DEVICE FOR SHIP MOORING TURRET ASSEMBLY RELEASABLE JOINT

摘要

FIELD: transport.SUBSTANCE: proposed device is composed of a set of connecting mechanisms arranged in circle for uniform distribution of loads inside turret assembly. Every said connecting mechanism comprises hydraulic cylinders mounted at stationary part of turret assembly above water level and equipped with links, one end of the latter being secured to hydraulic cylinder while another end being attached to retainer being shaped to rectangle. Buoy top part is furnished with pins arranged in its circle to comply with connecting mechanisms and provided with wedge-like ledges arranged at side surfaces to contact with adequate surfaces of grippers.EFFECT: enhanced performances, higher reliability.5 dwg