Hydraulic jacks for controlled load transfer
USH488H · kind H · statutory invention registration
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| Grant date | Jul 5, 1988 |
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Abstract
A load transfer device and method is disclosed for rapid, controlled transfer of a load between two support surfaces such as transfer of a prefabricated deck from a barge to an offshore deck support structure. The load transfer device connects a piston chamber to a support base on the barge and receives the prefabricated deck on one end of the piston rod, the other end of which is received within the piston chamber and is supported upon an enclosing membrane of a bladder assembly which distends and contracts as hydraulic fluid enters and is dispelled therefrom to raise, support or lower the piston rod.
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