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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2017
Royal Ihc Limited, Stocksfield, Northumberland, GB;
Michael James Smith, Stocksfield, GB;
Royal IHC Limited, Stocksfield Northumberland, GB;
Abstract
A system and method for moving an elongate element from a first position towards a second position against an upright structure on a vessel are disclosed. The system includes a holding element for holding the elongate element in the first position; a first sliding member pivotally connected to an end region of the holding element, and moveable along a base, ground or deck surface; a further sliding member pivotally connected to a further end region of the holding element, and moveable along the upright structure; and a hoist system operably engaged with the upright structure, the end region of the holding element and the further end region of the holding element, for drawing the holding element towards the upright structure such that the elongate element is moved towards the second position, wherein the hoist system comprises a first portion and a further portion, the first portion arranged to exert a force in a first direction and the further portion arranged to exert a force in a further direction.