Flexible mechanical connector applied to ultra-large type ocean floating structure modules

Abstract

The invention discloses a flexible mechanical connector applied to ultra-large type ocean floating structure modules and an application method thereof. The flexible mechanical connector comprises a positive electrode body placed on one module and a negative electrode body placed on the other corresponding module. The positive electrode body comprises a positive electrode body shell and a positive electrode center shaft placed in the positive electrode body shell. The positive electrode center shaft comprises a first rotation body, a second rotation body and a center shaft rod used for connecting the first rotation body and the second rotation body. The end, far away from the center shaft rod, of the second rotation body is connected with a first power cylinder. The negative electrode body comprises a negative electrode carrier, a second power cylinder placed in the negative electrode carrier, and a locking device placed on the negative electrode carrier. The first power cylinder is started to push the positive electrode center shaft to enter the negative electrode body, and the positive electrode center shaft is locked by the locking device on the negative electrode carrier. The flexible mechanical connector applied to the ultra-large type ocean floating structure modules is simple in structure, convenient to operate, capable of enabling the modules to be connected and disconnected rapidly, and capable of being recycled.

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Technical field [0001] The invention relates to a connector applied between modules of a super large ocean floating structure, in particular to a novel flexible mechanical connector applied between modules of a super large ocean floating structure, and belongs to the technical field of ocean engineering. Background technique [0002] In recent years, the international ocean engineering community has set off an upsurge in the study of super-large ocean floating structures. The so-called ultra-large floating structures refer to those floating structures whose dimensions are measured in kilometers. Super large floating structures can be used for marine replenishment, scientific research, energy bases, and offshore cities. Due to their huge size, super large floating structures have different uses, and from the perspective of maintenance and use, they must be modular. The assembly of modules needs to be carried out at sea. Therefore, how to quickly and safely complete the offshore ...

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Problems solved by technology

However, although welding has the advantages of strength, reliability and accumulated rich experience, the complex offshore environment, changing working conditions on site and uncertain movements of modules have brought great difficulties to welding, and the welding constraints lack flexibility. Working for a long time, the relative movement between the modules may lead to excessive internal constraints, deformation and the decline of manufacturing accuracy, and the disconnection of the connector cannot be quickly realized in the case of structure maintenance or extreme sea conditions

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