MC200071A1 - Anchoring device with movable and orientable anchor point - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a swiveling and movable platform, and a vertical pivot. The pivot comprises an axle positioned vertically under the platform and a soleplate bolted under the platform. A chain guide, a davit, and a rotation device for rotating the platform around the vertical axle of the pivot are fixed on the platform. The platform is immobilized in a desired position using a blocker push button.

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November 21, 2003 #1040

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PATENT FOR INVENTION AND USE

15 Title of the Invention: "Mooring device with movable and orientable anchor point"

AI DESCRIPTION

25 Device for improving the anchoring apparatus of a ship, mainly when the ship is moored in open anchorage.

30 By its action on the mooring line, the device considerably limits the ship's swing by keeping it on its course.

The main advantages of this device are:

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Applicant's name: Mr. Antonio CHIARAMELLO

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Name of the Inventor: Mr. Antonio CHIARAMELLO

-Unparalleled stability in open anchorages

-Safety at anchor by avoiding the risk of collision with neighboring vessels.

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-Easier embarkation and disembarkation operations.

-Without affecting the overall length of the ship.

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This device consists of two main elements: 1/ A mobile, orientable platform, 2/ A pivot axis.

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1-Switchable mobile platform:

Made of stainless steel, adjustable and locked in the desired position using a locking push button.

The following are fixed to this platform:

=The chain guide and the pivoting bow roller (in stainless steel).

=The platform rotation device around the vertical axis of the Pivot. =A 22mm thick teak slat grating is fixed to the rear of the platform.

The device can accommodate anchors up to 40 kg, after its characteristics have been adapted according to the mass of the ship.

2- The vertical pivot:

The pivot consists of:

=The pivot axis (in stainless steel, diameter 60mm or more depending on the mass of the ship), positioned vertically under the mobile platform.

The axle passes through the bridge and has a 90mm long thread in the lower part for fixing the assembly.

=A stainless steel base, bolted under the mobile platform.

=A cylindrical base fixed to the outside of the bridge, on which rests the rotation plate (celeron or other similar anti-friction material).

diameter 250mm) thus allowing the platform to rotate along a sector of

0 to 90° relative to the ship's axis, and its immobilization using the locking button according to the desired orientation.

Under the bridge, the pivot axis and the entire assembly are held in place by a nut and locknut, with a locking washer (140mm diameter) positioned

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under the Celeron (or other material, 150mm diameter) rotating plate. This device allows the rotation of the pivot axis and consequently of the mooring platform.

B/ OPERATION:

When at anchor in open water, the device is positioned perpendicular to the ship's axis (at an angle of approximately 85°).

The resulting offset of the chain alignment from the bow forms a triangle whose apex would be the anchor and whose base would be the two ends of the device.

Thus maintained, the ship offers greater resistance to the combined effects of wind force.

=of the direction of the current,

=of the amplitude of the waves,

As a result, the phenomenon of turning is greatly reduced and the ship maintains its course determined at the turn.

OTHER APPLICATIONS:

1/ Landing platform:

In addition, the grating can accommodate a lyre to adapt a gangway possibly allowing passengers to disembark from the front of the ship.

This device is particularly useful for sailing ships which have only one engine and therefore have difficulty maneuvering in ports where the channels are very narrow and difficult to access.

2/ The ship's characteristics are not modified:

Because the installation of this device requires the bow balcony to be opened to allow the mooring platform to be operated, the overall length

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The vessel equipped in this way will not be modified compared to the same vessel conforming to the basic model, possessing a conventional anchoring device.

The dimensions of the vessel are not altered by the installation of the device and remain fully compliant with port regulations.

3/ Security:

Since modern constructions tend to have anchors placed further forward to avoid contact between the anchor and the bow of the ship, having a clean bow without protruding fittings reduces the risk of collisions or impacts with other ships at anchor.

D/ SUMMARY:

Mobile and orientable mooring device which considerably improves the stability of a vessel moored in open water.

The main advantages of such a device are:

=Unparalleled stability in open anchorage

=Securing the vessel at anchor, preventing the risk of collision or collision with neighboring vessels.

Easier embarkation and disembarkation operations

^No impact on the general characteristics of the ship, in particular the overall length.

E/ CLAIM:,

New product: Mooring device with mobile and orientable anchor point.