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公开(公告)号：WO2021092385A1
公开(公告)日：2021-05-14
申请号：PCT/US2020/059418
申请日：2020-11-06
Applicant: SOFEC, INC.
Inventor： YU, Hao , LIU, Yonghui , LINDBLADE, Stephen
Abstract: Surge damping systems (135) and processes for using same. In some embodiments, a system (100) for mooring a vessel (105) includes a mooring support structure (150) that includes a base structure and a turntable disposed on the base structure. A vessel support structure is disposed on the vessel. At least one extension arm is suspended from the vessel support structure. A ballast tank (130) is connected to the extension arm. A uni-directional passive surge damping system is disposed on the vessel and includes an elongated tension member (132) connected to the ballast tank that is configured to dampen a movement of the ballast tank by applying a tension thereto. A yoke (110) extends from and is connected at a first end to the ballast tank and includes a yoke head (115) disposed on a second end thereof that is configured to connect to the turntable.
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公开(公告)号：WO2023059891A1
公开(公告)日：2023-04-13
申请号：PCT/US2022/046072
申请日：2022-10-07
Applicant: SOFEC, INC.
Inventor： DUGGAL, Arun, S. , LINDBLADE, Stephen, P. , HOBDY, Miles, A. , YU, Hao
IPC: B63B21/00 , B63B21/50 , B63B2021/002 , B63B2021/004 , B63B2021/206 , B63B2021/501 , B63B21/20
Abstract: Yoke mooring systems and processes for using same. The system can include a turntable connected to and rotatable with respect to a base. A yoke can be connected to the turntable such that the yoke can at least partially rotate about a longitudinal axis of the yoke and at least partially rotate about a second axis that can be orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. A first and second link arm can be connected to the yoke and to a first component of a first and a second releasable connector, respectively. A first and second lifting line can be connected to the second end of the first and second link arms, respectively. A first and second lifting device can be disposed on a vessel and configured to be connected to a second end of the first and second lifting lines, respectively, to lift and lower the link arms and the yoke.
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公开(公告)号：WO2020243332A1
公开(公告)日：2020-12-03
申请号：PCT/US2020/034958
申请日：2020-05-28
Applicant: SOFEC, INC.
Inventor： YU, Hao , LINDBLADE, Stephen, P. , JENKINS, Vernon, Raymond , HOBDY, Miles
Abstract: Elongated member handling systems and methods for using same. The system can include one or more elongated members. A connector can be formed on or mechanically linked to a first end of each of the one or more elongated members. An optional cover can be coupled to the connector. The system can also include a pulling assembly at least partially disposed about the one or more elongated members and adjacent the first end of each of the one or more elongated members. The pulling assembly can include a support skid. The pulling assembly or, if present, the optional cover can include a primary pulling anchor. The system can also include a jumper winch configured to be mechanically linked to the primary pulling anchor. The jumper winch, when mechanically linked to the primary pulling anchor, can be configured to pull the pulling assembly from a first structure to a second structure.
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公开(公告)号：WO2023064558A1
公开(公告)日：2023-04-20
申请号：PCT/US2022/046713
申请日：2022-10-14
Applicant: SOFEC, INC.
Inventor： LINBLADE, Stephen, P. , KONERU, Saradhi , YU, Hao
Abstract: Connectors assemblies. The connector assembly can include a stinger and a sleeve assembly that includes a latching mechanism. An outer surface of the stinger can define first and second grooves located toward first and second ends, respectively, thereof. An inner surface of the sleeve assembly can define first and second shoulders located toward first and second ends, respectively, thereof. The latching mechanism can be in an unlocked position or a locked position. When the latching mechanism is unlocked the stinger can be inserted into or removed from the sleeve assembly. When the stinger is within the sleeve assembly and the latching mechanism is locked, the latching mechanism can maintain a first split ring partially within the first groove and partially on the first shoulder and a second split ring partially within the second groove and partially on the second shoulder to secure the stinger within the sleeve assembly.
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公开(公告)号：WO2020206249A1
公开(公告)日：2020-10-08
申请号：PCT/US2020/026572
申请日：2020-04-03
Applicant: SOFEC, INC.
Inventor： YU, Hao , LINDBLADE, Stephen, P. , JENKINS, Vernon, Raymond , ESKRIDGE, Steven
Abstract: A yoke mooring system for connecting a floating vessel to a tower structure at sea. The system can include a support structure with one or more extension arms suspended from the support structure. A ballast tank can be connected to the one or more extension arms, and a yoke can extend from and connect to the ballast tank. The yoke can include a tower connector disposed on a second end thereof for connecting to the tower structure. A first winch system can be located on the support structure and connect to the yoke proximate a second end of the yoke via a first line or cable. A second winch system can be connected to the ballast tank via a second line or cable.
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公开(公告)号：WO2020206259A1
公开(公告)日：2020-10-08
申请号：PCT/US2020/026586
申请日：2020-04-03
Applicant: SOFEC, INC.
Inventor： YU, Hao , LINDBLADE, Stephen, P. , JENKINS, Vernon Raymond , ESKRIDGE, Steven
Abstract: A yoke mooring system and method for disconnecting a moored vessel from a tower structure. The system can include a support stmcture with one or more extension arms suspended from the support structure. A ballast tank can be connected to the one or more extension arms, and a yoke can extend from and connect to the ballast tank. The yoke can include a tower connector disposed on a second end thereof for connecting to the tower structure. A first winch system can be located on the support structure and connect to the yoke proximate a second end of the yoke via a first line or cable. A second winch system can be connected to the ballast tank via a second line or cable
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7.发明申请APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING A DISCONNECTABLE FLOATING SPAR BUOY JACKET WIND TURBINE 审中-公开装置和使用不连续浮动式悬挂式夹克风力涡轮机的方法
公开(公告)号：WO2016094541A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-16
申请号：PCT/US2015/064766
申请日：2015-12-09
Applicant: SOFEC, INC.
Inventor： LIU, Yonghui , KWEI, Cheng-Pen , YU, Ding , NAKAMURA, Takuju , YU, Hao , THARPE, Seth , SEAMAN, David
IPC: F03D9/00
CPC classification number: E02D27/52 , B63B22/04 , B63B35/003 , B63B35/44 , B63B2009/067 , B63B2035/442 , B63B2035/446 , F03D13/25 , F03D13/40 , F05B2230/604 , F05B2240/93 , F05B2240/95 , F05B2260/02 , Y02E10/727 , Y02P70/523
Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for mating a wind turbine off-shore to a spar buoy without the use of a crane barge. The system may include a spar buoy, wherein the spar buoy is secured to a foundation, and a wind turbine to be installed on the spar buoy. The system may also include a first truss affixed to the top of the spar buoy and a second truss affixed to the bottom of the wind turbine. The first truss may comprise either stabbings or receptacles configured for mating to the second truss and the second truss may comprise either receptacles or stabbings configured for mating to the first truss.
Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及在不使用起重驳船的情况下将离岸风力涡轮机与翼梁浮标配合的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括翼梁浮标，其中翼梁浮标固定到基础上，并且风轮机安装在翼梁浮标上。 该系统还可以包括固定到翼梁浮标顶部的第一桁架和固定到风力涡轮机底部的第二桁架。 第一桁架可以包括构造成用于配合到第二桁架的刺柱或插座，并且第二桁架可以包括被配置为与第一桁架配合的插座或插脚。
