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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2011
Peter Broughton, Camberley, GB;
Richard Davies, Oakley, GB;
Peter Martin, Glasgow, GB;
Michel Hamon, Paris, FR;
Nicolas Parsloe, Paris, FR;
Peter Broughton, Camberley, GB;
Richard Davies, Oakley, GB;
Peter Martin, Glasgow, GB;
Michel Hamon, Paris, FR;
Nicolas Parsloe, Paris, FR;
Other;
Marine Engineering Energy Solutions, Ltd., West Sussex, GB;
Abstract
A foundation system for supporting an offshore wind energy convertor is provided and includes a foundation base resting on the seabed and a column supporting the wind energy convertor which is linked to the foundation base. The column and the base are linked by an articulated joint connection, allowing tilt motions of the column in all directions from a vertical axis. A wind power generator facility including such a support, and a method of erecting such a foundation system, are also provided.