ПРИЧАЛ ДЛЯ СУДОВ, ИМЕЮЩИЙ ВСТРОЕННЫЙ БУНКЕР ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ

Предложен причал (1), имеющий верхнюю поверхность (12), содержащую проезжую поверхность для движения транспорта, и одну или более приемных камер (2, 2′, 2″). Приемные камеры (2, 2′, 2″) выполнены с возможностью введения в них якорной цепи (4) и расположены под полезной площадью (16), находящейся на верхней поверхности (12) причала или ассоциированной с ней. Каждая приемная камера (2, 2′, 2″) снабжена крышкой (23), в закрытом положении образующей участок указанной проезжей поверхности. Соседние или смежные приемные камеры (2, 2′, 2″) соединены одна с другой проходом (22, 22′), расположенным в верхней части приемной камеры (2, 2′, 2″) и выполненным с возможностью размещения в нем части якорной цепи (4). Предложен способ хранения и технического обслуживания якорной цепи (4), в котором техническое обслуживание якорной цепи (4) проводят в пункте (6) технического обслуживания, находящемся на причале (1) или рядом с указанным причалом. Способ включает следующие операции: обеспечивают якорную цепь ...

ОТСТОЙНИК ГИДРОТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО СООРУЖЕНИЯ

ВЕРТИКАЛЬНОЕ ОТБОЙНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Вертикальное отбойное устройство, содержащее раму, полые амортизаторы и приспособления для крепления к защищаемому сооружению, отличающееся тем, что рама включает швеллер, внутри которого с шагом, чуть большим длины амортизаторов, закреплены горизонтальные пластины с отверстиями для стержня, образующие вертикальные модули, в каждом модуле на стержне установлен амортизатор, причем стержень жестко соединен с верхней и нижней пластинами, над вертикальными модулями расположен верхний горизонтальный модуль, образованный задней, нижней стенками и боковинами, между которыми закреплен горизонтальный стержень, на стержне установлен амортизатор, по краям рамы смонтированы боковые стенки с внутренними трапециевидными ребрами, в верхней части рамы прикреплены упоры с внешними ребрами и планка с отверстиями для крепежных элементов, в нижней части рамы швеллер соединен с крайним нижним трапециевидным ребром при помощи книц.2. Отбойное устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что пластины выполнены закругленной ...

Причальное устройство для судоходных шлюзов

Гидродинамическое отбойное устройство Баранова

Изобретение относится к оборудованию причальных гидротехнических сооружений. Цель изобретения - упрощение устройства и улучшение его эксплуатационных характеристик. Гидродинамическое отбойное устройство включает шарнирно подвешенный балансир 1. Он выполнен с запасом плавучести и с деревянной обшивкой. Балансир подвешен на оси 2 к несущей конструкции 3. Точка подвеса расположена ниже уровня воды. Балансир связан с противовесом 4 в точке его подвески. Противовес конструктивно выполнен с возможностью его использования в качестве фиксирующего упора. При навале обладающий запасом избыточной плавучести балансир, воспринимая энергию навала, поворачивается на оси до тех пор, пока возникающий при этом реактивный момент не уравновесит момент, создаваемый энергией навала, или займет предельное положение, фиксируемое упором, который является и противовесом. Во время стоянки судна у причала балансиром обеспечивается синхронная реакция на подвижки судна, что создает условия безопасной стоянки при волнении ...

Küstenvorgelagerte Schiffsbe- und entladestation

MOORING DEVICE

... 1459027 Measuring tension electrically STRAINSTALL Ltd 18 March 1975 [26 April 1974] 18392/74 Heading G1N Apparatus for measuring the tension in a rope mooring a boat to a hook 13 Fig. 1 attached by two cheek plates 7 and pins 4, 10 to a rotatable trunnion 1, comprises resistance strain gauges 17-24 Fig. 2 mounted on flats in recessed regions 25 of the pin 4 (or 10) and connected in a Wheatstone bridge network. The pin 4 is fixed to one cheek plate 7 by locking plate 16 with the flats supporting the strain gauges located parallel to the direction of the load force on the hook 13. Leads from the strain gauges are taken through channels in the centre of pin 4, and an amplifier 36 may be provided in a cavity 37 at one end of the pin.

Berthing unit

A floating berthing unit 10 has a V-shaped notch 12 to receive the bow of a ship 11, the sides of the notch being provided with pneumatic roller fenders 18 to absorb the berthing energy of the ship. The other side of the unit is provided with fenders 23 of hardwood timber facing which are arranged to transmit the berthing energy to piles 17. The unit has both dry tanks and water ballast tanks. ...

A system for mooring a floating structure

Mooring systems for floating vessels positioned off-shore. A rigid column extends from the sea floor and provides a single-point mooring for a barge or other floating structure which includes facilities for storing oil or liquified gases. The barge may also include facilities for liquefying gases. A fluid line for oil or gas extends from below the water line inside the vertical column to the mooring point above the water line. A pair of mooring arms is pivotally attached to a table pivoted on the mooring point, and the arms diverge with their other ends attached to the barge at zones spaced from each other. The arms are extensible and each of them has a compensator which tends to hold each arm to a predetermined length. Each compensator also restrains the rate of movement during extension and contraction of its arm. A fluid-flow line extends from the mooring point to the barge with flexible interconnections between the fluid-flow lines above the water line. A third arm is provided in certain ...

Coastal installation of loading or unloading of liquid at cryogenic temperature.

Device of damping.

ANCHORING SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE CONTROL

Mooring device

Floating barrier units

HAWSER GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR QUICK RELEASE MOORING HOOKS

The present invention provides a hawser guidance system, adaptable to a quick release mooring hook assembly, which is provided with a hook and a vertical arm supporting a rope carrier that can orient itself aligned with the direction of an incoming hawser or mooring cable, and, optionally, with a righting bar located in front of the hook for righting the eye, in such a way as to guide the eye of the hawser or mooring cable to the hook and to engage the hook of a quick release mooring hook assembly.

SLAVE SHIP HANDLING

RETROFIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR DOCKSIDE POWER PEDESTALS

A retrofit receptacle assembly includes one or more receptacle housing members, each haying an inner portion which extends outwardly beyond the housing member defining an asymmetrical opening therebetween to secure a male connector. The inner portion includes openings to secure electrical prong members from the male connector. Electrical connectors extend from the inner portion to electrical power lines from a dockside power pedestal. A mounting assembly portion of the retrofit receptacle assembly secures the receptacle to the dockside power pedestal.

DOCK INSTALLATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

A method of installing a dock includes providing first and second dock sections, each having a bottom transport member, and a dock support that supports the dock section when installed. The first dock section is installed adjacent to a shoreline. The dock lifting device of a dock cart is attached to the second dock section and the lifting device of the dock cart lifts the first end of the second dock section such that the second dock section is supported by the bottom transport member and the cart transport member. The cart moves the second dock section along the first dock section until the first end of the second dock section is adjacent to the second end of the first dock section. The lifting device then lowers the first end of the second dock section to be level with the second end of the first dock section.

Stossschutzeinrichtung vor Schleusentoren, insbesondere Stemm- und Hubtoren

Stossschutzeinrichtung für Schleusentore

Unter Federeinwirkung stehende Stosschutzeinrichtung an Stemmtoren von Schleusenanlagen

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen von Gegenständen, inbesondere von Booten, an einen festen oder beweglichen Fixpunkt bei sich veränderndem Niveau.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Befestigen von Gegenständen (zB. Booten (4)). Die Vorrichtung hat die Eigenschaft, dass sie es möglich macht, dass sich bei verändernden Niveaus (z.B. Wasserstand eines Gewässers) die Befestigung dem Niveau automatisch anpasst. Damit ist keine manuelle, individuelle und aufwändige Verstellung der Befestigung bei sich änderndem Niveau mehr notwendig.

СПОСІБ РОЗКРІПЛЕННЯ СТОЯНКОВОЇ ПЛАВУЧОЇ СПОРУДИ

Спосіб розкріплення стоянкової плавучої споруди включає замикання кріпильної споруди типу серга навколо палу. Попередньо кріпильну споруду типу серга стаціонарно закріплюють на суші. Пал приварюють до борту стоянкової плавучої споруди в двох точках по місцю з урахуванням серги, що закріплена на суші стаціонарно.

СООРУЖЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ДОКОВАНИЯ СУДОВ

Сооружение для докования судов содержит понтон в виде водотоннажной конструкции, которая обеспечивает превышение сил плавучести над силами тяжести судна, и жесткую платформу, которая выполнена в виде жесткой рамы с размещенной на ней передвижной роликовой тележкой с приемочными кильблоками. Рама одной стороной шарнирно прикреплена к береговому быку, а противоположной стороной прикреплена к понтону.

A digs into the type harbor basin

For bridges of the movable ship interception method

DEVICE Of MOORING

Device for supplying electrical power to moored ships

DEVICE FOR STORING AND HANDLING OF COMPOSITE SHEETING: THEY FLOAT ON WATER IN LAGOONS OR PONDS

INSTALLATION COTIERE OF LOADING OR UNLOADING OF LIQUID HAS TEMPERATURE CRYOGENIC

THE COLLISION PROTECTION DEVICE BODY FLOATING AT THE DERIVATIVE

MOORING DEVICE

MOBILE SHIRTS BALLASTABLES FOR METAL PILES OR DOLPHINS

Protection for offshore installations against shocks - has top of mooring post bent over to equalise deflections due to water depth changes

MOVABLE LINERS BALLASTABLE PILE METALLIC OR DOLPHIN DUCS-D'

Chemise mobile ballastable pour pieu métallique ou duc-d'Albe (11), un ponton flottant ou élément de ponton flottant étant destiné à être maintenu par un ou plusieurs de ces pieux métalliques ou ducs-d'Albe (11), caractérisée par le fait qu'elle consiste en un tube (1) d'un diamètre légèrement inférieur à celui du pieu ou duc-d'Albe (11) qui est destiné à le recevoir pour lui permettre de coulisser verticalement à l'intérieur de celui-ci, ledit tube (1) étant fermé à son extrémité supérieure afin que le volume d'air emprisonné à l'intérieur lui assure une flottabilité suffisante pour lui permettre de suivre, en position d'utilisation, les mouvements ascendants et descendants de l'eau ou des marées, en laissant toujours dépasser de l'eau sa tête (2) afin de permettre la fixation de cette dernière à la sous-face dudit ponton flottant ou élément de ponton flottant à mettre en place, afin de ne pas leur faire porter le poids de la chemise.

FLOATING PLATFORM FOR VESSEL MOORING

shock absorbing type car stopper block

... 본 발명은 몸체 내에 완충유닛이 마련되어 완충유닛에 의해 차량 충돌시 몸체에 가해지는 충격이 완화될 수 있도록 함으로써 차량 충돌시의 충격에도 몸체의 고정상태가 견고히 유지되어 차량의 진행 차단이 안정적으로 이루어질 수 있도록 한 것으로, 내부에 충진재 충진을 위한 공간이 마련된 몸체; 상기 몸체 내에 장착되어 차량 충돌시의 충격을 완화하는 완충유닛; 상기 몸체 하부의 지면에 삽입되어 완충유닛을 고정하는 고정부재;를 포함하는 것이다.

Supporting device for loading the ship of marine structure

mooring method of double ship on the quay wall

SEASHORE STRUCTURE AND A CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF FOR EASILY BUILDING THE STRUCTURE WITHOUT POLLUTION BY ACCUMULATING CONCRETE CAISSONS AT SOFT LAYER PILES

PURPOSE: A seashore structure and a construction method thereof are provided to simply build the structure without inducement of environmental pollution even at a region than water is deep below the sea level or a soft layer is deep inside, to facilitate the construction, and to cut down the construction cost and shorten vacant hours. CONSTITUTION: A seashore structure comprises plural steel or concrete piles(10) vertically installed through a soft layer(1) of the sea bottom to a hard ground(3); concrete caissons(8) formed of pile insertion holes(14) to insert the piles and fitted into the pile to be accumulated on the soft layer; and a ready-made or field poured concrete coat layer(9) placed over the upper end of the accumulated concrete caissons. Plural wires or iron-bar insertion holes are formed on the periphery of the concrete caisson. Anchor wires(18) or iron bars are fitted into the insertion holes to be settled at the lower side of the caisson. © KIPO 2006 ...

MOORING DEVICE OF FLOATING PLANT AND MOORING METHOD THEREOF

TERMINAL SYSTEM OF BOX OF SERVICE LINE

MARITIME PLATFORM MONOATRACAVEL

SYSTEM ABSORVEDOR OF SHOCKS

ANORDNING FOR FORTOJNING AV EN FLYTANDE KONSTRUKTION

DEVICE FOR PROTECTING PORT QUAYS

Device (2) for protecting port quays (1) from hydrodynamic flows generated by thrusters of naval means (3) during docking and/or detachment from the quay (1), which quays (1) have at least one wall (11) facing the direction of the naval means (3) during docking and/or detachment, which wall (11) is partially immersed in water. Device (2) for protecting port quays (1) from hydrodynamic flows generated by thrusters of naval means (3) during docking and/or detachment from the quay (1), which quays (1) have at least one wall (11) facing the direction of the naval means (3) during docking and/or detachment, which wall (11) is partially immersed in water. The said device (2) comprises a panel element (21) which can be positioned at said wall (11), superimposed on said wall (11) and interposed between said wall (11) and the said naval means (3), which panel element (21) is arranged in such a way as to be at least partially immersed in water. The said device (2) comprises a panel element (21) which ...

FLOATING-TYPE MARINE STRUCTURE USING PONTOON

Provided is a floating-type marine structure using a pontoon with a low center of gravity. The present invention comprises: a pontoon provided with a recessed space on the lower part thereof so as to form an underwater seated groove into which sea water is drawn in; and a weighted board, attached to the bottom of the pontoon, for lowering the center of gravity of the marine structure and reducing the loss of the drawn in sea water. The floating-type marine structure according to the present invention is comparatively less affected by the waves and storms as the center of gravity of the structure is located in the lower part thereof. Thus, such problems as a walker walking on the board above the structure falling into the water or a moored yacht sustaining damage from bumping into the floating marine structure can be reduced.

MOORING SYSTEM AND RELATED MEANS

A mooring system comprising or including: a rail fixed generally parallel to a mooring face of a dock; and a carriage associated with the rail, the carriage including wheels to facilitate translation of the carriage with respect to the rail in a manner preventing derailment of the carriage, a prime mover to effect said translation, means of releasably fixing the carriage to the said rail or dock and a means which provides releasable engagement with the hull of a vessel and which is dependent from said carriage.

A MOORING DEVICE FOR HOLDING A FLOATING VESSEL ADJACENT A MOORING FACILITY

A mooring device which includes a suction force attraction means capable of engaging onto a vessel to connect the vessel to a mooring facility, wherein the suction force attraction means is movable relative to the mooring facility to be capable of being retracted to a condition such that at least one fender disposed from the mooring facility prevents the engagement of the vessel with the suction force attraction means.

Floating standoff collection basin

A collection basin for use adjacent a vessel or structure in open water for collecting material from the vessel or structure to prevent its dissemination in the water. The collection basin includes a floating boom spaced from the vessel, and a tension cable to deploy the basin. At respective ends, flaps are formed to prevent escape of the captured material out of the ends of the basin. The flaps are formed with connection means such as flexible magnets that attach to the ferrous material of the vessel or structure to provide a fluid seal and maintain the basin in place.

MULTILAYER MARINE WRAPS

A multilayer marine wrapping is proposed wherein each layer has a removal strip and the removal strips are staggered, such that a single layer can be removed at a time. 1. A marine protective covering , said covering comprising a plurality of layers of plastic film , every two layers having a removal strip associated therebetween , the layers arranged so that removal strips are staggered in location with respect to one another and so that a single outermost layer can be removed using an outermost removal strip.2. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , further comprising a release layer between every two layers of plastic film.3. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , said release layer being a release liner.4. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , said release layer being a release coating.5. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , wherein said plastic film is shrink wrap film.6. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , wherein said removal strip comprises a line of perforations.7. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , comprising three layers of plastic film.8. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , comprising four layers of plastic film.9. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , comprising five layers of plastic film.10. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , wherein said removal strip comprises a line of filament having a grippable tab at one end for gripping and pulling so as to cut said plastic film with said filament.11. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , wherein said plastic film is shrink wrap film claim 1 , wherein said removal strip comprises a line of filament embedded under said plastic film claim 1 , said filament having a grippable tab at one end for gripping and pulling so as to cut said plastic film.12. The marine protective covering of claim 1 , wherein said plastic film is shrink wrap film claim 1 , wherein said removal strip comprises a line of filament embedded under said plastic film claim 1 , ...

ПРИБРЕЖНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ПОГРУЗКИ И РАЗГРУЗКИ СУДОВ ГРУЗАМИ И СПОСОБ ЕГО СООРУЖЕНИЯ

FIELD: hydraulic engineering structures. SUBSTANCE: this relates basically to loading and unloading of mainly liquid cargo such as crude oil or liquified natural gas and/or loose bulk materials. In construction of coastal ship loading/unloading terminal, arranged in water area at distance from each other larger than ship width are at least two berths for ships. Each berth is made in the form of floating container or settler of length equal to at least length of ship. Aforesaid containers or settlers are located parallel to each other with creation of navigable waterway between them which is perpendicular to prevailing direction of wind and/or water flow and drift of ice. Navigable waterway is provided with counterlocated inlet and outlet which have extending guards against oil slip. Each berth at side opposite to its mooring wall can be made with sloped fill having streamline configuration in plan. Floating containers or settlers can be arranged on common supporting plate, and sloped fills can be made with supporting sites for location of personnel and equipment. EFFECT: high efficiency. 19 cl, 6 dwg 5959960с ПЧ ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) (51) МПК ВИ “” 2 096 555 ^С1 Е О2 В 3/06 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 95103734/13, 17.03.1995 (30) Приоритет: 19.03.1994 ОЕ С 9404668.9 (46) Дата публикации: 20.11.1997 (56) Ссылки: Авторское свидетельство СССР М 1714022, кп. Е 02 В 306, 1992. (71) Заявитель: Др.Йоахим Шварц[ОЕ] (72) Изобретатель: Др.Йоахим Шварц[ОЕ] (73) Патентообладатель: Др.Йоахим Шварц[ОЕ] (54) ПРИБРЕЖНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ПОГРУЗКИ И РАЗГРУЗКИ СУДОВ ГРУЗАМИ И СПОСОБ ЕГО СООРУЖЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Использование: В гидротехнических сооружениях, а именно, при компоновке прибрежного узла погрузки и разгрузки судов грузами, преимущественно, наливными как, например, нефть или сжиженный природный газ и/или насыпными. а также при сооружении такого погрузочно-разгрузочного узла. Сущность изобретения: при ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ БЕРЕГОВОГО КРЕПЛЕНИЯ НАПЛАВНЫХ СООРУЖЕНИЙ

Устройство для берегового крепления наплавных сооружений, содержащее на горизонтально расположенной плите балку с вертикально установленной тумбой, отличающееся тем, что балка выполнена Т-образного сечения в плане, а тумба снабжена поворотной обоймой, продольная ось которой совпадает с продольной осью тумбы.

АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННОЕ ШВАРТОВНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО КАМЕРЫ ШЛЮЗА

Полезная модель относится к области эксплуатации водного транспорта, а именно к техническим средствам для автоматического захвата маломерных судов, в том числе надводных безэкипажных с целью их удержания в заданной точке во время шлюзования. Устройство захвата размещено на полом металлическом коробе, выполненном с возможностью удержания на поверхности воды с ограниченным вертикальным и возвратно-поступательным перемещением относительно боковой стенки плавучего рыма и закрепленном на ней с помощью системы удержания. Первый элемент удержания выполнен в виде телескопического цилиндра, один конец которого шарнирно соединен с боковой стенкой короба, а другой - с боковой стенкой плавучего рыма, а второй элемент в виде поворотного рычага, один конец которого шарнирно соединен с дном короба, а другой - с боковой стенкой плавучего рыма. Обеспечивается возможность автоматической швартовки безэкипажных судов, включая маломерные, при их шлюзовании в камере шлюза. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

ШВАРТОВНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО КАМЕРЫ ШЛЮЗА

Полезная модель относится к области эксплуатации водного транспорта, а именно к техническим средствам для автоматического захвата безэкипажных или автономных надводных судов с целью их удержания в заданной точке. Устройство предназначено для швартовки судов при их шлюзовании в камере шлюза. Для решения проблемы швартовное устройство камеры шлюза, выполненное так же, как и прототип, в виде плавучего рыма, располагаемого в стенке камеры шлюза с возможностью перемещения по вертикальной оси при опорожнении и наполнении камеры, и содержащее устройство захвата швартуемого судна в виде вакуум-присоса с шарнирно-рычажным механизмом, закрепленным на рыме, и связанный с вакуум-присосом через гибкие связи и воздуховоды вакуум-насос с пневмоприводом, в отличие от прототипа, дополнительно содержит блок управления, расположенный на горизонтальной поверхности плавучего рыма и включающий связанные между собой АИС-транспондер (автоматическую идентификационную систему), RTK-базовую станцию (Real Time Kinematic ...

ТУМБА ШВАРТОВАЯ

... 1. Устройство для удержания судна возле причала, характеризующееся тем, что содержит тумбу швартовую, представляющую собой цельную конструкцию и состоящую из основания с наклонной полой цилиндрической опорой с выступающим оголовком в виде козырька, и закладную деталь, выполненную с возможностью соединения с тумбой швартовой посредством крепежных элементов и состоящую из основания в виде шестигранника, на котором закреплены вертикальные полые стойки для размещения крепежных элементов.2. Устройство по п. 1, характеризующееся тем, что основание тумбы швартовой выполнено с отверстиями, расположенными в углублениях для размещения гаек крепежных элементов заподлицо с основанием тумбы швартовой.3. Устройство по п. 1, характеризующееся тем, что выполнено из сверхпрочного чугуна или шаровидного чугуна.4. Устройство по п. 1, характеризующееся тем, что оголовок выполнен с отверстием для возможности заполнения внутренней полой части тумбы бетоном.5. Устройство по п. 1, характеризующееся тем, что основание ...

ПРИБРЕЖНЫЙ ПУНКТ ПОГРУЗКИ И РАЗГРУЗКИ СУДОВ И СПОСОБ ЕГО СООРУЖЕНИЯ

Способ сооружения прибрежного пункта погрузки и пункт, в частности, для погрузки и разгрузки наливного и/или насыпного груза, как, например нефти или сжиженного природного газа. В способе сооружения прибрежного пункта два плавучих контейнера или отстойника с длиной по меньшей мере соответствующей длине судна, располагают друг от друга на расстоянии, большем ширины судна, в результате чего создаются входной и выходной каналы, которые направляют перпендикулярно к господствующему на месте расположения направлению ветра и/или течения, в частности к основному направлению дрейфа льда. Контейнеры или отстойники выполнены в виде причала для судов.

Сборно-разборный причал

Плавучее причальное сооружение

Швартовное устройство

Изобретен1 е относится к гидротехническим сооружения.м. Цель изобретения - повышение надежности и улупнение условий стоянки судна у нричала путем ограничения перемещений судна. Швартовное уст ройство вк.тючает две связи 1 и 2. Связь 1 выполнена треугольной, а связь 2 - в впде одиночной штанги. Обе связи соединен) с причалом 3 и судном 4 с помо1цью ров 5 и 6 с горизонтальной осью , параллельной причалу и диаметральной 1лос- кости судпа, п арнира 7 с вертикальной осью врашепия и шарниров 8 с горизонтальной осью вращения. Выполнение 11арниров 7, 8 с осями, расположенными в разных 1лос- костях, обес ечивает подвижность судна от носительно нричала и снижает нагрузк на причал и судно. 4 з. п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

Судовая аппарель

Improvements in or relating to apparatus for berthing and moving ships or boats along piers, locks, quaysides and embankments

... 701,606. Berthing ships. TAPP, E. T. J., and TAPP, P. J. R. Aug. 18,-1952 [May 18, 1951], No. 11725/51. Class 114 In an apparatus for berthing vessels a number of wheels or endless tracks are arranged during berthing to be disposed between the sides of the vessel and of a pier, lock, quayside, embankment or the like and means are provided for driving at least one of the wheels or endless tracks. In the embodiment of Fig. 2 four wheels 10 are mounted on the vessel 11 to engage the walls 23. A fluid pressure system 17, 18, 19, 20 having a compressor 21 driven by the engine 22 of the vessel supplies fluid under pressure to a reciprocable ram 16 to which is connected a chain 14 mounted on sprocket wheels 12 for driving the wheels 10 through a ratchet mechanism. A brake mechanism is associated with the wheels. In the embodiment of Fig. 3 the wheels 10 are mounted on opposite sides of a two-walled pier 26 on lever arms 28 having means for effecting and equalizing, swinging movement of the arms ...

Mooring system with mooring points attached to a buoyant member

A mooring for a vessel on a body of water, the mooring comprises at least one mooring point 32 connected to a buoyant member 24. The buoyant member is movably connected to a fixed member 12 such that movement of the buoyant member caused by fluctuations in the water level during use causes a corresponding movement of the one or more mooring points relative to the fixed member. The mooring points are therefore maintained at a constant height above the water's level.

MARINE MOORING INSTALLATIONS

Motion compensators and mooring devices

A compensator for providing resilience in a connection between relatively moveable objects comprises a piston (3) working in a cylinder (2) which is surrounded by a larger coaxial cylinder (1) joined thereto by annular wall members (1a) thus defining about the cylinder (2) a pair of annular reservoirs (8,9). The piston (3) divides the cylinder (2) into a pair of chambers (6,7), chamber (6) being connected by conduit (12) to reservoir (9) and chamber (7) being connected by conduit (10) to reservoir (8). Each reservoir contains a mixture of liquid and gas while the chambers contain liquid. Elongation of the connection between the objects causes withdrawal of the piston (3) with consequent expansion of the volume of gas in reservoir (9) against atmospheric pressure and against pressure developed in reservoir (8) as a consequence of decrease of gas volume therein.

SYSTEM AND OPERATION PROCEDURE OF A MECHANISM FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS

APPARATUS TO THE CREATION OF SHIPS

MOVEMENT COMPENSATORS.

Double mooring bollard

BOLLARD

DEVICE FOR MOORING A FLOATING BODY TO A MOORING TOWER

Mooring system (Marine)

MOORING SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE CONTROL

A vessel mooring system which includes at least two mooring robots secured to a terminal, each robot includes an attractive force attachment element eg. a vacuum cup and a base structure fixed relative to the terminal. The attachment element is able to be engaged with a vertically extending side vessel surface and to exert an attractive force normal to the vessel surface at where it is to be attached. Each robot includes means to measure the attractive force between the attachment element and the vessel to provide an ~attractive force capacity reading~. Also provided is a means to measure the force between the attachment element and the fixed structure of the mooring robot to provide a ~normal force reading~. From monitoring of the relationship between the attractive force capacity reading and the normal force a control of the mooring robot can be provided such that if there is a tending to separate the attachment elements from said vessel the attractive force may be increased and/or alarm ...

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MOORED FLOATING VESSELS

RELEASABLE HOOK

A releasable hook, the releasable hook comprising: a frame; a generally, U-shaped hook having a first leg and a second leg; a first means mounting the U-shaped hook on the frame so as to allow the hook to rotate with respect to the frame; a stop; the stop being mounted on a pawl; the pawl being movable to move the stop for engagement and disengagement with the first leg of the U-shaped hook; a cam plate; the cam plate being movable; a cam follower on the pawl for following the movement of the cam plate; a balance lever; the balance lever having a bearing surface for bearing against the cam plate; the balance lever being movable; a release lever; the release lever being movable for moving away from the balance lever to allow the balance lever to allow the cam plate to move to allow the pawl and the stop to move away from the first leg to allow the U-shaped hook to rotate.

SOLAR POWER SYSTEM FOR MARINE DOCK

A solar power system for a marine dock includes a telescoping vertical member affixed to a dock via a bracket. A solar panel is pivotably and rotatably affixed to the top end of the telescoping vertical support. A weatherproof equipment container is affixed to the telescoping vertical support. A meter unit, battery, and inverter are housed within the weatherproof equipment container. First leads connect the solar panel to the meter unit, which is configured to measure and display energy and/or power generated by the solar panel. Second leads are configured so that current is passed through the meter unit to the battery in a charging configuration. A third lead connects one terminal of the battery to a measurement terminal on the meter unit, which is configured to measure and display the output voltage of the battery. Fourth leads connect the battery to the inverter in a discharge configuration.

SURFACE FINISH OF CEMENTITOUS NATURE AND CONTAINING GLASS BEADS

A surface finish for application to a substrate comprising vertical, horizon tal or sloping surfaces of a structure or object, the su rface finish comprising: a matrix formed from a combination of at least a cementit ous material, water and glass beads of either the same s ize or a blend of at least two different sizes and an adhesive.

Wing-in-ground-effect vehicle base

Floating marina

Mooring device

Single-pile hoop shelving type berthing component mounting structure

Intelligent fast release hook

Mute berthing device for ship

The invention relates to the technical field of ship berthing, and discloses a ship mute berthing device which comprises an equipment unit, a ship berthing unit, a ship berthing unit, a ship berthing unit and a ship berthing unit. And the parking unit comprises an upper fixing seat and a lower fixing seat which are arranged on the inclined plane of the wharf, a metal rod arranged between the upper fixing seat and the lower fixing seat, a floating traction component arranged on the metal rod, and a cleaning component arranged on the floating traction component, and the floating traction component is connected with the ship. According to the ship mute docking device, the position of a traction point is automatically adjusted according to the change of the water level, so that a ship is always parked near a wharf, and the ship is convenient to maintain or use; the ship docking requirement under the condition that the water level is greatly changed within a short time is met, and the ship is ...

Variable cross section pile for landing quays - has constant bore diameters and variable outside diameter

Steel dolphin, compound, and flexible device

Réseau de boîtes à bornes, en particulier pour bateaux amarrés à un quai.

L'invention concerne un réseau de boîtes à bornes. Elle est caractérisée par le fait que le réseau comprend une série de boîtes à bornes, des plaques de couverture autoverrouillables mais laissant libre une ouverture pour le passage d'une conduite branchée sur une prise, le fond de chacune des boîtes à bornes étant incliné en direction d'un trou de vidange et au moins une conduite d'alimentation racccordée aux diverses prises. L'invention concerne en particulier les bateaux amarrés à un quai.

Crush iron mooring

Anchoring device for maintaining e.g. floating pontoon used to facilitate accosting of ships, on water body, has elastomeric dampers provided between pads and frame and adapted to allow damping between pile and slide structure

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'ancrage (1) sur une étendue d'eau comprenant : - un pieu (2) assujetti au fond de l'étendue d'eau, - une structure coulisseau (3), apte à coulisser verticalement le long du pieu (2), comprenant un châssis (4), rigide, et des patins (5) solidaires dudit châssis (4), répartis sur la circonférence du pieu (2), destinés à glisser sur la surface extérieure dudit pieu pour assurer le guidage de la structure coulisseau (3) le long dudit pieu (2). Le dispositif comprend des amortisseurs élastomères (6) respectivement prévus entre chacun des patins (5) et le châssis (4), aptes à permettre un amortissement entre le pieu (2) et ladite structure coulisseau (3), lesdits patins (5) étant solidarisés au châssis (4) grâce à des cages (7) dudit châssis (4), chaque patin (5) étant rigidement solidaire d'un support (8) maintenu prisonnier dans l'une desdites cages du châssis, l'amortisseur élastomère (6) étant intercalé entre ledit support (8) et une paroi fond (70) de ...

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND OF CENTRALIZATION OF DATA ECHANGEES ENTERS THE SHIPS ARRIVING AT THE PORT AND THE HARBOUR OFFICE OF THE AFORESAID PORT

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé permettant l'exploitation de la gestion technique et financière des navires. Il comprend un pylône 4 de détection et de surveillance sonore et visuelle qui coopère avec l'ordinateur de la capitainerie 7 jusqu'à l'arrivée du navire à quai. Cet ordinateur traite également les informations de l'embarcation à quai 3 grâce à un boîtier portatif manipulé par l'utilisateur du navire et relié à la borne du quai 2, elle-même raccordée sur l'ordinateur de la capitainerie. Le procédé et le dispositif selon l'invention sont plus spécialement destinés aux ports de plaisance. The invention relates to a method and a device for implementing this method allowing the use of the technical and financial management of ships. It includes a pylon 4 for detection and sound and visual surveillance which cooperates with the captaincy computer 7 until the ship arrives at the dock. This computer also processes the information of the boat at the dock 3 thanks to a portable box handled by the user of the vessel and connected to the terminal of the dock 2, itself connected to the computer of the harbor master's office. The method and the device according to the invention are more especially intended for marinas.

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR A MOORED FLOATING VESSEL

Plant for loading and unloading of tankers in free waters

MOORING BUOY

Protective device of the floating barrier type

A protective device ( 1 ) of the “floating barrier” type for preventing a floating body from colliding with a construction includes a barrier element ( 2 ) consisting of a cable provided with floats ( 4 ), each of the two ends ( 2 a ) of which cable is connected to a respective one of the posts ( 3 ), and at least one of which ends is connected to the respective one of the posts ( 3 ) via an energy-dissipation system ( 5 ). The energy-dissipation system ( 5 ) advantageously includes: at least one chain having a segment that is folded in half, being made up of links that are connected together in pairs by breakable ties; and at least one spring member.

Floating standoff assembly

A standoff system for keeping a containment boom or other floating barrier device spaced at a desired standoff distance away from a structure. The system includes an inner side member, an outer side member, and a plurality of compression members disposed between the side members. The system has a collapsed configuration in which the distance between the inner and outer side members is less than the desired standoff distance, and a deployed configuration in which the distance between the side members is greater than or substantially equal to the desired standoff distance. Alternatively, the system can be collapsed longitudinally by moving the adjacent compression members into abutting relationship with each other. The system is towed into place in the collapsed configuration, and once in place, is transformed into the deployed configuration by applying tension to the side members.

Dock and dock kits

A dock and dock kit suitable for shipping from a manufacturing site to an erection site where a dock can be erected having elongated dock beams with a length that is greater than the length of any of the beams in the dock kit and the mateable beams have surfaces that are mateable and securable to each other through fasteners to form elongated dock beams with each of the mateable beams having supports thereon for receiving and holding a plurality of dock planks thereon.

SHOCK ABSORBING DOCKING SPACER WITH FLUID COMPRESSION BUFFERING

A shock absorbing docking spacer for connecting a vessel to a mooring structure and which includes first and second sections relatively telescopically movable longitudinally relative to one another so as to define a variable effective overall length for the docking spacer and wherein one section contains an airtight air bag and the air bag is connected to the other section such that as the first and second sections move relatively inwardly relative to one another the air bag provides a buffer for absorbing impact forces between the first and second sections brought about by ambient conditions. 1. A shock absorbing docking spacer for securing a water borne vessel relative to a mooring structure while allowing buffered movement of the vessel relative to the mooring structure , the docking spacer comprising; an elongated body having first and second sections moveable longitudinally of each other in telescopic relationship to define a variable effective length to the body , one of the sections being adapted to being attached to a vessel while the other of the sections is adapted to being attached to a mooring structure , a fluid containing airtight bag mounted within the first section , and the bag being compressed against a force of fluid within the bag when ambient conditions force the first and second sections relatively toward one another whereby pressure within the bag buffers movement of the first and second sections toward one another.2. The shock absorbing docking spacer of wherein the first and second sections are cylindrical and have co-linear longitudinal axes claim 1 , and the second section being disposed within the first section.3. The shock absorbing docking spacer of further including a valve connected to the bag for allowing a variation of pressure of the fluid within the bag.4. The shock absorbing docking spacer of further including a valve connected to the bag to facilitate the selective introduction of fluid into the bag and the extraction of the ...

WATERCRAFT MOORING STANDOFF

A portable bracket is removably attached to a structure, such as a tree, for the purpose of relieving the strain on a hunter who is holding and aiming their firearm. A bracket comprising a back plate and a horizontal plate is secured to a tree using a strap and binder arrangement. The firearm support is portable and lightweight and maybe useful for other purposes within a campsite, such as holding a lantern and a like. 1. A rigid member for maintaining separation between a watercraft and a pier to which the watercraft is moored , to prevent damage caused by movement of the watercraft against the pier , such member comprising:a stand-off shaft having a pier end and a watercraft end;a first means, for connecting the watercraft end of the stand-off,a second means for rigidly affixing the pier end of the shaft to a pre-existing mooring fixture attached to a pier thus providing a standoff mooring arrangement which permits variations in only the relative vertical position of the watercraft with respect to the pier; and,a vacuum coupling device removably attached therebetween the watercraft and the stand-off.2. The rigid member of claim 1 , wherein the second means includes a cleat attached to the pier.3. The stand-off of claim 1 , wherein the first means includes a clevis pin.4. The stand-off of further including a second means having a dock cleat captured therebetween a stand-off clamp placed over a dock cleat.5. The stand-off of whereby the second means includes a hook.6. The stand-off of further includes at least one mooring line.7. The stand-off of further including a protective cushion.8. The stand-off of whereby said shaft is formed from polyvinyl chloride.9. A rigid member for mooring of a boat at a pier structure which accommodates only variations in vertical distance between the boat and a pier comprising:at least two shaft members of equal length each having first and second ends further having a pivotal coupling on said first and second ends;a first end coupler ...

DOCKING DEVICE FOR FACILITATING A TRANSFER BETWEEN A VESSEL AND AN OFFSHORE STRUCTURE

A docking device for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure is provided. The docking device includes a first docking component mounted on the vessel and a second docking component mounted on the offshore structure. The first and second docking components are connectable such that an elevation of a bow or stern of the vessel is facilitated in the connected state. 1. A docking device for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure , the docking device comprising:a first docking component mounted on said vessel and a second docking component mounted on said offshore structure,wherein the first and second docking components are connectable such that an elevation of a bow or stern of the vessel is facilitated in the connected state.2. The docking device according to claim 1 , wherein the offshore structure comprises multiple second docking components disposed in circumferential direction.3. The docking device according to claim 1 , wherein the first docking component is formed as a toothed wheel or a pinion and the second docking component is formed as a rack claim 1 , wherein the first and second docking components act as a rack and pinion arrangement in the connected state.4. The docking device according to claim 3 , wherein the toothed wheel or the pinion can be actuated in order to elevate the vessel.5. The docking device according to claim 1 , wherein the first docking component comprises a retractable hook and the second docking component is formed as a railing claim 1 , wherein the hook locks to the railing in the connected state.6. The docking device according to claim 5 , wherein the first docking component further comprises a wire which can be fixed at the railing in the connected state.7. The docking device according to claim 5 , wherein the hook comprises a hydraulic lock.8. A method for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure using a docking device comprising a first docking ...

Aquatic Stabilizing Locus Preventing Roving

Exemplary embodiments of a manufacture of an aquatic stabilizing locus inhibiting roving, comprising: a buoyant main body comprising; a top, sky-side, surface, a bottom, water-side, surface, at least one attachment loop secured to at least one attachment loop base; at least one water-side attachment loop, secured to at least one water-side attachment loop base; and at least one stabilizing line, wherein each end of the stabilizing line forms into fixed loops enabled to concatenate with at least one concatenation element, and wherein the stabilizing line is concatenated to the water-side attachment loop. Exemplary embodiments of means for inhibiting roving, of at least one object floating in an aquatic medium, by means of a stabilizing locus comprising: a means for providing buoyancy to the locus; a means for concatenating at least one device to the locus; a means for concatenating the locus to an object that inhibits locus aquatic roving. 1. We claim manufacture of an aquatic stabilizing locus preventing roving comprising: a top surface, such that the top surface is exposed to a sky;', 'a bottom surface, such that the bottom surface is exposed to a body of water;', 'at least one attachment loop base, configured to secure at least one attachment loop, such that the at least one attachment loop base is exposed on the top surface of the main body,', 'at least one water-side attachment loop, secured to at least one water-side attachment loop base, the water-side attachment loop base being located on the bottom surface of the main body; and', 'at least one stabilizing line, such that the at least one stabilizing line comprises:, 'a main body that is buoyant, comprisinga first end, and a second end, the first end and the second end each formed respectively into fixed loops, each configured to concatenate with at least one concatenation element respectively, and such that the first end is concatenated to the water-side attachment loop by a first concatenation element.2. We ...

Boat line management

A boat line management device is disclosed. The device having a chamber, a revolving element, an arm, and a spring. The boat line management device capable of delivering a boat line from a position on a boat to a boat docking location. The boat line management device also capable of returning to a resting position upon release of a force on the arm.

In-Line Mooring Connector and Tensioner

A mooring system for offshore vessels uses a chain stopper within a preset mooring line. The chain stopper has means for attaching a removable hydraulic chain jack actuator which may be used to stroke the chain through the stopper assembly while both the stopper and the mooring line remain under load. 1. An in-line [subsea] mooring chain tensioner comprising:a chassis having a first, upper end and an opposing, second, lower end;a connector on the second end of the chassis configured to engage an anchor line;a first opening in the first end of the chassis sized and configured to permit the passage of a mooring chain;a second opening in the chassis proximate the second end configured to direct a mooring chain exiting the chassis in a generally downward direction, off-axis the chassis;a first chain stopper within the chassis moveable from a first position that engages a mooring chain passing from the first opening through the second opening to a second position that permits movement of the chain through the chassis; a base plate having a generally U-shaped central opening;', 'a pair of hydraulic cylinders attached to the base plate with one cylinder on either side of the central opening and a hydraulic actuator extending from each cylinder;', 'a moveable plate having a U-shaped central opening connected to the hydraulic actuators and parallel to the base plate;', 'a second chain stopper mounted on the moveable plate and moveable from a first position that engages a mooring chain passing through the U-shaped central opening to a second position that permits movement of the chain through the central opening., 'a chain jack removably mounted within the chassis and comprising'}2. The in-line mooring chain tensioner recited in wherein the chassis is open on at least one side so as to permit removal of the chain jack.3. The in-line mooring chain tensioner recited in wherein the first and second chain stoppers are hydraulically actuated.4. The in-line mooring chain tensioner ...

DEEP-WATER PORT

An integrated deepwater offshore port includes at least one constructed platform, having a pier deck upper portion and an breakwater lower portion. The port sits in deep water as a structure independent of dry land or any structure thereon. The breakwater lower portion includes a plurality of prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units capable of interconnection. The prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units are anchored to a seabed by means of piles partially buried into the seabed and mechanically secured to the prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units. 110012210. An integrated deepwater offshore port , comprising at least one constructed platform , having a pier deck upper portion and an breakwater lower portion , said port sits in deep water as a structure independent of dry land or any structure thereon; said breakwater lower portion comprises a plurality of prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units capable of interconnection ,{'b': 10', '4', '3', '4', '10, 'wherein said prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units are anchored to a seabed by means of piles partially buried into said seabed and mechanically secured to said prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units .'}210. The integrated port according to claim 1 , wherein said prefabricated perforated modular marine structure units are at least partially filled with a weighting material.3. The integrated port according to claim 1 , wherein said weighting material is sand.4. The integrated port according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more of the following:means for natural deep water mooring; habitat for sea flora and fauna; and man-made reef.5. The integrated port according to claim 1 , further comprising a bridge connecting the deepwater offshore port to dry land.6. The integrated port according to claim 1 , further comprising a pipeline connecting the deepwater offshore port to dry land.7. The integrated port according to ...

PROTECTIVE MARITIME ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

A water area may be sheltered by installing, at an active boundary of the water area, a plurality of shields mounted on posts, each shield having a lower edge immersed in the water. Each shield may dissipate at least a portion of wave energy approaching the active boundary of the water area. One or more piers may be positioned within the sheltered water area or basin. 1. A protective maritime assembly , comprising:a piling;an energy-dissipating panel, said panel being mounted onto an upper portion of said piling; anda positioning device, said positioning device arresting said panel such that movement of said panel along a length of said piling is controlled.2. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:said panel is rotatably mounted to said upper portion of said piling.3. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 2 , further comprising:a restraining device operatively attached to said panel, said restraining device impeding a rotation of said panel about said piling.4. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 2 , wherein:said restraining device is an anchored tether line.5. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:said panel is generally convex, having wings that are a formed at a predetermined angle to one another.6. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 5 , wherein:said predetermined angle is between about 60° to about 160°.7. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 5 , wherein:said panel includes a cross-brace extending between said wings; andan aperture formed in said cross-brace, said aperture dimensioned to accept said piling therethrough.8. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:said positioning device maintains at least a portion of said panel above a waterline.9. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:said panel is negatively buoyant.10. The protective maritime assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:at least a ...

MOORING DEVICE

A mooring device including: a strut with a first end and a second end; a first head; a pivot mount; a first suction cup; a rotating mount; a second head; a second suction cup; a rod; and a flotation cover sleeve. The pivot mount allows the first head to pivot about a first head axis and therefore to rotate relative to the strut. The rotating mount allows the suction cup to rotate about a second axis relative to the strut. The flotation cover sleeve having a buoyancy sufficient to render the entire apparatus positively buoyant in water. 1. An apparatus for mooring a boat to another boat or support structure , comprising:a) a strut having a first end and a second end;b) a first head pivotally coupled to the first end of the strut by a pivot mount, pivoting about a first head axis that is at an angle relative to the strut;c) a first suction cup rotatably coupled to the first head by a rotating mount rotating about a first cup axis that is at an angle relative to both the strut and the first head axis;d) a second head coupled to the second end of the strut; ande) a second suction cup rotatably coupled to the second head by a rotating mount rotating about a second cup axis that is at an angle relative to the strut.2. The apparatus of Claim I , wherein the second attachment end is fixedly coupled to the second end.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , including a third suction cup coupled to the first head opposite the first suction cup and able to rotate relative to the first attachment end.4. The apparatus of Claim I claim 1 , wherein the first head and the second head are each elongated members extending substantially orthogonal to the strut.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , the first head further including a rod extending through an aperture through the first head claim 1 , the rod rotatable within the aperture and fixedly coupled to the first suction cup.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , the second head further including a rod extending through an aperture through the second head ...

PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE URBAN BEACH ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX INCLUDING A SURF FEATURE WITH A CENTERPIECE MAN-MADE TROPICAL-STYLE LAGOON AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF LIMITED USE LAND

A publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex is disclosed, with a man-made tropical, pristine-clear lagoon as the centerpiece of the complex. The lagoon includes a surf feature and surrounding the lagoon are entertainment, educational, sports, and commercial facilities. The complex has a controlled public access and provides the look and feel of a tropical beach with clear waters and sandy beaches. In addition a method for efficiently utilizing facilities and land that are vacant, underutilized, have limited uses, or that are contiguous to or nearby recreational, educational, sports, or commercial venues is disclosed. The method providing a publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex with a centerpiece man-made tropical-style pristine-clear lagoon having a surf feature. The method allows for generating revenue and increasing efficiency by pairing vacant sites, underutilized sites, limited use land, or sites that are contiguous to entertainment, educational, sports, and/or commercial venues with urban beach entertainment complexes. The complex preferably has a controlled public access, thereby allowing entrance upon payment of a fee. 1. A publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex , the complex comprising:{'sup': '2', 'claim-text': 'i. at least one bathing zone within the non-surf portion of the lagoon, the bathing zone having a zero-entry edge at the perimeter, wherein the bathing zone comprises a localized disinfection system, whereby an increased chemical concentration is provided in the bathing zone;', 'a) a large centerpiece lagoon having a surf portion and a non-surf portion, the non-surf portion of the lagoon having a bottom, a perimeter, and a minimum surface area of 8,000 mto recreate a tropical lifestyle look and feel, and wherein the lagoon further includesii. at least one surf portion comprising an artificial surf wave generator configured to generate surf waves in the lagoon;b) at least one sand beach area and a rest area ...

MOORING DEVICE

A mooring device including: a strut with a first end and a second end; a first head; a pivot mount; a first suction cup; a rotating mount; a second head; a second suction cup; a rod; and a flotation cover sleeve. The pivot mount allows the first head to pivot about a first head axis and therefore to rotate relative to the strut. The rotating mount allows the suction cup to rotate about a second axis relative to the strut. The flotation cover sleeve having a buoyancy sufficient to render the entire apparatus positively buoyant in water. 1. An apparatus for mooring a boat to another boat or support structure , comprising:a) a strut having a first end and a second end;b) a first head pivotally coupled to the first end of the strut by a pivot mount, pivoting about a first head axis that is at an angle relative to the strut;c) a first suction cup rotatably coupled to the first head by a rotating mount rotating about a first cup axis that is at an angle relative to both the strut and the first head axis;d) a second head coupled to the second end of the strut; ande) a second suction cup rotatably coupled to the second head by a rotating mount rotating about a second cup axis that is at an angle relative to the strut.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second attachment end is fixedly coupled to the second end.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , including a third suction cup coupled to the first head opposite the first suction cup and able to rotate relative to the first attachment end.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first head and the second head are each elongated members extending substantially orthogonal to the strut.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , the first head further including a rod extending through an aperture through the first head claim 1 , the rod rotatable within the aperture and fixedly coupled to the first suction cup.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , the second head further including a rod extending through an aperture through the second head claim 1 , ...

PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE URBAN BEACH ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX INCLUDING A SURF FEATURE WITH A CENTERPIECE MAN-MADE TROPICAL-STYLE LAGOON AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF LIMITED USE LAND

A publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex is disclosed, with a man-made tropical, pristine-clear lagoon as the centerpiece of the complex. The lagoon includes a surf feature and surrounding the lagoon are entertainment, educational, sports, and commercial facilities. The complex has a controlled public access and provides the look and feel of a tropical beach with clear waters and sandy beaches. In addition a method for efficiently utilizing facilities and land that are vacant, underutilized, have limited uses, or that are contiguous to or nearby recreational, educational, sports, or commercial venues is disclosed. The method providing a publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex with a centerpiece man-made tropical-style pristine-clear lagoon having a surf feature. The method allows for generating revenue and increasing efficiency by pairing vacant sites, underutilized sites, limited use land, or sites that are contiguous to entertainment, educational, sports, and/or commercial venues with urban beach entertainment complexes. The complex preferably has a controlled public access, thereby allowing entrance upon payment of a fee. 1. A publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex , the complex comprising:{'sup': '2', 'claim-text': i. at least one bathing zone within the non-surf portion of the lagoon, wherein the bathing zone comprises a localized disinfection system;', 'ii. at least one surf portion comprising an artificial surf wave generator configured to generate surf waves in the lagoon;, 'a) a large centerpiece lagoon having a surf portion and a non-surf portion, the non-surf portion of the lagoon having a bottom, a perimeter, and a minimum surface area of 8,000 mto recreate a tropical lifestyle look and feel, and wherein the lagoon further includesb) at least one sand beach area and a rest area surrounding the perimeter of the lagoon, wherein the sand of the sand beach area has a light color thereby resembling a tropical beach; ...

Embanking arrangement

Disclosed is an embanking arrangement for separating and protecting a first water volume from a second water volume, including a barrier connected to land and having an opening, a stationary basis extending across the opening, and a mobile port arrangement including a hull delimiting an inner tank. The embanking arrangement takes closed and open states respectively, wherein the inner tank of the port arrangement is at least partly filled with water and the hull of the port arrangement is standing on the basis when the embanking arrangement is in the closed state. The port arrangement is floating in the open state. The port arrangement includes at least a first opening connecting the inner tank and the first water volume, and including a controllable valve, and a pump connected with the second water volume to transport water from the first water volume to the second water volume.

DEVICE FOR MOORING A WATER CRAFT TO A MOORING BERTH OF A PONTOON, AND CORRESPONDING PONTOON

A mooring device for mooring a water craft to a mooring berth. The mooring device includes an engaging element borne by the water craft or the mooring berth, and a lock borne by the mooring berth or the water craft, respectively. The lock includes two catch bars spaced out and extending vertically, at least a part of the engaging element being adapted to engaging between the two bars so as to be held by the lock and enabling the mooring of the water craft to the mooring berth. The catch bars are mobile relative to each other between a locking position in which the catch bars are brought closer to each other and maintain the engaging element and an unlocking position in which the catch bars are moved apart to enable the removal or insertion of the engaging element. 1. A mooring device for mooring a water craft to a mooring berth , comprising:an engaging element borne by said water craft or said mooring berth; anda lock borne by said mooring berth or said water craft, respectively,said lock comprising first and second catch bars spaced out and extending vertically, at least a part of the engaging element being adapted to engaging between the first and second bars so as to be held by said lock and enabling the mooring of the water craft to the mooring berth,wherein said first and second catch bars are mobile relative to each other between a locking position in which the first and second catch bars are brought closer to each other and maintain said engaging element and an unlocking position in which the first and second catch bars are moved apart to enable the removal or insertion of said engaging element.2. The mooring device according to claim 1 , wherein said engaging element comprises a first end portion connected by a central portion of small width to a second end portion claim 1 , this second end portion being connected to the water craft or to the mooring berth.3. The mooring device according to claim 2 , wherein said second end portion has an opening cooperating ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MOORING AN ARRAY OF WAVE ENERGY CONVERTERS

Contemplated mooring systems have one or more primary tethers that extend laterally and to which respective pluralities of independent secondary tethers are coupled that in turn are coupled to floating marine devices, and especially wave energy converters. The primary tethers are coupled to preferably static seabed anchors and will so provide a simple and dynamic mooring system that provides multiple operational advantages while allowing for simple deployment and maintenance. 1. A mooring system for an array of wave energy converters comprising:a first and a second sea bed anchor coupled to a primary tether;a plurality of secondary tethers having respective first and second ends, wherein each of the first ends is coupled to the primary tether, wherein each of the second ends has a coupling mechanism to retain a wave energy converter; andwherein the secondary tethers are coupled to the primary tether at predetermined distances along a length of the primary tether.2. The mooring system of wherein the length of at least one of the primary and the plurality of secondary tethers is chosen such that at least two of the wave energy converters have a distance claim 1 , as measured along an axis parallel to the motion of a passing wave claim 1 , that is shorter than a shortest wavelength that is typically encountered at a location of the array.3. The mooring system of wherein the length of the primary and the plurality of secondary tethers is chosen such that the primary and the plurality of secondary tethers are suspended off the seabed.4. The mooring system of wherein the primary tether has a fixed length and the secondary tether is adjustable in length.5. The mooring system of wherein the primary tether and the secondary tether are configured to have at least a ten to one length ratio claim 1 , respectively.6. The mooring system of further comprising a tertiary and optionally a quaternary tether coupled to the primary tether claim 1 , wherein the tertiary and optionally ...

Dock handrail and gate apparatus

A dock handrail gate includes a base plate installable on the surface of the dock and a post mounted to the base plate perpendicular to the base plate. The handrail also has a rail that attaches to the top portion of the post and extends horizontally and inclines downwardly at an angle inwardly towards the post and further attaches to the bottom portion of the post. The handrail may also have an inner tube that includes an inner sleeve to allow the post and the rail to be lifted and rotated to lock into one or more positions.

DOCK BRACKETS, DOCK PLATFORMS, DOCKS, AND KITS

A dock bracket may include an elongate rail engaged by a first clamp, and a first platform support member structured and arranged to support a dock or a dock portion (e.g., a dock platform). A dock platform may include a first edge portion, a second edge portion, a tread member extending from the first edge portion and the second edge portion, and at least one fixation arm extending from at least the first edge portion. A dock accessory kit may include an elongate rail; a first clamp including a first clamp body, a first jaw member, a first clamp adjustment member, and an optional first rail securement member; and a first platform support member. A dock may include first and second dock assemblies, each including a dock section and a stringer pipe, and a dock platform attached to the first and second dock assemblies via first and second dock brackets. 1. A dock bracket to provide cantilevered support from a supported section of dock to an adjacent dock platform , the dock bracket comprising:an elongate rail having a longitudinal length greater than a distance between two parallel dock stringers of the supported section, the elongate rail extending between a proximal rail end and a distal rail end, the elongate rail defining a longitudinal axis;a first clamp comprising a first clamp body engaging the elongate rail, the first clamp further comprising a first jaw member, wherein the first clamp is constructed and arranged to engage, between the first jaw member and the elongate rail, a proximal one of the two parallel dock stringers at a non-zero angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate rail as measured from an overhead perspective; wherein the first clamp further comprises a first clamp adjustment member, wherein when connected to the proximal dock stringer the proximal rail end extends beyond a proximal side of the supported dock; anda first platform support member engaging the elongate rail and disposed on the extended proximal rail end of the ...

Noe's Stumpcatcher

The disclosed invention is an apparatus for mooring a watercraft to a docking post or a stump, and a method of securing the watercraft to a stump. The apparatus is comprised of a hollow elongated pole of cylindrical shape with a handle in the central part and a rope that has a stiffened portion housed in the hollow elongated pole of cylindrical shape. The method for securing a watercraft is to provide a hollow elongated docking stick that has a handle and a rope housed in it with a stiffened portion. The stiffened loop of the rope is attached to one end of a docking stick, and a flexible line portion is attached to the other end of the rope, attaching the flexible line portion of the rope to the watercraft and attaching the stiffened loop of the rope to the docking member as watercraft is pulled alongside the stump. 1. A device for mooring a watercraft to a docking post on a dock , said device comprising:a hollow elongated pole of cylindrical shape with an opened first end and an opened curved second end,a rope housed in said hollow elongated pole of cylindrical shape, wherein said rope consists of a non-stiffened member made of nylon connected to a stiffened member made of metal,a loop formed by said stiffened member attached by one end to said open first end of said pole and attached to said non-stiffened member by another end, wherein said loop protracts from said open first end of said pole,a user's armrest with a first end and second end, wherein said rest is connected to said first end to said opened curved second end of said pole, anda dispenser attached on the surface of said user's armrest at said second end of said rest, wherein said dispenser has a hole for protracting said second non-stiffened member of said rope.2. The device for mooring a watercraft to a docking post on a dock claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein said non-stiffened member is made of ¾ inch nylon.3. The device for mooring a watercraft to a docking post on a dock claim 1 , according ...

SUCTION CUP APPARATUS

An apparatus for connecting items, even with irregular surfaces, to each other while maintaining a minimum distance between the items. The apparatus can have a suction cup comprising a cup body, a sealing edge, an internal surface, an external surface, a fluid pathway extending from an interior of the cup body to the exterior of the cup body, and a plurality of cleats positioned on the internal surface of the cup body extending radially inward from proximate the sealing edge. The thickness of each cleat increases distal to the sealing edge. When air is pumped out of the cup body to allow it to seal to a surface, the cleats create a desirable fluid flow profile allowing for a tighter and more efficacious seal. 114-. (canceled)15. A suction cup apparatus comprising:a frame comprising a detachable pump and a frame fluid pathway; a cup body having at least one bellows fold extending around the entire circumference of the cup body;', 'a sealing edge;', 'an internal surface;', 'an external surface;', 'a cup fluid pathway extending from an interior of the cup body to the exterior of the cup body; and', 'a plurality of cleats positioned on the internal surface of the cup body extending radially inward from proximate the sealing edge, wherein the thickness of each cleat of the plurality of cleats increases distal to the sealing edge., 'a suction cup coupled with the frame, the suction cup comprising16. The suction cup apparatus of claim 15 , further comprising the detachable pump configured in fluid communication with each of the frame fluid pathway and the cup fluid pathway.17. The suction cup apparatus of claim 15 , the frame further comprising a connector.18. The suction cup apparatus of claim 17 , further comprising a connecting rod claim 17 , a connecting chain claim 17 , or a connecting rope claim 17 , wherein a first end of the connecting rod claim 17 , a first end of the connecting chain claim 17 , or a first end of the connecting rope is received by and held by the ...

Connector for Joining Sections of Port Security Barrier Structures

A connector especially suited for connecting sections of floating port security barriers (PSBs) has a central portion joining two spaced apart, generally transverse end sections. The connector has a generally I-shaped cross section shape. Bolts or other fastening members are inserted through holes in the end sections to permit attachment to the PSB sections. The connector is preferably of a cast monolithic structure of a flexible, strong, non-corrosive material such as urethane. High-strength embedments may be formed into the end sections, to increase overall strength of the connector. Another embodiment has an internal tension member, which may be a loop of high-strength fiber, connecting the embedments. 1. A connector for joining sections of floating members , comprising:a central portion joining two spaced apart, transverse end sections, said central portion and said end sections forming a generally I-shaped connector, said central portion and said end sections being of unitary fabrication;said end sections comprising a means for attaching said connector to said floating members; andwherein said connector is formed of a flexible, non-metallic material.2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein said connector is formed from urethane.3. The connector of claim 2 , wherein said connector is formed as a cast monolithic member.4. The connector of claim 3 , wherein said means for attaching said connector to said floating members comprises a plurality of holes through said end sections claim 3 , through which bolts are inserted and engaged with said floating members.5. The connector of claim 1 , further comprising embedments disposed within said end sections claim 1 , said embedments comprising generally plate-shaped members claim 1 , said embedments formed from rigid claim 1 , high strength materials.6. The connector of claim 4 , further comprising embedments disposed within said end sections claim 4 , said embedments comprising generally plate-shaped members claim 4 , said ...

DOCKING SYSTEM WITH JOINT SUPPORTS

A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system. The focus of this disclosure is the corner connector. 1. A component for use in a structure , the component being used for joining beams together and for receiving posts , the component comprising:a first side including a beam insert interface and an external wall having an outer surface and an inner surface, a first end of the outer surface being proximate to the beam insert interface and a second end being distal to the beam insert interface;a second side including a beam insert interface and an external wall having an outer surface and an inner surface, a first end of the outer surface being proximate to the beam insert interface and a second end being distal to the beam insert interface;a spine wherein the second end of the outer surface of the first side and the second end of the outer surface of the second side beam meet and form a particular angle;a post receptacle affixed to at least one of the outer surface of the first side, the inner surface of the first side, the outer surface of the second side and the inner surface of the second side, the post receptacle having an exterior surface and defining a cavity for receiving a post;wherein the beam insert interface of the first side and the beam insert interface of the second side are configured to be inserted into a cavity of a first beam and a second beam respectively, thereby adjoining the beams.2. The component of ...

Ice ramp system, bracket, and method

An ice ramp system for a dock including a catch plate adapted for horizontal mounting on a dock side surface of a dock; a plurality of ice ramps; a plurality of brackets, each bracket including a triangular cross-section with a bisecting element; an angled ice ramp support face for angularly supporting an ice ramp; a notch at a lower end of the support face for receiving an edge of an ice ramp; a hook that extends from an upper end of the support face that is mountable to a dock top surface; and a backplate having a downwardly extending tongue that mates with the catch plate.

Land Power Connection For Container Ships

A device for establishing an electrical connection between a multiphase distribution grid of a ship and a multiphase supply grid on the land, having an electrical plug unit arranged on the ship and an electrical coupling unit arranged on the land for making electrical contact with the electrical plug unit of the ship, wherein the electrical coupling unit arranged on the land is designed to be able to be moved along at least a partial region of the ship. To create a device for establishing a land power connection of a ship that allows rapid and flexible establishment of electrical contact, it is proposed according to the invention for the electrical coupling unit on the land to be designed to be able to be moved in a manner guided by rails, wherein the electrical coupling unit on the land has a reception and guidance device for the wired plug of the electrical plug unit of the ship. 1. A device for establishing an electrical connection between a multiphase distribution grid of a ship and a multiphase supply grid on land , having an electrical plug unit arranged on the ship and an electrical coupling unit arranged on land for making electrical contact with the electrical plug unit of the ship , wherein the electrical coupling unit arranged on land is designed to be able to be moved along at least a partial region of the ship ,wherein the electrical coupling unit on land is configured so that it can move with guidance by tracks, wherein the electrical coupling unit on land comprises an intake and guidance device for the cable-connected plugs of the electrical plug unit of the ship.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a track system of the electrical coupling unit on land claim 1 , movable with guidance by tracks claim 1 , is mounted on the dock wall or on a high-water-protection wall mounted on the dock wall.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the track system is configured as interrupted in the area for securing a ship as well as in the area of ...

Vessel Barrier System With Energy Dissipating Unit

A vessel barrier system to prevent vessel movement through a passageway includes a flexible vessel barrier element Coupled to one or more energy dissipating units. The vessel barrier element may be a single, typically large diameter element, for example a large diameter, high strength synthetic rope, or alternatively may be a barrier net suspended on a number of floats. The vessel barrier element is coupled by a cable to the energy dissipating unit(s), which may be large weights suspended from a frame. When a vessel contacts and moves the vessel barrier element, placing it in tension, the weights are moved from a first, lower position, to a second, elevated position. The kinetic energy of the vessel is transferred to an increase in the potential energy of the weights, and the vessel is brought to a stop. The system is particularly suitable for Large Displacement Vessels or LDVs. 1. A vessel barrier system , comprising:a vessel barrier element, comprising a flexible element adapted to receive a moving vessel; andat least one energy dissipating unit coupled to said vessel barrier element, whereby kinetic energy of a moving vessel contacting said vessel barrier element is transferred to and dissipated by said energy dissipating unit.2. The vessel barrier system of claim 1 , whereby said kinetic energy of said moving vessel is converted into potential energy.3. The vessel barrier system of claim 2 , wherein said at least one energy dissipating unit comprises a weight coupled to said vessel barrier element claim 2 , said weight movable between a first claim 2 , lowered position claim 2 , when said vessel barrier element is in its first claim 2 , relaxed position claim 2 , and a second claim 2 , raised position claim 2 , when said vessel barrier element is in a second claim 2 , tensioned position due to a vessel moving said vessel barrier element.4. The vessel barrier system of claim 3 , wherein said weight is coupled to said vessel barrier element by a cable and pulley ...

FLOATING STANDOFF COLLECTION BASIN

A collection basin for use adjacent a vessel or structure in open water for collecting material from the vessel or structure to prevent its dissemination in the water. The collection basin includes a floating boom spaced from the vessel, and a tension cable to deploy the basin. At respective ends, flaps are formed to prevent escape of the captured material out of the ends of the basin. The flaps are formed with connection means such as flexible magnets that attach to the ferrous material of the vessel or structure to provide a fluid seal and maintain the basin in place. 1. A floating collection basin for positioning on a body of water adjacent a vessel or structure , comprising:an outer side member formed of a continuous barrier and having flotation members and a skirt extending below the surface of the water;a plurality of compression members disposed along the outer side member and having inward ends and outward ends, the outward ends being flexibly connected to the outer side member;first and second end flaps connected to the outer side member, the first and second end flaps cooperating with the outer side member to define a collection basin, the first and second end flaps including connectors at distal ends thereof for connecting the first and second end flaps to the vessel or structure; anda tensioner extending along the floating collection basin and having contacts with the plurality of compression members near the inward ends thereof for aligning the compression members in a deployed condition.2. The floating collection basin of claim 1 , wherein the connectors are flexible magnetic connectors that secure the first and second end flaps to a ferrous object.3. The floating collection basin of claim 1 , wherein the connectors comprise suction cups or adhesives.4. The floating collection basin of claim 1 , wherein the first and second end flaps are trapezoidal and wherein a height at the outer side member is smaller than a height at the vessel or structure.5. The ...

SAFETY ANCHOR ENCLOSURE

A safety enclosure for a boat anchor prevents injury to persons moving about in the vicinity of the anchor when the boat is docked. The enclosure has an openable top, a bottom which is flexible along a longitudinal axis, and sides which open at each end of the opening of the top. An aft end of the enclosure defines an opening for receiving the shaft of an anchor on a boat. The enclosure is formed of a sheet of a durable, pliable material and a padding layer sufficiently strong and thick to withstand repeated flexing and continual contact with heavy, sharp metal of an anchor and to prevent serious harm to a person who movingly contacts the enclosed anchor. Such construction permits opening of the enclosure in a clamshell manner for secure, but quick, facile placement of the enclosure around a boat anchor or removal there from. 1. A safety enclosure for a boat anchor to prevent injury to persons moving about in the vicinity of the anchor when the boat is docked; the safety enclosure comprising:an openable top; a bottom which is flexible along a longitudinal axis of the bottom; a first side extending from the top to the bottom; a second side opposite the first side and extending from the top to the bottom; a first end extending over an area defined by aft edges of the top, the bottom, the first side and the second side; a second end opposite the first end, the second end extending over an area defined by forward edges of the top, the bottom, the first side and the second side; the first end being positioned aft and defining an opening for receiving the shaft of an anchor on a boat, and the second end being positioned forward when the enclosure is in operative position enclosing the anchor of a boat;the safety anchor enclosure being formed of at least one sheet of a durable, pliable material sufficiently strong to withstand repeated flexing and continual contact with heavy, sharp metal of a type forming an anchor of a boat; the at least one sheet of pliable material ...

MARINE BARRIER SYSTEMS

A marine barrier system is provided with two elongate buoyant members, a net support member between and above the two buoyant members, an elongate load bearing member spaced from and between the buoyant members, and a lower ballast member between the two buoyant members and below the buoyant members. Stanchions extend between the members to support them and maintain the spacing between them. An impact net is attached to the net support member and the load bearing member. When a moving vessel impacts the impact net, the net deflects to transfer a force of the impact to the net support member, the stanchions, the load bearing member and the buoyant members, which engage the water to transfer the impact force to the water and arrest the motion of the vessel. The ballast member provides a force to restore the barrier to an upright position when the barrier rotates from vertical. 1. A marine barrier comprising:two substantially parallel elongate buoyant members spaced apart from each other;an elongate net support member spaced from the buoyant members, disposed between the two buoyant members and above the buoyant members when the buoyant members are floating in a body of water;a single elongate main load bearing member spaced from the buoyant members and disposed between the buoyant members;a plurality of substantially rigid first stanchions, each extending between one of the two buoyant members and the main load bearing member to maintain the spacing between the buoyant members and the main load bearing member;a plurality of substantially rigid second stanchions, each extending between one of the buoyant members and the net support member to maintain the spacing between the buoyant members and the net support member; andan impact net attached to the net support member and the main load bearing member, such that when the buoyant members are floating in the body of water and a moving vessel impacts the impact net, the impact net deflects to transfer a force of the impact ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING WATERCRAFT

The present invention provides an apparatus for attaching a first watercraft to another structure such as another watercraft or a fixed structure. The apparatus comprises a spacing member and attachment members. The spacing member has two ends and outer edges that define a width of the spacing member. An attachment member is connected to each end of the spacing member at the outer edges. The attachment members are releasably attachable to the watercraft and the attachment members are freely rotatable about each end of the spacing member. Another example of the apparatus provides two spacing members, first and second attaching loops and a tension system. The first attaching loop extends from a first end of the two spacing members. The second attaching loop extends from a second end of the spacing members. The attaching loops are releasably attachable to the watercraft and it is freely rotatable about the ends of each of the spacing members. 1. A rafting apparatus comprising:a. a spacing member with first and second opposite ends along its length and two outer edges that define a width therebetween; andb. a plurality of attachment members, with at least one attachment member attached to each end of the spacing member at each of the two outer edges, wherein the plurality of attachment members are releasably attachable to a first watercraft at the first end and a second watercraft at the second end respectively, and wherein the attachment members are freely rotatable about each end of the spacing member;wherein a distance between the first end and the second end define a predetermined spacing distance.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the width of the spacing member is adjustable.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the length of the spacing member is adjustable.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spacing member comprises a first rigid member and a second rigid member claim 1 , wherein the first and second rigid members are separated by a distance that is ...

WATER STRUCTURE ACCESSORY

A water structure accessory, in an embodiment, comprises at least one primary support, an assistance member comprising at least one handle, and a watercraft securing member comprising at least one flexible tie. 1. A water structure accessory comprising:at least one rigid primary support comprising a water structure engagement portion configured to receive a plurality of fasteners;an assistance member comprising at least one grasp configured to be positioned above a surface of a water structure supported by water when the water structure engagement portion is coupled to a portion the water structure, the at least one grasp comprising a first grasp end and a second grasp end, wherein the first grasp end and the second grasp end are coupled to the at least one rigid primary support; anda watercraft securing member comprising at least one flexible tie, the at least one flexible tie comprising a first tie end and a second tie end, wherein the first tie end is coupled to the at least one rigid primary support, and the second tie end is configured to be engaged with a watercraft.2. The water structure accessory of further comprising one or more steps connected to the at least one rigid primary support.3. The water structure accessory of claim 2 , wherein each of the one or more steps comprises a gripping portion.4. The water structure accessory of claim 1 , wherein the watercraft securing member comprises a buoyant member configured to keep a portion of the watercraft securing member at or above a level of the water.5. The water structure accessory of claim 1 , wherein the at least one grasp comprises at least one gripping element.6. The water structure accessory of comprising at least one light source mounted to the at least one rigid primary support.7. The water structure accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the at least one rigid primary support defines an opening configured to receive a grasp portion of the at least one grasp; andthe first grasp end of the at least one grasp ...

MOORING DEVICE

A mooring device including: a strut with a first end and a second end; a first head; a pivot mount; a first suction cup; a rotating mount; a second head; a second suction cup; a rod; and a flotation cover sleeve. The pivot mount allows the first head to pivot about a first head axis and therefore to rotate relative to the strut. The rotating mount allows the suction cup to rotate about a second axis relative to the strut. The flotation cover sleeve having a buoyancy sufficient to render the entire apparatus positively buoyant in water. 1. An apparatus for mooring a boat to another boat or support structure , comprising:a) a strut having a first end and a second end;b) a first head pivotally coupled to the first end of the strut by a pivot mount, pivoting about a first head axis that is at an angle relative to the strut;c) a first suction cup rotatably coupled to the first head by a rotating mount rotating about a first cup axis that is at an angle relative to both the strut and the first head axis;d) a second head coupled to the second end of the strut; ande) a second suction cup rotatably coupled to the second head by a rotating mount rotating about a second cup axis that is at an angle relative to the strut.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second attachment end is fixedly coupled to the second end.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , including a third suction cup coupled to the first head opposite the first suction cup and able to rotate relative to the first attachment end.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first head and the second head are each elongated members extending substantially orthogonal to the strut.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , the first head farther including a rod extending through an aperture through the first head claim 1 , the rod rotatable within the aperture and fixedly coupled to the first suction cup.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , the second head further including a rod extending through an aperture through the second head claim 1 , ...

Adjustable and Disconnectable Submerged-Yoke Mooring System

A single point mooring includes a yoke-shaped articulated arm assembly, which is affixed to the seabed by a fixed foundation or mooring base assembly, and a mooring support structure, which is retrofitted to a vessel. The articulated arm is connected to the base by a triaxial articulation joint for accommodating yaw, pitch and roll. To moor the vessel, the arm is connected to the mooring support structure with weighted pendants on port and starboard sides. The pendants are suspended at an adjustable elevation with respect to the mooring support structure, thus allowing the mooring system to be used at varying water depths. A combined connection bracket hosts both pendant linkages and umbilicals or hoses for speeding the process of connecting and disconnecting a vessel from the mooring system. A removable anchor, such as a suction pile, fixes the mooring system to the seabed, allows the system to be easily redeployed to another location. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)1010. A method for mooring a vessel () in water comprising the steps of:{'b': 120', '10', '120', '10', '120', '125, 'affixing a mooring structure () to a bow or a stern of said vessel () so that at least a portion of said mooring support structure () is disposed outboard of said vessel (), said flooring support structure () including a plurality of connection points () at differing elevations;'}{'b': 40', '40', '25, 'anchoring a base structure () at a first depth in said water, said base structure () being revolvably and pivotally coupled to a lower end of an articulated arm assembly (); and'}{'b': 25', '125', '125, 'i': 'e', 'pivotally connecting an upper end of said articulated arm assembly () a first connection point () of said plurality of connection points ();'}{'b': 40', '25', '10', '40', '125, 'whereby said base structure () and said articulated arm assembly () allow said vessel () to freely weathervane about ...

BOAT DOCK AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION

A kit for installing a boat dock to an underlying bed of a body of water includes a deck frame for supporting a deck surface and guide members configured to slideably engage a support pillar to the deck frame; dock flotation members for floating the deck frame on the body of water; and pillars configured to be engaged to the deck frame by the guide member and to be anchored to the bed to secure the deck frame to the bed. A deck panel consists of an external frame with a reinforced concrete panel within the frame and a method for assembling and installing a dock, supporting a deck frame on or above a body of water; inserting pillars through guide members on the frame to contact the underlying lake bed; and anchoring the pillars to the underlying bed. 1. A method for installing a dock , wherein the dock comprises a deck frame and rigid deck pillars for connecting the deck frame to an underlying surface , the method comprising the steps of:a) supporting the deck frame in an elevated position above the surface with at least one deck support member;b) inserting the pillars through pilot sleeves, wherein the pilot sleeves are connected to the deck frame and are configured to permit the pillars to slide and/or rotate within the sleeves to accurately guide the pillars to the underlying surface;c) anchoring the pillars to the surface;d) engaging the pillars to the deck frame ande) removing the pilot sleeves from the pillars and the deck frame.2. The method of comprising the further step of attaching decking members to the deck frame.3. The method of wherein a solid precast concrete deck is pre-installed on the deck frame prior to said step (a).4. The method of comprising the further step (f) of removing the at least one deck support member whereby the weight of the deck bears on the pillars.5. The method of wherein said step (a) comprises temporarily suspending the deck from overhead until said step (f) is performed.6. The method of wherein said step (b) comprises inserting ...

Tether and Clamp Assembly

An anchoring device is provided that is adapted to tether a structure to a fixed support, such as a dock or floating kelp. The anchoring device comprises a reel assembly that enables a user to secure their boat without the use of an anchor. The assembly includes a reel housing, a retractable line, a clamp assembly, and a line guide. The reel housing comprises a pair of control buttons, a gripping handle, and an attachment strap. The first button is adapted to unlock and lock the retractable line in place, whereas the second button is adapted to retract the line back into the housing. The clamp assembly is adapted to secure the anchoring device onto a fixed or floating surface, whereby the clamp assembly comprises a first and second clamp member in biased relationship with one or more of peripheral teeth, inner tines, and a high friction inner surface. 1. A reel assembly adapted for use on small boats , comprising:a reel housing having an interior compartment and an exterior surface;said interior compartment comprising a rotatable reel and a length of line;said line comprising a proximal end, a length, and a distal end;whereby said proximal end is secured onto said reel, said length being adapted for wrapping around said reel, and said distal end extending from said interior compartment through an aperture;said distal end of said line further comprising a clamp assembly;said clamp assembly comprising a first and second clamp member hinged to one another and biased together.2. The reel assembly of claim 1 , wherein:each of said first and second clamp member further comprises an inner surface having a peripheral edge;a plurality of substantially triangular teeth along said peripheral edge;said triangular teeth of said first and second clamp member being staggered relative to one another.3. The reel assembly of claim 1 , wherein:each of said first and second clamp member further comprises an inner surface having a peripheral edge;a plurality of upstanding tines along ...

Modular storage structure for positioning in a body of water

A storage structure is configured to be buoyant or retained above a water line. The storage structure includes a frame having a back beam, a left beam attached to the back beam, a right beam attached to the back beam and a front beam attached to the left beam and the right beam to form a substantially rectangular configuration, wherein prior to a last of the beams being secured together an interior space accessible through an opening. The storage structure includes a bladder configured to be positioned through the interior space though the opening wherein the bladder is sized to be retained within the interior space whether the storage structure is above the water line or buoyant, the bladder including a vent, a fill port and a drain wherein an amount of water within the bladder is manipulated to provide ballast or buoyancy to the storage structure. The storage structure includes at least one floor panel secured to the frame over the bladder, side walls extending from a perimeter of the floor panel, wherein one side wall includes a door for ingress and egress to the storage structure. The storage structure includes a roof attached to the side walls.

Protective maritime assembly and method

A water area may be sheltered by installing, at an active boundary of the water area, a plurality of shields mounted on posts, each shield having a lower edge immersed in the water. Each shield may dissipate at least a portion of wave energy approaching the active boundary of the water area. One or more piers may be positioned within the sheltered water area or basin.

DISCONNECTABLE TOWER YOKE MOORING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

A yoke mooring system for connecting a floating vessel to a tower structure at sea. The system can include a support structure with one or more extension arms suspended from the support structure. A ballast tank can be connected to the one or more extension arms, and a yoke can extend from and connect to the ballast tank. The yoke can include a tower connector disposed on a second end thereof for connecting to the tower structure. A first winch system can be located on the support structure and connect to the yoke proximate a second end of the yoke via a first line or cable. A second winch system can be connected to the ballast tank via a second line or cable. 1. A yoke mooring system for connecting a floating vessel to a tower structure at sea , comprising:a support structure;one or more extension arms suspended from the support structure;a ballast tank connected to the one or more extension arms;a yoke extending from and connected to the ballast tank at a first end thereof, the yoke comprising a tower connector disposed on a second end thereof;a first winch system located on the support structure, the first winch system connected to the yoke proximate the second end of the yoke via a first line or cable; anda second winch system connected to the ballast tank via a second line or cable.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first winch system is disposed above the yoke and located on the support structure.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second winch system is disposed beneath the first winch system claim 1 , and substantially lateral to the ballast tank.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tower connector comprises a mating hub having a recess and a notched profile disposed on an outer surface thereof claim 1 , the hub being an annular member having a bore formed therethrough.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second winch systems are each electric claim 1 , pneumatic claim 1 , hydraulic or a combination thereof.6. The system of claim 1 , ...

Docking System with Joint Supports

A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system. 1. A dock hinge system comprising:a first dock platform;a second dock platform; and a pair of first platform mounts engaged to the first dock platform and defining a space between;', 'a pair of first tubes mounted to the first platform mounts, respectively;', 'a second platform mount engaged to the second dock platform;', 'a second tube mounted to the second platform mount; and', 'a hinge pin;, 'a hinge, wherein the hinge compriseswherein when the first dock platform is juxtaposed to the second dock platform, the second tube is axially aligned with the pair of first tubes such that the hinge pin is extended through the second tube and the pair of first tubes.2. The dock hinge system of claim 1 , further comprising a hinge sleeve extended through the second tube and the pair of first tubes such that the hinge sleeve is between the hinge pin and the tubes.3. The dock system of claim 2 , wherein the hinge sleeve comprises a polymer.4. The dock system of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of first tubes and the second tube comprise a protrusion for slidably engaging a platform mount.5. The dock system of claim 1 , wherein the platform mounts each define an interior channel having a c-shaped cross section.6. The dock system of claim 1 , further comprising a stop flange configured for limiting a range of motion of the hinge.7. The dock system of claim 1 , wherein the hinge pin ...

MOORING DEVICE FOR VESSEL USING SPRING BELLOWS STRUCTURE

The present invention provides a ship mooring device using a spring bellows structure, wherein the ship mooring device temporarily or permanently fixes a state in which the ship is spaced at a preset distance from a vessel or a pier, the ship mooring device including: a main body configured of a plurality of frames in which opposite ends of each of the frames are hinge-coupled to facing ends of adjacent frames to form foldable hinge joints, wherein diagonally opposed non-adjacent hinge joints of the frames are fixed to the ship and the pier, respectively; and a plurality of wires which are installed inwards in diagonal lines with respect to the frames of the main body to connect the diagonally opposed non-adjacent hinge joints together, with an elastic member interposed in a center portion of the radially disposed wires to generate predetermined dynamic stability when the ship is moved. 1. A ship mooring device using a spring bellows structure , wherein the ship mooring device temporarily or permanently fixes a state in which the ship is spaced at a preset distance from a vessel or a pier , the ship mooring device comprising:a main body configured of a plurality of frames in which opposite ends of each of the frames are hinge-coupled to facing ends of adjacent frames to form foldable hinge joints, wherein diagonally opposed non-adjacent hinge joints of the frames are fixed to the ship and the pier, respectively; anda plurality of wires which are installed inwards in diagonal lines with respect to the frames of the main body to connect the diagonally opposed non-adjacent hinge joints together, with an elastic member interposed in a center portion of the radially disposed wires to generate predetermined dynamic stability when the ship is moved,wherein the plurality of wires is provided to connect the diagonally opposed non-adjacent hinge joints together, and generates the dynamic stability in a manner that, while crossing at different heights from each other, some of ...

Mooring device

A mooring robot ( 100, 200 ) for releasably fastening a first moveable object (S) to a second nearby object ( 51 ) is disclosed. The first moveable object (S) moves in response to the application of external forces to the object (S). The robot ( 100, 200 ) operates to restore the first object (S) to a predetermined operating position. With particular reference to the mooring of a vessel (S), the mooring robot ( 100, 200 ) has attractive attachment element(s) ( 1 ) fixable to a ship's hull and includes a movement unit ( 10, 210 ), with active three-degree-of-freedom translation, for controlling the position of the attachment element(s) ( 1 ). The movement unit ( 10, 210 ) includes a restorative means associated with each of the two degrees of translational freedom in the horizontal plane which provide a restorative force acting to return the attachment element(s) ( 1 ) to the predetermined operating position.

Detachable penetration apparatus for sand ground

본 발명은 일단부에는 지면에 관입 가능하도록 첨단부가 형성되고, 타단부에는 머리부가 형성되며, 몸통의 외면 일측에 관입체고리부가 마련된 관입체와, 일단부에는 상기 관입체와 연결되는 관입체연결부가 마련되고, 타단부에는 모루가 설치된 원통형의 관입보조체를 포함하되, 상기 관입체연결부는, 상기 관입체의 머리부가 삽입될 수 있게 하는 중공부와, 상기 중공부 내측에 상기 관입체의 삽입 범위를 제한하는 막음부가 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 모래지반용 분리형 관입기구에 대한 것이다. In the present invention, a tip is formed at one end so as to be able to penetrate the ground, a head is formed at the other end, a tube having a ring portion provided on one side of the outer surface of the body, and a tube connecting portion connected to the tube at one end are provided, The other end includes a cylindrical penetration auxiliary body with an anvil installed, wherein the penetration connection part has a hollow part that allows the head of the penetration body to be inserted, and a blocking part for limiting the insertion range of the penetration body inside the hollow part is formed It relates to a separate intrusion mechanism for sand ground, characterized in that.

Quay mooring system against storm

본 발명은 태풍에 대비한 안벽 계류 시스템에 관한 것으로서, 더욱 상세하게는 태풍에 대비하여 선박이나 해양 구조물을 계류할 때 안벽 아래 함몰된 공간에 설치되는 안벽 비트(bitt)를 사용함으로써, 안벽 위에서의 작업이 복잡해 지는 것과 안벽 위의 비트가 부족한 상황을 해결하기 위한 안벽 계류 시스템에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따르면, 태풍 등 유사시 안벽에 계류하는 선박이나 해양 구조물의 손상을 방지하기 위한 안벽 계류 시스템에 있어서, 상기 안벽에 상기 선박이나 해양 구조물의 접촉시 상기 선박이나 해양 구조물의 손상을 줄이기 위해 안벽 아래 함몰된 공간에 설치되는 안벽 비트; 상기 안벽 비트에 그 끝이 고정되는 계류 로프; 및 상기 계류 로프가 가로질러 통과할 내부 공간이 구비된 펜더를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 안벽 계류 시스템을 제공한다.

A bearing structure for rotatably supporting a turret on a vessel hull and a method for the same

본 발명은 해저에 고정되고 적어도 상부 베어링 조립체(34)에 의하여 선박 선체(14)에 연결되는 터릿(20)을 구비하여 선체가 터릿을 중심으로 풍향에 따라 이동할 수 있는 해양 시스템에 관한 것으로, 상기 상부 베어링 조립체는 신뢰성이 높고 저렴하게 제작된다. 어떤 구성에 있어서, 상부 베어링 조립체는 계면(44)에서 서로 인접하게 마주하는 상부 슬라이더 베어링 링(40) 및 하부 슬라이더 베어링 링(42)을 포함하며, 상부 베어링 링은 터릿에 고정되고, 하부 베어링 링은 소정량의 엘라스토머 재료(102)를 통하여 선체에 지지된다. 엘라스토머 재료는 계면의 일측에서 간극을 개방하지 않고 터릿 상부 부분이 약간 기울 수 있게 한다. 하부 베어링 링은 세그먼트(112A, 112B)로 분리되어, 터릿이 많이 기울어지면 가압 윤활유가 하나 또는 여러 개의 세그먼트로부터 누출될 수 있으며, 하부 베어링 링은 터릿이 기우는 중에 상승하기 시작한다. 다른 구성에 있어서, 원형으로 배치된 베어링 장치(202)가 마련되고, 각각의 베어링 장치는 실린더(224) 및 피스톤(226)과, 베어링 장치에 공급되는 가압 유체의 공급원을 포함한다. The present invention relates to a marine system having a turret (20) fixed to a seabed and connected to a ship hull (14) by at least an upper bearing assembly (34) so that the hull can move in a wind direction about the turret. The upper bearing assembly is manufactured with high reliability and low cost. In some configurations, the upper bearing assembly includes an upper slider bearing ring 40 and a lower slider bearing ring 42 facing adjacent to each other at the interface 44, wherein the upper bearing ring is fixed to the turret and the lower bearing ring Is supported to the hull through a predetermined amount of elastomeric material 102. The elastomeric material allows the top portion of the turret to tilt slightly without opening the gap on one side of the interface. The lower bearing ring is separated into segments 112A and 112B such that when the turret is tilted too much, pressurized lubricant may leak from one or several segments, and the lower bearing ring begins to rise while the turret is tilted. In another configuration, a circularly arranged bearing device 202 is provided, each bearing device including a cylinder 224 and a piston 226 and a source of pressurized fluid supplied to the bearing device.

Mooring and multipurpose protective device on the sea

In a device for mooring and protecting a ship, the present invention relates to a device for mooring and multipurpose protection on the sea, in which a guide rail is installed on the vertical surface of a pier or a breakwater, and a buoy mooring device is guided and coupled to the guide rail to be automatically lifted up and down depending on the water level; a device for mooring and multipurpose protection on the sea, in which a guide rail is installed on the vertical surface of a pier or a breakwater provided with a lift stair, and a floating bridge is guided and coupled to the guide rail to be automatically lifted up and down depending on the water level; a device for mooring and multipurpose protection on the sea, in which a guide rail is installed in berthing facilities provided on a small island, a floating bridge is guided and coupled to the guide rail to be automatically lifted up and down depending on the water level, and a plurality of roller fixing brackets are inserted into the narrow side of the floating bridge coupled to the guide rail at regular intervals and coupled to the guide rail to lift the floating bridge up and down depending on the water level; a device for mooring and multipurpose protection on the sea, in which guide rails are installed on the vertical surface of a pier or a breakwater provided with a protruding stair, a floating bridge is guided and coupled to the guide rails to be automatically lifted up and down depending on the water level, and the guide rails installed on the vertical surface of the breakwater are formed in two rows while being inclined at the same inclination angle as the protruding stair; and a device for mooring and multipurpose protection on the sea, in which a plurality of guide rails are installed on the rock coast to form a rail type fixed device, and a floating bridge is guided and coupled to the guide rail to be automatically lifted up and down depending on the water level. [Reference numerals] (AA) Automatic ...

Anchor-mooring mechanisms

Изобретение относится к судовому машиностроению, а именно к якорно-швартовным механизмам: одноякорному брашпилю, якорно-швартовному, якорному и швартовному шпилям, у которых на грузовом валу, со сплошным поперечным сечением, неподвижно закреплена турачка, а цепная звездочка, имеющая тормозной шкив ленточного тормоза и элемент кулачковой муфты, установлена свободно и соединяется с грузовым валом вторым элементом кулачковой муфты, закрепленным на грузовом валу подвижно вдоль его оси. Опоры грузового вала швартовного шпиля выполнены в конусообразной стойке. Одна опора грузового вала якорно-швартовного и якорного шпилей выполнена в башнеобразной стойке, а другая - в палубном стакане, установленном в палубе судна. Стойки шпилей крепятся к палубному стакану на палубе. Привод грузового вала выполнен в виде мотор-редуктора с волновой зубчатой передачей, у которой гибкое колесо имеет форму кольца, на торце которого нарезаны бочкообразные зубья, взаимодействующие с прямобочными зубьями четырех секторов, соединенных с ведомым валом передачи частями (дольками) двойной зубчатой муфты. Выходной конец ведомого вала соединен с грузовым валом зубчатой муфтой, а генератор волн гибкого колеса соединен с выходным концом вала двигателя двойной зубчатой муфтой. Корпус редуктора у брашпиля крепится лапами к кронштейну, выполненному на опорной стойке грузового вала со стороны тормозного шкива цепной звездочки, а у шпилей - фланцем к палубному стакану под палубой судна. Достигается снижение массогабаритных показателей редуктора и повышение степени унификации конструкций якорно-швартовных механизмов. 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 721 610 C1 (51) МПК B63B 21/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B63B 21/00 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019118724, 17.06.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Алдохин Евгений Степанович (RU) Дата регистрации: 22.05.2020 Приоритет(ы): ...

Docking facility for tower on sea and Tower on sea having the same

해상 타워 접안시설 및 이를 포함하는 해상 타워가 개시된다. 본 발명의 실시 예에 따른 해상 타워 접안시설은 해상 타워와 연결되고 선박으로부터 해상 타워로 안내하는 이동통로로 사용되는 브릿지, 브릿지에 연결되며 선박을 고정시키는 접안부, 및 브릿지 및 접안부를 접안위치와 보관위치 사이에서 이동하게 하는 이동장치를 포함한다. A marine tower eyepiece and a marine tower comprising the same are disclosed. The maritime tower eyepiece facility according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the maritime tower and used as a moving passage leading from the vessel to the maritime tower, the eyepiece connected to the bridge and fixing the vessel, and the bridge and the eyepiece to the eyepiece position and storage. Includes a mover to move between positions.

Artificial plant island strengthening ecological function

생태기능을 강화한 복합형 인공 식물섬은 수생식물이 식재되고 수면 위에서 부유하는 부유형 프레임과, 부유형 프레임과 연결되고 수심에 따라 단차를 가지며 단차별로 각각 다른 수생식물이 식재되는 침수형 프레임과, 수면 측의 물을 하방으로 폭기시키는 물 순환부와, 물 순환부에 동력을 공급하는 동력부를 포함한다. 이와 같이 구성되는 생태기능을 강화한 복합형 인공 식물섬에 의하면, 물 순환부에 의해 식물 플랑크톤의 대발생을 방지함으로써 수질을 양호하게 하고, 수심별로 다른 수생식물을 식재하여 수심에 따른 수생식물에 의한 정화효과로 인해 전체적으로 생태계를 보전하고 개발할 수 있는 이점이 있다. 인공 식물섬, 부유형 프레임, 침수형 프레임, 어류용 구조체

Apparatus for Preventing Attachment of Foreign Materials Having Water Jet Machine, and Quay Wall Having the Same

워터제트장치를 포함하는 이물질 부착방지장치, 및 이를 포함하는 안벽이 개시된다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 이물질 부착방지장치(100)는, 항만의 안벽(10)에 장착되고, 워터제트장치(130)에 유체 및 전원을 공급하는 메인시스템(110); 항만의 안벽(10)에 고정되고, 안벽(10)에 계류 중인 선박(20) 또는 해양구조물 외부면의 적어도 일부에 인접하는 구조로 형성된 구조물(120); 및 상기 구조물(120)에 장착되고, 메인시스템(110)으로부터 유체 및 전원을 공급받아 작동되며, 워터제트를 생성하여 선박(20) 또는 해양구조물 외부면에 유체를 분사하는 워터제트장치(130);를 포함하는 것을 구성의 요지로 한다. 본 발명에 따른 이물질 부착방지장치에 따르면, 안벽에 계류 중인 선박 또는 해양구조물 외부면의 적어도 일부에 인접하는 구조로 형성된 구조물 및 워터제트를 생성하여 선박 또는 해양구조물 외부면에 유체를 분사하는 워터제트장치를 구비함으로써, 선박 또는 해양구조물 외부면에 유체 흐름을 발생시킬 수 있고, 결과적으로, 따개비와 같은 이물질이 부착되는 것을 미연에 방지할 수 있다.

Berthing device for ship

선박용 접안장치에 대한 발명이 개시된다. 개시된 선박용 접안장치는: 부두에 설치되며 선박의 견인줄과 연결되는 연결부재를 권선하는 견인부와, 견인부와 선박의 사이에 설치되며 연결부재가 이동되는 이동공간의 양측에 설치되어 견인줄의 이동을 감지하는 감지부 및 부두에 고정되며 견인줄이 걸려서 고정되는 고정지주를 구비하는 것을 특징으로 한다. An invention for a marine eyepiece is disclosed. The ship's eyepiece disclosed is: a tow portion which is installed at the pier and winds up the connecting member connected to the tow line of the ship, and is installed between the tow portion and the ship and is installed at both sides of the moving space where the connecting member is moved to move the tow line. It is characterized in that it comprises a fixing portion for detecting and detecting the sensing portion and the dock and fixed by hanging the tow line.

Electrodeless fluorescent lamp by inductively coupling type

본 발명은 유도결합형 무전극 형광램프에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 형광램프의 전면에 걸쳐 균일한 조도로 발광되고 무전극 형광램프의 수명을 연장시키며, 구동주파수를 낮추어 전자파 간섭과 전자파 내성을 향상시킨 유도결합형 무전극 형광램프에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to an inductively coupled electrodeless fluorescent lamp. More particularly, the present invention relates to an inductively coupled electrodeless fluorescent lamp, and more particularly, to emit light with uniform illumination over the entire surface of the fluorescent lamp, to extend the life of the electrodeless fluorescent lamp, and to reduce the driving frequency to reduce electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic resistance. The present invention relates to an improved inductively coupled electrodeless fluorescent lamp. 본 발명에 의한 유도결합형 무전극 형광램프는, 방전관에 제1방전관(10) 및 제2방전관(20)의 절곡부를 통해 관통되어 상기 아말감(61, 65) 및 보조아말감(62, 66)이 내부에 설치됨과 아울러, 상기 제1방전관(10)의 절곡부를 통해 삽입되어 장착되고, 상기 알에프 발진기(70)를 통해 고주파 전원을 공급받아 일정 자계를 형성하는 일정한 길이의 제1코어(50) 및 제1유도코일(40)을 내부에 수용하는 제1내관(30)과, 상기 제2방전관(20)의 절곡부를 통해 삽입되어 장착되고, 상기 알에프 발진기(70)를 통한 상기 제1내관(30)에 공급되는 고주파 전원과 ½주기를 차이로 공급받아 일정 자계를 형성하는 일정한 길이의 제2코어(51) 및 제2유도코일(42)을 내부에 수용하는 제2내관(32)을 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다. The inductively coupled electrodeless fluorescent lamp according to the present invention penetrates through a bent portion of the first discharge tube 10 and the second discharge tube 20 through a discharge tube so that the amalgam 61, 65 and the auxiliary amalgam 62, 66 are formed. In addition to being installed therein, the first core 50 having a predetermined length to be inserted and mounted through the bent portion of the first discharge tube 10 to receive a high frequency power through the RF oscillator 70 to form a predetermined magnetic field and The first inner tube 30 accommodates the first induction coil 40 therein, and is inserted into and installed through the bent portion of the second discharge tube 20, and the first inner tube 30 through the RF oscillator 70. Including a second core (51) and a second inner tube (32) for accommodating a second ...

Electromagnetism triggers formula release hook device

本发明涉及释放装置领域，具体涉及一种电磁触发式释放钩装置，包括电源、承重支架、挂载模块，挂载模块包括主钩与副钩，主钩一端固定连接于承重支架的底端，主钩自由端与承重支架平行，副钩第一端与电磁铁吸合，第二端穿过第一通孔与主钩啮合形成闭合环，副钩第一端包括一铁块，电磁铁通过固定架固定于承重支架顶部且与副钩第一端可分离接触。本发明电磁触发式释放钩装置，通过控制模块控制电磁铁与副钩方形铁块之间吸力的大小，从而控制主钩与副钩之间的啮合与分离，可以准确地在不同深度的海洋环境中对待释放物体进行释放，结构简单牢固，动作灵活，操作方便，易于维护，经济性好，具有良好的应用前景。

Vessel mooring apparatus using pulley

본 발명은 계선주에 묶어서 선박을 계류시키는 계류로프 상에 높이 조절이 가능한 도르래를 안벽에 고정 설치함으로써, 조수간만의 차이 또는 너울로부터 변화되는 수심에 따라 계류로프의 길이를 조절하여 계류로프가 단절되는 것을 방지하는 도르래를 이용한 선박 계류장치에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 바람직한 일 실시예에 따른 도르래를 이용한 선박 계류장치는 선박이 해안으로 접안될 수 있도록 계류로프를 묶어서 고정시키는 계선주가 고정 설치된 안벽과, 상기 안벽에 고정 설치된 계선주에 이격하여 상, 하 방향으로 높이 조절 가능하게 설치되며, 조수간만의 차이 또는 너울로부터 변화되는 수심으로 인해 상기 계선주에 묶여 고정된 계류로프에 변위가 주어질 경우 상기 계류로프의 단절을 방지하도록 상기 계류로프의 길이를 조절하는 도르래를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

One-point mooring locking apparatus

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Quay using waste railway sleeper

PURPOSE: A quay using a waste concrete sleeper is provided to remarkably reduce construction time and costs by forming blocks using waste concrete sleepers and constructing the quay using the blocks. CONSTITUTION: A quay using a waste concrete sleeper comprises oncrete sleepers, a foundation(120), blocks(100), and mixed aggregate. A pair of shoulders with fastening holes are formed in both sides of the top of each concrete sleeper. The foundation is formed by continuously arranging the concrete sleepers on the ground. The blocks are formed by assembling the concrete sleepers loaded on the top of the foundation. The gaps between the piled blocks are filled with the mixed aggregate.

Method for mooring a vessel and automated mooring apparatus

FIELD: shipbuilding. SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to the field of shipbuilding, namely to berthing equipment for automated mooring of crewed and non-crewed vessels and to a method of mooring vessels. The mooring apparatus with a rotating mechanism, intended for automatic gripping and rigid fixation of the mooring end of the vessel, equipped with a rotating mechanism, an electric engine, an accumulator, solar panels, a control unit, is attached by one end to the mooring anchor by means of a buoy rope. The electric motor, after receiving a command from the control unit controlling the operation of all auxiliary systems, and by means of a transfer mechanism, rotates the disks with grips secured thereon. The central disk has grips located in a mirrored position relative to the other disks and rotates in the opposite direction from the external disks. A vertically lowered mooring end with a weight or a tight knot located at the end, upon entering the area of multidirectionally rotating disks with grips is pushed thereby to the centre of the apparatus and is fixed upon reaching the walls of the disks. The rotation of the disks stops. EFFECT: method for mooring is simplified. 3 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 757 696 C1 (51) МПК B63B 22/02 (2006.01) B63B 21/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B63B 22/02 (2021.08); B63B 21/00 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020135974, 02.11.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Жуков Александр Владимирович (RU) Дата регистрации: 20.10.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 02.11.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 20.10.2021 Бюл. № 29 2 7 5 7 6 9 6 R U (54) Способ швартовки судна и автоматизированное швартовое устройство (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к области передаточного механизма, вращает диски с судостроения, а именно к причальному закрепленными на них захватами. Центральный оборудованию ...

Marine light pole

The present invention relates to a marine lamp post. To this end, according to the marine lamp post, a support unit is installed in a central portion of a breakwater block, a post is provided in the support unit, and a power supply unit and a lighting device are provided in the post. The breakwater block is provided to be in an X shape by a crossing panel member provided by crossing inclined panel members of one side and the other side, made of concrete, and a lower end of the support unit is buried to be erected in the crossing panel member by a predetermined depth. The support unit has a buried flange at a lower portion of a support pipe and a support flange at an upper portion thereof. The post has a seating flange at the lower portion of the support pipe to be seated and coupled on/to the seating flange, and the power supply unit includes a battery at the inside surrounded by a solar panel. The lighting device includes a control unit for controlling charging and discharging of sunlight and turning on/off of the lighting device at a lower portion thereof. Therefore, the lamp post is easily installed, and inspection and operation after installation are easily performed. In addition, a position of the lamp post is prevented from being changed by waves, and the lamp post can be sufficiently endurable against external force such as wave and wind.

Collision prevention apparatus for sea bridge

본 고안은 해상 교량 보호용 시설에 관한 것으로서, 특히 해상 교량의 하부에 충돌방지시설을 설치하여 해상 교량의 안전을 확보할 수 있도록 하는 해상 교량 보호용 충돌방지시설에 관한 것이다. 본 고안은, 해상 교량의 교각에 인접하여 설치되는 충돌방지시설에 있어서, 콘크리트 구조물(510); 고무롤러 포스트(520); 충격흡수 고무롤러(540); 베어링 체결 고정틀(550); 및 상부 덮개(560);로 구성된 것을 특징으로 하는 해상 교량 보호용 충돌방지시설을 제공한다.

Device for protecting dock anchor posts from ice damage

A system for protecting a dock from ice damage. The system includes a circumferentially fluted, water-impermeable housing capable of longitudinal and radial expansion and contraction. The housing defines a cavity with upper and lower openings into the cavity through the housing. The openings are configured and arranged to engage a dock-supporting post at longitudinally spaced upper and lower points along the length of the post with the upper point positioned above the water line and the lower point positioned below the frost line.

Shape matching type mooring system of offshore structure and mooring ship and docking method

해양 구조물과 계류 선박의 형상맞춤식 계류 시스템을 개시한다. 해양 구조물과 계류 선박의 형상맞춤식 계류 시스템은 해양 구조물에 계류 선박을 계류하기 위하여 계류 선박의 형상과 상응하는 형상으로 해양 구조물에 형상맞춤식 계류 유닛이 설치됨으로써, 병렬식 및 직렬식 모두의 방식으로 안전성과 신뢰성 있는 계류가 가능하다. 계류 선박의 형상과 상응하는 형상으로 해양 구조물에 형상맞춤식 계류 유닛이 설치됨으로써, 하중을 보상하여 병렬식 및 직렬식 모두의 방식으로 안전성과 신뢰성 있는 계류가 가능하며, 특히 높은 파고와 강한 바람 등의 악조건의 해상 상태에서도 확실한 계류가 보장되고, 계류비용을 절감할 수 있다. 또한, 해양 구조물(모선)과 계류 선박이 형상맞춤식으로 1차로 견고하게 유지됨으로써, 계선(mooring line)과 관련 시설을 종래 기술 대비 50% 이하 정도로만 설치하면 되고 계류 모니터링 장비와 시스템 등이 최소화되므로 건조비 및 유지비가 절감되는 효과가 있다.

Carrier of front End Module of car

본 발명은 자동차용 프론트 엔드 모듈의 캐리어에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 자동차 전방 차체의 골격을 형성하는 캐리어에 있어서, 상기 캐리어의 상측부를 지지하며 전방측을 향하여 일정 곡률을 가지는 상부곡률프레임과, 상기 상부곡률프레임과 대응하게 상기 캐리어의 하측부를 지지하며 전방측을 향하여 일정 곡률을 가지는 하부곡률프레임으로 구성된다. The present invention relates to a carrier of an automobile front end module, and more particularly, in a carrier forming a skeleton of an automobile front vehicle body, an upper curvature frame supporting an upper portion of the carrier and having a predetermined curvature toward the front side; The lower curvature frame supports a lower portion of the carrier and has a predetermined curvature toward the front side corresponding to the upper curvature frame. 상기와 같은 본 발명에 의하면, 전방측 충격에 대하여 강성이 증가된 캐리어 를 제공하는 것에 의하여 내구성이 향상된 차체 구조를 제공하게 된다. According to the present invention as described above, by providing a carrier with increased rigidity with respect to the front side impact to provide a vehicle structure with improved durability.

Anchor winch

FIELD: ships anchoring equipment.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to equipment for anchoring ships, namely to anchor winches. The anchor winch consists of a frame, a drive, a drive shaft, a drum with a clutch and an anchor rope wound around it, and an anchor release mechanism. The drive is made in the form of two motor-reducers mounted on both sides of the drive shaft on the frame, the gearboxes of which are kinematically connected to the drive shaft. The clutch is configured to transmit torque from the drive shaft to the drum, and on the opposite side of the mentioned hook stops, a drum return mechanism is mounted. The armature reset mechanism is made in the form of an auto-reset drive based on a separate motor-reducer with the ability to control the clutch disengagement, for which an eccentric with a roller at its end is mounted on the shaft of the said drive, which, when the armature auto-reset drive shaft is rotated, comes into interaction with the side wall of the drum, leads it into translational motion along the drive shaft and opens the clutch. The drum return mechanism, when the auto-reset drive eccentric is turned in the opposite direction, returns the drum to its original position and closes the clutch. On the side opposite to the eccentric, on the auto-reset drive shaft, a pressure sleeve is mounted, made with eccentricity to interact with limit switches of the extreme positions of the drum. The auto reset drive, traction gearmotors and limit switches are connected to the control board, to which the gearmotor controls are also connected.EFFECT: increased reliability and speed of the anchor winch.5 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 771 390 C1 (51) МПК B63B 21/00 (2006.01) B66D 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B63B 21/00 (2022.02); B66D 1/005 (2022.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2022106545, 14.03.2022 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и ...

Docking system for a ship and docking method using the same

본 발명은 선박의 도킹 시스템 및 이를 이용한 선박의 도킹 방법에 관한 것으로서, 선체에 분리 가능하게 부착되는 부착유닛과, 부착유닛을 선체의 부착위치로 이송시키는 로봇암과, 부착유닛을 끌어당길 수 있도록 설치되는 무어링케이블과, 무어링케이블을 권선하도록 설치되는 윈치를 포함할 수 있다. 따라서, 본 발명은 선박과 선박의 도킹이나 선박과 이동항구의 도킹에 소요되는 시간과 노력을 최소화하고, 이들이 안정된 도킹상태를 유지하도록 하여 화물의 선.하역이 원활하게 이루어지도록 하며, 선박의 도킹을 위한 시스템의 안정성을 확보할 수 있도록 하는 효과를 가진다. 선박, 이동항구, 부착유닛, 로봇암, 무어링케이블, 윈치, 이송암, 액츄에이터

Power supply device

The invention relates to a power supply device (1) for a ship (5) that is stationed on a mooring of a harbour. The power supply device comprises a land-based, horizontally displaceable (30) carriage (9), on which a power supply line (11) with a plug (15) is arranged for supplying the ship with electrical energy. The power supply line (11) can be electrically connected to a land-based power supply network (32). A plug-sided section (13) of the power supply line is arranged in a vertically displaceable manner on the carriage (9).

Mooring line retrieving device

A device for retaining, carrying and making easily graspable one end of a mooring line for a boat adjacent a dock or mooring. The device includes an extensible member having two ends and which is movable between an extended position in which the ends are spaced apart from each other and a retracted position in which the ends are closely adjacent each other. One end of the extensible member is secured to a predetermined position adjacent the dock or mooring buoy while the other end of the extensible member is fashioned into an easily grasped shape and is detachably secured adjacent to a free end of the mooring line. A spring or other means is used to urge the extensible member towards its retracted position so that the device maintains the mooring line at a predetermined accessible position adjacent the dock or mooring and above the water line. This enables the mooring line to be easily retrieved by the returning boater and used in its normal fashion to secure the boat.

A kind of mooring gear

本发明涉及船舶技术领域，公开了一种系泊装置，包括吸附单元、控制系统、至少一个第一摆臂、至少一个第二摆臂、至少一个第一伸缩单元和至少一个第二伸缩单元，该系泊装置通过控制系统控制第一伸缩单元和第二伸缩单元的伸缩，控制第一摆臂和第二摆臂的转动，实现对吸附单元位置的控制和调整，便于系泊时吸附单元准确无误地吸附在码头或其他船舶上，实现与码头或其他船舶的连接的同时，保持一定的安全距离。本发明提供的系泊装置能快速、准确、安全地使船舶系泊，控制因船舶装载、海上浪涌等因素造成的船舶之间或船舶与码头之间的相对位移，降低系泊过程中产生的安全风险。

Dock leg with adjustable length and anti-rotation mechanism

An adjustable leg for use with a dock includes a tubular, lower member having a non-circular cross-section when taken normal to a longitudinal axis where the lower member has a first end and a second end. The lower member further includes a plate secured to the first end, the plate having a threaded through bore, and a disc secure to the plate. The disc has an elliptical aperture that is biased from the plate. The adjustable leg includes a tubular, upper member having a non-circular cross-section when taken normal to the longitudinal axis. The upper member is sized to be positioned over the lower member. The upper member further includes a threaded rod rotatably positioned within an interior cavity of the upper member, the threaded rod rotatably secured to the upper member. The threaded rod is configured to threadably engage the threaded bore and wherein the disc is configured engage the threaded rod and to place upward pressure on the threaded rod to prevent or reduce unwanted rotation of the rod.

PORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SUCH A STRUCTURE

Method for accommodating large movements in a mooring system

A method of operating a mooring system (500) exemplified by active mooring devices (100) having attractive at-tachment elements (1) fixable to a ship's hull (51) is described. Each mooring device (100) includes active means for moving the attachment element (1) vertically and in the horizontal plane, and the method involves repositioning the attachment elements (1) in a stepwise manner. Also disclosed is a seal (60) for a vaccum attachment element (1).

Ship-braking equipment in locks

The shock-absorbing equipment brakes ships in locks, using an arrester rope at right angles to the travel direction of the incoming ship and working in guides adjustable for height in vertical guides on either side of the lock. The rope has a hydraulic ram at the ends and forming a brake. The rope (2) is attached to a tension rope (4) reeved first through 90 deg. round a first pulley (5) on a truck (7) with rollers (17) working in vertical rails (16) in a lock chamber shaft (8), and then round further pulleys (11, 12, 15) and a loose pulley (13) and back to the truck. The loose pulley is coupled to a hydraulic ram (3) mounted horizontally above the water level (1) and easily accessible.

MOORING DEVICE

LA PRESENTE INVENTION SE RAPPORTE A UN SYSTEME D'AMARRAGE COMPRENANT UN DISPOSITIF FLOTTANT AVEC OU SANS CAPACITE DE STOCKAGE ET AUQUEL UN AUTRE NAVIRE PEUT ETRE AMARRE, DONT LE DISPOSITIF FLOTTANT A ETE RACCORDE A UNE ANCRE OU SIMILAIRE DE TELLE SORTE QUE DANS LE CAS DE DEPLACEMENTS DU DISPOSITIF FLOTTANT, UNE FORCE DE RETOUR SOIT ENGENDREE PAR DES MOYENS QUI SONT SOUS TENSION VERTICALE, L'AMELIORATION PROVENANT DU FAIT QUE LES MOYENS QUI ENGENDRENT LA FORCE DE RAPPEL SONT PLACES A L'INTERIEUR D'UN ESPACE DANS LA COQUE DU DISPOSITIF FLOTTANT EN ETANT PROTEGES PAR RAPPORT AU MILIEU AMBIANT. THE PRESENT INVENTION RELATES TO A MOORING SYSTEM INCLUDING A FLOATING DEVICE WITH OR WITHOUT STORAGE CAPACITY AND TO WHICH ANOTHER VESSEL MAY BE MOORED, WHOSE FLOATING DEVICE HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO AN ANCHOR OR SIMILAR SUCH AS IN THE CASE OF MOVEMENTS OF THE FLOATING DEVICE, A RETURN FORCE IS GENERATED BY MEANS WHICH ARE UNDER VERTICAL TENSION, THE IMPROVEMENT RESULTING FROM THE FACT THAT THE MEANS GENERATING THE RETURN FORCE ARE PLACED INSIDE A SPACE IN THE HULL OF THE DEVICE FLOATING BEING PROTECTED FROM THE AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT.

Anchoring system for tanker loading from marine oil installation

The tanker anchor includes at least two tension anchor lines (10) with their two ends connected together and to the end of the tanker. The other ends are anchored to the sea bed (5) at a distance from each other and from the vertical plane which includes the longitudinal axis of the tanker. Anchoring process for the tanker, by seizing the second buoy and attaching a cable to it Device for anchoring a tanker (6) for discharging a marine installation (1) producing and storing petroleum products, with a link (7) between one end of the tanker and the installation. The device includes at least one buoy (11) fixed at the connected ends of the lines. The length of the lines is such that the buoy stays submersed, holding the lines in a vertical plane by its positive flotation when the lines are waiting, detached from the tanker. A cable is fixed by one end to the buoy, with its other end fixed to a second buoy (15) floating on the surface of the water. A mooring is fixed to the second buoy for attachment of the anchor lines and the cable to the tanker. The anchor lines are metal or plastic cables. Segments of chain connect the anchor lines to their respective anchors (12), with the chain being dimensioned so only these segments lie on the sea bed when the anchor lines are in their waiting position. The device includes a tug connected to the anchored end of the tanker to ensure the security of the loading operation. The installation being discharged is a vessel type FPSO, a fixed marine platform or a floating marine platform.

TERMINAL BOX NETWORK, PARTICULARLY FOR BOATS MOORED AT A DOCK

L'invention concerne un réseau de boîtes à bornes. Elle est caractérisée par le fait que le réseau comprend une série de boîtes à bornes, des plaques de couverture autoverrouillables mais laissant libre une ouverture pour le passage d'une conduite branchée sur une prise, le fond de chacune des boîtes à bornes étant incliné en direction d'un trou de vidange et au moins une conduite d'alimentation racccordée aux diverses prises. L'invention concerne en particulier les bateaux amarrés à un quai. The invention relates to an array of terminal boxes. It is characterized by the fact that the network comprises a series of terminal boxes, self-locking cover plates but leaving an opening free for the passage of a pipe connected to a socket, the bottom of each of the terminal boxes being inclined in direction of a drain hole and at least one supply line connected to the various outlets. The invention relates in particular to boats moored to a quay.

Device for supplying electrical power to moored ships

Device for supplying electrical power to a ship 1 which comprises a mobile structure formed by a telescopic horizontal arm 6, 16 which can rotate and deflect vertically. The end of the arm carries a panel 23 to which are attached the electrical cables 21 running along the arm 6, 16. The displacements of the mobile structure move the cables 21 towards an electrical connection cabinet 30 thus reducing the wiring time whilst ensuring the safety of the hardware and personnel.

Float-type hybrid mobile harbor

The present invention relates to a float-type hybrid mobile harbor comprising a plurality of port modules installed on the sea remote from a pier. One or more of the plurality of port modules has a unit alongside which ships come, and a crane for loading or unloading freight to or from the container. The plurality of port modules are interconnected through a connecting bridge, and one or more of the plurality of port modules are connected to the pier through a berth bridge.

Distribution terminal for collective equipment.

The present invention relates to an improvement to terminals (1) for the distribution of water and electricity, in particular, which are normally installed in collective equipments such as in campings and marinas and which comprise an upper frame (2) fitted with output taps (25, 24), a lower-frame (3) mounted on a base (4) and sealed hood (41); the upper frame is comprised of an upper connection block (22) provided with two quick half-connectors (44, 45) for the electric and water connection, and the lower frame is comprised of a lower connection block (21) provided with two quick half connectors for the electric and water connection, respectively, and cooperate with those of the upper block; the upper and lower connection blocks (21, 22) may be brought close to each other and fastened one against the other by means of a lock. The upper frame may be easily decoupled from the lower frame by means of a specific tool for actuating said lock.

Berthing device for ship

선박용 접안장치에 대한 발명이 개시된다. 본 발명의 선박용 접안장치는: 부두에 설치되며 회전동력을 공급하는 구동부와, 구동부의 동력을 전달받아 회전되며 와이어 형상의 연결부재가 외측에 권선되는 드럼부 및 일측은 연결부재에 연결되며 타측은 선박에 연결되고 구동부의 동작에 의해 연결부재와 함께 이동되는 견인줄을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

Improvements made to the means for maintaining the moorings of ships under controlled tension

Patent FR2209352A5

The facility of come alongside the pier the use of wind power generation plant on the sea

PURPOSE: A quay wall for ocean wind power generator, which uses a distance sensor and a GPS device, is provided to prevent damage to a harbor facility due to impact, when a ship is being docked, by mounting a reinforcing plate between a skeleton part and a docking support stand. CONSTITUTION: A quay wall for ocean wind power generator comprises a docking support stand(200), a skeleton part, a reinforcing plate, a guide(1), an anchor, a solar panel, and a seaway guide light(3). The docking support stand is installed on the sea surface which contacts a marine structure. The skeleton part is installed in the slope between the support stand for the marine structure. The reinforcing plate is installed between the support stand for the skeleton part. The solar panel is installed in one side of the marine structure which is close to the support stand. The electricity produced by the solar panel is supplied to the seaway guide light and distant sensor. A wind vane(8), inducing the direction of wind, is installed in side end of the support stand.

APPARATUS FOR CREATING SHIPS

Container transfer terminal system and method

A terminal and system for the automatic computerized unloading of containerized cargo from container ships to trucks, railroad cars, other ships or storage. The terminal system (10) is equipped to store or transfer unloaded cargo automatically by using independent container transfer vehicles (26). The cargo ships (20) are moored between quays (22) of a terminal building constructed in or adjacent to a waterway. Independent container transfer vehicles (26) on an overhead transverse beam (28) system lift a container (18) up and away from a ship and transfer it to the elevated ground rail (72) system without changing the container orientation, and then shuttle on elevated ground conveyance rails to other areas of the terminal to distribute the container to the pertinent transportation system (railcar, truck, another ship) or to storage (40). Containers can also be unloaded from trucks and railroad cars and transported to a berthed ship utilizing the same transportation system. Remotely controlled docking modules (199) may be used to guide an incoming ship into the quay and to assist in engaging the ship's hull onto a bow mooring assembly (144). Side fenders (162) positioned in the quay moor the ship and maintain its position within the dock during cargo transfers. A rapid fueling system refuels the ships. The terminal can be located on land or offshore in any navigable waterway with either an access tunnel or a causeway for truck and rail access from land.

Quay side device for engaging a chain for a marine fender

A quay side device (10) for engaging a chain (28) for a marine fender attached to a fitting face of a quaywall (20) or another berthing installation comprises a pair of rigid plates (12) separated in parallel to each other, a round hole (24) formed in a protruding portion of each rigid plate from the quaywall, a support rod (16) detachably inserted into the round holes (24) between the protruding portions of the rigid plates, and a fixing member (14, 22) arranged in end portions of the rigid plates (12) embedded in the quaywall (20).

Harbor structure and method for constructing such a structure

Floating object stabilization and restraining system

An automatically adjusting mooring system that is lightweight and flexible for storing in small spaces comprises a water weight bag made of a flexible and durable material, a pulley and a line. The pulley is hung on a floating object and the line run through the pulley. One end of the line is tied to a stationery object and the other end to a water weight bag. The water weight bag is filled to the desired level to provide the weight and tension necessary to keep the line taut an maintain the floating object in a safely docked position.

Apparatus for mooring ships

The invention relates to an apparatus for mooring ships that have a magnetisable hull, embodied with a series of magnets disposed on or at a quayside, wherein the magnets have magnetic cores that are comb-shaped, with the teeth of the comb forming the magnetic poles and are oriented away from the quayside.

Mooring system for oil terminals

Energy feedback type mooring device for rapid mooring of large ship

本发明涉及一种用于大型船舶快速系泊的馈能式系泊装置，其包括基座、下虎克铰、液压分支、上虎克铰、系泊末端组件和控制箱，下虎克铰通过连接板固定在基座上，液压分支的两端分别与下虎克铰和上虎克铰连接，上虎克铰通过末端连接板固定在系泊末端组件上，且系泊末端组件设有真空度传感器和距离传感器，控制箱内设有真空发生器、液压比例阀和能量回收装置。本发明由基座、下虎克铰、液压分支、上虎克铰以及系泊末端组件共同构成6自由度并联机构，能满足船舶横摇、纵摇、艏摇、横荡、纵荡、垂荡复合运动下的稳定系泊要求，同时应用真空发生器实现与船舶的快速、稳定负压吸附连接，有效提高了船舶系泊、离泊的效率和安全性。

Step type yacht wharf

本发明公开了一种台阶式游艇码头，包括位于中部的码头区，位于码头区近水侧的台阶区，所述台阶区设有台阶，所述台阶向下延伸至常水位以下，可适应水位变动条件下的船舶靠岸；台阶上设置齿扣，以便在上下客时，与船中伸出舷梯板相配合，加强搭板与陆域的连接；台阶区的两侧设置依次设置靠泊区和系缆区，系缆区和靠泊区为直立式墩台结构，系缆区设有系缆桩，可供船舶系缆。本发明具有非常好的亲水景观效果；更具有较高的抗人流风险能力，并具有很好的上下岸舒适度。

Ramp slab, including access to water

Dalle de rampe (1A, 1B) en préfabriqué, délimitée par plusieurs côtés (22, 23, 24, 25), présentant de préférence une forme parallélépipédique de base rectangulaire ou carrée, et comprenant au moins une zone à surface texturée (30, 31) qui comporte des éléments en relief (32) s’étendant de manière longitudinale, caractérisée en ce que les éléments en relief (32) de ladite au moins une zone à surface texturée s’étendent dans une direction oblique par rapport aux côtés de la dalle et sont espacés pour procurer des rigoles (33), et en ce qu’elle comporte au moins un caniveau (23A, 24A, 25A, 26) dans lequel débouche les rigoles. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig.1 Prefabricated ramp slab (1A, 1B), delimited by several sides (22, 23, 24, 25), preferably having a parallelepiped shape with a rectangular or square base, and comprising at least one area with a textured surface (30, 31 ) which has longitudinally extending relief elements (32), characterized in that the relief elements (32) of said at least one textured surface area extend in an oblique direction with respect to the sides of the slab and are spaced to provide channels (33), and in that it comprises at least one channel (23A, 24A, 25A, 26) into which the channels emerge. Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 1

DEVICE FOR WETTING A TANKER FOR UNLOADING A MARINE PRODUCTION AND STORAGE PLANT FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Self-powered unmanned ship automatic parking charging device

本发明公开了一种自供电的无人船自动停泊充电装置，解决了现有无人船在远海岸区域无法便捷快速实现电能的自动供给的弊端，其技术方案要点是包括设置有停泊位的漂浮平台、安装于漂浮平台下方的发电装置；还包括有固定安装于漂浮平台对停靠至停泊位的无人船进行固定连接的固定装置、安装于漂浮平台对固定的无人船进行充电的电磁充电装置；漂浮平台还设置有与无人船之间进行通信的无人船通信模块、引导到达漂浮平台附近的无人船停泊至停泊位的引导雷达、对无人船停泊状态进行检测的检测模块、进行控制的控制器，本发明的一种自供电的无人船自动停泊充电装置，能利用海洋能实现自供电，并实现对无人船的便捷充电，操作自动、智能化。

Yacht

一种游艇，属于船舶技术领域，包括船体、控制器、第一气缸、第二气缸、第一螺母、第一镂空、第一电机、支杆、第一螺杆、第三气缸、第二电机、台板、第一支板、剪叉臂、第四气缸、第五气缸、滑轨、双头气缸、滑块、支柱、撑板、第三电机、第六气缸、第二螺杆、第二镂空、第二销轴、第二支板、第七气缸、第四电机、第八气缸、第三螺杆、第二螺母和第一销轴，所述船体下安装第一气缸，第一气缸左右两侧各安装第二气缸，第二气缸下安装第一螺母，第一气缸下安装第一电机，第一电机的输出轴上安装支杆，支杆右侧安装台板，台板左侧安装第二电机；本发明的优点是：具有水中停泊功能。

Hawser guidance system for quick release mooring hooks

The present invention provides a hawser guidance system, adaptable to a quick release mooring hook assembly, which is provided with a hook and a vertical arm supporting a rope carrier that can orient itself aligned with the direction of an incoming hawser or mooring cable, and, optionally, with a righting bar located in front of the hook for righting the eye, in such a way as to guide the eye of the hawser or mooring cable to the hook and to engage the hook of a quick release mooring hook assembly.

Boat mooring device

A boat mooring device which self-adjusts to fluctuations in water level due to tidal action, floods, storms and the like is disclosed. The boat mooring device comprises an elongate, generally vertical pylon with a narrow vertical slit extending along most of the length of the pylon, an inner flotation device positioned within the pylon, means to attach the inner flotation device to a mooring line, and means to attach the pylon to a mooring structure such as a dock pole. The inner flotation member moves vertically within the interior of the vertical pylon as water level fluctuates, and the attached mooring line moves vertically in concert. The inner flotation member further includes a cylindrical collar containing brushing means, wherein the brushing means scour the interior surface of the pylon to clear barnacles or other debris which would interfere with the operation of the device.