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.


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    Title :

    DETACHABLE MOORING CHAIN LINK, CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISCONNECTING TWO MOORING CHAINS UNDERWATER



    Publication date :

    2025-07-17


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / F16G Riemen, Kabel oder Seile, vorwiegend für Antriebszwecke , BELTS, CABLES, OR ROPES, PREDOMINANTLY USED FOR DRIVING PURPOSES



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