IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0493965
(2002-10-30)
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등록번호 |
US-7299835
(2007-11-27)
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우선권정보 |
FR-01 14045(2001-10-30) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/FR02/003748
(2002-10-30)
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§371/§102 date |
20041013
(20041013)
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국제공개번호 |
WO03/037704
(2003-05-08)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Dupont,Bernard
- Paquet,St챕phane
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Dupont,Bernard
- Paquet,St챕phane
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대리인 / 주소 |
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
7 인용 특허 :
2 |
초록
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An apparatus for transferring a fluid product between a fluid transport vessel and a storage vessel includes a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the two vessels. The tubular arrangement includes a flexible transfer pipe hanging freely between ends in its transferring position and c
An apparatus for transferring a fluid product between a fluid transport vessel and a storage vessel includes a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the two vessels. The tubular arrangement includes a flexible transfer pipe hanging freely between ends in its transferring position and connected to a manifold of the transport vessel. Each of the ends of the transfer pipe has a pivoted connection with a vertical pin to avoid torsional stresses in the transfer pipe. The invention is useful to transferring liquefied natural gas.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus for transfer of a fluid between a vessel for transport of the fluid and a storage station, comprising: a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the transport vessel and the storage station, having a first end connected to the storage station, a
The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus for transfer of a fluid between a vessel for transport of the fluid and a storage station, comprising: a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the transport vessel and the storage station, having a first end connected to the storage station, a second end which can be connected to a manifold of the transport vessel, a flexible transfer conduit freely suspended to extend in a substantially vertical plane, between the first and second ends, in a transfer position, connected to manifold device of transport vessel, and, at each of the first and second ends, a rotating connection with a respective vertical axis for preventing torsional and bending stresses in the flexible transfer conduit, wherein rotation of the rotating connections about each vertical axis compensates for bending stresses exerted on the conduit in a direction perpendicular to the plane. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flexible transfer conduit is a hose for transfer of liquefied natural gas. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flexible transfer conduit includes a sequence of elements articulated to one another. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flexible transfer conduit is suspended as a catenary. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the manifold comprises a portion including, at a free end, a manifold flange for connection of a connecting endpiece of the flexible transfer conduit, and the portion of the manifold device at another end is connected by the rotating connection with a vertical axis to a fixed pipeline of the transport vessel. 6. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the connecting endpiece of the flexible transfer conduit includes a pin, and the manifold includes a tubular piece for reception of the pin during connection of the flexible transfer conduit to the manifold and including a winch on which can be wound a cable, which, when attached to the pin, ensures the connection of the pin and the tubular piece by guiding engagement of the pin and the tubular piece. 7. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the manifold has a curved part that includes a pin, and a connecting endpiece of the flexible transfer conduit includes a flared piece for reception of the pin during connection of the endpiece to the manifold and includes a winch on which can be wound a cable which, when attached to the pin during establishment of a connection ensures guided engagement of the pin in the flared piece. 8. The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the manifold is mounted on a support structure including catwalks for handling of the manifold and having a passage for a free end of the manifold or for connecting the endpiece of the flexible transfer conduit during connection of the endpiece to the manifold. 9. An apparatus for transfer of a fluid between a vessel for transport of the fluid and a storage station comprising: a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the transport vessel and the storage station, having a first end which can be connected to the storage station; a second end which can be connected to a manifold of the transport vessel; a flexible transfer conduit freely suspended to extend in a substantially vertical plane, between the first and second ends, in a transfer position, connected to a manifold device of transport vessel; a first rotating connection with a vertical axis, provided on the storage station, at the first end; a second rotating connection with a vertical axis, provided in the manifold, at the second end, wherein the first and second rotating connections prevent torsional and bending stresses in the conduit; and a storage wheel, on which the flexible transfer conduit can be wound, located on the storage station. 10. An apparatus for transfer of a fluid between a vessel for transport of the fluid and a storage station comprising: a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the transport vessel and the storage station, having a first end which can be connected to the storage station; a second end which can be connected to a manifold of the transport vessel; a flexible transfer conduit freely suspended to extend in a substantially vertical plane, between the first and second ends, in a transfer position, connected to a manifold device of transport vessel; a first rotating connection with a vertical axis, provided on the storage station, at the first end; a second rotating connection with a vertical axis, integrated into the manifold, at the second end, wherein the first and second rotating connections prevent torsional and bending stresses in the flexible transfer conduit so that rotation of the connections about each vertical axis compensates for bending stresses exerted on the flexible transfer conduit in a direction perpendicular to the vertical plane; and a storage wheel, on which the flexible transfer conduit can be wound, connected to the storage station at the first rotating connection, wherein the wheel rotates about a horizontal axis. 11. An apparatus for transfer of a fluid between a vessel for transport of the fluid and a storage station comprising: a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the transport vessel and the storage station, having a first end which can be connected to the storage station; a second end which can be connected to a manifold of the transport vessel; two flexible transfer conduits, wherein at least one flexible transfer conduit is freely suspended to extend in a substantially vertical plane, between the first and second ends, in a transfer position, connected to a manifold device of transport vessel, and each flexible transfer conduit is stored on a storage wheel for connection to the manifold; a first rotating connection with a vertical axis at the first end; a second rotating connection with a vertical axis at the second end, wherein the first and second rotating connections prevent torsional and bending stresses in the flexible transfer conduits so that rotation of the connections about each vertical axis compensates for bending stresses exerted on the flexible transfer conduits in a direction perpendicular to the vertical plane and the storage wheels and the manifold include a rotating connection with a vertical axis and are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis of a corresponding vessel. 12. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second rotating connections with the vertical axes at respective ends rotate coaxially with the vertical axes. 13. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second rotating connections with the vertical axes at respective ends always extend the flexible transfer conduit approximately in the vertical plane. 14. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second rotating connection with the vertical axes at respective ends extend the flexible transfer conduit in the vertical plane independently of an angle of misalignment between the transport vessel and the storage station. 15. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second rotating connections with the vertical axes at respective ends exerts no torsion or bending from the vertical plane of the flexible transfer conduit.
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