Articulating, displacement controlling and locking device for hull of e.g. barge, has hole to guide hull axle between unlocked and locked positions, where hulls are immobilized in locked position and pivot around axle in unlocked position

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The system has a ballasting/deballasting unit that is controlled for provoking displacement of hulls (2). A hinge between the hulls and a platform (1) comprises an oblong hole (30) forming a cam and vertically guiding a pivoting axle (20) of the hulls, with respect to the platform, between unlocked and locked positions. The hulls pivot around the axle in the unlocked position. The hulls are immobilized in a floating position with respect to the platform in the locked position. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# System for articulating, controlling displacement under the effect of hydrostatic forces and locking a hull of a floating engine e.g. catamaran, barge or floating dock. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The system permits locking/unlocking of the hull of large size engine in a simple and inexpensive manner. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a transversal sectional view of a floating engine in a catamaran configuration. 1 : Platform 2 : Hulls 20 : Hull`s pivoting axle 30 : Oblong hole 50 : Trapezoidal housing 60 : Lateral stop.