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Shock protecting fender for a ship hull

a technology for protecting fenders and ships, applied in the direction of hulls, waterborne vessels, vessel cleaning, etc., can solve the problems of heavy fenders, large space in the hold of ships, and breakable types of fenders

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-12-24
SAFE BOAT EQUIP
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The present invention is a fender for protecting the ship's hull from shocks. The fender is made of a textile envelop with an inflatable chamber. The textile envelop is designed to improve the contact surface with the hull and to distribute the pressure on the hull. The fender can be attached to the ship or to the dock, pontoon, or sea access platform. The fender is easy to inflate and deflate, and it can be stored when not in use. The invention solves the limitations of existing fenders and provides an improved solution for protecting the ship's hull from shocks.

Problems solved by technology

However, this type of fender is heavy and difficult to grasp.
Moreover, it is very cumbersome, and it takes a large in the space in the ship's hold when not used.
However, this type of fender is breakable and difficult to repair.
PVC can de damaged due to friction or scratching or even during shock with the docks.
Salt and UV rays also damage PVC.
However, this type of fender has a drawback like inflatable fenders and molded rubber fenders.
This drawback is due to the cylindrical or spherical shape of the fender.
Due to the spherical or cylindrical shape of the fender, the contact surface between the fender and the ship's hull is limited compared to the fender circumference.
Further, they are very cumbersome and take a large space on the hull sides whereas space between pontoons are often limited compared to the ship dimensions.

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[0020]The present invention relates to a fender 1 usable for a ship's hull. This fender 1 can also be directly attached to the ship or to the dock, pontoon or similar platform where the ship is stowed.

[0021]The fender 1 comprises a textile envelop 2. The textile envelop receives an inflatable chamber 3. For inflating / deflating the inflatable chamber 3, it comprises a valve 4.

[0022]According to a first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the textile envelop 2 comprises a central part 5 receiving the valve 4 and two longitudinal side parts 6.

[0023]Advantageously, the central part 5 comprises a neck. The valve 4 is provided on the neck or integrated to the neck. The junction between the neck of the fender and the remaining part of the fender is a barrier preventing mechanical transmission of traction between said neck and the remaining part of the fender. Accordingly, the textile cannot be removed. The structure of this neck is described in FR 3004417 the content of which is incorporated in th...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a fender comprising a textile envelop surrounding an inflatable chamber, a valve for inflating / deflating said chamber. According to the invention, said textile envelop comprises a central part for receiving said valve and two longitudinal side parts, said side parts being linked together on at least one portion of their length by a junction zone.

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[0001]The present invention relates to a shock protecting device for a ship hull. These devices are also known as marine fender, shore protection system or fender.[0002]More particularly, the present invention relates to a fender able to be suspended to the ship's rail. However, the invention is not limited to this type of fender. The fender according to the invention can also be used for protecting docks or for protecting sea access platforms. Sea access platforms are provided on many types of boats or ships.PRIOR ART[0003]Several types of fender used for shock protection are already known. Particularly, molded rubber one block fenders are known. This type of fender is very robust and can be used for a long time. However, this type of fender is heavy and difficult to grasp. Moreover, it is very cumbersome, and it takes a large in the space in the ship's hold when not used.[0004]Inflatable fenders particularly PVC (polyvinyl chloride) inflatable fenders are also known. This type of ...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B59/02
CPCB63B59/02B63B2059/025
Inventor VANOISE, JEAN-LUC
Owner SAFE BOAT EQUIP