Traffic boat

Abstract

The utility model discloses a traffic boat which comprises a boat body provided with a boarding platform, the traffic boat comprises continuous transverse force generating devices, and the continuous transverse force generating devices are used for continuously applying transverse force in a releasable mode between the traffic boat and a to-be-boarded boat which is transversely adjacent to the traffic boat so as to maintain connection and synchronization of the traffic boat and the to-be-boarded boat. According to the traffic boat provided by the invention, the continuous transverse force generating device can apply stable transverse force between the traffic boat and the to-be-boarded ship, so that reliable connection and synchronous movement between the traffic boat and the to-be-boarded ship are kept. The boarding efficiency and safety are remarkably improved, and transfer difficulty and safety risks caused by ship swing can be effectively reduced. The novel traffic boat can adapt to a complex marine environment, and the safety, continuity and stability of operation are kept.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of navigation or water, and more particularly, to a transportation boat. Background Art

[0002] Transport boats are important means of transportation on the sea or water. In addition to being used for traditional transportation of people and goods, they are also widely used in the transfer of personnel or materials between large ships on land and water, or between different large ships.

[0003] For example, Figure 1 As shown, when a sea transport boat is docked with a large ship (container ship or large bulk oil tanker, etc.) on the sea, due to its small mass, it often rises and falls with the big waves and creates a large gap relative to the large ship. This poses a great safety hazard to the moving personnel. Sometimes it is easy to fall into the sea, and sometimes it is easy to pinch people. These safety hazards can easily cause casualties.

[0004] Therefore, how to overcome the potential safety hazards caused by the above-mentioned defects has become a technical problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present application proposes a transport boat.

[0006] According to the present application, a transport boat is proposed, which includes: a hull provided with a boarding platform, and the transport boat includes a continuous lateral force generating device for releasably and continuously applying lateral force between the transport boat and a laterally adjacent vessel to be boarded, so as to maintain the connection and synchronization between the transport boat and the vessel to be boarded.

[0007] Specifically, the continuous lateral force generating device includes at least one electromagnetic suction cup, which is installed on at least one side of the transportation boat.

[0008] Specifically, there are a plurality of electromagnetic suction cups, and the plurality of electromagnetic suction cups are arranged on at least one side surface of the transport boat, or a plurality of electromagnetic suction cups are arranged on both sides of the transport boat.

[0009] Specifically, the electromagnetic suction cup is installed on the side of the transport boat.

[0010] Specifically, the plurality of electromagnetic chucks are distributed at different positions along the longitudinal direction and / or vertical direction of the hull.

[0011] Specifically, the electromagnetic chuck is installed on the hull through a buffer damping mechanism.

[0012] Specifically, the buffer damping mechanism is a spring mechanism or a damper.

[0013] Specifically, the continuous lateral force generating device includes at least one vacuum suction cup, which is connected to the vacuum generating device on the hull of the transport boat and is installed on at least one side of the transport boat.

[0014] Specifically, the continuous lateral force generating device includes a lateral thruster arranged on the front side and / or the rear side of the bottom of the transport boat hull.

[0015] Specifically, the landing platform includes a base and a bearing platform. The base is fixedly installed on the deck of the hull, and the bearing platform is movably installed on the base.

[0016] Specifically, the supporting platform can be arranged on the base in a transversely telescopic manner.

[0017] Specifically, the supporting platform is rotatably and laterally telescopically arranged on the base.

[0018] Specifically, an elastic damping mechanism is provided between the supporting platform and the base.

[0019] Specifically, there are one or two bases, and there are two supporting platforms arranged transversely.

[0020] The proposed shuttle boat features a continuous lateral force generator capable of applying a stable lateral force between the shuttle boat and the vessel being boarded, thereby maintaining a secure connection and synchronized movement between the two. This significantly improves boarding efficiency and safety, effectively reducing the difficulty and safety risks of transfers caused by vessel sway. This new shuttle boat is adaptable to complex marine environments, maintaining safe, continuous, and stable operations.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in detail in the subsequent detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application, and the exemplary embodiments of the application and their descriptions are used to explain the application. In the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of transferring personnel between an ordinary berthing boat and a large ship.

[0024] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a cross section of a transport boat according to the present application.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the transport boat connected to the large ship according to this application.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a side view of the transport boat connected to the large ship according to this application.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the extreme state of outward swing after the transport boat is connected to the large ship according to this application.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ultimate state of inward rocking after the transport boat is connected to the large ship according to this application.

[0029] Explanation of the numbers in the accompanying drawings: 1-electromagnetic chuck; 2-buffer damping mechanism; 3-base; 4-carrying platform; 5-elastic damping mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solution of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the implementation methods.

[0031] When a sea transport boat docks at a large ship to transfer materials or personnel, the transport boat needs to dock at the large ship. However, when the ship is at sea, due to the influence of wind and waves, the range of swaying of the transport boat is relatively large, resulting in a larger gap between the transport boat and the large ship or the transport boat colliding with the large ship. When the gap is large, it is easy for people or materials to fall. When the transport boat collides with the large ship, it is easy for people to be trapped or injured.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the present application proposes a transport boat, which includes: a hull provided with a boarding platform, and the transport boat includes a continuous lateral force generating device for releasably and continuously applying lateral force between the transport boat and a laterally adjacent vessel to be boarded, so as to maintain the connection and synchronization between the transport boat and the vessel to be boarded.

[0033] The transport boat proposed in this application can be connected to the vessel to be boarded with the help of a continuous lateral force generating device when approaching the vessel to be boarded, so that the transport boat and the vessel to be boarded remain relatively stationary at sea, avoiding the different degrees of shaking of the transport boat and the vessel to be boarded caused by sea waves, resulting in difficulties in transfer and safety problems.

[0034] To provide stable, safe, and efficient docking for the tender, the continuous lateral force generating device may include at least one electromagnetic suction cup 1 mounted on at least one side of the tender. This electromagnetic cup provides a strong suction force, ensuring a stable connection between the tender and the vessel being boarded. Rapid suction and release simplify operation, while reducing physical wear and extending the life of the device. The electromagnetic cup is also compatible with a variety of hull materials, offering excellent adaptability and significantly improving operational efficiency and safety, particularly in complex environments with strong winds and waves.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in order to enhance the stability of the transport boat, specifically, the electromagnetic suction cup 1 can be multiple, and the multiple electromagnetic suction cups 1 can be arranged on at least one side of the transport boat, or multiple electromagnetic suction cups 1 can be arranged on both sides of the transport boat. Multiple electromagnetic suction cups can significantly enhance the stability and adsorption force of the transport boat, reducing the risk of instability of the transport boat caused by single-point adsorption. At the same time, setting electromagnetic suction cups in multiple locations can better adapt to complex sea conditions and dynamic environments, ensuring that the transport boat maintains a firm connection with the ship to be boarded and is quickly released when needed. This not only improves the safety and flexibility of operation, but also enables the transport boat to complete various boarding and transfer tasks more efficiently.

[0036] In order to increase the lateral stability of the transport boat and effectively resist the lateral wind and waves, the electromagnetic chuck 1 can be installed on the side of the transport boat. Figure 3-Figure 6 As shown, after the tender is attached to the vessel to be boarded, the tender's pitch and bow / stern swings are aligned with those of the vessel. Installing the electromagnetic suction cup on the side of the tender fully utilizes the space and structural advantages of the vessel's side, providing the tender with greater lateral stability. This allows the electromagnetic suction cup to fit more closely to the side of the vessel's hull, ensuring uniform suction during berthing and further reducing the risk of separation due to hull sway or wave impact. Furthermore, it helps maintain the tender's lateral balance in various sea conditions, enhancing operational safety and efficiency while maintaining high operational flexibility.

[0037] To further enhance the stability and safety of the connection between the tender and the vessel to be boarded, the multiple electromagnetic suction cups 1 can be distributed at different locations along the longitudinal and / or vertical directions of the vessel. Distributing the multiple electromagnetic suction cups 1 at different locations along the longitudinal and / or vertical directions of the vessel expands the suction coverage and enhances the tender's stability and balance. They can adapt to different vessel shapes and heights, sharing forces and reducing stress concentration while increasing operational flexibility, enabling the tender to maintain a secure connection in various sea conditions and berthing angles, improving safety and efficiency.

[0038] To mitigate or avoid the impact force generated by the electromagnetic chuck on the hull during operation, the electromagnetic chuck 1 can be mounted to the hull via a buffering and damping mechanism 2. This damping mechanism can reduce vibrations generated by the electromagnetic chuck during the suction and release processes, protecting the hull from damage. Furthermore, when the hull and the electromagnetic chuck come into contact, it improves overall stability, reduces impact forces, and extends the service life of the electromagnetic chuck, reducing failure rates. The buffering and damping mechanism 2 can be of any suitable form, specifically a spring mechanism or a damper. A spring mechanism can absorb and mitigate impact through spring compression and recovery. A spring mechanism can provide flexible support when the electromagnetic chuck contacts or releases the vessel to be boarded, mitigating impact forces. A damper can provide damping force through the flow of liquid or gas. Hydraulic or gas dampers can more effectively absorb impact energy and provide stable resistance during movement. In the case of the transport boat described in this application, for example, a spring mechanism is used. This mechanism effectively absorbs vibrations and releases energy when the spring returns to its original position, making it suitable for scenarios requiring greater elasticity and energy recovery.

[0039] To ensure a stable connection between the tender and the vessel being boarded, the continuous lateral force generator can include at least one vacuum suction cup connected to a vacuum generator on the tender's hull and mounted on at least one side of the tender. The vacuum cup utilizes vacuum to generate suction, providing a stable lateral fixation force on the hull. This enhances hull stability, allows for precise control through adjustable vacuum settings, and reduces mechanical wear.

[0040] In order to bring the side of the tender closer to the side of the vessel to be boarded, the continuous lateral force generating device may include a lateral thruster 3 provided on the front and / or rear side of the bottom of the tender hull. The lateral thruster 3 can provide a continuous lateral force to the tender, helping to stabilize and control the lateral movement of the tender.

[0041] To facilitate the safe movement of personnel and supplies between the transport boat and the vessel to be boarded, the boarding platform specifically includes a base 3 and a support platform 4. The base 3 is fixedly mounted on the deck of the vessel, and the support platform 4 is movably mounted on the base 3. The movable support platform can meet different boarding requirements or environmental conditions, enhancing operational flexibility and convenience. The fixed base ensures the platform's stability, while the movable support platform optimizes deck space to accommodate different vessel structures and deck configurations. This improves the practicality of the boarding platform and reduces the possibility of shaking during vessel movement.

[0042] In order to adapt to different boarding requirements or environmental conditions, the supporting platform 4 can be laterally retractable on the base 3. The laterally retractable setting enhances the flexibility of the boarding platform, makes operation more convenient, and can better optimize the use of deck space, thereby improving the adaptability and stability of the platform.

[0043] To enhance the flexibility and practicality of the boarding platform, the platform 4 is rotatably and laterally extendable on the base 3. The rotational function allows the platform to adjust its angle in different directions, while the lateral extension function changes its width or position, thereby flexibly adjusting the platform's operating range according to actual needs. This improves operational adaptability, allowing the platform to adapt to various boarding requirements and environmental conditions. The rotation and extension functions also enhance operational efficiency, making it easier to adjust the platform's position and angle, thereby optimizing deck space utilization and enhancing the stability and safety of the boarding platform.

[0044] To ensure smooth operation, an elastic damping mechanism 5 can be provided between the support platform 4 and the base 3. This elastic damping mechanism effectively absorbs and mitigates shock and vibration generated during movement or adjustment of the support platform. This reduces mechanical wear on the base and support platform, while also improving the stability of the platform. Furthermore, this design improves operational smoothness, making the support platform more stable under various dynamic conditions and enhancing the overall performance and durability of the platform.

[0045] To facilitate the transfer of supplies or personnel aboard the transport boat, the base 3 can be one or two, and the supporting platforms 4 can be two arranged transversely. When there is a single base, two transversely arranged supporting platforms positioned above the base achieve greater stability, load balancing, and operational flexibility, while also optimizing space utilization. When there are two bases, the combined design of two bases and two transversely arranged supporting platforms provides greater stability, load balancing, and operational flexibility, while optimizing space utilization and reducing the impact of vibration on the landing platform.

[0046] The proposed shuttle boat features a continuous lateral force generator capable of applying a stable lateral force between the shuttle boat and the vessel being boarded, thereby maintaining a secure connection and synchronized movement between the two. This significantly improves boarding efficiency and safety, effectively reducing the difficulty and safety risks of transfers caused by vessel sway. This new shuttle boat is adaptable to complex marine environments, maintaining safe, continuous, and stable operations.

[0047] The preferred embodiments of the present application are described in detail above. However, the present application is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present application, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present application, and these simple modifications all fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0048] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any appropriate manner unless there is any contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this application will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0049] In addition, the various embodiments of the present application may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present application, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A transport boat, comprising: A hull provided with a boarding platform, characterized in that the transport boat includes a continuous lateral force generating device for releasably and continuously applying lateral force between the transport boat and a laterally adjacent vessel to be boarded, so as to maintain the connection and synchronization between the transport boat and the vessel to be boarded, wherein, The continuous lateral force generating device comprises at least one electromagnetic chuck (1), and the electromagnetic chuck (1) is installed on at least one side of the transport boat; or The continuous lateral force generating device includes at least one vacuum suction cup, which is connected to the vacuum generating device on the hull of the transport boat and is installed on at least one side of the transport boat; or The continuous lateral force generating device includes a lateral propeller arranged on the front side and / or the rear side of the bottom of the hull of the transport boat.

2. The transport boat according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of electromagnetic suckers (1), and the plurality of electromagnetic suckers (1) are arranged on at least one side of the transport boat, or a plurality of electromagnetic suckers (1) are arranged on both sides of the transport boat.

3. The transport boat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electromagnetic suction cup (1) is installed on the side of the transport boat.

4. The transport boat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of electromagnetic suction cups (1) are distributed and arranged at different positions along the longitudinal direction and / or vertical direction of the hull.

5. The transport boat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electromagnetic chuck (1) is mounted on the hull via a buffering and damping mechanism (2), and the buffering and damping mechanism (2) is a spring mechanism or a damper.

6. The transport boat according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The landing platform comprises a base (3) and a bearing platform (4); the base (3) is fixedly mounted on the deck of the hull; and the bearing platform (4) is movably mounted on the base (3).

7. The transport boat according to claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting platform (4) can be arranged on the base (3) in a transversely telescopic manner.

8. The transport boat according to claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting platform (4) is rotatably and laterally telescopically arranged on the base (3).

9. The transport boat according to claim 6, characterized in that: An elastic damping mechanism (5) is provided between the bearing platform (4) and the base (3).

10. The transport boat according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are one or two bases (3), and two supporting platforms (4) are arranged transversely.

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