Power supply ship

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a power supply ship which comprises a ship body, and a box type power supply storage cargo hold is arranged in the middle of the ship body. The lifting machine is arranged on the ship body in the height direction of the ship body and used for carrying the box-type power source stored in the box-type power source storage cargo hold to the position of electric equipment needing battery replacement; the positioning part is used for carrying out water surface positioning on the ship body under the condition that the ship body reaches a battery replacement preset position; and the adjusting part is used for adjusting the ship body to maintain the forward floating state in the battery replacement process. By means of the arrangement, the power supply ship can go to the position of the equipment to be subjected to battery replacement through self-propulsion to conduct battery replacement or conduct battery replacement at a fixed point on the route of the battery replacement type electric ship, various battery replacement requirements are met, the battery replacement type electric ship does not need to conduct battery replacement around the route, time and labor are saved, the battery replacement efficiency is improved, and the construction cost and the operation cost of a wharf and supporting facilities are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of ship design, and in particular, to a power supply ship. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the development of ship electrification, battery-swap electric ships have been officially put into operation. Electric ships need to be frequently charged and battery-swapped during operation, but the construction cost of coastal battery-swap terminals is high. The existing terminal supporting battery-swap facilities need to be rebuilt to meet the charging and battery-swap needs of ships, which has high investment costs. In addition, electric ships need to dock at the terminal to swap batteries, which is time-consuming and laborious.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a power supply vessel to at least partially solve the problems in the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0005] To this end, the present invention provides a power supply ship.

[0006] In view of this, according to an embodiment of the present application, a power supply ship is proposed, comprising:

[0007] The hull has a box-type power supply storage hold provided in the middle of the hull;

[0008] A crane is arranged on the hull along the height direction of the hull, and is used to carry the box-type power supply stored in the cargo hold to the electric equipment that needs power replacement;

[0009] A positioning unit, used to position the hull on the water surface when the hull reaches the preset position for battery replacement;

[0010] The regulating unit is used to regulate the hull to maintain a positive floating state during the battery replacement process.

[0011] In a feasible implementation, the above-mentioned box-type power supply storage cargo compartment may be provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, wherein the above-mentioned first storage area is used to store the above-mentioned box-type power supply with insufficient power, and the above-mentioned second storage area is used to store the above-mentioned box-type power supply with sufficient power.

[0012] In a feasible implementation manner, the above-mentioned crane is located in the middle of the above-mentioned box-type power supply storage cargo compartment, and the lifting range of the above-mentioned crane can cover the storage space of the above-mentioned box-type power supply storage cargo compartment.

[0013] In a feasible implementation manner, the above-mentioned power supply ship further includes:

[0014] The driving unit is arranged at the stern of the hull.

[0015] In a feasible implementation manner, the driving unit includes:

[0016] The stern is provided with a cabin for placing the electric motor;

[0017] a propeller connected to the electric motor and arranged at the stern along the length direction of the hull;

[0018] The deck at the stern is provided with a self-use box-type power supply, and the self-use box-type power supply is used to supply power to the electric motor;

[0019] Among them, the above-mentioned crane can move the box-type power supply stored in the cargo hold to the deck at the stern as the above-mentioned self-use box-type power supply.

[0020] In a feasible implementation manner, the above-mentioned power supply ship further includes:

[0021] A retractable mast provided at the bow of the above hull;

[0022] A detachable mast is arranged at the stern of the hull.

[0023] In a feasible implementation manner, the above-mentioned power supply ship further includes:

[0024] The deck house is arranged at the bow of the hull, and the deck house includes a driving cabin and a living cabin.

[0025] In a feasible implementation manner, the positioning portion includes an anchor.

[0026] In a feasible implementation manner, the above-mentioned power supply ship further includes:

[0027] Environmental testing parts are used to detect the hydrological conditions and wind and wave conditions of the waterway.

[0028] In a feasible implementation manner, the above-mentioned power supply ship further includes:

[0029] The bow thruster is arranged at the bow portion of the hull along the width direction of the hull.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the present invention at least includes the following beneficial effects: the power supply ship provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with a hull, a crane, a positioning part and an adjustment part. Among them, a box-type power supply storage cargo hold can be provided in the middle part of the hull to store multiple box-type power supplies with sufficient power. The crane can be arranged on the hull along the height direction of the hull, and the box-type batteries with sufficient power stored in the box-type power supply storage cargo hold can be lifted and transported to the equipment to be replaced, such as an electric boat that can be replaced. And the batteries with insufficient power of the equipment to be replaced are transported to the box-type power supply storage cargo hold for charging or centralized storage management. Before the power replacement operation, the hull can be moved to the side of the equipment to be replaced, and the position of the hull can be positioned by the positioning part to meet the distance between the hull and the equipment to be replaced is less than or equal to the safe area of ​​the crane's rotation radius, ensuring that the crane can smoothly transport the box-type power supply with sufficient power from the box-type power supply storage cargo hold to the equipment to be replaced, and smoothly transport the box-type power supply with insufficient power from the equipment to be replaced to the box-type power supply storage cargo hold. And during the battery replacement operation, the hull can be adjusted to maintain a positive floating state through the adjustment unit to improve the stability of the hull and the reliability of the power supply ship's power replacement operation. The power supply ship can replace the battery by self-navigating to the equipment to be replaced, or replace the battery at a fixed point on the route of the battery replacement electric ship, meeting a variety of battery replacement needs. The battery replacement electric ship does not need to detour to replace the battery, saving time and effort, improving the efficiency of battery replacement, and reducing the construction cost and operation cost of the dock and supporting facilities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be considered as limiting the present application. Also, the same reference symbols are used throughout the accompanying drawings to represent the same components. In the accompanying drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a power supply ship according to an embodiment of the present application from one angle;

[0033] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a power supply ship according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0034] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a power supply ship power replacement operation according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] in, Figures 1 to 3 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0036] 100 power supply vessel, 110 hull, 120 crane, 130 positioning unit, 140 driving unit, 141 electric motor, 142 propeller, 150 box-type power supply, 160 self-use box-type power supply, 170 reversible mast, 171 detachable mast, 180 deck house, 190 bow thruster, 200 equipment to be replaced with power. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to better understand the above-mentioned technical scheme, the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application is described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments of the present application and the specific features in the embodiments are detailed descriptions of the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, rather than limitations on the technical scheme of the present application. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the technical features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present application, a power supply ship 100 is proposed, including: a hull 110, a cargo hold for storing box-type power supplies 150 is arranged in the middle part of the hull 110; a crane 120 is arranged on the hull 110 along the height direction of the hull 110, and is used to transport the box-type power supplies 150 stored in the cargo hold to the electric equipment that needs to be replaced with power; a positioning part 130, which is used to position the hull 110 on the water surface when the hull 110 reaches the preset position for power replacement; an adjustment part, which is used to adjust the hull 110 to maintain a positive floating state during the power replacement process.

[0039] It can be understood that the power supply ship 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with a hull 110, a crane 120, a positioning part 130 and an adjustment part. Among them, a storage hold for box-type power supplies 150 may be provided in the middle part of the hull 110 to store multiple box-type power supplies 150 with sufficient power. The crane 120 may be arranged on the hull 110 along the height direction of the hull 110, and the box-type batteries with sufficient power stored in the storage hold of the box-type power supply 150 can be lifted and transported to the device 200 to be replaced, such as an electric boat that can replace power. And the batteries with insufficient power of the device 200 to be replaced are transported to the storage hold of the box-type power supply 150 for charging or centralized storage management. Before the power exchange operation, the hull 110 can be moved to the side of the device 200 to be replaced, and the position of the hull 110 can be positioned by the positioning unit 130 to ensure that the distance between the hull 110 and the device 200 to be replaced is less than or equal to the safe area of ​​the rotation radius of the crane 120, so as to ensure that the crane 120 can smoothly transport the box-type power supply 150 with sufficient power from the storage cargo hold of the box-type power supply 150 to the device 200 to be replaced, and smoothly transport the box-type power supply 150 with insufficient power from the device 200 to be replaced to the storage cargo hold of the box-type power supply 150. In addition, during the power exchange operation, the hull 110 can be adjusted by the adjustment unit to maintain a positive floating state, so as to improve the stability of the hull 110 and improve the reliability of the power exchange operation of the power supply ship 100. The power supply ship 100 can self-navigate to the power-swap equipment 200 for power swapping, or can swap power at a fixed point on the route of the battery-swap electric ship to meet various power swapping needs. The battery-swap electric ship does not need to take a detour to swap power, which saves time and effort, improves power swapping efficiency, and reduces the construction and operating costs of docks and supporting facilities.

[0040] For example, the length of the hull 110 can be set to 57 meters, the width is 12.5 meters, the depth is 3.8 meters, the design draft is 2.5 meters, and the speed is 11 kilometers per hour. It can sail on domestic inland waterways of level 3 and above all year round, and the hull 110 meets the requirements of the regulations through loading calculations, stability calculations, structural calculations, and navigation clearance calculations. Measures such as calculations ensure that the power supply ship 100 can replace power for the equipment 200 to be replaced and the battery-exchanging electric boats on domestic inland waterways of level 3 and above.

[0041] In some examples, the cargo compartment for storing the box-type power supply 150 may be provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, wherein the first storage area is used to store the box-type power supply 150 with insufficient power, and the second storage area is used to store the box-type power supply 150 with sufficient power.

[0042] It is understandable that the first storage area and the second storage area can be planned and set in the storage area of ​​the cargo compartment where the box-type power supply 150 is stored. Among them, the first storage area can be used to store the box-type power supply 150 with insufficient power, and the second storage area can be used to store the box-type power supply 150 with sufficient power. Such a setting makes the storage planning of the box-type power supply 150 more reasonable, and the crane 120 can move the box-type power supply 150 in the first storage area to the equipment that needs to be replaced, and move the box-type power supply 150 with insufficient power that needs to be replaced to the second storage area for storage, thereby improving the transportation efficiency, avoiding transportation errors and improving reliability.

[0043] For example, the first storage area may be located near the bow of the storage hold of the box-type power supply 150, and the second storage area may be located near the stern of the storage hold of the box-type power supply 150. When the hull 110 is fully loaded, the first storage area and the second storage area can carry a total of 38 20-foot standard container-type power supplies 150, ensuring that the power supply ship 100 can perform continuous power replacement operations without frequent docking, and using standard-sized container-type batteries to ensure applicability.

[0044] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the crane 120 is located in the middle of the cargo compartment where the box-type power supply 150 is stored, and the lifting range of the crane 120 can cover the storage space of the cargo compartment where the box-type power supply 150 is stored.

[0045] It is understandable that the crane 120 can be set in the middle of the cargo compartment where the box-type power supply 150 is stored, so as to take into account the box-type power supply 150 stored on both sides of the crane 120 and ensure the lifting performance of the crane 120. Furthermore, the lifting range of the crane 120 can completely cover the storage space of the cargo compartment where the box-type power supply 150 is stored, so as to ensure that the crane 120 can lift all the batteries stored in the cargo compartment where the box-type power supply 150 is stored, thereby improving reliability.

[0046] Exemplarily, a first storage area is provided near the bow of the cargo hold for storing the box-type power supply 150, a second storage area is provided near the stern of the cargo hold for storing the box-type power supply 150, and the crane 120 is located between the first storage area and the second storage area.

[0047] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the power supply ship 100 further includes a driving unit 140 disposed at the stern of the hull 110 .

[0048] It is understandable that the power supply ship 100 can also be provided with a driving unit 140 to provide power for the hull 110 to ensure that the hull 110 can sail to the power exchange point. For example, after the power exchange equipment sends a power exchange signal, the hull 110 can rely on the power provided by the driving unit 140 to move to the power exchange equipment, or move to the waterway where the electric boat that needs power exchange is located, to wait for the electric boat to arrive for power exchange.

[0049] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the driving unit 140 includes: an electric motor 141, a cabin is provided at the stern for placing the electric motor 141; a propeller 142, connected to the electric motor 141, is provided at the stern along the length direction of the hull 110; a self-use box-type power supply 160 is provided on the deck at the stern, and the self-use box-type power supply 160 is used to supply power to the electric motor 141; wherein, the crane 120 can transport the box-type power supply 150 stored in the cargo hold to the deck at the stern as the self-use box-type power supply 160.

[0050] It is understandable that the driving unit 140 may be provided with a motor 141 and a propeller 142. Among them, the stern of the hull 110 may be provided with a cabin, the motor 141 may be arranged in the cabin, the propeller 142 may be connected to the output shaft of the motor 141 and extend out of the hull 110, and be located behind the stern of the hull 110, and the motor 141 may drive the propeller 142 to rotate, so as to drive the hull 110 to move. In addition, a self-use box-type power supply 160 can be provided on the deck at the stern, and the self-use box-type power supply 160 can be used to provide power to the motor 141. When the self-use box-type power supply 160 is insufficient in power, the crane 120 can be used to lift the insufficient self-use box-type power supply 160 and move it to the second storage area of ​​the cargo hold where the box-type power supply 150 is stored. The box-type power supply 150 with sufficient power stored in the first storage area of ​​the cargo hold where the box-type power supply 150 is stored can be lifted and moved to the deck at the stern by the crane 120, and the self-use box-type power supply 160 with sufficient power can be connected to the motor 141, so as to ensure the endurance of the power supply ship 100 and the ability of the power supply ship 100 to reach a farther power exchange location without frequent docking to replenish energy and consuming non-renewable energy, thereby saving energy and protecting the environment, and improving power exchange efficiency, reliability and applicability.

[0051] Exemplarily, the power supply vessel 100 may be equipped with two electric motors 141 and two propellers 142 to improve the power performance of the power supply vessel 100 and improve the efficiency of the power supply vessel 100 in going to the power exchange location.

[0052] In some examples, such as Figure 1As shown, the power supply ship 100 further includes: a retractable mast 170 disposed at the bow of the hull 110 ; and a detachable mast 171 disposed at the stern of the hull 110 .

[0053] It is understandable that the power supply ship 100 may also be provided with a reversible mast 170 and a detachable mast 171. Specifically, the reversible mast 170 may be provided at the bow of the hull 110, and the detachable mast 171 may be provided at the stern of the hull 110. During the normal operation of the power supply ship 100, the reversible mast 170 and the detachable mast 171 may be vertically provided on the hull 110 to meet the functional requirements. When the power supply ship 100 encounters a bridge while traveling in an inland river, if the height of the bridge is lower than either the reversible mast 170 or the detachable mast 171, the mast that exceeds the height of the bridge needs to be dismantled or laid down, and the detachable mast 171 is installed or the reversible mast 170 is restored to a vertical position after passing the bridge. This ensures that the power supply ship 100 can meet a variety of usage scenarios and improves applicability.

[0054] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the power supply ship 100 further includes: a deckhouse 180 disposed at the bow of the hull 110, and the deckhouse 180 includes a driving cabin and a living cabin.

[0055] It is understandable that the power supply ship 100 may also be provided with a deckhouse 180. Specifically, the deckhouse 180 may be located at the bow of the hull 110, and the deckhouse 180 may be provided with a cab and a living cabin. The driver may observe the hydrological and environmental conditions in the cab and operate the hull 110 for travel. The crew may live in the living cabin to ensure a resting environment for the crew during the long-term travel of the power supply ship 100.

[0056] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the positioning portion 130 includes an anchor.

[0057] It is understandable that the positioning unit 130 may use an anchor. Specifically, after receiving the power exchange task issued by the device 200 to be replaced, the power supply ship 100 can travel to the device 200 to be replaced, and the distance between the power supply ship 100 and the device 200 to be replaced meets the rotation radius safety area of ​​the crane 120. The anchor is lowered to position the power supply ship 100 on the water surface by anchoring to ensure that during the power exchange process, the relative distance between the power supply ship 100 and the device to be replaced remains stable, improve safety and reliability, and avoid safety accidents such as collisions.

[0058] Exemplarily, the power supply vessel 100 may be provided with a distance measuring device for detecting the relative distance between the power supply vessel 100 and the device to be replaced 200 to ensure that the distance between the power supply vessel 100 and the device to be replaced 200 meets the rotation radius safety area of ​​the crane 120.

[0059] In some examples, the power supply vessel 100 further includes: an environmental detection component for detecting hydrological conditions and wind and wave conditions of the waterway.

[0060] It is understandable that the power supply ship 100 may also be provided with an environmental detection component. Specifically, the environmental detection component may be provided with a hydrological condition detection component and a wind and wave condition detection component. Among them, the hydrological condition detection component can detect the hydrological conditions of the route where the power supply ship 100 is to sail, so as to ensure that the size parameters of the power supply ship 100 meet the route conditions and ensure the smooth passage of the power supply ship 100. The wind and wave condition detection component can detect whether the environment in which the equipment 200 to be replaced meets the requirements for power replacement. If the wind and wave conditions of the environment in which the equipment 200 to be replaced is greater than or equal to the maximum value of the set wind and wave conditions, it means that the wind and waves are too strong and it is not suitable for power replacement to avoid safety accidents. If the wind and wave conditions of the environment in which the device 200 to be replaced is located are within the range of the set wind and wave conditions, it means that the battery replacement operation can be carried out. When the power supply ship 100 reaches the vicinity of the device 200 to be replaced and the distance between it and the device 200 to be replaced meets the safe area of ​​the rotation radius of the crane 120, the power supply ship 100 can be positioned on the water surface by the positioning unit 130. After the positioning is completed, the crane 120 is used to perform the battery replacement operation on the device 200 to ensure the safety of the battery replacement operation.

[0061] In some examples, the power supply vessel 100 further includes: a bow thruster 190 disposed at the bow of the hull 110 along the width direction of the hull 110 .

[0062] It is understandable that the power supply vessel 100 may also be provided with a bow thruster 190. Specifically, the bow thruster 190 may be provided along the width direction of the hull 110, and disposed at the bow of the hull 110 for both sides of the portion located in the water. The bow thruster 190 may be provided with a motor and a propeller 142, and the propeller 142 is driven by the motor to rotate, so as to push the hull 110 to move on the side of the hull 110, so as to facilitate adjustment of the distance between the power supply vessel 100 and the equipment 200 to be replaced, and ensure that the distance between the power supply vessel 100 and the equipment 200 to be replaced meets the rotation radius safety area of ​​the crane 120.

[0063] In the present invention, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0064] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “right”, “front” and “back” are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore, cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0065] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0066] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power supply ship, characterized in that: include: A hull, wherein a box-type power supply storage hold is provided in the middle of the hull; A crane is arranged on the hull along the height direction of the hull, and is used to carry the box-type power supply stored in the box-type power supply storage hold to the electric equipment that needs to be replaced; A positioning unit, used to position the hull on the water surface when the hull reaches a preset position for battery replacement; The regulating unit is used to regulate the hull to maintain a positive floating state during the battery replacement process.

2. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box-type power supply storage compartment may be provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, wherein the first storage area is used to store the box-type power supply with insufficient power, and the second storage area is used to store the box-type power supply with sufficient power.

3. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crane is located in the middle of the box-type power supply storage compartment, and the lifting range of the crane can cover the storage space of the box-type power supply storage compartment.

4. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The driving unit is arranged at the stern of the hull.

5. The power supply ship according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving unit comprises: An electric motor, wherein the stern is provided with a cabin for placing the electric motor; a propeller connected to the electric motor and arranged at the stern along the length direction of the hull; The deck at the stern is provided with a self-use box-type power supply, and the self-use box-type power supply is used to supply power to the electric motor; The crane can carry the box-type power supply stored in the box-type power supply storage hold to the deck at the stern as the self-use box-type power supply.

6. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A retractable mast, arranged at the bow of the hull; A detachable mast is arranged at the stern of the hull.

7. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The deck house is arranged at the bow of the hull, and the deck house includes a driving cabin and a living cabin.

8. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning portion includes an anchor.

9. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Environmental testing parts are used to detect the hydrological conditions and wind and wave conditions of the waterway.

10. The power supply ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A bow thruster is arranged at the bow portion of the hull along the width direction of the hull.

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