DOCK Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B63B35/34 B63B35/73 B63B38/00 

FIELD: shipbuilding.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to collapsible floating docks of adjoining water area and coastal structures. The proposed dock features a cellular design and consists of the hexagonal floating modules made from a composite material, consisting of polyurethane enclosure and compacted foamed plastic fitted there inside. Detachable fasteners represent horizontally located plates jointed by vertical rods. Aforesaid plates feature teeth bent towards the module and conic recesses made at the plate centre to receive the rod heads. A part of floating modules features recesses for mooring floating means. Note that the dock is equipped with detachable hand-rails with fasteners.

EFFECT: expanded performances, higher strength, stability and buoyancy.

3 cl, 7 dwg