Floating system
The system of system floats connected by tubes and anti-rotation elements allows for modular expansion or reduction, ensuring continuous usability and structural integrity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102023136067
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-10-06
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-12-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing floating systems lack modularity, making it difficult to expand or reduce their size without compromising their usability by dismantling complex interconnections.
A system of system floats connected by tubes and connecting elements with anti-rotation features, allowing for easy expansion or reduction without disrupting the system's integrity.
Enables modular expansion or reduction of floating systems without temporary restrictions on usability, maintaining structural integrity and functionality.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a system of floating bodies.
[0002] The system float system according to the invention consists of a plurality of system floats and serves to place, fasten and anchor technical equipment on non-load-bearing ground or on water surfaces.
[0003] A disadvantage of the current state of the art is the lack of modularity of such floating systems, which cannot be easily expanded or reduced at their place of use without at least temporarily restricting their usability, for example by temporarily dismantling superstructures.
[0004] The reason for this is the complex interconnection of the floating elements within the floating system, where numerous floating elements are linked together at least two-dimensionally, like beads on a string, using ropes, wires, pipes, or similar materials. If the floating system needs to be expanded or reduced, for example, to make room for new facilities, this complex interconnection must be dismantled to remove floating elements or expose anchor points for adding more. During this process, the physical integrity of the floating system is compromised, or at least severely impaired, preventing its intended use.
[0005] EP 3 772 454 A1 discloses a modularly constructed floating body, wherein the floating body is composed of individual floating elements.
[0006] DE 20 2009 016 987 U1 discloses a coupling system for connecting floating bodies, in particular floating pontoons with guide grooves arranged in the hull sides for inserting so-called coupling carriers for connecting several individual pontoons to form a large pontoon.
[0007] It is therefore desirable to have a system of floating bodies that can be modularly expanded or reduced while still being fully usable. Description of the invention
[0008] The object of the invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a system float and a system float system, wherein the system float system according to the invention can be easily extended or reduced by system floats.
[0009] This problem is solved by the features listed in the claims.
[0010] The problem is solved by a system float system (16) comprising at least two system floats (1) and at least two connecting elements (9). A system float (1) comprises at least one buoyancy body (2) and a connecting system (3). The connecting system (3) is formed from at least four tubes (4). Two tubes (4) are arranged parallel in at least two planes (5, 6). The planes (5, 6) extend horizontally through the at least one buoyancy body (2) at an angle of ninety degrees to each other, such that each side surface (7) of the at least one buoyancy body (2) has at least two tube ends (8). The at least two tube ends (8) are arranged in one plane. The at least two system floats (1) are connected to each other at at least one side surface (7) by means of the at least two connecting elements (9).The at least two connecting elements (9) extend through at least two tubes (4) of the at least two system floats (1). The at least two connecting elements (9) have a disc (14) on a second side (13) which is fixedly connected to the at least two connecting elements (9) flush with the ends of the connecting elements. An outer contour of the disc (14) has grooves. The at least four tubes (4) and / or the at least two connecting elements (9) have an anti-rotation feature that prevents the threads from loosening when the at least two system floats (1) move. The anti-rotation feature is guided by the grooves of the disc (14).
[0011] The at least one buoyancy element can consist of a mineral polymer lightweight concrete mixture and be dimensionally stabilized by means of suitable plastic fibers and / or mats approved for use as concrete aggregate. Advantageously, the at least one buoyancy element has a bulk density between 300 and 700 kg / m³ in its fully cured state. 3 Due to its composition, at least one of the buoyancy bodies does not absorb water. This at least one buoyancy body is solely limited to its function of providing sufficient buoyancy for its intended use.
[0012] According to various embodiments, the system float further comprises at least two vertical tubes which connect a top and a bottom of the at least one buoyancy body.
[0013] According to various embodiments, the side surfaces of at least one buoyancy body are chamfered.
[0014] According to various embodiments, the at least two planes are arranged above and below a buoyancy body center with respect to a vertical extension of the at least one buoyancy body.
[0015] According to various embodiments, the centers of the at least two tube ends are spaced 25 percent apart from the lateral edges of the side surfaces of the at least one buoyancy body with respect to a horizontal extent of the side surfaces.
[0016] In a side view of the buoyancy body, the center of one of the first two tube ends is located at 25 percent of the buoyancy body's width. The center of a second of the second tube ends is then located at 75 percent of the buoyancy body's width. For an example buoyancy body with a width of one meter, the center of the first of the two tube ends is therefore located 25 cm from the left lateral edge of the buoyancy body. The center of the second of the two tube ends is then located 75 cm from the left lateral edge of the buoyancy body.
[0017] According to various embodiments, the at least four tubes are made of stainless steel, (hot-dip) galvanized steel, aluminum, plastic, or other suitable materials. The material should be provided with corrosion protection, which can be achieved, for example, by means of a coating.
[0018] According to various embodiments, the at least four tubes have fastening devices which allow accessories to be anchored to the top and / or bottom of the at least one buoyancy body.
[0019] According to various embodiments, the system float further comprises at least one horizontally extending channel which runs at the level of at least one of the planes of the connection system.
[0020] The connection system in at least one buoyancy body is formed by at least four tubes, depending on the height, running horizontally through the buoyancy body at a 90° angle to each other, both above and below the center of the buoyancy body. These tubes form a grid of exactly 25 / 50 / 25% of the horizontal extent of the side surfaces, ensuring that the tube ends of the mounting planes of adjacent buoyancy bodies, even if they overlap by 50%, are congruent and can be used to connect the buoyancy bodies to one another. The function of the at least four tubes is that of a "permanent formwork" to ensure precise dimensional accuracy of the mounting grid.
[0021] Fastening devices can be attached to at least four of the tubes. For this purpose, metal bushings, to which anchors and fastening options are welded, are slid onto these tubes at specific, predetermined intervals so that they are flush with the top and / or bottom of at least one buoyancy body. This makes it possible to securely anchor, for example, technical accessories, superstructures, and / or deck coverings to the top and / or bottom of at least one buoyancy body, and to transfer any resulting forces directly into the load-bearing connection system of the system floats. These threaded anchors can be individually positioned on the connection system within a specific grid and thus adapted to customer-specific superstructures.
[0022] Furthermore, the floating system can be equipped with 2 to 4 vertical tubes connecting the top and bottom. These vertical tubes are connected at the intersections of the horizontal tubes of the connection system, for example by welding, so that any loads can be transferred to this horizontal tube system. This creates a rigid framework of up to eight tubes within the concrete structure. These vertical tubes serve to guide ropes and chains when anchoring is necessary below the floating system. The vertical tubes can also serve as additional load-bearing elements in specific applications. The tube plane can be designed so that the underside of the floating system remains intact, meaning that the lower end of the tube is located within the concrete structure and extends only to the intersection point of the horizontal tubes of the connection system.to just beyond, where it is welded, thus allowing larger loads to be absorbed by possible adapter pieces that are inserted or screwed into the vertical tube.
[0023] The system float can be designed with sloping sides of up to 45°, angled towards the center of the float. The slope begins below the lowest horizontal plane of the connection system. The purpose of these slopes is to compensate for potential ice pressure on the float's sides. This allows the float to counteract high ice pressure through vertical movement. Similarly, in floats with only one pipe plane, the slopes prevent the sides from colliding in heavy waves. The system float is manufactured by placing individual elements in a formwork, for example, made of wood, in the appropriate arrangement.The arranged and stored individual elements are then encased in the polymer-lightweight concrete mixture, which may contain suitable plastic fibers and / or mats for dimensional stabilization. The mixture hardens over time. The formwork can then be removed. The resulting floating system can be further processed, for example by milling, to achieve a specific size and / or surface finish and / or shape.
[0024] The floating system can have at least one horizontal channel running at the level of at least one of the levels of the connection system. This horizontal channel serves as a supply channel and can be made of plastic, aluminum, steel, or another suitable material. The horizontal channel is intended for various media (water, wastewater, gas, electricity, fuels, etc.) and is typically located at 50% of the total width of the floating system. The position of the horizontal channel can be customized to customer requirements. Access to and from the horizontal channel is ensured by vertical shafts located at 10 to 20% of the dimensions from the beginning and end of the floating system, in the direction of the channel's passage. This ensures media supply even when the system is submerged.It is conceivable that the floating system has two horizontal channels arranged orthogonally to each other. This allows for multidirectional media supply. The horizontal channels can be interconnected for this purpose. Furthermore, the integration of one or more valves, such as a 4-way valve and / or a check valve, is also conceivable. It is evident that at least one horizontal channel must be accessible from the top and / or bottom of the floating system at a suitable location, for example, by means of adapters, couplings, vertical pipe sections (T-pieces, etc.), to allow for the extraction of the medium.
[0025] According to various embodiments, the at least two connecting elements have an external thread on a first side and an internal thread on the second side.
[0026] Examples, but not the only possible threads, are: Metric ISO thread (M), Metric ISO fine thread (MF), Steel conduit thread (PG), Trapezoidal thread (Tr), Unified National Coarse Thread (UNC), Unified National Special Thread (UNS), National Taper Pipe (NPT), Inch thread (ZOLL), National Taper Pipe Dryseal (NPTF), British Whitworth thread, British Standard Whitworth Coarse (BSW / WW), British Standard Fine (BSF), British Standard Pipe (BSP / G) and British Standard Pipe Taper (BSPT / R).
[0027] The system floats are connected by at least two connecting elements. Advantageously, these at least two connecting elements are designed as connecting tubes with a slightly smaller diameter than the least four tubes of the connection system. This ensures that the connection system, including the connecting elements, absorbs any loads occurring, for example, due to wave motion, while the float itself does not. This protects the float. The at least two connecting elements can have a trapezoidal external thread on one side and a trapezoidal internal thread on the opposite side. Additionally, a washer can be flush-mounted on the internal thread side, for example, a metal washer welded on, which serves two functions. Grooves in an outer contour of the washer allow for tightening the threads.The fasteners are loosened either with hook wrenches or a suitable electric / pneumatic tool. The buoyancy body has a recess where the connecting element's washer contacts it, allowing the connecting element and washer to almost completely disappear within the buoyancy body. Each new screw thread penetrates a previous socket to a defined end position, ensuring a precise connection grid. The system floats can thus be laid out in an endless system, not touching their immediate neighbors, or only minimally, and therefore not being subjected to any additional buoyancy load.
[0028] The two connecting elements are hollow, allowing for the insertion of additional stabilizing elements through the floating system components and their attachment to their outer surfaces, as needed. This enables the secure anchoring of additional technical equipment, rub rails, mooring dolphins, and other components to the outer surfaces of the floating system components, as well as on and beneath them. If no additional elements are required, suitable closures are provided for the hollow outer surfaces of the connecting elements, allowing for the attachment of additional components. These closures can be, for example, end caps / sleeves with threaded holes and / or eyelets.
[0029] To assemble the floating system, a first row of floating elements is laid by aligning them in their mounting planes. Then, the two longitudinally running tubes are screwed together using the connecting elements, the next floating element is added, and this process continues until the required number of floating elements in this first row is anchored. After the first two floating elements are laid and anchored, work begins on the second row. The first floating element of the second row is screwed to the first floating element of the first row. Then, the second floating element of the second row is screwed to the first floating element of the second row, and at a 90° angle to the second floating element of the first row, and so on.A new row can be started after every two system floats in a row.
[0030] The following describes an exemplary assembly procedure using one possible embodiment of the connecting elements. The connecting elements consist of two differently designed connecting pipes in conjunction with two differently designed end fittings.
[0031] Connecting pipe 1 has an external thread on the first side and an internal thread and a grooved washer on the second side.
[0032] Connecting pipe 2 has an internal thread on the first side and an internal thread and a grooved washer on the second side.
[0033] End fitting 1 has an external thread and a flush grooved washer.
[0034] End fitting 2 has both an external thread and an internal thread as well as a flush grooved washer.
[0035] The assembly procedure, which is described as an example only for a connection line between adjacent system floats, knowing that adjacent system floats are connected to each other by at least two connection lines (at least two pipe ends per side), comprises the following steps: To connect two system floats, the first end of the connecting pipe 2 (internal thread) is inserted into one of the pipes of the first system float. The disc of the second end of the connecting pipe 1 is fixed to the flange of the pipe using a screw and secured against rotation.
[0036] An end fitting 1 (external thread) is screwed onto the first end of the connecting pipe 2 (internal thread), which is now located on the side of the system float opposite the insertion point. The washer of the end fitting 1 is fixed to the flange of the pipe by means of a screw and secured against rotation.
[0037] An end fitting 2 (internal and external thread) is screwed onto the second side of the connecting pipe 2 (internal thread + washer).
[0038] A second system float is aligned according to the orientation of the connection planes on this side of the first system float that is to be extended.
[0039] The first end of connecting pipe 1 (external thread) is inserted into the corresponding pipe of the second system float. The first end of connecting pipe 1 (external thread) is then secured to the end fitting 2 (internal and external thread), which is located between the two system floats.
[0040] Additional connecting pipes 1 (external thread) can only be screwed into the adjacent connecting pipe 1 to change the size of the system float system.
[0041] Once the desired number of system floats has been reached, an end fitting 1 (external thread) can be screwed onto the second side of the connecting pipe 1 (internal thread + washer).
[0042] Similarly, the screw connection of the first system float can be designed such that a connecting element with an external thread of an adapted length is fixed by an end screw with an internal thread on the opposite side of the system float. The thread length of both connecting elements must be adjusted accordingly so that a locking sleeve can be screwed into the end screw to attach additional elements such as fenders or mooring dolphin locks. Due to the identical internal thread on the end screw side, the plug-in system can also be extended in this direction.
[0043] The connection system used for the floating body system, consisting of at least two connecting elements, is applicable in the same or similar form as a connection system for non-uniform floating body geometries.
[0044] A key advantage over the prior art is that additional floating elements can be added to or removed from the outer surfaces of the floating system at any time without compromising the integrity of the remaining system. This allows the floating system to be expanded or reduced at its location without imposing any restrictions on its use, such as the temporary dismantling of superstructures.
[0045] The at least four pipes and / or the at least two connecting elements are equipped with an anti-rotation device that prevents the threads from loosening during movement of the floating system. This anti-loosening device can be achieved using an adhesive-like substance such as thread-locking compound or paints and varnishes of a specific viscosity. Alternatively, the locking mechanism can be implemented using a screw that is threaded into a flange of the at least four pipes. The screw head fits into recesses in the washer of the at least two connecting elements, which are designed for a hook wrench. The screw thus secures both the connecting element and the threaded caps in the same way.
[0046] Depending on the intended application, additional infill elements can be manufactured and installed for the 90° corners of the floating system. This allows for the construction of convex or concave infill elements, the installation of additional technical equipment at the corners, and the shaping of the floating system's outer edges as desired. For example, with overlapping floating system elements, a substantially circular structure can be achieved. Furthermore, a substantially circular recess can be created within a floating system. The infill elements are installed using the pipe ends of the horizontal tubes of the floating system.
[0047] Furthermore, a distance between the system floats is defined by the encased, at least four pipes, by having these at least four pipes protrude a few millimeters above the flange. This prevents contact between adjacent floats. Additionally, a sealing washer made of neoprene or a similar material, adapted to the ambient conditions in terms of material properties, is located between the flange of the at least four pipes and the flange (disc) of the at least two connecting elements. The distance between the system floats is a few millimeters and is controlled by the accuracy of the at least two connecting elements. The outer surfaces of the system floats do not touch, or only touch slightly. No force is transmitted to the side surfaces of the system floats. Rather, the force is absorbed by the connection system and its connecting elements. Implementation of the invention
[0048] The invention is explained in more detail using several exemplary embodiments. The following are shown: Fig. 1A a system float in external view, Fig. 1B a system float in interior view, Fig. 2 a connecting element in the form of a connecting tube, Fig. 3 a system float system in schematic view, Fig. 4 different designs of a system float in external view, Fig. 5 a rotation lock, Fig. 6 a system float in interior view with vertical pipes and Fig. 7 a system float in external view with beveled side surfaces.
[0049] The description refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments in which the arrangement according to the invention can be implemented. In this respect, directional terminology such as "top," "bottom," etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the described drawings. This directional terminology serves for illustrative purposes and is in no way restrictive.
[0050] It is understood that other embodiments may be used and structural or logical modifications made without deviating from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is understood that the features of the various exemplary embodiments described herein may be combined with one another, unless specifically stated otherwise. The following detailed description is therefore not to be interpreted as restrictive, and the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
[0051] In the figures, identical or similar elements are provided with identical reference symbols where appropriate.
[0052] The system float 1 according to the invention is in Fig. Figure 1 shows the system float 1 comprising at least one buoyancy body 2 and a connection system 3. The connection system is formed from at least four tubes. Two tubes are arranged parallel in at least two planes. The planes run horizontally through the at least one buoyancy body at an angle of ninety degrees to each other, such that each side surface of the at least one buoyancy body has at least two tube ends arranged in one plane.
[0053] The connection system 3 of the system float 1 according to Fig. 1 has exactly four tubes 4 in two levels 5, 6. Other embodiments, in particular with regard to a system float height, which have two, four or six levels 5, 6, are described in Fig. Figure 4 shows that the four pipes each have a flange at their ends. Threaded bushings are integrated into the flanges, which are designed to accommodate an anti-rotation device.
[0054] The at least two levels 5, 6 can be arranged above and below a buoyancy body center with respect to a vertical extension of the at least one buoyancy body 2, as shown in Fig. Figure 1B shows this. Here, level 5 is located above and level 6 below the center of the buoyancy body. The centers of the at least two tube ends 8 can be spaced 25 percent of the horizontal extent of the side surfaces 7 from the lateral edges of the side surfaces 7 of the at least one buoyancy body 2. Accordingly, the distance between the centers of the two tube ends 8 on a side surface 7 of the buoyancy body 2 is twice as large as the respective distance of the centers of the two tube ends 8 to the corresponding lateral edges. The distance between the centers of the two tube ends 8 on a side surface 7 of the buoyancy body 2 therefore corresponds to half the horizontal extent of the side surfaces 7 of the at least one buoyancy body 2.
[0055] The at least four tubes 4 can have fastening devices 15 which enable accessories to be anchored to a top 10 and / or bottom 11 of the at least one buoyancy body 2. According to the embodiment shown Fig. 1B has two upward-facing and two downward-facing fastening devices 15 in each of the at least four pipes 4. The system float 1 therefore has eight fastening devices 15 on the top 10 and eight fastening devices 15 on the bottom 11. The fastening devices 15, consisting of a pipe socket with a welded-on nut and a threaded rod, are provided with wing structures formed from sheets folded up against each other. These serve both as a safeguard against being pulled out and as a safeguard against the fastening devices 15 rotating while being anchored. For anchoring, the fastening devices 15 have threaded sleeves on both the top 10 and the bottom 11, which are flush with the respective surface.
[0056] The floating system system 16 according to the invention is in Fig. Figure 3 shows the system float system 16 comprising at least two system floats 1 and at least two connecting elements 9. The at least two system floats 1 are connected to each other at at least one side surface 7 by means of the at least two connecting elements 9. The at least two connecting elements extend through at least two tubes of the at least two system floats. The at least two connecting elements 9 have a disc 14 on a second side 13, which is fixedly connected to the at least two connecting elements 9 flush with the ends of the connecting elements. An outer contour of the disc 14 has grooves. The at least four tubes 4 and / or the at least two connecting elements 9 have an anti-rotation device that prevents the threads from loosening when the at least two system floats 1 move. The anti-rotation device is guided by the grooves of the disc 14.
[0057] The system float system 16 according to Fig. 3 comprises four system floats 1, each with 8 fastening devices 15. The four system floats 1 are connected to each other by means of eight connecting elements 9 (not shown). The at least two connecting elements 9 can have a trapezoidal external thread on a first side 12 and a trapezoidal internal thread on a second side 13. Furthermore, they have a washer 14 on the second side 13, which is fixedly connected flush with the connecting element to the at least two connecting elements 9. An outer contour of the washer 14 has grooves. A corresponding connecting element 9 is shown in Fig. Figure 3 shows the connecting element, which is designed as a connecting tube. However, it is also conceivable to use a rod or similar. The at least four tubes 4 and / or the at least two connecting elements 9 further feature an anti-rotation device that prevents the trapezoidal threads from loosening during movements of the at least two system floats 1. The anti-rotation device is guided by the grooves of the disc 14. Such a physical anti-rotation device is described in Fig. 5 shown.
[0058] Fig. Figure 4 shows various embodiments of the system floats 1, from which system float systems 16 can be formed. The dimensions of the system floats 1 are selected taking into account the intended application and a cost-effective and simple construction. Advantageously, the system floats 1 have a width and depth of 2,250 x 2,250 mm and can be designed and manufactured in various heights. These are, for example, 1,125 mm for type SEMI, 2,250 mm for type STANDARD, and 3,375 mm for type HEAVY DUTY. Additional sizes deviating from these dimensions are possible. At various heights, for example, every 1,125 mm, two mounting levels 5, 6 are provided, arranged at an angle of 90 degrees. At the highest height, there are thus 6 mounting levels 5, 6, which enable secure anchoring of even these tall system floats 1 to each other.A grid of these 6 levels, in particular the spacing of the pipe ends 8 to the lateral edges of the side surfaces 7, corresponds exactly to that of the SEMI float, so that different types of system floats 1 are compatible with each other to form a system float system 16.
[0059] Fig. Figure 5 shows a physical anti-rotation device between one of the at least four pipes 4 of the connection system 3 of the system float 1 and the disc 14 of the second side 13 of one of the at least two connecting elements 9 in the form of a screw. The screw head fits snugly in a recess of the disc 14 and is locked in a threaded bushing of the flange of the pipe 4, thus preventing the connection of both pipes from rotating.
[0060] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the system float 1 can further have at least two vertical tubes 17 which connect the top 10 and the bottom 11 of the at least one buoyancy body 2.
[0061] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the side surfaces 7 of the at least one buoyancy body 2 can be chamfered. Preferably, and as shown in Figure 7, the side surfaces 7 of the at least one buoyancy body 2 can be chamfered. Fig. As shown in Figure 7, these surfaces are beveled towards the center of the buoyancy body 7. The beveling of the side surfaces begins below the lowest horizontal plane 5, 6 of the connection system 3. This allows the buoyancy body 2 to compensate for potential ice pressure through vertical movement. Reference sign 1 system float 2 buoyancy aids 3 Connection system 4 pipe Level 5 Level 6 7 side surface 8 Pipe ends 9 Connecting element 10 Top 11. Bottom 12 first page 13 second page 14 discs 15 Fastening device 16 Floating Body System 17 vertical pipe
Claims
[1] System float system (16) comprising at least two system floats (1) and at least two connecting elements (9), wherein a system float (1) comprising at least one buoyancy body (2) and a connection system (3), wherein the connection system (3) is formed from at least four tubes (4), wherein two tubes (4) are arranged parallel in at least two planes (5, 6), the planes (5, 6) running horizontally through the at least one buoyancy body (2) at an angle of ninety degrees to each other, such that each side surface (7) of the at least one buoyancy body (2) has at least two tube ends (8) which are arranged in a plane, wherein the at least two system floats (1) are connected to each other at at least one side surface (7) by means of the at least two connecting elements (9), wherein the at least two connecting elements (9) pass through at least two pipes (4) of the at least two system floats (1), wherein the at least two connecting elements (9) have a disk (14) on a second side (13) which is flush with the connecting elements and firmly connected to the at least two connecting elements (9), wherein an outer contour of the disk (14) has grooves, wherein the at least four pipes (4) and / or the at least two connecting elements (9) have an anti-rotation device which prevents the threads from loosening when the at least two system floats (1) move, and wherein The anti-rotation device is guided through the grooves of the disc (14). [2] System float system (16) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the system float (1) further comprises at least two vertical tubes (17) which connect a top (10) and a bottom (11) of the at least one buoyancy body (2). [3] System float system (16) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the side surfaces (7) of the at least one buoyancy body (2) are chamfered. [4] System float system (16) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the at least two planes (5, 6) are arranged above and below a buoyancy body center with respect to a vertical extension of the at least one buoyancy body (2). [5] System float system (16) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the centers of the at least two tube ends (8) are spaced 25 percent of the horizontal extent of the side surfaces (7) of the at least one buoyancy body (2) from the lateral edges of the side surfaces (7) with respect to a horizontal extent of the side surfaces (7). [6] System float system (16) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least four tubes (4) are made of stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminium, plastic or other suitable materials. [7] System float system (16) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the at least four tubes (4) have fastening devices (15) which allow accessories to be anchored to the top (10) and / or the bottom (11) of the at least one buoyancy body (2). [8] System float system (16) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a system float (1) further comprises at least one horizontally extending channel which runs at the level of at least one of the planes (5, 6) of the connection system (3). [9] System float system (16) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the at least two connecting elements (9) have an external thread on a first side (12) and an internal thread on the second side (13).
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