Unpowered cableway catamaran ferry

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an unpowered cableway double-body ferry. The unpowered cableway double-body ferry comprises a first ferry body, a second ferry body and a connecting assembly. The first ferry and the second ferry are arranged in parallel, the bow of the first ferry and the bow of the second ferry are oppositely arranged, and the stern of the first ferry and the stern of the second ferry are oppositely arranged; one side of the connecting assembly is connected with a deck of the first ferry, the other side of the connecting assembly is connected with a deck of the second ferry, an open space is formed between the connecting assembly and the opposite side walls of the first ferry and the second ferry, and the width of the middle area of the open space is larger than one half of the maximum width of the first ferry and the maximum width of the second ferry. The width of the middle area of the open space is smaller than the minimum width of the first ferry and the second ferry. Through the arrangement of the embodiment of the invention, the unpowered cableway catamaran ferry which is large in containing space and high in transportation efficiency is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of ship technology, and in particular to a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry. Background Art

[0002] Non-powered ferries play a key role in transportation, particularly in areas where direct access via bridges or tunnels is unavailable. These vessels are typically towed by a cableway, using a steering mechanism and propellers to glide across the water. They effectively connect two banks, facilitating the flow of people and goods, and are particularly well-suited for crossing natural obstacles such as lakes and rivers.

[0003] In related technologies, non-powered ferries, as the primary means of transportation on lakes and rivers, play a vital role in transporting people and goods between banks. They are particularly useful in rivers with turbulent currents. For example, in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, where the terrain is complex, the river is winding, and the flow rate varies greatly, traditional ferrying methods pose safety risks and efficiency issues under certain conditions. Non-powered ferries, using cableways suspended above the river surface, effectively avoid the impact of turbulent currents on the ferry.

[0004] However, the unpowered ferry in the prior art has a small deck area and low transportation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry to solve the technical problems of the non-powered ferry in the related art having a small deck area and low transportation efficiency.

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry, comprising: a first ferry, a second ferry, and a connecting assembly;

[0007] The first ferry and the second ferry are arranged in parallel, and the bow of the first ferry and the bow of the second ferry are arranged opposite to each other, and the stern of the first ferry and the stern of the second ferry are arranged opposite to each other;

[0008] One side of the connecting assembly is connected to the deck of the first ferry, and the other side of the connecting assembly is connected to the deck of the second ferry. An open space is formed between the connecting assembly and the side walls of the first ferry and the second ferry that are oppositely arranged. The width of the middle area of the open space is greater than half of the maximum width of the first ferry and the second ferry, and the width of the middle area of the open space is less than the minimum width of the first ferry and the second ferry.

[0009] In a feasible implementation, the connection assembly is arranged above the waterline when the catamaran ferry is sailing normally.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the connection assembly has a first side wall connected to the deck of the first ferry, and the connection assembly has a second side wall connected to the deck of the second ferry;

[0011] The first side wall and the shape of the deck of the first ferry are adapted to each other, and the second side wall and the shape of the deck of the second ferry are adapted to each other.

[0012] In a feasible implementation, the catamaran ferry is also provided with a fixed component, which is arranged on the side of the connecting component facing the open space. The fixed component is connected to the pulley component through a steel cable, and the pulley component slides along the steel cable to pull the catamaran ferry to move.

[0013] In a feasible implementation, the fixing assembly is arranged in the middle of the connecting assembly, and the fixing assembly is arranged close to the bow of the first ferry.

[0014] In a feasible implementation, the catamaran ferry further includes a steering propeller device, which is arranged at the bow of the catamaran ferry; the steering propeller device includes a rudder stock and a rudder blade;

[0015] One end of the rudder stock passes through the connecting assembly and extends toward the open space and is connected to the rudder blade.

[0016] In a feasible implementation, the catamaran ferry further includes a gangway device, which is arranged on both sides of the catamaran ferry;

[0017] The springboard device comprises a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, a pulling rod and a springboard;

[0018] A first rotation axis is provided on the deck of the catamaran ferry, one side of the gangway is rotated on the first rotation axis, and the other side of the gangway is rotated on the second rotation axis;

[0019] One end of the pulling rod is rotatably arranged on the first rotating shaft, the other end of the pulling rod is rotatably arranged on the second rotating shaft, and the pulling rod is arranged on one side of the springboard.

[0020] In a feasible implementation, anti-slip steel bars are evenly arranged on the surface of the springboard.

[0021] In a feasible implementation, one side of the connection assembly is connected to the deck of the first ferry by welding, and the other side of the connection assembly is connected to the deck of the second ferry by welding.

[0022] The present invention provides a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry. By connecting one side of a connecting assembly to the deck of a first ferry and the other side of the connecting assembly to the deck of a second ferry, the deck space of the catamaran ferry is increased. The deck space includes the decks of the first and second ferry boats, as well as the connecting assembly. This allows for greater accommodation for passengers and cargo, thereby increasing the capacity of the catamaran ferry. By connecting the first and second ferry boats via the connecting assembly, the present invention further enhances the stability of the catamaran ferry. Furthermore, by setting the width of the central region of the open space to be greater than half the maximum width of the first and second ferry boats, and setting the width of the central region of the open space to be less than the minimum width of the first and second ferry boats, the present invention reduces the area of contact between the catamaran ferry's waterline and the water flow, thereby reducing resistance to navigation, increasing the catamaran's operating speed, and thus improving the catamaran's transport efficiency. The present invention provides a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry with a large capacity, strong stability, and high transport efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a top view of a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the connecting component;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Side view of the connecting assembly.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 100 - First ferry; 200 - Second ferry; 300 - Steering paddle assembly; 400 - Gangway assembly; 500 - Connecting assembly; 600 - Fixing assembly; 700 - Steel cable; 800 - Manhole; 900 - Cable bollard;

[0030] 310-rudder stock; 320-rudder blade;

[0031] 410 - second rotation axis; 420 - pulling rod; 430 - springboard. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the specific implementation methods disclosed below.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are 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, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on this application. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature being "up" or "down" a second feature may be when the first and second features are in direct contact, or when the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium.

[0035] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or an interaction between two components. However, the phrase "direct connection" indicates that the two connected entities are not connected through an intermediate structure, but are connected to form a whole through a connecting structure. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this application, references to "first," "second," and the like are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features.

[0037] Non-powered ferries play a key role in transportation, particularly in areas where direct access via bridges or tunnels is unavailable. These vessels are typically towed by a cableway, using a steering mechanism and propellers to glide across the water. They effectively connect two banks, facilitating the flow of people and goods, and are particularly well-suited for crossing natural obstacles such as lakes and rivers.

[0038] It's important to note that a ferry, also known as a ferries, is a vessel that sails across rivers, lakes, straits, and islands, primarily carrying passengers, cargo, vehicles, and trains. Ferries are short-distance transport vessels with a long history and can be found in many locations around the world.

[0039] In related technologies, non-powered ferries, as the primary means of transportation on lakes and rivers, play a vital role in transporting people and goods between banks. They are particularly useful in rivers with turbulent currents. For example, in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, where the terrain is complex, the river is winding, and the flow rate varies greatly, traditional ferrying methods pose safety risks and efficiency issues under certain conditions. Non-powered ferries, using cableways suspended above the river surface, effectively avoid the impact of turbulent currents on the ferry.

[0040] However, the unpowered ferry in the prior art has a small deck area and low transportation efficiency.

[0041] Therefore, an embodiment of the present application provides a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry to solve the technical problems of the related art in that the ferry has a small deck area and low transportation efficiency.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a top view of a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry provided in one embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the connecting component; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Side view of the connecting assembly.

[0043] The present application embodiment provides a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry, referring to Figures 1 to 4 , comprising: a first ferry 100, a second ferry 200 and a connecting assembly 500;

[0044] The first ferry 100 and the second ferry 200 are arranged in parallel, and the bow of the first ferry 100 and the bow of the second ferry 200 are arranged opposite to each other, and the stern of the first ferry 100 and the stern of the second ferry 200 are arranged opposite to each other;

[0045] One side of the connecting assembly 500 is connected to the deck of the first ferry boat 100, and the other side of the connecting assembly 500 is connected to the deck of the second ferry boat 200. An open space is formed between the connecting assembly 500 and the opposite side walls of the first ferry boat 100 and the second ferry boat 200. The width of the middle area of the open space is greater than half of the maximum width of the first ferry boat 100 and the second ferry boat 200, and the width of the middle area of the open space is less than the minimum width of the first ferry boat 100 and the second ferry boat 200.

[0046] It should be noted that the bow of the first ferry 100 refers to the head of the first ferry 100, and the stern of the first ferry 100 refers to the stern of the first ferry 100. The bow of the second ferry 200 refers to the head of the second ferry 200, and the stern of the second ferry 200 refers to the stern of the second ferry 200.

[0047] For example, the connection assembly 500 can be configured as a plurality of rectangular wide-diameter square tubes. In a specific implementation, the plurality of rectangular wide-diameter square tubes are arranged in parallel, with one end of each rectangular wide-diameter square tube connected to the deck of the first ferry 100 and the other end of each rectangular wide-diameter square tube connected to the deck of the second ferry 200.

[0048] For example, the side walls of two adjacent rectangular wide-diameter square tubes can be connected by welding. For another example, one end of each rectangular wide-diameter square tube is connected to the deck of the first ferry 100 by welding, and the other end of each rectangular wide-diameter square tube is connected to the deck of the second ferry 200 by welding.

[0049] It should be further noted that in the embodiment of the present application, when the width of the central region of the open space is less than half the maximum width of the first ferryboat 100 and the second ferryboat 200, the draft of the open space is low, and thus the drag of the catamaran ferry in the water cannot be reduced. When the width of the central region of the open space is greater than the minimum width of the first ferryboat 100 and the second ferryboat 200, the connecting assembly 500 becomes larger, the cost is higher, and the connection strength is lower, resulting in a lower overall structural strength of the catamaran ferry.

[0050] From the above description, it can be seen that this solution achieves the following technical effects:

[0051] An embodiment of the present application provides a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry. In this embodiment, by connecting one side of a connecting assembly 500 to the deck of a first ferryboat 100 and the other side of the connecting assembly 500 to the deck of a second ferryboat 200, the deck space of the catamaran ferry is increased. The deck space includes the deck of the first ferryboat 100, the deck of the second ferryboat 200, and the connecting assembly 500, thereby accommodating more people and cargo and increasing the accommodation space of the catamaran ferry. In this embodiment, the first ferryboat 100 and the second ferryboat 200 are connected by the connecting assembly 500, further improving the stability of the catamaran ferry. Furthermore, by setting the width of the middle area of the open space greater than half the maximum width of the first ferry 100 and the second ferry 200, and setting the width of the middle area of the open space less than the minimum width of the first ferry 100 and the second ferry 200, the embodiment of the present application can reduce the area where the catamaran ferry's waterline contacts the water flow, thereby reducing the resistance encountered by the catamaran ferry during navigation, increasing the catamaran ferry's operating speed, and thus improving the catamaran ferry's transport efficiency. Through the configuration of the embodiment of the present application, a non-powered cableway catamaran ferry with large accommodation space, strong stability, and high transport efficiency is provided.

[0052] In some examples, the connection assembly 500 is disposed above the waterline of the catamaran ferry during normal navigation.

[0053] The embodiment of the present application can greatly reduce the contact area between the waterline of the catamaran ferry and the water flow by arranging the connecting assembly 500 above the waterline during normal navigation of the catamaran ferry, thereby further reducing the resistance encountered by the catamaran ferry during navigation.

[0054] Exemplarily, the connection assembly 500 has a first side wall connected to the deck of the first ferry 100, and the connection assembly 500 has a second side wall connected to the deck of the second ferry 200;

[0055] The first side wall and the deck shape of the first ferry boat 100 are adapted to each other, and the second side wall and the deck shape of the second ferry boat 200 are adapted to each other.

[0056] Illustratively, one side of the connection assembly 500 is connected to the deck of the first ferry boat 100 by welding, and the other side of the connection assembly 500 is connected to the deck of the second ferry boat 200 by welding.

[0057] For example, the first side wall and the deck of the first ferry boat 100 are connected by welding, and the second side wall and the deck of the second ferry boat 200 are connected by welding.

[0058] In the embodiment of the present application, by adapting the shapes of the first side wall and the deck of the first ferry 100 to each other, and adapting the shapes of the second side wall and the second ferry 200 to each other, the connecting assembly 500 can be adaptively connected to the deck of the first ferry 100 through the first side wall, and the connecting assembly 500 can be adaptively connected to the deck of the second ferry 200 through the second side wall, thereby connecting the deck of the first ferry 100 and the deck of the second ferry 200 through the connecting assembly 500, thereby increasing the deck accommodation space.

[0059] In some other examples, the catamaran ferry is further provided with a fixed component 600, which is arranged on the side of the connecting component 500 facing the open space. The fixed component 600 is connected to the pulley component through a steel cable 700, and the pulley component slides along the steel cable to pull the catamaran ferry to move.

[0060] For example, the fixing assembly 600 includes a fixing bolt and a fixing buckle. One end of the fixing bolt passes through one end of the connecting buckle to fix the connecting buckle to the side of the connecting assembly 500 facing the open space, that is, the fixing buckle is fixed to the bottom surface of the connecting assembly 500. The other end of the fixing buckle is provided with a connecting hole. One end of the steel cable 700 is fixed to the fixing hole, and the other end of the steel cable 700 is connected to the pulley assembly, so that the pulley assembly slides along the steel cable to pull the catamaran ferry to move.

[0061] The embodiment of the present application is configured with a fixing assembly 600, and one end of the steel cable 700 can be connected to the fixing assembly 600, and the other end of the steel cable 700 can be connected to the pulley assembly, so that the catamaran ferry moves along the steel cable under the traction of the pulley assembly to achieve the sliding of the catamaran ferry.

[0062] Exemplarily, the fixing assembly 600 is disposed in the middle of the connecting assembly 500 , and the fixing assembly 600 is disposed close to the bow of the first ferry 100 .

[0063] In the embodiment of the present application, the fixing assembly 600 is disposed in the middle of the connecting assembly 500 and is disposed close to the bow of the first ferry 100 , thereby improving the stability of the first ferry 100 during the towing process.

[0064] In another embodiment, the catamaran ferry further includes a steering propeller device 300, which is disposed at the bow of the catamaran ferry; the steering propeller device 300 includes a rudder stock 310 and a rudder blade 320;

[0065] One end of the rudder stock 310 passes through the connecting assembly 500 and extends toward the open space and is connected to the rudder blade 320 .

[0066] In the embodiment of the present application, a rudder-propeller device 300 is provided at the bow of the catamaran ferry. When the catamaran ferry glides on a river with turbulent water flow, the water flow applies a horizontal component of force to the rudder blade 320. The horizontal component of force drives the rudder blade 320 to rotate, thereby driving the catamaran ferry to glide, thereby realizing the unpowered gliding of the ferry.

[0067] In some other examples, the catamaran ferry further includes a gangway device 400, which is provided on both sides of the catamaran ferry;

[0068] The springboard device 400 includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft 410, a pulling rod 420 and a springboard 430;

[0069] The first rotation axis is set on the deck of the catamaran ferry, one side of the gangway 430 is rotated on the first rotation axis, and the other side of the gangway 430 is rotated on the second rotation axis 410;

[0070] One end of the pulling rod 420 is rotatably disposed on the first rotating shaft, and the other end of the pulling rod 420 is rotatably disposed on the second rotating shaft 410 . The pulling rod 420 is disposed on one side of the springboard 430 .

[0071] The embodiment of the present application is configured with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft 410, and one end of the pull rod 420 is rotated and set on the first rotating shaft, and the other end of the pull rod 420 is rotated and set on the second rotating shaft 410, and one side of the gangway 430 is rotated and set on the first rotating shaft, and the other side of the gangway 430 is rotated and set on the second rotating shaft 410, which facilitates the unfolding and folding of the gangway 430 onto the ship. The embodiment of the present application facilitates passengers boarding and disembarking the ship through the configuration of the gangway 430.

[0072] In some examples, the surface of the springboard 430 is evenly provided with anti-slip steel bars.

[0073] In some other implementations, an anti-slip mat may also be provided on the surface of the springboard 430 .

[0074] The embodiment of the present application can increase the friction of the gangway 430 by evenly arranging anti-skid steel bars on the surface of the gangway 430 to ensure the safety of passengers boarding and disembarking.

[0075] In some other examples, a manhole 800 is further provided at the bow of the catamaran ferry to facilitate entry and exit of staff.

[0076] For example, a mooring bollard 900 is provided at the stern of the catamaran ferry, and the mooring bollard 900 is used to fix the cable between the catamaran ferry and the dock.

[0077] It is easy to understand that those skilled in the art can combine, split, reorganize, etc. the embodiments of the present application based on the several embodiments provided in the present application to obtain other embodiments, and these embodiments do not exceed the scope of protection of the present application.

[0078] The above specific implementation methods further explain in detail the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application. It should be understood that the above are only specific implementation methods of the embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made on the basis of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A non-powered cableway catamaran ferry, characterized in that: include: a first ferry, a second ferry, and a connecting component; The first ferry and the second ferry are arranged in parallel, and the bow of the first ferry is opposite to the bow of the second ferry, and the stern of the first ferry is opposite to the stern of the second ferry; One side of the connecting assembly is connected to the deck of the first ferry boat, and the other side of the connecting assembly is connected to the deck of the second ferry boat. An open space is formed between the connecting assembly and the side walls of the first ferry boat and the second ferry boat that are opposite to each other. The width of the middle area of the open space is greater than half of the maximum width of the first ferry boat and the second ferry boat, and the width of the middle area of the open space is less than the minimum width of the first ferry boat and the second ferry boat.

2. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly is arranged above the waterline when the catamaran ferry is sailing normally.

3. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly has a first side wall connected to the deck of the first ferry, and the connecting assembly has a second side wall connected to the deck of the second ferry; The first side wall and the deck shape of the first ferry boat are adapted to each other, and the second side wall and the deck shape of the second ferry boat are adapted to each other.

4. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The catamaran ferry is further provided with a fixing assembly, which is arranged on a side of the connecting assembly facing the open space. The fixing assembly is connected to a pulley assembly via a steel cable, and the pulley assembly slides along the steel cable to pull the catamaran ferry to move.

5. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing assembly is arranged in the middle of the connecting assembly, and the fixing assembly is arranged close to the bow of the first ferry.

6. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The catamaran ferry also includes a steering propeller device, which is arranged at the bow of the catamaran ferry; the steering propeller device includes a rudder stock and a rudder blade; One end of the rudder stock passes through the connecting assembly, extends toward the open space, and is connected to the rudder blade.

7. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The catamaran ferry also includes a gangway device, which is arranged on both sides of the catamaran ferry; The springboard device includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, a pulling rod and a springboard; The first rotation axis is set on the deck of the catamaran ferry, one side of the gangway is rotatably set on the first rotation axis, and the other side of the gangway is rotatably set on the second rotation axis; One end of the pulling rod is rotatably arranged on the first rotating shaft, the other end of the pulling rod is rotatably arranged on the second rotating shaft, and the pulling rod is arranged on one side of the springboard.

8. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to claim 7, characterized in that: The surface of the springboard is evenly provided with anti-skid steel bars.

9. The non-powered cableway catamaran ferry according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: One side of the connection assembly is connected to the deck of the first ferry by welding, and the other side of the connection assembly is connected to the deck of the second ferry by welding.

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