Apparatus and method for releasable connections

Details Apparatus and method for releasable connections Apparatus and method for releasable connections

1988-06-15

1991-07-30

Corbin, David H.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Marine structure or fabrication thereof

With anchoring of structure to marine floor

405199, E02B 1702

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050355422

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for releasably connecting an offshore structure to a piling is disclosed. After the tubular piling is installed through the leg of the structure, a piston drives a gripping plate toward the piling until the plate firmly grips the piling. A joint between the piston and the plate accommodates variable angles between the piston and the gripping plate. More than one piston can be associated with each plate, and more than one plate may be used to selectively position the piling relative to the structure. The pistons can be manipulated to retract the gripping plates so that the pilings can be withdrawn from the structure.

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