Patent ID: 11866286
Assignee: ALMEK HYDRAULIC SERVICES AS
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. An apparatus for storing cable comprising:
a cable carousel rotatable about a vertical axis;
rotating means for rotating the carousel about the vertical axis, for allowing winding cable on the carousel and unwinding cable from the carousel;
the carousel is received in a pool defined by a bottom and an outer wall;
a seal is arranged in a pool gap between an outer side of the carousel and the pool outer wall;
portions of the carousel below the seal are liquid tight;
the seal, the portions of the carousel below the seal, the pool bottom, and the
pool outer wall thereby define a closed chamber; and pressurized liquid in the closed chamber provides a positive pressure for supporting the carousel and allowing rotation of the carousel.