A ship lock cushioning device

Abstract

A ship lock passage buffer device includes a buffer chute disposed within the main body of the device and opening to the right. At least one buffer block is slidably disposed within the buffer chute. Each buffer block has through holes on both sides. Two sections of a conveyor belt from a second belt conveyor mechanism pass through the two sets of through holes and are held or released by limiting components within the through holes. The second belt conveyor mechanism is driven by a transmission assembly. This invention provides a ship lock passage buffer device that can achieve effective buffering.

Description

[0001] This is a divisional application based on the parent application "A ship lock-passing traction device and a stable lock-passing method" (application number 2023104720689). Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of ship traction technology, and in particular to a ship lock buffer device. Background Technology

[0003] When ships navigate to narrow sections of the channel (the lock width of a narrow channel is 18m, and the typical ship width for passing through the Three Gorges Dam ship lift is 16.6m), the large mass and inertia of the ships, coupled with their simple power output, make maneuvering difficult and increase the risk of collisions. To address this issue, tugboats are typically used to adjust the ship's navigation. However, using tugboats involves significant time for scheduling and towing operations, and even smaller tugboats cannot operate effectively in confined spaces such as locks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a ship lock passage buffer device that can achieve effective buffering.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A ship lock passage buffer device includes a buffer chute disposed within the main body of the device and opening to the right. At least one buffer block is slidably disposed within the buffer chute. Through holes are provided on both the left and right sides of the buffer block. Two sections of the conveyor belt of the second belt conveyor mechanism pass through the two sets of through holes and are held or released by limiting components within the through holes. The second belt conveyor mechanism is driven by a transmission assembly.

[0006] The limiting component includes a limiting hole communicating with the through hole, and multiple locking buckles are provided in the limiting hole. The locking buckles on the two sections of the adjusting rope are locked independently. Each locking buckle has a limiting cavity, and a limiting block is slidably arranged in the limiting cavity. The limiting block is controlled to move up and down by an adjusting mechanism. A movable cavity is provided in the limiting block, and the adjusting rope passes through the movable cavity. Multiple sets of locking balls are arranged in the movable cavity, and the locking balls are located at the through groove and partially protrude. When the limiting block moves down and contacts the inner wall of the limiting cavity, the locking balls retract and clamp the adjusting rope. When the limiting block moves up, the locking balls extend and release the adjusting rope.

[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes a lifting mechanism and a pushing mechanism; the lifting mechanism includes a pushing slider fixed to the left and right end faces of the limiting block, the pushing slider is located in the pushing grooves on the left and right sides of the limiting cavity and is lifted by a pushing spring; the pushing mechanism includes a movable magnet fixed to the upper end face of the limiting block, and an electromagnet fixed in the inner wall of the upper side of the limiting cavity, which is directly opposite to the movable magnet. When the electromagnet is energized, the limiting block moves down.

[0008] The lower side of the limiting block is wedge-shaped, and the lower inner wall of the limiting cavity is wedge-shaped in the same way as the lower side of the limiting block.

[0009] An impact block is provided on one side of the buffer base block. A connecting swing rod is hinged between the inner side of the impact block and the buffer base block. A hydraulic buffer push rod is rotatably connected between the connecting swing rod and the buffer base block. A radar locator is fixed on the outer side of the impact block. The radar locator measures the distance of the ship.

[0010] This invention provides a ship lock passage buffer device, which has the following technical advantages: 1) When ships are passing through, some ships with large loads or large weights are difficult to maneuver in narrow areas such as locks. This device can be used to tow them and assist them in passing through. Compared with the towing boats used in traditional towing methods, this device is more suitable for use in narrow spaces, such as locks when passing through dams. Moreover, the scheduling speed of this device is fast and the response time is short, which can greatly increase the efficiency of navigation and towing.

[0011] 2) By adopting a traction cable moving mechanism, the traction cable can be moved into the slot when the traction slider is moved to the designated position. Then, the traction slider is moved up and down by the belt conveyor mechanism, thereby completing the transfer of the traction cable from the lock exit end to the lock entrance end without manual operation.

[0012] 3) By cooperating with the belt conveyor mechanism and using limiting components to lock, move or release the buffer block, the movement of the buffer block is achieved after detection by the radar locator during the process, thereby achieving effective buffering. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Figure 1 This is a top view of the buffer device in this invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of the traction device in this invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the traction cable moving mechanism in this invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the buffer block and the impact block in this invention.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the buffer block in this invention.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the inside of the locking buckle in this invention.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the ball in this invention.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission assembly in this invention.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the tail of the traction cable in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, a ship lock passage traction device includes a device body 104 horizontally fixedly installed in the dam body 101. Reinforcing columns 102 are fixedly installed at both ends of the device body 104 (lock exit a and lock inlet b) and located in the dam body 101. The ship lock passage traction device is installed in the device body 104 and the reinforcing columns 102.

[0023] To ensure uniform traction force, ship passage traction devices are installed inside the dam body 101 on both sides of the lock channel 125. The ship passage traction devices installed on the left and right sides are symmetrical and are used to traction ships approaching the left and right sides of the lock channel 125.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, the ship lock towing device includes a towing drive chamber 123 located within a reinforcing column 102 at one end of the lock exit (represented by a in the figure). A winding wheel 124 is rotatably mounted within the towing drive chamber 123, and is driven to rotate by a driver located within the inner wall of the towing drive chamber 123. A traction guide pulley 126 is rotatably mounted on the right side of the winding wheel 124, and a towing cable 128, pulled out by the traction guide pulley 126, is wound around the winding wheel 124. When a ship (represented by c in the figure) enters the lock channel 125 through the lock entrance (represented by b in the figure), the towing cable 128 is extended and connected to the front of the ship for easy towing operations.

[0025] like Figure 2-3As shown, the traction mechanism is located at the exit a end of the lock for easy traction; while the ship's entry point is at the entrance b end of the lock. There is a long distance between a and b. In order to facilitate the quick and easy manual attachment of the traction cable 128 at the exit a end of the lock to the ship at the entrance b end of the lock, a traction cable moving mechanism is required.

[0026] like Figure 2-3 As shown, specifically, the traction cable moving mechanism includes a traction chute 131 with an outward opening inside the device body 104. The opening at one end of the traction chute 131 extends toward the winding wheel 124 and communicates with the right end opening of the traction drive chamber 123. A guide chute 177 is provided in communication with the inner rear wall of the traction chute 131.

[0027] An arc-shaped groove 151 is provided at the connection between the traction chute 131 and the traction drive chamber 123, and the arc-shaped groove 151 has a certain length.

[0028] A traction slider 147 is slidably disposed within the traction chute 131. A guide slider 146, which can slide within a guide chute 177, is fixedly disposed on the back of the traction slider 147. A through-hole 148 with an upward opening is disposed within the traction slider 147, which is used to hook the traction cable 128. A wire hole 144 is disposed on the inner rear wall of the traction chute 131, and the upper and lower ends of the wire hole 144 are connected to the traction chute 131 through a drive traction groove 143 and a traction guide groove 152. A guide traction wheel 153 is rotatably disposed within the traction guide groove 152, and a drive traction wheel 142 is rotatably disposed within the drive traction groove 143. The drive traction wheel 142 is driven by a drive motor fixedly disposed within the drive traction groove 143.

[0029] One end of the traction slider 147 is fixedly connected to a reset traction rope 145. The other end of the reset traction rope 145 extends into the wire hole 144 after passing through the drive traction wheel 142, and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the traction slider 147 after passing through the guide traction wheel 153. The drive traction wheel 142 can drive the traction slider 147 to move up and down. When the traction slider 147 moves to the winding wheel 124, it can hook the traction cable 128 through the latch 148 and pull the traction cable 128, thereby pulling its end to the lock entrance b of the lock channel 125 for easy retrieval.

[0030] Preferably, the traction chute 131 has an opening 141 connected to the inner wall of the front side near the lower end. When one end of the traction cable 128 is pulled to the position of the opening 141, the latch 148 is connected to the opening 141. At this time, one end of the traction cable 128 can be taken out through the opening 141.

[0031] Preferably, a traction rope knot 129 is fixedly provided at the end of the traction cable 128 extending out of the traction drive chamber 123. The traction rope knot 129 is used to prevent the traction cable 128 from falling off the latch 148 when the traction slider 147 moves, and plays a limiting role.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, a ship lock passage buffer device includes a buffer chute 133 opened to the right within the main body 104 of the device. A transmission groove 103 is provided on the upper inner wall of the buffer chute 133, and a pulley 108 is disposed within the transmission groove 103, driven by a transmission assembly. A transmission guide groove 121 is provided on the lower inner wall of the buffer chute 133, and a transmission guide wheel 122 is rotatably disposed within the transmission guide groove 121. Two adjusting ropes 119 extending through the buffer chute 133 are wound between the pulley 108 and the transmission guide wheel 122. A buffer base block 113 is slidably disposed within the buffer chute 133, and the number of buffer base blocks 113 in a single buffer chute 133 is one or more. Through holes 159 are symmetrically arranged and penetrate through the buffer base block 113, and the two adjusting ropes 119 extend through the through holes 159 respectively. A limiting component is provided within the through hole 159, which can tighten or loosen the adjusting rope 119. Thus, when the adjusting rope 119 rotates, the buffer block 113 can move upward, downward, or remain stationary.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the transmission assembly includes a power input wheel 105. One side of the power input wheel 105 is coaxially connected to the traction guide pulley 126. The lower end of the power input wheel 105 meshes with the power supplement gear 106. The lower end of the power supplement gear 106 meshes with the driven wheel 107. The driven wheel 107 is coaxially connected to the pulley 108.

[0034] The transmission assembly has two power sources. First, when the traction cable 128 is pulled out or retracted, the friction between the traction cable 128 and the guide pulley 126 drives the guide pulley 126 to rotate. The guide pulley 126 transmits the rotational output torque to the power input wheel 105. When the power input wheel 105 rotates, it can drive the driven wheel 107 to rotate via the power supplement gear 106, thereby driving the adjusting rope 119 to rotate. Second, a power assistance device, which is a motor, is connected to the upper end of the power supplement gear 106. When the power input wheel 105 rotates, the power assistance device provides additional power output to the power supplement gear 106. That is, when the power input wheel 105 cannot drive the adjusting rope 119 to rotate, the power assistance device provides additional power to the driven wheel 107.

[0035] Both the power assistance component and the limiting component are controlled and linked by a controller. That is, when the limiting component limits the relative position of the adjusting rope 119 and the buffer block 113, the power assistance component is activated and provides additional power assistance to the power supplement gear 106. Thus, when the adjusting rope 119 and the buffer block 113 are locked, the transmission assembly drives the adjusting rope 119 to agitate.

[0036] like Figure 5-7 As shown, the limiting component includes a limiting hole 112 disposed within the buffer base 113 and communicating with the through hole 159. Multiple locking buckles 158 are disposed within the limiting hole 112 and communicating with it. Each locking buckle 158 has a limiting cavity 162. An adjusting rope 119 passes through the limiting hole 112 and the limiting cavity 162. Within the buffer base 113, the locking buckles 158 on the two sections of the adjusting rope 119 are independently locked; that is, when one side of the adjusting rope 119 is locked with its corresponding locking buckle 158, the other side of the adjusting rope 119 is released from its corresponding locking buckle 158. This allows for upward or downward movement when the adjusting rope 119 is disturbed.

[0037] like Figure 5-7 As shown, a limiting block 171 is slidably disposed within the limiting cavity 162 of the locking buckle 158. A movable cavity 167 is disposed within the limiting block 171, and an adjusting rope 119 passes through the movable cavity 167. Three metal retaining balls 166 are placed within the movable cavity 167. Three through grooves 178 are provided on the lower inner wall of the movable cavity 167, allowing the metal retaining balls 166 to partially slide out but not completely.

[0038] A movable magnet 169 is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the limiting block 171, and an electromagnet 168 is fixedly installed on the upper inner wall of the limiting cavity 162, which is opposite to the movable magnet 169. By turning the electromagnet 168 on and off, it can generate the same magnetism as the upper end of the movable magnet 169, thereby pushing the movable magnet 169 to move downward.

[0039] The lower side of the limiting block 171 is wedge-shaped, and the lower inner wall of the limiting cavity 162 is also wedge-shaped. The wedge-shaped design of the lower part facilitates the pushing of the metal ball 166 through the through groove 178.

[0040] The inner walls of the left and right sides of the limiting cavity 162 are connected by a push-pull groove 164. A push-pull slider 163 is fixedly mounted on the left and right end faces of the limiting block 171. The push-pull slider 163 extends into the push-pull groove 164 and can slide up and down within the push-pull groove 164. A push-pull spring 165 is fixedly connected between the push-pull slider 163 and the inner wall of the push-pull groove 164.

[0041] Under normal conditions, the limiting block 171 is pushed upward by the pushing slider 163 through the pushing spring 165. At this time, the lower end of the limiting block 171 is spaced from the lower inner wall of the limiting cavity 162, and the metal ball 166 protrudes from the through groove 178. When the electromagnet 168 is energized, the limiting block 171 moves downward, and the lower inner wall of the limiting cavity 162 pushes the metal ball 166 into the movable cavity 167, where the metal ball 166 clamps the adjusting rope 119. Through the abutment and restriction of the metal ball 166, the adjusting rope 119 can drive the buffer base block 113 to move up and down in the buffer groove 133 when it rotates.

[0042] A knot 161 is fixedly provided on the adjusting rope 119. When the metal locking ball 166 retracts into the movable cavity 167, the metal locking ball 166 abuts against and locks the adjusting rope 119. The knot 161 plays the role of upper and lower limit, preventing the adjusting rope 119 from coming off the locking buckle 158.

[0043] like Figure 8 As shown, in order to match the adjusting rope 119, the pulley 108 and the transmission guide wheel 122 are both provided with rope knot slots 172 that cooperate with the rope knot 161, so that the adjusting rope 119 can be pulled when the pulley 108 rotates.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, an impact block 118 is provided on one side of the buffer base block 113. A connecting swing rod 114 is rotatably connected between the left side of the impact block 118 and the right side of the buffer base block 113. A hydraulic buffer push rod 155 is rotatably connected between the connecting swing rod 114 and the buffer base block 113. The hydraulic buffer push rod 155 can drive the connecting swing rod 114 to swing and play a role in reducing the pressure on the right side of the impact block 118.

[0045] A radar locator 156 is fixedly installed on the right end face of the impact block 118. Both the electromagnet 168 and the radar locator 156 are controlled by the controller. When the radar locator 156 detects the relative position of the vessel and the impact block 118, the controller analyzes the information and then controls the electromagnet 168 to switch on and off. This allows the position of the impact block 118 to be adjusted in real time according to the vessel's status when the towing cable 128 tightens and tows the vessel, thereby providing a buffer.

[0046] Preferably, in order to reduce the collision between the ship and the right side of the impact block 118, a plastic pad 117 is fixedly provided on the right side of the impact block 118.

[0047] Working principle and process: 1) First, drive the traction slider 147 to move down to the maximum extent in the traction groove 131. At this time, the traction cable 128 is pulled out to the opening 141. Since the bayonet 148 is connected to the opening 141, it is convenient for the staff to take out the traction cable 128. Meanwhile, the buffer block 113 moves forward to the maximum extent in the buffer groove 133. At this time, the electromagnet 168 is in the de-energized state.

[0048] 2) When a vessel passes by and is unable to move and requires towing, the staff removes the towing rope knot 129 at opening 141 and ties it to the front of the vessel.

[0049] 3) At this time, the drive motor drives the winding wheel 124 to rotate, gradually retracting the traction cable 128, thereby pulling the ship located in the lock channel 125 upward and gradually entering the lock channel 125.

[0050] 4) During this process, when the ship deviates to one side during towing, the radar locator 156 detects the distance between the ship and the main body 104 of the device in real time, thereby buffering the ship and the main body 104 of the device when the ship approaches the main body 104 of the device.

[0051] 5) The buffering process is as follows: Electromagnet 168 is energized according to the ship's status detected by radar locator 156. When it is necessary to move buffer block 113 to a suitable position, electromagnet 168 is energized, which pushes limiting block 171 downward and presses against adjusting rope 119. When the towing cable 128 is retracted, the towing cable 128 drives the guide pulley 126 to rotate, and the rotation of the guide pulley 126 drives the transmission assembly to move, which in turn causes adjusting rope 119 to rotate. When adjusting rope 119 moves, it drives buffer block 113 to move. By adjusting the position of multiple sets of buffer blocks 113, the ship can avoid direct collision with the main body of the device 104.

[0052] 6) When the traction work is completed, drive the traction wheel 142 to rotate and drive the traction slider 147 to move upward through the traction reset traction rope 145, and finally move it to the state where the bayonet 148 is flush with the arc-shaped groove 151; at this time, the traction cable 128 is lifted by the wedge-shaped part at the upper end of the traction slider 147 so that the traction cable 128 falls into the bayonet 148, and then the traction wheel 142 is driven to bring the traction slider 147 to the lower end, so that one end of the traction cable 128 can be brought to the position of the opening 141, which is convenient for the next operation by the staff.

[0053] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: When ships are passing through, some ships with large loads or large weights are difficult to maneuver in narrow areas such as locks. This device can be used to tow them and assist them in passing through. Compared with the towing boats used in traditional towing methods, this device is more suitable for use in narrow spaces, such as locks when passing through dams. Moreover, the device has a fast scheduling speed and short response time, which can greatly increase the efficiency of navigation and towing.

Claims

1. A ship lock passage buffer device, characterized in that: The device includes a buffer chute (133) located inside the main body (104) and opening to the right. At least one buffer block (113) is slidably disposed inside the buffer chute (133). Through holes (159) are provided on both the left and right sides of the buffer block (113). The two sections of the conveyor belt of the second belt conveyor mechanism pass through the two sets of through holes (159) respectively and are held or released by the limiting components inside the through holes (159). The second belt conveyor mechanism is driven by the transmission group component.

2. The ship lock passage buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a limiting hole (112) communicating with the through hole (159), and a plurality of locking buckles (158) are provided in the limiting hole (112). The locking buckles (158) located on the two sections of the adjusting rope (119) are locked independently. A limiting cavity (162) is provided in the locking buckle (158), and a limiting block (171) is slidably provided in the limiting cavity (162). The limiting block (171) is controlled to move up and down by an adjusting mechanism. An active cavity (167) is provided, through which an adjusting rope (119) passes. Multiple sets of locking balls (166) are provided inside the active cavity (167), with the locking balls (166) located at the through groove (178) and partially extending out. When the limiting block (171) moves down and contacts the inner wall of the limiting cavity (162), the locking balls (166) retract and clamp the adjusting rope (119). When the limiting block (171) moves up, the locking balls (166) extend out and release the adjusting rope (119).

3. A ship lock passage buffer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism includes a lifting mechanism and a pushing mechanism; the lifting mechanism includes a pushing slider (163) fixed on the left and right end faces of the limiting block (171), the pushing slider (163) is located in the pushing groove (164) on the left and right sides of the limiting cavity (162) and is lifted by a pushing spring (165); the pushing mechanism includes a movable magnet (169) fixed on the upper end face of the limiting block (171), and an electromagnet (168) fixed in the upper inner wall of the limiting cavity (162) opposite to the movable magnet (169). When the electromagnet (168) is energized, the limiting block (171) moves down.

4. A ship lock passage buffer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower side of the limiting block (171) is wedge-shaped, and the lower inner wall of the limiting cavity (162) is wedge-shaped in the same way as the lower side of the limiting block (171).

5. A ship lock passage buffer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An impact block (118) is provided on one side of the buffer base block (113). A connecting swing rod (114) is hinged between the inner side of the impact block (118) and the buffer base block (113). A hydraulic buffer push rod (155) is rotatably connected between the connecting swing rod (114) and the buffer base block (113). A radar locator (156) is fixed on the outer side of the impact block (118). The radar locator (156) measures the distance of the ship.

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