A folding float

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of folding buoy, including central component, top plate component and protection component;Top plate component includes multiple top plate units arranged along the circumference of central component evenly, multiple top plate units are movably connected with central component, and can be moved to first position and second position, when multiple top plate units are located in first position, multiple top plate units form first annular structure, first annular structure is coplanar with the top end of central component and forms a support surface, when multiple top plate units are located in second position, multiple top plate units form second annular structure, the outer diameter of second annular structure is less than the outer diameter of first annular structure;Protection component includes multiple protection units arranged along the circumference of central component evenly, multiple protection units correspond to multiple top plate units one by one, and are connected with the side of corresponding top plate unit away from central component;Solve the volume of existing buoy fixed, its large volume leads to erecting and withdrawing speed slow, the problem of inconvenient transportation.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of water passing equipment, and particularly relates to a folding floating block. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, the construction of offshore and inland waterways is developing rapidly. As a low-cost temporary passing equipment, the floating bridge floating block has the advantages of being quickly erected on water, being removed after use, and not permanently occupying the site. Therefore, the floating block is widely used in military and civilian fields.

[0003] The existing floating block is mostly used for civilian entertainment production, and is mostly a simple square floating block made of polyethylene material. The floating blocks are connected by screws.

[0004] The existing floating block has a fixed volume, and the large volume of the floating block itself leads to slow erection and removal speed and inconvenient transportation. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a folding floating block to solve the problem that the existing floating block has a fixed volume, and the large volume of the floating block itself leads to slow erection and removal speed and inconvenient transportation.

[0006] The present application provides a folding floating block, which comprises a center component, a top plate component and a protection component. The top plate component comprises a plurality of top plate units arranged uniformly along the circumference of the center component. The plurality of top plate units are movably connected with the center component and can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the plurality of top plate units are located at the first position, the plurality of top plate units form a first annular structure. The first annular structure is coplanar with the top end of the center component and forms a support surface. When the plurality of top plate units are located at the second position, the plurality of top plate units form a second annular structure. The outer diameter of the second annular structure is smaller than that of the first annular structure. The protection component comprises a plurality of protection units arranged uniformly along the circumference of the center component. The plurality of protection units correspond to the plurality of top plate units one by one, and are connected with the side of the corresponding top plate unit away from the center component.

[0007] Further, the plurality of top plate units each comprises a first top plate, a second top plate and two first driving members. The first top plate and the second top plate are hingedly connected. The two first driving members are rotatably and hingedly connected with the corresponding protection unit. The output ends of the two first driving members are rotatably and hingedly connected with the first top plate and the second top plate, respectively. When the plurality of top plate units are located at the first position, the plurality of first top plates and the plurality of second top plates are located on the same horizontal plane. When the plurality of top plate units are located at the second position, the first top plate and the second top plate in each top plate unit are relatively rotated and form a V-shaped structure with an opening pointing to the center component.

[0008] Furthermore, both the first top plate and the second top plate are right-angled trapezoids, and the right-angled side of the first top plate in any top plate unit is connected to the right-angled side of the second top plate in the same top plate unit, and the hypotenuse of the first top plate in any top plate unit is connected to the hypotenuse of the second top plate in the adjacent top plate unit.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes an airbag assembly, which is disposed between the central assembly and the plurality of protection units.

[0010] Furthermore, the central component includes a central column and a top cover. The top end of the central column is fixedly connected to the top cover. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the first annular structure is coplanar with the top cover and forms the support surface. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the multiple top plate units are all perpendicular to the top cover and located below the top cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the central component also includes a bottom cover, and the bottom end of the central column is fixedly connected to the bottom cover. The float also includes a base plate assembly, which includes a plurality of base plate units evenly arranged along the circumference of the central component. The plurality of base plate units are movably connected to the central column and can be moved to a third position and a fourth position. When the plurality of base plate units are in the third position, the plurality of base plate units form a third annular structure. The third annular structure is coplanar with the bottom cover and forms a support surface. When the plurality of base plate units are in the fourth position, the plurality of base plate units form a fourth annular structure. The outer diameter of the fourth annular structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the third annular structure.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting plate is provided on the central column, and a plurality of first limiting grooves are provided on the top of the limiting plate. When the plurality of top plate units are in the second position, the plurality of top plate units are respectively engaged with the plurality of first limiting grooves. A plurality of second limiting grooves are provided on the bottom of the limiting plate. When the plurality of bottom plate units are in the fourth position, the plurality of bottom plate units are respectively engaged with the plurality of second limiting grooves.

[0013] Furthermore, magnetic elements are fixedly connected to the sides of the multiple top plate units and the multiple bottom plate units near the central column. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the multiple magnetic elements on the multiple top plate units are magnetically connected to the top cover. When the multiple bottom plate units are in the third position, the multiple magnetic elements on the multiple bottom plate units are magnetically connected to the bottom cover.

[0014] Furthermore, the protection unit includes a solar panel and an electromagnetic block connected sequentially from top to bottom. The solar panel includes multiple solar power generation units, which are detachably connected to each other via electromagnetic strips.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a propulsion assembly, which is mounted at the bottom end of the central assembly;

[0016] The propulsion assembly is connected to the bottom of the central assembly via an adjustment member to adjust the vertical height of the propulsion assembly.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the top plate assembly includes multiple top plate units evenly arranged around the circumference of the central component. These multiple top plate units are movably connected to the central component and can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, they form a first annular structure. The first annular structure is coplanar with the top of the central component and forms a support surface. By positioning the multiple top plate units in the first position, the area of ​​the top of the top plate units is increased, providing the necessary bearing surface for use. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, they form a second annular structure. The outer diameter of the second annular structure is smaller than that of the first annular structure. At this time, the multiple top plate units are folded against the outer wall of the central component, reducing the volume of the entire float and facilitating its erection, dismantling, and transportation. Simultaneously, the protective assembly includes multiple protective units evenly arranged around the circumference of the central component. Each protective unit corresponds to one of the multiple top plate units and is connected to the side of the corresponding top plate unit away from the central component. This allows for the protection of the entire float while accommodating the folding of multiple top plates, improving overall safety. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall unfolded state of the folding float provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall folded state of the folding float provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folding floating block with multiple top plate units located in a first position, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folding floating block in which multiple top plate units are located in the second position, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the central component in the folded float provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a top view of the limiting disk in the folding float provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the limiting disk in the folding float provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the propulsion component in the folded float provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of multiple floating blocks connected in a folded floating block according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this application and are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to illustrate the principles of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0028] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the present invention provides a folding float, including a central component 100, a top plate component 200, and a protective component 300. The top plate component 200 includes a plurality of top plate units evenly arranged circumferentially along the central component 100. The plurality of top plate units are movably connected to the central component 100 and can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the plurality of top plate units are in the first position, the plurality of top plate units form a first annular structure. The first annular structure is coplanar with the top end of the central component 100 and forms a support surface. When the plurality of top plate units are in the second position, the plurality of top plate units form a second annular structure. The outer diameter of the second annular structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the first annular structure. The protective component 300 includes a plurality of protective units evenly arranged circumferentially along the central component 100. The plurality of protective units correspond one-to-one with the plurality of top plate units and are connected to the side of the corresponding top plate unit away from the central component 100.

[0029] In implementation, the top plate assembly 200 includes multiple top plate units evenly arranged circumferentially along the central assembly 100. These multiple top plate units are movably connected to the central assembly 100 and can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, they form a first annular structure. This first annular structure is coplanar with the top end of the central assembly 100 and forms a supporting surface. By positioning the multiple top plate units in the first position, the area of ​​the top end of the top plate units is increased, providing the necessary bearing surface for use. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, they form... The second annular structure has a smaller outer diameter than the first annular structure. In this case, multiple top plate units are folded onto the outer wall of the central component 100, reducing the overall volume of the float and facilitating its erection, dismantling, and transportation. Meanwhile, the protective component 300 includes multiple protective units evenly arranged around the central component 100. Each protective unit corresponds to one of the top plate units and is connected to the side of the corresponding top plate unit away from the central component 100. This allows the entire float to be protected while accommodating the folding of multiple top plates, thus improving overall safety.

[0030] In this embodiment, the central component 100 is the central part of the entire float, and the volume of the entire float is adjusted by folding the top plate component 200 relative to the central component 100.

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the central component 100 includes a central column 110 and a top cover 120. The top end of the central column 110 is fixedly connected to the top cover 120. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the first annular structure is coplanar with the top cover 120 and forms a support surface. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the multiple top plate units are all perpendicular to the top cover 120 and located below the top cover 120.

[0032] The central column 110 is a structure that connects multiple top plate units, and the top cover 120 is the top surface of the float. The size of the top surface of the float is changed by moving the multiple top plate units between the first position and the second position.

[0033] In order to supply the electricity demand of the float, in one embodiment, a solar power generation module is installed on the top cover 120.

[0034] In this embodiment, the top plate assembly 200 adjusts the overall volume of the float by changing the positions of multiple top plate units. Specifically, the top plate assembly 200 includes multiple top plate units evenly arranged circumferentially along the central assembly 100. The multiple top plate units are movably connected to the central assembly 100 and can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, they form a first annular structure. The first annular structure is coplanar with the top end of the central assembly 100 and forms a support surface. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, they form a second annular structure. The outer diameter of the second annular structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the first annular structure.

[0035] like Figures 3-4As shown, in order to achieve the switching between the above-mentioned multiple top plate units in the first position and the second position, in one embodiment, each of the multiple top plate units includes a first top plate 210, a second top plate 220 and two first driving members 230. The first top plate 210 and the second top plate 220 are hinged together. The two first driving members 230 are rotatably and hinged to the corresponding protection unit. The output ends of the two first driving members 230 are rotatably and hinged to the first top plate 210 and the second top plate 220 respectively. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the multiple first top plates 210 and the multiple second top plates 220 are located on the same horizontal plane. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the first top plate 210 and the second top plate 220 in each top plate unit rotate relative to each other and form a V-shaped structure with an opening pointing towards the central component 100. The first top plate 210 and the second top plate 220 are both right-angled trapezoids. The right-angled side of the first top plate 210 in any top plate unit is connected to the right-angled side of the second top plate 220 in the same top plate unit. The hypotenuse of the first top plate 210 in any top plate unit is connected to the hypotenuse of the second top plate 220 in the adjacent top plate unit.

[0036] During implementation, as multiple top plate units move from the first position to the second position, the first top plate 210 and the second top plate 220 rotate relative to each other under the push of the two first driving members 230. The first top plate 210 and the second top plate 220 in each top plate unit rotate into a V-shaped structure with the opening pointing towards the central column 110. Multiple V-shaped structures are evenly arranged around the central column 110 below the top cover 120. Compared with the first annular structure, the outer diameter of the second annular structure formed by multiple V-shaped structures is smaller, thereby effectively reducing the volume of the float.

[0037] Of course, in other embodiments, the multiple top plate units can also be replaced by other forms of structure, as long as they can be moved to form a second annular structure with a smaller outer diameter.

[0038] like Figures 3-4 As shown, in order to protect the bottom of the float from interference by external objects, in one embodiment, the central component 100 further includes a bottom cover 130, the bottom end of the central column 110 is fixedly connected to the bottom cover 130, and the float further includes a bottom plate component 500, the bottom plate component 500 includes a plurality of bottom plate units evenly arranged around the circumference of the central component 100, the plurality of bottom plate units are movably connected to the central column 110 and can be moved to a third position and a fourth position. When the plurality of bottom plate units are in the third position, the plurality of bottom plate units form a third annular structure, the third annular structure is coplanar with the bottom cover 130 and forms a support surface, and when the plurality of bottom plate units are in the fourth position, the plurality of bottom plate units form a fourth annular structure, the outer diameter of the fourth annular structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the third annular structure.

[0039] Understandably, multiple base plate units can adopt a structure similar to that of the top plate unit, with multiple top plate units and multiple base plate units moving synchronously. Specifically, each of the multiple base plate units includes a first base plate 510, a second base plate 520, and two second driving members 530. The first base plate 510 and the second base plate 520 are hinged together, and each of the two second driving members 530 rotates and is hinged to its corresponding protection unit. The output ends of the two second driving members 530 rotate and are hinged to the first base plate 510 and the second base plate 520, respectively. When the multiple base plate units are in the third position, the multiple first base plates 510 and the multiple second base plates 520 are located on the same horizontal plane. When the multiple base plate units are in the fourth position, the first base plate 510 and the second base plate 520 in each base plate unit rotate relative to each other and form a V-shaped structure with an opening pointing towards the central component 100. The first base plate 510 and the second base plate 520 are both right-angled trapezoids. The right-angled side of the first base plate 510 in any base plate unit is connected to the right-angled side of the second base plate 520 in the same base plate unit. The hypotenuse of the first base plate 510 in any base plate unit is connected to the hypotenuse of the second base plate 520 in the adjacent base plate unit.

[0040] Both the first driving component 230 and the second driving component 530 can be implemented using hydraulic cylinders.

[0041] like Figures 6-7 As shown, in order to fix multiple top plate units and multiple bottom plate units in the second and fourth positions, in one embodiment, a limiting plate 140 is provided on the central column 110. The top of the limiting plate 140 is provided with multiple first limiting grooves 141. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the multiple top plate units are respectively engaged with the multiple first limiting grooves 141. The bottom of the limiting plate 140 is provided with multiple second limiting grooves 142. When the multiple bottom plate units are in the fourth position, the multiple bottom plate units are respectively engaged with the multiple second limiting grooves 142.

[0042] In order to facilitate the movement of the top plate unit and the bottom plate unit to engage with the first limiting groove 141 and the second limiting groove 142, in one embodiment, the first limiting groove 141 is inclined downward in a direction away from the central column 110, and the second limiting groove 142 is inclined upward in a direction away from the central column 110.

[0043] To fix the multiple top plate units and multiple bottom plate units in the first and third positions, in one embodiment, magnetic elements are fixedly connected to the side of the multiple top plate units and multiple bottom plate units near the central column 110. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the multiple magnetic elements on the multiple top plate units are magnetically connected to the top cover 120. When the multiple bottom plate units are in the third position, the multiple magnetic elements on the multiple bottom plate units are magnetically connected to the bottom cover 130. When the multiple top plate units and multiple bottom plate units move to the first and third positions respectively, the magnetic elements are energized to achieve magnetic connection with the top cover 120 and the bottom cover 130.

[0044] In this embodiment, the protection component 300 is the outer structure of the floating block. Specifically, the protection component 300 includes multiple protection units evenly arranged circumferentially along the central component 100. Each protection unit corresponds to a multiple top plate unit and is connected to the side of the corresponding top plate unit away from the central component 100.

[0045] In order to achieve the connection between the first driving member 230 and the second driving member 530 and the protection unit, in one embodiment, a connecting frame 311 is arranged parallel to the side of the protection unit near the central column 110, and a hinge seat is connected to the first driving member 230 and the second driving member 530, and the hinge seat is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 311.

[0046] Meanwhile, to facilitate synchronous adjustment of the distance between the protection unit and the central column 110, in one embodiment, the top and bottom of the bracket are connected to the central column 110 via a telescopic member 312. The telescopic member 312 can be implemented as a telescopic rod.

[0047] In one embodiment, the protection unit includes a solar panel 310 and an electromagnetic block 330 connected sequentially from top to bottom. The solar panel 310 includes multiple solar power generation units, which are detachably connected via electromagnetic strips 320. The solar panel 310 can generate its own electricity to meet the energy needs of the floating block. Simultaneously, as... Figure 9 As shown, by energizing the electromagnetic block 330 to generate magnetic force, the connection between the two floats is facilitated, replacing traditional screw connections and other methods, which effectively improves the speed of float erection and retrieval.

[0048] To ensure good buoyancy of the entire float, this embodiment also includes an airbag assembly 400, which is arranged between the central assembly 100 and multiple protection units. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the airbag assembly 400 inflates; when the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the airbag assembly 400 deflates.

[0049] In one embodiment, the airbag assembly 400 includes a first airbag, a second airbag, and an inflation / deflation device. The first airbag is located between the top cover 120 and the limiting plate 140, and the second airbag is located between the limiting plate 140 and the bottom cover 130. The inflation / deflation device is built into the central column 110, and the output end of the inflation / deflation device is connected to the first airbag and the second airbag respectively, for inflating and deflating the first airbag and the second airbag.

[0050] like Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment also includes a propulsion assembly 600, which is installed at the bottom of the central assembly 100. This facilitates control of the entire float to move to the target position in the water, making operation more convenient.

[0051] like Figure 9 As shown, to facilitate transportation, in one embodiment, the propulsion assembly 600 is connected to the bottom of the central assembly 100 via an adjusting member 610 to adjust its vertical height. When it is necessary to propel the entire float in the water, the adjusting member 610 moves the propulsion assembly 600 downwards to the bottom of the protective assembly 300. When the float does not need to move, the adjusting member 610 moves the propulsion assembly 600 upwards into the protective assembly 300, which protects the propulsion assembly 600. The adjusting member 610 can be implemented using a hydraulic rod.

[0052] It is understood that the propulsion component 600 is a structure that can be conceived by those skilled in the art, and will not be elaborated or described further here.

[0053] Compared with the prior art: The top plate assembly 200 includes a plurality of top plate units evenly arranged circumferentially along the central assembly 100. The plurality of top plate units are movably connected to the central assembly 100 and can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the plurality of top plate units are in the first position, the plurality of top plate units form a first annular structure. The first annular structure is coplanar with the top end of the central assembly 100 and forms a support surface. By placing the plurality of top plate units in the first position, the area of ​​the top end of the top plate units is increased, providing the required bearing surface for use. When the plurality of top plate units are in the second position, the plurality of top plate units... A second annular structure is formed, the outer diameter of which is smaller than that of the first annular structure. At this time, multiple top plate units are folded onto the outer wall of the central component 100, reducing the volume of the entire float and facilitating its erection, dismantling, and transportation. Meanwhile, the protective component 300 includes multiple protective units evenly arranged around the circumference of the central component 100. Each protective unit corresponds to one of the multiple top plate units and is connected to the side of the corresponding top plate unit away from the central component 100. This allows the entire float to be protected while accommodating the folding of multiple top plates, thus improving overall safety.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A folding float, characterized in that, Includes the central assembly, the top assembly, and the protective assembly; The top plate assembly includes a plurality of top plate units evenly arranged around the circumference of the central assembly. The plurality of top plate units are movably connected to the central assembly and can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the plurality of top plate units are in the first position, the plurality of top plate units form a first annular structure. The first annular structure is coplanar with the top end of the central assembly and forms a support surface. When the plurality of top plate units are in the second position, the plurality of top plate units form a second annular structure. The outer diameter of the second annular structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the first annular structure. The protection assembly includes a plurality of protection units evenly arranged around the central assembly, each of the plurality of protection units corresponding to a plurality of top plate units and connected to the side of the corresponding top plate unit away from the central assembly. Each of the multiple top plate units includes a first top plate, a second top plate, and two first driving members. The first top plate and the second top plate are hinged together. The two first driving members are rotatable and hinged to the corresponding protection unit. The output ends of the two first driving members are rotatable and hinged to the first top plate and the second top plate, respectively. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the multiple first top plates and the multiple second top plates are located on the same horizontal plane. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the first top plate and the second top plate in each top plate unit rotate relative to each other and form a V-shaped structure with an opening pointing towards the central component. Both the first top plate and the second top plate are right-angled trapezoids. The right-angled side of the first top plate in any top plate unit is connected to the right-angled side of the second top plate in the same top plate unit. The hypotenuse of the first top plate in any top plate unit is connected to the hypotenuse of the second top plate in the adjacent top plate unit. The central component includes a central column and a top cover. The top end of the central column is fixedly connected to the top cover. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the first annular structure is coplanar with the top cover and forms the support surface. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the multiple top plate units are all perpendicular to the top cover and located below the top cover.

2. The folding float according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an airbag assembly that is disposed between the central assembly and the plurality of protection units.

3. The folding float according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central component also includes a bottom cover, and the bottom end of the central column is fixedly connected to the bottom cover. The float also includes a base plate assembly, which includes a plurality of base plate units evenly arranged along the circumference of the central component. The plurality of base plate units are movably connected to the central column and can be moved to a third position and a fourth position. When the plurality of base plate units are in the third position, the plurality of base plate units form a third annular structure. The third annular structure is coplanar with the bottom cover and forms a support surface. When the plurality of base plate units are in the fourth position, the plurality of base plate units form a fourth annular structure. The outer diameter of the fourth annular structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the third annular structure.

4. The folding float according to claim 3, characterized in that, A limiting plate is provided on the central column. The top of the limiting plate has multiple first limiting grooves. When the multiple top plate units are in the second position, the multiple top plate units are respectively engaged with the multiple first limiting grooves. The bottom of the limiting plate has multiple second limiting grooves. When the multiple bottom plate units are in the fourth position, the multiple bottom plate units are respectively engaged with the multiple second limiting grooves.

5. The folding float according to claim 3, characterized in that, Magnetic elements are fixedly connected to the side of the multiple top plate units and the multiple bottom plate units near the central column. When the multiple top plate units are in the first position, the multiple magnetic elements on the multiple top plate units are magnetically connected to the top cover. When the multiple bottom plate units are in the third position, the multiple magnetic elements on the multiple bottom plate units are magnetically connected to the bottom cover.

6. The folding float according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protection unit includes a solar panel and an electromagnetic block connected sequentially from top to bottom. The solar panel includes multiple solar power generation units, which are detachably connected to each other via electromagnetic strips.

7. The folding float according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a propulsion assembly, which is mounted at the bottom of the central assembly; The propulsion assembly is connected to the bottom of the central assembly via an adjustment member to adjust the vertical height of the propulsion assembly.

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