Hinged floating caissons and unfolding devices therefor

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1978-04-17

1980-09-23

Basinger, Sherman D.

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042236231

ABSTRACT:
A hinged floating box caisson structure includes a central caisson, a pair of lateral caissons and a pair of end ballasts, these elements are adapted, when in a transport position, to be folded on one another. A system for straightening the end ballasts and for unfolding the lateral caissons is arranged to produce simultaneously a 180-degree rotation of the lateral caissons and the straightening of the end ballasts. One actuator is provided for controlling these simultaneous movements.

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patent: 3908580 (1975-09-01), Kinzel et al.
patent: 4039163 (1977-08-01), Shorey

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