Sectional type sail and ship
By using a segmented sail design, the sail is divided into multiple detachable modules connected by threads, which solves the problems of large size, difficult installation, and high maintenance costs of traditional sails, and achieves efficient and low-cost sail manufacturing and maintenance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511269659.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
AI Technical Summary
The existing sails use a one-piece design, which results in a large size, inconvenience for installation, high cost, and difficulty in maintenance.
The sail adopts a segmented design, with the sail consisting of multiple detachable sail modules connected by an inner plate and an outer plate. The modules can be manufactured, transported, and installed in sections, and the threaded connection facilitates disassembly and installation.
It reduced the construction cycle and cost, improved construction efficiency, reduced maintenance difficulty and cost, and enhanced the stability of the sails.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the ship technology field, in particular to a sectional wind sail and ship. BACKGROUND
[0002] Most of the existing wind sails are internally supported by steel frames to reduce the weight of the structure, and externally coated with an integrated flexible material to ensure the wind sail line type and reduce the weight of the structure. The wind sail has two mechanisms, one of which is the wind sail body, which mainly bears the sea wind and provides a forward direction lift to the ship to reduce the required propulsion power of the main engine, thereby achieving the effect of oil saving. The other mechanism is the bottom rotating module, which is mainly responsible for changing the attack angle of the wind sail based on the wind direction to obtain the maximum thrust along the bow under different wind conditions. The wind sail body adopts an integrated design, internally uses a truss structure as a strength support, and externally coats an integrated composite material to ensure the wind sail line type and structural weight reduction.
[0003] The traditional wind sail body has a complicated construction process due to the integrated design of the exterior, and has a huge size. The external composite material processing technology requires high technical requirements and needs large-area integrated molding. From production to transportation and installation, such a huge object requires a large amount of transportation, lifting capacity, and protection capacity, which greatly affects the construction. In addition, if the wind sail needs to be repaired later, the repair cost is huge. SUMMARY
[0004] The present application solves the technical problem of the existing wind sail body adopting an integrated design, resulting in a large size, inconvenient installation, and high cost, and provides a sectional wind sail and ship.
[0005] The present application solves the above technical problems by the following technical solutions:
[0006] The present application provides a sectional wind sail, which comprises a plurality of wind sail modules, and the plurality of wind sail modules are sequentially and detachably connected along the height direction of the sectional wind sail.
[0007] One of the two adjacent wind sail modules is provided with a connecting inner plate, and the other is provided with a connecting outer plate, the connecting inner plate is inserted into the inner side of the connecting outer plate, and the connecting inner plate is detachably connected to the connecting outer plate.
[0008] In the present scheme, the segmented sail includes a plurality of sail modules, one of the two adjacent sail modules is provided with a connecting inner plate, and the other is provided with a connecting outer plate, the two adjacent sail modules are connected through the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate, and the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate are detachably connected, so that each sail module can be manufactured and transported respectively, and a plurality of sail modules are assembled to form a segmented sail. Through the setting of the plurality of sail modules, the segmented sail can be segmented casting, transportation or installation, which can reduce the construction period, risk and cost, and because of the segmented construction, the sail module can be conveniently replaced in segments, reducing the maintenance cost.
[0009] Preferably, the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate are arranged at the end of the sail module.
[0010] In the present scheme, by arranging the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate at the end of the sail module, the connection of the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate is more convenient, the installation and disassembly of the two adjacent sail modules are more convenient, and the construction efficiency is improved. At the same time, arranging the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate at the end of the sail module can also reduce the overlapping area of the adjacent connecting modules, further reducing the production cost of the segmented sail.
[0011] Preferably, the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate are continuously arranged around the sail module in the circumferential direction.
[0012] In the present scheme, by continuously arranging the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate around the sail module in the circumferential direction, the two adjacent sail modules can be connected in the circumferential direction, thereby making the connection of the two adjacent sail modules more firm and improving the overall stability of the segmented sail.
[0013] Preferably, the connecting inner plate is arranged at the upper end of the sail module, and the connecting outer plate is arranged at the lower end of the sail module.
[0014] In the present scheme, by arranging the connecting inner plate at the upper end of the sail module and the connecting outer plate at the lower end of the sail module, it is more convenient for the operator to assemble the sail in the vertical direction, so that the installation of the segmented sail is more convenient.
[0015] Preferably, the connecting inner plate is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, the connecting outer plate is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes, the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes are one-to-one corresponding, and the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes are threadedly connected through a connecting piece.
[0016] In the scheme, a plurality of first mounting holes are arranged on the connecting inner plate, a plurality of second mounting holes are arranged on the connecting outer plate, the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes correspond to each other, the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes are threadedly connected through the connecting piece, and the thread connection is relatively stable.
[0017] Preferably, the plurality of first mounting holes and the plurality of second mounting holes are uniformly spaced along the circumference of the sail module.
[0018] In the scheme, the plurality of first mounting holes and the plurality of second mounting holes are uniformly spaced along the circumference of the sail module, so that more connection points can be provided in the circumferential direction, and the connection between the plurality of sail modules is more stable.
[0019] Preferably, the plurality of sail modules comprises a sail head, a sail upper middle part, a sail lower middle part and a sail bottom, and the sail head, the sail upper middle part, the sail lower middle part and the sail bottom are sequentially arranged along the height direction of the segmented sail.
[0020] In the scheme, the sail module is divided into a sail head, a sail upper middle part, a sail lower middle part and a sail bottom, and the sail head, the sail upper middle part, the sail lower middle part and the sail bottom are sequentially arranged along the height direction of the segmented sail, so that the division of the sail module is more suitable for the shape of the ship sail, and the assembly and disassembly are more convenient.
[0021] Preferably, the height of each sail module is equal.
[0022] In the scheme, the plurality of sail modules are arranged to have equal heights, so that the sizes of the plurality of sail modules are more consistent, the stress is more uniform, and batch manufacturing of the sail modules is facilitated, thereby reducing the production cost.
[0023] Preferably, the sail module is internally provided with a plurality of process manholes, and the plurality of process manholes are arranged close to the connecting inner plate or the connecting outer plate.
[0024] In the scheme, the plurality of process manholes are arranged close to the connecting inner plate or the connecting outer plate, the process manholes are used for the access of operators and the transportation of parts during installation, and the arrangement of the process manholes facilitates the assembly, disassembly, daily maintenance and repair of the plurality of sail modules.
[0025] The application also provides a ship comprising the segmented sail.
[0026] The positive progress effect of the application is that:
[0027] The present application provides a segmented sail, the segmented sail comprising a plurality of sail modules, one of the adjacent two sail modules being provided with a connecting inner plate and the other being provided with a connecting outer plate, the adjacent two sail modules being connected through the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate, the connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate being detachably connected, so that each sail module can be manufactured and transported respectively, and the plurality of sail modules are assembled to form the segmented sail. Through the arrangement of the plurality of sail modules, the segmented sail can be segmented casting, transportation or installation, so that the construction period, risk and cost can be reduced, and since the segmented construction, the sail modules can be conveniently replaced in segments, so that the maintenance cost is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0028] Figure 1 is a side view of a segmented sail according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0029] Figure 2 is a side view of adjacent sail modules according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0030] Figure 3 is a perspective structural schematic view of a sail module according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0031] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:
[0032] Segmented sail 100
[0033] Sail module 200
[0034] Sail head 210
[0035] Sail middle upper part 220
[0036] Sail middle lower part 230
[0037] Sail bottom 240
[0038] Connecting inner plate 310
[0039] First mounting hole 311
[0040] Connecting outer plate 320
[0041] Second mounting hole 322
[0042] Craftsman hole 400
[0043] Height direction x of the segmented sail DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] The present application will be further described below by way of examples, but the present application is not limited in the scope of the examples.
[0045] The embodiment provides a ship, and the ship comprises a segmented sail 100. The segmented sail 100 can be applied to various ships.
[0046] As shown in the figure, the segmented sail 100 comprises a plurality of sail modules 200, and the plurality of sail modules 200 are sequentially and detachably connected along the height direction x of the segmented sail 100. One of the two adjacent sail modules 200 is provided with a connecting inner plate 310, and the other is provided with a connecting outer plate 320. The connecting inner plate 310 is inserted into the inner side of the connecting outer plate 320, and the connecting inner plate 310 is detachably connected to the connecting outer plate 320. Figures 1-3
[0047] The segmented sail 100 comprises a plurality of sail modules 200, one of the two adjacent sail modules 200 is provided with a connecting inner plate 310, and the other is provided with a connecting outer plate 320. The two adjacent sail modules 200 are connected through the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320, and the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 are detachably connected, so that each sail module 200 can be manufactured and transported respectively, and the plurality of sail modules 200 are assembled to form the segmented sail 100. Through the arrangement of the plurality of sail modules 200, the segmented sail 100 can be segmented, transported or installed, so as to reduce the construction period, risk and cost. In addition, due to the segmented construction, the sail module 200 can be conveniently replaced in segments, thereby reducing the maintenance cost.
[0048] The connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 are arranged at the end of the sail module 200. By arranging the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 at the end of the sail module 200, the connection between the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 is more convenient, and the installation and disassembly of the two adjacent sail modules 200 are more convenient, thereby improving the construction efficiency. Meanwhile, arranging the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 at the end of the sail module 200 can also reduce the overlapping area of the adjacent connecting modules, thereby further reducing the production cost of the segmented sail 100. In other embodiments, the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 can also be arranged at other positions of the sail module 200, and the person skilled in the art can select according to the actual situation.
[0049] The connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 are continuously arranged around the sail module 200 in the circumferential direction. By continuously arranging the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 around the sail module 200 in the circumferential direction, the two adjacent sail modules 200 can be connected in the circumferential direction, thereby making the connection of the two adjacent sail modules 200 more firm and improving the overall stability of the segmented sail 100. In other embodiments, the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 can also be segmented, and a plurality of segments are arranged around the sail module 200 in the circumferential direction.
[0050] As Figure 3 shown in the embodiment, the overall shape of the sail module 200 is streamlined, and the sail module 200 includes a fixed structure inside and a surface layer structure wrapped on the outside, and the surface layer structure extends outward to form a connecting outer plate 320. In other embodiments, the connecting outer plate 320 can also be additionally provided on the surface layer structure, and those skilled in the art can select appropriate connecting outer plate 320 and connecting inner plate 310 according to actual conditions.
[0051] As Figure 2 shown, the connecting inner plate 310 is arranged at the upper end of the sail module 200, and the connecting outer plate 320 is arranged at the lower end of the sail module 200. By arranging the connecting inner plate 310 at the upper end of the sail module 200 and the connecting outer plate 320 at the lower end of the sail module 200, it is more convenient for the operator to assemble the sail in the vertical direction, making the installation of the segmented sail 100 more convenient. In other embodiments, the connecting inner plate 310 can also be arranged at the lower end of the sail module 200, and the connecting outer plate 320 can also be arranged at the upper end of the sail module 200. The connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 can also be arranged at other positions considered appropriate by those skilled in the art.
[0052] The connecting inner plate 310 is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes 311, and the connecting outer plate 320 is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes 322. The first mounting hole 311 and the second mounting hole 322 correspond one by one, and the first mounting hole 311 and the second mounting hole 322 are threadedly connected by a connecting piece. By arranging a plurality of first mounting holes 311 on the connecting inner plate 310 and a plurality of second mounting holes 322 on the connecting outer plate 320, the first mounting hole 311 and the second mounting hole 322 correspond one by one, and the first mounting hole 311 and the second mounting hole 322 are threadedly connected by a connecting piece. The threaded connection is relatively stable. The threaded connection is convenient for installation and disassembly, easy to use and maintain, and also has a relatively low cost.
[0053] In the embodiment, the connecting inner plate 310 and the connecting outer plate 320 are threadedly connected. In other embodiments, other detachable connection structures considered appropriate by those skilled in the art can also be selected.
[0054] The plurality of first mounting holes 311 and the plurality of second mounting holes 322 are uniformly spaced along the circumference of the sail module 200. By uniformly spacing the plurality of first mounting holes 311 and the plurality of second mounting holes 322 along the circumference of the sail module 200, more connection points in the circumferential direction can be obtained, and the connection between the plurality of sail modules 200 is more stable.
[0055] The plurality of sail modules 200 includes a sail head 210, a sail upper middle part 220, a sail lower middle part 230, and a sail bottom 240, which are sequentially arranged along the height direction x of the segmented sail 100. By dividing the sail module 200 into the sail head 210, the sail upper middle part 220, the sail lower middle part 230, and the sail bottom 240, which are sequentially arranged along the height direction x of the segmented sail 100, the division of the sail module 200 is more suitable for the shape of the ship sail, and the assembly and disassembly are more convenient. The sail head 210, the sail upper middle part 220, the sail lower middle part 230, and the sail bottom 240 are sequentially arranged in a top-down direction, and the width gradually increases, and the edges of the sail head 210, the sail upper middle part 220, the sail lower middle part 230, and the sail bottom 240 are smoothly transitioned, so that the appearance of the assembled segmented sail 100 is more smooth.
[0056] In the present embodiment, the segmented sail 100 is divided into four sail modules 200. In other embodiments, other numbers of sail modules 200 suitable for those skilled in the art can also be selected.
[0057] In the present embodiment, the segmented sail 100 is divided into a plurality of sail modules 200 in the vertical direction. In other embodiments, the segmented sail 100 can also be divided in other ways, and other shapes can also be selected by those skilled in the art according to actual conditions.
[0058] The height of each sail module 200 is equal, and by arranging a plurality of sail modules 200 with equal height, the size of the plurality of sail modules 200 is more uniform, the stress is more uniform, and batch manufacturing of the sail module 200 is also facilitated, thereby reducing production costs. In other embodiments, the height of each sail module 200 can also be different, and those skilled in the art can set it according to actual conditions.
[0059] The sail module 200 is internally provided with a plurality of process manholes 400, and the plurality of process manholes 400 are arranged close to the connecting inner plate 310 or the connecting outer plate 320. By arranging a plurality of process manholes 400 close to the connecting inner plate 310 or the connecting outer plate 320, the process manholes 400 are used for the access of operators during installation and the transportation of parts, and the process manholes 400 are more convenient for the assembly and disassembly of the plurality of sail modules 200 and daily maintenance and repair.
[0060] In the description of the application, it needs to be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship of the device or element in the normal use, only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation at any time, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the application in this respect.
[0061] Although the specific embodiments of the application are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, the protection scope of the application is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the application, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the application.
Claims
1. A segmented sail characterized in that, The segmented sail comprises a plurality of sail modules, which are sequentially and detachably connected along the height direction of the segmented sail. One of the two adjacent sail modules is provided with a connecting inner plate, and the other is provided with a connecting outer plate, the connecting inner plate is inserted into the inner side of the connecting outer plate, and the connecting inner plate is detachably connected to the connecting outer plate.
2. The segmented sail of claim 1, wherein, The connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate are arranged at the end of the sail module.
3. The segmented sail of claim 1, wherein, The connecting inner plate and the connecting outer plate are continuously arranged around the sail module along the circumferential direction.
4. The segmented sail of claim 1, wherein, The connecting inner plate is arranged at the upper end of the sail module, and the connecting outer plate is arranged at the lower end of the sail module.
5. The segmented sail of claim 1, wherein, The connecting inner plate is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, and the connecting outer plate is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes, the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes correspond to each other, and the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes are threadedly connected through a connecting piece.
6. The segmented sail of claim 5, wherein, The plurality of first mounting holes and the plurality of second mounting holes are uniformly and spacedly arranged along the circumferential direction of the sail module.
7. The segmented sail of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of sail modules comprise a sail head, a sail upper middle part, a sail lower middle part and a sail bottom, which are sequentially arranged along the height direction of the segmented sail.
8. The segmented sail of claim 1, wherein, The height of each sail module is equal.
9. The segmented sail of claim 1, wherein, The inside of the sail module is provided with a plurality of process manholes, which are arranged close to the connecting inner plate or the connecting outer plate.
10. A vessel characterised in that, The ship comprises the segmented sail according to any one of claims 1-9.
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