A mooring arrangement for a floating device includes a band and a drum adapted to pay out and pull in the band. The mooring arrangement includes a band guide, the band is extending from the drum via the band guide and is adapted to be coupled to an anchoring arrangement, the band guide being configured to tilt about an articulation axis being parallel with a longitudinal axis of the part of the band situated between the drum and the band guide in order to position the band to compensate for movement in the floating device and thus reduce the wear in the band.
B63B 21/29 - Ancres avec système d'assurance de tenue sur le fond par des poids, p. ex. ancres-poids sans bras
F03B 13/18 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément l'autre élément étant fixé, à au moins un point, par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
B63B 35/44 - Constructions, magasins, plates-formes de forage ou ateliers flottants, p. ex. portant des appareils séparateurs huile-eau
a) situated between the drum (3) and the band guide (14, 15, 22) in order to position the band (5) to compensate for movement in the floating device (1,12, 12′) and thus reduce the wear in the band (5).
B63B 21/29 - Ancres avec système d'assurance de tenue sur le fond par des poids, p. ex. ancres-poids sans bras
F03B 13/18 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément l'autre élément étant fixé, à au moins un point, par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
B63B 35/44 - Constructions, magasins, plates-formes de forage ou ateliers flottants, p. ex. portant des appareils séparateurs huile-eau
The invention relates to a mooring arrangement (2, 2`) for a floating device (1, 2) comprising a band (5) and a drum (3)adapted to pay out and pull in the band (5). The invention being distinctive in that the mooring arrangement (2, 2 further comprising a band guide(14, 15,22), said band (5) is extending from the drum (3) via the band guide(14, 15, 22) and is adapted to be coupled to an anchoring arrangement (13), said band said band guide(4, 15, 22) being configured to tilt about an articulation axis (A, B) being parallel with a longitudinal axis of the part of the band (5a) situated between the drum (3) and the band guide (14, 15, 22) in order to position the band (5)to compensate for movement in the floating device (1,12, 12') and thus reduce the wear in the band (5).
A drive device for a winch (8) comprising a large belt pulley (1) or chain pulley, a winch drum which is connected to the large belt pulley (1). The large belt pulley (1) is rotatably connected to at least one prime mover such as a motor (7). The device has at least two rotatable secondary shafts (4, 4′), each being parallel to the rotational axis of said belt pulley (1). The secondary shafts (4, 4′) are in rotational connection with the large belt pulley (1) via at least one belt/chain. The motor is in rotational connection with one of the secondary shafts. Drive devices according to the same principles for a floating vessel propeller, a hydro turbine and a wave power plant are also described.
F16H 7/00 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin
B66D 1/20 - Entraînements à chaînes, à courroies ou à friction, p. ex. comportant des moufles
F03B 17/06 - Autres "machines" ou machines motrices utilisant un écoulement de liquide, p. ex. du type à clapets oscillants
F16H 7/02 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin par courroiesTransmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin par courroies trapézoïdales
A drive device for a winch (8) comprising a large belt pulley (1) or chain pulley, a winch drum which is connected to the large belt pulley (1). The large belt pulley (1) is rotatably connected to at least one prime mover such as a motor (7). The device has at least two rotatable secondary shafts (4, 4'), each being parallel to the rotational axis of said belt pulley (1). The secondary shafts (4, 4') are in rotational connection with the large belt pulley (1) via at least one belt/chain. The motor is in rotational connection with one of the secondary shafts. Drive devices according to the same principles for a floating vessel propeller, a hydro turbine and a wave power plant are also described.
B66D 1/20 - Entraînements à chaînes, à courroies ou à friction, p. ex. comportant des moufles
B63H 23/04 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique l'élément principal de transmission, p. ex. l'arbre, étant essentiellement vertical
F03B 13/20 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément les deux éléments étant mobiles par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
Device for a toothed belt wheel (1) comprising a toothed rim at the perimeter of the wheel, where the rim is composed of a number of segments (10) that are retained in relation to each other in a circle. The segments (10) can either be retained between two side plates (3, 4) that extend along the whole of the periphery of the wheel (1) or are retained on a casing (35) that extends between, and is fastened to, two side plates (3,4). The segments (10) are manufactured from extruded profiles that are cut to the right length. To ensure the correct positioning of the segments (10) they are loosely attached to the wheel (1), a toothed belt is placed around the toothed edge and the segments (10) are displaced to give a firm engagement with the toothed belt. Thereafter the segments (10) are fastened.
B23P 15/14 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe de pièces d'engrenage, p. ex. de pignons
F16H 55/12 - Organes dentésVis sans fin le corps ou la jante étant constitués d'éléments amovibles
Drive device for a wind mill comprising a large pulley (21) disposed on a main shaft (22) and at least one belt (27) or chain adapted to transfer rotation from the pulley (21) to a generator (30, 31). The pulley (21) is rotationally coupled to at least two secondary shafts (23, 24), which are disposed parallel to the main shaft (22). One or more belts (27), which transfer the rotation, extend over the pulley (21) and the secondary shafts (23, 24). The secondary shafts (23, 24) are in turn rotationally coupled to at least one, preferably two, electric generators (30, 31).
A wave power plant comprising a floating body (1 ), which is adapted to move under influence of waves, and an energy absorbing device (2), which includes a drum (10) adapted to receive a longitudinal tension member (3). The tension member (3) is adapted to rotate the drum (10) when the floating body (1 ) moves as a result of wave motion. The drum (10) is supported on the floating body (1 ) to follow its movements. The tension element (3) is at its opposite end attached to the sea bed (5). An electric or hydraulic spring is used to temporarily store energy.
F03B 13/18 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément l'autre élément étant fixé, à au moins un point, par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
Mooring system arranged in a body of water for the mooring of multiple surface or semi-submersible vessels or platforms with a artificial seafloor grid designed as a mesh-like structure arranged in a substantially horizontal plane in the body of water. The artificial seafloor grid including means for attachment to said vessel or platform, and is mechanically coupled to the bottom of the sea using anchoring elements.
Device for absorption of wave energy, comprising floating body (2) moving as a result of influence from waves, and energy transmission means tranmitting movement of the floating body to a generator, further compring an immersed vessel (32), the upper part thereof containing gas and lower part thereof containg water, where the interior of the vessel (32) has pressure communicating with the surrounding water, so that the volume of the gas in the vessel (32) depends on the pressure surrounding the vessel and thus affects the weight of the vessel (32) and its contents, - the vessel (32) having such a connection to the rest of the device that it moves mainly vertically and in anti-phase in relation to the vertical movement of the floating body (2), - where the vessel (32) is connected to energy transferring means for transmitting its movement to a generator.
F03B 13/18 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément l'autre élément étant fixé, à au moins un point, par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
F03B 13/20 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément les deux éléments étant mobiles par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
Device for absorption of wave energy, comprising a floating body (2) adapted to move as a result of the influence of waves, and energy transmission means (9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 7, 36, 42) for transmitting the movement of the floating body (2) to a generator, characterized in that the floating body (2) is movably arranged on a guiding rod (1) which is flexibly supported in a structure (4).
F03B 13/18 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément l'autre élément étant fixé, à au moins un point, par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
F03B 13/20 - Utilisation du mouvement relatif entre un élément déplacé par les vagues et un autre élément les deux éléments étant mobiles par rapport au fond ou au bord de la mer
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Drilling platforms, towers and rigs (floating or
non-floating), floating wave-powered generators; oil
platforms and production platforms (floating and
non-floating) and wave dampeners as integrated parts of the
same; machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except
for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission
components (except for land vehicles). Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching,
transforming, accumulating, producing, regulating or
controlling electricity; materials for transmission of
electricity; electric generators; scientific, nautical,
surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing,
measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving
and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for
recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images;
magnetic data carriers, data processing equipment and
computers; computer software. Tow, rope, net, including net for use in water. Distribution of electric power, water supply; distribution
of water; transport; packaging and storage of goods. Treatment of materials; production of electric power;
consultancy within electric power; water treatment. Animal breeding, including breeding of fish and shellfish.
Mooring system arranged in a body of water for the mooring of multiple surface or semi-submersible vessels or platforms with a artificial seafloor grid designed as a mesh-like structure arranged in a substantially horizontal plane in the body of water. The artificial seafloor grid including means for attachment to said vessel or platform, and is mechanically coupled to the bottom of the sea using anchoring elements.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Floating and non-floating offshore oil and gas drilling and production platforms, drilling towers and drilling rigs, and wave dampeners as integrated parts of the same; electric and hydraulic generators and boring machines; electric and hydraulic motors for machines and engines other than for land vehicles; generators for electricity; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, producing, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electrical wires, transformers, batteries; hydraulic, electric and/or mechanical apparatus and instruments for converting wave power to electric energy, namely, apparatus for absorbing energy from waves and transferring the energy to a hydraulic or electric generator; materials for transmission of electricity, namely, electric wires and cables; tow; rope; net for use in water. (1) Distribution of electric power; offshore supply and distribution of fresh water; transport of oil, gas, chemicals, containerized goods, and personnel by ship and pipelines; packaging of containerized goods for transportation; storage of containerized goods; production of electric power; water treatment; animal breeding, namely breeding of fish and shellfish.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Floating storage tanks of metal and anchorage buoys and wave
dampeners as integrated parts of the same; common metals and
their alloys; building materials of metal; transportable
buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common
metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and
tubes of metal; goods of common metal (not included in other
classes); ores. Drilling platforms, drilling towers and drilling rigs
(floating or non-floating), oil platforms and production
platforms (floating and non floating) and wave dampeners as
integrated parts of the same; machines and machine tools;
motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine
coupling and transmission components (except for land
vehicles). Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water;
wave dampeners as integrated parts of ships, vessels and
boats. Distribution of electric power; water supply; distribution
of water; transport; travel arrangement; arranging of tours;
tourist offices; boat rental; packaging and storage of
goods. Scientific and technological services and research and
development relating thereto; product development;
industrial analysis and research services; technical
expertise relating to oil and gas exploration and to wind
and wave power; underwater surveys; geological surveys;
meteorological information; testing of materials;
consultancy relating to environmental protection; technical
project studies; design and development of computer hardware
and software; rental of computer hardware; upgrading,
maintenance and rental of computer software; legal services. Animal breeding, including breeding of fish and shellfish.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Drilling platforms, towers and rigs (floating or
non-floating), oil platforms and production platforms
(floating and non-floating) and wave dampeners as integrated
parts of the same; machines and machine tools; motors and
engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and
transmission components (except for land vehicles);
apparatus for producing electricity, generators of
electricity. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching,
transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling
electricity; materials for transmission of electricity;
scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling,
checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or
reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers,
data processing equipment and computers; computer software. Distribution of electric power; water supply; distribution
of water; transport; packaging and storage of goods. Treatment of materials; production of electric power;
consulting relating to the production of electric power;
water treatment; recycling of waste. Animal breeding, including breeding of fish and shellfish.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Scientific and technological services and research and development relating thereto, namely offshore research, development and services as provision of electrical power and improving hydrodynamic properties; product development.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
(1) Drilling platforms, drilling towers and drilling rigs (floating or non-floating), oil platforms and production platforms (floating and non-floating) and wave dampeners as integrated parts of the same; machines, namely hydraulic, electric and/or mechanical machines for converting wave power to electric energy; machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, producing, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric generators, electrical wires, transformers, batteries; hydraulic, electric and/or mechanical apparatus and instruments for converting wave power to electric energy; materials for transmission of electricity, namely electric wires and cables; scientific, nautical, surveying, checking (supervision), position measuring devices, namely, echo sounder, seismic apparatus, distance measuring equipment; magnetic data carriers, data processing equipment and computers; computer software, namely, computer systems as integral part of the operational system; operational control system software for controlling all of the before mentioned goods. (1) Distribution of electric power; water supply; distribution of water; transport by sea (namely by boats or barges) of containers with different content of goods; transport by sea, land, air and pipelines of oil, gas, chemicals; transport by sea, land and air of people; packaging and storage of goods, namely packaging and storage of containers including goods for others; production of electric power; water treatment; recycling of waste.
Mooring system arranged in a body of water for the mooring of multiple surface or semi-submersible vessels or platforms with a artificial seafloor grid designed as a mesh-like structure arranged in a substantially horizontal plane in the body of water. The artificial seafloor grid including means for attachment to said vessel or platform, and is mechanically coupled to the bottom of the sea using anchoring elements.
