Marine flexible connection for floating pipes
By designing a flexible connection device, and using concave-convex rubber anti-collision blocks and steel chains to connect adjacent floating pipe units, the problem of connection instability of offshore floating photovoltaic floating pipe foundations under extreme environmental loads is solved, thereby improving the stability and economy of the structure.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TIANJIN UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing floating photovoltaic tube-type foundation structures are prone to collisions under extreme environmental loads, making it impossible to ensure the stability and strength of the connection.
Flexible connection devices are adopted, including Type A and Type B flexible connection devices. Adjacent floating pipe units are connected by concave and convex rubber anti-collision blocks and steel chains. The rubber anti-collision blocks deform under the action of external force to limit displacement, and the steel chains bear tensile and torsional forces to ensure the stability and flexibility of the connection.
It improves the connection strength between floating tube units, reduces the risk of structural damage, allows for deformation in wave environments, and is simple, economical and practical in construction.
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