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Title: Pivotal connecting device for pivotally connecting an off-shore articulated column structure to a sea bottom

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6039660

The invention described is a universal Cardan joint coupling device for pivotally connecting an off-shore oil-field working articulated column to a base member resting or anchored on the sea bed. At least one of the pivot axes of the joint is connected to two supports rigidly connected to the base member. Two lock-bolts are aligned on either side of the joint, and are displaceable along said axis. They are adapted to cooperate with bolt-clasps or keepers provided in said supports. 26 figures, 10 drawing.

Assignee:
Enterprise d'Equipments Mecaniques
Patent Number(s):
US 4142820
OSTI ID:
6039660
Resource Relation:
Patent Priority Date: Priority date 13 Jan 1977, France
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English