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US 2017/0001691 A1Published application
Cable loading structure
AssigneeJDR Cable Systems Ltd.
InventorsJames Young, Philip Ward, Jeremy Featherstone
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Abstract
The invention provides a floatable cable loading facility (3) for receiving and controlling a cable storage tank (1) which can be used without providing additional infrastructure on a quay or vessel. The cable loading facility is able to receive and retain a tank (1) whilst rotating it to allow loading and unloading of the cable.
Claims14
A cable loading structure for loading cable to or from a floating tank, said apparatus comprising;
- a floatable structure having a plurality of tank engaging means, wherein at least one of said tank engaging means is moveable between a first position and a second position such that in said first position said tank is moveable towards or away from said cable loading structure and in said second position, said tank is restrained against movement towards or away from said cable loading structure;
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- a drive system engageable with the tank so as to rotate the tank.
A cable loading method for loading cable to or from a floating tank, comprising providing:
- a floatable structure having a plurality of tank engaging means, wherein at least one of said tank engaging means is moveable between a first position and a second position such that in said first position said tank is moveable towards or away from said cable loading structure and in said second position, said tank is restrained against movement towards or away from said cable loading structure;
- a drive system on said floatable structure engageable with the tank and rotating the tank;
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- a tank, the method further comprising:
- moving said moveable engaging means into said first position;
- moving said tank into engagement with said floatable structure;
- moving said moveable engaging means into said second position to engage said tank;
- driving said tank to rotate within said floatable structure;
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- feeding cable to or from the tank via the floatable structure.
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