Device and method for coupling a vessel to a stationary object

Details Device and method for coupling a vessel to a stationary object Device and method for coupling a vessel to a stationary object

2005-04-05

2010-02-23

Hartmann, Gary S (Department: 3671)

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

Attached

C014S071500, C114S230170

Reexamination Certificate

active

07665170

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for making a walkway from a vessel to an object which is more or less stationary relative to the vessel and has a gangplank attached to the vessel. The gangplank has a top surface and near the end of the gangplank a coupling element for enclosing a horizontal pipe attached to the stationary object. According to the invention, the coupling element is fitted below the top surface, and near the coupling element on the underside in the longitudinal direction of the gangplank the gangplank has a narrow supporting edge for supporting the gangplank on the pipe. The invention also comprises a method for the use of the device.

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