RIVER PUSHED TRAIN ERECTED FROM UNIFIED SECTIONS Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: shipbuilding. SUBSTANCE: river pushed train erected from unified sections is formed from two and more lines. It includes forming attachment located in front of pusher. Train includes also pusher. Sections are coupled together at ends by means of single-lock center universal automatic couplers having vertical hollow beam fitted on bow of pusher; beam is provided with slot at front over which hook moves up and down. Hook is connected with U-shaped coupling member made from round steel and horizontally located on stern of section being pushed; ends of coupling member run through shock absorber mounted on deck of section being pushed. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 4 cl, 2 dwg