EP4169827C0 - Underwater connector and method for connecting a chain under water - Google Patents

Underwater connector and method for connecting a chain under water

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Publication number
EP4169827C0
EP4169827C0 EP21735741.7A EP21735741A EP4169827C0 EP 4169827 C0 EP4169827 C0 EP 4169827C0 EP 21735741 A EP21735741 A EP 21735741A EP 4169827 C0 EP4169827 C0 EP 4169827C0
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Prior art keywords
under water
chain under
underwater connector
underwater
connector
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP4169827A1 (en
EP4169827B1 (en
Inventor
Ibañez Jonathan Fernandez
Maestre Jorge Altuzarra
Cormenzana Alexander Mena
Ayuela Xabier Garcia
Lozano Nagore Abrisketa
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Vicinay Marine Innovation AIE
Vicinay Marine SL
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Vicinay Marine Innovation AIE
Vicinay Marine SL
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/04—Fastening or guiding equipment for chains, ropes, hawsers, or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/20—Adaptations of chains, ropes, hawsers, or the like, or of parts thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/50—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
  • Laying Of Electric Cables Or Lines Outside (AREA)
  • Non-Disconnectible Joints And Screw-Threaded Joints (AREA)
EP21735741.7A 2020-06-23 2021-06-07 Underwater connector and method for connecting a chain under water Active EP4169827B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP20382548 2020-06-23
PCT/ES2021/070416 WO2021260241A1 (en) 2020-06-23 2021-06-07 Underwater connector and method for connecting a chain under water

Publications (3)

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EP4169827A1 EP4169827A1 (en) 2023-04-26
EP4169827B1 EP4169827B1 (en) 2023-09-27
EP4169827C0 true EP4169827C0 (en) 2023-09-27

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EP21735741.7A Active EP4169827B1 (en) 2020-06-23 2021-06-07 Underwater connector and method for connecting a chain under water

Country Status (7)

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US (1) US20230127233A1 (en)
EP (1) EP4169827B1 (en)
CN (1) CN116075463A (en)
AU (1) AU2021295737A1 (en)
BR (1) BR112022026349A2 (en)
ES (1) ES2961659T3 (en)
WO (1) WO2021260241A1 (en)

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NL2007463C2 (en) * 2011-09-23 2013-03-26 Ihc Holland Ie Bv Device for and method of tensioning chains, in particular mooring legs.
GB2496700B (en) 2012-01-30 2013-10-16 Balltec Ltd A connector
WO2013186553A1 (en) 2012-06-11 2013-12-19 Ftl Subsea Ltd. Subsea connector
US9003994B2 (en) 2012-07-25 2015-04-14 Seahorse Equipment Corp In-line mooring connector and tensioner
FR3026085B1 (en) * 2014-09-19 2018-01-12 Nov-Blm CHAUMARD DESTINATES TO COOPERATE WITH AN ANCHORAGE CHAIN, FOR A FLOATING SYSTEM ANCHORING SYSTEM ON THE GROUND

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WO2021260241A1 (en) 2021-12-30
ES2961659T3 (en) 2024-03-13
BR112022026349A2 (en) 2023-01-17
CN116075463A (en) 2023-05-05
US20230127233A1 (en) 2023-04-27
EP4169827A1 (en) 2023-04-26
AU2021295737A1 (en) 2023-02-02
EP4169827B1 (en) 2023-09-27

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