Carousel for flexible product
US8646716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/146
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A carousel for the storage of flexible product, and a method of loading flexible product thereon, wherein said carousel comprises an open drum mounted to rotate around a vertical axis, an elevatable floor, preferably internal to said drum and lifting means for lifting and lowering said elevatable floor. Said lifting means possibly being located between a base of said carousel and said elevatable floor. Said carousel may be of the type designed for location under deck on a marine pipelaying vessel, said flexible product being flexible conduit for the transport of hydrocarbons.
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