CONTAINER VESSEL HATCHLESS CARGO SPACE COMPACTOR Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC B63B19/26 B63B25/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed system of compactors comprises soft inflatable vessels of strong oil-and-gasoline-resistant airtight material in length comparable with length or width of containers laid along their walls above the deck. It includes transient-control valves for container inflation and pressure release. Compressed air pipeline is arranged on the deck and includes valves with quick-release joints to connection via hoses with inflatable vessel adapters. Lengthwise inflatable vessels are located inclined ay ship bow and stem from cargo space hatch opening. Soft inflatable vessels have fasteners with small cables equipped with magnetic for suspension. When inflated, said vessels make a tight seal between the walls of containers, between container walls and inner surface of cargo space hatch opening coaming.

EFFECT: decreased load to ship water removal system.

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