A marine road support

By designing an adjustable ship-to-land transport support frame, the problem of existing equipment being unable to adapt to different types of ships was solved, achieving a stable land transport support effect and adapting to the land transport needs of various ship types.

CN116476721BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14GUANGDONG OCEAN UNIVERSITY
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-05-08
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing ship support equipment is not adaptable to different types of ships and has poor stability, making it difficult to stably support small ships during land transportation.

Method used

A ship-to-land transport support frame was designed, including a container floor and multiple fixed support frames. The support frames can move longitudinally, laterally, and vertically on the container floor and can be adjusted at multiple angles through hydraulic devices and rotators. With the help of infrared rangefinders and rubber granules, it ensures a tight fit with the bottom of the ship.

Benefits of technology

It provides stable support for ships of different types, models, and sizes, ensuring that ships do not sway from side to side during transportation and adapting to the land transportation needs of various ship types.

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Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of ship transportation technology, and relates to a ship land transportation support frame, which comprises a container bottom plate (1), a plurality of fixed support frames (2) are arranged on the container bottom plate (1), the plurality of fixed support frames (2) are used for supporting a ship (C) from both sides of the ship (C), the fixed support frame (2) can move longitudinally on the container bottom plate (1), the fixed support frame (2) comprises a transverse moving groove (22), a triangular support frame (23) capable of moving transversely in the transverse moving groove (22) is arranged in the transverse moving groove (22), a plurality of vertical hydraulic devices (24) are arranged on the bottom of the triangular support frame (23), and the top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of each vertical hydraulic device (24) is connected with a fixed support panel (25). The ship can be firmly placed on a flat car together with the ship, and the ship frame can be adapted to different monohull ships, so that the transportation of the small ship driven by the flat car is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of ship transportation technology, and relates to a ship support frame, and more particularly to a ship land transportation support frame. Background Technology

[0002] Ships are a general term for all kinds of vessels. They are means of transportation that can navigate or anchor in waterways for transport or operations. Ships have different technical performance, equipment and structural types according to different usage requirements.

[0003] Some vessels, especially smaller ones, require land-based transport to move completed, repaired, or salvaged vessels to the water. Supporting equipment is needed during transport to secure the vessels to flatbed trucks or similar structures for easier transport.

[0004] However, due to the different models and sizes of ships, the existing support equipment cannot meet the support needs of different ship models. Moreover, the existing support equipment can only support the ship from a few fixed points, and its stability is relatively poor.

[0005] Therefore, given the shortcomings of existing technologies, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of ship land transport support frame. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a ship land transport support frame that can be firmly placed on a flatbed truck together with the ship and can be adapted to the frame of different single ships, thereby realizing the transportation of small ships by flatbed truck towing.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A ship land transport support frame includes a container floor with multiple fixed support frames on the container floor for supporting the ship from both sides. The fixed support frames are characterized in that they are longitudinally movable on the container floor, each fixed support frame includes a transverse movement groove, within which a triangular support frame is provided for lateral movement. Multiple vertical hydraulic actuators are mounted at the bottom of each triangular support frame, and the top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of each vertical hydraulic actuator is connected to a fixed support panel, thereby enabling the fixed support panel to move vertically.

[0009] Preferably, the transverse moving groove includes a groove body, with a rotator provided on each of the two sides inside the groove body, and a transverse rack and a gear cooperating with the transverse rack provided on each of the two sides of the lower part of the triangular support frame. The gear is connected to the rotator so that the rotator can drive the gear to rotate and drive the triangular support frame to move laterally in the groove body through the rotation of the gear.

[0010] Preferably, the tank is further provided with a transverse hydraulic device, and the hydraulic telescopic rod of the transverse hydraulic device is connected to the end of the triangular support frame.

[0011] Preferably, the inner surface of the bottom plate of the trough is further provided with a transverse moving guide groove, and the outer surface of the bottom plate of the triangular support frame is provided with a transverse moving protrusion that cooperates with the transverse moving guide groove.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of each of the vertical hydraulic units is connected to the fixed support panel via a pivot, allowing the fixed support panel to rotate in the vertical plane.

[0013] Preferably, the fixed support panel includes a panel frame, the lower part of which is provided with a through hole for the pivot to pass through, and a plurality of fixed contact blocks are provided inside the panel frame. Both ends of each fixed contact block are connected to the panel frame through a rotating shaft, so that the fixed contact block can rotate relative to the panel frame.

[0014] Preferably, an infrared rangefinder is installed in the middle of the fixed contact block, and multiple protruding rubber particles are provided on the upward-facing side of the fixed contact block.

[0015] Preferably, the upper surface of the container floor is provided with a plurality of longitudinal moving slide rails, and the transverse moving groove is provided with a longitudinal fixing member that cooperates with the longitudinal moving slide rails, so that the transverse moving groove can move longitudinally on the moving slide rails through the longitudinal fixing member.

[0016] Preferably, the longitudinal fixing member is provided with a clamping mechanism to lock the transverse moving groove on the longitudinal moving slide rail.

[0017] Preferably, the lower surface of the container floor is provided with a plurality of button lock holes, which cooperate with twist locks to lock the container floor onto the flatbed truck.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the ship land transport support frame of the present invention has one or more of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0019] 1. The multiple fixed support panels of the present invention serve to support the ship and stabilize it from swaying from side to side. At the same time, in conjunction with the flatbed truck floor, the entire device and the ship can be firmly placed on the flatbed truck, thus adapting to the needs of different ship transportation.

[0020] 2. The fixed support panel of the present invention can be moved longitudinally, laterally and vertically, so as to be moved to a suitable position to support the ship. It is not only suitable for supporting ships of different types, models and sizes, but also provides more stable support.

[0021] 3. Each fixed contact block of the present invention is equipped with an infrared rangefinder and the fixed contact block can rotate within the range of 0° to 60° via a rotating shaft. Thus, the distance between the fixed contact block and the bottom of the ship is recorded at each angle by the infrared rangefinder. The closest angle is selected and rotated to that angle, so that it can be closer to and fit against the bottom of the ship, thus playing a stabilizing role. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention supporting a ship.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the container floor of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the container floor of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a front view of the fixed support frame of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a top view of the fixed support frame of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a front view of the fixed support frame of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention after removing the transverse movement groove.

[0028] Figure 7 This is an isometric view of the transverse movement groove of the fixed support frame of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a top view of the lateral movement groove of the fixed support frame of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a front view of the fixed support panel of the fixed support frame of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 10This is a right view of the fixed support panel of the fixed support frame of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To solve the support problems existing in the prior art for ship transportation by land, the inventors, after long-term research, invented a ship transportation support frame.

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0035] Figure 1 An isometric view of the ship land transport support frame of the present invention is shown when supporting a ship. (See figure) Figure 1 As shown, the ship land transport support frame of the present invention includes a container floor 1. A plurality of fixed support frames 2 are provided on the container floor 1. The plurality of fixed support frames 2 are used to support the ship C from both sides.

[0036] Preferably, the container floor 1 is provided with eight fixed support frames 2, and four fixed support frames 2 are provided on each side of the vessel C, so as to provide more stable support for the vessel C. Of course, if more support points are needed in actual application, the number of fixed support frames 2 can be increased.

[0037] The fixed support frame 2 can move longitudinally on the container floor 1. Therefore, the longitudinal position of the fixed support frame 2 on the container floor 1 can be adjusted according to the shape and size of the vessel C that needs to be supported, thereby facilitating better support of the vessel C.

[0038] In this invention, such as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the upper surface of the container floor 1 is provided with multiple longitudinal moving slide rails 11. Meanwhile, as... Figure 4As shown, the fixed support frame 2 has a longitudinal fixing member 21 that cooperates with the longitudinal moving slide rail 11. The longitudinal fixing member 21 is fastened to the longitudinal moving slide rail 11, which facilitates the longitudinal movement of the fixed support frame 2 on the longitudinal moving slide rail 11.

[0039] Preferably, the longitudinal fixing member 21 is provided with a clamping mechanism. Thus, when it is necessary to move the fixed support frame 2 longitudinally, the clamping mechanism can be opened; after the fixed support frame 2 is moved to a suitable position, the clamping mechanism can securely lock the fixed support frame 2 onto the container floor 1 to prevent loosening during transportation.

[0040] More preferably, four longitudinal sliding rails 11 are provided on the upper surface of the container floor 1. Furthermore, each fixed support frame 2 has two longitudinal fixing members 21. Thus, by cooperating one-to-one with the two longitudinal sliding rails 11, the fixed support frame 2 can move more smoothly.

[0041] Furthermore, in this invention, preferably, as shown in the example... Figure 3 As shown, the lower surface of the container floor 1 is provided with a plurality of buttonholes 12. The buttonholes 12 can cooperate with twist locks to lock the container floor 1 onto the flatbed truck.

[0042] More preferably, the lower surface of the container floor 1 is provided with four buttonholes 12, and the four buttonholes 12 are respectively located at the four corners of the lower surface of the container floor 1. This facilitates the more secure locking of the container floor 1 onto the flatbed truck.

[0043] like Figure 4-6 As shown, in this invention, the fixed support frame 2 includes a transverse moving groove 22. A longitudinal fixing member 21 is disposed on the transverse moving groove 22. For example, the upper portion of the longitudinal fixing member 21 has two protruding long plates. The long plates are welded to the transverse moving groove 22 so that the transverse moving groove 22 can be moved longitudinally by the longitudinal fixing member 21.

[0044] The transverse moving slot 22 is provided with a triangular support frame 23 that can move laterally within it. Multiple vertical hydraulic actuators 24 are installed at the bottom of the triangular support frame 23, and the top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of each vertical hydraulic actuator 24 is connected to a fixed support panel 25.

[0045] Therefore, by extending and retracting the hydraulic telescopic rod of the vertical hydraulic device 24, the fixed support panel 25 can be moved vertically, thereby enabling the vertical adjustment of the fixed support panel 25 relative to the container floor 1.

[0046] Preferably, three vertical hydraulic actuators 24 are installed at the bottom of the triangular support frame 23, and the lengths of the three vertical hydraulic actuators 24 and their hydraulic telescopic rods are all different. This facilitates better support for the curved hull of the ship.

[0047] In this invention, the vertical hydraulic device 24 utilizes the principle of hydraulic rods to provide strong support force, which can provide support force to prevent the ship from tilting left and right while meeting the requirements for vertical extension and retraction.

[0048] Among them, such as Figure 7 and 8 As shown, the transverse moving groove 22 includes a groove body 221. A rotator 222 is provided on each of the two sides inside the groove body 221. The rotator 222 can be an electric rotator. Thus, the rotator 222 can rotate under electric power.

[0049] At the same time, such as Figure 6 As shown, the lower two sides of the triangular support frame 23 are respectively provided with a transverse long slot, and the bottom of each transverse long slot is provided with a transverse rack 231. At the same time, a gear 232 is provided inside the transverse rack 231 to cooperate with it.

[0050] In this invention, the gear 232 is connected to the rotator 222, enabling the rotator 222 to drive the gear 232 to rotate. Simultaneously, the rotation of the gear 232, via the transverse rack 231, causes the triangular support frame 23 to move laterally within the groove 221. This allows for lateral adjustment of the fixed support panel 25 relative to the container floor 1.

[0051] Preferably, a transverse hydraulic actuator 27 is further provided inside the tank 221. The hydraulic telescopic rod of the transverse hydraulic actuator 27 is connected to the end of the triangular support frame 23.

[0052] Therefore, when the rotator 222 drives the triangular support frame 23 to move laterally via the gear 232 and the transverse rack 231, the hydraulic support rod of the transverse hydraulic device 27 is also stretched. Thus, when the ship's hull is fully lowered, the ship will exert a lateral force on the triangular support frame 23. The transverse hydraulic device 27 can counteract this lateral force, preventing the triangular support frame 23 from moving laterally under the ship's pressure, thereby ensuring stability.

[0053] More preferably, the inner surface of the bottom plate of the groove 221 is further provided with a transverse movement guide groove 223. The outer surface of the bottom plate of the triangular support frame 23 is provided with a transverse movement protrusion 233 that cooperates with the transverse movement guide groove 223. Thus, through the cooperation of the transverse movement guide groove 223 and the transverse movement protrusion 233, the transverse movement of the triangular support frame 23 can be restricted, making its movement more stable and preventing it from tilting.

[0054] Thus, in this invention, the fixed support panel 25 can be adjusted longitudinally, laterally, and vertically relative to the container floor 1, thereby moving to a suitable position to support the vessel C. Therefore, it is not only suitable for supporting vessels of different types, models, and sizes, but also provides more stable support.

[0055] Furthermore, in this invention, preferably, the top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of each of the vertical hydraulic actuators 24 is connected to the fixed support panel 25 via a pivot 26. This allows the fixed support panel 25 to rotate in the vertical plane.

[0056] Furthermore, a locking knob 28 is provided at the connection point between the fixed support panel 25 and the top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of the vertical hydraulic device 24. Thus, after adjusting the angle of the fixed support panel 25, it can be locked using the locking knob 28 to prevent free rotation, thereby ensuring the reliability of the support.

[0057] like Figure 9 and 10 As shown, in this invention, the fixed support panel 25 includes a panel frame 251. The lower part of the panel frame 251 has a through hole 253 for the pivot 26 to pass through. The panel frame 251 contains a plurality of fixed contact blocks 252. Both ends of each fixed contact block 252 are connected to the panel frame 251 via a rotating shaft 254. This allows the fixed contact blocks 252 to rotate relative to the panel frame 251, enabling the plurality of fixed contact blocks 252 to form a curved contact surface for better fit with the curved hull of the ship.

[0058] Preferably, the plate frame 251 is provided with three fixed contact blocks 252.

[0059] More preferably, an infrared rangefinder 256 is installed in the center of the fixed contact block 252, and multiple protruding rubber particles 255 are provided on the upward-facing side of the fixed contact block 252. The infrared rangefinder 256 can measure the distance between the fixed contact block 252 and the bottom of the ship at different angles, thereby facilitating better and more targeted adjustment of the angle of the fixed contact block 252. The protruding rubber particles 255 increase the friction between the fixed contact block 252 and the bottom of the ship, thus making the fixation more secure.

[0060] When using the ship land transport support frame of the present invention, a crane lifts the ship C out of the water and then places it above the ship land transport support frame of the present invention, at which point it is a certain distance from the flatbed of the flatbed truck. Workers select several reliable support points along the length of the ship as the contact areas between the fixed contact block 252 and the bottom of the ship. These contact areas serve to support the ship and stabilize it from lateral swaying.

[0061] After selecting a support point, the staff moves the transverse moving groove 22 to the corresponding position along the longitudinal moving slide rail 11 and locks it by the clamping mechanism on both sides of the longitudinal fixing member 21.

[0062] The rotator 22 is then controlled to rotate, thereby controlling the triangular support frame 23 to move laterally towards the bottom of the ship. Simultaneously with the lateral movement of the triangular support frame 23, the hydraulic support rod of the lateral hydraulic actuator 27 is also stretched. When the ship is fully lowered, a lateral force is exerted on the triangular support frame 23, which is counteracted by the hydraulic support rod of the lateral hydraulic actuator 27.

[0063] Then, adjust the length of the hydraulic telescopic rod of the vertical hydraulic unit 24 (i.e., adjust the distance between the fixed support panel 25 and the bottom of the boat) so that the fixed support panel 25 can contact the bottom of the boat. The hydraulic telescopic rods of the three vertical hydraulic units 24 on the triangular support frame 23 can be individually adjusted in length.

[0064] After adjusting the length of the hydraulic telescopic rod of the vertical hydraulic device 24, adjust the angle between the fixed support panel 25 and the hydraulic telescopic rod of the vertical hydraulic device 24 so that the fixed support panel 25 can better fit the bottom surface of the boat. After adjusting in place, tighten the locking knob 28 to fix the fixed support panel 25 relative to the hydraulic telescopic rod of the vertical hydraulic device 24.

[0065] Finally, each of the fixed support blocks 252 is equipped with an infrared rangefinder 256, and each fixed support block 252 can rotate via a rotating shaft 254 with a rotation angle from 0° to 60°. In this way, the infrared rangefinder 256 records the distance between the fixed support block 252 and the hull bottom at each angle, selects the closest angle, and rotates the fixed support block 252 to that angle and fixes it. Since the curvature of the hull bottom surface, especially near the bow, changes significantly, this method allows the fixed support block 252 to be closer to and fit more closely to the hull bottom, thus providing stability.

[0066] Finally, the entire ship land transport support frame and the ship can be firmly placed on a flatbed truck, thereby enabling the flatbed truck to tow small ships for land transport.

[0067] The above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. All obvious variations or modifications derived from the technical solutions of the present invention are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ship land transport support frame, comprising a container floor (1), wherein a plurality of fixed support frames (2) are provided on the container floor (1), the plurality of fixed support frames (2) being used to support the ship (C) from both sides, characterized in that, The fixed support frame (2) is capable of longitudinal movement on the container floor (1). The fixed support frame (2) includes a transverse movement groove (22), and a triangular support frame (23) capable of transverse movement is provided in the transverse movement groove (22). Multiple vertical hydraulic actuators (24) are installed at the bottom of the triangular support frame (23), and a fixed support panel (25) is connected to the top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of each vertical hydraulic actuator (24), so that the fixed support panel (25) can move vertically. The transverse movement groove (22) includes a groove body (221), and a rotator (222) is provided on each of the two sides inside the groove body (221). A transverse rack (231) and a transverse toothed rack are provided on each of the two sides of the lower part of the triangular support frame (23). A gear (232) is engaged with the transverse rack (231). The gear (232) is connected to the rotator (222) so that the rotator (222) can drive the gear (232) to rotate and drive the triangular support frame (23) to move laterally in the groove (221) through the rotation of the gear (232). A transverse hydraulic device (27) is also provided in the groove (221). The hydraulic telescopic rod of the transverse hydraulic device (27) is connected to the end of the triangular support frame (23). A transverse moving guide groove (223) is also provided on the inner surface of the bottom plate of the groove (221). A transverse moving protrusion (233) is provided on the outer surface of the bottom plate of the triangular support frame (23) to engage with the transverse moving guide groove (223).

2. The ship land transport support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the hydraulic telescopic rod of each of the vertical hydraulic units (24) is connected to the fixed support panel (25) via a pivot (26), so that the fixed support panel (25) can rotate in the vertical plane.

3. The ship land transport support frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed support panel (25) includes a panel frame (251). The lower part of the panel frame (251) is provided with a through hole (253) for the pivot (26) to pass through. The panel frame (251) is provided with a plurality of fixed contact blocks (252). Both ends of each fixed contact block (252) are connected to the panel frame (251) through a rotating shaft (254), so that the fixed contact block (252) can rotate relative to the panel frame (251).

4. The ship land transport support frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, An infrared rangefinder (256) is installed in the middle of the fixed contact block (252), and a plurality of protruding rubber particles (255) are provided on the upward-facing side of the fixed contact block (252).

5. The ship land transport support frame according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the container floor (1) is provided with a plurality of longitudinal moving slide rails (11), and the transverse moving groove (22) is provided with a longitudinal fixing member (21) that cooperates with the longitudinal moving slide rails (11), so that the transverse moving groove (22) can move longitudinally on the moving slide rails (11) through the longitudinal fixing member (21).

6. The ship land transport support frame according to claim 5, characterized in that, The longitudinal fixing member (21) is provided with a clamping mechanism so as to lock the transverse moving groove (22) on the longitudinal moving slide rail (11).

7. The ship land transport support frame according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower surface of the container floor (1) is provided with a plurality of button lock holes (12), which cooperate with twist locks to lock the container floor (1) onto the flatbed truck.

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