Fender for docks and quays - has oval cross section with oval central aperture giving constant thickness of rubber walls

摘要

The fender consists of a tubular hollow body made of rubber or another elastomer material, and it is used to protect docks, etc. The hollow body (1) has an oval cross section, and is fastened to the dock (2), so that the major axis of the oval shape extends in the direction (3) of its preferred load application. The major axis of the oval is at least 1, 3 times the minor axis and the fender has an oval aperture, corresponding to the oval circumference, so that the thickness of the walls is constant, all round the oval.