Coupling apparatus for articulated bodies

Details Coupling apparatus for articulated bodies Coupling apparatus for articulated bodies

1979-04-09

1981-06-30

Frankfort, Charles E.

Ships

Towing or pushing

Nested vessels

B63B 2162

Patent

active

042756782

ABSTRACT:
A marine push towing combination having a first vessel with a notch at one end, a second vessel having a bow portion and sides, and a coupling apparatus for coupling the vessels together, the coupling apparatus including a first coupling assembly having at least one bearing member with opposed, substantially vertical bearing surfaces and a second coupling assembly including first and second gripping members, the gripping members having surfaces which can be urged into gripping engagement with the bearing surfaces.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1145749 (1915-07-01), Claud
patent: 3605675 (1971-09-01), Clemence
patent: 3613628 (1971-10-01), Garcia
patent: 3837315 (1973-06-01), Giblon
patent: 3844245 (1974-10-01), Yamaguchi
patent: 4148270 (1979-04-01), Bludworth

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