Floating module and assembled water floating device

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of construction engineering technology, and specifically to a floating module and an assembled floating device on water. The floating device is connected by splicing a plurality of floating modules to form a floating body structure that can be arbitrarily expanded in the horizontal direction. The floating module includes a main floating member and a central buoy. The main floating member is a planar extension member and its upper surface forms a working surface; the central buoy is connected to the center of the lower surface of the main floating member and extends along the water depth direction. A storage space is provided inside the central buoy, and mass bodies of different weights can be placed in the storage space to make the buoyancy of the central buoy adjustable underwater. The floating device has a reasonable structural design, which makes its layout compact, its stability and wind and wave resistance better, and its installation and maintenance more convenient. It can be applied to the use needs of various different application scenarios such as offshore aquaculture, offshore wind power, and experimental research.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of construction engineering, and in particular to a floating module and an assembled water floating device. Background Art

[0002] Floating offshore platforms are crucial marine infrastructure, possessing powerful and versatile capabilities. Their applications in a wide range of fields, including oil, natural gas, offshore wind power, marine scientific research, and marine aquaculture, allow for resource development and utilization across vast oceans. They are currently a key area of ​​development both domestically and internationally. Unlike land-based structures, floating offshore platforms must withstand the complex challenges of ocean waves, storms, ocean currents, and marine life, placing high demands on their structural performance, wind and wave resistance, and corrosion resistance.

[0003] Traditional ocean floating platforms mostly use plastic buoys or pontoons as the main load-bearing devices, but these devices often have disadvantages such as poor durability, high cost, easy aging and difficult maintenance. In addition, because the overall connection of the devices is not strong, it is difficult to adapt to the combined effects of static loads, wind, waves and currents in the ocean. At the same time, these floating devices have complex and large structures, low area utilization and poor scalability, which are not conducive to the construction and development of marine engineering.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background technology section is only intended to deepen the understanding of the overall background technology of the present invention, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of implication that the information constitutes the prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the above-mentioned deficiencies in the existing technology, the present application provides a floating module and an assembled water floating device, which can solve the technical problems of the existing marine floating platform, such as complex structure, large mass, poor wind and wave resistance, and poor scalability.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In the first aspect, the present application provides a water floating module, which includes: a main floating member and a central buoy; the main floating member is a planar extension member and its upper surface forms a working surface; the central buoy is connected to the center of the lower surface of the main floating member and extends along the water depth direction, and a accommodating space is provided inside the central buoy, and mass bodies of different weights can be placed in the accommodating space so that the buoyancy of the central buoy underwater can be adjusted.

[0008] Furthermore, the central buoy is formed by axially splicing a plurality of buoy units, each of which is hollow inside, and a mass body can be placed in the hollow inside of each buoy unit.

[0009] Furthermore, a detachable connection structure is provided between the main floating member and the buoy unit, and between two adjacent buoy units.

[0010] Furthermore, the main floating component includes a central portion and a plurality of enclosing portions extending radially from the central portion; when a plurality of the floating modules are spliced ​​together, a closed enclosed area can be formed by the enclosing portions.

[0011] Furthermore, the main floating member includes a plurality of floating plate units, one end of the floating plate unit forms a spliced ​​end, and the other end is an extended end, and a plurality of the floating plate units are spliced ​​at the center through the spliced ​​ends to form a main floating member.

[0012] Furthermore, the floating plate unit is a hollow box structure.

[0013] Furthermore, each of the main floating members includes three floating plate units.

[0014] Furthermore, an enclosed portion connecting the two ends is formed between the spliced ​​end and the extended end of the floating plate unit, and the enclosed portion is arc-shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, the main floating member and / or the central buoy are made of UHPC material.

[0016] In a second aspect, the present application provides an assembled floating device on water, which includes several floating modules described in the first aspect above. Multiple floating modules are spliced ​​together through the main floating parts to form a floating device on water that can be expanded arbitrarily in the horizontal direction.

[0017] Furthermore, a flexible connection structure is provided between the two main floating members.

[0018] On the third aspect, the present application also provides applications of the floating module of the first aspect and the floating device of the second aspect in the fields of marine aquaculture, marine wind power, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figures 1 to 3 According to some embodiments of the present application, a schematic structural diagram of a floating module is shown;

[0020] Figures 4 and 5 According to some embodiments of the present application, a schematic structural diagram of a main floating member is shown;

[0021] Figure 6 According to some embodiments of the present application, a schematic structural diagram of a floating plate unit is shown;

[0022] Figures 7 to 11According to some embodiments of the present application, a schematic structural diagram of a floating device on water formed by splicing floating modules is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following is a more detailed description of the technical features and advantages of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present application can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, terms such as "up", "down", "left", "right", "inside", and "outside" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0025] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the importance of the technical features shown.

[0026] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0027] An embodiment of the present application provides an assembled water floating device, which is connected by a plurality of floating modules to form a floating body structure that can be arbitrarily expanded in the horizontal direction, thereby being able to adapt to the use requirements of different application scenarios; at the same time, the floating device has a compact layout, better stability and wind and wave resistance, and more convenient installation and maintenance through reasonable structural design.

[0028] To achieve the above objectives, the basic ideas of the embodiments of the present application are as follows:

[0029] See also Figures 1-2, is a schematic structural diagram of the floating module 1000 of this embodiment, which includes: a main floating member 1100 and a central buoy 1200. The main floating member 1100 is a planar extension that floats above the water surface during use, with the upper surface of the main floating member 1100 constituting a working surface. The central buoy 1200 is connected to the center of the lower surface of the main floating member 1100 and extends in the direction of the water depth. The interior of the central buoy 1200 forms a storage space, into which masses of different weights can be placed. By placing different masses, the buoyancy of the floating module 1000 can be adjusted to suit different application scenarios. For example, when the water is deep and the waves are strong, a heavier mass can be placed in the storage space to improve the wind and wave resistance of the floating device 1000 and enhance its stability. When the water is shallow and the waves are light, no mass or a lighter mass can be placed, so that the floating module 1000 meets the usage requirements while being lighter and easier to move and maintain.

[0030] In some embodiments, for ease of use and material acquisition, the mass body may be water. The buoyancy of the floating device 1000 may be conveniently adjusted by injecting water of different masses into the accommodation space.

[0031] In some preferred embodiments, see Figure 3 The central buoy 1200 is composed of multiple buoy units 1210 spliced ​​axially. The interior of each buoy unit 1210 is hollow. Multiple buoy units 1210 are spliced ​​in the direction of water depth to roughly form a bamboo-like structure. The hollow interior of the buoy units 1210 can be filled with water or other mass to adjust the buoyancy. Designing the central buoy 1200 as an axially spliced ​​bamboo-like structure can, on the one hand, adapt to the use requirements of waters of different depths by adjusting the number of buoy units 1210; on the other hand, each buoy unit 1210 can be individually filled with mass. Damage to a buoy unit 1210 will not affect the overall function of the central buoy 1200, making it more convenient to use and maintain.

[0032] The buoy unit 1210 can be designed as a cylindrical structure with closed ends, and its cross-section can be circular, polygonal, or other shapes. Preferably, the buoy unit 1210 is designed as a cylindrical structure, which can reduce processing difficulty and internal stress and maximize the hollow area within it. The buoy unit 1210 can be provided with an inlet and outlet to facilitate the placement and removal of the mass.

[0033] In order to facilitate disassembly and subsequent maintenance, a detachable connection structure can be designed between the main floating member 1100 and the central buoy 1200, and between adjacent buoy units 1210.

[0034] The main floating member 1100 serves as the main body of the floating structure, and its upper surface serving as a working surface can be used for various offshore operation scenarios, such as sightseeing, experimental research, offshore wind power, and the like.

[0035] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, see Figure 4 The main floating member 1100 structurally comprises a central portion 1100a connected to the central buoy 1200 and a plurality of surrounding portions 1100b extending radially and uniformly from the central portion 1100a. Figure 7 When multiple floating modules 1000 are spliced ​​together, the extensions of adjacent main floating elements 1100 are combined to form an enclosed area 2000, in which fishing nets and other devices can be placed for marine aquaculture. Figures 9-11 By expanding the number of floating modules 1000, the area of ​​the floating device can be expanded arbitrarily. Each enclosed area 2000 within the floating device can be used as a separate operation area to cultivate different types of organisms. At the same time, the floating modules 1000 can be spliced ​​and extended in any direction according to the characteristics of the water area, greatly improving convenience and applicability.

[0036] The main floating member 1100 should include at least three enclosing parts 1100b to connect and enclose with other floating modules 1000 in the plane direction. Figure 4 In order to simplify the structure of the main floating unit 1100, reduce material costs and simplify the connection between floating modules, the main floating unit 1100 may include three circumferentially evenly distributed enclosed portions 1100b, with the circumferential interval between two adjacent enclosed portions 1100b being 120 degrees. Figure 7 , six floating modules 1000 can be spliced ​​on the water surface to form an enclosed area 2000, and further expanding the number of floating modules 1000 can form Figures 9-11 The water flotation device shown.

[0037] See also Figure 8 , a plurality of floating modules 1000 can be assembled to form a polygonal enclosed area 2000; or, in some better embodiments, refer to Figure 7 、 Figure 9-11 In order to maximize the area of ​​the enclosed region 2000 and improve area utilization and connection strength between the floating modules 1000, the enclosed region 2000 is circular, and both sides of the enclosed portion 1100b of the main floating unit 1100 are arc-shaped.

[0038] See also Figure 4 The main floating member 1100 may be an integrated structure, or, in some preferred embodiments, in order to reduce the difficulty of manufacturing the main floating member 1100, it may be designed as a structure composed of multiple floating plate units. Figure 5-6 The main float 1100 is composed of a plurality of float units 1110. Each float unit 1110 has a splicing end 1111 at one end and an extension end 1112 at the other end. The plurality of float units 1110 are spliced ​​together at the splicing ends 1111 to form a central portion 1100a of the main float 1100. The splicing ends 1111 and the extension ends 1112 of the float units 1110 form an enclosed portion 1100b. Preferably, the cross-section of the float units 1110 gradually decreases from the splicing end 1111 to the extension end 1112, such that the enclosed portion 1100b between the splicing end 1111 and the extension end 1112 is arc-shaped. After the plurality of float modules 1000 are spliced ​​together, the enclosed portions 1100b enclose a circular enclosed area 2000.

[0039] The main floating component 1100 and the central buoy 1200 are designed as modular splicing structures. On the one hand, the processing difficulty of the two is reduced. On the other hand, the float unit 1110 and the buoy unit 1210 can be made into standardized prefabricated parts. When in use, the appropriate number of prefabricated parts can be selected according to the characteristics of the water area and the usage scenario for splicing and installation. This can further improve the versatility of this embodiment, reduce production and transportation costs, and shorten the processing cycle.

[0040] Furthermore, the floating plate unit 1110 can be designed as a hollow box structure to reduce its overall mass and increase its buoyancy. In some preferred embodiments, the upper surface of the floating plate unit 1110, which serves as the working surface, can have a thicker wall thickness than its lower surface and side surfaces. For example, the cross-section of the floating plate unit 1110 can be designed as a trapezoid, with a larger top and smaller bottom. This maximizes the area of ​​the upper surface, which serves as the working surface, while minimizing the area of ​​the lower surface, which serves as the non-working surface, to maximize material utilization.

[0041] When multiple floating modules 1000 are connected, a flexible connection structure can be provided between adjacent floating modules 1000. This can improve the floating device's ability to withstand wind and waves, and reduce connection difficulty and stress. For example, the flexible connection structure can be a cable chain structure or an elastic buffer provided between adjacent floating plate units 1110.

[0042] Furthermore, the floating module 1000 of this embodiment can be made of a variety of materials, such as steel, concrete, rubber, ceramic, and composite materials. Its floating function can be achieved simply by properly adjusting the number and buoyancy of the central buoys 1200. In a preferred embodiment of the present application, to achieve both floating function and further improve its strength, corrosion resistance, and service life, the floating module is made of UHPC. UHPC possesses ultra-high compressive and tensile strength, metal-like tensile strain hardening properties, ultra-high durability and corrosion resistance, and excellent construction performance and environmental friendliness. Using UHPC to manufacture the floating module 1000 of this embodiment further enhances its wind and wave resistance, corrosion resistance, strength, and environmental friendliness. The floating module 1000 can be fabricated into prefabricated components, which can be quickly assembled to form the floating device.

[0043] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "some embodiments," "some examples," "exemplarily," "example," "preferably," or "further" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0044] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention description and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A floating module (1000), comprising a main floating member (1100) and a central buoy (1200), characterized in that: Place The main floating component comprises a central portion (1100a) and a plurality of enclosed portions (1100b) radially extending from the central portion (1100a), wherein the enclosed portions (1100b) are arc-shaped; When multiple floating modules (1000) are spliced ​​together, a closed enclosed area (2000) is formed by enclosing the arc-shaped enclosed portion (1100b); The central buoy (1200) is connected to the center of the lower surface of the main floating member (1100) and extends in the direction of water depth. An accommodating space is provided inside the central buoy (1200), and masses of different weights can be placed in the accommodating space so that the buoyancy of the central buoy (1200) underwater is adjustable. The main floating member (1100) and the central buoy (1200) are both made of UHPC material.

2. The floating module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central buoy (1200) is formed by axially splicing together a plurality of buoy units (1210), each of which is hollow inside, and a mass body can be placed inside the hollow interior of each buoy unit (1210).

3. The floating module according to claim 2, characterized in that: A detachable connection structure is provided between the main floating member (1100) and the buoy unit (1210), and between two adjacent buoy units (1210).

4. The floating module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main floating member (1100) comprises a plurality of floating plate units (1110), one end of each floating plate unit (1110) forms a spliced ​​end (1111) and the other end forms an extended end (1112), and a plurality of floating plate units (1110) are spliced ​​at the center via the spliced ​​ends (1111) to form a main floating member (1100).

5. The floating module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The floating plate unit (1110) is a hollow box structure.

6. The floating module according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the main floating members (1100) comprises three floating plate units (1110).

7. An assembled floating device, characterized by: It comprises a plurality of floating modules (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a plurality of the floating modules (1000) are connected together through the main floating member (1100) to form a floating device on water that can be extended arbitrarily in the horizontal direction; A flexible connection structure is provided between the enclosed portions (1100b) of two adjacent floating modules (1000); The enclosed area (2000) is a closed breeding area.

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