Method and apparatus for energy chain installation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9009976
APP PUB NO 20140332636A1
SERIAL NO

14235159

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The present invention provides a method and apparatus for installation of an energy chain system onto equipments at an operation site. A base fixture is provided at a preparation site which is independently operable from the operation site. A drag chain assembly and an auxiliary fixture are attached to the base fixture. Cables/hoses required to be installed onto equipments at the operation site are arranged and attached to the auxiliary fixture. The base fixture carrying the drag chain assembly, the auxiliary fixture and the cables/hoses pre-arranged on the auxiliary fixture are then transported to the operation site to enable cable/hose installation and connection to the equipments. The auxiliary fixture is removed upon completion of the cable/hose installation and connection.

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  • KEPPEL OFFSHORE & MARINE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE PTE LTD

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Seow, Tiang Keng Singapore, SG 1 2
Wong, Kok Seng Singapore, SG 1 3

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