Floating unit, pontoon arrangement and method for connecting floating units such as pontoons to each other
The pontoon arrangement with reinforced concrete decks and ducts for flexible members addresses the issue of uneven force application and complexity in connecting pontoons, achieving a durable and easy-to-maintain connection.
EP4763685A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24SUOMEN LAITURIKAUPPA OY
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUOMEN LAITURIKAUPPA OY
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing methods for connecting floating structures like pontoons using cables apply uneven forces, leading to inadequate security and complexity in attachment, making maintenance difficult.
Method used
A pontoon arrangement with reinforced concrete decks and ducts for flexible members, allowing even force distribution and easy handling, featuring aligned ducts and locking devices for secure connections.
Benefits of technology
The solution provides a durable, robust, and easy-to-maintain connection between pontoons, ensuring even force application and simplified installation and maintenance.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a floating unit (1, 1b, 1c), a pontoon arrangement (12) and a method for connecting the floating units (1, 1b, 1c) to each other. The floating unit (1) comprises - a reinforced concrete deck (2) of at least a substantially rectangular shape; - reinforced concrete walls extending downwards from the deck (3a, 3b); - one or more ducts (5) arranged at least partially inside the reinforced concrete deck (2) and / or wall (3a, 3b) so that the duct (5) forms an arc inside the deck (2) and / or wall (3a, 3b) so that the second end (6b) of the duct opens onto the deck (2) or the exterior surface (9) of the deck in a vertical direction or at an angle of no more than 30 degrees to the vertical; - one or more elongated flexible members (8) placed in the curved duct (5) for connecting the floating unit (1) to another floating unit (1b, 1c).
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