134results about "Pontoons" patented technology

The invention relates to the technical field of loading and transporting equipment, in particular to a bulk material loading and unloading wharf boat for a port, which comprises a wharf boat, a shellfish grab machine and conveying equipment, the wharf boat is fixedly connected with a rotating base, the shellfish grab machine is rotatably connected with the rotating base, the other end of the wharf boat is connected with a rotating disc, and the rotating disc is connected with a driving structure arranged in the wharf boat; the conveying equipment is fixedly connected with the rotating disc, the conveying equipment comprises a rotating base fixedly connected with the rotating disc, a first-stage conveying frame is fixedly connected to the rotating base, a second-stage conveying frame connected with the rotating base is arranged at the end, away from the shellfish grab machine, of the first-stage conveying frame, and the end of the first-stage conveying frame and the end of the second-stage conveying frame are both rotationally connected with driving rollers; the first-stage conveying frame, the second-stage conveying frame and the driving rollers are jointly connected with a conveying belt, the conveying belt is in a concave shape, materials are prevented from slipping off in the conveying process, one driving roller is externally connected with a motor, and the upper end of the rotating base is fixedly connected with a feeding hopper. And the practicability is high.

A gate system for a pontoon boat is provided. The gate system may comprise a gate, a guide, and a guide interface member.

A floating fountain for musical performances, comprising a floating platform (1) formed of cubes; a maze of stainless steel water tubes (2) including solar panels (7) and batteries, arranged in the center of the platform (1), which carry the necessary water to direct the water flow; a water pumping system comprising one or more pumps with a filtration system (3), connected to the maze (2); a DMX control system integrated into the floating platform (1), which allows the synchronization of the nozzles (5) and water jets with the music; a plurality of adjustable, movable follower nozzles, which are connected to the maze of water tubes (2), projecting water jets from 12 to 45 meters; and at least one central nozzle (5), projecting a water jet up to a height of 90 meters. The fountain has a control panel and an electrical panel (6). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Figure 1

A structure for harnessing solar energy over a water surface comprises at least one photovoltaic panel unit (unit), a plurality of grids flexible in a direction perpendicular to surfaces of the grids, a plurality of floatation items, and at least one tie. Each unit comprises a photovoltaic panel engaged with a photovoltaic support assembly which is not connected to any other support assembly. At least one of the plurality of grids is engaged with the photovoltaic support assembly of the at least one unit. Each floatation item comprises a buoyant material and is encaged by at least two of the plurality of grids and not connected to any photovoltaic support assembly, such that the structure is configured to allow each of the units to independently move relative to all other of the units. The at least one tie is employed to connect the plurality of grids to each other on a plurality of sides of at least one of the plurality of floatation items.

A modular system for the construction of pontoon boats includes a plurality of molded components that are assembled on the upper second surface to define the living space of the pontoon boat, wherein the molded components are secured to the upper surface of the pontoon boat. The plurality of molded components includes a roto core corner seating member, a roto core long side seating member, a roto core short side seating member, and a roto core helm member.

A floating quay 202 includes a deck 204 relocatable in a body of water 122 adjacent a stationary quay 200 to receive one or more floating units 102. The deck includes a gradual slope from an elevation

The invention relates to a floating functional unit, in particular a floating platform (1) or a watercraft, comprising a deck structure (2) and one or more buoyancy bodies (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d), one or more of the buoyancy bodies each comprising a rotor blade (4) or a part, in particular a longitudinal portion, of a rotor blade of a wind turbine. The invention further relates to such a buoyancy body and to a method for the production thereof from a rotor blade.

A floating carrier device that is configured to support at least one solar element (10) floating on a water body, in particular an inland water body, with at least one floating body (12) and with a carrier structure (14, 14a) which is coupled with the floating body (12) and is configured to transfer a support force of the at least one solar element (10) to the at least one floating body (12).

To provide a floating type foundation launching method capable of realizing stable and smooth transfer and launching of a floating type concrete foundation fabricated in a dock.SOLUTION: A launching method for a floating type foundation supporting a tower 82 of an offshore windmill 80 comprises: a transfer process to fabricate a plurality of concrete segment bodies configuring a floating type foundation 70 on individual trestles 40, connect the plurality of segment bodies to each other on the plurality of trestles 40, and transfer the fabricated floating type foundation 70 together with the plurality of trestles 40 to a barge 90 on the water through transfer means 30; and a launching process to launch the floating type foundation 70 into the water with the barge 90 submerged.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

[Problem] To improve the efficiency of assembly work by saving labor required for tensioning and anchoring work of PC steel material in a method of constructing a concrete floating body. [Solution] PC steel materials 19 are sorted in advance into a group of PC steel rods 20 to be used for temporarily assembling precast cylindrical bodies in order, and a group of PC steel strands 23 to be used for introducing predetermined tension after completing temporary assembly of a concrete floating body. In a temporary assembly step of a concrete floating body 4A, the temporary assembly of the concrete floating body 4A is completed by assembling all precast cylindrical bodies 15 while introducing tension to the PC steel rods 20 and anchoring the group of PC rods 20, each time the precast cylindrical bodies 15 are connected sequentially, and installing a floating body bottom part 29 on the endmost part. In a tension introduction step, the PC steel strands 23 are inserted in the longitudinal direction over the entire length of the concrete floating body 4A, and introduction of tension to the PC steel strands 23 and anchoring are performed for the group of PC steel strands 23.

The present invention relates to a floating device comprising a number of main floating bodies (1) configured to move a total of at least 80 cubic meters of water, a number of floating body supports (2) configured to join the number of main floating bodies (1) together, a number of columns (3) each having a first end joined to the main floating body (1) and a second end opposite said first end, a supporting covering (4) joined to the second ends of the columns (3) and having a surface of at least 100 square meters, at least one anchoring member (5) and a mooring structure configured to join the main floating body (1) and / or the number of floating body supports (2) with the anchoring member (5).

The present invention provides a novel inflatable hexagon shaped boat which can be used in different applications including recreational, emergency rescue usages or in water energy generation. The boat designed normally has an inflatable flat body with detachable battery- powered drive unit(s) and an inflatable / detachable seat on top of the boat body. These same shaped boats can be easily assembled together to form a larger boat or a floating platform. It is a portable and compact design with a unique hexagon shape for assembling and docking purposes.

A water ski ramp that can be selectively adjusted to provide a variety of launch heights for a jumper is provided. The water ski ramp includes a floating dock comprising a first dock portion and a second dock portion operatively connected to the first dock portion, in which the first dock portion and the second dock portion define an obtuse angle ‘α’ therebetween. The water ski ramp also includes a jumping platform operatively connected to the second dock portion via a dock-to-surface hinge. The water ski ramp may also include an adjustable lift including a first end operatively connected to the first dock portion and a second end operatively connected to the jumping platform, in which the adjustable lift and the first dock portion define an acute angle ‘β’ therebetween.

A thruster system for a marine vessel includes an electric motor having an output shaft. The thruster system also includes a housing having a first housing opening and a second housing opening, the first housing opening defining a water intake, the second housing opening defining a water discharge. The thruster system further includes a rotatable member operatively coupled to, and driven by, the output shaft of the electric motor, wherein rotation of the rotatable member results in water brought into the housing through the first housing opening and expelled through the second housing opening to generate a thrust force in a direction that is greater than 45 degrees relative to a propeller direction of the marine vessel.

Provided is a floating structure for floating in the open water, the floating structure (2, 2') configured to serve as a boat docking, comprising a surrounding structure (10) and an inner space (20), the surrounding structure (10) surrounding the inner space (20) for at least one boat to dock at a boat docking place (18) of the floating structure (2, 2'), the surrounding structure (10) comprising an opening (12) for the boat to enter the inner space (20) from the open water or leave it vice versa, a connecting point (24) for connecting an anchoring line (6) to anchor the floating structure (2, 2') to float at a set area within the open sea, the connection point (24) being at a first side of the surrounding structure (10) and the opening (12) substantially being arranged at an opposite side of the surrounding structure (10), so the opening (12) is arranged at a downstream end of the floating structure (2, 2') and a wave energy harvesting system having a plurality of floaters the floaters being able to move vertically independent from each other for each floater to follow the movement of sea waves when placed on the surface of the sea.

The present invention relates to a method for maintaining a floating offshore structure (1) including a submersible hole (3), the method comprising the use of an auxiliary vessel (7) including at least one floating element (8), wherein the relative working depth between the submersible hole (3) and the auxiliary vessel (7) is adjusted until the auxiliary vessel (7) is in contact with the hole (3) and is supported or suspended via support points and / or suspension points (13, 13') on / from a support point (14), and the auxiliary vessel (7) and the hole (3) are integrally connected. The integral connection enables both maintenance personnel and the system itself to safely and efficiently perform maintenance, installation and / or repair work on the offshore structure (1).

A marine floating body is provided with an air chamber, and is configured to float on a sea surface. A wall structure enclosing the air chamber includes a top wall and a side wall. The top wall is fixedly provided with a photovoltaic assembly. The side wall is provided with an inlet check valve. The marine floating body is configured to submerge under large waves to avoid impact and to resurface automatically when conditions calm. A redundant buoyancy of the marine floating body array is controlled so that, under extreme weather, a wind pressure generated by large waves exceeds the buoyancy, causing the array to submerge, and the array resurfaces when the wind and waves diminish. A marine floating body array with a wave-breaking baffle, and a wind-wave resisting method using the same are also provided.

A watercraft comprising a flotation platform having a railing, with the railing having a top area and a bottom area, a cord clip connected to the railing at the bottom area of the railing, a cord connected to the cord clip and hanging downwardly from the railing, and a fender connected to the cord below the cord clip and adjacent a side of the flotation platform. The fender protects the flotation platform from abutting other objects.

To stably prevent the buoyancy device from rising to the surface. [Solution] The floating solar cell structure comprises a solar cell panel having a light-receiving area, a buoyancy body having a support surface that supports the back surface of the light-receiving area of ​​the solar cell panel and a suspension member suspended from at least one of the two ends in the width direction perpendicular to one direction, and an anti-sticking part that prevents the suspension member from sticking to the bottom surface on the back side of the support surface of the buoyancy body.

An accessory system for a pontoon boat includes a support comprising longitudinal members and at least one support crosspiece connected between the longitudinal members, where the support can be attached to a structural component of a pontoon boat and move between a stowed position and a deployed position. An accessory component includes one or more hangers with a hook constructed to engage the support. A support portion is connected to the accessory component and extends transversely away from the one or more hangers. In use, the support can be deployed along a side of a pontoon with the accessory component removably attached to the support. The accessory component can be used to support a platform, a grill, a cooler or other accessory alongside the pontoon boat.

The invention provides a floating platform for solar panel arrays, comprised of at least one modular unit, comprising: a photovoltaic solar panel array; a pair of essentially triangular floats, having an angled upper side, for supporting said photovoltaic solar panel array at an angle; support bars connected above said floats and perpendicular to said angled upper side of said floats, supporting said photovoltaic solar panel array above said floats.In some embodiments, the float may have an angled underside to provide buoyancy and rocking movement upon water. In some embodiments, the float is made of closed cell polyethylene foam.

A floating fabrication arrangement for building of floating structures (15). It comprises floating unit (1-4) having a continuous deck, at least one crane (5, 6) attached to said floating unit (1-4) and a mooring arrangement capable of mooring the floating unit (1-4) in a floating state on a body of water. The floating unit (1-4) having ballast chambers capable of ballasting and de-ballasting the floating unit (1-4) between a first building position where the floating unit (1-4) floats with the deck above water in a substantially horizontal position and a second inclined launch position, in which a first part of the deck is submerged and a second part of the deck is above water. A method of building floating structures is also described.

The invention relates to a stand-up paddle comprising a floating body having a substantially flat upper face, a substantially flat lower face and a peripheral side surface, wherein at least one fin is attached to the lower face of the floating body. The side surface comprises two side regions (1), a rear region (2) and a front region (3), wherein the side regions (1) are rectilinear, parallel to one another and of equal length, and a side region (1) or the rear region (2) or the front region (3) has at least one connecting device (4).

The present application relates to a floating module, a floating platform assembled by multiple floating platforms, and an offshore system assembled by multiple floating platforms for harvesting green energies in a large body of water. The floating module comprises an external frame having a plurality of side tubes for providing buoyance to the floating module; and an internal frame coupled to the external frame. In addition, the floating module has a mooring mechanism for fixing the floating module in position at sea or ocean. Methods of making the floating module and assembling the floating platform and the offshore system are also disclosed.

To improve the efficiency of assembling work by saving labor in the tensioning and fixing work of a PC steel material in a method for constructing a concrete floating body part.SOLUTION: A PC steel material 19 is previously divided into a PC steel rod 20 group used for temporarily assembling a precast cylindrical body in order and a PC steel stranded wire 23 group used for introducing prescribed tensile force after finishing the temporary assembly of a concrete floating body part. In the temporary assembly process of the 4A of the concrete floating body, the temporary assembly of the 4A of the concrete floating body is completed by assembling all the precast cylindrical bodies 15 and installing the floating body bottom 29 at the endmost part while introducing and fixing the tensile force to the PC steel bar 20 in the PC steel bar 20 group every time the precast cylindrical bodies 15 are sequentially connected, and in the tensile force introduction process, the PC steel strand 23 is inserted in the longitudinal direction over the entire length of the 4A of the concrete floating body in the PC steel strand 23 group, and the tensile force is introduced and fixed to the PC steel strand 23.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Techniques for thruster system control for a pontoon boat or other watercraft. A thruster system may comprise a plurality of thrusters used to control movement of the pontoon boat in addition to an outboard prime mover. The thrusters may be fixed and / or steerable thrusters. In examples, the thrusters may be retracted based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be damaged. The thrusters may be deployed based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be used to recharge an associated energy source. User input to control the thrusters may be adapted to account for external forces acting on the pontoon boat. A user interface is provided with which to control the thruster system, via which an operator manipulates a movement intent line to control the thruster system. The user interface may further comprise obstacle indicators, thereby enabling the operator to maneuver the pontoon boat accordingly.

A semi-submersible floating structure providing a rotatable or extendable solar panel array giving quadruple the solar collecting area compared to the supporting structure. The solar panels are deployed and retracted by either electric motors, or with the aid of ballast tanks which are filled and emptied in sequence. The panels can be retracted when severe offshore weather conditions are encountered. A hydrogen generation plant based on an electrolysis system is also provided with a compression offtake or power generated is directly stored in battery energy storage system.