Patent ID: 7510136
Filing Date: 2009-03-31
Classification: B63J,H02J

Abstract:
1. A maritime power supply system comprising a cable guide assembly for guiding a power-cable assembly from and to a reel, said cable guide assembly comprising: a base mounted to a floating support; a reel mounted to the floating support via said base for storing a power cable assembly thereon; and a cable guide mounted to said floating support via said base and having a first end and a second end; said cable guide comprising first and second support elements arranged parallel to each other and a plurality of rolls arranged between said support elements for supporting and guiding said power cable assembly between said first and second ends, wherein said cable guide is pivotably mounted with said first end on said base, and wherein said cable guide is pivotable between an active position in which said second end extends beyond the edge of the floating support to guide said power cable assembly over said edge and prevent damage to the power cable assembly by contact with said edge during movement of said floating support, and a rest position in which said cable guide is retracted relative to said edge.