Air step bridge of floating dock
By designing a floating dock aerial step bridge, the bulwarks are stable connections with drive motors and step bridge support, and equipped with anti-slip pads and pressure sensors, it solves the inconvenience of passage and slip risks in the floating dock, and improves safety and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420574779.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-25
AI Technical Summary
Workers in existing floating docks have inconvenient access and risks of slipping and falling, especially on slippery stairs.
A floating dock aerial step bridge was designed, which drives the step bridge body to rotate by 90 degrees by driving the motor, and uses the step bridge support to stably connect the bulwarks on both sides. It is equipped with anti-slip pads and pressure sensors to enhance safety.
It improves traffic efficiency, avoids slippery problems caused by contact with seawater, enhances workers' safety, and prevents slipping and shaking of the bridge.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ship engineering equipment, in particular to an aerial footbridge for a floating dock. Background Technique
[0002] A floating dock is an engineering ship used for ship repair and construction. It has a special structure with a huge concave-shaped cabin and very high side walls on both sides. Workers need to go up and down multiple floors of stairs to get from one side wall to the other, which is very inconvenient. At the same time, the floating dock needs to be frequently immersed in seawater during operation, which will cause the stairs to be very slippery, increasing the risk of workers slipping when walking back and forth on the stairs. Content of the Utility Model
[0003] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved
[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an aerial footbridge for a floating dock with a simple structure, low cost and high passing efficiency.
[0005] (2) Technical Solutions
[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: The aerial footbridge for a floating dock includes an upper support seat and a lower support seat. Both the upper support seat and the lower support seat are connected to the side wall of the dock. A footbridge body is rotatably connected to the upper support seat. The footbridge body is flush with the dock top deck, and protective railings are provided on both sides of the footbridge body. A footbridge support is provided under the footbridge body, and the bottom end of the footbridge support is rotatably connected to the lower support seat. A driving motor is provided under the upper support seat, and the output end of the driving motor penetrates the upper support seat and is connected to the footbridge body;
[0007] A receiving groove is formed at one end of the footbridge body away from the upper support seat. A diagonal compensation component is slidably connected in the receiving groove, and the diagonal compensation component is used to fill the length reduced by the footbridge body avoiding the rotation diagonal.
[0008] Preferably, the diagonal compensation component includes a compensation plate, a spring and a support sliding rod. The compensation plate is slidably connected in the receiving groove. The support sliding rod is arranged inside the receiving groove and is slidably connected to the compensation plate. A spring is provided on the side of the support sliding rod. One end of the spring is connected to the receiving groove, and the other end of the spring is connected to the compensation plate, and the spring applies an outward thrust to the compensation plate.
[0009] Preferably, an anti-slip pad is provided on the footbridge body. The anti-slip pad is detachably connected to the footbridge body and is used to increase the friction between the footbridge body and the sole of the shoe.
[0010] Preferably, a pressure sensor is provided at the position of the anti-slip pad on the footbridge body. The pressure sensor is used to detect the stress state of the anti-slip pad, and the pressure sensor is electrically connected to the drive motor.
[0011] Preferably, a plurality of buzzer warning lights are provided on the guardrail. The buzzer warning lights are arranged at equal intervals, and the buzzer warning lights are electrically connected to the pressure sensor.
[0012] Preferably, a lifting ring is provided on the footbridge body. The lifting ring is located at the lifting balance point of the footbridge body and the footbridge support. The lifting ring is used to maintain the balance of the footbridge body and the footbridge support during lifting.
[0013] Preferably, a limiting stop rod is rotatably connected to the position near the front end of the guardrail. The other end of the limiting stop rod is aligned with the guardrail on the other side, and an electric buckle is provided at the position of the guardrail on the other side corresponding to the limiting stop rod.
[0014] Preferably, a laser rangefinder is provided at the front end of the footbridge body. The laser rangefinder is used to detect whether there is an object at the front end of the footbridge body, and the laser rangefinder is electrically connected to the electric buckle.
[0015] (III) Beneficial effects
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides an aerial footbridge for a floating dock, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] 1. By providing a footbridge body and a footbridge support, during use, the drive motor drives the footbridge body to rotate 90 degrees through the upper support seat, so that the footbridge bodies on both sides are aligned. At the same time, the footbridge support under the footbridge body also rotates 90 degrees with the lower support seat as the center. The footbridge support stably and firmly supports the footbridge body, avoiding the problem of the footbridge body sagging due to its excessive length. And by docking the footbridge bodies on both sides, the purpose of connecting the sidewalls of the floating docks on both sides is achieved, solving the problem that in the traditional method, it is necessary to go up and down the dock through stairs, greatly improving the passing efficiency, and avoiding the problem of the passage being slippery due to contact with seawater, effectively ensuring the safety of workers.
[0018] 2. By providing an anti-slip pad and a pressure sensor, the anti-slip pad can increase the friction between the footbridge body and the sole of the shoe, making it more stable for workers to pass and avoiding the problem of workers slipping, further ensuring the safety of workers. At the same time, when a worker steps on the anti-slip pad, it will be detected by the pressure sensor, causing the pressure sensor to send a signal to the drive motor. When the drive motor receives the signal from the pressure sensor, it will be in a locked state. At this time, the drive motor cannot work and cannot drive the footbridge body, avoiding the problem of the footbridge body rotating and shaking when the drive motor works while the worker is on the footbridge body, further ensuring the safety of workers. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the footbridge support of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the anti-slip pad of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram at position A in it;
[0023] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram at position B in it;
[0024] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram at position C in it.
[0025] In the figure: 1, upper support seat; 2, lower support seat; 3, footbridge bridge body; 4, drive motor; 5, footbridge support; 6, diagonal compensation component; 601, compensation plate; 602, spring; 603, support slide bar; 7, anti-slip pad; 8, limit stop bar; 9, lifting ring; 10, safety railing; 11, buzzer warning light; 12, pressure sensor; 13, storage groove; 14, laser rangefinder; 15, electric buckle. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments
[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-6 , the floating dock aerial footbridge includes an upper support seat 1 and a lower support seat 2. Both the upper support seat 1 and the lower support seat 2 are connected to the side wall of the dock. The upper support seat 1 is rotatably connected with a footbridge bridge body 3. The footbridge bridge body 3 is flush with the dock top deck, and safety railings 10 are provided on both sides of the footbridge bridge body 3. A footbridge support 5 is provided under the footbridge bridge body 3. The bottom end of the footbridge support 5 is rotatably connected to the lower support seat 2. A drive motor 4 is provided under the upper support seat 1. The output end of the drive motor 4 penetrates the upper support seat 1 and is connected to the footbridge bridge body 3;
[0028] In the present utility model, an upper support base 1 and a lower support base 2 are provided. The upper support base 1 plays a role in supporting and limiting the footbridge body 3, enabling the footbridge body 3 to rotate around the upper support base 1. During use, the footbridge body 3 is rotated and docked to achieve the through - connection of the passage. When not in use, the footbridge body 3 is rotated and opened to avoid affecting the operation of the floating dock. Additionally, the lower support base 2 can stably and firmly support the footbridge body 3 by means of the footbridge support 5 rotatably connected thereto, keeping the footbridge body 3 in a horizontal state and preventing the problem of the end of the footbridge body 3 sagging due to its excessive length.
[0029] One end of the footbridge body 3 far from the upper support base 1 is provided with a receiving groove 13. A diagonal compensation component 6 is slidably connected in the receiving groove 13. The diagonal compensation component 6 is used to fill the length reduced by the footbridge body 3 avoiding the rotation diagonal.
[0030] The diagonal compensation component 6 includes a compensation plate 601, a spring 602, and a support slide bar 603. The compensation plate 601 is slidably connected in the receiving groove 13. The support slide bar 603 is arranged inside the receiving groove 13 and is slidably connected to the compensation plate 601. A spring 602 is provided on the side of the support slide bar 603. One end of the spring 602 is connected to the receiving groove 13, and the other end of the spring 602 is connected to the compensation plate 601, and the spring 602 applies an outward thrust to the compensation plate 601.
[0031] By providing the compensation plate 601 and the spring 602, since the footbridge body 3 is symmetrically arranged and the rotation and closing directions are opposite, the diagonals of the footbridge body 3 will collide with each other. To avoid collisions and ensure that the footbridge body 3 can be aligned smoothly, the footbridge body 3 will shorten a certain distance to avoid the diagonals. This will result in a certain gap remaining after the footbridge body 3 is aligned. When workers pass through the footbridge body 3 at night or when they are inattentive, there is a risk of getting stuck in the gap. The compensation plate 601 and the spring 602 can automatically fill the gap. When the diagonals of the footbridge body 3 come into contact, the compensation plate 601 will be squeezed and contract into the receiving groove 13 to avoid the diagonals. When the footbridge body 3 is aligned, the compensation plate 601 will be pushed out by the spring 602 and fit with the compensation plate 601 on the other side to achieve the purpose of filling the diagonal gap and avoid potential risks.
[0032] The footbridge body 3 is provided with an anti - slip cushion plate 7. The anti - slip cushion plate 7 is detachably connected to the footbridge body 3, and the anti - slip cushion plate 7 is used to increase the friction between the footbridge body 3 and the sole of the shoe.
[0033] By setting the anti-slip pad 7, the anti-slip pad 7 can increase the friction between the sole of the shoe and the bridge body 3 of the footbridge, making the worker walk more steadily and avoiding the problem of slipping. At the same time, the anti-slip pad 7 can also protect the bridge body 3 of the footbridge, avoiding the problem of wear on the bridge body 3 of the footbridge caused by long-term walking. And after the anti-slip pad 7 is worn, it can be quickly disassembled and replaced.
[0034] A pressure sensor 12 is provided at the position of the bridge body 3 of the footbridge corresponding to the anti-slip pad 7. The pressure sensor 12 is used to detect the stress state of the anti-slip pad 7, and the pressure sensor 12 is electrically connected to the drive motor 4;
[0035] By setting the pressure sensor 12, the pressure sensor 12 can judge whether there is a worker on the bridge body 3 of the footbridge by sensing the stress condition of the anti-slip pad 7. When there is a worker on the bridge body 3 of the footbridge, the pressure sensor 12 will be triggered and send a signal to the drive motor 4 to make the drive motor 4 in a locked state, preventing the drive motor 4 from driving the bridge body 3 of the footbridge to rotate when there is a worker on the bridge body 3 of the footbridge, effectively ensuring the safety of the worker.
[0036] A number of buzzer warning lights 11 are provided on the guardrail 10. The buzzer warning lights 11 are arranged at equal distances, and the buzzer warning lights 11 are electrically connected to the pressure sensor 12;
[0037] By setting the buzzer warning lights 11, the buzzer warning lights 11 can emit warning lights at night or in low visibility conditions, facilitating the worker to judge the boundary of the bridge body 3 of the footbridge and the position of the guardrail 10, so as to achieve the purpose of warning the worker. In addition, the buzzer warning lights 11 are connected to the pressure sensor 12, so that it can receive the information of the pressure sensor 12. When the pressure sensor 12 senses that the bridge body 3 of the footbridge is overloaded due to excessive force, it will send a signal to the buzzer warning lights 11, and use the buzzer warning lights 11 to emit warning lights and buzzer alarms to prompt the worker that the bridge body 3 of the footbridge is overloaded at this time.
[0038] A lifting ring 9 is provided on the footbridge body. The lifting ring 9 is located at the lifting balance point of the bridge body 3 of the footbridge and the footbridge support 5. The lifting ring 9 is used to maintain the balance of the bridge body 3 of the footbridge and the footbridge support 5 during lifting;
[0039] By setting the lifting ring 9, the lifting ring 9 can be quickly connected to the lifting equipment to achieve the purpose of quickly lifting the bridge body 3 of the footbridge. In addition, the setting position of the lifting ring 9 is at the balance point of the bridge body 3 of the footbridge and the footbridge support 5, so that when the bridge body 3 of the footbridge is lifted, it can be kept in a horizontal state, facilitating the installation or disassembly work.
[0040] A limiting stop bar 8 is rotatably connected to the position near the front end of the guardrail 10. The other end of the limiting stop bar 8 is aligned with the guardrail 10 on the other side, and an electric buckle 15 is provided at the position of the guardrail 10 on the other side corresponding to the limiting stop bar 8;
[0041] By setting the limit stop rod 8 and the electric buckle 15, the limit stop rod 8 can block the front end of the footbridge body 3 and connect the guardrails 10 on both sides, so that the front end of the footbridge body 3 is closed. At the same time, the electric buckle 15 is used to lock the limit stop rod 8. In this way, it can be avoided that the front end of the footbridge body 3 is opened randomly, resulting in the risk that workers are prone to fall.
[0042] A laser rangefinder 14 is provided at the front end of the footbridge body 3. The laser rangefinder 14 is used to detect whether there is an object at the front end of the footbridge body 3, and the laser rangefinder 14 is electrically connected to the electric buckle 15.
[0043] By setting the laser rangefinder 14, the laser rangefinder 14 can detect whether there is an object at the front end. When the alignment ports of the footbridge bodies 3 on both sides are aligned, the laser rangefinder will sense the object at the front end and send a signal to the electric buckle 15. After receiving the signal, the electric buckle 15 will unlock the limit stop rod 8, so that the limit stop rod 8 can be opened. Similarly, when the laser rangefinder cannot sense the object in front, it will judge that the footbridge bodies 3 are not aligned, and will send a signal to lock the limit stop rod 8 to the electric buckle 15, so that the limit stop rod 8 cannot be opened when the footbridge bodies 3 are not aligned, avoiding the problem of accidental opening of the limit stop rod 8.
[0044] Working principle:
[0045] During use, the driving motor 4 drives the footbridge body 3 to rotate 90 degrees through the upper support seat 1. At the same time, the footbridge support 5 rotates synchronously with the lower support seat 2 as the center. When the diagonals of the footbridge bodies 3 on both sides are fitted, the compensation plate 601 will be compressed and retracted into the storage groove 13. When the footbridge bodies 3 are aligned, the compensation plate 601 will protrude under the push of the spring 602 to fill the gap. At the same time, the laser rangefinder 14 detects the object in front and sends an unlocking signal to the electric buckle 15, so that the limit stop rod 8 can be opened to realize the through passage.
[0046] As described above, the utility model sets the footbridge body and the footbridge support. During use, the driving motor drives the footbridge body to rotate 90 degrees through the upper support seat, so that the footbridge bodies on both sides are aligned. At the same time, the footbridge support under the footbridge body also rotates 90 degrees with the lower support seat as the center. The footbridge body is stably and firmly supported by the footbridge support, avoiding the problem that the footbridge body sags due to its too long length. And by docking the footbridge bodies on both sides, the purpose of connecting the side walls of the two floating docks is realized, solving the problem that the traditional method requires going up and down the dock through stairs, greatly improving the traffic efficiency, and avoiding the problem that the passage is slippery due to contact with seawater, effectively ensuring the safety of workers.
[0047] Meanwhile, by setting the anti-slip pad and the pressure sensor, the anti-slip pad can increase the friction between the bridge body and the sole of the shoe, making the workers more stable when passing, avoiding the problem of workers slipping, and further ensuring the safety of the workers. At the same time, when the workers step on the anti-slip pad, it will be detected by the pressure sensor, causing the pressure sensor to send a signal to the drive motor. When the drive motor receives the signal from the pressure sensor, it will be in a locked state. At this time, the drive motor cannot work and cannot drive the bridge body, avoiding the problem of the bridge body rotating and shaking when the drive motor works while the workers are on the bridge body, and further ensuring the safety of the workers.
[0048] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the technical features of the present invention are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent replacements or modifications made based on the present invention to solve substantially the same technical problems and achieve substantially the same technical effects are all covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. The floating dock aerial walkway is characterized by: The invention comprises an upper support seat (1) and a lower support seat (2), wherein the upper support seat (1) and the lower support seat (2) are both connected to the side wall of the dock, a walkway bridge body (3) is rotatably connected to the upper support seat (1), the walkway bridge body (3) is flush with the dock top deck, and both sides of the walkway bridge body (3) are provided with guardrails (10), a walkway support (5) is provided under the walkway bridge body (3), the bottom end of the walkway support (5) is rotatably connected to the lower support seat (2), a drive motor (4) is provided under the upper support seat (1), and the output end of the drive motor (4) passes through the upper support seat (1) and is connected to the walkway bridge body (3); A receiving groove (13) is provided at one end of the walkway bridge body (3) away from the upper support seat (1), and a diagonal compensation component (6) is slidably connected in the receiving groove (13). The diagonal compensation component (6) is used to fill the length of the walkway bridge body (3) that is shortened due to the rotation diagonal line.
2. The floating dock aerial walkway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diagonal compensation component (6) comprises a compensation plate (601), a spring (602) and a support slide bar (603); the compensation plate (601) is slidably connected in the receiving groove (13); the support slide bar (603) is arranged inside the receiving groove (13) and is slidably connected to the compensation plate (601); a spring (602) is arranged on the side of the support slide bar (603); one end of the spring (602) is connected to the receiving groove (13), and the other end of the spring (602) is connected to the compensation plate (601); and the spring (602) applies an outward thrust to the compensation plate (601).
3. The floating dock aerial walkway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The walkway bridge body (3) is provided with an anti-skid pad (7), the anti-skid pad (7) is detachably connected to the walkway bridge body (3), and the anti-skid pad (7) is used to increase the friction between the walkway bridge body (3) and the sole.
4. The floating dock aerial walkway according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pressure sensor (12) is provided on the bridge body (3) at a position corresponding to the anti-slip pad (7), and the pressure sensor (12) is used to detect the stress state of the anti-slip pad (7), and the pressure sensor (12) is electrically connected to the drive motor (4).
5. The floating dock aerial walkway according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of buzzer warning lights (11) are provided on the guardrail (10), the buzzer warning lights (11) are arranged at equal intervals, and the buzzer warning lights (11) are electrically connected to a pressure sensor (12).
6. The floating dock aerial walkway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The walkway bridge body is provided with a lifting ring (9), the lifting ring (9) is located at the lifting balance point of the walkway bridge body (3) and the walkway bridge support (5), and the lifting ring (9) is used to maintain the balance of the walkway bridge body (3) and the walkway bridge support (5) during lifting.
7. The floating dock aerial walkway according to claim 1, characterized in that: A position near the front end of the guardrail (10) is rotatably connected to a limit stop lever (8), the other end of the limit stop lever (8) is aligned with the guardrail (10) on the other side, and an electric buckle (15) is provided at a position on the guardrail (10) on the other side corresponding to the limit stop lever (8).
8. The floating dock aerial walkway according to claim 7, characterized in that: A laser rangefinder (14) is provided at the front end of the walkway bridge body (3), and the laser rangefinder (14) is used to detect whether there is an object at the front end of the walkway bridge body (3), and the laser rangefinder (14) is electrically connected to the electric buckle (15).