The patent application relates to a connector hinge for attaching oil spill containment booms having a male cylindrical connector which fits loosely within a female cylindrical connector to allow easy movement of both connectors and both a vertical and horizontal direction. A resilient gasket is disposed within the male cylindrical connector such that the gasket forms an oil-tight seal between the male connector and female connector. The female connector is tapered along its length to allow easy disposition of the male member within its cylindrical cavity. Both the male and female connectors can be attached to a floating oil spill containment boom, a substantially immovable object such as a pier or jetty, or a floating tow assembly. The loose fit between the male and female connectors allows the connector hinge to adjust to tidal variations as well as additionally aiding in placement of the male connector within the female connector.


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    Title :

    A Connector Hinge for Oil Containment Booms


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English