A wave maker flexible connection device and connection method

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of wave generator connecting device, and particularly discloses a wave generator soft connecting device and a connecting method.The connecting device comprises a soft connecting body, the soft connecting body is in a whole U shape, and a plurality of first water-permeable holes are uniformly arranged on the soft connecting body; two connecting strips are fixedly connected to two bottom edges of the soft connecting body, a plurality of waist-shaped holes are uniformly distributed on the connecting strips along the length direction of the connecting strips, and the length direction of the waist-shaped holes is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting strips; and a buffer assembly comprises a mounting strip and a buffer spring, the mounting strip is in a U shape, and the mounting strip is slidingly sleeved on the connecting strip.The U-shaped polyurethane soft connecting body is used in cooperation with the water-permeable holes, so that the water flow can partially pass through the soft connecting body to release pressure, and the soft connecting body is not easy to be damaged while the water blocking effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of wave generator connection devices, and particularly relates to a wave generator soft connection device and connection method. Background Technology

[0002] In marine engineering, port engineering, and wave physics modeling experiments, circular wave generators can achieve omnidirectional wave generation, meeting the needs of multi-directional wave simulation experiments. A circular wave generator consists of multiple push plates arranged sequentially along the circumference. Each push plate reciprocates back and forth under the action of a drive mechanism to drive the water body to generate regular or irregular waves.

[0003] In actual operation, the gap width between adjacent push plates changes significantly with the position of the push plates: when the push plate moves to the very front, the gap is smallest, about 1 cm; when the push plate moves to the very back, the gap is largest, reaching 10 cm. Frequent and significant changes in the gap can cause the following problems: 1. Changes in the gap directly affect the water flow state, causing wave energy leakage and reducing wave generation accuracy and experimental stability; 2. Traditional rigid connections cannot adapt to dynamic changes in gaps, and are prone to jamming, wear, or even structural damage.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a flexible connection device and connection method for wave generators that can adapt to gap changes, and has both flexible buffering and water-blocking and permeability functions to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a wave generator flexible connection device and connection method to solve one of the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A flexible connection device for a wave generator, comprising: The flexible connector body is U-shaped and has a plurality of first water-permeable holes evenly distributed on it. The connecting strip has two sections, which are fixedly connected to the two bottom edges of the flexible connector body. The connecting strip has a number of waist-shaped holes evenly distributed along its length direction, and the length direction of the waist-shaped holes is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting strip. The buffer assembly includes a mounting strip and a buffer spring. The mounting strip has a U-shaped design and is slidably sleeved on the connecting strip. The sliding direction of the mounting strip is parallel to the length direction of the waist-shaped hole. A connecting hole is provided through the mounting strip at the position directly opposite the waist-shaped hole. The buffer spring is detachably connected between the bottom inner wall of the connecting strip and the mounting strip, and is used to reset the main body through the soft connection of the connecting strip when the mounting strip and the connecting strip move relative to each other.

[0007] Furthermore, several elastic connecting pieces are evenly and vertically distributed between the inner walls of both sides of the flexible connector body, and the two sides of the elastic connecting pieces are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the flexible connector body.

[0008] Furthermore, the elastic connecting piece is provided with a plurality of second water-permeable holes evenly distributed throughout, and the end of the elastic connecting piece away from the connecting strip is not connected to the inner wall of the soft connecting body.

[0009] Furthermore, the length of the connecting strip matches the length of the flexible connector body, and a reinforcing rib matching its length is provided at the bottom edge of the connecting strip.

[0010] Furthermore, the diameter of the connecting hole matches the width of the oblong hole, and two sets of connecting holes on the two mounting strips are inserted through the oblong hole for connection.

[0011] Furthermore, several wear-resistant blocks are evenly arranged on the inner walls of both sides of the mounting strip, and the wear-resistant blocks can maintain a close fit with the connecting strip.

[0012] Furthermore, the flexible connector body is made of polyurethane material.

[0013] The present invention also provides a connection method for a wave generator flexible connection device, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Place the flexible connector body in the gap between the two sets of wave-making plates of the wave generator, so that the U-shaped opening faces the direction of movement of the wave generator push plate. Step 2: Slide the U-shaped mounting strips onto the corresponding connecting strips, ensuring that the connecting holes on the mounting strips are aligned with the oblong holes on the connecting strips. Step 3: Insert bolts into the corresponding connecting holes and oblong holes to connect the mounting strip, connecting strip, and wave generator push plate.

[0014] The technical effects and advantages of this invention are as follows: 1. The present invention adopts a U-shaped polyurethane flexible connector body with a water-permeable hole design, thereby ensuring that water flow can partially pass through the flexible connector body for pressure relief, thus achieving a water-blocking effect while also ensuring that the flexible connector body is not easily damaged. 2. By providing a buffer component, when water flows into the body of the flexible connector, the flexible connector can move the connecting strip away from the mounting strip under the impact of the water flow. During this process, the buffer spring can be stretched, thereby converting part of the impact force of the water flow on the flexible connector into the elastic potential energy of the buffer spring. This, combined with the toughness of the flexible connector itself, better protects the flexible connector. 3. The present invention improves the overall structural strength and resistance to deformation by providing an elastic connecting piece on the inner side of the flexible connector body, thereby enhancing the overall structural strength and resistance to deformation through the elastic force generated by the elastic connecting piece. The second water-permeable hole opened on the elastic connecting piece can be used to further balance the water flow pressure and reduce the impact of the water flow pressure on the flexible connector body.

[0015] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are for illustrative purposes and do not necessarily limit the scope of this disclosure. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the subject matter of this disclosure. Furthermore, the specification and drawings serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation of this application.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of all structures in this invention except for the bolts; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of all structures in this invention except for the mounting strip and bolts; Figure 4 In this invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A; Figure 5 This is a partial perspective sectional view of the mounting strip in this invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation between the flexible connection body plates in this invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Flexible connector body; 2. First water-permeable hole; 3. Connecting strip; 4. Waist-shaped hole; 5. Mounting strip; 6. Buffer spring; 7. Connecting hole; 8. Elastic connecting piece; 9. Second water-permeable hole; 10. Reinforcing rib; 11. Bolt; 12. Wear-resistant block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the exemplary embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not an exhaustive list of all embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. This invention provides, for example Figures 1 to 6 The wave generator flexible connection device shown includes: a flexible connection body 1, connecting strips 3, and a buffer assembly. The flexible connection body 1 is generally U-shaped, and a plurality of first water-permeable holes 2 are evenly distributed on the flexible connection body 1. The flexible connection body 1 is made of polyurethane material, used to release local water pressure and reduce structural load while ensuring water blocking effect. There are two connecting strips 3, which are respectively fixedly connected to the two bottom edges of the flexible connection body 1. A plurality of waist-shaped holes 4 are evenly distributed along the length direction of the connecting strips 3, and the length direction of the waist-shaped holes 4 is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting strips 3. The buffer assembly includes a... Mounting strip 5 and buffer spring 6 are provided. Mounting strip 5 is U-shaped and slides on connecting strip 3. The sliding direction of mounting strip 5 is parallel to the length direction of waist-shaped hole 4. A connecting hole 7 is provided through the mounting strip 5 and the waist-shaped hole 4. The buffer spring 6 is detachably connected between the connecting strip 3 and the bottom inner wall of mounting strip 5. It is used to reset the main body 1 through the soft connection of the connecting strip 3 when the mounting strip 5 and the connecting strip 3 move relative to each other. The diameter of the connecting hole 7 matches the width of the waist-shaped hole 4. Bolts 11 for connection are inserted through the two sets of connecting holes 7 on the two mounting strips 5 and the waist-shaped hole 4.

[0020] During operation, the wave-making plates of the circular wave generator move back and forth, with the gap between the plates varying between 1cm and 10cm, ensuring that each push plate moves independently without jamming or interference. During this process, due to the good toughness of the flexible connection body 1, it can freely unfold and bend as the wave-making plates move back and forth, thereby ensuring the water-blocking effect of the connector. In addition, since the flexible connector body 1 is uniformly provided with first water-permeable holes 2, it ensures that water flow can partially pass through the flexible connector body 1 for pressure relief, thereby achieving a water-blocking effect while also ensuring that the flexible connector body 1 is not easily damaged. In addition, by setting up a buffer component, when water flows into the inside of the flexible connector body 1, the flexible connector body 1 can drive the connecting strip 3 to move away from the mounting strip 5 under the impact of the water flow. During this process, the buffer spring 6 can be stretched, thereby converting part of the impact force of the water flow on the flexible connector body 1 into the elastic potential energy of the buffer spring 6, which in turn, combined with the toughness of the flexible connector body 1 itself, better protects the flexible connector body 1.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, several elastic connecting pieces 8 are evenly and vertically distributed between the inner walls of both sides of the flexible connecting body 1. The two sides of the elastic connecting pieces 8 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the flexible connecting body 1. Several second water-permeable holes 9 are evenly opened through the elastic connecting pieces 8, and the end of the elastic connecting piece 8 away from the connecting strip 3 is not connected to the inner wall of the flexible connecting body 1. By providing an elastic connecting piece 8 on the inner side of the flexible connector body 1, the elastic force generated by the elastic connecting piece 8 can improve the overall structural strength and resistance to deformation. The second water-permeable hole 9 opened on the elastic connecting piece 8 can be used to further balance the water flow pressure and reduce the impact of the water flow pressure on the flexible connector body 1.

[0022] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the length of the connecting strip 3 matches the length of the flexible connector body 1, and a reinforcing rib 10 matching its length is provided at the bottom edge of the connecting strip 3; With the reinforcing rib 10 provided, when the connecting strip 3 and the mounting strip 5 move relative to each other, the bolt 11 can move within the oblong hole 4, thereby generating an impact force on the bottom of the oblong hole 4. The presence of the reinforcing rib 10 can support and protect the connecting strip 3 and the bottom of the oblong hole 4, preventing the bottom of the oblong hole 4 from breaking or deforming due to excessive impact force.

[0023] like Figure 5 As shown, several wear-resistant blocks 12 are evenly arranged on the inner walls of both sides of the mounting strip 5, and the wear-resistant blocks 12 can keep in close contact with the connecting strip 3; During the relative movement of the mounting strip 5 and the connecting strip 3, the wear-resistant block 12 can reduce the friction between the mounting strip 5 and the connecting strip 3, thereby reducing the wear between them.

[0024] The present invention also provides a connection method for a wave generator flexible connection device, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Place the flexible connector body 1 in the gap between the two sets of wave-making plates of the wave generator, so that the U-shaped opening faces the direction of movement of the wave generator push plate. Step 2: Slide the U-shaped mounting strips 5 onto the corresponding connecting strips 3, so that the connecting holes 7 on the mounting strips 5 and the oblong holes 4 on the connecting strips 3 are aligned one by one; Step 3: Insert bolt 11 into the corresponding connecting hole 7 and the oblong hole 4 to connect the mounting strip 5, the connecting strip 3 and the wave generator push plate.

[0025] Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0026] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, 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 disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0029] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A flexible connection device for a wave generator, characterized in that, include: The flexible connector body (1) is U-shaped in general, and a number of first water-permeable holes (2) are evenly opened on the flexible connector body (1). Connecting strip (3), there are two connecting strips (3), the two connecting strips (3) are fixedly connected to the two bottom edges of the flexible connecting body (1), and a number of waist-shaped holes (4) are evenly distributed along the length direction of the connecting strip (3), and the length direction of the waist-shaped holes (4) is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting strip (3); The buffer assembly includes a mounting strip (5) and a buffer spring (6). The mounting strip (5) is U-shaped and is slidably sleeved on the connecting strip (3). The sliding direction of the mounting strip (5) is parallel to the length direction of the waist-shaped hole (4). A connecting hole (7) is provided through the mounting strip (5) and the waist-shaped hole (4) directly opposite each other. The buffer spring (6) is detachably connected between the connecting strip (3) and the bottom inner wall of the mounting strip (5) and is used to reset the body (1) through the soft connection of the connecting strip (3) when the mounting strip (5) and the connecting strip (3) move relative to each other.

2. The wave generator flexible connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of elastic connecting pieces (8) are evenly and vertically distributed between the inner walls of the two sides of the flexible connecting body (1), and the two sides of the elastic connecting pieces (8) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two sides of the flexible connecting body (1).

3. The wave generator flexible connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic connecting piece (8) has several second water-permeable holes (9) evenly distributed throughout it, and the end of the elastic connecting piece (8) away from the connecting strip (3) is not connected to the inner wall of the soft connecting body (1).

4. The wave generator flexible connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length of the connecting strip (3) matches the length of the flexible connecting body (1), and a reinforcing rib (10) matching its length is provided at the bottom edge of the connecting strip (3).

5. The wave generator flexible connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the connecting hole (7) matches the width of the waist-shaped hole (4), and two sets of connecting holes (7) on the two mounting strips (5) are connected to the waist-shaped hole (4) with bolts (11) for connection.

6. The wave generator flexible connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Several wear-resistant blocks (12) are evenly arranged on the inner walls of both sides of the mounting strip (5), and the wear-resistant blocks (12) can be in close contact with the connecting strip (3).

7. The wave generator flexible connection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The flexible connector body (1) is made of polyurethane material.

8. A connection method for the wave generator flexible connection device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the flexible connector body (1) in the gap between the two sets of wave-making plates of the wave-making machine, so that the U-shaped opening faces the direction of movement of the wave-making machine push plate; Step 2: Slide the U-shaped mounting strip (5) onto the corresponding connecting strip (3) so that the connecting hole (7) on the mounting strip (5) and the waist-shaped hole (4) on the connecting strip (3) are aligned one by one; Step 3: Insert bolts (11) into the corresponding connecting holes (7) and waist-shaped holes (4), and use bolts (11) to connect the mounting strip (5), connecting strip (3) and wave generator push plate.

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