Guidepost extension

摘要

A releasable guidepost extension is used on the seabed together with a bottom fixed guidepost part. These parts make up a guidepost for use during the lowering of a component from the surface of the water to a subsea structure. The guidepost part includes an upward (in use position) projecting end designed for engagement with a lower (in use position) end of the guidepost extension. The guidepost extension is loosely connected to the bottom fixed guidepost part via a pin and socket part on respective ends. A gap, or clearance, exists between the pin and socket part in the longitudinal direction, and at least one friction forming device arranged in the gap on either the pin part or in the socket part. The friction forming device does not get in contact, or engaged, with the other part unless the guidepost extension is subjected to a lateral force.

主权项

1. A releasable guidepost extension for use on the seabed together with a seabed fixed guidepost part, which parts together make up a guidepost for assistance during lowering of a component from the surface of the water to a subsea structure to obtain a focused landing of said component at a predetermined location, said guidepost part includes an upward (in the position of use) projecting end designed for engagement with a lower (in the position of use) end of the guidepost extension,
wherein the guidepost extension is loosely connected to the seabed fixed guidepost part via a pin and socket part on respective ends, such that a gap, or clearance, exists between the pin and socket part in the longitudinal direction thereof, and wherein at least one friction forming device is arranged in the gap on either the pin part or in the socket part, and said at least one friction forming device does not get in contact, or is not engaged, with the other part unless the guidepost extension is subjected to a lateral force.