Multi-platform combined antenna communication tower of ocean floating production device

By designing a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower, the problem of insufficient deck space of the marine floating production equipment is solved, the reasonable arrangement of antennas and communication equipment is realized, the communication quality and space utilization are improved, and additional lightning protection and aviation warning functions are provided.

CN119601947APending Publication Date: 2025-03-11COSCO DALIAN SHIPYARD
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Application Number
CN202411797038.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-09
Publication Date
2025-03-11

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Technical Problem

Due to the limited deck space of the marine floating production equipment, it is difficult to arrange antennas and communication equipment reasonably, and it is prone to problems such as signal interference, electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation, which affects communication quality and operation progress.

Method used

A multi-platform combined antenna communication tower is designed, and the main structure of the communication tower consisting of steel pipe main columns is designed. The antenna and communication equipment are arranged through a multi-layer structure, and the straight ladder and guardrail are used to improve personnel safety and equipment maintenance convenience.

Benefits of technology

It effectively saves the area of ​​the ship deck platform, improves space utilization, reduces interference between equipment, enhances the coverage of communication signals, and provides lightning protection grounding and aviation warning functions.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower of an ocean floating production device, which comprises a communication tower main structure consisting of steel pipe main body upright posts, the communication tower main structure comprises a first communication tower structure layer (1), a second communication tower structure layer (2), a third communication tower structure layer (3), a fourth communication tower structure layer (4), a fifth communication tower structure layer (5) and a sixth communication tower structure layer (6), and each communication tower structure layer is provided with a vertical ladder (8) with a protective fence (9). According to the multi-platform combined antenna communication tower of the ocean floating production device, the area of a deck platform of a ship is effectively saved, the arrangement problem of antenna communication equipment is solved, the space utilization rate of the ship is increased, and the space utilization rate of the ship is increased. And the phenomena of interference of other equipment, electromagnetic field interference, signal attenuation, adjacent high-power input damage and the like on a transceiving radio station are reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the arrangement of antennas and communication equipment for marine floating production facilities such as floating liquefied natural gas ships and floating production storage and offloading facilities, and in particular to a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for marine floating production facilities. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology and the advancement of communication technology, more and more communication technologies, detection methods and positioning systems are being used. The requirements for floating liquefied natural gas vessels and floating production storage and offloading units are becoming higher and higher. In order to achieve the requirements of all-round, multi-functional, high-detection and high-tech as much as possible, more detectors and antennas with different functions are naturally derived; however, with the increase of ship systems and equipment, the installation space of antennas is getting smaller and smaller, so it is very important to arrange antennas reasonably to avoid signal interference and electromagnetic interference between antennas; in addition to the conventional GMDSS radio station equipment equipped in accordance with SOLAS regulations, such as ship satellite ground stations, medium and high frequency radio stations, very high frequency radio stations, weather forecast and other safety information receiving stations, GPS antennas, etc., there are also redundant backup radio stations, ultra-high frequency radio stations, and air defense radios for helicopter communications. Radio stations, satellite communication equipment, satellite TV receiving systems, and positioning detection devices are gradually becoming essential facilities. The wireless mobile communication market is expanding rapidly, covering all kinds of multimedia services. In a wireless environment where the amount of data transmission continues to grow and the transmission speed continues to accelerate, antennas, as core components of radio communication and detection equipment, play a vital role. Due to the particularity of the operation of offshore floating production units, there are a large number of antennas on board and limited installation space, which makes it difficult to arrange a large number of antennas reasonably. This is prone to electromagnetic field interference, signal attenuation, and damage to adjacent high-power inputs, which in turn affects the communication quality, the progress of the operation, and even threatens the safety of personnel. Based on the above, in order to ensure the rationality of the antenna layout and minimize the interference of other equipment on the transceiver station, the antenna must fully consider the limitations of the deck space when installing, and a reasonable and compliant layout is required. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device which can solve the problem of insufficient deck space on a ship and meet the requirements of reasonable arrangement of a large number of antennas.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to achieve the above-mentioned purpose is: a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an offshore floating production device, a communication tower main structure composed of steel pipe main body columns, the communication tower main structure comprising a first communication tower structure layer (1), a second communication tower structure layer (2), a third communication tower structure layer (3), a fourth communication tower structure layer (4), a fifth communication tower structure layer (5) and a sixth communication tower structure layer (6), each communication tower structure layer is installed with a vertical ladder (8), the second communication tower structure layer (2) to the sixth communication tower structure layer (6) are respectively installed with antenna retractable connecting arms (10), the third communication tower structure layer (3) is arranged with a second LTE wireless base station (12), a third LTE wireless base station (13), a third VHF / FM / SMM antenna (14) and a second VHF / AM / The second LTE wireless base station (12) and the third VHF / FM / SMM antenna (14) are arranged opposite to each other, and the third LTE wireless base station (13) and the second VHF / AM / SMA antenna (15) are arranged opposite to each other; the fourth communication tower structure layer (4) is provided with a first LTE wireless base station (16), a UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna (17), a fifth VHF / FM / SMM antenna (18) and a fourth VHF / FM / SMM antenna (19); the first LTE wireless base station (16) and the fifth VHF / FM / SMM antenna (18) are arranged opposite to each other, and the UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna (17) and the fourth VHF / FM / SMM antenna (19) are arranged opposite to each other; the fifth communication tower structure layer (5) is provided with a second VHF / FM / SMM A DSC antenna (20), a second VHF / FM / SMM antenna (21), a first VHF / FM / SMM antenna (22) and a first VHF / AM / SMA antenna (23), wherein the second VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna (20) and the first VHF / FM / SMM antenna (22) are arranged opposite to each other, and the second VHF / FM / SMM antenna (21) and the first VHF / AM / SMA antenna (23) are arranged opposite to each other; and a first VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna (24), a UHF / TV antenna (25), an AIS VHF antenna (26) and a first wind speed and direction sensor (27) are arranged on the sixth communication tower structure layer (6), wherein the first VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna (24) and the AIS VHF antenna (26) are arranged opposite to each other, and the UHF / TV antenna (25) and the first wind speed and direction sensor (27) are arranged opposite to each other.

[0005] A guardrail (9) is installed on the vertical ladder (8) of each communication tower structure layer.

[0006] The antenna recyclable connecting arm (10) is fixed to the main structure of the communication tower via a detachable supporting arm (11).

[0007] A seventh communication tower structure layer (7) is also provided on the upper part of the sixth communication tower structure layer (6); a meteorological sensor (28), a temperature and humidity sensor (29), an air pressure sensor (30) and a SPI UHF ultra-high frequency antenna (31) are arranged on the seventh communication tower structure layer (7); the meteorological sensor (28) and the air pressure sensor (30) are arranged opposite to each other, and the temperature and humidity sensor (29) and the SPI UHF ultra-high frequency antenna (31) are arranged opposite to each other.

[0008] The invention discloses a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device, which can save the deck platform area of ​​the ship, solve the arrangement problem of antenna communication equipment, and greatly improve the space utilization rate of the ship; it can reduce the interference of other equipment, electromagnetic field interference, signal attenuation, damage of adjacent high-power input and the like on the transceiver station; it can increase the service radius of communication and antenna transmission signals to achieve an ideal communication effect; in addition, the top of the tower also plays the role of lightning protection grounding and aviation warning for the ship; it can clearly reflect the antenna and communication equipment of each platform, so as to facilitate the later maintenance and repair of the antenna and communication equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structural layer of the first-layer communication tower of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0011] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structural layer of the second-layer communication tower of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0012] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structural layer of the third-layer communication tower of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0013] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structural layer of the fourth-layer communication tower of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structural layer of the fifth-layer communication tower of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0015] Figure 7It is a schematic diagram of the structural layer of the sixth-layer communication tower of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structural layer of the seventh-layer communication tower of a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an ocean floating production device according to the present invention.

[0017] In the figure: 1. The first layer of the communication tower structure layer; 2. The second layer of the communication tower structure layer; 3. The third layer of the communication tower structure layer; 4. The fourth layer of the communication tower structure layer; 5. The fifth layer of the communication tower structure layer; 6. The sixth layer of the communication tower structure layer; 7. The seventh layer of the communication tower structure layer; 8. Straight ladder; 9. Guardrail; 10. Retractable antenna connecting arm; 11. Removable support arm; 12. No. 1 LTE wireless base station; 13. No. 3 LTE wireless base station; 14. No. 3 VHF / FM / SMM antenna; 15. No. 3 VHF / AM / SMA antenna; 16. No. 1 LTE wireless base station; 17. UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna; 18. No. 5 VHF / FM / SMM antenna; 19. No. 4 VHF / FM / SMM antenna; 20. No. 2 VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna; 21. No. 2 VHF / FM / SMM antenna; 22. No. 1 VHF / FM / SMM antenna; 23. No. 1 VHF / AM / SMA antenna; 24. No. 1 VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna; 25. UHF / TV antenna; 26. AIS VHF antenna; 27. No. 1 wind speed and direction sensor; 28. No. 1 meteorological sensor; 29. ​​Temperature and humidity sensor; 30. Air pressure sensor; 31. No. 1 SPI UHF antenna. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, a multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an offshore floating production device has a main structure of a communication tower consisting of steel pipe main columns, the main structure of the communication tower comprising a first-layer communication tower structure layer 1, a second-layer communication tower structure layer 2, a third-layer communication tower structure layer 3, a fourth-layer communication tower structure layer 4, a fifth-layer communication tower structure layer 5 and a sixth-layer communication tower structure layer 6, a vertical ladder 8 with a guardrail 9 is installed on each layer of the communication tower structure layer, and antenna recyclable connecting arms 10 are respectively installed on the second-layer communication tower structure layer 2, the third-layer communication tower structure layer 3, the fourth-layer communication tower structure layer 4, the fifth-layer communication tower structure layer 5 and the sixth-layer communication tower structure layer 6, the antenna recyclable connecting arms 10 are connected to each layer of the communication tower structure layer by bolts to achieve the effect of recycling during later maintenance, and in order to ensure the stability of the antenna recyclable connecting arm 10, a detachable support arm 11 is connected below the antenna recyclable connecting arm 10 by bolts, Bolt connection is used to facilitate disassembly and installation. The retractable antenna connecting arm 10 is fixed to the main structure of the communication tower by a detachable supporting arm 11. The first communication tower structure layer 1 and the second communication tower structure layer 2 are mainly bottom reinforcement layers. The third communication tower structure layer 3, the fourth communication tower structure layer 4, the fifth communication tower structure layer 5 and the sixth communication tower structure layer 6 are the layout layers for antennas and communication equipment. The number of communication tower platform structure layers is determined according to the actual number of antennas and communication devices on the ship and can be freely selected. A seventh communication tower structure layer 7 is also arranged on the upper part of the sixth communication tower structure layer 6. Considering the interference of antenna equipment, electromagnetic field interference, signal attenuation, damage to adjacent high-power input and other problems, the third communication tower structure layer 3, the fourth communication tower structure layer 4, the fifth communication tower structure layer 5, the sixth communication tower structure layer 6 and the seventh communication tower structure layer 7 can arrange antennas in the following manner, such as Figure 4 As shown, the second LTE wireless base station 12, the third LTE wireless base station 13, the third VHF / FM / SMM antenna 14 and the second VHF / AM / SMA antenna 15 are arranged on the third-layer communication tower structure layer 3. The second LTE wireless base station 12 and the third VHF / FM / SMM antenna 14 are arranged opposite to each other, and the third LTE wireless base station 13 and the second VHF / AM / SMA antenna 15 are arranged opposite to each other; Figure 5 As shown, a No. 1 LTE wireless base station 16, a UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna 17, a No. 5 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 18 and a No. 4 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 19 are arranged on the fourth-layer communication tower structure layer 4. The No. 1 LTE wireless base station 16 and the No. 5 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 18 are arranged opposite to each other, and the UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna 17 and the No. 4 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 19 are arranged opposite to each other; Figure 6As shown, a No. 2 VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna 20, a No. 2 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 21, a No. 1 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 22 and a No. 1 VHF / AM / SMA antenna 23 are arranged on the fifth-layer communication tower structure layer 5. The No. 2 VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna 20 and the No. 1 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 22 are arranged opposite to each other, and the No. 2 VHF / FM / SMM antenna 21 and the No. 1 VHF / AM / SMA antenna 23 are arranged opposite to each other; Figure 7 As shown, a No. 1 VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna 24, a UHF / TV antenna 25, an AIS VHF antenna 26 and a No. 1 wind speed and direction sensor 27 are arranged on the sixth-floor communication tower structure layer 6. The No. 1 VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna 24 and the AIS VHF antenna 26 are arranged opposite to each other, and the UHF / TV antenna 25 and the No. 1 wind speed and direction sensor 27 are arranged opposite to each other; Figure 8 As shown, a meteorological sensor No. 1 28, a temperature and humidity sensor 29, an air pressure sensor 30 and a SPI UHF ultra-high frequency antenna 31 are arranged on the seventh-floor communication tower structure layer 7. The meteorological sensor No. 1 28 and the air pressure sensor 30 are arranged opposite to each other, and the temperature and humidity sensor 29 and the SPI UHF ultra-high frequency antenna 31 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0019] The present invention sets up a communication tower structure at the top deck of the ship, and can determine the number of communication tower platform structure layers according to the actual number of antennas and communication devices on the ship. The antennas and communication equipment are reasonably arranged on each communication tower platform. The main structure of the communication tower includes 7 or less communication tower structure layers, and the vertical spacing between each communication tower structure layer is 2500mm, which not only ensures the height for personnel passage, but also meets the requirements of the vertical arrangement spacing between antennas. A straight ladder with a guardrail is provided on the top to lead to the top of the tower, which is convenient for crew members to climb the tower to maintain antennas and other equipment. The guardrail effectively protects personnel safety and prevents dangers such as falling. It can also be equipped with a trailer hanger and pulley to lift antennas and instrument equipment. The lifting capacity can reach 350 kilograms for later equipment maintenance. The communication tower can also be equipped with a cable bracket, especially a vertical bracket system, which is very important for fixing vertical cables and preventing cables from slipping. In addition, the structure also takes into account lightning protection layout, grounding layout, structural stress analysis, etc. It can not only be used for the installation of antenna equipment, but also It can be used to install signal lights, searchlights, video surveillance equipment, junction boxes, etc.; the multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for the marine floating production device of the present invention can save the deck platform area of ​​the ship, solve the layout problem of antenna communication equipment, and greatly improve the space utilization rate of the ship; it can reduce the interference of other equipment on the transceiver station, electromagnetic field interference, signal attenuation, damage to adjacent high-power input, etc.; it can increase the service radius of communication and antenna transmission signals to achieve an ideal communication effect. In addition, the top of the tower also plays the role of lightning protection grounding and aviation warning for ships; it can clearly reflect the antenna and communication equipment of each platform for the sake of later maintenance and repair of the antenna and communication equipment.

Claims

1. A multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an offshore floating production unit, characterized in that: A communication tower main structure is formed by a steel pipe main column, the communication tower main structure comprising a first communication tower structure layer (1), a second communication tower structure layer (2), a third communication tower structure layer (3), a fourth communication tower structure layer (4), a fifth communication tower structure layer (5) and a sixth communication tower structure layer (6), each communication tower structure layer is installed with a vertical ladder (8), the second communication tower structure layer (2) to the sixth communication tower structure layer (6) are respectively installed with antenna retractable connecting arms (10), the third communication tower structure layer (3) is arranged with a second LTE wireless base station (12), a third LTE wireless base station (13), a third VHF / FM / SMM antenna (14) and a second VHF / AM / SMA antenna (15), the second LTE wireless base station (14) is installed with a third LTE wireless base station (15), and the third LTE wireless base station (14) is installed with a third LTE wireless base station (15). The communication tower structure (4) is provided with a No. 1 LTE wireless base station (16), a UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna (17), a No. 5 VHF / FM / SMM antenna (18) and a No. 4 VHF / FM / SMM antenna (19), the No. 1 LTE wireless base station (16) and the No. 5 VHF / FM / SMM antenna (18) are arranged opposite to each other, and the No. 3 LTE wireless base station (13) and the No. 2 VHF / AM / SMA antenna (15) are arranged opposite to each other; the communication tower structure (4) is provided with a No. 1 LTE wireless base station (16), a UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna (17), a No. 5 VHF / FM / SMM antenna (18) and a No. 4 VHF / FM / SMM antenna (19), the No. 1 LTE wireless base station (16) and the No. 5 VHF / FM / SMM antenna (18) are arranged opposite to each other, and the UHF / SPM ultra-high frequency antenna (17) and the No. 4 VHF / FM / SMM antenna (19) are arranged opposite to each other; the communication tower structure (5) is provided with a No. 2 VHF / FM / SMM A DSC antenna (20), a second VHF / FM / SMM antenna (21), a first VHF / FM / SMM antenna (22) and a first VHF / AM / SMA antenna (23), wherein the second VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna (20) and the first VHF / FM / SMM antenna (22) are arranged opposite to each other, and the second VHF / FM / SMM antenna (21) and the first VHF / AM / SMA antenna (23) are arranged opposite to each other; and a first VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna (24), a UHF / TV antenna (25), an AIS VHF antenna (26) and a first wind speed and direction sensor (27) are arranged on the sixth communication tower structure layer (6), wherein the first VHF / FM / SMM DSC antenna (24) and the AIS VHF antenna (26) are arranged opposite to each other, and the UHF / TV antenna (25) and the first wind speed and direction sensor (27) are arranged opposite to each other.

2. The multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an offshore floating production unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guardrail (9) is installed on the vertical ladder (8) of each communication tower structure layer.

3. The multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an offshore floating production unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The antenna recyclable connecting arm (10) is fixed to the main structure of the communication tower via a detachable supporting arm (11).

4. The multi-platform combined antenna communication tower for an offshore floating production unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A seventh communication tower structure layer (7) is also provided on the upper part of the sixth communication tower structure layer (6); a meteorological sensor (28), a temperature and humidity sensor (29), an air pressure sensor (30) and a SPI UHF ultra-high frequency antenna (31) are arranged on the seventh communication tower structure layer (7); the meteorological sensor (28) and the air pressure sensor (30) are arranged opposite to each other, and the temperature and humidity sensor (29) and the SPI UHF ultra-high frequency antenna (31) are arranged opposite to each other.