Global Patent Index - EP 1440879 A2

EP 1440879 A2 20040728 - Cabin

Title (en)

Cabin

Title (de)

Kabine

Title (fr)

Cabine

Publication

EP 1440879 A2 20040728 (EN)

Application

EP 04250427 A 20040127

Priority

GB 0301843 A 20030127

Abstract (en)

The invention relates to a prefabricated cabin assembly and a method for manufacture and refit of a ship comprising the steps of manufacturing the cabin, furnishing the cabin, placing the cabin on the ship, moving the cabin to its desired location on the ship, and installing services to the cabin. A method and a cabin for performing such a method permits the cabin to be fitted with operational equipment and furnishings prior to fitting the cabin to the ship. Once the cabin is located on the ship it can be moved into position more easily using rolling means (16). Services such as electricity and water supplies being installed once the cabin is in-situ. The manufacture or refit of the ship may be more time and cost effective according to the invention. Furthermore the refit or new build of a ship with delicate or security sensitive equipment can be fitted in the cabin prior to placing the cabin on the ship. A cabin assembly so arranged may help to provide additional security to the equipment by providing self contained and sealed cabins prior to fitment to the ship.

IPC 1-7

B63B 29/02

IPC 8 full level

B63B 29/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP GB)

B63B 29/025 (2013.01 - EP GB)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1440879 A2 20040728; EP 1440879 A3 20070321; GB 0301843 D0 20030226; GB 0401752 D0 20040303; GB 2397557 A 20040728; GB 2397557 B 20060705

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 04250427 A 20040127; GB 0301843 A 20030127; GB 0401752 A 20040127