the cross-members.
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