Horizontal slipway ten-thousand-box ship connection launching equipment and method

Through the ‘6-track boat platform + double-track in the ship’ composite structure and the chain-car solution of the lifting and drive separation, the uneven load distribution problem of large-tonnage ships is solved, and a high stability and rapid switching of ship launch operations are achieved.

CN120482297APending Publication Date: 2025-08-15ZHOUSHAN CHANGHONG INT SHIPBUILDING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510629280.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2025-08-15

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Technical Problem

The existing connecting and drainage devices cannot effectively support large-tonnage ships, and the load distribution is uneven, affecting the load stability of the ship.

Method used

The composite structure of the '6-track boat platform + double-track in the ship' is adopted, combining the boat-moving trolley, the boat-moving cradle and the launching work boat, and the multi-point uniform load is achieved through the intermediate dual-track design, supporting horizontal and dual-vehicle operation modes, adopting a series of car solutions that separate the hoist and drive, and using the 4-power unit hoisting group for precise balance control.

Benefits of technology

It significantly enhances the load-bearing stability of the launch process of large-tonnage ships, shortens the switching time, reduces the attitude error of the launch process of ten thousand tons, and meets the diversified operation needs of ships above 100,000 tons.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of ship body launching, and discloses a horizontal slipway ten thousand-box ship connection launching device and a horizontal slipway ten thousand-box ship connection launching method. Comprising a platform, a first rail is arranged on the upper surface of the platform, a platform car is slidably connected to the upper surface of the first rail, a support is arranged on the upper surface of the platform, a splicing table is connected to the side surface of the platform in an embedded mode, and a floating table is connected to the side surface of the splicing table in an embedded mode. The problems that multiple vehicles can be arranged, the weight of the tail of a cabin is heavy, the area of the ship bottom is small, and a large number of vehicles cannot be arranged are solved, the middle double rails can meet the two working conditions of a transverse vehicle and double vehicles and are suitable for switching of large and small ships under different working conditions, the designed bracket can meet the double-rail requirement, the method that different rail vehicles are mixed is adopted, and the stability of the system is improved; a bunching scheme that jacking and driving are mutually independent is adopted, jacking of only four power units driven by multiple power units is achieved, and jacking balance control of jacking four groups is facilitated.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ship launching, and in particular to equipment and a method for launching a 10,000-TEU ship from a horizontal slipway. Background Art

[0002] A slipway is a dedicated area with shipbuilding and repair equipment and structures. There are three types: open-air slipways, open slipways, and indoor slipways. Open-air slipways facilitate the use of various lifting and transportation equipment and are convenient for operation, but are subject to climatic conditions. Indoor slipways are not affected by climatic conditions and offer high productivity. Slipways are typically level areas, built on the shore of the shipyard's waters, for shipbuilding and repair. Slipways for building large ships require sufficient load-bearing capacity, requiring the construction of reinforced concrete beam-slab platforms or pile foundations to distribute the hull load. Slipways for building small boats can be constructed by modifying natural bank slopes with good foundations. Removable piers are installed on the slipway surface to support the hull and facilitate shipbuilding operations. They are equipped with lifting equipment, power lines, and other equipment. Slipways are connected to various slipways for launching and disembarking ships, and sometimes also to vertical ship lifts. In slipway areas where the workload of shipbuilding and repairing is heavy, it is often necessary to set up transverse areas to facilitate the entry and exit of ships in different positions of slipways. The gravity launching method is to use the ship's own gravity to make it slide into the water along the slide. Gravity launching methods can be divided into two types: longitudinal launching and transverse launching. Longitudinal launching is when the ship enters the water first, which can effectively reduce friction and facilitate rapid launching. Transverse launching is when the ship's side is launched first. This method has high requirements for the stability of the ship and is not commonly used. Therefore, staff are required to scientifically select a reasonable method for launching according to the actual situation to ensure the safety of launching new ships. When the slipway is docking and launching, the existing docking and launching device usually uses double tracks to support and transport the ship to be docked, which limits the size of the ship that can be docked and launched, and cannot perform docking and launching operations on large-tonnage ships. At the same time, the end-point support of the ship causes uneven load on the docked ship due to different load distribution of the ship, affecting the stability of the load on the lathe transport ship. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In response to the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a horizontal slipway for docking and launching equipment and a method for 10,000-TEU ships. The device adopts a composite structure of "6-track slipway + double tracks in the ship", and the middle double-track design breaks through the limitation of the bottom area of the ship, realizes multi-point uniform load-bearing, and effectively addresses the load distribution problem in the weight-concentrated area at the rear of the engine room. The device integrates a ship-moving trolley, a ship-moving bracket and a launching workboat, wherein the bracket adopts a double-track compatible structure, which supports both the transverse vehicle working condition and the dual-vehicle operation mode, and meets the rapid switching requirements of different ship sizes. The device adopts a serial vehicle solution with separated jacking and driving, and realizes precise and balanced control through the jacking grouping of 4 power units. The system redundancy is improved by cooperating with multiple power drive units, and the load stability of large tonnage is significantly enhanced. The double tracks in the ship support the rapid conversion of transverse and longitudinal vehicle groups, and the switching time is shortened to the traditional process to meet the diversified operation requirements of ships above 100,000 tons. The fusion control of the hardware independent jacking module and the software multi-vehicle linkage algorithm can reduce the error of the posture during the launching process of 10,000-ton ships, etc.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: it includes a platform, the upper surface of the platform is provided with a first track, the upper surface of the first track is slidably connected to the platform car, the upper surface of the platform is provided with a bracket, the side surface of the platform is embedded with a splicing table, the side surface of the splicing table is embedded with a floating platform, the upper surface of the floating platform is provided with a second track, and the second track corresponds to the first track through the splicing table.

[0005] Preferably, the upper surface of the platform vehicle is provided with an opening, the inner bottom wall of the opening is provided with a hydraulic cylinder, the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to a supporting plate, and the supporting plate is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the bracket.

[0006] Preferably, a first motor is fixedly connected to the interior of the platform vehicle, a roller is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, and the roller is engaged with the first track and the second track.

[0007] Preferably, an opening is provided on the lower surface of the platform vehicle, and the interior of the opening is movably connected to the roller via a bearing.

[0008] Preferably, a limit seat is provided on the upper surface of the floating platform, a column is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the floating platform, and a chain is fixedly connected to the side surface of the column.

[0009] Preferably, a winding seat is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the platform, and the upper surface of the winding seat is concave.

[0010] Preferably, a second motor is provided on the front surface of the winding seat, the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a winding roller, and the outer surface of the winding roller is connected to the chain in a circular manner, and the winding roller is movably connected to the interior of the winding seat.

[0011] Preferably, the height and width of the bracket are greater than those of the platform vehicle, and the upper surface of the bracket is a friction plate.

[0012] Preferably, the upper surface of the splicing table is provided with a track communicating with the first track and the second track, and the side surfaces of the platform and the floating platform are both provided with grooves, and the grooves correspond to the splicing table.

[0013] A method for launching a 10,000-TEU ship on a horizontal slipway comprises the following steps: S1. Starting the second motor can drive the winding roller to rotate and wind the chain, so that the floating platform can fit the surface of the platform, and using the external lifting device to fit the splicing platform into the grooves on the side surfaces of the floating platform and the platform, so that the first track and the second track can correspond; S2. The support can be used to support and lift the surface of the hull. The first motor can be started to drive the roller to roll, so that the platform car can move on the upper surface of the first track and move to the bottom of the support. The hydraulic cylinder can be used to extend the support plate from the inside of the opening and fit it into the inner top wall of the support. The support plate can be continuously extended and retracted to lift the support upward and separate it from the surface of the platform. The platform car can be continuously moved so that it can pass through the splicing table and move to the surface of the second track, so that the hull can be transferred to the surface of the floating platform. S3. After the hull is completely transferred to the surface of the floating platform, the hydraulic cylinder can be used to retract the support plate into the inside of the opening so that the bracket can fit the surface of the floating platform. The platform car can be pushed to the surface of the platform. The external lifting device can be used again to separate the splicing platform from the joint of the platform and the floating platform. The chain is unwound to separate the floating platform and the launching of the hull is completed.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a horizontal slipway 10,000-TEU ship docking and launching device and method, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. The present invention adopts a composite structure of "6-track slipway + double track in the ship". The middle double track design breaks through the limitation of the bottom area of the ship, realizes multi-point uniform load-bearing, effectively addresses the load distribution problem in the weight-concentrated area at the rear of the engine room, and integrates a ship-moving trolley, a ship-moving bracket and a launching workboat. The bracket adopts a double-track compatible structure, which not only supports the transverse vehicle working condition but also adapts to the dual-vehicle operation mode, and meets the rapid switching requirements of different ship sizes. It adopts a serial vehicle solution with separated jacking and driving, and realizes precise and balanced control through the jacking grouping of 4 power units. It improves the system redundancy by cooperating with multiple power drive units, and significantly enhances the load-bearing stability of large tonnage. The double track in the ship supports the rapid conversion of transverse and longitudinal vehicle groups, and the switching time is shortened to the traditional process to meet the diversified operation requirements of ships above 100,000 tons. Through the fusion control of the hardware independent jacking module and the software multi-vehicle linkage algorithm, it can reduce the error of the posture during the launching process of 10,000-ton ships. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the platform vehicle of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the structure of the platform vehicle of the present invention; Figure 5 This is the working condition 1 for the two sets of tracks in the middle; Figure 6 This is the second operating condition for the two middle sets of tracks; Among them: 1. Floating platform; 2. Second track; 3. Limit seat; 4. Splicing table; 5. Bracket; 6. First track; 7. Platform car; 8. Platform; 9. Support plate; 10. Hydraulic cylinder; 11. First opening; 12. Column; 13. Chain; 14. Winding seat; 15. Winding roller; 16. Second motor; 17. Roller; 18. Second opening; 19. First motor; 20. Friction plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example

[0017] See also Figure 1-6 A horizontal slipway 10,000-container ship docking and launching equipment includes a platform 8, an upper surface of the platform 8 is provided with a first track 6, the upper surface of the first track 6 is slidably connected to a platform car 7, the upper surface of the platform car 7 is provided with a first opening 11, the inner bottom wall of the first opening 11 is provided with a hydraulic cylinder 10, the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to a support plate 9, and the support plate 9 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the bracket 5, the interior of the platform car 7 is fixedly connected to a first motor 19, the output end of the first motor 19 is fixedly connected to a roller 17, and the roller 17 is engaged with the first track 6 and the second track 2, and the lower surface of the platform car 7 is provided with a second opening 18, and the interior of the second opening 18 is movably connected to the roller 17 through a bearing.

[0018] The hull is supported by the bracket 5 and the surface of the hull, and the first motor 19 is connected to the external power supply. When the first motor 19 is started, the roller 17 can be driven to rotate. Since the second opening 18 and the roller 17 are both connected to the first track 6, when the roller 17 rotates, the platform vehicle 7 can be driven to move on the surface of the first track 6, so that the platform vehicle 7 can be moved to the bottom of the bracket 5. The hydraulic cylinder 10 can be used to extend the support plate 9 from the inside of the opening to lift the bracket 5 upward and separate it from the platform 8, so as to facilitate the transportation and launching of the hull. The structural design of the first motor 19 driving the roller 17 to be embedded in the track ensures that The power transmission is efficient and the running trajectory is stable. The roller 17 is movably connected to the second opening 18 through a bearing, which reduces friction loss and improves mobility. The sliding connection between the first track 6 and the second track 2 is combined with the embedded design of the roller 17, which can adapt to the layout of the first track 6 and the second track 2, reduce the turning radius limit, and enhance space utilization. The support plate 9 and the hydraulic cylinder 10 are linked to realize the rapid lifting and positioning of goods or components, reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency. The platform car 7 is embedded in the track and combined with the hydraulic fixing device to effectively prevent slipping or deviation during operation, ensuring operation safety.

[0019] The upper surface of the platform 8 is provided with a bracket 5, the side surface of the platform 8 is engaged with the splicing table 4, the side surface of the splicing table 4 is engaged with the floating platform 1, the upper surface of the floating platform 1 is provided with a second track 2, and the second track 2 corresponds to the first track 6 through the splicing table 4, the upper surface of the floating platform 1 is provided with a limited seat 3, the upper surface of the floating platform 1 is fixedly connected to the column 12, the side surface of the column 12 is fixedly connected to the chain 13, the upper surface of the platform 8 is fixedly connected to the winding seat 14, and the upper surface of the winding seat 14 is concave. A second motor 16 is provided on the front surface of the winding seat 14, and a winding roller 15 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 16, and the outer surface of the winding roller 15 is connected to the chain 13 in a circular manner. The winding roller 15 is movably connected to the inside of the winding seat 14, and the height and width of the bracket 5 are greater than the platform car 7. The upper surface of the bracket 5 has a friction plate 20, and the upper surface of the splicing table 4 is provided with a track connected to the first track 6 and the second track 2. The side surface of the platform 8 and the side surface of the floating platform 1 are both provided with grooves, and the grooves correspond to the splicing table 4.

[0020] When the hull is transported and launched, the second motor 16 is connected to an external power source. Starting the second motor 16 can drive the winding roller 15 to rotate and reel the chain 13, so that the floating platform 1 can fit the surface of the platform 8. The external lifting device can be used to fit the splicing platform 4 into the floating platform 1 through the groove and connect it to the platform 8 bracket 5. When the platform car 7 is continuously moved, the splicing platform 4 can be used to splice and connect the first track 6 and the second track 2, so that the platform car 7 can be moved to the surface of the second track 2 through the splicing platform 4, and the hull is transported to the surface of the floating platform 1. The hydraulic cylinder 10 is retracted to retract the support plate 9 into the platform car 7 through the first opening 11. The inside of the platform 1 can be moved downward to fit the surface of the platform 1, and the platform car 7 can be pushed to the surface of the platform 8. The external lifting device can be used again to separate the splicing platform 4 from the splicing point of the platform 8 and the platform 1, and the chain 13 is unwound to separate the platform 1 from the platform 8 to launch the hull. Through the interlocking splicing platform 4, the groove and the through-connection design of the first track 6 and the second track 2, the platform 8, the floating platform 1 and the track system can be flexibly spliced together, which is convenient for expansion or adjustment of the layout. The first track 6 platform 8 side and the second track 2 floating platform 1 side are precisely connected through the splicing platform 4, ensuring a smooth transition of the vehicle and reducing mechanical wear and cargo damage caused by bumps. Example

[0021] A method for launching a 10,000-TEU ship on a horizontal slipway comprises the following steps: S1. Start the second motor 16 to drive the winding roller 15 to rotate and wind the chain 13, so that the floating platform 1 can be fitted with the surface of the platform 8. Use the external lifting device to fit the splicing platform 4 into the grooves on the side surfaces of the floating platform 1 and the platform 8, so that the first track 6 and the second track 2 can correspond; S2. The support 5 can be used to support and lift the surface of the hull. The first motor 19 is started to drive the roller 17 to roll, so that the platform vehicle 7 can move on the upper surface of the first track 6 and move to the bottom of the support 5. The hydraulic cylinder 10 can extend the support plate 9 from the inside of the first opening 11 and fit it into the inner top wall of the support 5. The support plate 9 is continuously extended and retracted to lift the support 5 upward and separate it from the surface of the platform 8. The platform vehicle 7 is continuously moved so that the platform vehicle 7 can pass through the splicing table 4 and move to the surface of the second track 2, so that the hull can be transferred to the surface of the floating platform 1. S3. After the hull is completely transferred to the surface of the floating platform 1, the support plate 9 can be retracted into the first opening 11 by using the extension and contraction of the hydraulic cylinder 10, so that the bracket 5 can be in contact with the surface of the floating platform 1, and the platform vehicle 7 can be pushed to the surface of the platform 8. The external lifting device can be used again to separate the splicing platform 4 from the splicing point between the platform 8 and the floating platform 1, and the chain 13 can be unwound to separate the floating platform 1 from the platform 8, completing the launching of the hull.

[0022] It adopts a "6-track slipway + double-track in the ship" composite structure. The middle double-track design breaks through the limitation of the bottom area of the ship, realizes multi-point uniform load-bearing, and effectively addresses the load distribution problem in the weight-concentrated area at the rear of the engine room. It integrates a ship-moving trolley, a ship-moving bracket and a launching workboat. The bracket adopts a double-track compatible structure, which supports both the transverse vehicle working condition and the dual-vehicle operation mode, meeting the rapid switching needs of different ship sizes. It adopts a serial vehicle solution with separated jacking and driving, and realizes precise and balanced control through the jacking grouping of 4 power units. It improves the system redundancy with the cooperation of multiple power drive units, and significantly enhances the stability of large-tonnage load-bearing. The double track in the ship supports the rapid conversion of transverse and longitudinal vehicle groups, and the switching time is shortened to the traditional process to meet the diversified operation needs of ships above 100,000 tons. Through the integrated control of the hardware independent jacking module and the software multi-vehicle linkage algorithm, it can reduce the error of the posture during the launching process of 10,000-ton ships.

[0023] When in use, starting the second motor 16 can drive the winding roller 15 to rotate and reel the chain 13, so that the floating platform 1 can fit the surface of the platform 8, and the external lifting device is used to fit the splicing platform 4 into the grooves on the side surfaces of the floating platform 1 and the platform 8, so that the first track 6 and the second track 2 can correspond, and the bracket 5 can be used to support and lift the surface of the hull, and starting the first motor 19 can drive the roller 17 to roll, so that the platform car 7 can move on the upper surface of the first track 6, so that the platform car 7 can be moved to the bottom of the bracket 5, and the hydraulic cylinder 10 can extend the support plate 9 from the inside of the first opening 11 to fit the inner top wall of the bracket 5, through the support plate 9 can be continuously extended and retracted to lift the bracket 5 upward and separate it from the surface of the platform 8. Through the continuous movement of the platform car 7, the platform car 7 can pass through the splicing table 4 and move to the surface of the second track 2, and the hull can be transferred to the surface of the floating platform 1. When the hull is completely transferred to the surface of the floating platform 1, the hydraulic cylinder 10 can be used to retract the support plate 9 into the inside of the first opening 11, so that the bracket 5 can be fitted with the surface of the floating platform 1, and the platform car 7 can be pushed to the surface of the platform 8. The external lifting device can be used again to separate the splicing table 4 from the splicing point of the platform 8 and the floating platform 1, and the chain 13 is unwound to separate the floating platform 1 from the platform 8, completing the launching of the hull.

[0024] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A horizontal berth 10,000-Container Ship docking and launching device and method, comprising a platform (8), characterized in that: The upper surface of the platform (8) is provided with a first track (6), the upper surface of the first track (6) is slidably connected to a platform vehicle (7), the upper surface of the platform (8) is provided with a bracket (5), the side surface of the platform (8) is engaged with a splicing platform (4), the side surface of the splicing platform (4) is engaged with a floating platform (1), the upper surface of the floating platform (1) is provided with a second track (2), and the second track (2) corresponds to the first track (6) through the splicing platform (4).

2. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the platform vehicle (7) is provided with a first opening (11), the inner bottom wall of the first opening (11) is provided with a hydraulic cylinder (10), the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to a support plate (9), and the support plate (9) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the bracket (5).

3. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform vehicle (7) is fixedly connected to a first motor (19) inside, and an output end of the first motor (19) is fixedly connected to a roller (17), and the roller (17) is engaged with the first track (6) and the second track (2).

4. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second opening (18) is provided on the lower surface of the platform vehicle (7), and the interior of the second opening (18) is movably connected to the roller (17) via a bearing.

5. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limited position seat (3) is provided on the upper surface of the floating platform (1), a column (12) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the floating platform (1), and a chain (13) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the column (12).

6. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the platform (8) is fixedly connected to a winding seat (14), and the upper surface of the winding seat (14) is concave.

7. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second motor (16) is provided on the front surface of the winding seat (14), and an output end of the second motor (16) is fixedly connected to a winding roller (15), and an outer surface of the winding roller (15) is connected to the chain (13) in a circumferential manner, and the winding roller (15) is movably connected to the inside of the winding seat (14).

8. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height and width of the bracket (5) are greater than those of the platform vehicle (7), and the upper surface of the bracket (5) is provided with a friction plate (20).

9. The horizontal slipway 10,000-Container Ship docking and launching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the splicing platform (4) is provided with a track that communicates with the first track (6) and the second track (2), and the side surface of the platform (8) and the side surface of the floating platform (1) are both provided with grooves, and the grooves correspond to the splicing platform (4).

10. The method for launching a 10,000-TEU ship on a horizontal slipway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Starting the second motor (16) can drive the winding roller (15) to rotate and reel the chain (13), so that the floating platform (1) can be fitted with the surface of the platform (8), and using the external lifting device to fit the splicing platform (4) into the grooves on the side surfaces of the floating platform (1) and the platform (8), so that the first track (6) and the second track (2) can correspond; S2. The support (5) can be used to support and lift the surface of the hull. The first motor (19) can be started to drive the roller (17) to roll, so that the platform car (7) can move on the upper surface of the first track (6), so that the platform car (7) can be moved to the bottom of the support (5). The hydraulic cylinder (10) can be used to extend the support plate (9) from the inside of the first opening (11) and fit with the inner top wall of the support (5). The support plate (9) can be continuously extended and retracted to lift the support (5) upward and separate it from the surface of the platform (8). The platform car (7) can be continuously moved so that the platform car (7) can pass through the splicing table (4) and move to the surface of the second track (2), and the hull can be transferred to the surface of the floating platform (1); S3. After the hull is completely transferred to the surface of the floating platform (1), the support plate (9) can be retracted into the interior of the first opening (11) by using the extension and contraction of the hydraulic cylinder (10), so that the bracket (5) can be fitted with the surface of the floating platform (1), and the platform vehicle (7) can be pushed to the surface of the platform (8). The external lifting device can be used again to separate the splicing platform (4) from the splicing point of the platform (8) and the floating platform (1), and the chain (13) can be unwound to separate the floating platform (1) from the platform (8), completing the launching of the hull.