A trench cutting apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising a central support element comprising at least one jetting outlet and a cutting element configured to be driven around the central support element. The trench cutting apparatus is configured to be operable in a mechanical cutting mode in which the cutting element is driven around the central support element to cut material forward of the trench cutting apparatus,and a jet cutting mode in which a pump is activated to eject fluid from the at least one jetting outlet to fluidize or cut material forward of the trench cutting apparatus.
E02F 3/08 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des éléments de creusement sur chaîne sans fin
E02F 3/92 - Éléments de creusement, p. ex. crépines d'aspiration
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
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Load control apparatus and method for controlling movement of a suspended load
A load control apparatus and method for controlling movement of a suspended load is disclosed. The load control apparatus includes: a base for attachment to or forming part of a load; a support element pivotally secured to and extending from the base for receiving and/or connecting to a lift line; and actuation means connected to the support element and to the base at respective positions which are spaced from the pivotal connection between the support element and the base such that actuation, in use, of the actuation means causes the base to pivot relative to the support element.
B66C 13/06 - Dispositifs auxiliaires pour commander les mouvements des charges suspendues ou pour empêcher le câble de prendre du mou pour limiter ou empêcher le balancement longitudinal ou transversal des charges
B66C 13/08 - Dispositifs auxiliaires pour commander les mouvements des charges suspendues ou pour empêcher le câble de prendre du mou pour déposer les charges selon un orientement ou dans une position donnés
A system, apparatus and method for building and deploying an elongate element in a J-lay operation is provided. The system includes an upright structure (206), a holding element for holding a segment of the elongate element (204) adjacent to the upright structure (206), a moveable clamping element (222) for clamping the segment and lowering the segment, wherein the upright structure (206) is shorter in length than the segment, wherein the moveable clamping element (222) is moveable through a stroke length, and the stroke length is shorter than the segment.
F16L 1/19 - Pose ou récupération des tuyaux sur ou sous l'eau sur le fond les tuyaux ayant la forme d'un S ou d'un J et étant sous tension pendant la pose les tuyaux ayant la forme d'un J
F16L 1/20 - Accessoires à cet effet, p. ex. flotteurs ou poids de lestage
F16L 1/23 - Appareils pour la mise en tension des tuyaux
B66D 1/00 - Mécanismes d'enroulement des cordes, câbles ou chaînesCabestans
A modular lay system for laying of an elongate element. The system includes a module for positioning on a deck of a vessel or the ground, the module configured to be connected to a further module. The system further includes a diverter module configured to be connected to the module or a further module. The module includes a top side having a shape and size to be releasably connected, in use, with either the diverter module, or a further module in the vertical direction. The module also includes a further side having a shape and size to be releasably connected, in use, with a further module in the horizontal direction.
F16L 1/18 - Pose ou récupération des tuyaux sur ou sous l'eau sur le fond les tuyaux ayant la forme d'un S ou d'un J et étant sous tension pendant la pose
F16L 1/19 - Pose ou récupération des tuyaux sur ou sous l'eau sur le fond les tuyaux ayant la forme d'un S ou d'un J et étant sous tension pendant la pose les tuyaux ayant la forme d'un J
A load control apparatus and method for controlling movement of a suspended load is disclosed. The load control apparatus includes: a base for attachment to or forming part of a load; a support element pivotally secured to and extending from the base for receiving and/or connecting to a lift line; and actuation means connected to the support element and to the base at respective positions which are spaced from the pivotal connection between the support element and the base such that actuation, in use, of the actuation means causes the base to pivot relative to the support element.
B66C 13/08 - Dispositifs auxiliaires pour commander les mouvements des charges suspendues ou pour empêcher le câble de prendre du mou pour déposer les charges selon un orientement ou dans une position donnés
B66C 13/06 - Dispositifs auxiliaires pour commander les mouvements des charges suspendues ou pour empêcher le câble de prendre du mou pour limiter ou empêcher le balancement longitudinal ou transversal des charges
An anchoring device and method of securing an anchoring device to strata are disclosed. The anchoring device (1) includes a drilling rod (2) and an anchoring sleeve (3) at least partially surrounding the drilling rod (2), the drilling rod (2) comprising a driving end (31) for coupling to a drilling apparatus and a drilling end (32) with a drilling head (26) for drilling a hole in strata, wherein the device is configured to be coupled with and driven by a drilling apparatus to cause the drilling head (26) to drill a hole into strata and to force, as the hole is drilled, the anchoring sleeve (3) into the hole to an inserted position in which the anchoring sleeve (3) engages the surrounding strata.
An underwater trenching apparatus and pumping apparatus and method of operating an underwater trenching apparatus is disclosed. The underwater trenching apparatus and pumping apparatus includes: first and second pumps and a trench-cutting jetting tool with first and second sections, the first pump having an inlet for fluid connection with a source of water and an outlet fluidly connected to the first section of the jetting tool, the second pump having an inlet for fluid connection with a source of water and an outlet fluidly connected to the second section of the jetting tool, wherein the outlet of the first pump is fluidly connected to the inlet of the second pump by valve means that is operable to divert at least a portion of an outlet flow of the first pump to the inlet of the second pump.
The invention provides a trenching apparatus and a method of using a trenching apparatus. The trenching apparatus (100) may include a main body portion (10), trench cutting equipment (50) depending from the main body portion, at least two ground contacting units (16) arranged on opposed sides of the main body portion and on which the main body portion is supported, each of the ground contacting units being connected to the main body portion by a respective independently operable suspension assembly (20), the respective suspension assemblies being configured to compensate for unevenness of the ground thereby to maintain the trench cutting equipment in a desired angular orientation with respect to the vertical.
E02F 5/02 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
B60G 17/0165 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par leur réponse à un mouvement ou une condition donnés ou à l'action du conducteur, lors du déplacement du véhicule à une condition externe, p. ex. un mauvais état de la route, un vent latéral
E02F 5/04 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des tarières
E02F 5/06 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des éléments de creusement montés sur une chaîne sans fin
E02F 5/08 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe
E02F 5/14 - Éléments constitutifs pour excavateurs de tranchées, p. ex. dispositifs indicateurs
A trenching apparatus (100) comprises a main body portion (10), trench cutting equipment (50) depending from the main body portion, at least two ground contacting units (16) arranged on opposed sides of the main body portion and on which the main body portion is supported, each said ground contacting unit being connected to the main body portion by a respective independently operable suspension assembly (20), the respective suspension assemblies being configured to compensate for unevenness of the ground thereby to maintain the trench cutting equipment in a desired angular orientation with respect to the vertical. A method of forming a trench which can use the trenching apparatus is also disclosed.
E02F 5/02 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
Apparatus for manipulating a longitudinally extensive member comprises a main body portion, ground contacting assemblies on which said main body portion is mounted, said ground contact assemblies being operable to convey the apparatus over a ground surface, a trench cutting device, and a mounting arm depending directly or indirectly from said main body portion and having a proximal end arranged proximate said main body portion and a distal end arranged distal from said main body portion, said distal end being operatively laterally movable with respect to the main body portion between a first limit position towards a first side of the apparatus and a second limit position towards an opposite second side of the apparatus. The mounting arm is provided with a lifting device configured to lift, and/or support assembly configured to support, said longitudinally extensive member, proximate said distal end thereof. Detection apparatus may also be provided at or near the distal end, for determining the position of said longitudinally extensive member. A corresponding de-mounting arm may be provided at a side of the main body opposite the mounting arm.
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B62D 55/065 - Véhicules à chenilles multiples, c.-à-d. à plus de deux chenilles
B66C 3/20 - Éléments ou dispositifs de prise de la charge adjoints aux mécanismes de levage ou de descente ou adaptés pour être utilisés avec ces mécanismes et destinés principalement à transmettre les efforts de levage à des matériaux en vracBennes preneuses montés sur, ou guidés par des flèches
B66C 23/44 - Grues à flèche adaptées pour être fixées à des véhicules standards, p. ex. à des tracteurs agricoles
B62D 55/06 - Véhicules à chenilles avec chenilles et sans roues additionnelles
Apparatus and Method for Burying Elongate Member Apparatus for laying an elongate member in a trench, the apparatus comprises a main body portion; ground-contacting apparatus on which the main body portion is mounted and by which the apparatus may in use move over the ground; an elongate member moving device configured to move the elongate member from an initial position to a elongate member laying position; and a depressor attached to the main body portion and configured to guide the elongate member from its elongate member laying position to its in-trench location, the depressor having an elongate member entry portion and an elongate member exit portion, wherein the depressor is rotatable in use about an axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member.
A pump apparatus comprises a primary pump having a relatively low pressure fluid input and a relatively high pressure fluid output and means, associated with said primary pump fluid input, operable where the ambient pressure is insufficient substantially to prevent cavitation in the primary pump, to locally increase the pressure at said primary pump fluid input.
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
E02F 3/92 - Éléments de creusement, p. ex. crépines d'aspiration
F04B 23/14 - Combinaisons de plusieurs pompes les pompes étant de différents types une pompe au moins étant du type à déplacement non positif
F04F 5/54 - Installations caractérisées par l'utilisation de pompes à jet, p. ex. par des combinaisons de plusieurs pompes de différents types
E02F 3/90 - Éléments constitutifs, p. ex. entraînements, dispositifs de commande
E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
F04F 5/12 - Pompes à jet, p. ex. dispositifs dans lesquels le flux est produit par la chute de pression causée par la vitesse d'un autre fluide le fluide inducteur étant un liquide déplaçant des liquides, p. ex. contenant des solides ou bien déplaçant des liquides et des fluides compressibles la pompe étant du type multiétagé
An underwater trenching apparatus comprises at least one trenching tool; a lifting attachment point configured for attachment of a lifting means for lowering the trenching apparatus to, or raising the trenching apparatus from, its location of operation; at least two steerable endless track units for transmitting tractive effort to move the underwater trenching apparatus in use; and for each steerable endless track unit, a first mounting arrangement permitting rotation of the track unit about a vertical axis, and a first actuator configured to move the track unit about the vertical axis, and control means configured to control the action of the actuator. In alternative forms, in addition to, or alternative to the steerable endless track units, the apparatus includes height adjustment means for adjusting the vertical spacing between the main body portion and the respective endless tracks; and control means configured to control the action of the height adjustment means.
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
An underwater trenching apparatus comprising a soil cutting arrangement having a forwardly disposed cutting portion and a rearwardly disposed non-cutting portion, a soil removal device configured to remove soil from a location forward of the soil cutting arrangement and barrier device located and configured substantially to prevent passage of soil to the non-cutting portion of the soil cutting arrangement. The soil cutting arrangement is typically a rockwheel or chain cutter. The soil removal device is typically a dredge pump or eductor.
E02F 5/08 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
E02F 3/92 - Éléments de creusement, p. ex. crépines d'aspiration
E02F 3/94 - Appareils pour séparer les pierres du matériau dragué ou excavé
E02F 5/06 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des éléments de creusement montés sur une chaîne sans fin
Apparatus for manipulating a longitudinally extensive member comprises a main body portion, ground contacting assemblies on which said main body portion is mounted, said ground contact assemblies being operable to convey the apparatus over a ground surface, a trench cutting device, and a mounting arm depending directly or indirectly from said main body portion and having a proximal end arranged proximate said main body portion and a distal end arranged distal from said main body portion, said distal end being operatively laterally moveable with respect to the main body portion between a first limit position towards a first side of the apparatus and a second limit position towards an opposite second side of the apparatus. The mounting arm is provided with a lifting device configured to lift, and/or support assembly configured to support, said longitudinally extensive member, proximate said distal end thereof. Detection apparatus may also be provided at or near the distal end, for determining the position of said longitudinally extensive member. A corresponding de-mounting arm may be provided at a side of the main body opposite the mounting arm.
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
B62D 55/065 - Véhicules à chenilles multiples, c.-à-d. à plus de deux chenilles
B66C 3/00 - Éléments ou dispositifs de prise de la charge adjoints aux mécanismes de levage ou de descente ou adaptés pour être utilisés avec ces mécanismes et destinés principalement à transmettre les efforts de levage à des matériaux en vracBennes preneuses
Apparatus and Method for Burying Elongate Member Apparatus for laying an elongate member in a trench, the apparatus comprises a main body portion; ground-contacting apparatus on which the main body portion is mounted and by which the apparatus may in use move over the ground; an elongate member moving device configured to move the elongate member from an initial position to a elongate member laying position; and a depressor attached to the main body portion and configured to guide the elongate member from its elongate member laying position to its in-trench location, the depressor having an elongate member entry portion and an elongate member exit portion, wherein the depressor is rotatable in use about an axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member.
A pump apparatus comprises a primary pump having a relatively low pressure fluid input and a relatively high pressure fluid output and means, associated with said primary pump fluid input, operable where the ambient pressure is insufficient substantially to prevent cavitation in the primary pump, to locally increase the pressure at said primary pump fluid input
E02F 3/92 - Éléments de creusement, p. ex. crépines d'aspiration
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
A trench cutting apparatus comprises a main body portion, ground contacting conveying means on which the body portion is mounted and by which the apparatus can traverse the ground and at least one soil cutting device operable to cut a trench wherein the attitude of the soil cutting device is adjustable between a first use configuration configured for cutting a linear trench portion and a second use position configured for cutting a curved trench portion, said second use position being selected to minimise undercutting of a trench wall as said curved trench portion is formed.
An underwater trenching apparatus comprising a soil cutting arrangement having a forwardly disposed cutting portion and a rearwardly disposed non-cutting portion, a soil removal device configured to remove soil from a location forward of the soil cutting arrangement and barrier device located and configured substantially to prevent passage of soil to the non-cutting portion of the soil cutting arrangement. The soil cutting arrangement is typically a rockwheel or chain cutter. The soil removal device is typically a dredge pump or eductor.
E02F 3/94 - Appareils pour séparer les pierres du matériau dragué ou excavé
E02F 3/92 - Éléments de creusement, p. ex. crépines d'aspiration
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
An underwater trenching apparatus comprises at least one trenching tool; a lifting attachment point configured for attachment of a lifting means for lowering the trenching apparatus to, or raising the trenching apparatus from, its location of operation; at least two steerable endless track units for transmitting tractive effort to move the underwater trenching apparatus in use; and for each steerable endless track unit, a first mounting arrangement permitting rotation of the track unit about a vertical axis, and a first actuator configured to move the track unit about the vertical axis, and control means configured to control the action of the actuator. In alternative forms, in addition to, or alternative to the steerable endless track units, the apparatus includes height adjustment means for adjusting the vertical spacing between the main body portion and the respective endless tracks; and control means configured to control the action of the height adjustment means.
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
A trench excavating apparatus (10) for excavating a trench (100) and placing an elongated member (110) within the excavated trench, the apparatus comprising: a movable body (20) having at least one elongated member support (30) for carrying the elongated member; an excavating device (40) connected to the movable body for excavating the trench, the excavating device being adjustable to provide a varying trench depth; measuring means for measuring a parameter relating to the elongated member as it is supported by the elongated member support; and excavating device adjustment means adapted to vary the depth of the excavated trench in response to changes in the measured parameter.
E02F 5/14 - Éléments constitutifs pour excavateurs de tranchées, p. ex. dispositifs indicateurs
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
A method and system for transporting an offshore structure such as a wind turbine generator includes a supporting frame in which the offshore structure is assembled on land in an upright configuration. The frame is used for lifting the structure onto a transport vessel, on which it is retained in the upright configuration. At its location of use, the offshore structure is transferred to a pre-prepared foundation. The foundation is provided with a frame which cooperates with the supporting frame. The supporting frame includes a plurality of legs having hydraulically controlled feet. The frame of the foundation includes an equal number of supporting formations on which the feet ultimately rest. The feet are moveable in response to the hydraulic control along a nominally vertical line of action and provide a damping arrangement for the mounting of the offshore structure.
E02B 17/00 - Iles artificielles montées sur pilotis ou supports similaires, p. ex. plates-formes sur pieds extensiblesProcédés de construction de celles-ci
E04H 12/34 - Dispositions pour élever ou abaisser des tours, mâts, poteaux, corps de cheminée ou analogues
F03D 1/00 - Mécanismes moteurs à vent avec axe de rotation sensiblement parallèle au flux d'air pénétrant dans le rotor
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