Oil tank for steamship

The oil tank locking and fixing is achieved through a combined structure such as worm, worm gear and bidirectional screw, which solves the problem of the ship's oil tank being easily displaced during tilt and shaking, and improves safety and operation convenience.

CN223237852UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19SHANGHAI GUBAO SHIP SUPPORTING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422231637.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-12
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-12

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Technical Problem

The existing steamship fuel tank lacks an effective locking and fixing structure, which leads to easy displacement during the tilt and shaking of the ship, affecting the safety of use.

Method used

The combined structure of worm, worm gear, bidirectional screw, moving plate, pin rod, base, foot and pin hole is adopted. The movement plate is driven by the meshing of worm and worm gear, thereby realizing the locking and fixing of the oil tank main body.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids displacement of the fuel tank during use, improves the safety of use, is convenient and quick to operate, and avoids dangers caused by displacement.

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Abstract

The oil tank comprises a base, supporting legs are movably connected to the periphery of the outer surface of the base, pin holes are formed in the surfaces of the supporting legs, an oil tank body is fixedly connected between the tops of the four supporting legs, a worm is movably connected between the middle ends of the two sides of an inner cavity of the base through a bearing, and the worm is movably connected with the oil tank body through a bearing. Two-way screws are movably connected to the two ends of an inner cavity of the base through bearings, worm wheels are fixedly installed at the middle ends of the two-way screws and meshed with the worm, and moving plates are in threaded connection to the two ends of the two-way screws. Through the arrangement of the supporting legs, the effect of supporting the oil tank body is achieved, through the arrangement of the worm, the worm gear, the two-way screw rod, the movable plate, the pin rod, the base, the supporting legs, the pin holes and the oil tank body, the oil tank body can be effectively locked and fixed, displacement of the oil tank body in the using process is effectively avoided, and the service life of the oil tank body is prolonged. And the overall use safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oil tanks, in particular to an oil tank used on ships. Background Art

[0002] At present, ships usually use fuel oil as fuel. The ship is equipped with a fuel tank, and the fuel oil can be stored in the fuel tank for use by the ship.

[0003] For example, a Chinese utility model provides "a fuel tank for ships", with the publication number CN210391473U. The application includes a fuel tank body and a sealing cover that can be placed on the opening of the fuel tank body. Lugs that can be pulled by a ship's tower crane through a wire rope are provided on the fuel tank body around the sealing cover. A sealing mechanism that can keep the sealing cover and the opening of the fuel tank body tightly covered in wind and waves is provided on the sealing cover. The oil outlet pipe of the fuel tank body is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the fuel tank body, and the lumen of the oil outlet pipe is connected to the inner cavity of the fuel tank body. A valve that can open and close the oil outlet pipe is provided on the oil outlet pipe. The advantages of this utility model are: when the fuel tank is filled with oil, Oil is easy to splash out. By adopting this patent, the oil can be filled in advance outside the ship and then transported to the ship by a tower crane, which is very convenient for transportation. In addition, the oil tank can be transported to a support structure that is not easy to transport on the ground by the tower crane, which is convenient for the use of the oil tank. A sealing mechanism is used to close the opening of the oil tank body, and the sealing performance is good. The oil tank used on the ship in the above technology uses the oil tank body support legs to support the whole during use. Since the whole lacks an effective locking and fixing structure, it is easy to cause the whole to move during use due to the tilting and shaking of the ship during travel, which seriously affects the safety of the whole use and cannot meet the use needs of personnel. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fuel tank for use on a ship, which has the advantage of being able to be effectively locked and fixed during the overall placement process to avoid the overall displacement and thus the danger. It solves the problem that the fuel tank for use on a ship in the above-mentioned technology uses the fuel tank body support legs to support the whole during use, and due to the lack of an effective locking and fixing structure for the whole, it is easy to cause the whole to be displaced during use due to the tilting and shaking of the ship during travel, which seriously affects the overall safety of use.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an oil tank for a ship, comprising a base, wherein the outer surface of the base is movably connected to support legs on all four sides, the surface of the support legs is provided with pin holes, the tops of the four support legs are fixedly connected to the oil tank body, a worm is movably connected between the middle ends of the two sides of the inner cavity of the base through bearings, both ends of the inner cavity of the base are movably connected to bidirectional screws through bearings, the middle end of the bidirectional screw is fixedly installed with a worm wheel, the worm wheel is meshed with the worm, both ends of the bidirectional screw are threadedly connected to a movable plate, and the surface of the movable plate is fixedly connected to a pin rod.

[0006] As a preferred solution, the front surface of the worm is fixedly connected to a turntable, screw holes are provided on all four sides of the turntable, the front surface of the base is fixedly connected to a fixing block, and limiting bolts are inserted into the surface of the fixing block.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the middle end of the worm is movably connected to a first support plate through a bearing, the bottom of the first support plate is fixedly connected to the middle end of the bottom of the base inner cavity, and both ends of the bidirectional screw are movably connected to a second support plate through a bearing, and the surface of the second support plate is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the base.

[0008] As a preferred solution, guide grooves are provided at both ends of the inner cavity of the base, and the surface of the movable plate is movably connected to the surface of the guide groove.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the bottom of the outer surface of the base is fixedly connected to a bottom plate, the bottom of the support leg is movably connected to the top of the bottom plate, and mounting holes are provided around the bottom plate.

[0010] As a preferred solution, a discharge valve is fixedly installed at the lower end of the left side of the oil tank body, and lifting ears are fixedly connected around the upper end of the oil tank body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0012] 1. The utility model achieves the effect of supporting the fuel tank body through the arrangement of the support legs. The fuel tank body can be effectively locked and fixed through the arrangement of the worm, worm wheel, bidirectional screw, movable plate, pin rod, base, support legs, pin hole and fuel tank body, effectively avoiding the displacement of the fuel tank body during use, improving the safety of overall use, and under the effect of the overall coordination, the purpose of effectively locking and fixing the fuel tank on the ship during use is achieved. The overall operation is convenient and quick, avoiding the occurrence of danger caused by overall displacement.

[0013] 2. The utility model makes it easy for personnel to manipulate the worm to rotate through the setting of the turntable, and makes it easy for personnel to lock and fix the position of the turntable through the setting of the screw holes, the fixing blocks and the limit bolts, thereby preventing the turntable from rotating due to accidental touch by personnel. The setting of the first support plate and the second support plate achieves the purpose of stably supporting the worm and the bidirectional screw, and the setting of the guide groove achieves the purpose of guiding the movable plate, thereby preventing the movable plate from rotating during the movement. The setting of the bottom plate and the mounting holes makes it easy for personnel to install and fix the whole using bolts, and the setting of the lifting ears makes it easy for personnel to lift the fuel tank body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the base of the utility model from a top view;

[0016] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Oil tank body; 2. Lifting ear; 3. Support foot; 4. Bottom plate; 5. Base; 6. Discharge valve; 7. Pin hole; 8. First support plate; 9. Bidirectional screw; 10. Worm; 11. Worm gear; 12. Second support plate; 13. Guide groove; 14. Moving plate; 15. Pin; 16. Screw hole; 17. Turntable; 18. Fixing block; 19. Limit bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] See also Figure 1-3 A fuel tank for a ship includes a base 5, wherein the outer surface of the base 5 is movably connected with support legs 3, the surface of the support legs 3 is provided with pin holes 7, the tops of the four support legs 3 are fixedly connected with a fuel tank body 1, the middle ends of the two sides of the inner cavity of the base 5 are movably connected with a worm 10 through a bearing, both ends of the inner cavity of the base 5 are movably connected with a bidirectional screw 9 through a bearing, the middle end of the bidirectional screw 9 is fixedly installed with a worm gear 11, the worm gear 11 is engaged with the worm 10, both ends of the bidirectional screw 9 are threadedly connected with a movable plate 14, and the surface of the movable plate 14 is fixedly connected with a pin rod 15.

[0020] Through the above technical solution, the effect of supporting the tank body 1 is achieved by the arrangement of the support legs 3. Through the arrangement of the worm 10, worm wheel 11, bidirectional screw 9, movable plate 14, pin rod 15, base 5, support legs 3, pin hole 7 and tank body 1, the tank body 1 can be effectively locked and fixed, effectively avoiding the displacement of the tank body 1 during use, improving the overall safety of use, and under the effect of the overall coordination, the purpose of effectively locking and fixing the tank used on the ship during use is achieved, the overall operation is convenient and quick, and the overall displacement and the resulting danger are avoided.

[0021] A turntable 17 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the worm 10 , and screw holes 16 are provided around the turntable 17 . A fixing block 18 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the base 5 , and a limiting bolt 19 is inserted into the surface of the fixing block 18 .

[0022] Through the above technical solution, through the setting of the turntable 17, it is convenient for personnel to operate the worm 10 to rotate, and through the setting of the screw hole 16, the fixing block 18 and the limit bolt 19, it is convenient for personnel to lock and fix the position of the turntable 17 to prevent the turntable 17 from rotating due to accidental touch by personnel.

[0023] The middle end of the worm 10 is movably connected to the first support plate 8 through a bearing, and the bottom of the first support plate 8 is fixedly connected to the middle end of the bottom of the inner cavity of the base 5. Both ends of the bidirectional screw 9 are movably connected to the second support plate 12 through bearings, and the surface of the second support plate 12 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the base 5.

[0024] Through the above technical solution, by providing the first support plate 8 and the second support plate 12 , the purpose of stably supporting the worm 10 and the bidirectional screw 9 is achieved.

[0025] Guide grooves 13 are formed at both ends of the inner cavity of the base 5 , and the surfaces of the movable plates 14 are movably connected to the surfaces of the guide grooves 13 .

[0026] Through the above technical solution and the provision of the guide groove 13 , the purpose of guiding the movable plate 14 is achieved, thereby preventing the movable plate 14 from rotating during the movement.

[0027] The bottom of the outer surface of the base 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 4, the bottom of the support leg 3 is movably connected to the top of the bottom plate 4, and mounting holes are opened on all sides of the bottom plate 4.

[0028] Through the above technical solution, through the arrangement of the base plate 4 and the mounting holes, it is convenient for personnel to use bolts to install and fix the entire structure.

[0029] A discharge valve 6 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the left side of the fuel tank body 1, and lifting ears 2 are fixedly connected to the four sides of the upper end of the fuel tank body 1.

[0030] Through the above technical solution, the provision of the lifting lug 2 makes it easier for personnel to lift the oil tank body 1 .

[0031] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: by setting the support legs 3, the effect of supporting the fuel tank body 1 is achieved, and when the fuel tank body 1 needs to be fixed, the worm 10 is manipulated to rotate to drive the worm wheel 11 to rotate, and the rotation of the worm wheel 11 drives the bidirectional screw 9 to rotate, and under the action of the rotation of the bidirectional screw 9, the two movable plates 14 can be driven to move to the side away from each other, and the movement of the movable plate 14 can drive the pin rod 15 to move, so that the pin rod 15 can extend to the outside of the base 5 and be inserted into the pin hole 7 on the support legs 3, and the support legs 3, the fuel tank body 1 and the base 5 can be effectively locked and fixed, effectively avoiding the displacement of the fuel tank body 1 during use, and improving the overall safety of use.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. An oil tank for a ship, comprising a base (5), characterized in that: The outer surface of the base (5) is movably connected to support legs (3) on all sides, and the surface of the support legs (3) is provided with pin holes (7). The tops of the four support legs (3) are fixedly connected to the oil tank body (1). A worm (10) is movably connected between the middle ends of the two sides of the inner cavity of the base (5) through bearings. Both ends of the inner cavity of the base (5) are movably connected to a bidirectional screw (9) through bearings. A worm wheel (11) is fixedly installed at the middle end of the bidirectional screw (9), and the worm wheel (11) is meshed with the worm (10). Both ends of the bidirectional screw (9) are threadedly connected to a movable plate (14), and the surface of the movable plate (14) is fixedly connected to a pin rod (15).

2. The fuel tank for a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: A turntable (17) is fixedly connected to the front surface of the worm (10), screw holes (16) are provided on all sides of the turntable (17), and a fixing block (18) is fixedly connected to the front surface of the base (5), and a limiting bolt (19) is inserted into the surface of the fixing block (18).

3. The oil tank for a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle end of the worm (10) is movably connected to a first support plate (8) via a bearing, and the bottom of the first support plate (8) is fixedly connected to the middle end of the bottom of the inner cavity of the base (5). Both ends of the bidirectional screw (9) are movably connected to a second support plate (12) via a bearing, and the surface of the second support plate (12) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the base (5).

4. The oil tank for a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide grooves (13) are provided at both ends of the inner cavity of the base (5), and the surface of the movable plate (14) is movably connected to the surface of the guide groove (13).

5. The oil tank for a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer surface of the base (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom plate (4), the bottom of the support leg (3) is movably connected to the top of the bottom plate (4), and mounting holes are provided on all four sides of the bottom plate (4).

6. The oil tank for a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: A discharge valve (6) is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the left side of the oil tank body (1), and lifting ears (2) are fixedly connected to the four sides of the upper end of the oil tank body (1).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Oil tank for steamship

    CN210391473U