A variable-specification steel pipe pile ship-loading tooling

A modular, adjustable steelwork assembly for offshore wind turbine foundations addresses the inflexibility of traditional equipment by using interchangeable components and a U-shaped guide slot system, ensuring precise alignment and reducing material waste, thus enhancing efficiency and adaptability.

CN116081095BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15POLY CHANGSHA PORT & SHIPPING ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310127336.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-02-17
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional loading tooling cannot adjust the width of the barge, the welding quality is difficult to ensure, the tooling reuse rate is low, the loading positioning time is long, the material loss is large, and the flatness of the deck of the transport ship affects the layout accuracy of the tooling, resulting in an unfavorable chain reaction in construction.

Method used

A variable-specification steel pipe pile loading tooling is designed, and a modular installation tooling is adopted, including a frame structure composed of bottom plate, side plate, horizontal plate, curved panel and rubber panel. It is connected by inserts and pin columns to reduce welding workload, increase stability and flexibility, and adapt to the transportation needs of steel pipe piles of different specifications.

Benefits of technology

It improves loading efficiency and recycling rate of tooling, reduces welding workload, shortens loading time, enhances transportation stability and tooling line control capabilities, and reduces material loss and non-main use time.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a variable-specification steel pipe pile ship-loading tooling, including an installation tooling. The installation tooling includes a bottom plate. Both sides of the top of the bottom plate are fixedly connected with side plates. The outer surfaces of both side plates are fixedly connected with cross plates. One side of the outer surfaces of both cross plates close to each other is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped panel. A U-shaped guide groove is formed on the outer surface of the arc-shaped panel. A rubber panel is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped guide groove. An inner stiffening plate one is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate. It relates to the technical field of offshore wind power engineering, and solves the problems that traditional ship-loading tooling are all loose parts, which need to be temporarily welded according to the pile diameter of the steel pipe pile, the welding quality cannot be guaranteed accordingly, the ship-loading positioning time is long, occupying a large amount of human, machine and material resources, and at the same time the secondary applicability is poor, requiring cutting the tooling and then adjusting the pile diameter specification, resulting in large material losses, as well as the flatness of the transport ship deck not being enough, affecting the layout accuracy of the tooling and the final line type.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of offshore wind power engineering, and particularly to a variable - specification steel pipe pile ship - loading tooling. Background Technique

[0002] Facing the future trend of deepening offshore wind power and increasing unit size, the change of the form of basic steel pipe piles has become normal. For the ship - loading tooling of basic steel pipe piles with multiple pile diameters, there are always problems that traditional steel - shaped tooling cannot adjust the barge - landing width, the ship - loading welding workload is large, the subsequent cleaning difficulty is high, and the reuse rate of the tooling is low. At the same time, traditional tooling needs to be temporarily welded according to the pile diameter, and the welding quality, lofting size and layout line type of the tooling cannot be effectively controlled, which easily leads to the failure to achieve ship - loading according to the design requirements, and then triggers a chain reaction adverse to construction. Therefore, it is very necessary to invent a variable - specification ship - loading tooling for offshore wind power steel pipe piles. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a variable - specification steel pipe pile ship - loading tooling, which solves the problems that traditional ship - loading tooling are all loose parts, need to be temporarily welded according to the pile diameter of the steel pipe pile, the welding quality cannot be guaranteed accordingly, the ship - loading positioning time is long, it occupies more human, machine and material resources, at the same time, the secondary applicability is poor, it needs to cut the tooling and then adjust the pile - diameter specification, resulting in large material loss, and the flatness of the transport ship deck is not enough, affecting the layout accuracy of the tooling and the final line type.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions: A variable - specification steel pipe pile ship - loading tooling, including an installation tooling. The installation tooling includes a bottom plate. Both sides of the top of the bottom plate are fixedly connected with side plates. The outer surfaces of both side plates are fixedly connected with cross plates. One side of the outer surfaces of both cross plates close to each other is fixedly connected with an arc - shaped panel. A U - shaped guide groove is formed on the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel. A rubber panel is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U - shaped guide groove. The top of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with an inner stiffening plate one. The outer surface of the inner stiffening plate one is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel. The outer surface of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with an inner stiffening plate two. The outer surface of the inner stiffening plate two is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel. The outer surface of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with an inner stiffening plate three. The outer surface of the inner stiffening plate three is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel. A guide - groove insert is movably connected to the outer surface of the cross plate. A pin column is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the guide - groove insert. The outer surface of the pin column is movably connected through the interior of the cross plate. One side of the outer surface of the inner stiffening plate three is fixedly connected with a connecting plate. The outer surface of the connecting plate is movably connected through the interior of one side of the inner stiffening plate three. A lifting lug one is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the side plate. A lifting lug two is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the guide - groove insert. A height - distributing beam is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the bottom plate.

[0005] Preferably, the outer wall radian of the guide groove insert is adapted to the inner wall radian of the U-shaped guide groove. The second lifting lugs are arranged on both sides of the outer surface of the guide groove insert, and the first lifting lugs are arranged on both sides of the outer surface of the side plate, t = 20 mm.

[0006] Preferably, the rubber panel is fixed to the inner wall of the U-shaped guide groove on the arc-shaped panel by rivets. The thickness of the rubber panel is 5 - 10 mm, and the thickness of the arc-shaped panel is 400 mm, t = 12 mm.

[0007] Preferably, the number of the installation toolings is more than 15, and they are configured in a modular manner, which is convenient for hoisting and size adjustment.

[0008] Preferably, the height distribution beam is fixed to the bottom plate by welding, and the specific number of the height distribution beams used is set according to the requirements of the pipe piles loaded onto the ship.

[0009] Preferably, the using method of the tooling specifically includes the following steps:

[0010] Step 1: Frame splicing: Select two bottom plates, side plates, cross plates, first inner stiffening plates, second inner stiffening plates, third inner stiffening plates, and arc-shaped panels respectively, and then assemble and weld them at the corresponding positions to form left and right side frames. The two side frames form a group, and a total of 15 groups are assembled. Then, fix the rubber panel to the arc wall of the arc-shaped panel by rivets, weld a connecting plate on the outer surface of one third inner stiffening plate, set a corresponding connecting groove on the other third inner stiffening plate, and open slots corresponding to the pin columns on both cross plates. At the same time, insert the guide groove insert according to the requirements.

[0011] Step 2: Landing determination;

[0012] Step 3: Frame installation.

[0013] Preferably, for Step 2: Landing determination: According to the on-site hoisting process of the steel pipe piles, determine the height from the deck when the steel pipe piles are loaded onto the ship. Before the steel pipe piles with larger height requirements are landed on the barge, loft and determine the number and welding positions of the height distribution beams. The height distribution beams and the transport ship are welded intermittently, which can not only enhance the bearing capacity of the deck, but also the height distribution beams themselves have greater stiffness and can resist stronger impact loads, meeting the transportation requirements of ultra-long and overweight steel pipe piles.

[0014] Preferably, for Step 3: Frame installation: Use the height distribution beam at the bottom as the installation foundation for the U-shaped guide groove composed of the upper frame. Select a U-shaped guide groove with an appropriate width according to the pile diameter, and use a crane to cooperate for alignment and installation. Then, perform integral welding with the lower height distribution beam by intermittent welding, and the weld leg height is not less than the minimum plate thickness.

[0015] Beneficial effects

[0016] The present invention provides a ship loading tooling for steel pipe piles with variable specifications. Compared with the prior art, it has the following beneficial effects: This ship loading tooling for steel pipe piles with variable specifications can meet the requirements of loading and transporting steel pipe piles with different specifications in current offshore wind power projects. It has a high recyclability rate and a high loading efficiency. The adjustment of specifications is carried out in the form of inserted plates, which reduces the welding workload and at the same time reduces the cross-operation during the loading process. The main structure is flexibly arranged in blocks, and the overall line type of the tooling is easy to control. At the same time, due to the small amount of welding work, the time consumed for secondary transportation is less, shortening the non-primary use time of the ship. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is the front view of the external structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is the exploded view of the external structure of the cross plate of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is the exploded view of the external structure of the inner stiffening plate III of the present invention.

[0020] In the figure: 1, bottom plate; 2, side plate; 3, cross plate; 4, arc-shaped panel; 5, U-shaped guide groove; 6, rubber panel; 7, inner stiffening plate I; 8, inner stiffening plate II; 9, inner stiffening plate III; 10, guide groove inserted plate; 11, pin; 12, connecting plate; 13, lifting lug I; 14, lifting lug II; 15, height distribution beam. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-3, the present invention provides a technical solution: a variable - specification steel pipe pile ship - loading tooling, including an installation tooling. The installation tooling includes a bottom plate 1. On both sides of the top of the bottom plate 1, side plates 2 are fixedly connected. On the outer surfaces of the two side plates 2, cross plates 3 are fixedly connected. On one side of the outer surfaces of the two cross plates 3 close to each other, an arc - shaped panel 4 is fixedly connected. A U - shaped guide groove 5 is formed on the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel 4. A rubber panel 6 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U - shaped guide groove 5. The rubber panel 6 can protect the surface coating of the steel pipe pile. A first internal stiffening plate 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate 1. The outer surface of the first internal stiffening plate 7 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel 4. A second internal stiffening plate 8 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the bottom plate 1. The outer surface of the second internal stiffening plate 8 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel 4. A third internal stiffening plate 9 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the bottom plate 1. The bottom plate 1, the cross plates 3, the first internal stiffening plate 7, the second internal stiffening plate 8, and the third internal stiffening plate 9 are all made of compressive - strength and corrosion - resistant materials and are welded and assembled into a framework. One set of tooling has two frameworks on the left and right. By adjusting the spacing, steel pipe piles of different sizes can be supported. The outer surface of the third internal stiffening plate 9 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc - shaped panel 4. A guide - groove insert 10 is movably connected to the outer surface of the cross plate 3. A pin 11 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the guide - groove insert 10. The pin 11 connects the guide - groove insert 10 to the welded - formed framework through assembly, avoiding the trouble and effort of welding. It can be set according to actual needs to increase the protection range and enhance the stability of the steel pipe pile transportation. The outer surface of the pin 11 is movably connected through the interior of the cross plate 3. A connecting plate 12 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one side of the third internal stiffening plate 9. The outer surface of the connecting plate 12 is movably connected through the interior of one side of the third internal stiffening plate 9. A first lifting ear 13 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the side plate 2. A second lifting ear 14 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the guide - groove insert 10. The first lifting ear 13 and the second lifting ear 14 are convenient for the crane to lift, thus facilitating the ship - loading and installation of the framework and the guide - groove insert 10. A height - distributing beam 15 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the bottom plate 1. The number of the height - distributing beams 15 is set according to the actual height required for the steel pipe pile ship - loading, which can meet the ship - loading and transportation requirements of different - specification steel pipe piles for current offshore wind power. It has a high recyclability and a high ship - loading efficiency; the adjustment of changing the specification is carried out in the form of inserts, reducing the welding workload and at the same time reducing the cross - operation during the ship - loading process. The main structure is flexibly arranged in blocks, and the overall linear shape of the tooling is easy to control; at the same time, due to the small amount of welding work, the time consumed for secondary transfer is less, shortening the non - main use time of the ship.

[0023] The outer wall radian of the guide - groove insert 10 is adapted to the inner wall radian of the U - shaped guide groove 5. The second lifting ears 14 are arranged on both sides of the outer surface of the guide - groove insert 10. The first lifting ears 13 are arranged on both sides of the outer surface of the side plate 2. t = 20mm.

[0024] The rubber panel 6 is fixed to the inner wall of the U-shaped guide groove 5 on the arc panel 4 by rivets. The thickness of the rubber panel 6 is 5 - 10 mm, the thickness of the arc panel 4 is 400 mm, and t = 12 mm.

[0025] The number of installation toolings is more than 15, and they are configured modularly, which is convenient for hoisting and size adjustment.

[0026] The height distribution beam 15 is fixed to the bottom plate 1 by welding. The specific number of the height distribution beams 15 used is set according to the requirements of the pipe piles loaded onto the ship.

[0027] The usage method of the tooling specifically includes the following steps:

[0028] Step 1: Frame splicing: Select two bottom plates 1, side plates 2, cross plates 3, inner stiffening plates 7, inner stiffening plates 8, inner stiffening plates 9, and arc panels 4 respectively, and then assemble and weld them at the corresponding positions to form left and right frames. The two frames are a group, and a total of 15 groups are assembled. Then, fix the rubber panel 6 to the arc wall of the arc panel 4 by rivets, weld the connecting plate 12 on the outer surface of one inner stiffening plate 9, set a corresponding connecting groove on the other inner stiffening plate 9, and open slots corresponding to the pin columns 11 on the two cross plates 3. At the same time, insert the guide groove inserts 10 according to the requirements.

[0029] Step 2: Landing determination: According to the on-site hoisting process of the steel pipe piles, determine the height from the deck when the steel pipe piles are loaded onto the ship. Before the steel pipe piles with greater height requirements are loaded onto the barge, loft and determine the number and welding positions of the height distribution beams 15. The height distribution beams 15 and the transport ship are welded intermittently, which can not only enhance the bearing capacity of the deck, but also the height distribution beams 15 themselves have greater stiffness and can resist strong impact loads, meeting the transportation requirements of extra-long and extra-heavy steel pipe piles.

[0030] Step 3: Frame installation: Use the height distribution beam 15 at the bottom as the installation foundation for the U-shaped guide groove 5 composed of the upper frame. Select a U-shaped guide groove 5 with a suitable width according to the pile diameter, and use a crane to assist in alignment and installation. Then, perform integral welding with the bottom height distribution beam 15 by intermittent welding, and the weld leg height is not less than the minimum plate thickness.

[0031] At the same time, the content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A variable-specification steel pipe pile ship-loading tooling, including an installation tooling, characterized in that: The installation tooling includes a bottom plate (1). On both sides of the top of the bottom plate (1), side plates (2) are fixedly connected. On the outer surfaces of both side plates (2), cross plates (3) are fixedly connected. On the side of the outer surfaces of both cross plates (3) close to each other, an arc-shaped panel (4) is fixedly connected. On the outer surface of the arc-shaped panel (4), a U-shaped guide groove (5) is formed. On the inner wall of the U-shaped guide groove (5), a rubber panel (6) is fixedly connected. On the top of the bottom plate (1), an inner stiffening plate one (7) is fixedly connected. The outer surface of the inner stiffening plate one (7) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc-shaped panel (4). On the outer surface of the bottom plate (1), an inner stiffening plate two (8) is fixedly connected. The outer surface of the inner stiffening plate two (8) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc-shaped panel (4). On the outer surface of the bottom plate (1), an inner stiffening plate three (9) is fixedly connected. The outer surface of the inner stiffening plate three (9) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc-shaped panel (4). On the outer surface of the cross plate (3), a guide groove insert (10) is movably connected. On the outer surface of the guide groove insert (10), a pin column (11) is fixedly connected. The outer surface of the pin column (11) is movably connected through the inside of the cross plate (3). On the outer surface of one inner stiffening plate three (9), a connecting plate (12) is fixedly connected. The outer surface of the connecting plate (12) is movably connected through the inside of the other inner stiffening plate three (9). On the outer surface of the side plate (2), a lifting lug one (13) is fixedly connected. On the outer surface of the guide groove insert (10), a lifting lug two (14) is fixedly connected. On the outer surface of the bottom plate (1), a height distribution beam (15) is fixedly connected; The outer wall radian of the guide groove insert (10) is adapted to the inner wall radian of the U-shaped guide groove (5). The lifting lug two (14) is arranged on both sides of the outer surface of the guide groove insert (10). The lifting lug one (13) is arranged on both sides of the outer surface of the side plate (2); The rubber panel (6) is fixed to the inner wall of the U-shaped guide groove (5) on the arc-shaped panel (4) by rivets.

2. The variable-specification steel pipe pile ship-loading tooling according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the installation tooling is more than 15, and it is configured in a modular manner.

3. The variable specification steel pipe pile ship loading tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height distribution beam (15) and the bottom plate (1) are fixed by welding.

4. A variable-specification steel pipe pile loading tool for ship as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The using method of the tooling specifically includes the following steps: Step 1. Frame splicing: Select two bottom plates (1), side plates (2), cross plates (3), inner stiffening plate one (7), inner stiffening plate two (8), inner stiffening plate three (9) and arc-shaped panels (4) respectively, and then assemble and weld them at the corresponding positions to form left and right side frames. Two side frames are a group, and a total of 15 groups are assembled. Then, fix the rubber panel (6) on the arc wall of the arc-shaped panel (4) by rivets, weld the connecting plate (12) on the outer surface of one inner stiffening plate three (9), set a corresponding connecting groove on the other inner stiffening plate three (9), and open slots corresponding to the pin columns (11) on both cross plates (3), and insert the guide groove inserts (10) according to requirements; Step 2. Landing determination; Step 3. Frame installation.

5. A variable-specification steel pipe pile loading tooling according to claim 4, characterized in that: Step 2. Landing determination: According to the on-site hoisting process of the steel pipe piles, determine the height from the deck when the steel pipe piles are loaded onto the ship. Before the steel pipe piles with fittings on the surface are landed on the barge, lay out and determine the quantity and welding positions of the height distribution beams (15), and the height distribution beams (15) and the transport ship are welded intermittently.

6. A variable-specification steel pipe pile ship loading tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: Step 3. Frame installation: Use the height distribution beams (15) at the bottom as the installation foundation for the U-shaped guide grooves (5) that form the upper frame. Select the assembled U-shaped guide grooves (5) according to the pile diameter, and use a crane to assist in alignment and installation. Then, perform integral welding with the lower height distribution beams (15) by intermittent welding, and the leg height of the weld is not less than the plate thickness.

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