Electro-magnetic coupling for tow boat and barge

Ships – Towing or pushing – Steering

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114249, 114251, B63B 2162

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ABSTRACT:
An electro-magnetic coupling apparatus for use with a tug and barge tow includes a bumper frame which is pivotally carried by the tub. The bumper frame includes a bearing surface that is positioned to bear against the barge so that a load transfer between the tub and the barge occurs at the bearing surface. A magnetic coupling preferably in the form of a plurality of coil members is carried at the load transfer surface for developing a magnetic field which can form a connection between the barge and the tug. An electrical power source is carried by the tub for energizing the magnetic field and a powered guide comprising a powered sheave and a pair of lines extending from the sheave to the barge defines a steering mechanism for angling the bumper frame and tug with respect to each other when maneuvering to each barge while making up a tow of several barges, for example.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3777834 (1973-12-01), Hiraoka et al.
patent: 3974794 (1976-08-01), Kakitani et al.
patent: 4449471 (1984-05-01), van Roon

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