Heavy load wheel arrangement for moving a marine vessel device and method of installing a marine vessel device

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of ships, and discloses a heavy-load wheel device for moving a ship device and a mounting method of the ship device. The heavy-load wheel device comprises a connecting seat, a wheel frame, a moving wheel and a brake assembly. The wheel frame comprises a connecting plate, a connecting shaft and a wheel seat connected to the connecting plate. The connecting shaft is rotatably installed on the connecting seat, and the wheel of the moving wheel can rotate relative to the wheel seat. The brake assembly is installed on the wheel frame and is used for fixing the moving wheel relative to the wheel seat. The connecting seat is installed on the ship device. During the movement of the ship device, the position of the moving wheel on the wheel frame can be adjusted to avoid obstacles on the deck because the connecting shaft can rotate relative to the connecting seat. When it is necessary to stop or reach the mounting base, the moving wheel can be stopped from rotating through the brake assembly. In this process, welding of a lifting lug is not required, and subsequent operations such as cutting of the lifting lug, polishing and oil painting are omitted. The moving and mounting efficiency of the ship device can be improved, and the manual labor amount can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of marine technology, specifically to a heavy-duty wheel device for moving marine equipment and a method for installing marine equipment. Background Technology

[0002] During the shipbuilding process, many pieces of equipment cannot be installed in time due to delivery delays. They need to be moved from the hoisting port to the installation base for installation after the hull is built.

[0003] In related technologies, the equipment installation process is as follows: first, welding the lifting brackets onto the ship; then, using an electric hoist in conjunction with the lifting brackets, transferring the equipment to the installation base. This method has the following disadvantages: 1) It requires manual labor to move the equipment with the electric hoist, resulting in a large amount of manual labor and low efficiency; 2) After the equipment is installed, the lifting brackets need to be cut off, and after cutting off the lifting brackets, the cut area needs to be re-grinded and repainted, making subsequent operations cumbersome.

[0004] This section provides background information related to this application, which is not necessarily prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to solve or at least alleviate some or all of the aforementioned problems. Therefore, the purpose of this application is to provide a heavy-duty wheel device for moving ship equipment and a method for installing ship equipment, which eliminates the need for welding lifting brackets and avoids subsequent operations such as cutting lifting brackets, grinding, and painting, thereby improving the efficiency of moving and installing ship equipment and reducing manual labor.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides a heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment, comprising:

[0008] A connector having a connection position for detachable and fixed connection with marine equipment;

[0009] A wheel frame includes a connecting shaft, a connecting plate, and a wheel seat. The upper side of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, the connecting shaft is rotatably mounted on the connecting seat via a bearing, and the lower side of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the wheel seat.

[0010] A movable wheel includes a central axle and a wheel rotatably mounted on the central axle, the central axle being mounted on the wheel seat, and the rotation axis of the wheel being perpendicular to the rotation axis of the connecting shaft;

[0011] A brake assembly is mounted on the wheel frame and is used to fix the movable wheel relative to the wheel seat.

[0012] As an optional embodiment of the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile vessel equipment, the braking assembly includes a brake frame, a support member, and a brake pad. The first end of the brake frame is rotatably mounted on the wheel seat, and its second end extends beyond the wheel surface of the mobile wheel. The first end of the support member is fixed to the connecting plate. The first end of the brake pad is rotatably mounted on the second end of the support member, and the brake pad is movably connected to the brake frame. Pressing down the brake frame can cause the second end of the brake pad to abut against the wheel surface of the mobile wheel.

[0013] As an alternative to the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment, the brake assembly further includes an elastic element, one end of which is connected to the connecting plate and the other end of which is connected to the brake frame.

[0014] As an alternative to the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile vessel equipment, the brake frame has an elongated slot, and the brake pad has a guide pin that slides into the elongated slot to allow the brake pad to be movably connected to the brake frame.

[0015] As an alternative to the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile vessel equipment, the brake pad includes a brake pad seat and a rubber component, the rubber component being mounted on one side of the brake pad seat adjacent to the mobile wheel.

[0016] As an alternative to the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment, the brake pad has an arc-shaped side adjacent to the mobile wheel, and the rubber component has the same shape as the arc-shaped surface, and the rubber component is laid on the arc-shaped surface.

[0017] As an alternative to the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment, the wheel seat includes upright plates, two of which are arranged in parallel and spaced apart and fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the central shaft is detachably fixed to the upright plates and located between the two upright plates.

[0018] As an alternative to the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment, a quick-release assembly is also included, wherein the upright plate also has a downward-facing U-shaped groove, and the quick-release assembly is used to detachably install the central shaft into the U-shaped groove of the upright plate.

[0019] As an optional solution for the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment, the quick-release assembly includes a connecting rod, a fixing member, a pressure plate, and a locking member. The connecting rod is threadedly connected to the central shaft, the fixing member is threadedly connected to one end of the connecting rod, the pressure plate is sleeved on the connecting rod, the locking member is rotatably mounted to the other end of the connecting rod via a damping member, and the upright plate is clamped between the locking member and the fixing member.

[0020] Secondly, this application provides a method for installing ship equipment, based on the heavy-duty wheel device for moving ship equipment as described in any of the preceding claims, the method for installing ship equipment includes the following steps:

[0021] The ship's equipment is lifted from the hoisting port onto the deck;

[0022] At least four heavy-duty wheel devices are installed on the ship's equipment. After all the heavy-duty wheel devices are installed, the wheel surfaces of the moving wheels of the heavy-duty wheel devices are brought into contact with the deck.

[0023] Push the ship equipment to the installation base according to the preset route;

[0024] The ship equipment is installed on its corresponding mounting base.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0026] The heavy-duty wheel device for moving ship equipment provided in this application allows the wheel frame to rotate relative to the connecting seat around a vertical axis during the movement of the ship equipment. This is achieved because the connecting shaft and the connecting seat are connected by a first bearing. This allows adjustment of the position of the moving wheels on the wheel frame to adjust the movement route and avoid obstacles on the deck. Furthermore, when it is necessary to stop or reach the installation base, the moving wheels can be stopped by a braking assembly. This heavy-duty wheel device enables rapid movement of ship equipment without the need for welding lifting clamps or using electric hoists to lift the equipment. It also eliminates the need for subsequent cutting of lifting clamps, grinding, and painting, thereby improving the efficiency of moving and installing ship equipment and reducing manual labor.

[0027] The method for installing ship equipment provided in this application, compared with the method of using welding clamps to lift ship equipment to the installation base, eliminates the need for welding clamps and saves the subsequent work such as cutting clamps, grinding and painting. This method can improve the efficiency of moving and installing ship equipment and reduce the amount of manual labor. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this application and these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable wheel provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the brake assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the quick-release component provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 1. Connector; 11. Connecting position;

[0036] 2. Wheel frame; 21. Connecting shaft; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Wheel seat; 230. U-shaped groove; 231. Vertical plate;

[0037] 3. Casters; 31. Central axle; 32. Wheels;

[0038] 4. Brake assembly; 41. Brake bracket; 411. Long slotted hole; 42. Support component; 43. Brake pad; 431. Brake pad seat; 4311. Guide pin; 432. Rubber component; 44. Elastic component;

[0039] 5. Quick-release assembly; 51. Connecting rod; 52. Fixing component; 53. Locking component; 531. Locking cam; 54. First washer; 55. Second washer;

[0040] 61. First bearing; 62. Second bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Before explaining any implementation of this application in detail, it should be understood that this application is not limited to its application to the structural details and component arrangements set forth in the following description or shown in the above drawings.

[0042] In this application, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0043] In this application, the term "and / or" describes a relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone.

[0044] In this application, the terms "connection," "combination," "coupling," and "installation" can refer to direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example, a direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediary, while an indirect connection refers to two parts or components each being connected to at least one intermediary, with the connection achieved through the intermediary. Furthermore, "connection" and "coupling" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, but can also include electrical connections or couplings.

[0045] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that relative terms (e.g., “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc.) used in conjunction with quantities or conditions are to include the values ​​and have the meaning indicated by the context. For example, such relative terms include at least the degree of error associated with the measurement of a particular value, tolerances associated with the particular value due to manufacturing, assembly, use, etc. Such terms should also be considered as disclosing a range defined by the absolute values ​​of the two endpoints. Relative terms may refer to a certain percentage (e.g., 1%, 5%, 10% or more) of the indicated value. Numerical values ​​not using relative terms should also be disclosed as specific values ​​with tolerances. Furthermore, “basically” when expressing relative angular relationships (e.g., substantially parallel, substantially perpendicular) may refer to a certain degree (e.g., 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees or more) added to or subtracted from the indicated angle.

[0046] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0047] In this application, the directional terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are used to describe the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when an element is mentioned as being connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional terms such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side not only represent positive orientation but can also be understood as lateral orientation. For example, "below" can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower rear.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this application provides a heavy-duty wheel device for moving ship equipment. The heavy-duty wheel device includes a connecting seat 1, a wheel frame 2, a moving wheel 3, and a brake assembly 4. The connecting seat 1 has a connecting position 11 for detachable and fixed connection with the ship equipment. The wheel frame 2 includes a connecting shaft 21, a connecting plate 22, and a wheel seat 23. The upper side of the connecting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 21. The connecting shaft 21 is rotatably mounted on the connecting seat 1 via a first bearing 61. The lower side of the connecting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the wheel seat 23. The moving wheel 3 includes a central shaft 31 and a wheel 32. The central shaft 31 is mounted on the wheel seat 23. The wheel 32 is rotatably mounted on the central shaft 31 via a second bearing 62. The rotation axis of the wheel 32 is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the connecting shaft 21. The brake assembly 4 is mounted on the wheel frame 2 and is used to fix the moving wheel 3 relative to the wheel seat 23.

[0049] It should be noted that the rotation axis of the connecting shaft 21 is the first axis, and the rotation axis of the wheel 32 is the second axis. When the load-bearing wheel device is in working condition, that is, when the load-bearing wheel device is installed on the ship equipment and the wheel surface of the moving wheel 3 of the load-bearing wheel device is in contact with the deck, the first axis extends in the vertical direction and the second axis extends in the horizontal direction.

[0050] In one embodiment, the connection position 11 can be a hole, and the number of connection positions 11 is three or more, arranged at intervals on the connection seat 1.

[0051] This application also provides a method for installing ship equipment. Based on the above-mentioned heavy-duty wheel device, the method for installing ship equipment includes the following steps:

[0052] 1) Lift the ship's equipment from the hoisting port onto the deck.

[0053] 2) Install at least four heavy-duty wheel devices on the ship's equipment. After all heavy-duty wheel devices have been installed, make the wheel surface of the moving wheel 3 of the heavy-duty wheel device contact the deck.

[0054] 3) Push the ship's equipment to the installation base according to the preset route.

[0055] 4) Install the ship's equipment on its corresponding mounting base.

[0056] During the movement of the ship's equipment, the connecting shaft 21 and the connecting seat 1 are connected by the first bearing 61, allowing the wheel frame 2 to rotate relative to the connecting seat 1 around the vertical axis. This enables the adjustment of the position of the moving wheels 3 on the wheel frame 2 to adjust the movement route and avoid obstacles on the deck. Furthermore, when it is necessary to stop or reach the installation base, the moving wheels 3 can be stopped by the brake assembly 4. Compared to the method of using welded lifting clamps to lift the ship's equipment to the installation base, this method eliminates the need for welded lifting clamps and avoids subsequent cutting, grinding, and painting operations, thus improving the efficiency of moving and installing the ship's equipment and reducing manual labor.

[0057] like Figure 4 Combination Figure 1 As shown, the brake assembly 4 includes a brake frame 41, a support member 42, and a brake pad 43. The first end of the brake frame 41 is rotatably mounted on the wheel seat 23 around a third axis, and its second end extends beyond the wheel surface of the movable wheel 3. The first end of the support member 42 is fixed to the connecting plate 22. The first end of the brake pad 43 is rotatably mounted on the second end of the support member 42 around a fourth axis, and the brake pad 43 is movably connected to the brake frame 41. Pressing down on the brake frame 41 causes the second end of the brake pad 43 to abut against the wheel surface of the movable wheel 3. The fourth axis is parallel to and above the third axis. When braking is required, the operator can step on the second end of the brake frame 41. When the brake frame 41 rotates downward relative to the wheel seat 23, it causes the second end of the brake pad 43 to move closer to the movable wheel 3 and abut against its wheel surface, thus achieving the braking effect.

[0058] The brake assembly 4 also includes an elastic element 44. One end of the elastic element 44 is connected to the connecting plate 22, and the other end is connected to the brake bracket 41. The elastic element 44 can be used to reset the brake bracket 41. When the operator stops pressing down on the second end of the brake bracket 41, the brake bracket 41 will rotate upward under the action of the elastic element 44, and drive the second end of the brake pad 43 away from the moving wheel 3, thereby releasing the brake. In one embodiment, the elastic element 44 can be a tension spring. A spring seat is provided on the lower surface of the connecting plate 22, and a spring seat is also provided on the brake bracket 41. One end of the tension spring is hooked on the spring seat of the connecting plate 22, and the other end is hooked on the spring seat of the brake bracket 41.

[0059] To enable the brake pad 43 to move upward or downward when the brake bracket 41 rotates, the brake bracket 41 has an elongated slot 411, and the brake pad 43 has a guide pin 4311 that slides into the elongated slot 411, so that the brake pad 43 is movably connected to the brake bracket 41. When the brake bracket 41 rotates downward relative to the wheel seat 23 under pressure, it will cause the second end of the brake pad 43 to move closer to the moving wheel 3 and abut against the wheel surface of the moving wheel 3. When the brake bracket 41 rotates upward relative to the wheel seat 23 under the action of the elastic member 44, it will cause the second end of the brake pad 43 to move away from the wheel surface of the moving wheel 3.

[0060] To improve the braking effect of the brake pad 43, the brake pad 43 includes a brake pad seat 431 and a rubber component 432. The rubber component 432 is mounted on the side of the brake pad seat 431 adjacent to the moving wheel 3. When the rubber component 432 contacts the wheel surface of the moving wheel 3, the friction is greater, resulting in better braking performance. Moreover, when the rubber component 432 wears out, it can be replaced separately, extending the service life of the brake pad 43.

[0061] In one embodiment, the side of the brake pad 431 adjacent to the movable wheel 3 is an arc-shaped surface, and the rubber component 432 has the same shape as the arc-shaped surface, and the rubber component 432 is laid on the arc-shaped surface. The arc-shaped surface can better contact the wheel surface of the movable wheel 3, increase the contact area, thereby increasing the friction and improving the braking effect.

[0062] like Figure 5 Combination Figure 1 As shown, to enable quick assembly and disassembly of the movable wheel 3, the load-bearing wheel device also includes a quick-release assembly 5, which is used to detachably mount the central axle 31 to the upright plate 231. Further, the wheel seat 23 includes upright plates 231, two upright plates 231 are arranged parallel to each other and fixedly connected to the connecting plate 22, and the central axle 31 is detachably fixed to the upright plates 231 and located between the two upright plates 231. The upright plates 231 also have a downward-facing U-shaped groove 230, and the quick-release assembly 5 is used to detachably mount the central axle 31 to the U-shaped groove 230 of the upright plate 231.

[0063] The quick-release assembly 5 includes a connecting rod 51, a fixing member 52, and a locking member 53. The connecting rod 51 is threadedly connected to the central shaft 31, the fixing member 52 is threadedly connected to one end of the connecting rod 51, and the locking member 53 is rotatably mounted to the other end of the connecting rod 51 via a damping member. A vertical plate 231 is clamped between the locking member 53 and the fixing member 52. In one embodiment, the locking member 53 may be a locking handle with a locking cam.

[0064] The quick-release assembly 5 also includes a first washer 54 and a second washer 55. The first washer 54 is provided between the fixing member 52 and the upright plate 231, and the second washer 55 is provided between the locking member 53 and the upright plate 231. When the locking member 53 is in the locked state, its locking cam abuts against the second washer 55, thereby locking and fixing the moving wheel 3.

[0065] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments do not limit this application in any way, and all technical solutions obtained by equivalent substitution or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment, characterized in that, include: The connecting seat (1) has a connecting position (11) for detachable and fixed connection with marine equipment; The wheel frame (2) includes a connecting shaft (21), a connecting plate (22) and a wheel seat (23). The upper side of the connecting plate (22) is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (21). The connecting shaft (21) is rotatably mounted on the connecting seat (1) through a first bearing (61). The lower side of the connecting plate (22) is fixedly connected to the wheel seat (23). The movable wheel (3) includes a central shaft (31) and a wheel (32) rotatably mounted on the central shaft (31), the central shaft (31) being mounted on the wheel seat (23), and the rotation axis of the wheel (32) being perpendicular to the rotation axis of the connecting shaft (21); Brake assembly (4) is mounted on the wheel frame (2) and is used to fix the movable wheel (3) relative to the wheel seat (23); The brake assembly (4) includes a brake frame (41), a support member (42), and a brake pad (43). The first end of the brake frame (41) is rotatably mounted on the wheel seat (23), and its second end extends out of the wheel surface of the movable wheel (3). The first end of the support member (42) is fixed to the connecting plate (22). The first end of the brake pad (43) is rotatably mounted on the second end of the support member (42), and the brake pad (43) is movably connected to the brake frame (41). Pressing down the brake frame (41) can cause the second end of the brake pad (43) to abut against the wheel surface of the movable wheel (3). The brake assembly (4) also includes an elastic element (44), one end of which is connected to the connecting plate (22) and the other end of which is connected to the brake frame (41); The brake frame (41) has an elongated hole (411), and the brake pad (43) has a guide pin (4311) that slides with the elongated hole (411) so that the brake pad (43) is movably connected to the brake frame (41).

2. The heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brake pad (43) includes a brake pad seat (431) and a rubber component (432), the rubber component (432) being mounted on one side of the brake pad seat (431) adjacent to the movable wheel (3).

3. The heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The brake pad (431) has an arc-shaped side adjacent to the moving wheel (3), and the rubber part (432) has the same shape as the arc-shaped side. The rubber part (432) is laid on the arc-shaped side.

4. The heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The wheel seat (23) includes a vertical plate (231), two vertical plates (231) are arranged in parallel and spaced apart and fixedly connected to the connecting plate (22), and the central shaft (31) is detachably fixed to the vertical plate (231) and located between the two vertical plates (231).

5. The heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a quick-release assembly (5), and the upright plate (231) also has a U-shaped groove (230) with the opening facing downward. The quick-release assembly (5) is used to detachably install the central shaft (31) at the U-shaped groove (230) of the upright plate (231).

6. The heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The quick-release assembly (5) includes a connecting rod (51), a fixing member (52), and a locking member (53). The connecting rod (51) is threadedly connected to the central shaft (31). The fixing member (52) is threadedly connected to one end of the connecting rod (51). The locking member (53) is rotatably mounted to the other end of the connecting rod (51) through a damping member. The upright plate (231) is clamped between the locking member (53) and the fixing member (52).

7. A method for installing ship equipment, characterized in that, Based on the heavy-duty wheel device for mobile ship equipment as described in any one of claims 1-6, the installation method of the ship equipment includes the following steps: The ship's equipment is lifted from the hoisting port onto the deck; At least four heavy-duty wheel devices are installed on the ship equipment. After all the heavy-duty wheel devices are installed, the wheel surface of the moving wheel (3) of the heavy-duty wheel device is brought into contact with the deck. Push the ship equipment to the installation base according to the preset route; The ship equipment is installed on its corresponding mounting base.

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