A detachable chain link having an imaginary transverse plane passing through the center of the detachable link, dividing it into an upper part for connecting an upper chain and a lower part for connecting a lower chain. The detachable chain link including a body having an upper arched segment, a lower arched segment, and a straight segment attaching the upper and lower arched segments. The body has between the upper and lower arched segments an opening that is closable with a closing piece. The body also includes a connection point for receiving a lifting force which causes the detachable chain link to rotate to release a link of the upper mooring chain from the upper arched segment through the opening. The connection point being arranged in the upper part of the detachable chain link above the imaginary transverse plane.
DETACHABLE MOORING CHAIN LINK, CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISCONNECTING TWO MOORING CHAINS UNDERWATER
2025-07-17
Patent
Electronic Resource
English