Anchor Chain Fluid Conduit With Nozzles and Flaps for Corrosion Coverage

The conduit is divided into multiple sections with nozzles positioned at different locations along its length. Each nozzle applies fluid to a specific segment of the chain, ensuring complete coverage without requiring a complex multi-component system. The segmentation of the fluid application process into multiple localized points achieves effective corrosion protection while maintaining relatively simple device structure.

The patent introduces flaps as a third dimensional element that actively engages with the chain surface. These flaps extend from the conduit walls and create a three-dimensional fluid distribution pattern, allowing the fluid to be applied not just from the center but also from multiple angular directions. This dimensional approach ensures comprehensive coverage and effective corrosion protection without significantly increasing device complexity.

The conduit serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as the fluid delivery channel, provides structural support, and houses the nozzle system. The flaps also perform dual functions by directing fluid flow and maintaining chain alignment. This multi-functionality allows multiple nozzles to be integrated into a single unified structure, achieving uniform fluid distribution without proportionally increasing device complexity.

The flaps are designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing them to dynamically adjust to the chain's position and movement. This dynamic element compensates for variations in chain tension and position, ensuring that the fluid from multiple nozzles is distributed uniformly across the chain surface regardless of operational conditions, while the flexible nature of the flaps simplifies the overall structure compared to rigid multi-component systems.

The flaps are integrated directly into the conduit structure rather than being separate components. They are formed as extensions or attachments to the conduit walls, merging the fluid distribution function with the existing structural element. This integration achieves effective fluid catchment and smearing for superior corrosion protection while minimizing the increase in device complexity by combining functions into a unified structure.

The flaps utilize the kinetic energy of the flowing chain and the pumped fluid to perform their function automatically. As the chain moves through the conduit, the flaps naturally position themselves to catch and direct the fluid onto the chain surface without requiring additional actuators or control mechanisms. This self-service approach achieves effective corrosion protection while maintaining simple device structure.