Flexible connection device
AssigneeSociete Europeenne de Propulsion
InventorJean C. Clebant
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Abstract
The connection is of the Cardan type comprising a rigid intermediate structure, a first modular assembly of flexible connection elements placed between the intermediate structure and the first rigid body to allow relative rotation of the structure and of the first rigid body about a first axis x--x, and a second modular assembly of flexible connection elements placed between the intermediate structure and the second rigid body to allow the relative rotation of the structure and of the second rigid body about a second axis. The first and second assemblies comprise flexible bearings and abutments fabricated, at least partly, from a resilient material. This device is particularly suitable for anchoring a floating platform to the sea bed.
Claims12
A flexible connection device for transmitting high forces between first and second rigid bodies adapted to be impelled with relative movements of rotation of limited amplitude, about a central point situated at the connection level, in which device the said relative movements are allowed by the positioning, between the rigid bodies, of connecting elements made, at least partly, of resilient material, wherein the connection is of the Cardan type and comprises a rigid intermediate structure, a first modular assembly of flexible connection elements placed between the intermediate structure and the first rigid body to allow the relative rotation of the structure and of the first rigid body about a first axis, and a second modular assembly of flexible connection elements placed between the intermediate structure and the second rigid body to allow the relative rotation of the structure and of the second rigid body about a second axis, the first and second axes converging in said central point.
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