Foundation structure
US9133597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A foundation structure for locating an object mounted on the foundation structure on a sea bed or a river bed comprises an integral buoyancy device having variable buoyancy and a rigid control surface. The integral buoyancy device is movable relative to the foundation structure to vary the position of the rigid control surface and to control the position of the center of buoyancy relative to the position of the center of gravity. This stabilizes the foundation structure during submergence and surfacing. A method for controlling the deployment and retrieval of the foundation structure is also described.
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