Apparatus for connecting a tension member to an under-water anch

Details Apparatus for connecting a tension member to an under-water anch Apparatus for connecting a tension member to an under-water anch

1982-08-03

1984-05-29

Shedd, Wayne L.

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Plural distinct articulation axes

114265, 405202, F16D 300

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044511701

ABSTRACT:
In apparatus for connecting a tension member, such as an element of a leg of a tension leg platform, to an underwater anchoring base, actual connection to the anchoring base is accomplished by a connector which is joined to the tension element by a flex joint which is spaced above the connector but surrounded by a tubular element rigid with the anchoring base, the flex joint carrying an annular stop surface which is closely embraced by the tubular element. Lateral loads applied to the flex joint by the tension element are transferred directly to the tubular element and the anchoring base rather than to the connector.

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