Storage box for cruise ship drinking water hose

By using 316L stainless steel and an easy-to-clean design, the hygiene and safety risks of cruise ship drinking water hose storage tanks have been resolved, achieving efficient storage and preventing cross-contamination.

CN121291949APending Publication Date: 2026-01-09SHANGHAI WAIGAOQIAO SHIP BUILDING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511656923.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-13
Publication Date
2026-01-09

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Technical Problem

The existing design of the cruise ship drinking water refueling hose storage tank has hygiene and safety risks, is difficult to clean, has a sealed and poorly ventilated interior, and is prone to mixing hoses from other systems, thus failing to meet the special hygiene and safety regulations for cruise ships.

Method used

The cabinet is made of 316L stainless steel and features a smooth, continuous surface without any creases or dents. It is equipped with easy-to-clean hinges and locks, self-draining holes and dust filters, an internal reel mechanism, and clear external markings, conforming to USPHS/SHIPSAN specifications.

Benefits of technology

This increases the storage density of drinking water hoses, reduces storage volume, avoids contamination and damage, prevents the risk of cross-contamination, and meets cruise ship hygiene and safety regulations.

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Abstract

The invention provides a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box which comprises a cabinet body made of 316L stainless steel, and the cabinet body comprises a cabinet door used for storing and taking a hose; all inner surfaces of the cabinet body are smooth continuous surfaces without flanges and recesses, all internal connections adopt countersunk or flat head bolts, and the heads of the bolts are flush with the inner surfaces; the bottom plate surface of the cabinet body inclines inwards and downwards, and at least one self-discharging hole is formed in the lowest point of the bottom plate surface and used for discharging liquid accumulated in the cabinet; the outer surface of the cabinet door is provided with a permanent fixed nameplate, and the nameplate is cast or etched with characters' POTABLE WATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE 'and international general drinking water symbols; and a reel mechanism or a hook for coiling and fixing a hose is arranged in the cabinet body. According to the technical scheme, the drinking water filling hose can be protected from being polluted and damaged, the storage density of the hose is improved, the storage size is reduced, the risk that the hose is mixed with filling hoses of other systems is avoided, and the special sanitation and safety specifications of cruise ships can be met.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of ship equipment, and particularly relates to a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box. BACKGROUND

[0002] Compared with other ships, the sanitary safety standard of cruise ships is the highest. In the control of the sanitary safety of drinking water, the design of the cruise ship drinking water filling hose storage box aims to protect the drinking water filling hose from pollution and damage, improve safety, and adapt to the special sanitary safety standard (USPHS / SHIPSAN) of cruise ships. At present, the existing ship tool boxes or storage boxes are generally made of steel or glass steel materials, are internally sealed, the hinges and locks are in ordinary form, have no cleaning and ventilation requirements, and the tool boxes have no special identification, so there is a risk of mixed use.

[0003] The cruise ship drinking water hose storage box solves the problems of the ordinary tool box that is not easy to clean, the internally sealed and not ventilated, and the sanitary safety risk.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box, improve the storage density of the hose through reasonable structure design, avoid the mixed use risk and convenience of the drinking water filling hose and other systems through clear identification design and convenient opening mode, and use materials and structures that are easy to clean to protect the hose from being polluted by moisture and dust, has become a technical problem to be solved. SUMMARY

[0005] The cruise ship drinking water hose storage box provided by the embodiment of the present application can protect the drinking water filling hose from pollution and damage, improve the storage density of the hose, reduce the storage volume, avoid the mixed use risk of the filling hose with other systems, and meet the special sanitary safety standard of cruise ships.

[0006] In the embodiment of the present application, a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box is provided, which comprises:

[0007] a cabinet body 1 made of 316L stainless steel, the cabinet body 1 comprising a cabinet door 11 for storing and taking the hose;

[0008] All the inner surfaces of the cabinet body 1 are smooth and continuous surfaces without flanges and recesses, and all the internal connections adopt countersunk head or flat head bolts 2, and the bolt heads are flush with the inner surfaces;

[0009] The bottom plate of the cabinet body 1 is inclined inward and downward, and at least one self-draining hole 3 is arranged at the lowest point of the bottom plate for draining the liquid accumulated in the cabinet;

[0010] The outer surface of the cabinet door 11 is provided with a permanent fixed nameplate 4, which is cast or etched with the words "POTABLE WATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE" and the international symbol for drinking water.

[0011] The inside of the cabinet body 1 is provided with a reel mechanism or hook 5 for coiling and fixing the hose.

[0012] Further, the number of self-draining holes 3 is three, arranged in a triangular shape at the lowest part of the cabinet bottom of the cabinet body 1, and each self-draining hole 3 is embedded with an insect-proof and dust-proof screen 31.

[0013] Further, the cabinet door 11 is connected to the cabinet body 1 by an easy-to-clean hinge 6, which is a seamless, gapless, concealed hinge or a surface smooth, screw-free quick-release sanitary hinge.

[0014] Further, the cabinet door 11 is equipped with an easy-to-clean lock 7, which is a surface smooth and recess-free mortise lock or a padlock nose 71 with a waterproof and dustproof cover to avoid dirt accumulation.

[0015] Further, the internal volume of the cabinet body 1 is configured to compactly coil and store hoses with a length of at least 15 meters and a diameter that meets the cruise ship drinking water filling standard.

[0016] Further, the outer surface of the cabinet body 1 is mechanically polished or electrolytically polished, with a surface roughness Ra≤0.8μm, meeting the food-grade sanitary standard.

[0017] Further, the permanent fixed nameplate 4 is made of 316L stainless steel and is fixed on the cabinet door 11 by welding or flush riveting, and the characters and symbols are in a raised or recessed three-dimensional structure.

[0018] Further, the top four corners of the cabinet body 1 are designed with rounded corners, with a circular arc radius R≥10mm.

[0019] Further, the reel mechanism or hook 5 for coiling and fixing the hose is made of 316L stainless steel, and maintains a gap of not less than 50mm with the inner wall of the cabinet body 1, to facilitate cleaning.

[0020] Further, the entire storage box is designed and manufactured in accordance with the relevant provisions of the USPHS / SHIPSAN cruise ship health and safety specifications regarding drinking water equipment storage.

[0021] The beneficial effects brought by the present application are as follows:

[0022] From the above scheme can be seen, the embodiment of the present application provides a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box, comprising: a cabinet body 1 made of 316L stainless steel, the cabinet body 1 includes a cabinet door 11 for accessing the hose; all the inner surfaces of the cabinet body 1 are smooth continuous surfaces without flanging and recess, all the internal connections are adopted by flat head or countersunk head bolts 2, and the bolt heads are flush with the inner surfaces; the bottom plate of the cabinet body 1 is inclined towards the inside and downward, and at least one self-draining hole 3 is arranged at the lowest point thereof for discharging the liquid accumulated in the cabinet; a permanent fixed nameplate 4 is arranged on the outer surface of the cabinet door 11, and the nameplate is cast or etched with the words "POTABLE WATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE" and the international general drinking water symbol; a reel mechanism or hook 5 for coiling and fixing the hose is arranged in the cabinet body 1. The technical scheme of the present application can protect the drinking water filling hose from pollution and damage, improve the storage density of the hose, reduce the storage volume, avoid the risk of mixed use with other system filling hoses, and can meet the special health and safety specifications of cruise ships. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A cruise ship drinking water hose storage box structure schematic view of the embodiment of the present application.

[0024] In the figure, 1 is a cabinet body, 2 is a countersunk head or flat head bolt, 3 is a self-draining hole, 4 is a permanent fixed nameplate, and 5 is a reel mechanism or hook. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0026] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 1 A cruise ship drinking water hose storage box structure schematic view of the embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 1 In the figure, a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box includes:

[0028] a cabinet body 1 made of 316L stainless steel, the cabinet body 1 includes a cabinet door 11 for accessing the hose;

[0029] all the inner surfaces of the cabinet body 1 are smooth continuous surfaces without flanging and recess, all the internal connections are adopted by 2, and the bolt heads are flush with the inner surfaces;

[0030] The bottom plate of the cabinet body 1 is inclined inward and downward, and at least one self-draining hole 3 is arranged at the lowest point of the bottom plate for draining the liquid accumulated in the cabinet;

[0031] A permanent fixed nameplate 4 is arranged on the outer surface of the cabinet door 11, and the nameplate is cast or etched with the words “POTABLE WATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE” and the international symbol for drinking water;

[0032] A reel mechanism or a hook 5 is arranged inside the cabinet body 1 for coiling and fixing the hose.

[0033] In the embodiment of the present application, the cabinet body is made of 316L stainless steel, which can ensure that the drinking water hose storage cabinet body is smooth, corrosion-resistant and non-toxic. The cruise ship drinking water hose storage cabinet can protect the drinking water filling hose from pollution and damage, improve the storage density of the hose, and reduce the storage volume. It can also avoid the risk of mixing with other system filling hoses, and can meet the special hygiene and safety specifications (USPHS / SHIPSAN) of cruise ships. The 316L material has excellent resistance to marine atmosphere and chloride ion corrosion, ensuring the long life and reliability of the equipment in harsh marine environments.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present application, the number of self-draining holes 3 is three, arranged in a triangular shape at the lowest point of the cabinet bottom of the cabinet body 1, and each self-draining hole 3 is embedded with an insect-proof and dust-proof screen 31.

[0035] It can be understood that in other embodiments of the present application, the number of self-draining holes 3 can be further adjusted to any specific number according to the specific structure, and no specific limitation is made here. Among them, the inclined bottom and the self-draining hole with the filter screen can drain the accumulated water in time, keep the box dry, and effectively prevent the hose from mildewing and the cabinet from corroding.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present application, the cabinet door 11 is connected to the cabinet body 1 through an easy-to-clean hinge 6, which is a seamless, gapless, concealed type hinge or a surface smooth, screw-free quick release type sanitary hinge.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present application, the cabinet door 11 is equipped with an easy-to-clean lock 7, which is a surface smooth, recess-free mortise lock or a padlock nose 71 with a waterproof and dustproof cover to avoid dirt accumulation.

[0038] Among them, the easy-to-clean hinge and lock design reduces the maintenance workload; the reasonable internal space layout and the reel / hook mechanism make the hose storage neat and easy to access, improving the work efficiency.

[0039] In one embodiment of the present application, the internal volume of the cabinet 1 is configured to compactly coil and store a hose with a length of at least 15 meters and a caliber that meets the cruise ship drinking water filling standard.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present application, the outer surface of the cabinet 1 is mechanically polished or electrolytically polished, with a surface roughness Ra≤0.8μm, meeting the food-grade hygiene standard.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present application, the permanent fixed nameplate 4 is made of 316L stainless steel and is fixed on the cabinet door 11 by welding or flush riveting, and the inscriptions and symbols are in a raised or recessed three-dimensional structure.

[0042] Among them, the permanent and eye-catching special nameplate and drinking water symbol completely distinguish the drinking water hose from other system (such as fuel, ballast water, sewage) hose from the identification, eliminate the major safety hazards caused by misoperation leading to drinking water system pollution, completely eliminate the risk of misuse.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present application, the four corners of the top of the cabinet 1 are designed with rounded corners, with a circular arc radius R≥10mm.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present application, the reel mechanism or hook 5 for coiling and fixing the hose is made of 316L stainless steel, and maintains a gap of not less than 50mm with the inner wall of the cabinet 1, so as to facilitate cleaning.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present application, the entire storage box is designed and manufactured in accordance with the relevant provisions of USPHS / SHIPSAN cruise ship health and safety standards regarding drinking water equipment storage.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present application, the smooth inner surface, flush fastener and rounded corner treatment fundamentally eliminate the accumulation of dirt and microorganisms, and are easy to flush and disinfect, fully meeting the stringent hygiene requirements of USPHS / SHIPSAN.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present application, a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box, the cabinet 1 is welded by 316L stainless steel plate, all welds are polished. The cabinet door 11 is connected by two quick-release sanitary hinges 6, which can quickly disassemble the cabinet door without tools, facilitating thorough cleaning of the inside of the box. The cabinet door 11 is provided with a latch lock 7 on the edge, and the surface is smooth without depression. The cabinet 1 is free of any protrusions, and all connections use flat head bolts 2 for fastening. The bottom of the cabinet is designed as a central inclined slope, and three self-drainage holes 3 are provided at the lowest point, and a stainless steel insect and dust screen 31 is pressed into each hole. A stainless steel reel 5 is fixed on the rear wall of the cabinet for coiling the hose, and the reel 5 leaves a gap of more than 50mm with the rear wall.

[0048] A 316L stainless steel nameplate 4 is welded to the upper right corner of the outer surface of the cabinet door 11. The surface of the nameplate is etched to form the words "POTABLE WATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE" and a drinking water symbol, ensuring permanent and clear identification. The inner and outer surfaces of the entire cabinet 1 are electrolytically polished to achieve a mirror finish, making the surface smooth and less likely to stick to dirt. The storage box is fixed near the drinking water interface on the deck of a cruise ship. In use, the crew winds the used hose on the reel 5, closes the cabinet door 11 and locks it. During regular maintenance, the cabinet door can be opened or the interior can be directly flushed with a low-pressure water gun. The sewage is quickly discharged through the self-drain hole 3, making it easy to maintain the hygiene of the box.

[0049] The embodiment of the present application provides a cruise ship drinking water hose storage box, which comprises: a cabinet 1 made of 316L stainless steel, the cabinet 1 comprising a cabinet door 11 for storing and taking the hose; all inner surfaces of the cabinet 1 are smooth and continuous surfaces without flanges and recesses, all internal connections are made of countersunk or flat head bolts 2, and the bolt heads are flush with the inner surfaces; the bottom plate of the cabinet 1 is inclined inward and downward, and at least one self-drain hole 3 is provided at the lowest point thereof for discharging liquid accumulated in the cabinet; a permanent fixed nameplate 4 is provided on the outer surface of the cabinet door 11, and the nameplate is cast or etched with the words "POTABLE WATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE" and an internationally recognized drinking water symbol; the cabinet 1 is provided with a reel mechanism or hook 5 for winding and fixing the hose. The technical scheme of the present application can protect the drinking water filling hose from pollution and damage, improve the storage density of the hose, reduce the storage volume, avoid the risk of mixing with other system filling hoses, and meet the special hygiene and safety specifications of cruise ships.

[0050] The above is the preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the present application, several improvements and refinements can be made, which should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A storage tank for drinking water hoses on cruise ships, characterized in that, The storage box includes: A cabinet (1) made of 316L stainless steel, the cabinet (1) including a cabinet door (11) for accessing a hose; All inner surfaces of the cabinet (1) are smooth, continuous surfaces without flanges or recesses, and all internal connections are made of countersunk or flat head bolts (2), with the bolt heads flush with the inner surfaces. The bottom plate of the cabinet (1) is inclined inward and downward, and at least one self-draining hole (3) is provided at its lowest point for draining the liquid accumulated inside the cabinet. A permanent nameplate (4) is provided on the outer surface of the cabinet door (11), which is cast or etched with the words "POTABLEWATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE" and the internationally recognized drinking water symbol; The cabinet (1) is equipped with a reel mechanism or hook (5) for coiling and fixing the hose.

2. The cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are three self-venting holes (3), which are arranged in a triangle at the lowest point of the cabinet bottom of the cabinet (1). Each self-venting hole (3) is equipped with an insect-proof and dust-proof filter (31).

3. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cabinet door (11) is connected to the cabinet body (1) by an easy-clean hinge (6). The easy-clean hinge (6) is a seamless, gapless concealed hinge or a quick-release sanitary hinge with a smooth surface and no exposed screws.

4. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet door (11) is equipped with an easy-to-clean lock (7), which is a smooth, non-dental bolt lock or a padlock lug (71) with a waterproof and dustproof cover to avoid the accumulation of dirt.

5. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal volume of the cabinet (1) is configured to allow for the compact coiling and storage of hoses with a length of at least 15 meters and a diameter that meets the standards for filling drinking water on cruise ships.

6. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the cabinet (1) is mechanically polished or electrolytically polished, and its surface roughness Ra≤0.8μm meets the food-grade hygiene standard.

7. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The permanent nameplate (4) is made of 316L stainless steel and is fixed to the cabinet door (11) by welding or flush riveting. The inscription and symbols are three-dimensional structures with raised or recessed features.

8. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top four corners of the cabinet (1) are rounded, with an arc radius R ≥ 10 mm.

9. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reel mechanism or hook (5) for coiling and securing the hose is made of 316L stainless steel and maintains a gap of not less than 50mm from the inner wall of the cabinet (1) for easy cleaning.

10. A cruise ship drinking water hose storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The design and manufacture of the entire storage tank comply with the relevant provisions of the USPHS / SHIPSAN Cruise Ship Sanitary and Safety Code regarding the storage of drinking water equipment.