Ships – Floating platform – Float assembly
Patent
1985-05-09
1987-01-06
Blix, Trygve M.
Ships
Floating platform
Float assembly
405202, 166345, 285140, E21B 712
Patent
active
046338012
ABSTRACT:
The apparatus of the present invention comprises a compliant structure for use in reducing bending stress at the ends of an elongated cylindrical tether which may, for example, be used to connect a floating platform supported by a body of water to the floor thereof. The apparatus comprises a plurality of tubular support members concentrically arranged about the elongated cylindrical tether at the tether's end connection. Each tubular support member is connected to each adjacent tubular support member in a manner that allows the entire assembly of tubular members to deflect in unison as the cylindrical tether deflects.
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Bartz C. T.
Blix Trygve M.
Shell Oil Company
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