An articulated structure comprises a central frame and at least three satellite frames extending in a common main plane. A first coupling is mounted to the central frame through a first pivot and to the satellite frame through a second pivot. A second coupling is mounted to the central frame through a third pivot and to the satellite frame through a fourth pivot. At least one of the first and second pivots, and at least one of the third and fourth pivots has a single pivot point and the other one of the first and second pivots, and the other one of the third and fourth pivots has at least one pivot axis. Hence, an imaginary axis of rotation (IA1, IA2) through the pivot point of one of the first and second pivot and the pivot point of one of the third and fourth pivot is formed.
A truss for an offshore structure (1) comprises a plurality of beams (3). At least one of the beams (3) includes a first hole (5) and an other structural element (4) of the truss includes a second hole (6). The at least one of the beams (3) and the other structural element (4) are connected to each other through a metal insert (7) in the first and second holes (5, 6). The insert (7) forms an interference fit with at least one of the at least one of the beams (3) and the other structural element (4). The at least one of the beams (3) is made of aluminium, an aluminium alloy or a reinforced plastic composite.
E04C 3/08 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with apertured web, e.g. with a web consisting of bar-like componentsHoneycomb girders
E04C 3/29 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms built-up from parts of different materials
E02B 17/00 - Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legsConstruction methods therefor
E04C 3/04 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal
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A FLOATING STRUCTURE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FLOATING STRUCTURE
A floating structure (1) for supporting PV panels comprises a frame (2) extending in a main plane and a plurality of elongate buoyant members (5) having respective longitudinal directions which extend in transverse direction of the main plane. Each of the buoyant members (5) has an upper part (5a) which is fixed to the frame (2) above a lower side (4) of the frame (2) and a lower part (5b) which projects from the lower side (4) of the frame (2). The upper part (5a) and the lower part (5b) are separate elements which are fixed to each other.
B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
B63B 75/00 - Building or assembling floating offshore structures, e.g. semi-submersible platforms, SPAR platforms or wind turbine platforms
F24S 20/70 - Waterborne solar heat collector modules
A floating structure (1) for supporting PV panels comprises a frame (2) extending in a main plane and a plurality of elongate buoyant members (5) having respective longitudinal directions which extend in transverse direction of the main plane. Each of the buoyant members (5) has an upper part (5a) which is located at the frame (2) and a lower part (5b) which projects from a lower side (4) of the frame (2). The frame (2) has a three-dimensional truss structure comprising interconnected beams, wherein the upper parts (5a) of the buoyant members (5) form upright beams of the truss structure.
The invention relates to a floating structure, comprising a plurality of interconnected frames and a plurality of buoyant members supporting the structure, wherein the frames are substantially triangular in planform. Adjacent triangular frames may be movably connected, in particular pivotably connected. The triangular frames may comprise right-angle triangles, isosceles triangles or equilateral triangles. The floating structure may support an installation, like e.g. a solar farm. The invention also relates to a triangular frame for use in such a floating structure.
B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
A floating structure (1) comprises a buoyant member (2) including a surrounding wall (3) within which a pressure reservoir (11) for storage of compressed gas is provided and a compressor (4) for supplying compressed gas to the pressure reservoir (11). The compressor is a liquid piston gas compressor (4) including two vessels (5, 6) for containing a liquid and a gas to be compressed above the liquid and a pump (7) for pumping a liquid between the vessels (5, 6). At least the vessels (5, 6) are located within the surrounding wall (3) of the buoyant member (2) and are provided with respective closable inlets (9) for receiving gas from outside the buoyant member (2) and respective closable outlets (12) through which the vessels (5, 6) communicate with the pressure reservoir (11) so as to transfer compressed gas from the vessels (5, 6) to the pressure reservoir (11) under operating conditions.
B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
An articulated structure (1) comprises a central frame (2a) and at least three satellite frames (2b) surrounding the central frame (2a). The central frame (2a) and the satellite frames (2b) extend in a common main plane and each of the satellite frames (2b) is coupled to the central frame (2a) by a pair of couplings (6, 7). A first coupling (6) of the pair of couplings (6, 7) comprises a first support (8, 16, 19) that is mounted to the central frame (2a) through a first pivot (9, 18) and to the satellite frame (2b) through a second pivot (10). At least one of the first and second pivots has a single pivot point, such as a ball joint, and the other one of the first and second pivots has at least one pivot axis. A second coupling (7) of the pair of couplings (6, 7) comprises a second support (11, 17, 20) that is mounted to the central frame (2a) through a third pivot (12, 21) and to the satellite frame (2b) through a fourth pivot (13). At least one of the third and fourth pivots has a single pivot point, such as a ball joint, and the other one of the third and fourth pivots has at least one pivot axis. Hence, an imaginary axis of rotation (IA1, IA2 ) through the pivot point of one of the first and second pivot and the pivot point of one of the third and fourth pivot is formed.
B63B 35/58 - Rafts, i.e. free floating waterborne vessels, of shallow draft, with little or no freeboard, and having a platform or floor for supporting a user
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FLOATING STRUCTURE HAVING ELLIPSOID BUOYANT MEMBERS
The invention relates to a floating structure, comprising a frame and a plurality of buoyant members connected to and supporting the frame. The buoyant members may be at least partially formed as a body of revolution of a conic section about a vertical axis of revolution. The buoyant members may be partially or fully ellipsoid. The invention further relates to a buoyant member for use in such a floating structure.
The invention relates to a floating structure, comprising a plurality of interconnected frames and a plurality of buoyant members supporting the structure, wherein the frames are substantially triangular in planform. Adjacent triangular frames may be movably connected, in particular pivotably connected. The triangular frames may comprise right-angle triangles, isosceles triangles or equilateral triangles. The floating structure may support an installation, like e.g. a solar farm. The invention also relates to a triangular frame for use in such a floating structure.
B63B 35/58 - Rafts, i.e. free floating waterborne vessels, of shallow draft, with little or no freeboard, and having a platform or floor for supporting a user
