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公开(公告)号:US12135008B2
公开(公告)日:2024-11-05
申请号:US18016801
申请日:2022-07-22
Applicant: Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore, Inc.
Inventor: James Maher , Kim Mittendorf
IPC: F03D13/25 , B63B21/00 , B63B21/20 , B63B21/22 , B63B21/50 , B63B35/44 , B63B39/03 , B63B75/00 , E02B17/00 , E02D27/42 , E02D27/52 , F03D13/10 , F03D13/20
Abstract: An off-shore wind turbine system is assembled using a platform or jack-up vessel, and a first base anchored to the seafloor at a blade assembly off-shore location. A buoyant tower is attached to the first base. A crane provided on the platform or jack-up vessel is used to lift blades and blades, which are then coupled to a turbine held in a nacelle provided at the top of the buoyant tower. The buoyant tower, the nacelle, and the blades are detached from the first base. The buoyant tower, the nacelle, and the blades are towed to a wind farm and connected to a second base provided in the wind farm. The buoyant tower, the nacelle, and the blades are further stabilized using mooring lines spanning between the buoyant towers and other bases provided in the wind farm. The first base and/or the second base include anti-rotation features.
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公开(公告)号:US20240253750A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-01
申请号:US18587779
申请日:2024-02-26
Applicant: Eric R. Sirkin , Xavier Alexandre
Inventor: Eric R. Sirkin , Xavier Alexandre
IPC: B63B79/10 , B63B21/00 , B63B21/20 , G01B11/04 , G01D5/26 , G01P15/18 , G06F3/04845 , G06F3/04883 , G06T7/62 , G06T7/73 , G10L25/51 , H04N23/63 , H04R1/32
CPC classification number: B63B79/10 , B63B21/00 , B63B21/20 , G01B11/043 , G01D5/26 , G01P15/18 , G06F3/04845 , G06F3/04883 , G06T7/62 , G06T7/74 , G10L25/51 , H04N23/632 , H04N23/635 , H04R1/326 , B63B2021/003 , B63B2021/203 , B63B2201/00 , G06T2200/24 , G06T2207/10016 , G06T2207/30204
Abstract: Methods for monitoring windlass rotation are provided to determine the real time rate and length of rode release when anchoring a boat. The rotation can be monitored in real time using directional sound and/or electromagnetic radiation receivers and/or transmitters that can be in a module attached to the windlass. Another windlass module can monitor windlass rotation using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) components such as accelerometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes, and/or inertial measurement units (IMU) to sense motion and/or position.
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公开(公告)号:US12030591B2
公开(公告)日:2024-07-09
申请号:US17649262
申请日:2022-01-28
Applicant: Damon Jones
Inventor: Damon Jones
CPC classification number: B63B21/20 , B63B21/04 , B63B2021/004 , B63B2021/203
Abstract: A recessed and retractable mooring line device includes a housing having a mooring head that is configured for projecting through an opening or recess of a mounting structure so that an upper surface of the mooring head does not project from an outer surface of the mounting structure. A reel assembly is coupled to the housing and positioned below the mooring head to take up a flexible mooring line. The reel assembly includes a rotatable spool for winding the line. A ratchet wheel and spool that is engaged by a pawl prevents rotation of the ratchet wheel and spool when engaged. A moor head assembly that includes a pawl actuator actuates the pawl. An actuator lock of the moor head assembly engages the pawl actuator to keep it engaged with the pawl. A line anchor is used for securing to an end of the mooring line.
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公开(公告)号:US20240142979A1
公开(公告)日:2024-05-02
申请号:US18544549
申请日:2023-12-19
Applicant: MAID IP Holdings Pty/Ltd
Inventor: Bradley Tyers
CPC classification number: G05D1/0206 , B63H25/04 , G01C21/203 , G01S19/13 , B63B21/00 , B63H2025/045
Abstract: A method of automatically moving, by an automatic location placement system, a marine vessel includes receiving, by a central processing unit, from a vision ranging photography system, at least one optical feed including data providing a mapping of an environment surrounding a marine vessel. The method includes displaying, by the central processing unit, on a touch screen monitor, the mapping of the environment. The method includes receiving, by the central processing unit, from the touch screen monitor, target location data. The method includes directing, by the central processing unit, at least one element of a propulsion system of the marine vessel, to move the marine vessel to the targeted location, using the mapping.
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公开(公告)号:US11884366B2
公开(公告)日:2024-01-30
申请号:US17686426
申请日:2022-03-04
Applicant: Scott Logan
Inventor: Scott Logan
CPC classification number: B63B21/20 , B63B2021/004 , B63B2021/203
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved device for attaching a watercraft to another structure such as another watercraft or a fixed structure, such as a dock. The apparatus comprises a spacing bar and specialized, quick connecting and releasing attachment devices that allow the watercraft to be quickly and effectively moored to other structures on the water without the risk of collision or damage to the watercraft. The quick-connect devices may be positioned near ends of the spacing bars to effectively hold the watercraft at a predetermined distance from the other structure. The device may further include tensioning mechanisms that are operable to keep the spacing bars at a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the watercraft to maintain the pre-determined spacing between the watercraft and the other structure.
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公开(公告)号:US11853064B2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-26
申请号:US18095733
申请日:2023-01-11
Applicant: MAID IP Holdings Pty/Ltd
Inventor: Bradley Tyers
CPC classification number: G05D1/0206 , B63H25/04 , G01C21/203 , G01S19/13 , B63B21/00 , B63H2025/045
Abstract: A method of automatically moving, by an automatic location placement system, a marine vessel includes receiving, by a central processing unit, from a vision ranging photography system, at least one optical feed including data providing a mapping of an environment surrounding a marine vessel. The method includes displaying, by the central processing unit, on a touch screen monitor, the mapping of the environment. The method includes receiving, by the central processing unit, from the touch screen monitor, target location data. The method includes directing, by the central processing unit, at least one element of a propulsion system of the marine vessel, to move the marine vessel to the targeted location, using the mapping.
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公开(公告)号:US11801916B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-31
申请号:US17287059
申请日:2019-10-07
Applicant: APL Norway AS
Inventor: Geir Olav Hovde , Sven Atle Svensen
CPC classification number: B63B21/04 , B63B21/00 , B63B21/08 , B63B21/10 , B63B21/16 , B63B21/20 , B63B21/50
Abstract: A mooring line length adjusting device and methods is disclosed. The connecting device is arranged for connecting a lower section and an upper section of a mooring line to respective ends of the device and for adjusting a total length of said mooring line from a previous mooring line length to a new mooring line length. The upper end of the mooring line is connected to a floating unit. At least said lower section comprises a chain segment at its top end connected to the device. The device comprises a locking arrangement to lock said chain segment to the connecting device.
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公开(公告)号:US11760447B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-19
申请号:US17330533
申请日:2021-05-26
Applicant: Offshore Windservice A/S
Inventor: Billy Thøger Kristensen
CPC classification number: B63B59/02 , B63B21/00 , B63B27/30 , B63B39/005
Abstract: Vessel (60), comprising a transverse bow (62) with an elongated bow fender (10) protruding with respect to the bow (62), which bow fender (10) is designed to be pushed against a stationary object (50), said vessel 60) further comprises at least two engagement arms (20) with telescopic parts (22,24), said engagements arms (20) are mounted in a position above the bow fender (10) and facing each other, and each engagement arm (20) is pivotable against each other for engagement with the stationary object (50) from opposite directions. Each engagement arm (20) comprises a tiltable engagement pad (26) with a contacting surface (26a) creating stabilizing contact between the contacting surfaces (26a) of the engagement pads (26) and at least a part of the stationary object (50), said engagement pads (26) being tiltable about an axis running in same longitudinal direction as the engagement arms (20).
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公开(公告)号:US20230221725A1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-13
申请号:US18123643
申请日:2023-03-20
Applicant: MAID IP Holdings Pty/Ltd
Inventor: Bradley Tyers
CPC classification number: G05D1/0206 , G01C21/203 , G01S19/13 , B63H25/04 , B63H2025/045 , B63B21/00
Abstract: A method of automatically moving, by an automatic location placement system, a marine vessel includes receiving, by a central processing unit, from a vision ranging photography system, at least one optical feed including data providing a mapping of an environment surrounding a marine vessel. The method includes displaying, by the central processing unit, on a touch screen monitor, the mapping of the environment. The method includes receiving, by the central processing unit, from the touch screen monitor, target location data. The method includes directing, by the central processing unit, at least one element of a propulsion system of the marine vessel, to move the marine vessel to the targeted location, using the mapping.
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公开(公告)号:US11649011B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-16
申请号:US17219853
申请日:2021-03-31
Applicant: The HookCups Group, Inc.
Inventor: Steven Brant Gonzales , J. Scott Roberts
IPC: B63B21/00
CPC classification number: B63B21/00 , B63B2021/001 , B63B2021/006
Abstract: A mooring device including: a strut with a first end and a second end; a first head; a pivot mount; a first suction cup; a rotating mount; a second head; a second suction cup; a rod; and a flotation cover sleeve. The pivot mount allows the first head to pivot about a first head axis and therefore to rotate relative to the strut. The rotating mount allows the suction cup to rotate about a second axis relative to the strut. The flotation cover sleeve having a buoyancy sufficient to render the entire apparatus positively buoyant in water.
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