Ship power system

By designing a cleaning mechanism in the ship's power system, the increase in weight load, reduced operation efficiency and wear caused by impurities on the surface of the blade are solved, and higher operation efficiency and service life are achieved, and the risk of manual cleaning is reduced.

CN119821647APending Publication Date: 2025-04-15CHINA STATE SHIPBUILDING CORP LTD RESEARCH INSTITUTE 719
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Application Number
CN202510078297.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2025-04-15

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Technical Problem

In traditional ship propulsion systems, the surface of the blade is prone to adhesion of impurities such as mud and scale, which increases weight load, reduces operation efficiency, and may cause wear and shorten service life.

Method used

A ship power system is designed, including cleaning mechanisms for cleaning impurities on the surface of the blades, which include rotary bars, cleaning frames and bristles, which reduce the load on the blades by regular cleaning, improve operational efficiency and reduce wear risks.

Benefits of technology

Through regular cleaning, the load on the blades can be effectively reduced, the operation efficiency is improved, the service life is extended, and the labor intensity and safety risks of manual cleaning are reduced.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a ship power system which comprises a propelling system, the propelling system comprises a main machine, a transmission device and a rotatable rotating shaft, a plurality of paddles are arranged on the rotating shaft in the circumferential direction, the propelling system further comprises a cleaning mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism comprises a connecting strip fixed to a shell of the transmission device. A rotating strip is arranged on the side, close to the paddles, of the connecting strip, the rotating strip and the connecting strip are rotationally connected and fixed through a locking assembly, a fixing block is arranged at the other end of the rotating strip, and a cleaning frame with an opening in one end is arranged on the fixing block. According to the blade cleaning device, dirt and other impurities on the surfaces of the blades can be regularly cleaned, the cleaning effect is good, the load of the blades is effectively reduced, the operation efficiency of the blades is ensured, then the operation performance and reliability of a ship power system are improved, the risk of abrasion to the blades is reduced, and the service life of the ship power system is prolonged. And the service life of the paddle is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ship power systems, and in particular to a ship power system. Background Art

[0002] The ship power system is set up to ensure the normal operation of the ship. It is the core component of the ship and provides power support for the ship's navigation, operation and other activities. In the ship power system, the propulsion system is a key component, and its performance directly affects the ship's navigation efficiency and safety. Traditional ship propulsion systems usually include main engines, transmission devices and propellers. Propellers are mostly structures with rotating shafts and blades as the main body, which are used to generate thrust in the water to propel the ship forward.

[0003] However, during actual operation, impurities such as dirt often adhere to the surface of the blades. These impurities not only increase the load on the blades and reduce the operating efficiency, but may also cause wear to the blades and shorten their service life. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present application provides a ship power system that can regularly clean dirt and other impurities on the surface of the blades, with good cleaning effect. It not only effectively reduces the load on the blades and ensures the operating efficiency of the blades, thereby improving the operating performance and reliability of the ship power system, but also reduces the risk of wear on the blades and extends the service life of the blades. In addition, compared with manual cleaning methods, it has low labor intensity, is easy to operate, and is safer.

[0005] The present application provides a ship power system, including a propulsion system, the propulsion system including a main engine, a transmission device and a rotatable shaft, a plurality of blades are arranged on the shaft along the circumferential direction, the propulsion system also includes a cleaning mechanism for cleaning impurities on the surface of the blades, the cleaning mechanism includes a connecting strip fixed to the transmission device housing, a turning strip is arranged on the side of the connecting strip close to the blades, the turning strip is rotatably connected to the connecting strip and fixed by a locking assembly, a fixing block is arranged at the other end of the turning strip, a cleaning frame with an open end is arranged on the fixing block, and bristles used in conjunction with the blades are arranged on the two opposite side walls inside the cleaning frame.

[0006] Optionally, a combing plate matched with the bristles is also provided on the rotating shaft, and two groups of combing strip rows are symmetrically arranged on the combing plate, and each group of combing strip rows includes a plurality of combing strips arranged in sequence and spaced apart.

[0007] Optionally, the locking assembly includes a mounting block fixed on the side wall of the turn bar and a plurality of sockets provided on the connecting bar and distributed circumferentially along the turn bar, the mounting block is provided with a pin matched with the size of the socket, and the pin is slidably connected to the mounting block.

[0008] Further optionally, the locking assembly also includes a first spring sleeved on the latch and a retaining ring fixedly mounted on the latch, wherein one end of the first spring away from the connecting strip is fixedly connected to the mounting block, and the other end is fixedly connected to the retaining ring.

[0009] Further optionally, the first spring is a constant force spring.

[0010] Optionally, the propulsion system also includes a locking mechanism for effectively fixing the rotating shaft, the locking mechanism includes a rectangular bar fixed on the transmission device housing, the rectangular bar is slidably connected to a rectangular frame, and a slot for matching the rectangular frame is opened on the side wall of the rotating shaft.

[0011] Further optionally, a second spring is arranged between the side of the rectangular frame close to the rotating shaft and the rectangular bar, a locking rod is hinged on the side of the rectangular frame away from the rotating shaft, the locking rod is an L-shaped structure, and an arc groove for cooperating with the locking rod is opened on the rectangular bar.

[0012] Further optionally, the second spring is a constant force spring.

[0013] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] 1. By setting up a cleaning mechanism, the present application can complete the regular cleaning of dirt and other impurities on the surface of the blades, and the cleaning effect is good. It not only effectively reduces the load on the blades, ensures the operating efficiency of the blades, and then improves the operating performance and reliability of the ship's power system, but also reduces the risk of wear on the blades and extends the service life of the blades. In addition, compared with manual cleaning methods, it has low labor intensity, is easy to operate, and is safer.

[0015] 2. This application provides a combing plate that cooperates with the cleaning mechanism to effectively comb and maintain the bristles, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect and efficiency of the bristles, and further improving the practicality and working reliability of the cleaning mechanism.

[0016] 3. This application can effectively fix the rotating shaft by setting a locking mechanism, thereby facilitating manual and vigorous cleaning of stubborn impurities on the surface of the blades, thereby improving the cleaning effect and efficiency while reducing safety hazards and the risk of damage to the rotating shaft and blades. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this application from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the local structure in;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at point B in the middle.

[0022] In the figure: 1. propulsion system; 2. transmission device; 3. rotating shaft; 4. blades; 5. cleaning mechanism; 501. rotating bar; 502. cleaning frame; 503. connecting bar; 504. fixing block; 505. bristles; 506. combing plate; 507. socket; 508. mounting block; 509. latch; 510. retaining ring; 511. first spring; 6. locking mechanism; 61. rectangular bar; 62. slot; 63. rectangular frame; 64. second spring; 65. arc groove; 66. locking rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrally formed structure. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of such terms in this patent can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] like Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, the present application designs a ship power system, including a propulsion system 1, wherein the propulsion system 1 includes a main engine, a transmission device 2 and a rotatable shaft 3. A plurality of blades 4 are arranged on the shaft 3 along the circumferential direction. The propulsion system 1 also includes a cleaning mechanism 5 for cleaning impurities on the surface of the blades 4. The cleaning mechanism 5 includes a connecting bar 503 fixed to the housing of the transmission device 2, and a rotating bar 501 is arranged on the side of the connecting bar 503 close to the blade 4. The rotating bar 501 is rotatably connected to the connecting bar 503 and fixed by a locking assembly, and a fixing block 504 is arranged at the other end of the rotating bar 501, and a cleaning frame 502 with an open end is arranged on the fixing block 504, and bristles 505 used in conjunction with the blade 4 are arranged on the opposite side walls inside the cleaning frame 502.

[0026] During use, when it is necessary to regularly clean dirt and other impurities on the surface of the blade 4, first release the locking assembly from fixing the rotating bar 501, and then rotate the rotating bar 501 until the cleaning frame 502 is located close to the rotating shaft 3, that is, the rotating blade 4 passes through the two rows of bristles 505 of the cleaning frame 502, and then the locking assembly is used to effectively fix the rotating bar 501. During the rotation of the blade 4, the bristles 505 effectively brush away dirt and other impurities on its surface. After the regular cleaning of impurities on the surface of the blade 4 is completed, the rotating bar 501 is reset to the initial position.

[0027] Preferably, the number of the blades 4 is multiple, such as three or four.

[0028] In addition, in order to prevent the cleaning efficiency of the bristles 505 from being greatly reduced and the cleaning effect from being unsatisfactory during the cleaning process, the present application also provides a maintenance structure for the bristles 505, such as Figure 3 As shown, the rotating shaft 3 is also provided with a combing plate 506 matched with the bristles 505, and two groups of comb strip rows are symmetrically arranged on the combing plate 506, and each group of comb strip rows includes a plurality of comb strips arranged in sequence and spaced apart.

[0029] By providing a combing plate 506 that cooperates with the cleaning mechanism 5, during the rotation of the blade 4, the bristles 505 effectively brush away dirt and other impurities on the surface of the blade 4, while the combing plate 506 effectively combs and maintains the bristles 505 to ensure the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency of the bristles 505, thereby further improving the practicality and working reliability of the cleaning mechanism 5.

[0030] The following are examples of the present application:

[0031] Example 1

[0032] This embodiment is basically the same as the basic structure of the ship power system of the present application, and the difference lies in the specific structure of the locking assembly.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, based on comprehensive considerations of cost, work reliability and ease of operation, the locking assembly adopts the following structure. The locking assembly includes a mounting block 508 fixed on the side wall of the rotating bar 501 and a plurality of plug holes 507 provided on the connecting bar 503 and distributed circumferentially along the rotating bar 501. The mounting block 508 is provided with a latch 509 that matches the size of the plug hole 507, and the latch 509 is slidably connected to the mounting block 508. The locking assembly also includes a first spring 511 sleeved on the latch 509 and a retaining ring 510 fixedly mounted on the latch 509. One end of the first spring 511 away from the connecting bar 503 is fixedly connected to the mounting block 508, and the other end is fixedly connected to the retaining ring 510. The elastic force of the first spring 511 is used to ensure that the pin 509 is stably inserted into the insertion hole 507 , that is, the retaining ring 510 drives the pin 509 to be stably inserted into the insertion hole 507 under the elastic force of the first spring 511 , thereby effectively fixing the rotating bar 501 .

[0034] In this embodiment, the first spring 511 is a constant force spring, which has the advantages of constant elastic force, stable and controlled movement, stable quality, strong durability, and long service life.

[0035] During use, when it is necessary to regularly clean dirt and other impurities on the surface of the blade 4, first pull the pin 509 outward until the pin 509 is out of the socket 507, and then rotate the rotating bar 501 to achieve the twisting work of the cleaning frame 502. When the cleaning frame 502 is rotated to a position close to the side of the rotating shaft 3, the pin 509 is released. At this time, the retaining ring 510 will drive the pin 509 to be inserted into the socket 507 under the elastic force of the first spring 511, and effectively fix the rotating bar 501 after rotation. The blade 4 is driven to rotate by the rotating shaft 3. During the continuous rotation process, dirt and other impurities on the surface of the blade 4 are brushed away by the bristles 505 on the cleaning frame 502. At the same time, the combing plate 506 effectively combs the bristles 505 to ensure the cleanliness and cleaning efficiency of the bristles 505, further improving the performance and practicality of the bristles 505. After the cleaning of the blade 4 is completed, the cleaning frame 502 is similarly reset to the side away from the rotating shaft 3 and fixed by the first spring 511 , the latch 509 and the socket 507 , so as to facilitate the normal operation of the blade 4 .

[0036] Example 2

[0037] This embodiment is basically the same as the basic structure of the ship power system of the present application, the difference being that a locking mechanism 6 is additionally provided.

[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the propulsion system 1 of this embodiment further includes a locking mechanism 6 for effectively fixing the rotating shaft 3, the locking mechanism 6 includes a rectangular bar 61 fixed on the housing of the transmission device 2, the rectangular bar 61 is slidably connected with a rectangular frame 63, and a slot 62 for matching with the rectangular frame 63 is provided on the side wall of the rotating shaft 3. A second spring 64 is provided between the side of the rectangular frame 63 close to the rotating shaft 3 and the rectangular bar 61, and a locking rod 66 is hinged on the side of the rectangular frame 63 away from the rotating shaft 3, the locking rod 66 is an L-shaped structure, and an arc groove 65 for matching with the locking rod 66 is provided on the rectangular bar 61.

[0039] In this embodiment, the second spring 64 also adopts a constant force spring. The constant force spring has the advantages of constant elastic force, stable and controlled movement, stable quality, strong durability, and long service life.

[0040] During the long-term use of the blades 4, stubborn impurities that cannot be cleaned off by the bristles 505 are likely to appear on the surface thereof, and manual cleaning is required at this time. Based on this, the present embodiment adds the above-mentioned locking mechanism 6 that can effectively fix the rotating shaft 3 to ensure the stability of the rotating shaft 3 and the blades 4 when the staff performs strong cleaning work on the blades 4, greatly reducing safety hazards and the risk of damage to the rotating shaft 3 and the blades 4, thereby improving the cleaning effect and efficiency while ensuring the structural stability, working reliability and service life of the system.

[0041] During use, before manually removing stubborn impurities on the surface of the blade 4, the rotation of the shaft 3 is first stopped, and then the locking rod 66 is rotated until the locking rod 66 is rotated out from the inner side of the arc groove 65, that is, the locking rod 66 is disengaged from the arc groove 65, and then the locking rod 66 is released. The rectangular frame 63 moves toward the position of the shaft 3 under the elastic force of the second spring 64 on the rectangular bar 61 until it is inserted into the slot 62, thereby effectively fixing the shaft 3. At this time, manual cleaning work can be carried out.

[0042] After cleaning is completed, first pull the rectangular frame 63 outward until the rectangular frame 63 is out of the slot 62, then rotate the locking rod 66, and wait for the locking rod 66 to rotate into the arc groove 65, release the rectangular frame 63, and the locking rod 66 is stably locked in the arc groove 65 under the elastic force of the second spring 64, thereby effectively fixing the rectangular frame 63 and ensuring that the rectangular frame 63 is away from the slot 62 to avoid affecting the normal operation of the rotating shaft 3 and the paddle 4.

[0043] To sum up, this embodiment can effectively fix the rotating shaft 3 by setting the locking mechanism 6, so as to facilitate manual and vigorous cleaning of stubborn impurities on the surface of the blade 4, thereby improving the cleaning effect and efficiency while reducing safety hazards and the risk of damage to the rotating shaft 3 and the blade 4.

[0044] Parts not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art. That is, in this application, the devices and components whose structures are not described are all commercially available devices or components.

[0045] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A ship power system, comprising a propulsion system (1), wherein the propulsion system (1) comprises a main engine, a transmission device (2) and a rotatable shaft (3), characterized in that: A plurality of blades (4) are circumferentially arranged on the rotating shaft (3), and the propulsion system (1) further comprises a cleaning mechanism (5) for cleaning impurities on the surface of the blades (4), the cleaning mechanism (5) comprising a connecting strip (503) fixed to the housing of the transmission device (2), a rotating strip (501) being arranged on the side of the connecting strip (503) close to the blades (4), the rotating strip (501) being rotatably connected to the connecting strip (503) and fixed by a locking assembly, a fixing block (504) being arranged at the other end of the rotating strip (501), a cleaning frame (502) having an open end being arranged on the fixing block (504), and bristles (505) for cooperating with the blades (4) being arranged on opposite side walls inside the cleaning frame (502).

2. A ship power system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (3) is also provided with a combing plate (506) matched with the bristles (505), and two groups of comb strip rows are symmetrically arranged on the combing plate (506), and each group of comb strip rows includes a plurality of comb strips arranged in sequence and at intervals.

3. A ship power system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly comprises a mounting block (508) fixed on the side wall of the rotating bar (501) and a plurality of insertion holes (507) provided on the connecting bar (503) and distributed along the circumference of the rotating bar (501); a latch (509) matching the size of the insertion holes (507) is provided on the mounting block (508); and the latch (509) is slidably connected to the mounting block (508).

4. A ship power system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking assembly also includes a first spring (511) sleeved on the latch (509) and a retaining ring (510) fixedly mounted on the latch (509); one end of the first spring (511) away from the connecting strip (503) is fixedly connected to the mounting block (508), and the other end is fixedly connected to the retaining ring (510).

5. A ship power system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first spring (511) is a constant force spring.

6. A ship power system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The propulsion system (1) further comprises a locking mechanism (6) for effectively fixing the rotating shaft (3), the locking mechanism (6) comprising a rectangular bar (61) fixed to a housing of the transmission device (2), the rectangular bar (61) being slidably connected to a rectangular frame (63), and a slot (62) for cooperating with the rectangular frame (63) being provided on a side wall of the rotating shaft (3).

7. A ship power system according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second spring (64) is arranged between the side of the rectangular frame (63) close to the rotating shaft (3) and the rectangular strip (61); a locking rod (66) is hingedly connected to the side of the rectangular frame (63) away from the rotating shaft (3); the locking rod (66) is an L-shaped structure; and an arc groove (65) used in conjunction with the locking rod (66) is provided on the rectangular strip (61).

8. A ship power system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second spring (64) is a constant force spring.