Patent ID: 9272755
Filing Date: 2016-03-01
CPC Classification: B63B

Claim Text:
1. A system for coupling a first floating structure to a second floating structure, the system comprising: a receiving member disposed on the first floating structure for receiving an engaging member, the engaging member adapted to engage with the receiving member when the receiving member moves relative to the engaging member; a first joint connected to the engaging member; a first arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first arm is operatively coupled to the first joint, a second joint operatively coupled to the second end of the first arm; a second arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second arm is operatively coupled to the second joint, a coupling apparatus disposed on the second floating structure for coupling to the second end of the second arm, wherein the coupling apparatus comprises: a hydraulic piston adapted to connect to the second end of the second arm; and a skid assembly connected to the hydraulic piston.