Modular yacht

Abstract

The application provides a modular yacht, belonging to the field of ship design technology, comprising: a hull, the hull comprising a plurality of cabins, the plurality of cabins being detachably connected in sequence, at least one cabin at the bow being used for arranging a buoyancy device, at least one cabin at the middle being used for arranging a function matching device, and at least one cabin at the stern being used for arranging a power device; a deck, the deck being detachably connected with the top of the hull, the deck comprising a plurality of deck segments, the plurality of deck segments being detachably connected in sequence; the hull and the deck of the yacht are detachably connected, meanwhile the hull is divided into a plurality of cabins which are detachably connected in sequence, and the deck is divided into a plurality of deck segments which are detachably connected in sequence, the whole yacht can be divided into a plurality of independent units, land transportation can be completed by common trucks, and the yacht is no longer dependent on large special vehicles and hoisting equipment, so that the logistics cost and storage space requirement are greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of marine technology, and more specifically, relates to a modular yacht. Background Technology

[0002] As a high-end water recreation and sports equipment, yachts integrate functions such as navigation, entertainment, socializing, and living, and market demand has continued to grow in recent years. However, most existing yachts are designed with a monocoque structure, which has revealed many limitations in actual use.

[0003] The transportation and storage costs of yachts with monocoque structures are high. Their large size and heavy weight necessitate specialized large flatbed trailers and heavy-duty lifting equipment for land transport, significantly increasing the difficulty of transshipment and storage.

[0004] Yachts with a monocoque structure design are difficult to repair and modify. Due to their highly integrated structure, any local damage or equipment upgrade may involve extensive disassembly and reassembly and modification of internal pipelines, resulting in long repair cycles and high costs, which seriously affects the utilization efficiency of the yacht. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a modular yacht, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the high cost of yacht transportation and storage, and the difficulty of yacht maintenance and modification.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a modular yacht, the yacht comprising: The hull includes multiple compartments that are detachably connected in sequence. At least one compartment at the bow, at least one compartment in the middle, and at least one compartment at the stern respectively form a bow buoyancy compartment, a middle functional compartment, and a stern power compartment. The deck is detachably connected to the top of the hull, and the deck comprises multiple deck sections that are detachably connected in sequence.

[0007] Preferably, the modular yacht further includes: The upper and lower parts of the end face of one of the two adjacent compartments are respectively reserved with mounting grooves, and the upper and lower parts of the end face of the other compartment are respectively reserved with mounting surfaces. At least two sockets are arranged in the mounting grooves, and at least two plugs are arranged on the mounting surfaces. The opposite plugs and sockets are plugged in and detachably connected.

[0008] Preferably, the upper plug extends upward to form a support, the top of the support is located above the top surface of the hull, and the deck is detachably connected to the top of each support.

[0009] Preferably, at least two first holes are arranged in the mounting groove, and at least two second holes are arranged on the mounting surface. The opposing first holes and second holes are respectively connected to the flanges at both ends of a flexible hose, which is used to run cables.

[0010] Preferably, one of the two adjacent deck segments has a first slot on its end face and the other deck segment has a second slot on its end face. The first slot and the second slot are respectively inserted into and detachably connected to both ends of a connecting beam.

[0011] Preferably, the socket is a double-ear plate socket, with socket holes on both sides and a plug hole in the middle of the plug. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the socket hole and the plug hole are connected by fasteners.

[0012] Preferably, one side of the first slot is provided with a plurality of first holes, one side of the second slot is provided with a plurality of second holes, and one side of the connecting beam is provided with a plurality of connecting beam holes. Each first hole is connected to one of the connecting beam holes by a fastener, and each second hole is connected to one of the connecting beam holes by a fastener.

[0013] Preferably, the modular yacht further includes: Multiple support plates, each of which is detachably connected to the top of a support, and each of the support plates is connected to a tube on both sides; Multiple insert beams are distributed on the bottom surface of the deck, and each insert beam is detachably connected to one of the insert tubes.

[0014] Preferably, the top end of the support is provided with a plurality of support holes, and the support plate is provided with a plurality of support plate holes. When the support plate is attached to the top end of the support, each support plate hole is connected to one of the support holes by a fastener. The insertion tube has multiple insertion holes on one side, and the insertion beam has multiple insertion beam holes on one side. Each insertion hole is connected to one insertion beam hole by a fastener.

[0015] Preferably, there are two hulls arranged in an arrangement, and the deck is detachably connected to the top of the two hulls.

[0016] This invention provides a modular yacht, which offers the following advantages: The yacht is extremely convenient to transport and store. The hull and deck of the yacht can be disassembled and connected. The hull is divided into multiple compartments, which can be disassembled and connected sequentially. The deck is divided into multiple deck sections, which can also be disassembled and connected sequentially. The entire yacht can be disassembled into multiple independent units, allowing for land transportation by ordinary trucks, eliminating the need for large specialized vehicles and hoisting equipment, thus significantly reducing logistics costs and storage space requirements.

[0017] The yacht is easy to maintain and upgrade. It is disassembled into multiple independent units, and if any cabin malfunctions or needs upgrading, it can be disassembled and replaced individually without affecting the other hull structures. This results in short repair times and low costs, extending the yacht's economic value throughout its entire life cycle.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the invention.

[0020] Figure 1 A top view of a modular yacht with multiple cabins separated according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 A side view of a modular yacht with multiple cabins separated according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a socket and plug connection for a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a modular yacht hull with an end face connection socket according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 A side view of a socket structure of a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 A top view of a socket structure for a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a modular yacht hull with an end face connection plug according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 8 A schematic side view of the plug structure of a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 9A schematic diagram of the plug structure of a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 10 A side view of a modular yacht with its support plate connected according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 11 A top view of the structure of a modular yacht with its support plate connected according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 12 A top view of the deck structure of a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of a modular yacht connecting two adjacent deck sections according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 14 A top view of a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 15 A schematic cross-sectional view of the cabin structure of a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the structure of a modular yacht according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, showing the top plate and top ring plate clamping a rubber sealing strip.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Hull; 101. Cabin; 1011. Straight panel; 1012. Curved panel; 1013. Top ring plate; 1014. Top flat plate; 1015. Rubber sealing strip; 2. Deck; 201. Deck section; 3. Mounting groove; 4. Socket; 5. Plug; 6. Support; 7. Hoses; 8. Connecting beam; 9. Support plate; 10. Pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail. While preferred embodiments of the invention are described below, it should be understood that the invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a modular yacht, the yacht comprising: The hull 1 includes multiple compartments 101, which are detachably connected in sequence. At least one compartment 101 at the bow, at least one compartment 101 in the middle, and at least one compartment 101 at the stern respectively form a bow buoyancy compartment, a middle functional compartment, and a stern power compartment. Deck 2 is detachably connected to the top of hull 1. Deck 2 includes multiple deck sections 201, which are detachably connected in sequence.

[0024] Specifically, to address the problems of high transportation and storage costs and difficulties in maintenance and modification of existing yachts, which are mostly designed with a monolithic structure, this application provides a modular yacht that offers extremely convenient transportation and storage. The hull 1 and deck 2 of this yacht can be disassembled and connected. The hull 1 is divided into multiple compartments 101, which can be disassembled and connected sequentially. The deck 2 is divided into multiple deck sections 201, which can also be disassembled and connected sequentially. The entire yacht can be disassembled into multiple independent units, allowing for land transportation by ordinary trucks, eliminating the need for large specialized vehicles and hoisting equipment, thus significantly reducing logistics costs and storage space requirements.

[0025] The yacht is easy to maintain and upgrade. It is disassembled into multiple independent units, and if any one of the hulls 101 malfunctions or needs to be upgraded, it can be disassembled and replaced individually without affecting the structure of other hulls 1. The repair time is short and the cost is low, which extends the economic value of the yacht throughout its entire life cycle.

[0026] like Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, preferably, the cabin 101 includes a straight panel 1011, a curved panel 1012, a top ring plate 1013, a top flat plate 1014, a front sealing plate, and a rear sealing plate. The straight panel 1011 and the curved panel 1012 are both hollow aluminum plates, the top ring plate 1013 is an aluminum ring plate, and the top flat plate 1014 is a ribbed aluminum plate. The straight panel 1011, the curved panel 1012, and the top ring plate 1013 are spliced ​​together by friction stir welding to form a structural box. The front and rear of the structural box are welded to the front sealing plate and the rear sealing plate, respectively, to form the cabin 101. A rubber sealing strip 1015 is sandwiched between the top flat plate 1014 and the top ring plate 1013 and fixed by bolt assembly. Specifically, the hollow and ribbed structures further reduce weight while improving the bending and impact resistance of the plates, ensuring the structural strength and stability of the hull 101 when used on water. At the same time, once the process dimensions are determined, it can be upgraded to an automated assembly line for welding, improving production efficiency.

[0027] like Figures 1-9 As shown, preferably, the modular yacht also includes: One of the two adjacent compartments 101 has a mounting groove 3 reserved on the upper and lower parts of its end face, and the other compartment 101 has a mounting surface reserved on the upper and lower parts of its end face. At least two sockets 4 are arranged in the mounting groove 3, and at least two plugs 5 are arranged on the mounting surface. The opposite plugs 5 and sockets 4 are plugged in and detachably connected.

[0028] Specifically, socket 4 is a double-ear plate base, with socket holes on both sides and plug hole in the middle of plug 5. When plug 5 is inserted into socket 4, the socket hole and plug hole are connected by fasteners. The fasteners can be bolts and nuts, with the bolts passing through the socket hole and plug hole and threadedly connected to the nuts, thus achieving a secure connection between socket 4 and plug 5.

[0029] The interior of the mounting slot is used to assemble the socket 4 and plug 5, and at the same time, it can make the end faces of two adjacent compartments 101 fit together and be firmly connected, providing overall stability to the hull 1.

[0030] Preferably, the upper plug 5 extends upward to form a support 6, the top of the support 6 is located above the top surface of the hull 1, and the deck 2 is detachably connected to the top of each support 6.

[0031] Specifically, the plug 5 and the support 6 are integrally formed and connected, which not only achieves the fixed connection between two adjacent compartments 101, but also achieves the fixed connection between compartment 101 and deck 2. There is no need to add additional support structure components, which simplifies the overall number of components and reduces assembly complexity and manufacturing cost.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, preferably, at least two first holes are arranged in the mounting groove 3, and at least two second holes are arranged on the mounting surface. The opposite first holes and second holes are respectively connected to the flanges at both ends of a flexible hose 7, which is used to run cables.

[0033] Specifically, hose 7 is a metal hose that protects the cable and improves its service life and safety.

[0034] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, preferably, one of the two adjacent deck sections 201 has a first slot on its end face, and the other deck section 201 has a second slot on its end face. The first slot and the second slot are respectively inserted into and detachably connected to both ends of a connecting beam 8.

[0035] Specifically, the first slot has multiple first holes on one side, the second slot has multiple second holes on one side, and the connecting beam 8 has multiple connecting beam holes on one side. Each first hole is connected to a connecting beam hole by a fastener, and each second hole is connected to a connecting beam hole by a fastener. The connecting beam holes can be bolt holes, and the fasteners can be bolts. Bolts pass through the first holes and are threaded into the corresponding bolt holes, and bolts pass through the second holes and are threaded into the corresponding bolt holes, thus achieving a fixed connection between adjacent deck sections 201.

[0036] The deck section 201 can be assembled and disassembled simply by plugging and unplugging the connecting beam 8 and using fasteners, further improving the efficiency of deck 2 assembly and disassembly.

[0037] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, preferably, the modular yacht also includes: Multiple support plates 9, each support plate 9 is detachably connected to the top of a support 6, and insertion tubes 10 are connected to both sides of the support plate 9 respectively; Multiple insert beams are distributed on the bottom surface of deck 2, and each insert beam is detachably connected to an insert tube 10.

[0038] Specifically, the top of the support 6 is provided with multiple support holes, and the support plate 9 is provided with multiple support plate holes. When the support plate 9 is attached to the top of the support 6, each support plate hole is connected to a support hole by a fastener. The fastener can be a bolt, and the support hole can be a threaded hole. The bolt passes through the support plate hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole to achieve the fixed connection between the support plate 9 and the support 6.

[0039] The insertion tube 10 has multiple insertion holes on one side, and the insertion beam has multiple insertion beam holes on one side. Each insertion hole is connected to one insertion beam hole by a fastener. The fastener can be a bolt, and the insertion beam hole can be a bolt hole. The bolt passes through the insertion hole and is threaded into the bolt hole to achieve a fixed connection between the insertion tube 10 and the insertion beam.

[0040] The insertion tube 10 is set along the transverse direction of the hull 1, and the insertion beam is set along the transverse direction of the deck 2. A certain gap is set between the insertion beam and the deck 2. When the hull 1 is moved laterally, the insertion beam can be inserted into the insertion tube 10.

[0041] The plug-in connection significantly improves the safety and reliability of the cabin 101 connection under complex conditions such as high-speed navigation and severe wind and waves.

[0042] like Figure 14 As shown, preferably, there are two hulls 1 arranged in an arrangement, and the deck 2 is detachably connected to the top of the two hulls 1.

[0043] Specifically, it adopts a catamaran configuration, which has excellent lateral stability, strong resistance to wind and waves, and a large range of passenger movement.

[0044] In summary, the yacht offers extremely convenient transportation and storage. The hull 1 and deck 2 can be disassembled and connected. Furthermore, hull 1 is divided into multiple compartments 101, which can be disassembled and connected sequentially. Deck 2 is divided into multiple deck sections 201, which can also be disassembled and connected sequentially. The entire yacht can be disassembled into multiple independent units, allowing for land transportation by ordinary trucks, eliminating the need for large specialized vehicles and hoisting equipment, thus significantly reducing logistics costs and storage space requirements.

[0045] This yacht boasts a high degree of functional flexibility, serving multiple purposes. Cabin 101 can be used as a rest cabin, a dining and entertainment cabin, a hygiene cabin, etc. The yacht can combine different functional cabins 101 to form a mid-section functional cabin according to the usage scenario, realizing quick switching between multiple modes and significantly improving the yacht's practicality and usage frequency.

[0046] The yacht boasts high assembly efficiency and low operational barriers. During assembly, multiple cabins 101 are first connected together using plugs 5 and sockets 4. Simultaneously, a flexible hose 7 is connected to the first and second holes on opposite sides to enable power and communication between adjacent cabins. Next, multiple deck sections 201 are connected together using connecting beams 8. Then, the two hulls 1 are respectively placed on both sides of the deck 2. Each insert beam and insert pipe 10 are aligned and connected together. Disassembly can be performed by simply reversing the operation.

[0047] This yacht offers stable navigation and high safety. Its catamaran design provides excellent lateral stability, strong resistance to wind and waves, and a large area for passenger movement.

[0048] The yacht is easy to maintain and upgrade. It is disassembled into multiple independent units, and each hull is used to install buoyancy equipment, functional equipment, and power equipment. If any hull malfunctions or needs to be upgraded, it can be disassembled and replaced individually without affecting the structure of other hulls. The maintenance time is short and the cost is low, which extends the economic value of the yacht throughout its entire life cycle.

[0049] The various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A modular yacht, characterized in that, The yacht includes: The hull includes multiple compartments that are detachably connected in sequence. At least one compartment at the bow, at least one compartment in the middle, and at least one compartment at the stern respectively form a bow buoyancy compartment, a middle functional compartment, and a stern power compartment. The deck is detachably connected to the top of the hull, and the deck comprises multiple deck sections that are detachably connected in sequence.

2. A modular yacht according to claim 1, characterized in that, The modular yacht also includes: The upper and lower parts of the end face of one of the two adjacent compartments are respectively reserved with mounting grooves, and the upper and lower parts of the end face of the other compartment are respectively reserved with mounting surfaces. At least two sockets are arranged in the mounting grooves, and at least two plugs are arranged on the mounting surfaces. The opposite plugs and sockets are plugged in and detachably connected.

3. A modular yacht according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper plug extends upward to form a support, the top of which is located above the top surface of the hull, and the deck is detachably connected to the top of each of the supports.

4. A modular yacht according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting groove has at least two first holes arranged in it, and the mounting surface has at least two second holes arranged in it. The opposing first holes and second holes are respectively connected to the flanges at both ends of a flexible hose, which is used to run cables.

5. A modular yacht according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the two adjacent deck sections has a first slot on its end face and a second slot on its end face. The first slot and the second slot are respectively inserted into and detachably connected to both ends of a connecting beam.

6. A modular yacht according to claim 2, characterized in that, The socket is a double-ear plate socket, with socket holes on both sides and a plug hole in the middle of the plug. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the socket hole and the plug hole are connected by fasteners.

7. A modular yacht according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first slot has a plurality of first holes on one side, the second slot has a plurality of second holes on one side, and the connecting beam has a plurality of connecting beam holes on one side. Each first hole is connected to one of the connecting beam holes by a fastener, and each second hole is connected to one of the connecting beam holes by a fastener.

8. A modular yacht according to claim 3, characterized in that, The modular yacht also includes: Multiple support plates, each of which is detachably connected to the top of a support, and each of the support plates is connected to a tube on both sides; Multiple insert beams are distributed on the bottom surface of the deck, and each insert beam is detachably connected to one of the insert tubes.

9. A modular yacht according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the support is provided with multiple support holes, and the support plate is provided with multiple support plate holes. When the support plate is attached to the top of the support, each support plate hole is connected to one of the support holes by a fastener. The insertion tube has multiple insertion holes on one side, and the insertion beam has multiple insertion beam holes on one side. Each insertion hole is connected to one insertion beam hole by a fastener.

10. A modular yacht according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vessel consists of two hulls arranged in an arrangement, with the deck detachably connected to the top of both hulls.

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