Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Torpedo pile with enhanced clamping strength for anchoring floating structures and method of installation
- Patent Title (中): 具有增强的锚固浮动结构的夹紧强度的鱼雷桩和安装方法
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Application No.: US11718703Application Date: 2005-12-20
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Publication No.: US07878137B2Publication Date: 2011-02-01
- Inventor: Cipriano José De Medeiros Júnior , Luiz Fernando Gomes De Carvalho
- Applicant: Cipriano José De Medeiros Júnior , Luiz Fernando Gomes De Carvalho
- Applicant Address: BR Rio de Janeiro
- Assignee: Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
- Current Assignee: Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
- Current Assignee Address: BR Rio de Janeiro
- Agency: Sughrue Mion, PLLC
- Priority: BR0405799 20041221
- International Application: PCT/GB2005/004931 WO 20051220
- International Announcement: WO2006/067410 WO 20060629
- Main IPC: B63B21/26
- IPC: B63B21/26

Abstract:
A Torpedo Pile (100) is described for the anchoring of floating structures used for drilling and production wells for oil and gas, the pile (100) comprising a tapering body (1) provided with fins (20) and a point (30) for embedding in the seabed, its upper end being provided with at least two plates (2) provided with flaps (3), said flaps being capable of inducing a rotation of the articulation elements (4) when a dragging force is exerted on the system. With the continuation of the dragging force, the plates (2) continue to rotate as far as a final configuration, when the points of contact (6) of stops (5) are reached. The pile (100) comprises one embodiment for permanent anchorage and another for temporary anchorage. The method of installation/withdrawal of the two embodiments is also described.
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