Pile anchor with external vanes

Details Pile anchor with external vanes Pile anchor with external vanes

2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Olson, Lars A. (Department: 3617)

Ships

Anchor

Suction type

C405S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07140319

ABSTRACT:
An elongated hollow member (160), as shown in FIG.1, with longitudinally disposed external vane(s) (275A–B) for securing an offshore structure to the seafloor. The external vanes help maintain the heading and bearing of the anchor during the installation process, and may also enhance the pile anchor's holding capacity.

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