ARTICULATED FLUID TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND LOADING CRANE COMPRISING SAID DEVICE

摘要

The device for transmission between a jib comprising at least one pipe secti on (54a, 54b) fixed to said jib (12) and a coupling section comprises a network of articulated concertina or diamond-shaped articulated pipe sections which can be deformed and are actuated by a cable and at least one pipe section (24a, 24b) joined by coupling. Each section that is fixed to the jib or join ed by coupling is joined to one end of the network by means of an elbow and pivoted connections (53a, 53b) whereby the elbow is fixed to a support (51) suspended on the jib. Each end of the network is fixed to a support (74a) which is moveably and rotationally mounted by means of a bearing (78a) on th e support of the elbow to which the end is joined in a concentric position wit h respect to the joint (72a) connecting the end to said elbow. The invention c an be used to transfer natural liquefied gas from a platform in the sea to a tanker.