Condensation drip-proof ship's louvre

By adopting the design of inclined louvers and supporting components in marine louvers, the problem of condensate leakage is solved, realizing the recycling and reuse of condensate and the effect of preventing pollution, and reducing the amount of maintenance work.

CN122166263APending Publication Date: 2026-06-09GUANGZHOU SHIPYARD INTERNATIONAL LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU SHIPYARD INTERNATIONAL LTD
Filing Date
2026-03-26
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Existing marine louvers are prone to condensation and leakage in high-temperature oil and gas or water vapor environments, leading to pollution and corrosion, and increasing the workload of cleaning and maintenance.

Method used

A marine louver designed to prevent condensation dripping is constructed, employing inclined louvers and a protective mesh, combined with a receiving component including external and internal receiving grooves. Condensate is guided to an oil collection device via a directional flow path for recycling.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents condensate leakage, reduces maintenance workload, enables condensate recycling, has a compact structure that does not affect ventilation function, and is suitable for the marine environment.

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Abstract

This application discloses a marine louver for preventing condensation dripping, comprising: a window frame body, window slats, a protective net, and a receiving component; the upper part of the window frame body is mounted on the equipment wall; a plurality of window slats are obliquely arranged inside the window frame body, and both ends of the window slats are connected to the window frame body; the protective net is arranged on the side of the window frame body opposite to the equipment wall, and the upper part of the protective net is mounted on the window frame body; the receiving component is located at the bottom of the window frame body, and in the vertical direction, the receiving component is installed between the lower part of the protective net and the equipment wall; the receiving component is used to receive condensate formed on the surface of the protective net and to guide the collected condensate to an oil collection device connected to the receiving component.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of marine technology, and in particular to a marine louver that prevents condensation dripping. Background Technology

[0002] Marine louvers are commonly installed in areas such as ship engine rooms and oil mist chambers to achieve cabin ventilation while also meeting safety requirements such as fire prevention and insect control. Existing conventional marine louvers mainly consist of a window frame, several window slats, and protective wire mesh. The window slats are mostly arranged horizontally or vertically and fixed inside the window frame, while the protective wire mesh is assembled on the outside of the window slats, forming a basic ventilation and protection structure.

[0003] As ship operating conditions become increasingly complex, especially in areas with high concentrations of high-temperature oil, gas, and water vapor, the aforementioned traditional louvers have gradually revealed significant shortcomings in practical use. Specifically, external spray liquids and high-temperature oil, gas, and water vapor, upon cooling, easily condense into droplets on the surface of the outer protective wire mesh. These droplets, under gravity, drip directly downwards onto the outside of the louvers, causing leakage. Simultaneously, condensate collected within the louvers themselves tends to accumulate at the bottom and overflow, with the dripping and overflowing liquid adhering directly to the hull plating or equipment exterior below the louvers. Oily condensate mixed with dust easily forms stubborn stains, severely polluting the exterior appearance and making cleaning extremely difficult, significantly increasing the workload for daily cleaning and maintenance by the crew. Long-term dripping also exacerbates the risk of plating corrosion, affecting the integrity of ship equipment and the hull's exterior. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a marine louver that prevents condensation dripping, which can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] On the one hand, a marine louver that prevents condensation dripping is provided, including: A window frame body, the upper part of which is mounted on the equipment wall; Window leaflets, several of the window leaflets are respectively arranged obliquely inside the window frame body, and both ends of each window leaflet are connected to the window frame body; A protective net is located on the side of the window frame body opposite to the wall of the equipment, and the upper part of the protective net is installed on the window frame body; A receiving component is located at the bottom of the window frame body and is installed vertically between the lower part of the protective net and the equipment wall; the receiving component is used to receive the condensate formed on the surface of the protective net and to guide the collected condensate to an oil collection device connected to the receiving component.

[0007] Preferably, the receiving component includes: An external receiving groove is provided, the upper end of which is connected to the lower part of the protective net on the side opposite to the window frame body. The external receiving groove extends to the outside of the protective net on the side opposite to the window frame body to receive condensate formed on the surface of the protective net. A first vent hole is provided on the side of the external receiving groove opposite to the window frame body. An internal receiving groove is connected to the lower part of the external receiving groove to form a groove structure, and the internal receiving groove and the external receiving groove are connected through the first vent hole; in the vertical direction, the side of the internal receiving groove opposite to the external receiving groove is connected to the equipment wall; a second vent hole is opened at the bottom of the internal receiving groove, and the internal receiving groove is connected to the oil collection device through the second vent hole.

[0008] Preferably, the upper end of the outer receiving groove on one side of the window frame body is fixedly connected to the lower part of the protective net by fasteners; the side of the inner receiving groove opposite to the outer receiving groove is fixedly connected to the equipment wall by fasteners; the inner receiving groove and the outer receiving groove are welded together.

[0009] Preferably, the central axis of the first vent hole is inclined downward, so that the side of the first vent hole away from the protective net is lower than the side of the first vent hole close to the protective net.

[0010] Preferably, the inclination angle of the central axis of the first vent hole is 10° to 20°.

[0011] Preferably, the receiving component further includes: A shut-off valve is provided at the second drain hole; the shut-off valve is used to control the opening and closing of the second drain hole according to the liquid level of the condensate in the internal receiving tank.

[0012] Preferably, the inner wall of the second vent hole is threaded, and the second vent hole is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe of the oil collection device.

[0013] Preferably, the upper edge of the outer receiving groove on the side opposite to the window frame body is provided with a baffle extending obliquely upward; the baffle is used to prevent condensate from splashing out of the outer receiving groove from the upper edge of the outer receiving groove.

[0014] Preferably, the diameter of the first vent hole is smaller than the diameter of the second vent hole to avoid the accumulation of condensate in the internal receiving tank.

[0015] Preferably, the inner wall surface of the receiving component that comes into contact with the condensate is provided with an anti-corrosion coating.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This application improves the collection of condensate formed on the surface of the protective net by installing a receiving component at the bottom of the window frame, preventing condensate leakage from affecting the ship's appearance and reducing the workload of the crew in daily maintenance. Simultaneously, the condensate is diverted to the oil recovery device to form a complete discharge path, achieving condensate recycling. The overall structure is compact and reasonable, without affecting ventilation function, and possesses strong versatility and adaptability.

[0017] In this application, the external receiving groove extends to the outside of the protective net, expanding the receiving range and better covering the area of ​​condensate dripping and splashing, resulting in better anti-drip effect. Simultaneously, the first vent hole connects to the internal receiving groove, and the second vent hole connects to the oil collection device, forming a directional flow path that allows condensate to flow smoothly within the receiving assembly, preventing liquid accumulation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a marine louver designed to prevent condensation dripping, provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of region A in the middle.

[0020] In the picture: 100. Window frame body; 200. Equipment wall surface; 300. Window slats; 400. Protective net; 500. Supporting component; 510. External support groove; 520. First vent hole; 530. Internal support groove; 540. Second vent hole; M. Outer side of marine louver for preventing condensation dripping; N. Inner side of marine louver for preventing condensation dripping. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0024] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a marine louver designed to prevent condensation dripping, provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged structural diagram of area A in the diagram. In the diagram, M indicates the outer side of the marine louver to prevent condensation dripping, and N indicates the inner side of the marine louver to prevent condensation dripping. For example... Figures 1 to 3As shown, this embodiment provides a marine louver for preventing condensation dripping, comprising: a window frame body 100, window slats 300, a protective net 400, and a receiving component 500. The upper part of the window frame body 100 is mounted on an equipment wall 200; several window slats 300 are respectively arranged obliquely inside the window frame body 100, and both ends of each window slat 300 are connected to the window frame body 100; the protective net 400 is located on the side of the window frame body 100 opposite to the equipment wall 200, and the upper part of the protective net 400 is mounted on the window frame body 100; the receiving component 500 is located at the bottom of the window frame body 100, and vertically mounted between the lower part of the protective net 400 and the equipment wall 200; the receiving component 500 is used to collect condensate formed on the surface of the protective net 400 and to guide the collected condensate to an oil collection device connected to the receiving component 500. During ship operation, high-temperature oil and water vapor condenses on the surface of the protective net 400, forming condensate. The condensate drips under gravity into the receiving component 500, which collects the condensate and then directs it to an oil recovery device connected to the receiving component 500, thus achieving the collection, distribution, and discharge of the condensate. This embodiment, by installing a receiving component at the bottom of the window frame, better receives the condensate formed on the protective net surface, preventing leakage that could affect the ship's appearance and reducing the workload of daily maintenance for the crew. Simultaneously, directing the condensate to the oil recovery device forms a complete discharge path, achieving condensate recycling. The overall structure is compact and rationally arranged, without affecting ventilation function, and possesses strong versatility and adaptability.

[0025] In one embodiment, both ends of the window leaf 300 are movably connected to the window frame body 100, and the tilt angle of the window leaf 300 can be adjusted according to ventilation requirements.

[0026] In one embodiment, the receiving component 500 includes an outer receiving groove 510 and an inner receiving groove 530. The upper end of the external receiving groove 510 relative to the window frame body 100 is connected to the lower part of the protective net 400. The external receiving groove 510 extends to the outside of the protective net 400 on the side opposite to the window frame body 100 to receive condensate formed on the surface of the protective net 400. A first vent hole 520 is provided on the side of the external receiving groove 510 relative to the window frame body 100. The internal receiving groove 530 is connected to the lower part of the external receiving groove 510 and forms a groove structure. The internal receiving groove 530 and the external receiving groove 510 are connected through the first vent hole 520. In the vertical direction, the side of the internal receiving groove 530 opposite to the external receiving groove 510 is connected to the equipment wall 200. A second vent hole 540 is provided at the bottom of the internal receiving groove 530. The internal receiving groove 530 is connected to the oil collection device through the second vent hole 540. The condensate dripping and splashing from the surface of the protective net 400 is collected by the external receiving tank 510. The condensate in the external receiving tank 510 then flows into the internal receiving tank 530 through the first drain hole 520. The internal receiving tank 530 collects the condensate a second time. Finally, the condensate is guided to the oil collection device through the second drain hole 540 at the bottom of the internal receiving tank 530, thus completing the receiving, guiding and discharging of the condensate by the receiving component 500.

[0027] In this embodiment, the external receiving groove extends to the outside of the protective net, expanding the receiving range and better covering the area of ​​condensate dripping and splashing, resulting in better leak prevention. Simultaneously, the first vent hole connects to the internal receiving groove, and the second vent hole connects to the oil collection device, forming a directional flow path that allows condensate to flow smoothly within the receiving assembly, preventing liquid accumulation.

[0028] In one embodiment, multiple first vent holes 520 may be provided, evenly distributed on one side of the outer receiving groove 510 relative to the window frame body 100, to improve the efficiency of guiding condensate from the outer receiving groove 510 to the inner receiving groove 530. Optionally, multiple second vent holes 540 may be provided, evenly distributed at the bottom of the inner receiving groove 530, to improve the efficiency of guiding condensate from the inner receiving groove 530 to the oil collection device.

[0029] In one embodiment, the upper end of the outer receiving groove 510 relative to the side of the window frame body 100 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the protective net 400 by fasteners; the side of the inner receiving groove 530 opposite to the outer receiving groove 510 is fixedly connected to the equipment wall 200 by fasteners; the inner receiving groove 530 is welded to the outer receiving groove 510. In this embodiment, the outer receiving groove 510 is fixed to the window frame body 100 and the protective net 400 by fasteners, and the inner receiving groove 530 is fixed to the equipment wall 200 by fasteners, realizing the detachable installation of the receiving component 500 between the lower part of the protective net 400 and the equipment wall 200, which facilitates subsequent disassembly and maintenance. The welded connection between the outer receiving groove 510 and the inner receiving groove 530 ensures the sealing between them, avoiding the problem of condensate leakage in the connection gap. The installation method of the receiving component 500 provided in this embodiment can better adapt to the high vibration and high salt spray working environment of ships, and reduce the risk of component loosening and corrosion.

[0030] In one embodiment, the central axis of the first vent hole 520 is inclined downwards, so that the side of the first vent hole 520 away from the protective net 400 is lower than the side of the first vent hole 520 close to the protective net 400. The condensate collected in the external receiving tank 510, under the influence of gravity through the inclined first vent hole 520, can have its flow accelerated, achieving directional flow of the condensate without additional power. The inclination direction of the first vent hole 520 matches the flow trend of the condensate, ensuring that the condensate in the external receiving tank 510 can be smoothly introduced into the internal receiving tank 530.

[0031] Optionally, the inclination angle of the central axis of the first vent hole 520 is 10° to 20°. This embodiment provides a suitable inclination angle to ensure that the condensate can maintain a stable and unobstructed flow during ship operation, so that the condensate will not stagnate in the first vent hole 520 due to an inclination angle that is too small, nor will the condensate splash due to an inclination angle that is too large.

[0032] Optionally, an anti-sticking layer can be provided on the inner wall of the first vent hole 520 to prevent condensate from adhering and lingering in the first vent hole 520 and clogging the first vent hole 520.

[0033] Optionally, a discharge mesh is provided at the entrance of the first discharge hole 520 near the protective net 400, that is, at the entrance of the first discharge hole 520. The discharge mesh is used to intercept impurities and prevent the first discharge hole 520 from becoming blocked.

[0034] In one embodiment, the receiving component 500 further includes a shut-off valve disposed at the second drain hole 540; the shut-off valve is used to control the opening and closing of the second drain hole 540 according to the liquid level of the condensate in the internal receiving tank 530.

[0035] Furthermore, the receiving component 500 also includes a liquid level sensor and a controller. The liquid level sensor is installed on the inner wall of the internal receiving tank 530 to collect real-time liquid level data within the internal receiving tank 530. The controller is electrically connected to both the liquid level sensor and the shut-off valve. Based on the real-time liquid level data collected by the liquid level sensor, when the liquid level of the condensate in the internal receiving tank 530 reaches a preset value, the controller controls the shut-off valve to open, and the condensate is drained to the oil collection device through the second drain hole 540. Based on the real-time liquid level data collected by the liquid level sensor, when the liquid level of the condensate in the internal receiving tank 530 is lower than the preset value, the controller controls the shut-off valve to close, realizing temporary storage of the condensate in the internal receiving tank 530 and reducing equipment damage caused by continuous discharge of small amounts of condensate.

[0036] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the second drain hole 540 is provided with threads, and the second drain hole 540 is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe of the oil collection device. The second drain hole 540 stably drains to the oil collection device through the threaded pipe. The threaded connection not only ensures a tight connection, but also facilitates quick disassembly and installation, which is beneficial for later inspection and maintenance.

[0037] In one embodiment, the upper edge of the external receiving groove 510, opposite to the side of the window frame body 100, is provided with an upwardly extending baffle. This baffle prevents condensate from splashing out of the external receiving groove 510 from its upper edge. Some condensate drips onto the protective mesh surface and into the external receiving groove 510, while some splashes out from the protective mesh; these splashes are blocked by the baffle, preventing condensate from splashing out of the external receiving groove 510 from its upper edge. In this embodiment, the baffle further expands the condensate-receiving range of the external receiving groove 510, effectively intercepting splashed condensate.

[0038] In one embodiment, the diameter of the first drain hole 520 is smaller than that of the second drain hole 540 to prevent condensate accumulation in the internal receiving tank 530. The difference in diameter between the first drain hole 520 and the second drain hole 540 allows for orderly condensate drainage, preventing condensate accumulation and overflow in the internal receiving tank 530 and improving drainage stability. The smaller diameter of the first drain hole 520 allows condensate in the external receiving tank 510 to flow relatively slowly into the internal receiving tank 530, preventing splashing due to excessively fast flow. The larger diameter of the second drain hole 540 ensures rapid drainage of condensate from the internal receiving tank 530 to the oil collection device, improving drainage efficiency. It should also be noted that the first drain hole 520 and the second drain hole 540 are sequentially arranged along the condensate drainage path. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the first vent 520 is located above the second vent 540 in the vertical direction.

[0039] In one embodiment, the inner wall surface of the receiving component 500 that comes into contact with the condensate is provided with an anti-corrosion coating. The anti-corrosion coating in this embodiment can effectively resist corrosion, extend the service life of the receiving component, and reduce replacement and maintenance costs.

[0040] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0041] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0042] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0043] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A marine louver designed to prevent condensation dripping, characterized in that, include: A window frame body (100), the upper part of which is mounted on the equipment wall (200); Window leaf (300), a plurality of window leaf (300) are respectively arranged obliquely inside the window frame body (100), and both ends of each window leaf (300) are connected to the window frame body (100); A protective net (400) is located on the side of the window frame body (100) opposite to the equipment wall (200), and the upper part of the protective net (400) is installed on the window frame body (100); A receiving component (500) is located at the bottom of the window frame body (100) and is installed vertically between the lower part of the protective net (400) and the equipment wall (200); the receiving component (500) is used to receive the condensate formed on the surface of the protective net (400) and to guide the collected condensate to an oil collection device connected to the receiving component (500).

2. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving component (500) includes: An external receiving groove (510) is provided, the upper end of which is connected to the lower part of the protective net (400) on the side opposite to the window frame body (100). The external receiving groove (510) extends to the outside of the protective net (400) on the side opposite to the window frame body (100) to receive condensate formed on the surface of the protective net (400). A first vent hole (520) is provided on the side of the external receiving groove (510) opposite to the window frame body (100). An internal receiving groove (530) is connected to the lower part of the external receiving groove (510) and forms a groove structure. The internal receiving groove (530) and the external receiving groove (510) are connected through the first vent hole (520). In the vertical direction, the side of the internal receiving groove (530) opposite to the external receiving groove (510) is connected to the equipment wall (200). A second vent hole (540) is opened at the bottom of the internal receiving groove (530), and the internal receiving groove (530) is connected to the oil collection device through the second vent hole (540).

3. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the outer receiving groove (510) on the side opposite to the window frame body (100) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the protective net (400) by fasteners; the inner receiving groove (530) on the side opposite to the outer receiving groove (510) is fixedly connected to the equipment wall (200) by fasteners; the inner receiving groove (530) and the outer receiving groove (510) are welded together.

4. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The central axis of the first vent hole (520) is inclined downward so that the side of the first vent hole (520) away from the protective net (400) is lower than the side of the first vent hole (520) close to the protective net (400).

5. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inclination angle of the central axis of the first vent (520) is 10° to 20°.

6. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving component (500) also includes: A shut-off valve is provided at the second drain hole (540); the shut-off valve is used to control the opening and closing of the second drain hole (540) according to the liquid level of the condensate in the internal receiving tank (530).

7. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the second vent hole (540) is threaded, and the second vent hole (540) is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe of the oil collection device.

8. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper edge of the outer receiving groove (510) opposite to the window frame body (100) has a baffle extending obliquely upward; the baffle is used to prevent condensate from splashing out of the outer receiving groove (510) from the upper edge of the outer receiving groove (510).

9. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the first vent (520) is smaller than that of the second vent (540) to prevent condensate from accumulating in the internal receiving groove (530).

10. The marine louver for preventing condensation dripping according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the receiving component (500) that is in contact with the condensate is provided with an anti-corrosion coating.