A floating bridge type OWC power generation device

Abstract

The present application discloses a floating bridge type OWC power generation device, which belongs to the field of water surface equipment. It solves the problems of single function, high construction cost and poor working environment conditions of the floating bridge structure in the prior art, and at the same time improves the power generation efficiency of the OWC wave energy device. In the present application, the floating bridge body has buoyancy in the water; the floating bridge type OWC power generation device also includes an oscillating water column type power generation device; the oscillating water column type power generation device has an air chamber and a turbine generator; the air chamber is columnar, and has openings at both ends of the air chamber and the openings at both ends of the air chamber are connected; the turbine generator is located in the floating bridge body; one of the openings of the air chamber is connected to the power input end of the turbine generator, and the other opening of the air chamber is located under the floating bridge body. The floating bridge type OWC power generation device of the present invention reduces the bumps of the bridge deck by utilizing the energy obtained by OWC power generation, improves the stability of the floating bridge, and thus enhances the safety and use effect of the floating bridge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a floating bridge type OWC power generation device, belonging to the field of floating bridge equipment. Background Art

[0002] At present, floating bridges are bridges supported on the water surface by the principle of buoyancy, and are mainly used to build temporary bridges in short-term or emergency situations. Floating bridges have the advantages of fast construction, good temporary properties, and strong adjustability, so they are widely used in wars, disaster relief, etc. The following are several existing floating bridge technology solutions:

[0003] Catenary floating bridge: This floating bridge is composed of steel cables and wooden bridge decks, which are suspended on the water surface by steel cables. The advantage is that it can be built quickly and supports the passage of vehicles. However, the disadvantage of this scheme is that the load-bearing capacity is low and it is not suitable for long spans across the water surface.

[0004] Floating pontoon: This pontoon consists of bulk pontoons, bridge decks, connectors, etc. The pontoons are filled with gas or foam materials to make the bridge deck float on the water. The advantages are that it is easy to build, can cope with long spans and large flow rivers, and has a wide range of applicability. The disadvantages are that it has high requirements for design, processing, assembly, etc., high cost, and is not suitable for use in tidal and windy areas.

[0005] The main disadvantages of existing floating bridges include:

[0006] Poor stability: At sea, affected by wind and waves, the floating bridge is prone to shaking, affecting its use effect and safety.

[0007] Poor durability: Seawater corrosion and adverse weather conditions can cause damage to the components of the pontoon, requiring frequent repairs and replacements.

[0008] Low energy efficiency: Traditional floating bridges can only be used as a means of transportation or venue, and are unable to utilize natural resources such as waves and tides for energy.

[0009] With the development of floating bridge technology, more and more floating bridges are now appearing, but few of them are coupled with marine energy for power generation and stabilization. Known floating bridge power generation devices all use built-in turbines to generate hydropower, but they have shortcomings such as low head, high requirements for water flow velocity, low power generation efficiency, and high construction cost. In addition, the application scenario is only in inland rivers. In the ocean, seawater corrodes turbine blades severely. Summary of the invention

[0010] The present invention provides a floating bridge type OWC power generation device, which reduces the bumps of the bridge deck by utilizing the energy gained from OWC power generation, improves the stability of the floating bridge, and thus enhances the safety and use effect of the floating bridge. In addition, it can also provide power supply for daily lighting of the floating bridge by converting wave energy into electrical energy.

[0011] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is a floating bridge type OWC power generation device, including a floating bridge body, the floating bridge body has buoyancy in water; the floating bridge type OWC power generation device also includes an oscillating water column type power generation device;

[0012] The oscillating water column type power generation device comprises an air chamber and a turbine generator; the air chamber is columnar, and has openings at both ends of the air chamber, and the openings at both ends of the air chamber are connected;

[0013] The turbine generator is located inside the floating bridge body;

[0014] One of the openings of the air chamber is connected to the power input end of the turbine generator, and the other opening of the air chamber is located under the floating bridge body.

[0015] Optimally, in the above floating bridge type OWC power generation device, the floating bridge body includes a plurality of floating plate units, and the floating plate units are plate-shaped;

[0016] All the floating plate units are connected in sequence; there is a connecting piece between two adjacent floating plate units, and the two adjacent floating plate units are connected through the connecting piece.

[0017] Optimally, the above floating bridge type OWC power generation device has a plurality of turbine generators arranged in the floating bridge body;

[0018] At least some of the floating plate units are provided with turbine generators;

[0019] Each turbine generator is connected to at least two air chambers.

[0020] Optimally, the above-mentioned floating bridge type OWC power generation device further includes a plurality of air bags;

[0021] Among all the floating plate units, at least some of the floating plate units are connected to air bags;

[0022] The air bag is connected below the floating plate unit.

[0023] Optimally, in the above floating bridge type OWC power generation device, there is an airbag connecting member between the airbag and the floating plate unit, and the airbag and the floating plate unit are connected by the airbag connecting member;

[0024] The airbag connecting component comprises a slide rail and a sliding member, and the sliding member is slidably inserted in the slide rail.

[0025] Optimally, in the above floating bridge type OWC power generation device, the top end of the sliding member has a buffer device; the buffer device includes a damper and a spring;

[0026] One end of the damper is fixed to the top end of the sliding member, and the other end of the damper is fixed to the lower surface of the floating bridge body;

[0027] The spring is sleeved on the damper, and two ends of the spring are respectively in contact with the sliding member and the lower surface of the floating bridge body.

[0028] Optimally, in the above-mentioned floating bridge type OWC power generation device, the end where the air chamber is connected to the power input end of the turbine generator is provided with a breathable and waterproof membrane.

[0029] Optimally, in the above floating bridge type OWC power generation device, there is a gas communication channel between the power input end of the turbine generator and the air inlet of the air bag;

[0030] The middle section of the gas communication channel is provided with a closable valve device.

[0031] Optimally, in the above-mentioned floating bridge type OWC power generation device, the airbag is spliced ​​by high-strength PVC coated fabric into a closed container with an air inlet.

[0032] The advantages of this application are:

[0033] The technical solution of the present application utilizes the energy of waves to provide energy for the floating bridge, so that the floating bridge can realize the functions of autonomous inflation and deflation and night lighting, reducing the cost of manual inflation and electricity costs, and even a certain section of the floating bridge can be used as a temporary floating board to deal with emergency natural disasters such as floods. At the same time, the oscillating water column wave energy power generation floating bridge provided by the present invention can also achieve the purpose of wave elimination by utilizing the oscillating water column wave energy for energy conversion, further reducing the structural stress and reducing the degree of bumps of vehicles / pedestrians walking on the bridge, thereby enhancing the safety and use effect of the floating bridge. In addition, the oscillating water column wave energy power generation floating bridge provided by the present invention can also use anti-corrosion materials and advanced manufacturing technology to improve the durability of the floating bridge and reduce the cost of maintenance and replacement. Moreover, the position of the limiter can be manually controlled to achieve the requirements of changing the draft depth of the floating bridge and the draft depth of the oscillating water column air chamber, so as to meet the ability to work normally under various water depths.

[0034] The technical solution of the present application is combined with OWC technology to use the energy of waves and rivers to provide energy for the floating bridge, so that the floating bridge can realize functions such as floating body supply (autonomous inflation and deflation) and power supply (electricity demand for lighting, etc.), and even act as a float to carry relief supplies during disaster relief.

[0035] At the same time, in the technical solution of the present application, the energy obtained by OWC power generation can be used to reduce the bumps of the bridge deck and improve the stability of the floating bridge, thereby enhancing the safety and use effect of the floating bridge.

[0036] The technical solution of the present application can use anti-corrosion materials and advanced manufacturing technology to improve the durability of the floating bridge and reduce the cost of maintenance and replacement. In addition, the position of the limiter can be manually controlled to achieve the requirements of changing the draft depth of the floating bridge and the draft depth of the oscillating water column air chamber, so as to meet the ability to work normally under various water depth conditions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bridge deck structure of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the floating plate unit of the present application;

[0040] Figure 4 It is an internal side view of the floating plate unit of the present application;

[0041] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the turbine generator of the present application in the oscillating water column type power generation device;

[0042] Figure 6 It is a side view of the oscillating water column power generation device of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The technical features of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0044] As shown in the figure, the present invention discloses a floating bridge type OWC power generation device, which can provide a floating board to carry materials and lighting in the absence of a generator in disaster relief and other situations. The present application includes a floating bridge body, which has buoyancy in the water and can float in the water.

[0045] In the present application, the floating bridge body includes a plurality of floating plate units 1, and the floating plate units 1 are in a plate shape.

[0046] All the floating plate units 1 are connected in sequence, and there is a connecting piece between two adjacent floating plate units 1 , and the two adjacent floating plate units 1 are connected through the connecting piece.

[0047] In this embodiment, the connecting member includes a first component and a second component that can be engaged. The first component and the second component are respectively arranged at opposite ends of two adjacent floating plate units 1. Among them, the first component of one floating plate unit 1 and the second component of the other floating plate unit 1 of the two adjacent floating plate units 1 are engaged together to achieve the connection of the two floating plate units 1. Among them, the connecting member is a hinged member, which allows the floating plate to move to a certain extent on the basis of achieving a stable connection of the structure to adapt to different working conditions.

[0048] A plurality of turbine generators 302 are arranged in the floating bridge body, and turbine generators 302 are arranged in at least some of the floating plate units 1. Each turbine generator 302 is connected to at least two air chambers 301.

[0049] The floating bridge type OWC power generation device also includes an oscillating water column type power generation device 3. The floating bridge body of the present application has a certain buoyancy when thrown into the water to ensure the floating state, and then obtains more buoyancy through the oscillating water column type power generation device and the inflation of the airbag 2.

[0050] The deck of the floating bridge of the present application is strong and can pass vehicles and pedestrians. The deck of the floating bridge is connected by various floating plate units 1 through connectors, which ensures the stability of the floating bridge connection and can adapt to the laying requirements of rivers or oceans of different lengths, and is convenient for construction.

[0051] In this embodiment, the floating board unit 1 of the floating bridge body adopts an inflatable floating board. When installing the floating bridge body, it only needs to be placed on the water surface, and the floating bridge will be automatically inflated slowly, and then it can be put into use after the inflation is completed. When responding to weather disasters, the floating bridge can be quickly inflated and put into use, and a certain section of the bridge component can be used alone as a floating board, and connected to a motorboat to rescue people trapped in the flood.

[0052] The oscillating water column type power generation device 3 comprises an air chamber 301 and a turbine generator 302. The air chamber 301 is columnar, and both ends of the air chamber 301 have openings and the two ends of the air chamber 301 are connected. In this embodiment, the turbine generator 302 is an impulse turbine.

[0053] In this embodiment, the turbine generator 302 is arranged inside the floating plate unit 1 to realize the power generation function, and batteries are installed inside the floating bridge body to store electrical energy.

[0054] The air chamber 301 is a cylindrical air chamber, one opening of the air chamber 301 is connected to the power input end of the turbine generator 302, and the other opening of the air chamber 301 is located below the floating bridge body.

[0055] The oscillating water column wave energy power generation floating bridge of the present application generates electricity. In the river, vehicles walking on the bridge deck will cause the bridge deck to float up and down, thereby causing the water in the air chamber 301 to oscillate up and down, compressing and expanding the gas in the air chamber 301. On the sea surface, the wave crests and troughs advance alternately, causing the water in the air chamber 301 to oscillate up and down, compressing and expanding the gas in the air chamber, thereby generating reciprocating airflow to push the air so that the turbine generator 302 works and generates electricity, realizing functions such as lighting and reducing turbulence.

[0056] At least some of the floating plate units 1 are connected to the airbag 2. In actual use, the airbag 2 can be connected to one of two adjacent floating plate units 1 or all of the airbags 2 can be connected to the lower parts of two adjacent floating plate units 1. An airbag connecting member is provided between the airbag 2 and the floating plate unit 1, and the airbag 2 and the floating plate unit 1 are connected by the airbag connecting member.

[0057] The airbag connecting component includes a slide rail 4 and a sliding member 5, and the sliding member 5 is slidably inserted in the slide rail 4. The top of the sliding member 5 is provided with a buffer device. In this embodiment, the buffer device adopts a damping anti-impact mechanism. The buffer device includes a damper 7 and a spring 6, one end of the damper 7 is fixed to the top of the sliding member 5, and the other end of the damper 7 is fixed to the lower surface of the floating bridge body. In this embodiment, the damper 7 adopts a piston sleeve damping device. The spring 6 is sleeved on the damper 7, and the two ends of the spring 6 are in contact with the sliding member 5 and the lower surface of the floating bridge body respectively.

[0058] In this embodiment, the airbag 2 is an inflatable structure, the turbine generator 302 is arranged inside the bridge deck 3, the air chamber 301 is connected to the turbine generator, and the electricity can be stored in the battery 12. When electricity is used, it is discharged through the battery 12.

[0059] The airbag 2 provides additional buoyancy for the floating plate unit 1 and even the entire floating bridge body, and can be inflated manually and automatically. The airbag 2 and the floating plate unit 1 are connected by a slide rail, and different types of airbags can be replaced according to the carrying capacity to meet different transportation requirements.

[0060] There is a gas communication channel between the power input end of the turbine generator 302 and the air inlet of the airbag 2, and a closable valve device is provided in the middle section of the gas communication channel. In this embodiment, a through hole connected to the air inlet of the turbine generator 302 can be provided at the lower part of the floating plate unit 1, and then a through hole penetrating the sliding member 5 is constructed inside the sliding member 5, and a second through hole penetrating the sliding rail 4 is constructed in the groove of the sliding rail 4, and the air inlet of the airbag 2 can cooperate with the second through hole. After the installation is completed, the through hole at the lower part of the floating plate unit 1, the through hole of the sliding member 5, the second through hole of the sliding rail 4, and the air inlet of the airbag 2 are connected to form a gas communication channel.

[0061] When generating electricity, close the valve at the airbag end and the one-way valve b9 of the bridge deck vent 8. At this time, the vent can both take in and exhaust air; utilize the reciprocating airflow of the oscillating water column 301 to drive the impulse turbine to achieve power generation.

[0062] When inflating, open the valve 10 and the one-way valve a11 at the airbag end, open the one-way valve b9 of the bridge deck air inlet hole, close the power generation device, and the gas of the oscillating water column power generation device all enters the airbag 2 through the gas connecting channel, and continuously absorbs the outside air into the airbag 2 through the bridge deck air inlet hole. Then when the inflation is completed, close the one-way valve b9 in the bridge deck vent 8, and then the airflow in the air chamber 301 becomes a reciprocating airflow to drive the air turbine device to rotate and generate electricity.

[0063] The one-way valve a11 prevents the gas entering the airbag 2 from coming out, and the one-way valve b9 prevents the air in the bridge deck vent 8 from entering the pipe. The two valves work together to allow the oscillating water column device to inflate the airbag 2.

[0064] The present application may also include lighting devices. The lighting devices are arranged on both sides of the bridge deck of the floating bridge body and are electrically connected to the power output end of the turbine generator 302. The turbine generator 302 provides power for the lighting devices. Fences can be added on both sides of the bridge deck, and light bulbs are installed on the fences as lighting devices.

[0065] The end of the air chamber 301 connected to the power input end of the turbine generator 302 has a breathable waterproof membrane. The breathable waterproof membrane can ensure that water will not surge into the air turbine generator through the air chamber and cause damage to the air turbine generator.

[0066] The airbag 2 is made of high-strength PVC coated fabrics spliced ​​into a closed container with an air inlet. The high-strength PVC coated fabric is wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, has strong UV resistance, is light in weight and high in strength, and can meet the strength and reliability requirements of long-term work at sea.

[0067] Of course, the above description is not a limitation of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by ordinary technicians in this technical field within the essential scope of the present invention should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A floating bridge type OWC power generation device, comprising a floating bridge body, the floating bridge body having buoyancy in water; characterized in that: It also includes an oscillating water column type power generation device and a plurality of air bags (2); The oscillating water column type power generation device comprises an air chamber (301) and a turbine generator (302); the air chamber (301) is columnar, and both ends of the air chamber (301) have openings, and the two ends of the air chamber (301) are connected; The turbine generator (302) is located inside the floating bridge body; One opening of the air chamber (301) is connected to the power input end of the turbine generator (302), and the other opening of the air chamber (301) is located below the floating bridge body; The floating bridge body comprises a plurality of floating plate units (1), and the floating plate units (1) are in the shape of plates; All the floating plate units (1) are connected in sequence; a connecting piece is provided between two adjacent floating plate units (1), and the two adjacent floating plate units (1) are connected via the connecting piece; Among all the floating plate units (1), at least some of the floating plate units (1) are connected to the airbags (2); The air bag (2) is connected to the bottom of the floating plate unit (1); A gas communication channel is provided between the power input end of the turbine generator (302) and the air inlet of the air bag (2); The middle section of the gas communication channel is provided with a closable valve device.

2. The floating bridge type OWC power generation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of turbine generators (302) are arranged in the floating bridge body; Among all the floating plate units (1), at least some of the floating plate units (1) are provided with a turbine generator (302); Each turbine generator (302) is connected to at least two air chambers (301).

3. The floating bridge type OWC power generation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An airbag connecting component is provided between the airbag (2) and the floating plate unit (1), and the airbag (2) and the floating plate unit (1) are connected via the airbag connecting component; The airbag connecting component comprises a slide rail (4) and a sliding member (5), and the sliding member (5) is slidably inserted into the slide rail (4).

4. The floating bridge type OWC power generation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top end of the sliding member (5) is provided with a buffer device; the buffer device comprises a damper (7) and a spring (6); One end of the damper (7) is fixed to the top end of the sliding member (5), and the other end of the damper (7) is fixed to the lower surface of the floating bridge body; The spring (6) is sleeved on the damper (7), and two ends of the spring (6) are in contact with the sliding member (5) and the lower surface of the floating bridge body respectively.

5. The floating bridge type OWC power generation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the air chamber (301) connected to the power input end of the turbine generator (302) is provided with a breathable and waterproof membrane.

6. The floating bridge type OWC power generation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airbag (2) is made of high-strength PVC coated fabric spliced ​​into a closed container with an air inlet.

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