Method of connecting adjacent units of a barge tow

Details Method of connecting adjacent units of a barge tow Method of connecting adjacent units of a barge tow

1974-02-21

1976-05-04

Blix, Trygve M.

Ships

Mooring device

Boom type

114 77R, B63B 2100

Patent

active

039540782

ABSTRACT:
Connecting adjacent units of a tow with rigid loosely interlocking connections and preloading the connections beyond the limit of expected tow loads for any inland waterway conditions to be encountered. Preloading is accomplished by inflating hollow cushions inserted uninflated between loosely interlocked parts.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2609177 (1952-09-01), Hughes
patent: 3362372 (1968-01-01), Peterson
patent: 3492964 (1970-02-01), Garcia
patent: 3613628 (1971-10-01), Garcia
patent: 3820258 (1974-06-01), Fahrner

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