The invention relates to a joint between first and second inflatable structures 10, 20. The joint has at least one first loop of material 12A, 12B, 12C on the first structure and at least one second loop of material 22A, 22B, 22C on the second structure. An inflatable tube 30 is provided which, when deflated, can be passed through the first and second loops alternately and then inflated to secure the first and second structures together. The structure may be used as an inflatable work platform for yachts.


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    Title :

    Joint for inflatable structures


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-04-13


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    E04H Gebäude oder ähnliche Bauwerke für besondere Zwecke , BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / E04B Allgemeine Baukonstruktionen , GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS



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