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EP2984237B1
EP2984237B1 EP14721464.7A EP14721464A EP2984237B1 EP 2984237 B1 EP2984237 B1 EP 2984237B1 EP 14721464 A EP14721464 A EP 14721464A EP 2984237 B1 EP2984237 B1 EP 2984237B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B63B59/00—Hull protection specially adapted for vessels; Cleaning devices specially adapted for vessels
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    • B63B59/00—Hull protection specially adapted for vessels; Cleaning devices specially adapted for vessels
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  • the invention relates to the suspension links of the textile fender used for the protection of hulls of ships.
  • the suspension links of the textile fender are glued, welded or sewn on the upper flexible part of the fender. They create the connection between the fender protecting the hull of shocks with the dock where the ship is moored and the end passing inside the links, itself attached to the ship's rail.
  • the device according to the invention overcomes this disadvantage, an inflated appendix located on the upper part of the body of the inflatable element.
  • the invention relates to an inflatable fender comprising a first inflatable envelope (4) internally provided at at least one end in the extension of the chamber of an inflatable tubular appendix (3) equipped with an end plate (2). with a stopper, the assembly being housed in a second external envelope (5) conforming to the first envelope and the appendix (3) and being equipped, at the level of the neck fitting the appendix, with at least one pair of fastening means (9) of the D-type type of ring type.
  • the collar / body connection of the fender is a barrier that prevents the transmission of adverse mechanical tensile forces to the body of the fender FIG 1 (6).
  • the body of the fender no longer supports the pressure forces zone (B) FIG 2 related to the relative movements of the hull of the ship relative to the dock to which it is moored, without risk of tearing the textile mesh.
  • FIG 1 represents the protection of a ship's hull of ogival shape. The latter is not limiting.
  • This fender is inflatable and deflatable. It includes a polyurethane FIG 1 (4) internal extra flexible partially integral with the wall of the textile collar located at the appendix FIG 3 (5) of the device of the invention, the outer part FIG 1 (5) Knitted or woven preformed, covers the inner inflatable part FIG 1 (6), a base FIG 3 (2) welded on the upper part of the appendix FIG 3 (3) equipped with a waterproof cap for inflation FIG 3 (11) and deflation FIG 3 (12).
  • FIG 1 (1) for suspending the fender connected to the rail of the ship equipped with a flexible ring FIG 1 (7) allows the occasional tilting effect of the fender.
  • Zone (A) of the FIG 2 is the zone exposed to vertical traction of the device of the invention by way of non-limiting example.
  • the textile collar FIG 5 (5) will have dimensions of the order of 8 cm for the height and a diameter of 5 cm waist level FIG 3 (10).
  • This anti-deformation device integrated on the lower part of the appendix FIG 3 (3) makes it possible to maintain its initial shape during the rise in pressure of the zone (B) FIG 2 .
  • the pressure varies between 0.2 bar to 1.8 bar maximum
  • the suspension links FIG 5 (9) sewn on the textile collar are equipped with stainless steel rings FIG 5 (8) D-shaped allowing the passage of a tip which is itself connected to the rail of the ship.
  • the structure of the different parts or parts constituting the invention represented by the FIG 3 defined the embodiment of the device of the invention.
  • the polyurethane material is cut in one piece folded on itself and welded at the ends to create a tight inflatable envelope shaping the body FIG 1 (6) and the appendix FIG 1 (3).
  • This width is not limiting.
  • a hole is created with a diameter of 3.2 cm to accommodate a base FIG 3 (2) equipped with an overflow lip FIG 4 (16) with a width of 1 cm, integrated with a threaded body from the inside FIG 3 (13).
  • the assembly is made of polyurethane material in a single injection molding operation. It will be welded thanks to the overflow lip FIG 4 (16), on the upper part of the appendix FIG 3 (3) polyurethane envelope FIG 3 (4) thus creating the desired seal of the assembly.
  • Two plugs integrate the set: a non-return valve cap referred to the body spun FIG 3 (13) for deflation FIG 3 (12); a second plug for inflation FIG 3 (11) referred to in the inner part of the cap FIG 3 (12).
  • FIG 5 (9) are for example textile straps made at the ends of stainless steel rings of D-shape. The suspension links are then sewn on the neck of the textile envelope. FIG 5 (5) as well as an elastic FIG 5 (14) for bending the entire textile collar. Appendix FIG 3 (3) will be secured to the inner wall of the textile neck, by the method of sizing the device of the invention.
  • the FIG 4 represents the top view of the device of the invention: a plug FIG 4 (11) inflation; a second cap FIG 4 (12) equipped with a non-return valve designed for rapid deflation; a polyurethane base FIG 4 (2) integrated with a polyurethane lip seal intended to be welded; suspension links FIG 4 (9); the polyurethane appendage FIG 4 (3); the textile envelope FIG 4 (5).
  • the FIG 5 represents the textile body FIG 5 (5) and suspension links FIG 5 (9) of woven webbing type, lined, polyester very high tensile strength of a thickness of 2mm, a width of 5cm, and a length of 8cm. These dimensions are not limiting. Suspension links FIG 5 (9) are sewn and made with a machine by an operator.
  • Double stitching FIG 5 (17) makes a rectangle 6 cm high, 4 cm wide.
  • a double stitched cross is made inside the rectangle to allow a distribution of the mechanical forces related to the traction exerted by pitching the ship to the dock.
  • a D-shaped stainless ring FIG 5 (8) divide the load on the link.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly intended for the suspension in safety of the textile fender of a ship moored at the wharf.

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L'invention se rapporte aux liens de suspension du pare-battage textile utilisé pour la protection des coques de navires.The invention relates to the suspension links of the textile fender used for the protection of hulls of ships.

Les liens de suspension du pare-battage textile sont des objets collés, soudés ou cousus sur la partie souple supérieure du pare-battage. Ils créent la liaison entre le pare-battage protégeant la coque des chocs avec le quai où est amarré le navire et le bout passant à l'intérieur des liens, lui même fixé au bastingage du navire.The suspension links of the textile fender are glued, welded or sewn on the upper flexible part of the fender. They create the connection between the fender protecting the hull of shocks with the dock where the ship is moored and the end passing inside the links, itself attached to the ship's rail.

Ces liens ont pour vocation de suspendre le pare-battage à l'aide d'un bout fixé au bastingage du navire. Ils doivent être capables de supporter des efforts intensifs de tractions verticales, occasionnées par différents mouvements, notamment le tangage du navire arrimé au quai.These links are intended to suspend the fender with a tip attached to the ship's rail. They must be able to withstand intensive efforts of vertical pulling, caused by different movements, including pitching the ship docked at the dock.

Il existe trois types de pare-battages :

  1. 1- Le pare-battage textile muni de liens de suspension souples à oeillets, oeillets fixés sur une languette reliée au pare-battage.
  2. 2- Le pare-battage caoutchouc muni de liens de suspension moulés d'une seule pièce à la fabrication pour une résistance maximale à la traction verticale.
  3. 3- Le pare-battage en pvc gonflable muni de liens de suspension soudés ou collés sur des renforts verticaux à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe pvc pour une résistance maximale à la traction verticale.
There are three types of fenders:
  1. 1- Textile fender with flexible suspension links with eyelets, eyelets attached to a tongue connected to the fender.
  2. 2- The rubber fender with suspension links molded in one piece at manufacture for maximum vertical tensile strength.
  3. 3- The inflatable pvc fender with suspension links welded or glued on vertical reinforcements inside the pvc envelope for maximum resistance to vertical traction.

L'inconvénient majeur occasionné par l'emploi de liens de suspension souples fixés en partie supérieure du pare-battage textile est l'arrachement constaté lors des efforts de traction répétitifs et violents occasionnés par les mouvements relatifs entre la coque du navire et le quai auquel il est amarré.The major disadvantage caused by the use of flexible suspension links fixed in the upper part of the textile fender is the tearing found during repetitive and violent tensile forces caused by the relative movements between the hull of the ship and the dock to which he is moored.

Cet inconvénient altère la qualité de résistance mécanique de l'enveloppe textile du pare-battage, rendant l'emploi de ce dernier dangereux.This disadvantage alters the quality of mechanical strength of the textile envelope of the fender, making the use of the latter dangerous.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient, un appendice gonflé situé sur la partie supérieure du corps de l'élément gonflable.The device according to the invention overcomes this disadvantage, an inflated appendix located on the upper part of the body of the inflatable element.

L'invention concerne un pare-battage gonflable comprenant une première enveloppe gonflable (4) interne munie à au moins une extrémité dans le prolongement de la chambre d'un appendice tubulaire gonflable (3) équipé d'une embase (2) d'extrémité à bouchon, l'ensemble venant se loger dans une seconde enveloppe (5) externe épousant la première enveloppe et l'appendice (3) et étant équipée, au niveau du col épousant l'appendice, d'au moins une paire de moyens de fixation (9) de type anneaux en forme de type en forme de D.The invention relates to an inflatable fender comprising a first inflatable envelope (4) internally provided at at least one end in the extension of the chamber of an inflatable tubular appendix (3) equipped with an end plate (2). with a stopper, the assembly being housed in a second external envelope (5) conforming to the first envelope and the appendix (3) and being equipped, at the level of the neck fitting the appendix, with at least one pair of fastening means (9) of the D-type type of ring type.

Selon des modes de réalisation :

  • la seconde enveloppe externe (5) comprend au moins une matière textile.
  • l'embase d'extrémité comprend un corps avec un orifice fileté (13) muni de manière coaxiale d'un bouchon pour le dégonflage (12) et d'un bouchon pour le gonflage (11).
  • l'appendice (3) est solidarisée sur le col (5) de la seconde enveloppe externe (5) sur au moins deux zones de solidarisation régulièrement réparties sur la périphérie, la première enveloppe gonflable (4) interne n'étant pas solidaire de la seconde enveloppe textile externe(5).
  • l'appendice (3) est solidarisée par collage sur le col (5) de la seconde enveloppe externe (5) sur au moins deux zones de solidarisation régulièrement réparties sur la périphérie, la première enveloppe gonflable (4) interne n'étant pas solidaire de la seconde enveloppe textile externe(5).
  • au moins une paire de moyens de fixation (9) de type anneaux en forme de type en forme de D sont cousus verticalement sur au moins deux zones de couture régulièrement réparties sur la périphérie sur le col (5) de la seconde enveloppe externe (5)
  • lesdites zones de couture recouvrent lesdites zones de solidarisation.
  • la seconde enveloppe (5) comprend un anneau élastique à son extrémité ouverte venant appuyer la seconde enveloppe sur la partie externe de l'embase.
  • la seconde enveloppe (5) en textile comprend une valeur en titrage d'au moins 800 décitex sur la partie inférieure droite cylindrique et d'au moins 200 décitex sur la partie restante du col et du voisinage du col.
According to embodiments:
  • the second outer envelope (5) comprises at least one textile material.
  • the end base comprises a body with a threaded hole (13) coaxially provided with a plug for deflation (12) and a plug for inflating (11).
  • the appendix (3) is secured to the collar (5) of the second outer envelope (5) on at least two fastening zones evenly distributed around the periphery, the first inner inflatable envelope (4) not being integral with the second outer textile envelope (5).
  • the appendix (3) is secured by gluing on the neck (5) of the second outer envelope (5) on at least two fastening zones evenly distributed on the periphery, the first inner inflatable envelope (4) not being secured to one another of the second outer textile envelope (5).
  • at least one pair of D-type shaped ring type fastening means (9) are sewn vertically on at least two regularly distributed stitching areas on the periphery of the neck (5) of the second outer shell (5). )
  • said sewing zones cover said joining zones.
  • the second envelope (5) comprises an elastic ring at its open end supporting the second envelope on the outer portion of the base.
  • the second textile envelope (5) comprises a titration value of at least 800 decitex on the cylindrical lower right portion and at least 200 decitex on the remaining portion of the neck and the vicinity of the neck.

Une fois l'appendice gonflé, le col où sont fixés les liens de suspension se rigidifie. L'effet de pression de l'ensemble permet la mise en tension permanente des fils ou de la maille de la paroi du col où sont fixés les liens de suspension. La rigidité ainsi donnée à ce dernier permet de concentrer les effets mécaniques liés aux efforts de traction sur cette zone (A) FIG 2.Once the inflated appendage, the neck where the suspension links are fixed stiffens. The pressure effect of the assembly allows the permanent tensioning of the son or the mesh of the wall of the neck where the suspension links are fixed. The rigidity thus given to the latter makes it possible to concentrate the mechanical effects related to the traction forces on this zone (A). FIG 2 .

La jonction col/corps du pare-battage constitue une barrière qui empêche la transmission des efforts mécaniques de traction néfastes au corps du pare-battage FIG 1 (6).The collar / body connection of the fender is a barrier that prevents the transmission of adverse mechanical tensile forces to the body of the fender FIG 1 (6).

Le corps du pare-battage ne supporte plus que les efforts de pression zone (B) FIG 2 liés aux mouvements relatifs de la coque du navire par rapport au quai auquel il est amarré, sans risque d'arrachement de la maille textile.The body of the fender no longer supports the pressure forces zone (B) FIG 2 related to the relative movements of the hull of the ship relative to the dock to which it is moored, without risk of tearing the textile mesh.

Ceci rend l'emploi du pare-battage sûr et efficace pour la protection du navire amarré au quai.This makes the use of the fender safe and effective for the protection of the ship moored at the dock.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention :

  • La FIGURE 1 représente la vue de face de l'ensemble de l'élément gonflable,
  • La FIGURE 2 représente en coupe, Zone (A) le dispositif de l'invention, Zone (B) le corps de l'élément gonflable,
  • La FIGURE 3 représente en coupe, le dispositif de l'invention,
  • La FIGURE 4 représente en coupe, vue d'en haut, la partie étanche du dispositif de l'invention,
  • La FIGURE 5 représente, vue de face, les liens de suspension au dispositif de l'invention.
  • La FIGURE 6 représente une variante de l'invention vue de face, à deux appendices opposés.
  • La FIGURE 7 représente l'antériorité de l'invention.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:
  • The FIGURE 1 represents the front view of the whole of the inflatable element,
  • The FIGURE 2 represents in section, Zone (A) the device of the invention, Zone (B) the body of the inflatable element,
  • The FIGURE 3 represents in section, the device of the invention,
  • The FIGURE 4 represents in section, seen from above, the sealed part of the device of the invention,
  • The FIGURE 5 represents, front view, the suspension links to the device of the invention.
  • The FIGURE 6 represents a variant of the invention seen from the front, with two opposite appendages.
  • The FIGURE 7 represents the prior art of the invention.

En référence à ces dessins, FIG 1 représente la protection d'une coque de navire de forme ogivale. Cette dernière n'étant pas limitative. Ce pare-battage est gonflable et dégonflable. Il comprend un polyuréthane FIG 1 (4) interne extra souple partiellement solidaire de la paroi du col textile situé au niveau de l'appendice FIG 3 (5) du dispositif de l'invention, la partie externe FIG 1 (5) tricotée ou tissée préformée, recouvre la partie gonflable interne FIG 1 (6), une embase FIG 3 (2) soudée sur la partie supérieure de l'appendice FIG 3 (3) équipée d'un bouchon étanche pour le gonflage FIG 3 (11) et dégonflage FIG 3 (12). Un bout FIG 1 (1) permettant de suspendre le pare-battage relié au bastingage du navire équipé d'un anneau souple FIG 1 (7) permet l'effet d'inclinaison occasionnelle du pare-battage.
Une fois la mise en pression de l'ensemble FIG 2 zones (A) et (B) effectuée par l'utilisateur, le pare-battage pourra être suspendu en toute sécurité au navire.With reference to these drawings, FIG 1 represents the protection of a ship's hull of ogival shape. The latter is not limiting. This fender is inflatable and deflatable. It includes a polyurethane FIG 1 (4) internal extra flexible partially integral with the wall of the textile collar located at the appendix FIG 3 (5) of the device of the invention, the outer part FIG 1 (5) Knitted or woven preformed, covers the inner inflatable part FIG 1 (6), a base FIG 3 (2) welded on the upper part of the appendix FIG 3 (3) equipped with a waterproof cap for inflation FIG 3 (11) and deflation FIG 3 (12). One end FIG 1 (1) for suspending the fender connected to the rail of the ship equipped with a flexible ring FIG 1 (7) allows the occasional tilting effect of the fender.
Once the pressurization of the whole FIG 2 zones (A) and (B) performed by the user, the fender can be safely suspended to the ship.

La zone (A) de la FIG 2 est la zone exposée aux tractions verticales du dispositif de l'invention à titre d'exemple non limitatif. Le col textile FIG 5 (5) aura des dimensions de l'ordre de 8 cm pour la hauteur et d'un diamètre de 5 cm au niveau de la ceinture FIG 3 (10). Ce dispositif anti-déformation intégré sur la partie inférieure de l'appendice FIG 3 (3) permet de maintenir sa forme initiale lors des montées en pression de la zone (B) FIG 2.
La pression varie entre 0,2 bar à 1,8 bar maximum, les liens de suspension FIG 5 (9) cousus sur le col textile sont munis d'anneaux inox FIG 5 (8) en forme de D permettant le passage d'un bout qui est lui-même relié au bastingage du navire. La structure des différentes pièces ou parties constituant l'invention représentée par la FIG 3 défini le mode de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention.
La matière polyuréthane est découpée en une seule pièce repliée sur elle-même et soudée aux extrémités afin de créer une enveloppe gonflable étanche mettant en forme le corps FIG 1 (6) et l'appendice FIG 1 (3).Zone (A) of the FIG 2 is the zone exposed to vertical traction of the device of the invention by way of non-limiting example. The textile collar FIG 5 (5) will have dimensions of the order of 8 cm for the height and a diameter of 5 cm waist level FIG 3 (10). This anti-deformation device integrated on the lower part of the appendix FIG 3 (3) makes it possible to maintain its initial shape during the rise in pressure of the zone (B) FIG 2 .
The pressure varies between 0.2 bar to 1.8 bar maximum, the suspension links FIG 5 (9) sewn on the textile collar are equipped with stainless steel rings FIG 5 (8) D-shaped allowing the passage of a tip which is itself connected to the rail of the ship. The structure of the different parts or parts constituting the invention represented by the FIG 3 defined the embodiment of the device of the invention.
The polyurethane material is cut in one piece folded on itself and welded at the ends to create a tight inflatable envelope shaping the body FIG 1 (6) and the appendix FIG 1 (3).

Vient ensuite se fixer sur la base de l'appendice FIG 3 (3) une ceinture en polyuréthane semi-rigide FIG 3 (10) d'une largeur d'1 cm. Cette largeur n'est pas limitative.
Sur la partie supérieure de l'appendice, un orifice est créé d'un diamètre de 3,2 cm pour y loger une embase FIG 3 (2) équipée d'une lèvre à débordement FIG 4 (16) d'une largeur d'1 cm, intégrée d'un corps fileté de l'intérieur FIG 3 (13). L'ensemble est réalisé en matière polyuréthane en une seule opération de moulage par injection. Il sera soudé grâce à la lèvre à débordement FIG 4 (16), sur la partie supérieure de l'appendice FIG 3 (3) de l'enveloppe polyuréthane FIG 3 (4) créant ainsi l'étanchéité désirée de l'ensemble.Then settle on the basis of the appendix FIG 3 (3) a semi-rigid polyurethane belt FIG 3 (10) with a width of 1 cm. This width is not limiting.
On the upper part of the appendage, a hole is created with a diameter of 3.2 cm to accommodate a base FIG 3 (2) equipped with an overflow lip FIG 4 (16) with a width of 1 cm, integrated with a threaded body from the inside FIG 3 (13). The assembly is made of polyurethane material in a single injection molding operation. It will be welded thanks to the overflow lip FIG 4 (16), on the upper part of the appendix FIG 3 (3) polyurethane envelope FIG 3 (4) thus creating the desired seal of the assembly.

Deux bouchons intègrent l'ensemble : un bouchon à valve anti-retour visé au corps filté FIG 3 (13) pour le dégonflage FIG 3 (12) ; un deuxième bouchon prévu pour le gonflage FIG 3 (11) visé dans la partie interne du bouchon FIG 3 (12).Two plugs integrate the set: a non-return valve cap referred to the body spun FIG 3 (13) for deflation FIG 3 (12); a second plug for inflation FIG 3 (11) referred to in the inner part of the cap FIG 3 (12).

Les liens de suspension FIG 5 (9) sont à titre d'exemple des sangles textile confectionnées aux extrémités des anneaux inoxydables de forme en D. Les liens de suspension sont alors cousus sur le col de l'enveloppe textile FIG 5 (5) ainsi qu'un élastique FIG 5 (14) permettant de cintrer l'ensemble du col textile. L'appendice FIG 3 (3) sera solidaire de la paroi interne du col textile, par la méthode d'encollage du dispositif de l'invention.
La FIG 4 représente la vue de dessus du dispositif de l'invention : un bouchon FIG 4 (11) de gonflage ; un deuxième bouchon FIG 4 (12) équipé d'un clapet anti-retour prévu pour le dégonflage rapide ; une embase polyuréthane FIG 4 (2), intégrée d'un joint à lèvre polyuréthane prévu pour être soudé ; les liens de suspension FIG 4 (9) ; l'appendice en polyuréthane FIG 4 (3) ; l'enveloppe textile FIG 4 (5).
La FIG 5 représente le corps textile FIG 5 (5) et les liens de suspension FIG 5 (9) de type sangles tissées, doublées, en polyester à très haute résistance à la traction d'une épaisseur de 2mm, d'une largeur de 5cm, et d'une longueur de 8cm. Ces dimensions ne sont pas limitatives. Les liens de suspension FIG 5 (9) sont cousus et réalisés avec une machine par une opératrice. Une surpiqûre double FIG 5 (17) réalise un rectangle de 6 cm de hauteur, 4 cm de largeur. Une croix en surpiqûre double est réalisée à l'intérieur du rectangle afin de permettre une répartition des efforts mécaniques liés à la traction exercée par le tangage du navire au quai. Un anneau inoxydable en forme de D FIG 5 (8) répartit la charge sur le lien.Suspension links FIG 5 (9) are for example textile straps made at the ends of stainless steel rings of D-shape. The suspension links are then sewn on the neck of the textile envelope. FIG 5 (5) as well as an elastic FIG 5 (14) for bending the entire textile collar. Appendix FIG 3 (3) will be secured to the inner wall of the textile neck, by the method of sizing the device of the invention.
The FIG 4 represents the top view of the device of the invention: a plug FIG 4 (11) inflation; a second cap FIG 4 (12) equipped with a non-return valve designed for rapid deflation; a polyurethane base FIG 4 (2) integrated with a polyurethane lip seal intended to be welded; suspension links FIG 4 (9); the polyurethane appendage FIG 4 (3); the textile envelope FIG 4 (5).
The FIG 5 represents the textile body FIG 5 (5) and suspension links FIG 5 (9) of woven webbing type, lined, polyester very high tensile strength of a thickness of 2mm, a width of 5cm, and a length of 8cm. These dimensions are not limiting. Suspension links FIG 5 (9) are sewn and made with a machine by an operator. Double stitching FIG 5 (17) makes a rectangle 6 cm high, 4 cm wide. A double stitched cross is made inside the rectangle to allow a distribution of the mechanical forces related to the traction exerted by pitching the ship to the dock. A D-shaped stainless ring FIG 5 (8) divide the load on the link.

Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à la suspension en sécurité du pare-battage textile d'un navire amarré au quai.The device according to the invention is particularly intended for the suspension in safety of the textile fender of a ship moored at the wharf.

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  1. An inflatable fender characterized in that it comprises a first inflatable inner casing (4) provided with at least one end in the continuity of the chamber of an inflatable tubular appendage (3) equipped with a stoppered end stub (2), the assembly being housed in a second outer casing (5) espousing the first casing and the appendage (3) and being equipped, at the neck espousing the appendage, with at least one pair of securing means (9) of the D-shaped ring type.
  2. The fender according to claim 1 characterized in that the second outer casing (5) comprises at least a textile material.
  3. The fender according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the end stub comprises a body with a threaded orifice (13) provided coaxially with a stopper for deflating (12) and a stopper for inflating (11).
  4. The fender according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the appendage (3) is secured on the neck (5) of the second outer casing (5) on at least two securing areas regularly distributed on the periphery, the first inflatable inner casing (4) not being secured to the second textile outer casing (5).
  5. The fender according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the appendage (3) is secured by sticking on the neck (5) of the second outer casing (5) on at least two securing areas regularly distributed on the periphery, the first inflatable inner casing (4) not being secured to the second textile outer casing (5).
  6. The fender according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that at least one pair of securing means (9) of the D-shaped ring type are vertically sewn on at least two stitched areas regularly distributed on the periphery on the neck (5) of the second outer casing (5).
  7. The fender according to claim 6 combined with claim 4 or 5 characterized in that said stitched areas cover said securing areas.
  8. The fender according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the second casing (5) comprises an elastic ring at the open end thereof bearing against the second casing on the outer part of the stub.
  9. The fender according to any one of claims 2 to 8 characterized in that the second textile casing (5) comprises a numbering value of at least 800 decitex on the lower right cylindrical part and at least 200 decitex on the remaining part of the neck and near the neck.
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