A cruise ship rapid evacuation device

Abstract

The present invention provides a cruise ship rapid evacuation device, comprising: an installation cabin, the installation cabin being in a cubic shape, having a hatch that can be flipped outward around the bottom edge on one side and a slide entrance on the other side; a lifesaving mechanism disposed in the installation cabin, the lifesaving mechanism comprising an inflatable lifeboat and a lifesaving slide with one end connected to the inflatable lifeboat and the other end connected to the slide entrance, the lifesaving slide being folded and stored in the installation cabin; and a retractable mechanism disposed oppositely at both ends of the installation cabin, the retractable mechanism being connected to the hatch and the inflatable lifeboat and being used to flip the hatch outward to open it and then lower the inflatable lifeboat from the installation cabin to the sea surface. Passengers enter the lifesaving slide through the slide entrance and slide into the inflatable lifeboat, facilitating the rapid evacuation of people with limited mobility, such as the elderly and children, and preventing accidents in which passengers fall into the sea during transfer to the lifeboat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cruise ship life-saving equipment, and in particular to a cruise ship rapid evacuation device. Background Art

[0002] Cruise ships are an important means of transportation at sea for humans and play an important role in sightseeing and tourism.

[0003] When a maritime disaster occurs, rescue efforts often struggle to be carried out quickly and effectively due to factors such as the suddenness of the incident, the location's distance from high coastlines, and communication difficulties. In such situations, the most effective solution is for the crew to abandon ship and save themselves, and onboard life support equipment plays a crucial role in this situation. Currently, most ships are equipped with lifeboats suspended from the side of the cruise ship via brackets. This not only affects the ship's appearance and takes up a significant amount of usable floor space, but more importantly, passengers access the lifeboats via ropes. The ropes or wire ropes used to hoist the lifeboats can cause strong winds or unstable davits, causing the lifeboats to sway and potentially cause occupants to fall overboard, potentially causing injury. This operation is complex, unsafe, and time-consuming, making it prone to accidents like falling overboard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cruise ship rapid evacuation device, which can evacuate the passengers on the cruise ship in a timely, rapid and large-scale manner when a cruise ship encounters a shipwreck or a malfunction, thereby reducing the occurrence of passengers accidentally falling into the sea.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cruise ship rapid evacuation device, comprising:

[0006] An installation cabin, which is in the shape of a cube and has a door on one side that can be turned outward around the bottom edge and a slide entrance on the other side;

[0007] a lifesaving mechanism disposed in the installation cabin, the lifesaving mechanism comprising an inflatable lifeboat and a telescopic lifesaving slide connected at one end to the inflatable lifeboat and at the other end to the slide entrance, the lifesaving slide being foldable and retractable to be stored in the installation cabin;

[0008] The retractable and deployable mechanisms are arranged opposite to each other at two ends of the installation cabin, and are connected to the cabin door and the inflatable lifeboat, and are used to flip the cabin door outward to open it, and then lower the inflatable lifeboat from the installation cabin to the sea surface.

[0009] Furthermore, the retractable mechanism includes a support rod, a first hydraulic cylinder, a second hydraulic cylinder, a hoisting motor and a pulley; wherein,

[0010] The bottom end of the support rod is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the installation cabin, and the pulley is rotatably mounted on the top of the support rod, with the axial direction of the pulley being perpendicular to the axial direction of the support rod;

[0011] One end of the first hydraulic cylinder is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the installation cabin, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle of the support rod to push the support rod to rotate toward the cabin door around the connection with the bottom of the installation cabin;

[0012] One end of the second hydraulic cylinder is rotatably mounted on the top of the support rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the cabin door;

[0013] A steel wire rope is wound on the hoisting motor, and one end of the steel wire rope is hung on the inflatable lifeboat after passing around the pulley.

[0014] Furthermore, a support seat is provided on the bottom of the installation cabin, and the bottom end of the support rod is rotatably connected to the support seat through a pin shaft.

[0015] Furthermore, two lifesaving slides are provided, and the two lifesaving slides are arranged opposite to each other at intervals along the length direction of the installation cabin.

[0016] Furthermore, a switch mechanism for opening or closing the slide entrance is provided on the installation cabin, and the switch mechanism includes a sliding door and a switch assembly for driving the sliding door to open or close the slide entrance.

[0017] Furthermore, the switch assembly includes a switch motor and a spur rack, the switch motor is fixedly mounted on the top outside the installation cabin, the spur rack is horizontally and movably arranged on the top outside the installation cabin, and hanging parts are fixedly arranged at both ends of the spur rack. A movable hole for the movement of the hanging part is opened through the top of the installation cabin, and the hanging part passes downward through the movable hole and then enters the installation cabin and is connected to the top of the sliding door. The switch motor drives the spur rack to move through the gear to drive the sliding door to move.

[0018] Furthermore, rollers are rotatably mounted on both sides of the middle portion of the hanging member, and sliding grooves are provided on both side walls of the movable hole, and the rollers roll along the sliding grooves.

[0019] Furthermore, a personnel counting system is provided at the entrance of the slide;

[0020] The people counting system includes a sensing module, a counting module and a data display module; wherein,

[0021] The sensor module is arranged at the entrance of the slide and is used to send a counting trigger signal to the counting module after someone slides into the entrance of the slide;

[0022] The counting module is used to perform a cumulative count each time it receives a counting trigger signal, and send the count value to the data display module;

[0023] The data display module is installed on the outer side wall of the slide entrance and is used to display the counting value.

[0024] Furthermore, the sensing module is a photoelectric sensor; the counting module is a single chip microcomputer; and the data display module is a liquid crystal display.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the present invention are embodied in:

[0026] The device is compact in its stowed state and takes up little space when installed on a cruise ship. Once the inflatable lifeboat is lowered to the water and inflated, passengers slide into the lifeboat through the slideway entrance, facilitating the rapid evacuation of people with limited mobility, such as the elderly and children. This also allows for faster access to the lifeboat, preventing accidents such as passengers falling into the sea during transfer. The number of evacuated passengers is displayed on the LCD screen, facilitating accurate counting of evacuees. After aboard the lifeboat, passengers take their seats in order under the guidance of staff, preventing accidents such as crowding and trampling. The lifeboat can quickly transport evacuated passengers to other rescue vessels. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cruise ship rapid evacuation device after deployment provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cruise ship rapid evacuation device after deployment provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cruise ship rapid evacuation device after deployment provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 ;

[0030] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a lifting component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a reference state of a cruise ship rapid evacuation device when the inflatable lifeboat provided by an embodiment of the present invention is located in an installation cabin;

[0032] Among them, there are installation cabin 1, hatch 2, slide entrance 3, inflatable lifeboat 4, life slide 5, retracting and releasing mechanism 6, support rod 61, first hydraulic cylinder 62, second hydraulic cylinder 63, winch motor 64, pulley 65, wire rope 66, support seat 67, sliding door 7, switch motor 8, spur rack 9, lifting part 10, movable hole 11, gear 12, roller 13, slide 14, and LCD display 15. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following is a more detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to schematic diagrams. The advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are greatly simplified and not to exact scale, and are only used for the purpose of conveniently and clearly illustrating the embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a cruise ship rapid evacuation device comprising an installation cabin 1, a lifesaving mechanism located within the installation cabin 1, and retractable mechanisms 6 located oppositely at opposite ends of the installation cabin 1. The installation cabin 1 is cubical, with a door 2 on one side that can be tilted outward around its bottom edge and a slideway entrance 3 on the other side. The bottom of the door 2 is hingedly connected to the installation cabin 1 via a hinge. The installation cabin 1 is mounted on the edge of the cruise ship deck or on the side of a luxury cruise ship.

[0035] The lifesaving mechanism includes an inflatable lifeboat 4 and a telescopic lifesaver slide 5 connected to the inflatable lifeboat 4 at one end and to the slide entrance 3 at the other end. The lifesaver slide 5 is folded and stored in the installation cabin 1. The lifesaver slide 5 is made of high-strength fiber material with flame retardant properties and is reinforced with steel fibers on the outside. It has the characteristics of flame retardancy, wear resistance, aging resistance, high strength, easy folding, and long service life. It can be used normally in dangerous situations such as fire and shipwreck on the cruise ship. Multiple inflatable lifeboats 4 can be set up. After the inflatable lifeboat 4 falls to the sea surface, the seawater triggers the hydrostatic pressure switch, and the lifeboat begins to inflate and open. The inflatable lifeboat 4 has a power system and can move on the sea surface to transport the passengers on board to safe sea areas or other rescue ships.

[0036] The retracting and deploying mechanism 6 is connected to the hatch 2 and the inflatable lifeboat 4 and is used to flip the hatch 2 outward to open it and then lower the inflatable lifeboat 4 from the installation cabin 1 to the sea surface.

[0037] Specifically, the retracting and deploying mechanism 6 includes a support rod 61, a first hydraulic cylinder 62, a second hydraulic cylinder 63, a hoisting motor 64, and a pulley 65. The bottom end of the support rod 61 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the installation chamber 1, and the pulley 65 is rotatably mounted on the top of the support rod 61, with the axial direction of the pulley 65 perpendicular to the axial direction of the support rod 61. One end of the first hydraulic cylinder 62 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the installation chamber 1, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle of the support rod 61, thereby pushing the support rod 61 to rotate toward the hatch 2 around its connection with the bottom of the installation chamber 1. One end of the second hydraulic cylinder 63 is rotatably mounted on the top of the support rod 61, and the other end is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hatch 2. A steel wire rope 66 is wound around the hoisting motor 64. One end of the steel wire rope 66 passes over the pulley 65 and is then hoisted onto the inflatable lifeboat 4, thereby hoisting the inflatable lifeboat 4. Specifically, a support seat 67 is provided on the bottom of the installation cabin 1 , and the bottom end of the support rod 61 is rotatably connected to the support seat 67 via a pin shaft, and the support rod 61 rotates around the pin shaft.

[0038] When a rescue is needed, the administrator controls the extension of the first and second hydraulic cylinders 62, 63, to swing the hatch 2 outward and rotate the support rod 61 outward, thereby hoisting the inflatable lifeboat 4, which is installed in the installation chamber 1, out of the chamber 1. The winch motor 64 is activated to release the wire rope 66, lowering the inflatable lifeboat 4 to the sea surface. Once the inflatable lifeboat 4 reaches the sea surface, the seawater triggers the hydrostatic pressure switch, causing the lifeboat to inflate and open. The life chute 5 extends and pulls out as the inflatable lifeboat 4 descends.

[0039] In order to speed up the evacuation, two lifesaving slides 5 are provided, and the two lifesaving slides 5 are arranged opposite to each other along the length direction of the installation cabin 1 at intervals.

[0040] The installation chamber 1 is provided with a switch mechanism for opening and closing the slide entrance 3. The switch mechanism includes a sliding door 7 and a switch assembly for driving the sliding door 7 to open and close the slide entrance 3. Under normal circumstances, the switch assembly drives the sliding door 7 to close the slide entrance 3, preventing people from entering the slide entrance 3. In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation, the switch assembly is controlled to drive the sliding door 7 to open the slide entrance 3, allowing the passengers to enter the lifesaving chute 5 through the slide entrance 3 and slide into the inflatable lifeboat 4 that has been lowered to the sea surface.

[0041] Specifically, the switch assembly includes a switch motor 8 and a spur rack 9. The switch motor 8 is fixedly mounted on the top of the installation chamber 1. The spur rack 9 is horizontally and movably mounted on the top of the installation chamber 1. Suspension members 10 are fixedly mounted on both ends of the spur rack 9. A movable hole 11 is provided through the top of the installation chamber 1 for the movement of the suspension member 10. The suspension member 10 passes downward through the movable hole 11 and then into the installation chamber 1 and is connected to the top of the sliding door 7. The switch motor 8 drives the spur rack 9 to move via a gear 12, thereby driving the sliding door 7. Rollers 13 are rotatably mounted on both sides of the middle portion of the suspension member 10. Slide grooves 14 are provided on the walls on both sides of the movable hole 11, and the rollers 13 roll along the slide grooves 14. To protect the switch motor 8, an isolation cover can be installed outside the switch motor 8.

[0042] To accurately count the number of passengers who have been transferred, a people counting system is installed at the slide entrance 3. This system includes a sensor module, a counting module, and a data display module. The sensor module, located at the slide entrance 3, sends a count trigger signal to the counting module when a person enters the slide entrance 3. The counting module accumulates counts each time it receives a count trigger signal and sends the count value to the data display module. The data display module, mounted on the outer wall of the slide entrance 3, displays the count value.

[0043] In this embodiment, the sensing module may be a photoelectric sensor, the counting module may be a single chip microcomputer, and the data display module may be a liquid crystal display 15 .

[0044] In summary, the device has a compact structure when in the retracted state and occupies little space when installed on a cruise ship. When the inflatable lifeboat 4 is lowered to the water surface and inflated, passengers enter the life chute 5 through the chute entrance 3 and slide into the inflatable lifeboat 4, which facilitates the rapid evacuation of people with limited mobility, such as the elderly and children. Passengers enter the lifeboat more quickly, avoiding accidents such as passengers falling into the sea during the transfer to the lifeboat. The number of evacuated people will be displayed on the LCD 15, facilitating accurate counting of the number of evacuated people. After passengers land on the inflatable lifeboat 4, they take their seats in turn under the guidance of the staff, preventing accidents such as crowding and trampling. The inflatable lifeboat 4 can quickly transport evacuated passengers to other rescue ships.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any way. Any person skilled in the art who, without departing from the scope of the present invention, makes any equivalent substitution, modification, or other changes to the technical solution and technical content disclosed in the present invention shall be deemed to be within the scope of the present invention and still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cruise ship rapid evacuation device, characterized in that: include: An installation cabin (1), the installation cabin (1) being in a cubic shape, having a cabin door (2) that can be turned outward around a bottom edge on one side, and a slideway entrance (3) on the other side; A lifesaving mechanism is provided in the installation cabin (1), the lifesaving mechanism comprising an inflatable lifeboat (4) and a telescopic lifesaving slide (5) connected at one end to the inflatable lifeboat (4) and at the other end to the slide entrance (3), the lifesaving slide (5) being foldable and stored in the installation cabin (1); Retractable mechanisms (6) are located at opposite ends of the installation chamber (1), and are connected to the hatch (2) and the inflatable lifeboat (4). The retractable mechanisms (6) are used to flip the hatch (2) outward to open it, and then lower the inflatable lifeboat (4) from the installation chamber (1) to the sea surface. The retracting and unfolding mechanism (6) comprises a support rod (61), a first hydraulic cylinder (62), a second hydraulic cylinder (63), a hoisting motor (64) and a pulley (65); wherein the bottom end of the support rod (61) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the installation cabin (1), and the pulley (65) is rotatably mounted on the top of the support rod (61), and the axial direction of the pulley (65) is perpendicular to the axial direction of the support rod (61); One end of the first hydraulic cylinder (62) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the installation cabin (1), and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle of the support rod (61) to push the support rod (61) to rotate around the connection with the bottom of the installation cabin (1) toward one side of the cabin door (2); One end of the second hydraulic cylinder (63) is rotatably mounted on the top of the support rod (61), and the other end is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the cabin door (2); A steel wire rope (66) is wound around the hoisting motor (64), and one end of the steel wire rope (66) is passed around the pulley (65) and then hoisted onto the inflatable lifeboat (4); The installation cabin (1) is provided with a switch mechanism for opening or closing the slideway entrance (3), the switch mechanism comprising a sliding door (7) and a switch assembly for driving the sliding door (7) to open or close the slideway entrance (3); The switch assembly includes a switch motor (8) and a spur rack (9), wherein the switch motor (8) is fixedly mounted on the top of the installation cabin (1), and the spur rack (9) is horizontally and movably arranged on the top of the installation cabin (1). Hanging pieces (10) are fixedly arranged at both ends of the spur rack (9), and a movable hole (11) for the movement of the hanging piece (10) is opened through the top of the installation cabin (1). The hanging piece (10) passes downward through the movable hole (11) and then enters the installation cabin (1) and is connected to the top of the sliding door (7). The switch motor (8) drives the spur rack (9) to move through the gear (12) to drive the sliding door (7) to move. Rollers (13) are rotatably mounted on both sides of the middle of the hanging part (10), and sliding grooves (14) are provided on both side walls of the movable hole (11), and the rollers (13) roll along the sliding grooves (14).

2. A cruise ship rapid evacuation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support seat (67) is provided on the bottom of the installation cabin (1), and the bottom end of the support rod (61) is rotatably connected to the support seat (67) via a pin shaft.

3. A cruise ship rapid evacuation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two lifesaving slides (5) are provided, and the two lifesaving slides (5) are arranged opposite to each other at intervals along the length direction of the installation cabin (1).

4. A cruise ship rapid evacuation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A personnel counting system is also provided on the slide entrance (3); The people counting system includes a sensing module, a counting module and a data display module; wherein, The sensor module is arranged at the slide entrance (3) and is used to send a counting trigger signal to the counting module after a person slides into the slide entrance (3); The counting module is used to perform a cumulative count each time it receives a counting trigger signal, and send the count value to the data display module; The data display module is installed on the outer side wall of the slide entrance (3) and is used to display the count value.

5. A cruise ship rapid evacuation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sensing module is a photoelectric sensor; the counting module is a single chip microcomputer; and the data display module is a liquid crystal display (15).

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