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Patent
F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons
16
L
137/71, 137/74
F16L 55/00 (2006.01) B67D 9/02 (2010.01) B63B 22/02 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1128406
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A lightweight articulated loading arm for trans- ferring fluid from an offshore articulated loading column to a marine tanker, and for monitoring the position of the loading arm relative to a safe operating envelope. The arm includes an inboard conduit member mounted on the loading column for pivotal movement about a first hori- zontal axis, and an outboard conduit member connected to the inboard member for pivotal movement about second and third horizontal axes. A tensioner, mounted on the loading column, provides power to rotate the loading arm about the first horizontal axis and to bias the loading arm toward a stowed position. Power to operate and con- trol the loading arm is provided by sources located on the marine tanker and coupled to the loading arm by hydraulic and/or electrical lines which are mounted on the loading column and on the loading arm. The loading arm includes joint support means so that joints on the loading arm can be serviced and maintained without dis- connecting the loading arm from the loading column.
339042
Fetherstonhaugh & Co.
Fmc Corporation
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