Method of protecting contents of a barge while in transit

Details Method of protecting contents of a barge while in transit Method of protecting contents of a barge while in transit

1978-08-10

1983-07-19

Machado, Reinaldo P.

Ships

Hatches and covers

Inflatable gaskets

135 96, 135101, 135119, 135903, 135904, 135905, B63B 1914

Patent

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043938884

ABSTRACT:
A tent structure of light-weight reinforced plastic sheet covers the hatch of a barge for weather protection of contents. The cover is stored in compact form aboard the barge for quick erection by a winch system when use is required. The array is secured over the coaming by fastening the cover to the deck at a series of positions with claw hook and chain assemblies. By erecting stored ridge poles to extend above the coaming, the cover thereover provides a pup-tent form which sheds water as a roof, permits loading above the coaming level, and permits loading or unloading in foul weather from the side. Very light-weight reinforced plastic permits a low cost throw-away type assembly with little manpower necessary for erection and produces maximum cargo capacity pay-load and lower maintenance cost by replacement of heavier steel hatch covers.

REFERENCES:
patent: 524137 (1894-08-01), Enright
patent: 1640188 (1927-08-01), Grunbock
patent: 2163072 (1939-06-01), Spelman
patent: 3405814 (1968-10-01), Yanow
patent: 3461891 (1969-08-01), Blomberg

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