Bulk cargo berth for rough weather conditions
By designing a structure with motor-driven berth gates, dampers, and movable fixed piles on the bulk cargo berth, the problems of poor collision resistance and low stability were solved, improving the safety and efficiency of the bulk cargo berth under high wind and wave conditions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing bulk cargo berths suffer from poor collision protection, low stability, and the inability to adjust the position of fixed piles, resulting in low efficiency and poor safety in bulk cargo handling.
A structure including a wharf berth, anti-collision device, movable fixed piles and berth gate is designed. The berth gate is closed to isolate the water body by motor drive, and the impact force is reduced by dampers and springs. The position of the movable fixed piles is adjusted to improve stability and anti-collision performance.
It improves the stability and collision protection of bulk cargo berths under high wind and wave conditions, enhances ship safety and handling efficiency, and improves the applicability and practicality of the terminal.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of bulk cargo berths, and more specifically to a bulk cargo berth for use under conditions of high winds and waves. Background Technology
[0002] A bulk carrier berth is a dock specifically designed for bulk carriers to berth and load / unload cargo. Bulk cargo refers to unpackaged goods such as coal, ore, cement, and grain. Compared to container ships, bulk carriers are typically larger and carry more loosely packed cargo. Bulk shipping generally requires specialized ports and facilities for operation, and bulk carrier berths are an important type of such facility. Bulk carrier berths are usually built in deep-water areas to facilitate the entry and exit of large bulk carriers.
[0003] Existing bulk cargo berths, such as the prefabricated floating platform for bulk cargo terminals disclosed in Chinese patent CN218436875U, include a mounting frame detachably fixed to the berth and a floating platform detachably disposed within the mounting frame. The mounting frame has a fixing anchor at its bottom for securing it, and a buffer strip for cushioning vessels is fixed to the side of the mounting frame away from the berth. While this design of prefabricated floating platforms for bulk cargo terminals can improve the efficiency of loading and unloading at the terminal, its stability is poor. Generally, ship berths are connected to external water sources. When a ship enters the berth, due to the water source connection, the external water is affected by environmental factors, generating waves. These waves, in turn, cause waves within the berth, ultimately causing the ship to rock, affecting the efficiency of bulk cargo handling and reducing safety.
[0004] Furthermore, existing bulk cargo berths have poor collision protection performance. Generally, tires are bolted to the inner wall of the berth as a collision protection device, such as the plastic fender disclosed in Chinese patent CN2780618Y. This plastic fender has a central post made of low-density polyethylene in the middle, an outer protective layer made of high-density polyethylene, and a low-density polyethylene interlayer filled between the central post and the protective layer, with several fiberglass rods evenly distributed in the interlayer. Although this design can be applied to the collision environment between the berth and the ship, due to the low cushioning performance of the tires, its collision protection performance is poor, and therefore it cannot effectively achieve a buffering effect between the berth and the ship. In severe impacts, it may even damage the bulk cargo berth. Moreover, the position of the anchor piles in existing bulk cargo berths cannot be adjusted. The position of the anchor piles is generally fixed. Since the size of the ships berthed at the berth varies, or the position of the ropes on the ships differs, the fixed piles, whose positions cannot be adjusted, are difficult to adapt to ships of different sizes and positions when securing the ships.
[0005] Therefore, in response to the problems of poor collision protection, low stability, and inability to adjust the position of fixed piles in existing bulk carrier berths, there is an urgent need to design a new type of bulk carrier berth. Summary of the Invention
[0006] To address the problems of poor collision protection, low stability, and non-adjustable fixed pile positions in existing bulk cargo berths, this application designs a bulk cargo berth for use under high wind and wave conditions, aiming to improve the stability and collision protection of the bulk cargo berth and achieve the technical effect of adjustable fixed piles.
[0007] A bulk cargo berth for use in high wind and wave conditions includes a wharf berth, wherein a first chute is provided at the bottom front end of the wharf berth and a berth gate is provided on the first chute;
[0008] The left and right inner walls of the berth are equipped with anti-collision devices;
[0009] A second chute is provided on the top of the left and right side walls of the berth, and a movable fixed pile is installed in the second chute.
[0010] Preferably, the anti-collision device includes a telescopic shaft, a damper, a first spring, and an anti-collision plate;
[0011] The telescopic shaft is installed on the left and right inner walls of the dock berth;
[0012] The damper is disposed between the telescopic shaft and the berth, and a first spring is nested outside the damper.
[0013] Preferably, the movable fixed stake includes a second slider and a locking rod;
[0014] The second slider is slidably fitted with a snap-fit rod; the second slider is located within the second slide groove;
[0015] A limiting plate is provided in the middle of the latching rod. The limiting plate is located in the cavity of the second slider. A second spring is also provided between the limiting plate and the cavity of the second slider.
[0016] The bottom of the second slide is also provided with a snap-fit hole.
[0017] Preferably, a pull block is provided at the top of the latching rod;
[0018] The fixing pile is located on top of the second slider.
[0019] Preferably, the bottom of the berth gate is provided with a first slider, and the bottom of the first slider is provided with a roller, which is located in a first groove.
[0020] Preferably, a screw is provided on the inner side of the first slider, and one end of the screw passes through the inner wall of the dock berth and is connected to the motor;
[0021] The other end of the screw is slidably connected to the inner wall of the other side of the berth.
[0022] The inner wall of the first slider is provided with an inner wall thread, and is connected to the screw drive through the inner wall thread.
[0023] Preferably, the anti-collision plate is further provided with an anti-collision pad.
[0024] Preferably, a ramp is provided on the inner rear wall of the berth, and the ramp is connected to the inner rear wall of the berth via an electric telescopic rod.
[0025] Preferably, the top of the berth is equipped with lighting.
[0026] Preferably, the inner wall of the wharf berth is also printed with a water level line.
[0027] The beneficial effects obtained by this invention are as follows:
[0028] 1. This application designs a bulk cargo berth for use in conditions of high winds and waves. The rotation of a motor drives a screw to rotate, which in turn drives a first slider to move along a first chute, thereby closing the berth door and isolating the water in the berth from the outside world. This ensures the stability of the water in the berth, thereby ensuring the stability of the ship and ultimately achieving the technical effect of improving the efficiency and safety of bulk cargo handling.
[0029] 2. The present application designs a bulk cargo berth for use in high wind and wave conditions. When a ship collides with the anti-collision plate, the anti-collision plate drives the telescopic shaft to move. Under the action of the damper and the first spring, the telescopic shaft weakens the impact force, thus improving the anti-collision performance of the berth and achieving the technical effect of ensuring the safety of the ship and avoiding losses.
[0030] 3. This application designs a bulk cargo berth for use under conditions of high winds and waves. By moving a pull block, the locking rod is moved, causing the locking rod to disengage from the locking hole. Then, the fixed pile is moved to the desired position. After the pull block is released, the locking rod engages with the new locking hole under the action of a second spring, ensuring that the fixed pile can be fixed in the new position. Through the above design, this application can achieve the purpose of adjusting the position of the fixed pile, and ultimately improve the applicability and practicality of the berth terminal.
[0031] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0032] The above and other objects, advantages and features of this application will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In all drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0034] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 3 This is a top sectional view of the structure of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 4 This is the present invention. Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0038] Figure 5 This is a side sectional view of the structure of the present invention;
[0039] Figure 6 This is the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle;
[0040] Reference numerals: 1. Dock berth; 2. First chute; 3. First slider; 4. Screw; 5. Motor; 6. Berth gate; 7. Telescopic shaft; 8. Damper; 9. First spring; 10. Anti-collision plate; 11. Roller; 12. Platform; 13. Electric telescopic pole; 14. Protective shell; 15. Fixed pile; 16. Anti-collision pad; 17. Lighting light; 18. Water level line; 19. Second chute; 20. Second slider; 21. Connecting rod; 22. Limiting plate; 23. Second spring; 24. Connecting hole; 25. Pull block. Detailed Implementation
[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. In the following description, specific details such as specific configurations and components are provided merely to help fully understand the embodiments of this application. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. In addition, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of known functions and structures are omitted in the embodiments.
[0042] It should be understood that the phrase "an embodiment" or "this embodiment" throughout the specification means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic related to the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this application. Therefore, "an embodiment" or "this embodiment" appearing throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0043] Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples within this application. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.
[0044] In this article, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, B exists alone, and A and B exist simultaneously. The term " / and" in this article describes another type of relationship between related objects, indicating that two relationships can exist. For example, A / and B can mean: A exists alone, and A and B exist alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the related objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship.
[0045] In this article, the term "at least one" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, "at least one of A and B" can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone.
[0046] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0047] Example 1
[0048] This embodiment mainly introduces a first design for a bulk cargo berth under conditions of high winds and waves. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a top sectional view of the structure of the present invention. Its specific structure includes a wharf berth 1, characterized in that a first chute 2 is provided at the bottom front end of the wharf berth 1, and a berth gate 6 is provided on the first chute 2;
[0049] The left and right inner walls of the wharf berth 1 are equipped with anti-collision devices;
[0050] The top of the left and right side walls of the berth 1 is provided with a second chute 19, and a movable fixed pile 15 is provided in the second chute 19.
[0051] Furthermore, a first slider 3 is provided at the bottom of the berth gate 6, and a roller 11 is provided at the bottom of the first slider 3, for reference. Figure 2 The roller 11 is located in the first groove 2. By setting the roller 11, friction is reduced and operation is facilitated.
[0052] Furthermore, a screw 4 is provided on the inner side of the first slider 3, and one end of the screw 4 passes through the inner wall of the dock berth 1 and is connected to the motor 5.
[0053] The other end of the screw 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the other side of the berth 1.
[0054] The inner wall of the first slider 3 is provided with an inner wall thread, and is connected to the screw 4 through the inner wall thread.
[0055] Furthermore, the motor 5 is fixed to the outer wall surface of the berth 1. The rotation of the motor 5 drives the screw 4 to rotate, and the rotation of the screw 4 drives the first slider 3 to move along the first slide groove 2. The movement of the first slider 3 drives the berth door 6 to move, closing the berth door 6 and isolating the water in the berth 1 from the outside world. This method can achieve good stability, ensure the stability of the water, and thus ensure the stability of the ship, improve the working efficiency of bulk cargo, and improve safety.
[0056] Further reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A protective shell 14 is bolted to the surface of the berth 1, and the motor 5 is located inside the protective shell 14. The motor 5 is protected by the protective shell 14.
[0057] Furthermore, a lighting lamp 17 is installed on the top of the berth 1 to provide illumination for bulk cargo.
[0058] Furthermore, water level lines 18 are printed on the inner wall of the wharf berth 1, which facilitates the observation of water levels.
[0059] This embodiment designs a bulk cargo berth for use in high wind and wave conditions. A motor drives a screw to rotate, which in turn moves a first slider along a first chute. This movement of the first slider moves the berth door, closing it and isolating the water within the berth from the outside environment. This method achieves good stability, ensuring water stability and thus ship stability, improving the efficiency and safety of bulk cargo handling.
[0060] Example 2
[0061] Based on Embodiment 1 above, this embodiment mainly introduces a second design for bulk cargo berths under high wind and wave conditions. Please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Specifically, it includes a wharf berth 1, characterized in that a first chute 2 is provided at the bottom front end of the wharf berth 1, and a berth gate 6 is provided on the first chute 2;
[0062] The left and right inner walls of the wharf berth 1 are equipped with anti-collision devices;
[0063] The top of the left and right side walls of the berth 1 is provided with a second chute 19, and a movable fixed pile 15 is provided in the second chute 19.
[0064] Furthermore, the anti-collision device includes a telescopic shaft 7, a damper 8, a first spring 9, and an anti-collision plate 10;
[0065] The telescopic shaft 7 is installed on the left and right inner walls of the dock berth 1;
[0066] The damper 8 is disposed between the telescopic shaft 7 and the berth 1, and a first spring 9 is nested outside the damper 8.
[0067] When the ship collides with the anti-collision plate 10, the anti-collision plate 10 drives the telescopic shaft 7 to move. The telescopic shaft 7, under the action of the damper 8 and the first spring 9, weakens the impact force, thus achieving good anti-collision performance, ensuring the safety of the ship and avoiding losses.
[0068] For further details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 A ramp 12 is provided on the inner rear wall of the berth 1. The ramp 12 is connected to the inner rear wall of the berth 1 via an electric telescopic rod 13. By providing the ramp 12 and the electric telescopic rod 13, it is easy to connect ships, thereby facilitating bulk cargo.
[0069] For further details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The surface of the anti-collision plate 10 is provided with anti-collision pads 16, which improves the anti-collision performance.
[0070] This embodiment designs a bulk cargo berth for use in high wind and wave conditions. When a ship collides with the anti-collision plate, the anti-collision plate drives the telescopic shaft to move. The telescopic shaft moves under the action of a damper and a first spring, which weakens the impact force, thus achieving good anti-collision performance, ensuring the safety of the ship and avoiding losses.
[0071] Example 3
[0072] Based on the above embodiments 1-2, this embodiment mainly provides a third design for bulk cargo berths under conditions of high winds and waves, specifically including a wharf berth 1, characterized in that a first chute 2 is provided at the bottom front end of the wharf berth 1, and a berth gate 6 is provided on the first chute 2.
[0073] The left and right inner walls of the wharf berth 1 are equipped with anti-collision devices;
[0074] The top of the left and right side walls of the berth 1 is provided with a second chute 19, and a movable fixed pile 15 is provided in the second chute 19.
[0075] For further details, please refer to... Figure 5 The movable fixed pile 15 includes a second slider 20 and a snap-fit rod 21;
[0076] The second slider 20 is slidably sleeved with a snap-fit rod 21; the second slider 20 is located within the second slide groove 19;
[0077] A limiting plate 22 is provided in the middle of the latching rod 21. The limiting plate 22 is located in the cavity of the second slider 20. A second spring 23 is also provided between the limiting plate 22 and the cavity of the second slider 20.
[0078] The bottom of the second slide groove 19 is also provided with a snap-fit hole 24.
[0079] Furthermore, a pull block 25 is provided at the top of the latching rod 21;
[0080] The fixing pile 15 is located on top of the second slider 20.
[0081] The inner wall of the second chute 19 is provided with a snap-fit hole 24, which snaps into the snap-fit rod 21. The top of the second slider 20 is bolted with a fixing post 15. By moving the pull block 25, the pull block 25 moves and drives the snap-fit rod 21 to move. The movement of the snap-fit rod 21 disengages it from the snap-fit hole 24. Then, the fixing post 15 is moved to the desired position. After the pull block 25 is released, the snap-fit rod 21 snaps into the snap-fit hole 24 under the action of the second spring 23. This method of fixing the fixing post 15 can achieve the purpose of adjusting the position of the fixing post 15, improving the applicability and practicality of the berth terminal and making it convenient to use.
[0082] refer to Figure 6 A pull block 25 is bolted to the top of the locking rod 21. By setting the pull block 25, the locking rod 21 can be moved easily and is convenient to use.
[0083] Brief description of the operation: The rotation of motor 5 drives screw 4 to rotate, which in turn drives the first slider 3 to move along the first slide groove 2. The movement of the first slider 3 drives the berth door 6 to move, closing the berth door 6 and isolating the water in the dock berth 1 from the outside world, thus achieving good stability. When the ship collides with the anti-collision plate 10, the anti-collision plate 10 drives the telescopic shaft 7 to move. Under the action of the damper 8 and the first spring 9, the telescopic shaft 7 weakens the impact force, thus achieving good anti-collision performance. The pull block 25 is moved, which drives the locking rod 21 to move. The movement of the locking rod 21 disengages it from the locking hole 24. Then, the fixed pile 15 is moved to the desired position. After the fixed pile 15 is moved, the pull block 25 is released, and the locking rod 21 engages with the locking hole 24 under the action of the second spring 23, fixing the fixed pile 15 and achieving the purpose of adjusting the position of the fixed pile 15.
[0084] This embodiment designs a bulk cargo berth for use in high wind and wave conditions. By moving a pull block, the pull block moves a locking rod, which disengages from the locking hole. Then, the fixing pile is moved to the desired position. After the fixing pile is moved, the pull block is released, and the locking rod engages with the locking hole under the action of a second spring, thus fixing the fixing pile. This method can achieve the purpose of adjusting the position of the fixing pile, improving the applicability and practicality of the berth terminal and making it convenient to use.
[0085] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various modifications and variations. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, integrations, and parameter alterations to these embodiments within the spirit and principles of the present invention, achieved through conventional substitutions or by achieving the same function without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A bulk cargo berth for use in rough weather conditions, comprising a quay berth (1), characterized in that The bottom front end of the wharf berth (1) is provided with a first sliding groove (2), and the first sliding groove (2) is provided with a berth door (6); The left and right inner walls of the wharf berth (1) are provided with anti-collision devices; the top of the left and right side walls of the wharf berth (1) is provided with a second sliding groove (19), and the second sliding groove (19) is provided with a movable fixed pile (15) and a clamping hole (24) in the bottom; The anti-collision device comprises a telescopic shaft (7), a damper (8), a first spring (9) and an anti-collision plate (10); the telescopic shaft (7) is arranged on the left and right inner walls of the wharf berth (1); the damper (8) is arranged between the telescopic shaft (7) and the wharf berth (1), and the damper (8) is externally nested with the first spring (9); The movable fixed pile (15) comprises a second sliding block (20) and a clamping rod (21); the clamping rod (21) is slidably sleeved in the second sliding block (20); the second sliding block (20) is located in the second sliding groove (19); the clamping rod (21) is provided with a limiting plate (22) in the middle and a pull block (25) at the top; the limiting plate (22) is located in the cavity of the second sliding block (20), and a second spring (23) is further arranged between the limiting plate (22) and the cavity of the second sliding block (20); The bottom of the berth door (6) is provided with a first sliding block (3), the inner side of the first sliding block (3) is provided with a screw rod (4), one end of the screw rod (4) penetrates through the inner wall of the wharf berth (1) and is connected with a motor (5).
2. A bulk cargo berth for use in heavy weather conditions according to claim 1, characterised in that, The fixed pile (15) is arranged on the top of the second sliding block (20).
3. A bulk cargo berth for use in heavy weather conditions according to claim 1, characterised in that, The bottom of the first sliding block (3) is provided with a roller (11), and the roller (11) is located in the first sliding groove (2).
4. A bulk cargo berth for use in heavy weather conditions according to claim 1 or 3, characterised in that, The other end of the screw rod (4) is slidably connected with the other side of the inner wall of the wharf berth (1); The inner wall of the first sliding block (3) is provided with an inner wall thread, and the first sliding block (3) is in transmission connection with the screw rod (4) through the inner wall thread.
5. A bulk cargo berth for use in heavy weather conditions according to claim 1, characterised in that, The anti-collision plate (10) is further provided with an anti-collision pad (16).
6. A bulk cargo berth for use in heavy weather conditions according to claim 1, characterised in that, The rear end inner wall of the wharf berth (1) is provided with a clamping plate (12), and the clamping plate (12) is connected with the rear end inner wall of the wharf berth (1) through an electric telescopic rod (13).
7. A bulk cargo berth for use in heavy weather conditions according to claim 1, characterised in that, The top of the wharf berth (1) is provided with an illuminating lamp (17).
8. A bulk cargo berth for use in heavy weather conditions according to claim 1, characterised in that, The inner wall of the wharf berth (1) is further printed with a water level line (18).
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