Open sea concrete member curing device, system and method

Through the combination of prefabricated formwork construction and intelligent maintenance drone, the problems of low freshwater utilization and high labor costs in the maintenance of traditional offshore concrete components are solved, and an efficient and automated maintenance process is achieved, which improves freshwater utilization and maintenance quality.

CN120190895APending Publication Date: 2025-06-24NO 3 ENG CO LTD OF CCCC THIRD HARBOR ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510340420.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2025-06-24

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Technical Problem

The maintenance of traditional offshore concrete components has problems such as high freshwater transportation cost, low freshwater utilization rate, fast water evaporation, poor maintenance flexibility, low standardization and high labor costs.

Method used

The prefabricated formwork is used to build a maintenance device, and the position is flexibly adjusted according to the size of the concrete component through the primary and secondary formwork connection device, and sealed and stored water is achieved by combining sealing strips and filling sponges. The intelligent maintenance drone and liquid level monitoring device are used to automatically perform fresh water spraying and liquid level monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It improves freshwater utilization, reduces water consumption, saves labor costs, improves maintenance quality and flexibility, and reduces freshwater transportation costs.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an open sea concrete member curing device, system and method, the device comprises a thin-plate-shaped main formwork and a thin-plate-shaped secondary formwork, the main formwork and the secondary formwork are connected through a main formwork and secondary formwork connecting device and tightened through opposite-pull screws, and holes are evenly formed in the other three edges, except for the bottom edge, of the main formwork and used for arranging the opposite-pull screws; filling sponges are arranged on the contact surfaces of the main template and the secondary template with the concrete member, and sealing strips are arranged at the bottoms of the main template and the secondary template and at the joint of the main template and the secondary template. The system comprises a curing device used for storing water and curing the concrete member; the fresh water conveying device is used for conveying and spraying fresh water; and the liquid level monitoring device is used for monitoring the liquid level of the top surface of the concrete member and sending an alarm signal. By the adoption of the maintenance device and system, the outer sea concrete member is maintained, the fresh water utilization rate can be increased, the water consumption is reduced, labor is saved, and the maintenance quality is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of concrete component curing, and relates to a curing device, system and method for offshore concrete components. Background Art

[0002] The chloride curing of offshore concrete components is one of the key links in concrete construction. In the traditional concrete curing process, the method of manual sprinkling and covering for curing is adopted, which has a large demand for fresh water. However, for the manual curing of offshore concrete components, there are problems such as high fresh water transportation cost, low fresh water utilization rate, fast water evaporation, poor curing flexibility, low standardization degree, and high labor cost. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Object of the Invention: The object of the present invention is to provide a curing device, system and method for offshore concrete components, so as to solve the problems of high fresh water transportation cost, low fresh water utilization rate, fast water evaporation, poor curing flexibility, low standardization degree, and high labor cost in offshore manual curing.

[0004] Technical Solution: An offshore concrete component curing device of the present invention includes a thin plate-shaped main formwork and a secondary formwork. The main formwork and the secondary formwork are arranged around the concrete component to form a frame. The secondary formwork is arranged between the relatively arranged main formworks. The main formwork and the secondary formwork are connected by a main-secondary formwork connecting device. The main formwork is uniformly provided with holes on the other three sides except the bottom edge. The holes are used for arranging tie bolts, and the tie bolts tighten the two opposite main formworks to seal between the main and secondary formworks; a filling sponge is arranged on the contact surface between the main formwork and the secondary formwork and the concrete component, and sealing strips are arranged at the bottom of the main formwork and the secondary formwork and at the connection between the main and secondary formworks.

[0005] Further, the main-secondary formwork connecting device includes a horizontal first clamping part and a vertical second clamping part. The first clamping part is used for clamping the main formwork and can move on the main formwork to flexibly adjust the position according to the size of the concrete component. The second clamping part is used for connecting and fixing the secondary formwork.

[0006] Further, primary and secondary ribs for increasing their strength are arranged on the main formwork and the secondary formwork.

[0007] Further, the primary and secondary ribs are made of galvanized angle steel.

[0008] Further, the main formwork and the secondary formwork are made of 1mm thick galvanized steel plates.

[0009] The present invention provides an offshore concrete component curing system, including the above-mentioned offshore concrete component curing device. The curing device is erected outside the concrete component for water storage curing of the concrete component;

[0010] A fresh water delivery device for transporting and spraying fresh water, comprising an intelligent maintenance drone and a fresh water storage and spraying device, wherein the fresh water storage and spraying device is installed on the intelligent maintenance drone;

[0011] A liquid level monitoring device is arranged at 3-5 mm above the top surface of the concrete member for monitoring the liquid level on the top surface of the concrete member, and sending an alarm signal to the project management platform when the liquid level is lower than the set alarm liquid level;

[0012] A project management platform is used to access the maintenance operation points of each intelligent maintenance drone. The maintenance operation points are set according to the coordinates of the concrete member maintenance device. When receiving the alarm signal sent by the liquid level monitoring device, it sends a maintenance instruction to the intelligent maintenance drone, driving the intelligent maintenance drone to fly to the corresponding maintenance operation point for maintenance.

[0013] Furthermore, the intelligent maintenance drone adopts a drone with a spraying capacity of more than 50 kg; the maximum capacity of the fresh water storage and spraying device is 60 L, and the spraying flow rate is 28 L / min.

[0014] Furthermore, the liquid level monitoring device adopts a resistive liquid level sensor.

[0015] The present invention provides a method for maintaining offshore concrete members, using the above offshore concrete member maintenance system, comprising the following steps:

[0016] S1. After the concrete formwork is removed, set up the maintenance device. Seal strips are installed at the bottom of the main formwork, and filling sponges are arranged on the sides. Seal strips are installed at the bottom and sides of the secondary formwork, and it is connected to the main formwork through the main and secondary formwork connection device. The tensioning bolts are tightened, and the maintenance device forms an integral body;

[0017] S2. Arrange the liquid level monitoring device, arrange it at 3-5 mm above the top surface of the concrete member, and set the alarm liquid level height;

[0018] S3. Set the maintenance operation points of each intelligent maintenance drone according to the coordinates of the concrete member maintenance device and access the project management platform. Monitor the maintenance liquid level through the liquid level monitoring device. When the project management platform receives the alarm signal from the liquid level monitoring device, the intelligent maintenance drone flies to the corresponding maintenance operation point for maintenance. After the maintenance is completed, it automatically returns, and a maintenance record is generated synchronously in the background.

[0019] Furthermore, after step S2, it further includes S21. First maintenance test: After the liquid level monitoring device is set up, sprinkle water to a height above the alarm liquid level. After half an hour, observe whether there is any water leakage around the formwork. After confirming that it is correct, lower the liquid level height below the alarm line and observe whether the liquid level monitoring device alarms. After confirming that it is correct, it can be used normally.

[0020] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following remarkable advantages: 1. The curing device is built with assembled formwork, and the position can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of concrete components through the main and secondary formwork connection device, and it is convenient for assembly and disassembly;

[0021] 2. The loss of fresh water is prevented by the sealing strip, and the sponge can store water and keep moisture, improving the utilization rate of fresh water and the curing quality of concrete components;

[0022] 3. The curing operation points of each intelligent curing drone are set according to the coordinates of the concrete components and connected to the project management platform. The curing liquid level is monitored by the liquid level monitoring device, and whether curing is required is analyzed through background processing. When the project management platform receives the alarm signal from the liquid level monitoring device, the intelligent curing drone flies to the corresponding curing operation point for curing. After curing is completed, it automatically returns to the base, and a curing record is generated synchronously in the background, improving the curing flexibility and reducing the labor cost;

[0023] 4. The curing system and method of the present invention can improve the utilization rate of fresh water, reduce water consumption, save labor, and improve the curing quality. Description of the drawings

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 is Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of the partial structure at A of Detailed implementation manners

[0026] The technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings.

[0027] As Figure 1-2 shown, an offshore concrete component curing device in this embodiment includes a thin plate-shaped main formwork 1 and a secondary formwork 2. In a specific embodiment, the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 are made of galvanized steel plates with a thickness of 1 mm, and main and secondary ribs 3 for increasing their strength are provided on the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2. The main and secondary ribs 3 are made of galvanized angle steel. The main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 are connected by a main and secondary formwork connection device 4. The main and secondary formwork connection device 4 is T-shaped, including a horizontal first clamping portion 41 and a vertical second clamping portion 42. The first clamping portion 41 is used to clamp the main formwork 1 and can move on the main formwork 1 to flexibly adjust the position according to the size of the concrete component. The second clamping portion 42 is used to connect and fix the secondary formwork 2. In this embodiment, both the first clamping portion 41 and the second clamping portion 42 are grooves, and the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 are clamped in the grooves.

[0028] The main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 are arranged around the concrete member to form a frame. The secondary formwork 2 is arranged between the relatively arranged main formworks 1. Holes are evenly arranged on the other three sides of the main formwork 1 except the bottom edge. These holes are used to arrange the tension bolts 5. After the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 are connected by the main-secondary formwork connecting device 4, the tension bolts 5 are installed in the holes, and the opposite two main formworks 1 are tightened through the tension bolts 5 so as to seal between the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2. Filling sponges are arranged on the contact surfaces of the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 with the concrete member. On the one hand, the filling sponges can reduce the evaporation rate of water, and on the other hand, they can improve the curing quality of the concrete member. Sealing strips 6 are arranged at the bottoms of the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 and at the joints of the main and secondary formworks to prevent fresh water from flowing out and causing waste.

[0029] Method for erecting the curing device. First, install the sealing strip 6 at the bottom of the main formwork 1, and install the sealing strip 6 at the bottom and side of the secondary formwork 2. Then, arrange the filling sponges on the contact surfaces of the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 with the concrete member. Connect the main formwork 1 and the secondary formwork 2 through the main-secondary formwork connecting device 4 and adjust the position according to the size of the concrete member. Then, set the tension bolts 5 through the holes on the main formwork 1. When the tension bolts 5 are tightened, the curing device forms an integral body.

[0030] This embodiment provides an offshore concrete member curing system, including: the offshore concrete member curing device as described above, which is erected outside the concrete member according to the above method for erecting the curing device and is used for water storage curing of the concrete member;

[0031] Fresh water conveying device, including an intelligent curing unmanned aerial vehicle 8 and a fresh water storage and spraying device 9. The intelligent curing unmanned aerial vehicle 8 and the fresh water storage and spraying device 9 are used in cooperation to transport fresh water and spray it;

[0032] Liquid level monitoring device 7, which is arranged 3-5 mm above the top surface of the concrete member and is used to monitor the liquid level on the top surface of the concrete member. When the liquid level is lower than the set alarm liquid level, it sends an alarm signal to the project management platform;

[0033] Project management platform, which is used to access the curing operation points of each intelligent curing unmanned aerial vehicle. The curing operation points are set according to the coordinates of the concrete member curing device. When receiving the alarm signal sent by the liquid level monitoring device, it sends a curing instruction to the intelligent curing unmanned aerial vehicle, driving the intelligent curing unmanned aerial vehicle to fly to the corresponding curing operation point for curing.

[0034] In a specific embodiment, the intelligent maintenance drone 8 is a drone with a spraying capacity of over 50 kg, which can carry at least 50 kg of fresh water, has a flight endurance of 30 minutes, can perform single - time concrete maintenance for about 10 minutes, can support round - trip concrete maintenance operations twice, has a charging time of about 15 minutes, and a single drone can perform sprinkler maintenance about 16 times per work shift. The maximum capacity of the fresh - water storage and spraying device 9 is 60 L, with a uniform spraying effect and a flow rate of 28 L per minute. The liquid - level monitoring device 7 uses a resistive liquid - level sensor.

[0035] This embodiment provides a method for maintaining offshore concrete components, using the above - mentioned offshore concrete component maintenance system, including the following steps: S1. After the concrete formwork is removed, set up the maintenance device. Install a sealing strip 6 at the bottom of the main formwork 1, arrange filling sponges on the side, install sealing strips 6 at the bottom and sides of the secondary formwork 2, connect it to the main formwork 1 through the primary and secondary formwork connection device 4, and tighten the tie rod 5 so that the maintenance device forms an integral whole.

[0036] S2. Arrange the liquid - level monitoring device 7, place it 3 - 5 mm above the top surface of the concrete component, and set the alarm liquid - level height. Further, after step S2, there is also step S21. First - time maintenance test: After the liquid - level monitoring device 7 is set up, sprinkle water above the alarm liquid - level height, and observe whether there is any water leakage around the formwork half an hour later. After confirming that there is no problem, lower the liquid - level height below the alarm line and observe whether the liquid - level monitoring device alarms. Only after confirming that there is no problem can it be used normally.

[0037] S3. Set the maintenance operation points of each intelligent maintenance drone according to the coordinates of the concrete component and connect them to the project management platform. Monitor the maintenance liquid - level through the liquid - level monitoring device 7. When the project management platform receives the alarm signal from the liquid - level monitoring device, the intelligent maintenance drone 8 flies to the corresponding maintenance operation point for maintenance. After the maintenance is completed, it automatically returns and synchronously generates a maintenance record in the background.

Claims

1. An offshore concrete component maintenance device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a main template and a secondary template in the form of a thin plate, wherein the main template and the secondary template are arranged to form a frame around the concrete member, the secondary template is arranged between the main templates arranged oppositely, the main template and the secondary template are connected by a main-secondary template connecting device, holes are evenly arranged on the other three sides of the main template except the bottom side, the holes are used to arrange tension screws, and the tension screws tighten the two opposite main templates to seal the main and secondary templates; the contact surfaces of the main template and the secondary template with the concrete member are provided with filling sponges, and the bottoms of the main template and the secondary template and the connection between the main and secondary templates are provided with sealing strips.

2. The offshore concrete component maintenance device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main-secondary formwork connecting device includes a first transverse clamping portion and a second longitudinal clamping portion. The first clamping portion is used to clamp the main formwork and can be moved on the main formwork to flexibly adjust the position according to the size of the concrete component. The second clamping portion is used to connect and fix the secondary formwork.

3. The offshore concrete component maintenance device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main template and the secondary template are provided with primary and secondary ribs for increasing their strength.

4. The offshore concrete component maintenance device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The primary and secondary ribs are made of galvanized angle steel.

5. The offshore concrete component maintenance device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main formwork and the secondary formwork are made of 1mm thick galvanized steel plates.

6. An offshore concrete component maintenance system, characterized in that: include: The offshore concrete component maintenance device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the maintenance device is set up outside the concrete component and is used to store water for maintenance of the concrete component; A fresh water delivery device, used for transporting and spraying fresh water, comprising an intelligent maintenance drone and a fresh water storage and spraying device, wherein the fresh water storage and spraying device is installed on the intelligent maintenance drone; The liquid level monitoring device is set at 3 to 5 mm from the top surface of the concrete component to monitor the liquid level on the top surface of the concrete component. When the liquid level is lower than the set alarm level, an alarm signal is sent to the project management platform; The project management platform is used to access the maintenance operation point of each of the intelligent maintenance drones. The maintenance operation point is set according to the coordinates of the concrete component maintenance device. When the alarm signal sent by the liquid level monitoring device is received, a maintenance instruction is issued to the intelligent maintenance drone, and the intelligent maintenance drone is driven to fly to the corresponding maintenance operation point for maintenance.

7. The offshore concrete component maintenance system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The intelligent maintenance drone adopts a drone with a spraying capacity of 50 kg or above; the maximum capacity of the fresh water storage and spraying device is 60L, and the spraying flow rate is 28L / min.

8. The offshore concrete component maintenance system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liquid level monitoring device adopts a resistance type liquid level sensor.

9. A method for maintaining offshore concrete components, characterized in that: The offshore concrete component maintenance system according to any one of claims 6 to 8 comprises the following steps: S1. After the concrete formwork is removed, the curing device is set up. A sealing strip is installed at the bottom of the main formwork, and a filling sponge is arranged on the side. A sealing strip is installed at the bottom and side of the secondary formwork, and the secondary formwork is connected to the main formwork through the main and secondary formwork connecting device. The tension screw is tightened, and the curing device is formed as a whole; S2. Arrange the liquid level monitoring device, place it 3 to 5 mm above the top surface of the concrete component, and set the alarm liquid level height; S3. Set the maintenance operation point of each intelligent maintenance drone according to the coordinates of the concrete component maintenance device and connect it to the project management platform. Monitor the maintenance liquid level through the liquid level monitoring device. When the project management platform receives the alarm signal from the liquid level monitoring device, the intelligent maintenance drone flies to the corresponding maintenance operation point for maintenance. After the maintenance is completed, it automatically returns and generates maintenance records synchronously in the background.

10. The offshore concrete component maintenance method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The step S21 also includes the first maintenance test after the liquid level monitoring device is set up: after the liquid level monitoring device is set up, water is sprinkled to a height above the alarm liquid level. After half an hour, observe whether there is any water leakage around the template. After confirmation, lower the liquid level to below the alarm line and observe whether the liquid level monitoring device alarms. After confirmation, it can be used normally.