Floating Structure Attachment Device

Abstract

An improved floating structure attachment device comprising a vertically oriented guide member secured to a fixed structure, a dimensional joining block slidably coupled to the guide member, and a horizontally oriented attachment member extending through the joining block secured to a floating structure. The joining block defines intersecting vertical and horizontal passages dimensioned to permit controlled clearance sufficient to prevent binding while substantially limiting excess movement. The device provides four-dimensional freedom of movement, including vertical translation, horizontal translation, rotation about multiple axes, and limited angular pitch, while remaining structurally rigid and free of spring-biased elements.

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