An automated dock pier layout system, layout method, and dock

Abstract

This invention provides an automated dock pier placement system, placement method, and dock. The automated dock pier placement system includes a main control box, a track installed at the bottom of the dock, and at least one dock pier moving on the track. The main control box generates dock pier placement instructions based on dock pier placement information input by the user and sends the instructions to the corresponding dock pier, causing the dock pier to move to the target position on the track. This achieves automated placement of dock piers, improves placement accuracy and efficiency, reduces manual intervention, and increases the utilization efficiency of the dock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of shipbuilding technology, and specifically relates to an automated dock pier layout system, layout method, and dock. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of shipping, ship types are becoming increasingly diversified, and different types and sizes of ships require maintenance, repair, and loading / unloading operations in dry docks. Therefore, the placement of dock piers is crucial for the effective maintenance and operation of various vessels.

[0003] Traditional dock placement methods typically require precise measurements and markings based on layout plans, followed by the use of forklifts to place each dock pier individually into its designated location. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the placement accuracy is difficult to control, which can easily lead to the risk of deformation of the ship's bottom plate. This is especially true for large luxury cruise ships, where the entire ship's layout cycle may take a week or even longer, affecting the efficiency of the dock's use.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an automated dock pier layout system to improve placement accuracy, reduce manual labor input, and increase dock utilization efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an automated dock pier layout system, including a main control box, a track disposed at the bottom of the dock, and at least one dock pier moving on the track; wherein, the main control box is used to generate dock pier layout instructions based on dock pier layout information input by a user, and send the dock pier layout instructions to the corresponding dock pier, so that the dock pier moves to the target position on the track.

[0006] In some embodiments, the track is arranged along the length of the dock and includes at least one track.

[0007] In some embodiments, the dock pier moves from an initial position to a destination position after receiving a dock pier deployment instruction; wherein the initial position includes at least one of the following: one side of the track.

[0008] In some embodiments, a moving device is provided at the bottom of each dock, and the dock moves on the track by means of the moving device.

[0009] In some embodiments, a controller and a motor are provided on the dock. The controller is used to receive dock layout instructions sent by the main control box and transmit the dock layout instructions to the motor so that the motor drives the mobile device to move.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mobile device is provided with a locking device for locking the dock after it has been moved to the destination position.

[0011] In some embodiments, the mobility device is a walking wheel.

[0012] In a second aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an automated dock pier arrangement method, applied to the main control box of an automated dock pier arrangement system as described in any of the first aspects; the method includes: receiving dock pier arrangement information input by a user; generating a dock pier arrangement instruction based on the dock pier arrangement information; and sending the dock pier arrangement instruction to the corresponding dock pier, so that the dock pier moves to the target position on the track.

[0013] In some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving a dock position recovery instruction input by a user; sending the dock position recovery instruction to the corresponding dock to move the dock from the destination position to the initial position; wherein the initial position includes at least one of the following: one side of the track.

[0014] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention provide a dock, including a dock body and an automated dock pier arrangement system as described in any of the first aspects.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0016] As can be seen from the above scheme, the embodiments of the present invention provide an automated dock pier arrangement system, arrangement method, and dock. The automated dock pier arrangement system includes a main control box, a track set at the bottom of the dock, and at least one dock pier moving on the track. The main control box is used to generate dock pier arrangement instructions based on dock pier arrangement information input by the user, and send the dock pier arrangement instructions to the corresponding dock pier, so that the dock pier moves to the target position on the track. This realizes the automated placement of dock piers, improves placement accuracy and efficiency, reduces manual intervention, and improves the utilization efficiency of the dock. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated dock pier layout system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-section;

[0019] Figure 3 A dock pier layout diagram provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a track provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another automated dock pier layout system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating an automated dock pier arrangement method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a main control box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Among them, 101-main control box; 102-track; 103-dock pier; 104-dock. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an automated dock pier layout system provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of its cross-section. (See attached diagram.) Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the automated dock pier layout system includes a main control box 101, a track 102 set at the bottom of the dock 104, and at least one dock pier 103 moving on the track 102; wherein, the main control box 101 is used to generate dock pier layout instructions according to the dock pier layout information input by the user, and send the dock pier layout instructions to the corresponding dock pier 103 so that the dock pier 103 moves to the target position on the track 102.

[0028] refer to Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a traveling track 102 is installed at the bottom of the dock 104, and the dock piers 103 move on the track 102. A main control box 101 is installed on the landside platform of the dock 104. The main control box 101 provides a human-machine interface, through which the user inputs the dock pier layout diagram, such as... Figure 3This invention provides a dock pier layout diagram, which mainly includes the placement positions of each dock pier for a certain ship. After receiving the layout diagram input by the user, the main control box 101 can realize one-click dock pier positioning, that is, send the dock pier layout command containing dock pier placement position information to the corresponding dock pier 103 so that the dock pier 103 moves to the target position on the track 102.

[0029] In some embodiments, the track 102 is arranged along the length of the dock 104 and includes at least one track. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of track 102 provided in an embodiment of the present invention, with reference to... Figure 1 , Figure 4 It can be seen that multiple walking tracks 102 are longitudinally arranged at the bottom of the dock 104, and each walking track 102 includes multiple dock piers 103, which move on the corresponding track 102.

[0030] In some embodiments, the dock 103 moves from an initial position to a destination position after receiving a dock placement instruction; wherein the initial position includes at least one of the following: one side of the track 102.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another automated dock pier layout system provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, in the initial state, the dock piers 103 on each track 102 are concentrated on one side of the track 102. After receiving the corresponding dock pier arrangement command, the dock piers 103 move from their initial positions to their destination positions, as shown. Figure 1 As shown.

[0032] In some embodiments, a moving device is provided at the bottom of each dock 103, and the dock 103 moves on the track 102 by means of the moving device.

[0033] In some embodiments, the mobility device is a walking wheel.

[0034] Specifically, each dock 103 is equipped with a moving device (such as a traveling wheel) at its bottom, and the dock 103 moves longitudinally along the track 102 via the traveling wheel.

[0035] In some embodiments, a controller and a motor are provided on the dock 103. The controller is used to receive the dock arrangement command sent by the main control box 101 and transmit the dock arrangement command to the motor so that the motor drives the mobile device to move.

[0036] Specifically, an electric drive mechanism is installed on the dock 103. The electric drive mechanism may include a controller and a motor. The controller can receive the dock layout command sent by the main control box 101 and transmit the dock layout command to the motor, which drives the walking wheels to move.

[0037] In some embodiments, the mobile device is provided with a locking device for locking the dock 103 after it has been moved to the target position.

[0038] Specifically, a locking device can be installed on the traveling wheels. When the dock 103 moves to the target position, the locking device can be used to fix it in place to prevent the dock 103 from swaying left and right.

[0039] The automated dock pier layout system provided in this embodiment operates as follows: In the initial state, multiple dock piers 103 on each track 102 are located on one side of the track 102; when a ship needs to enter the dock 104 for maintenance or operation, the layout diagram corresponding to the dock 104 is input into the main control box 101. The main control box 101 determines the placement position of each dock pier and generates a dock pier layout instruction, which is sent to the corresponding dock pier 103. After receiving the instruction, the dock pier 103 moves to the target position and is fixed by a locking device; when the ship completes maintenance or operation, the ship exits the dock 104, and each dock pier 103 returns to its initial position.

[0040] The automated dock pier placement system provided in this invention includes a main control box, a track installed at the bottom of the dock, and at least one dock pier moving on the track. The main control box generates dock pier placement instructions based on user-input dock pier placement information and sends these instructions to the corresponding dock pier, causing the dock pier to move to its destination position on the track. This system enables automated dock pier placement, improving placement efficiency and accuracy, saving labor costs, and shortening the dock's service life.

[0041] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an automated dock pier layout method provided in an embodiment of the present invention, applied to the main control box of the automated dock pier layout system as shown above. Figure 6 As shown, the automated dock pier arrangement method includes:

[0042] Step S601: Receive the dock pier layout information input by the user.

[0043] Step S602: Generate dock pier arrangement instructions based on the dock pier arrangement information.

[0044] Step S603: Send the dock placement command to the corresponding dock so that the dock moves to the target position on the track.

[0045] In some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving a dock position recovery instruction input by a user; sending the dock position recovery instruction to the corresponding dock to move the dock from the destination position to the initial position; wherein the initial position includes at least one of the following: one side of the track.

[0046] Specifically, in the initial state, the multiple docking piers on each track are located on one side of the track, such as... Figure 5 As shown; when a vessel needs to enter the dock for maintenance or work, the relevant vessel layout diagram is input into the main control box. The main control box generates dock pier layout instructions based on the layout diagram and sends them to the corresponding dock piers. The dock piers move from their initial positions to their destination positions according to the dock pier layout instructions. When the vessel completes maintenance or work, the main control box can send a dock pier position recovery instruction to the corresponding dock piers so that the dock piers return to their initial positions to await the next vessel entry.

[0047] The automated dock pier placement method provided in this invention receives dock pier placement information input by a user; generates dock pier placement instructions based on the dock pier placement information; and sends the dock pier placement instructions to the corresponding dock piers so that the dock piers move to the target position on the track. This achieves automated placement of dock piers, improves dock pier placement efficiency and accuracy, saves labor costs, and shortens the service life of the dock.

[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a main control box provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 7 As shown, the main control box includes:

[0049] The receiving module 701 is used to receive dock pier layout information input by the user; the generating module 702 is used to generate dock pier layout instructions based on the dock pier layout information; and the sending module 703 is used to send the dock pier layout instructions to the corresponding dock piers so that the dock piers can move to the destination position on the track.

[0050] In some embodiments, the receiving module 701 is further configured to: receive a dock position recovery instruction input by a user; the sending module 703 is further configured to: send the dock position recovery instruction to the corresponding dock so that the dock moves from the destination position to the initial position; the initial position includes at least one of the following: one side of the track.

[0051] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process and corresponding beneficial effects of the main control box described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the aforementioned method example, and will not be repeated here.

[0052] like Figure 8As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an electronic device, including a processor 801, a communication interface 802, a memory 803, and a communication bus 804, wherein the processor 801, the communication interface 802, and the memory 803 communicate with each other via the communication bus 804.

[0053] Memory 803 is used to store computer programs;

[0054] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the processor 801 executes the program stored in the memory 803, it implements the steps of the automated dock pier arrangement method provided in any of the foregoing method embodiments.

[0055] The electronic device provided in this embodiment of the invention has a similar implementation principle and technical effect to the above embodiments, and will not be described again here.

[0056] The aforementioned memory 803 may be an electronic memory such as flash memory, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), EPROM, hard disk, or ROM. Memory 803 has storage space for program code used to perform any of the method steps described above. For example, the storage space for program code may include individual program codes for implementing the various steps in the methods described above. This program code can be read from or written to one or more computer program products. These computer program products include program code carriers such as hard disks, optical discs (CDs), memory cards, or floppy disks. Such computer program products are typically portable or fixed storage units. The storage unit may have storage segments or storage spaces arranged similarly to the memory 803 in the aforementioned electronic device. The program code may be compressed, for example, in a suitable form. Typically, the storage unit includes programs for performing the method steps according to embodiments of the invention, i.e., code that can be read by a processor such as 801, which, when run by the electronic device, causes the electronic device to perform the various steps in the methods described above.

[0057] Embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the automated dock pier arrangement method described above.

[0058] The computer-readable storage medium may be included in the device / apparatus described in the above embodiments; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the device / apparatus. The computer-readable storage medium carries one or more programs that, when executed, implement the method according to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0059] According to embodiments of the present invention, the computer-readable storage medium may be a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, such as including, but not limited to: portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In the present invention, the computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0060] This invention also provides a dock, including a dock body and an automated dock pier arrangement system as described above.

[0061] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the dock described above and its corresponding beneficial effects can be referred to the corresponding process in the aforementioned method examples, and will not be repeated here.

[0062] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0063] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated dock pier layout system, characterized in that, It includes a main control box, a track located at the bottom of the dock, and at least one dock pier that moves on the track; The main control box is used to generate dock pier arrangement instructions based on the dock pier arrangement information input by the user, and send the dock pier arrangement instructions to the corresponding dock piers so that the dock piers can move to the target position on the track. Each of the dock piers is equipped with a moving device at its bottom, and the dock pier moves on the track via the moving device; A controller and a motor are installed on the dock. The controller is used to receive dock layout instructions sent by the main control box and transmit the dock layout instructions to the motor so that the motor drives the mobile device to move.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track is arranged along the length of the dock and includes at least one track.

3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, After receiving the dock placement instruction, the dock pier moves from its initial position to its destination position; The initial position includes at least one of the following: one side of the track.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile device is equipped with a locking device for locking the dock after it has been moved to the destination position.

5. The system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mobile device is a walking wheel.

6. A method for automatically arranging dock piers in a shipyard, characterized in that, The method is applied to the main control box of the automated dock pier layout system as described in any one of claims 1-5; the method includes: Receive dock pier layout information input by the user; Generate dock pier layout instructions based on the dock pier layout information; The dock placement command is sent to the corresponding dock so that the dock moves to the target position on the track.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive user-inputted command to restore dock position; The dock position recovery command is sent to the corresponding dock to move the dock from the destination position to the initial position. The initial position includes at least one of the following: one side of the track.

8. A dock, characterized in that, It includes the dock body and the automated dock pier layout system as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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