Ship anti-collision device
By installing a barrier mechanism and a lifting mechanism inside the ship lift cabin, and using light sources and buffer components to prevent ship collisions, the problem of multiple ships colliding during the ship lift process is solved, achieving safe positioning and collision prevention for the ships.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422736799.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-08
AI Technical Summary
During large-scale waterway ship lift operations, multiple groups of vessels are prone to collisions as they are lifted up by the water level, affecting the safety of the waterway and the vessels.
The system employs a barrier mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The interior of the cabin is divided into multiple areas by horizontal frames and partitions, and the outline of each area is illuminated by a light source. After the vessel enters, the lifting mechanism raises the barrier mechanism to restrict the vessel to the area. Combined with buffer components such as airbags, it prevents collisions.
It effectively prevents collisions between ships, enables ships to be positioned and safely moored, and avoids the risk of collisions during the ship lift process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ship lift technology, and in particular to a ship collision avoidance device. Background Technology
[0002] During the lifting process, the ship lift needs to fill the ship box with water to lift the ship under the action of buoyancy, keep it stable inside the ship box, and then gradually carry out the lifting operation.
[0003] During the operation of large waterway ship lifts, multiple groups of ships are usually transported at once. When the existing groups of ships enter the ship chamber, they are usually towed or separated by interception nets or floating ropes. Due to the fluidity of the water, these ships are prone to collisions during the process of being lifted by the rising water level, which affects the safety of the waterway and the ships. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
[0005] In view of the technical problems of ship collisions in the prior art, this utility model is proposed.
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ship collision avoidance device.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0008] A ship collision avoidance device includes: a containment mechanism, the containment mechanism including a horizontal frame adapted to the internal shape of the ship's compartment, the horizontal frame having multiple partition frames inside, the partition frames dividing the interior of the horizontal frame into multiple areas, a light source being provided at the upper end of each area, and a buffer component being provided at the edge of each area; and a lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism including a vertically arranged lead screw, the horizontal frame being threadedly connected to the lead screw, and a motor being provided at the top end of the lead screw.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the ship collision avoidance device of this utility model, the buffer assembly includes an airbag fixedly mounted on the partition frame, and an inflation assembly is provided between the cross frame and the airbag.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the ship collision avoidance device of this utility model, the inflatable component includes a connecting pipe disposed on the airbag, an air inlet chamber disposed at the end of the connecting pipe away from the airbag, an air inlet pipe disposed on the air inlet chamber, a driven shaft rotatably disposed inside the air inlet chamber, a first blade disposed on the driven shaft, a transmission belt disposed on the driven shaft, a drive shaft disposed at the other end of the transmission belt, a drive shaft rotatably disposed inside the crossbeam, a second blade disposed on the drive shaft, a water pump disposed at one end of the crossbeam, and a water outlet pipe disposed at the other end of the crossbeam.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the ship collision avoidance device of this utility model, the crossbar is a hollow structure, and the crossbar includes an upper part and a lower part, which are connected by bolts for disassembly.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the ship anti-collision device of this utility model, a sealing gasket is provided between the upper and lower halves of the crossbeam.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the ship collision avoidance device of this utility model, the inflation component further includes a valve disposed on the air inlet pipe.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the ship collision avoidance device of this utility model, the second blades are oriented in the same direction, and the air outlet end of the first blade is directly opposite the connecting pipe.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the ship collision avoidance device of this utility model, the light source emits yellow light.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model's anti-collision device for ships are as follows: Before a ship enters, the enclosure mechanism is below the ship's draft, and the light source illuminates the outline of the area. After the ship enters the area, the lifting mechanism operates, causing the enclosure mechanism to rise, so that the horizontal frames and partitions around the area block the ship, thereby restricting the ship within the area. In actual use, it can effectively divide the internal area of the ship-carrying compartment, facilitate the positioning operation of the ship, and thus achieve the purpose of preventing collisions between ships. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the crossbar in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inflation component in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the crossbar structure in this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0024] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0025] Example 1, the first embodiment of this utility model, provides a method for preventing ship collisions, including,
[0026] The interior of the ship-carrying compartment is divided into multiple areas, reflecting the outline of each area, with each area corresponding to the area where one ship can stay;
[0027] The vessel is restricted to its designated area by means of a limit switch.
[0028] Furthermore, the outlines of the regions are revealed by light, with each region being the same or different in size.
[0029] The interior of the ship-carrying compartment is divided into multiple zones, which can be the same or different in size, depending on the size of the ship being moored. Each zone is illuminated to reveal its outline, allowing the ship to stop within its designated zone when it enters the compartment. Once the ship is moored in its zone, equipment is used to confine it within that zone, thus preventing collisions between ships.
[0030] Example 2, refer to Figure 1-4This is the second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, the above-mentioned ship collision avoidance method is implemented using the following device: a ship collision avoidance device comprising,
[0031] The enclosure mechanism 100 includes a horizontal frame 101 adapted to the internal shape of the ship's compartment. Multiple partition frames 102 are provided inside the horizontal frame 101. The partition frames 102 divide the interior of the horizontal frame 101 into multiple areas 103. A light source 104 is provided at the upper end of each area 103. A buffer component 105 is provided at the inner edge of each area 103.
[0032] The crossbeam 101 is adapted to the internal shape of the ship compartment. The partition frame 102 divides the crossbeam 101 into multiple areas 103, that is, the internal part of the ship compartment is divided into multiple areas 103. Light sources 104 are arranged on the partition frame 102 and the crossbeam 101 around the area 103 to illuminate the outline of the area 103, making it easy for ships to identify and enter. After the ship enters, it is confined within the area 103 by the crossbeam 101 and the partition frame 102.
[0033] The lifting mechanism 200 includes a vertically arranged lead screw 201, and a crossbar 101 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 201. A motor 202 is provided at the top of the lead screw 201.
[0034] The lifting mechanism 200 is used to lift the enclosure mechanism 100 to facilitate the entry and limit the movement of ships. Specifically, before the ship enters, the enclosure mechanism 100 is below the ship's draft. The light source 104 is working to illuminate the outline of the area 103. After the ship enters the area 103, the lifting mechanism 200 is working to lift the enclosure mechanism 100, so that the crossbeams 101 and partitions 102 around the area 103 block the ship, thereby restricting the ship within the area 103 and achieving the purpose of preventing collisions between ships.
[0035] Furthermore, the buffer assembly 105 includes an airbag 105a fixedly mounted on the partition frame 102, and an inflation assembly 106 is disposed between the cross frame 101 and the airbag 105a.
[0036] The airbag 105a is designed to create a buffer between the divider 102 and the vessel, preventing damage to the vessel.
[0037] Example 3, referring to Figure 1-4This is the third embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, the inflation assembly 106 includes a connecting pipe 106a disposed on the airbag 105a. An air inlet chamber 106b is disposed at the end of the connecting pipe 106a away from the airbag 105a. An air inlet pipe 106c is disposed on the air inlet chamber 106b. A driven shaft 106d is rotatably disposed inside the air inlet chamber 106b. A first blade 106e is disposed on the driven shaft 106d. A transmission belt 106f is also disposed on the driven shaft 106d. A drive shaft 106g is disposed at the other end of the transmission belt 106f. The drive shaft 106g is rotatably disposed inside the cross frame 101. A second blade 106h is disposed on the drive shaft 106g. A water pump 106i is disposed at one end of the cross frame 101, and a water outlet pipe 106j is disposed at the other end of the cross frame 101.
[0038] When the water pump 106i is working, the discharged water impacts the second blade 106h. The second blade 106h drives the drive shaft 106g to rotate, which in turn drives the driven shaft 106d to rotate via the transmission belt 106f, causing the first blade 106e to rotate. The rotation of the first blade 106e draws external air into the airbag 105a through the connecting pipe 106a, thus inflating the airbag 105a. Specifically, the inflation of the airbag 105a is carried out when the entire anti-collision device is not in use.
[0039] Furthermore, the crossbar 101 has a hollow structure, comprising an upper part 101a and a lower part 101b, which are detachably connected by bolts 101c.
[0040] The cross frame 101 adopts a detachable structure with an upper part 101a and a lower part 101b, which facilitates the installation of internal components.
[0041] Furthermore, a sealing gasket 101d is provided between the upper half 101a and the lower half 101b of the crossbar 101.
[0042] Furthermore, the inflation assembly 106 also includes a valve 106k disposed on the air inlet pipe 106c.
[0043] A valve 106k is installed at the air inlet pipe 106c to prevent water from entering the airbag 105a when it is not inflated.
[0044] Furthermore, the second blade 106h faces the same direction, and the air outlet end of the first blade 106e faces the connecting pipe 106a.
[0045] Furthermore, the light source 104 emits yellow light.
[0046] The light used to illuminate the outline of area 103 is yellow light, which has strong water penetration and is easy to observe.
[0047] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0048] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.
[0049] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.
[0050] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A ship collision avoidance device, characterized in that: include, The enclosure mechanism (100) includes a horizontal frame (101) adapted to the shape of the ship's interior. The horizontal frame (101) is provided with a plurality of partition frames (102). The partition frames (102) divide the interior of the horizontal frame (101) into a plurality of areas (103). A light source (104) is provided at the upper end of each area (103). A buffer component (105) is provided at the inner edge of each area (103). The lifting mechanism (200) includes a vertically arranged lead screw (201), and the crossbar (101) is threaded through the lead screw (201). A motor (202) is provided at the top of the lead screw (201).
2. The ship collision avoidance device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (105) includes an airbag (105a) fixedly mounted on the partition frame (102), and an inflation assembly (106) is provided between the cross frame (101) and the airbag (105a).
3. The ship collision avoidance device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The inflation assembly (106) includes a connecting pipe (106a) disposed on the airbag (105a). An air inlet chamber (106b) is provided at the end of the connecting pipe (106a) away from the airbag (105a). An air inlet pipe (106c) is disposed on the air inlet chamber (106b). A driven shaft (106d) is rotatably disposed within the air inlet chamber (106b). A first blade (106e) is disposed on the driven shaft (106d). A drive belt (106f) is also provided on the driven shaft (106d), and a drive shaft (106g) is provided at the other end of the drive belt (106f). The drive shaft (106g) is rotatably disposed inside the cross frame (101). A second blade (106h) is provided on the drive shaft (106g). A water pump (106i) is provided at one end of the cross frame (101), and a water outlet pipe (106j) is provided at the other end of the cross frame (101).
4. The ship collision avoidance device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The crossbar (101) is a hollow structure, and the crossbar (101) includes an upper part (101a) and a lower part (101b), which are detachably connected by bolts (101c).
5. The ship collision avoidance device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (101d) is provided between the upper half (101a) and the lower half (101b) of the crossbar (101).
6. The ship collision avoidance device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The inflation assembly (106) also includes a valve (106k) disposed on the air inlet pipe (106c).
7. The ship collision avoidance device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The second blade (106h) faces the same direction, and the air outlet end of the first blade (106e) faces the connecting pipe (106a).
8. The ship collision avoidance device as described in claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The light source (104) emits yellow light.