Limiting support device and ship

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of ships, and particularly relates to a limiting and supporting device and a ship. The limiting and supporting device comprises a supporting assembly, a first pipe clamp connected with the supporting assembly, the first pipe clamp being provided with a plurality of first grooves arranged side by side and at intervals, and a second pipe clamp detachably connected with the first pipe clamp, the second pipe clamp being provided with a plurality of second grooves arranged side by side and at intervals, the plurality of second grooves corresponding to the plurality of first grooves one by one, and the second grooves being oppositely arranged with the corresponding first grooves to form mounting holes. The plurality of mounting holes correspond to the plurality of heat pipes one by one, the heat pipes are arranged in the corresponding mounting holes, and the outer wall of the heat pipe and the inner wall of the mounting hole are arranged at intervals, so that the heat pipes can be arranged conveniently and space is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of marine technology, specifically relating to a limiting support device and a ship. Background Technology

[0002] Marine heat pipe systems are a core component of ship propulsion, temperature control, and auxiliary systems. Their rational layout directly affects the operational safety, space utilization, and overall service performance of ship equipment. Unlike onshore piping environments, shipboard cabins are compact, equipment is highly integrated, and piping is densely arranged. Furthermore, ships experience complex conditions such as turbulence, vibration, and fluctuating temperatures during navigation. Therefore, the design and installation of marine heat pipe systems must strictly adhere to specific safety regulations. Among these, controlling the safe distances between pipes and surrounding electromechanical equipment, as well as between heat pipes themselves, is a core design indicator. This requires ensuring the safety needs of heat dissipation, maintenance, and interference prevention while also meeting the compact layout requirements of the ship's confined space.

[0003] Currently, ship heat pipes generally adopt the traditional single-row heat pipe support and hanger layout. This layout structure is an independent single-point support structure, and each heat pipe needs to be matched with a corresponding independent support and hanger to complete the fixed support, which leads to the problems of complicated layout and large space occupation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a limiting support device and a vessel, which aims to at least partially solve the technical problem that each heat pipe requires a corresponding independent support bracket for fixed support, resulting in a cumbersome layout and large space occupation.

[0005] The technical solution of this invention is as follows: A limiting support device for supporting multiple heat pipes includes: a support assembly; a first pipe clamp connected to the support assembly, the first pipe clamp having multiple parallel and spaced first grooves; and a second pipe clamp detachably connected to the first pipe clamp, the second pipe clamp having multiple parallel and spaced second grooves, the multiple second grooves corresponding one-to-one with the multiple first grooves, the second grooves being opposite to their corresponding first grooves to form mounting holes; wherein the multiple mounting holes correspond one-to-one with the multiple heat pipes, the heat pipes passing through the corresponding mounting holes, and the outer wall of the heat pipes being spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting holes.

[0006] In some implementations, the heat pipe is coaxially arranged with the corresponding mounting hole.

[0007] In some implementations, the diameter of the mounting hole is equal to the outer diameter of the heat pipe multiplied by the coefficient of thermal expansion of the heat pipe.

[0008] In some implementations, the centers of the plurality of mounting holes are located on the same straight line along the length of the first clamp.

[0009] In some implementations, each of the mounting holes is surrounded by at least three assembly holes, which are evenly spaced at equal angles. The limiting support device further includes at least three top bracket components, which correspond one-to-one with the at least three assembly holes. The top bracket components are detachably connected to the corresponding assembly holes.

[0010] In some embodiments, the top bracket assembly includes: a mounting member detachably connected to the mounting hole; and an actuating member retractably connected to the mounting member, the actuating member being arranged radially along the mounting hole.

[0011] In some implementations, the support assembly includes: a back plate; a first transition plate connected at an angle to the back plate; and a second transition plate detachably connected to the first transition plate and connected to the first tube clamp.

[0012] In some implementations, the support assembly further includes a plurality of reinforcements connected to the first transition plate and the back plate.

[0013] In some implementations, the first transition plate has a first connecting hole, the second transition plate has a second connecting hole, and the support assembly further includes: a first locking member; and a second locking member, which passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole and is connected to the first locking member; wherein, one of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole is an oblong hole.

[0014] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a ship including the aforementioned limiting support device.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention include at least the following: Since the first tube clamp is connected to the support assembly, the support assembly supports the first tube clamp. The first tube clamp has multiple parallel, spaced-apart first grooves. The second tube clamp is detachably connected to the first tube clamp and has multiple parallel, spaced-apart second grooves. Each second groove corresponds one-to-one with a corresponding first groove, and the second grooves are positioned opposite each other to form mounting holes. Each mounting hole corresponds one-to-one with a multiple heat pipe, and the heat pipes pass through the corresponding mounting holes. Therefore, the first and second tube clamps can hold multiple heat pipes, thus limiting their position. The new system completely abandons the traditional scattered layout of single pipes and single frames, effectively reducing the overall number of supporting components, simplifying the assembly, layout, and subsequent disassembly and maintenance of heat pipes, and avoiding the problems of cumbersome layout, large construction volume, and high assembly error of traditional single-row supports. It significantly improves the laying efficiency and assembly standardization of heat pipes. Moreover, it enables multiple heat pipes to be laid out in parallel and at intervals, realizing the compact layout of multiple heat pipes, greatly reducing the space occupied by traditional single-row supports, saving space, and making efficient use of the space in the ship's cabins, achieving a compact pipeline layout in the ship's cabin space.

[0016] In related technologies, multiple heat pipes are arranged in the same type of pipe, and the connected objects of the multiple heat pipes are consistent. They are also subjected to the same dynamic loads. If multiple heat pipes are supported by multiple brackets, due to assembly process issues, when the heat pipes are subjected to dynamic loads (such as thermal expansion and contraction of the heat pipes, as well as dynamic loads caused by their own weight, insulation weight, medium weight, equipment vibration, or changes in medium flow state), the multiple heat pipes may not be able to achieve synchronous axial guidance, affecting the stability of the connection between the multiple heat pipes and the connected objects.

[0017] Moreover, since the connected objects of multiple heat pipes are the same, the first and second pipe clamps can hold multiple heat pipes. Therefore, the installation status and clamping force of multiple heat pipes can be consistent. When the heat pipes are subjected to dynamic loads, the multiple heat pipes can be synchronously axially guided, ensuring the stability of the connection between the multiple heat pipes and the connected objects.

[0018] Since the heat pipe passes through the mounting hole, when the heat pipe is subjected to dynamic loads that cause vertical jumps, gaps, or impacts, the inner wall of the mounting hole can limit the heat pipe along its radial direction, ensuring the stability of the heat pipe installation.

[0019] Because the outer wall of the heat pipe is spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting hole, the mounting hole guides the heat pipe when it expands and contracts with temperature. This reduces sliding friction resistance, ensures smooth guidance, and allows the heat pipe to fully release stress in the axial direction, achieving axial energy release and preventing jamming, thus guaranteeing the safety of the heat pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a heat pipe assembled with a limiting support device according to some embodiments; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle limit support device; Figure 4 for Figure 3 The front view; Figure 5 for Figure 3 Side view; Figure 6 for Figure 3 Top view; Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the arrangement of the top bracket assembly of the middle limit support device; Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the mounting components for the top-mounted code assembly; Figure 9 for Figure 8 Side view of the mounting component.

[0022] In the attached image: Heat pipe 10; Support assembly 20, back plate 21, first transition plate 22, second transition plate 23, first locking member 24, second locking member 25, first connecting hole 26, second connecting hole 27, and reinforcing member 28; First pipe clamp 30; Second pipe clamp 40; Mounting hole 50; Top-mount component 60, mounting component 61, first mounting part 611, second mounting part 612, top-moving component 62; Assembly hole 70. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0027] Specific technical solutions will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale. Similar or identical reference numerals may be used to designate the same or similar parts in different figures. The use of similar or identical reference numerals in different figures does not mean that all figures including similar or identical reference numerals constitute a single or the same embodiment. The accompanying drawings illustrate the various embodiments discussed in this application in a generalized, illustrative, and not restrictive manner.

[0028] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This application embodiment provides a limiting support device for supporting multiple heat pipes 10. The limiting support device includes a support assembly 20, a first pipe clamp 30, and a second pipe clamp 40. The first pipe clamp 30 is connected to the support assembly 20 and has multiple first grooves arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The second pipe clamp 40 is detachably connected to the first pipe clamp 30 and has multiple second grooves arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The multiple second grooves correspond one-to-one with the multiple first grooves, and the second grooves are arranged opposite to the corresponding first grooves to form mounting holes 50. The multiple mounting holes 50 correspond one-to-one with the multiple heat pipes 10, and the heat pipes 10 pass through the corresponding mounting holes 50. The outer wall of the heat pipe 10 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting hole 50. For example, both the first groove and the second groove are semi-circular.

[0029] Since the first pipe clamp 30 is connected to the support assembly 20, the support assembly 20 supports the first pipe clamp 30. The first pipe clamp 30 has multiple parallel-spaced first grooves. The second pipe clamp 40 is detachably connected to the first pipe clamp 30 and has multiple parallel-spaced second grooves. Each second groove corresponds one-to-one with a corresponding first groove, and the second grooves are positioned opposite each other to form mounting holes 50. Each mounting hole 50 corresponds one-to-one with a multiple heat pipe 10, and the heat pipe 10 passes through the corresponding mounting hole 50. Therefore, the first pipe clamp 30 and the second pipe clamp 40 can clamp multiple heat pipes 10. This design achieves the limiting and support of multiple heat pipes 10, completely abandoning the traditional scattered layout mode of single pipe and single frame. It effectively reduces the overall number of support components, simplifies the assembly, layout and subsequent disassembly and maintenance procedures of heat pipes 10, avoids the problems of cumbersome layout, large construction volume and high assembly error of traditional single row support and hanger, significantly improves the layout efficiency and assembly standardization of heat pipes 10, and enables multiple heat pipes 10 to be laid out in parallel and at intervals, realizing the compact layout of multiple heat pipes 10, greatly reducing the space occupied by traditional single row support and hanger, saving space, and making efficient use of the space in the ship's cabin, realizing the compact layout of pipelines in the ship's cabin space.

[0030] In related technologies, multiple heat pipes are arranged in the same type of pipe, and the connected objects of the multiple heat pipes are consistent. They are also subjected to the same dynamic loads. If multiple heat pipes are supported by multiple brackets, due to assembly process issues, when the heat pipes are subjected to dynamic loads (such as thermal expansion and contraction of the heat pipes, as well as dynamic loads caused by their own weight, insulation weight, medium weight, equipment vibration, or changes in medium flow state), the multiple heat pipes may not be able to achieve synchronous axial guidance, affecting the stability of the connection between the multiple heat pipes and the connected objects.

[0031] Moreover, since the multiple heat pipes 10 are connected to the same object, the first clamp 30 and the second clamp 40 can clamp the multiple heat pipes 10. Therefore, the installation status and clamping force status of the multiple heat pipes 10 can be consistent. When the heat pipes 10 are subjected to dynamic loads, the multiple heat pipes 10 can be synchronously axially guided, ensuring the stability of the connection between the multiple heat pipes 10 and the object they are connected to.

[0032] Since the heat pipe 10 passes through the mounting hole 50, when the heat pipe 10 is subjected to dynamic loads and causes vertical jump, jump or impact, the inner wall of the mounting hole 50 can limit the heat pipe 10 along the radial direction of the heat pipe 10, thus ensuring the stability of the heat pipe 10 installation.

[0033] Since the outer wall of the heat pipe 10 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting hole 50, the mounting hole 50 guides the heat pipe 10 when it expands and contracts with heat, which can reduce sliding friction resistance and ensure smooth guidance. This allows the heat pipe 10 to completely release stress in the axial direction, achieve axial energy release and prevent jamming, and ensure the safety of the heat pipe 10.

[0034] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the heat pipe 10 is coaxially arranged with the corresponding mounting hole 50 to ensure the installation accuracy of the heat pipe 10, and to enable synchronous axial guidance of multiple heat pipes 10, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between multiple heat pipes 10 and the connected object.

[0035] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the diameter of the mounting hole 50 is equal to the outer diameter of the heat pipe 10 multiplied by the coefficient of thermal expansion of the heat pipe 10. When the heat pipe 10 expands and contracts with heat, the mounting hole 50 guides the heat pipe 10, which can reduce sliding friction resistance and ensure smooth guidance. This allows the heat pipe 10 to completely release stress in the axial direction, achieving axial energy release and preventing jamming, thus ensuring the safety of the heat pipe 10.

[0036] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the centers of multiple mounting holes 50 are located on the same straight line along the length direction of the first pipe clamp 30, so as to ensure that the central axes of multiple heat pipes 10 are located on the same straight line, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy of the heat pipes 10, enabling synchronous axial guidance of multiple heat pipes 10, and ensuring the stability of the connection between multiple heat pipes 10 and the connected object.

[0037] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 7In some embodiments, each mounting hole 50 is surrounded by at least three assembly holes 70, which are evenly spaced at equal angles. The limiting support device also includes a top bracket assembly 60. Each of the at least three top bracket assemblies 60 corresponds one-to-one with one of the at least three assembly holes 70. The top bracket assembly 60 is detachably connected to the corresponding assembly hole 70. By actuating the heat pipe 10 with multiple top bracket assemblies 60, the heat pipe 10 is coaxially aligned with the corresponding mounting hole 50, ensuring the installation accuracy of the heat pipe 10. For example, multiple assembly holes 61 are formed on the first pipe clamp 30 and the second pipe clamp 40, and the number of assembly machines 61 is four.

[0038] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the top bracket assembly 60 includes a mounting member 61 and an actuating member 62. The mounting member 61 is detachably connected to the mounting hole 70. The actuating member 62 is telescopically connected to the mounting member 61 and is arranged radially along the mounting hole 50. Exemplarily, the actuating member 62 may be a bolt, which is threadedly connected to the mounting member 61.

[0039] When adjusting the installation position of the heat pipe 10, connect the mounting member 61 to the mounting hole 70, operate the actuating member 62 so that the actuating member 62 abuts against the outer wall of the heat pipe 10 and applies force to the heat pipe 10. The strokes of the multiple actuating members 62 are consistent, so that the heat pipe 10 is coaxially arranged with the corresponding mounting hole 50. After the heat pipe 10 is coaxial with the corresponding mounting hole 50, operate the actuating member 62 to separate it from the outer wall of the heat pipe 10, and then remove the mounting member 61 from the mounting hole 70.

[0040] Combination Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the mounting member 61 includes a first mounting portion 611 and a second mounting portion 612 disposed at an angle to the first mounting portion 611. The first mounting portion 611 is detachably connected to the mounting hole 70, and the pusher 62 is telescopically connected to the second mounting portion 612.

[0041] In some embodiments, the included angle between the first mounting portion 611 and the second mounting portion 612 can be set to 45° to 135°. In this embodiment, the included angle between the first mounting portion 611 and the second mounting portion 612 is 90°, that is, the first mounting portion 611 and the second mounting portion 612 are set perpendicularly, and this should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0042] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the support assembly 20 includes a back plate 21, a first transition plate 22, and a second transition plate 23. The first transition plate 22 is angled to the back plate 21 to support the first transition plate 22 via the back plate 21. The second transition plate 23 is detachably connected to the first transition plate 22 and connected to a first tube clamp 30 to support the second transition plate 23 via the first transition plate 22, and the second transition plate 23 supports the first tube clamp 30. For example, the back plate 21 may be connected to a ship's component, and the backpack 21 may be arc-shaped.

[0043] Since the second transition plate 23 is detachably connected to the first transition plate 22, it is convenient to disassemble and assemble the second transition plate 23, thereby improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly.

[0044] In some embodiments, the included angle between the back plate 21 and the first transition plate 22 can be set from 45° to 135°. In this embodiment, the included angle between the back plate 21 and the first transition plate 22 is 90°, that is, the back plate 21 and the first transition plate 22 are set perpendicularly, and this should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0045] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the support assembly 20 further includes reinforcing members 28. Multiple reinforcing members 28 are connected to the first transition plate 22 and the back plate 21 to ensure the structural strength of the support assembly 20, thereby ensuring the service life of the support assembly 20.

[0046] Combination Figure 6 In some embodiments, the first transition plate 22 has a first connecting hole 26, and the second transition plate 23 has a second connecting hole 27. The support assembly 20 further includes a first locking member 24 and a second locking member 25. The second locking member 25 passes through the first connecting hole 26 and the second connecting hole 27 and is connected to the first locking member 24. The second transition plate 23 is detachably connected to the first transition plate 22. For example, the first locking member 24 can be a bolt, and the second locking member 25 can be a nut.

[0047] In some embodiments, one of the first connecting hole 26 and the second connecting hole 27 is an oblong hole, which allows for flexible installation and adjustment space, so that the radial limit of the heat pipe 10 can be finely adjusted on site.

[0048] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also proposes a ship that adopts the aforementioned limiting support device. The specific structure of the limiting support device is as described in the above embodiments. Since the ship adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0050] In the description of this invention, 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.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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 this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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 limiting support device, characterized in that, The limiting support device, used to support multiple heat pipes, includes: Support components; A first tube clamp is connected to the support assembly, and the first tube clamp has a plurality of first grooves arranged side by side at intervals. The second pipe clamp is detachably connected to the first pipe clamp. The second pipe clamp has a plurality of second grooves arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The plurality of second grooves correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first grooves. The second grooves are arranged opposite to the corresponding first grooves to form mounting holes. The plurality of mounting holes correspond one-to-one with the plurality of heat pipes, and the heat pipes pass through the corresponding mounting holes, with the outer wall of the heat pipes and the inner wall of the mounting holes spaced apart.

2. The limiting support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat pipe is coaxially arranged with the corresponding mounting hole.

3. The limiting support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the mounting hole = the outer diameter of the heat pipe x the coefficient of thermal expansion of the heat pipe.

4. The limiting support device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Along the length of the first pipe clamp, the centers of the plurality of mounting holes are located on the same straight line.

5. The limiting support device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Each of the mounting holes is surrounded by at least three assembly holes, which are evenly spaced at equal angles. The limiting support device further includes: At least three top bracket components correspond one-to-one with at least three of the aforementioned mounting holes, and the top bracket components are detachably connected to the corresponding mounting holes.

6. The limiting support device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top code component includes: The mounting component is detachably connected to the mounting hole; An actuating member is telescopically connected to the mounting member, and the actuating member is arranged radially along the mounting hole.

7. The limiting support device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The support components include: Back panel; The first transition plate is connected to the back plate at an angle; The second transition plate is detachably connected to the first transition plate and to the first pipe clamp.

8. The limiting support device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support components also include: Multiple reinforcing members are connected to the first transition plate and the back plate.

9. The limiting support device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first transition plate has a first connecting hole, the second transition plate has a second connecting hole, and the support assembly further includes: First locking element; The second locking member passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole and is connected to the first locking member; Among them, one of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole is a waist-shaped hole.

10. A ship, characterized in that, Includes the limiting support device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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