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Azimuth friction free towing point

A technology of towing points and towing winches, applied in the direction of tugboats, towing/push equipment, ship parts, etc., can solve the wear and tear of towing cables, increase the cost of repairing, maintenance and replacement of towing cables or towing points, and the average time of failure of towing cable connections Minimize problems such as maintaining complete control, effective and flexible deployment, and reducing wear and tear

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-13
ROTORTUG HLDG
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However, with the existing tow point design, the mean time to failure of the tow cable connection is significantly reduced due to the wear problem of the tow cable mentioned earlier
Depending on the type of towing line, these wear issues significantly increase the cost of repair, maintenance and replacement of the towing line or towing point of the tugboat

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[0032] In this specification, exemplary embodiments of the tug and the towing point of the present disclosure are shown by way of example only. These should never be considered as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The drawings are only schematic. In these drawings, the same or similar reference numerals will be used for the same or similar components or features.

[0033] In this specification, vertical and horizontal in their usual meanings refer to plane or direction, and the direction related to a vessel or tugboat defined by horizontal or vertical is when the vessel or vessel is in a floating position and in a normal stable position. The position is used, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0034] In this specification, substantially frictionless must be understood to include, but not limited to, substantially lower friction in towing cables and towing points in known towing operations for the same vessel and tug. Substantially frictionless can be understood...

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Abstract

A tug boat having at least one towing winch and a movable towing point apparatus, wherein said towing point apparatus can guide a towing cable from a towing winch to a vessel to be assisted, comprising a rotating element that at least partly guides the towing cable such that the pulling force on said cable is transmitted to the tug boat at least partly through said rotating element when in use, said rotating element pivoting freely around a first axis and said first axis fixed to an arm which in turn can pivot about a second axis, said second axis being spaced apart from said first axis and the second axis being non-parallel.

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Technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to a tug for use in ports and / or at sea, including at least one towing winch. The tug is used to assist the vessel at a slower speed when towing in the port. The first end of the towing cable is connected to the towing winch. The towing rope is guided through the towing point and connected to the assisted vessel, and an effective towing rope connection capable of withstanding a huge towing force is established on the assisted vessel, thereby improving the maneuverability of the vessel. Due to unfavorable operating conditions at sea compared to use in ports, tugboats at sea are often limited to operating in this manner. Background technique [0002] The field is divided into two main towing modes, called towing mode and jacking mode. In the towing mode, the tug produces traction on the towing rope connection, resulting in force on the assisted vessel. In the push mode, the tug boat exerts thrust on the assisted vessel throu...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B63B35/68
CPCB63B35/68B63B21/16B63B21/56B63B21/58
Inventor 安东尼·马里厄斯·科伦阿里·奥尔贝斯
Owner ROTORTUG HLDG
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