Patent ID: 6719008
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: B63B,B67D,Y10T

Abstract:
An arrangement for the transfer of fluid between a first location and a second location, comprising:a constant-tension control winch which is installed at the first location and on which is wound a suspension cable that is strechable between the first and second locations, the control winch subjecting the suspension cable to a substantially constant tension; a storage stand which is installed at the first location and on which are suspended in storage a plurality of rigid pipe sections that are articulated together by corresponding articulation sections which each comprise one or more bends and rotary joints; wherein the pipe sections can pass from a storage position in which the pipe sections are suspended in concertina fashion on the storage stand to a position where they are spread out between the first and second locations on the suspension cable for executing the transfer of fluid; and means for coupling predetermined ones of the articulation sections to the storage stand or to the suspension cable as a function of the length of suspension cable stretched between the first and second locations.