The invention relates to a multi-purpose ocean platform and to the method for the production and installation in water thereof, intended for the installation of equipment used for the generation of power and the production of desalinated water and food from natural sea resources or for use as a foundation for any structure to be installed in water. The invention comprises: a foundation formed by one or more reinforced concrete slabs (1) with truss-columns (3); piles for sinking same into the sea bed, located inside the columns (3); a redundant sealing and buoyancy system (8); an immersion control system that can be used to submerge the foundation at a controlled speed, once the platform is in the final position thereof; a hydraulic system for hoisting the platform up to a height above the largest wave foreseen; and plants (5) for installing the equipment.
E02B 17/02 - Iles artificielles montées sur pilotis ou supports similaires, p. ex. plates-formes sur pieds extensiblesProcédés de construction de celles-ci mises en place par abaissement de la structure de support jusqu'à toucher le fond, p. ex. en la fixant ensuite sur celui-ci
The invention relates to a system for the flotation and immersion control of platforms supported on the sea bed, said platforms floating to arrive at the installation position thereof, where they are supported on a foundation supported by a set of floats (1, 2). Said floats comprise vent valves controlled from a control centre for managing the flooding thereof, and therefore the immersion of the platform, and surfaces consisting of a geotextile material (11) on which a breakwater is mounted. The invention also relates to a method for installing a platform on the sea bed using said system.
E02B 17/02 - Iles artificielles montées sur pilotis ou supports similaires, p. ex. plates-formes sur pieds extensiblesProcédés de construction de celles-ci mises en place par abaissement de la structure de support jusqu'à toucher le fond, p. ex. en la fixant ensuite sur celui-ci
The invention relates to equipment and a method for installing the third blade (2) of a wind turbine (5) located on a platform (4) on a body of water, such that the equipment is conveyed on, and together with, the platform to the final position. The equipment is moved on the surface of the platform along tracks (3) until the third blade (2) is positioned facing the corresponding cavity in the wind turbine. The blade, which is secured vertically by means of clamps and legs (1), is raised, infixed and screwed.
The invention relates to an all-purpose system for conveying heavy loads, which is suitable for any type of load regardless of weight or size, and to the operating method thereof. The system includes multiple tracks and multiple carriages that support the loads. The carriages include: a rolling system or shoe allowing same to move along the tracks; a means for lifting the load a short distance from the ground, comprising hydraulic cylinders; and a rack-and-pinion-type overturning-prevention system which also serves as a guide and pulls the carriage.
B65G 63/02 - Transfert ou transbordement aux zones de stockage, aux gares de marchandises ou aux portsInstallations de gares de triage avec transport essentiellement horizontal autrement que par ponts
The invention relates to a telescopic structure formed by multiple bodies that are erected using a hoisting system comprising: a plurality of base parts (3) that can be screw-coupled to the outermost body (2) of the telescopic structure (1); vertical telescopic hydraulic cylinders (4) supported by the base parts (3), with one cylinder (4) being located on each base part (3), whereby said cylinders can move towards or away from the structure (1) along tracks; and parts (5) connected to through elements (6) perpendicular to the wall of the structure, said parts being located on the cylinders (4), such that, when the cylinders move towards the structure, the through elements are inserted into corresponding holes (7) in the body in order for same to be hoisted, and, as the cylinder is raised, the corresponding body is hoisted.
The invention relates to a marine soil levelling and consolidation system comprising a suction bell (1) sunk into the soil, a part (2) screwed to the bell (1), L-shaped tubes (3) welded to the part (2), tubes (4) connected perpendicularly to each of the horizontal segments of the L-shaped tubes (3), continuous inclined plates (5) at the free ends of the tubes (4), tubes (6) connected telescopically inside the suction bell, and a pinion (7) allowing the L-shaped tubes (3) to rotate. In addition, for the purpose of marine soil consolidation, the system comprises: a hopper (8) storing the slurry used to consolidate the soil, progressive cavity pumps which are housed inside the vertical part of the tubes (3), and pinions connected to the shaft of the pumps.
The invention relates to a novel design for a vessel with submerged hulls, which can transport heavy loads at high speed over waves and which is formed by two submerged parallel bodies (4) having a substantially cylindrical cross-section or the best possible hydrodynamic form, interconnected by means of hydrodynamic sections (5). Four legs (3) having a suitable hydrodynamic cross-section are provided at the intersection of the cylinders (4) and the sections (5), said legs supporting a loading platform or area (2) which can move (up or down) along the legs (3) until raised above the height of the waves, for which purpose the legs include a vertical movement system. The submerged assembly of movement bodies (4) and the hydrodynamic connection sections (5) can be completely covered with a fabric material, comprising permeable sheets having a porosity less than the size of a water molecule and greater than that of an air molecule, and pressurised air can be injected therein. The molecules of the injected air exit through the pores, thereby breaking the boundary layer and separating the water molecules of the submerged area, such that the viscous friction is reduced by a large percentage. The bottom can be raised to sea level for the unloading and loading of material or for entering shallow ports.
B63B 1/10 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant la portance principalement du déplacement liquide à coques multiples
B63B 1/40 - Autres moyens pour faire varier les caractéristiques hydrodynamiques inhérentes aux coques par diminution de la résistance aux vagues
B63B 1/38 - Autres moyens pour faire varier les caractéristiques hydrodynamiques inhérentes aux coques par réduction du frottement utilisant des bulles d'air ou des coussins d'air
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METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION, DRIVING-IN AND INJECTION OF UNDERWATER PILES
The invention relates to a method for the production, driving-in and injection of underwater piles used as foundation for any structure or platform, whereby a pile (5) is inserted into a pier or tube (4) during production. The system can adopt various different solutions in order to solve any problem, rendering the method suitable for use in all possible scenarios, including with low-strength soil and very heavy loads, said solutions comprising: the driving of the pile on the soil, central injection and pedestal injection, peripheral injection and radial injection. The invention also includes load tests and a system for embedding the pier in the slab or structure to be supported.
The invention relates to a novel hydraulic cylinder and piston system for lifting heavy loads, which is made from commercial tubes and in which the cylinder tube (1), which is closed at the lower end thereof, includes a hard welded washer (2) inside the upper end thereof. Another hard washer (4) is welded to the outer face of the piston at a distance from the lower end. The following elements are provided between the cylinder tube and the piston, namely: a variable-shape O-ring (6) made from a high-elasticity, low-friction, compressible, deformable elastomer material; and a loose washer. When the O-ring is compressed, the system closes, ensuring sealing.
The invention relates to equipment and a method for the automated production of tubular structures of any size and in the shape of a polygon with any number of sides, said equipment containing: a central shaft (1) in the form of tube with a plurality of perforations; a plurality of telescopic pistons (2) screwed to the aforementioned shaft and provided with suction pads which capture the plate; a plurality of pistons (3) including a bronze part cooled for welding; a stationary base (4) and a mobile base (6) of the central shaft (1); three travelling cranes (7) with drills (8) which make perforations where necessary; an automated welding device (11) which welds the plates of the structure and which can move along tracks (12); and a container (9) for the plates (10).
B23K 37/04 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe pour maintenir ou mettre en position les pièces
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UNIVERSAL FLOATING AND LAUNCHING SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD
Universal floating and launching system and operating method that includes one or more platforms supporting the load to be submerged or taken out of the sea. To put a load in the water, the platform needs to be attached to the jetty, using a system that enables it to be raised and lowered; then fixed to the bed, using pillars and piles, and finally the load needs to be placed on it. With the load in place, the platform is lowered to slightly submerge the load so that it can float. To remove a load from the water, the operations are effected in reverse: start with the platform submerged, place the load on top and then raise the platform, such that the load can be taken onto the jetty.
The invention relates to a light, easy-to-transport measurement platform to be installed in water, comprising an improved suction-anchor-type foundation that forms the base of the platform. Use is made of the pressure difference between the exterior and the interior in order to drive same into the sea bed, and extraction for re-use is made possible by reversing the pressure gradient. The measurement platform also includes: a series of telescopically connected tubes; a housing on top of said tubes, containing the devices; a vertical-axis wind turbine for powering the assembly; a device (WiMAX or equivalent) for transmitting data to the land station; and a Doppler laser airspeed indicator, security cameras and a Doppler current meter terminal. All of the data recorded by the devices and the images from the security cameras are sent to the land station in a continuous manner. In this way, the security of the facility is increased and possible sabotage is prevented.
E02B 17/02 - Iles artificielles montées sur pilotis ou supports similaires, p. ex. plates-formes sur pieds extensiblesProcédés de construction de celles-ci mises en place par abaissement de la structure de support jusqu'à toucher le fond, p. ex. en la fixant ensuite sur celui-ci
G01W 1/02 - Instruments pour indiquer des conditions atmosphériques par mesure de plusieurs variables, p. ex. humidité, pression, température, nébulosité ou vitesse du vent
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PLANT AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF LATTICE STRUCTURES
The invention relates to a plant for the automated production of lattice structures and to the associated method, said plant comprising: an area in which tubes (A) are positioned in the desired shape; a production area formed in turn by an area (8) in which the tubes are connected by means of heads and an area (9) in which the lattice tubes are shaped and welded; an area (10) in which the structures are collected; a structure inspection and painting area (12); a loading and dispatch area; and a mounting area, the latter areas being located outside the production plant. The plant can be used to produce lattice structures of any shape or size, without the need for any manual handling, improving the quality and reducing the costs thereof.
E04C 3/09 - PoutrellesSolives, fermes ou structures analogues à des fermes, p. ex. préfabriquéesLinteauxTraverses métalliques à âme découpée, p. ex. à âme formée d'éléments analogues à des barreauxFermes métalliques en treillage faits, en partie au moins, d'un matériau plié ou en bandes déformées autrement, ou encore en forme de feuille
B23K 37/04 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe pour maintenir ou mettre en position les pièces
B21F 27/20 - Fabrication de genres ou de portions particulières de treillis par des méthodes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés à cet usage de treillis pour plâtre
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