Large gas transport ship capable of eliminating view blind area
By setting up a platform or image acquisition device in the command area of a large gas transport ship, blind spots in the field of view are eliminated, and all-round monitoring is achieved, improving the operability and navigation safety of the ship.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422027770.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-20
AI Technical Summary
Large gas transport ships form blind spots in the field of vision due to the interference of the layout of fuel tanks and breathable masts, affecting the operator's field of vision and increasing navigation risks.
Set up a platform in the command area to increase the observation height and angle, or install an image acquisition device outside the command room to connect it to the display terminal to monitor and display the video of the surrounding environment of the hull in real time.
Eliminate blind spots in the field of vision, observers can fully understand the surrounding environment of the ship, improve navigation safety and operability, reduce collision risks, and optimize navigation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ships, in particular to a large gas transport ship capable of eliminating blind spots in visual field. Background Art
[0002] In the design and operation of large gas carriers (such as LNG carriers, LPG carriers, etc.), in order to meet the needs of long-distance and large-capacity transportation, several large fuel tanks are usually arranged on the deck. As the main container for storing liquefied gases (such as LNG and LPG), the fuel tank is huge in size. Due to its height and width, it will block the operator's direct line of sight to the front, sides and part of the rear area, forming some blind spots. The ventilation mast, as an important part of the ship's ventilation system, is responsible for discharging inert or harmful gases accumulated in the tank to ensure the safety of the ship. The layout of the two on the deck often restricts each other. They must meet their respective functional requirements while minimizing the impact on each other and the operator's vision.
[0003] However, in actual design, due to space limitations and functional requirements, it is often difficult to completely avoid the fuel tank and the breather mast from each other. Especially in areas such as the bow and stern, the layout of the fuel tank may directly block the breather mast, or the breather mast may be positioned too high, forming a visual obstruction with the fuel tank. This layout not only affects the normal operation of the breather mast, but more importantly, it greatly limits the operator's field of vision. When the fuel tank and the breather mast block each other, the operator's field of vision is severely restricted, forming a significant blind spot. In addition, the large size and complex hull structure of large gas tankers also exacerbate the problem of limited vision. Complex structures such as the ship's superstructure, masts, booms, cables, etc. may become obstacles to vision, especially in areas with dense hull structures such as the bow and stern, resulting in multiple blind spots, further increasing navigation risks. These blind spots may cover the front, sides, and even part of the rear area, making it difficult for the operator to obtain comprehensive environmental information during critical operations such as navigation, berthing, and collision avoidance. Specifically, blind spots can lead to the following problems:
[0004] (1) Difficulty in collision avoidance: Due to the inability to clearly see obstacles in front or on the side, the operator may make wrong judgments during the collision avoidance process, increasing the risk of collision.
[0005] (2) Improper channel selection: Limited vision will cause the operator to be unable to accurately judge the channel conditions and choose an inappropriate channel, which will affect navigation safety.
[0006] (3) Berthing errors: During the berthing process, the blind spot of vision causes the operator to be unable to accurately grasp the distance and angle between the dock and the ship, resulting in berthing errors.
[0007] (4) Insufficient control over the ship's dynamic performance: Limited vision affects the operator's control over the ship's dynamic performance, such as speed and heading, increasing the risk of the ship losing control. Utility Model Content
[0008] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a large gas tanker that can eliminate blind spots in the field of view, so as to solve the technical problem of blind spots in large gas tankers in the existing technology.
[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a large gas tanker capable of eliminating blind spots in vision, comprising: a hull, the hull comprising a bow, a hull and a stern; a command room provided at the stern, the command room provided with a command area; a platform provided outside the command area, the platform capable of increasing the observation height and angle to eliminate blind spots in vision; and / or an image acquisition device provided outside the command room, a display terminal communicatively connected to the image acquisition device provided directly above the command area, the image acquisition device being used to acquire real-time video images of the surrounding environment of the large gas tanker from various angles, and send the images to the display terminal for display.
[0010] As a more preferred embodiment, the platform includes multiple layers of observation platforms, each layer of observation platforms providing a field of view at a different height and angle.
[0011] As a more preferred embodiment, the platform includes a lifting platform, and a driving motor is provided on the lifting platform. The driving motor is used to drive the lifting platform to move up and down to provide fields of view at different heights and angles.
[0012] As a more preferred embodiment, a signal tower is further provided at the stern, and the image acquisition device is provided on the signal tower.
[0013] As a more preferred embodiment, the height of the platform is in the range of 180-250 mm.
[0014] As a more preferred embodiment, a main deck is provided on the upper surface of the hull, and one or more low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tanks are provided on the main deck.
[0015] As a more preferred embodiment, a fuel preparation device is further provided on the main deck, and the fuel preparation device is connected to the low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tank via a pressurization pipeline.
[0016] As a more preferred embodiment, an engine is provided inside the stern, and the fuel preparation equipment is connected to the engine via a gas pipeline.
[0017] As a more preferred embodiment, a ventilation mast for gas discharge and treatment is further provided on the main deck.
[0018] As a more preferred embodiment, the display terminal includes a display screen.
[0019] As described above, the large gas tanker capable of eliminating blind spots in vision involved in the present invention has the following beneficial effects: by providing a platform in the command area to increase the observation height and angle, the observer standing on the platform can see the sea situation in the distance more clearly, eliminating blind spots in vision; and / or by capturing real-time video images of the surrounding environment at various angles of the hull through the image acquisition device, and transmitting the real-time video images of the surrounding environment at various angles of the hull to the display terminal in real time for the observer to view, the image acquisition device effectively eliminates blind spots in vision through all-round and no-dead-angle monitoring, and the observer only needs to use the display terminal to fully understand the situation around the hull, forming a wider field of vision, such as the bottom, side or rear of the ship. By eliminating blind spots in vision, the observer can more comprehensively grasp the environmental information around the ship, which helps to discover potential dangerous factors in advance, thereby making more accurate and timely decisions, improving the operability of the ship, making operation simpler, correctly mooring, avoiding collisions, and improving the safety and seaworthiness of the ship's navigation. In complex waters or severe weather conditions, a wider field of view helps observers better plan routes, avoid unnecessary detours or delays, and improve navigation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 Shown is an observation perspective diagram of a large gas tanker with a platform added to eliminate blind spots in one embodiment of the present application.
[0021] Figure 2 Shown is another observation perspective diagram of a large gas tanker with a platform added to eliminate blind spots in one embodiment of the present application.
[0022] Figure 3 Shown is an observation perspective diagram of a large gas tanker that can eliminate blind spots in one embodiment of the present application after an image acquisition device is added.
[0023] Figure 4 Shown is another observation angle diagram of a large gas tanker that can eliminate blind spots in one embodiment of the present application after an image acquisition device is added.
[0024] Figure 5 Shown is an observation perspective diagram of a large gas tanker in the prior art.
[0025] Figure 6 Shown is a perspective diagram of the blind spot of a large gas tanker in the prior art.
[0026] Figure 7 Shown is a partial schematic diagram of a station in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. People familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.
[0028] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the utility model. Therefore, they have no technical substantive significance. Any structural modification, change in proportional relationship or adjustment of size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the utility model without affecting the efficacy and purpose that can be achieved by the utility model. The following detailed description should not be considered restrictive, and the scope of the embodiments of this application is limited only by the claims of the published patents. The terms used here are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. Spatial-related terms, such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "below", "below", "lower", "above", "upper", etc., may be used in the text to facilitate the description of the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and another element or feature.
[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," "holding," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.
[0030] Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprise", "include" indicate the presence of the described features, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms "or" and "and / or" used herein are interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination. Thus, "A, B, or C" or "A, B, and / or C" means "any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C". Exceptions to this definition occur only when the combination of elements, functions, or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way.
[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following embodiments are combined with the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention.
[0032] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the utility model provides a large gas transport ship capable of eliminating blind spots in vision, comprising: a hull comprising a bow, a hull and a stern;
[0033] A command room is provided at the stern, and a command area 1 is provided in the command room; a platform 6 is provided in the command area 1, and the platform 6 can increase the observation height and angle to eliminate blind spots in the field of vision; and / or an image acquisition device 4 is provided outside the command room, and a display terminal is provided directly above the command area 1 and is communicatively connected to the image acquisition device 4. The image acquisition device 4 is used to collect real-time video images of the surrounding environment of the large gas tanker from various angles and send them to the display terminal for display.
[0034] The large gas tanker of the present invention can eliminate blind spots in vision. A platform is provided in the command area to increase the observation height and angle, so that when the observer stands on the platform, he can see the sea situation in the distance more clearly, eliminating blind spots in vision; and / or the image acquisition device captures real-time video images of the surrounding environment at various angles of the hull, and transmits the real-time video images of the surrounding environment at various angles of the hull to the display terminal in real time for the observer to view. The image acquisition device effectively eliminates blind spots in vision through all-round and no-dead-angle monitoring. The observer only needs to use the display terminal to fully understand the situation around the hull, forming a wider field of vision, such as the bottom, side or rear of the ship. Therefore, by eliminating blind spots in vision, the observer can more comprehensively grasp the environmental information around the ship, which helps to discover potential dangerous factors in advance, thereby making more accurate and timely decisions, improving the operability of the ship, making operation simpler, and correctly mooring to avoid collisions, thereby improving the safety and seaworthiness of the ship's navigation. In complex waters or severe weather conditions, a wider field of view helps observers better plan routes, avoid unnecessary detours or delays, and improve navigation efficiency.
[0035] In this embodiment, if Figure 1-4 As shown, according to actual needs, the platform 6 can be provided only in the command area 1, or the image acquisition device 4 can be provided outside the command room, and a display terminal can be provided directly above the command area 1 to communicate with the image acquisition device 4. Alternatively, a platform can be provided in the command area 1, and an image acquisition device 4 can be provided outside the command room, and a display terminal can be provided directly above the command area 1 to communicate with the image acquisition device 4.
[0036] In this embodiment, if Figure 5-6 As shown, when there is no platform or image acquisition device 4, the deck fuel tanks 2 and the ventilation masts 3 are arranged on the main deck, causing mutual interference. There are two deck fuel tanks 2. Due to their large size and high height, they block the view of the observer 7. Although the ventilation masts 3 are relatively small, they are often located high and protruding, which has a certain impact on the view of the observer 7. In particular, the ventilation masts 3 arranged near the deck fuel tanks 2 are more likely to form a blind spot with the deck tanks, making it difficult for the observer 7 to observe certain key areas. Figure 6 As shown, blind spots ①, ②, and ③ are formed. The angle range of blind spot ① is 3.2°, the angle range of blind spot ② is 2°, and the angle range of blind spot ③ is 2.2°, which poses a challenge to the safe navigation and efficient operation of the ship.
[0037] It is worth noting that if Figure 1-2As shown, a platform 6 is provided in the command area 1, relative to Figure 3 As shown in the visual observation point, the visual angle of the observer 7 rises, forming a new visual observation point G, eliminating the blind spot of the visual field, so that the observer 7 can more comprehensively grasp the environmental information around the ship. Figure 3-4 As shown, an image acquisition device 4 is set outside the command room, relative to Figure 5 As shown in the visual observation point G, the sight angle of the image collection is increased, and real-time video images of the environment around the hull can be collected from various angles and transmitted to the display terminal in real time for the observer 7 to view. The image collection device 4 effectively eliminates blind spots through all-round and no-dead-angle monitoring. The observer 7 only needs to use the display terminal to fully understand the situation around the hull, forming a wider field of view, such as the bottom, side or rear of the ship. By eliminating blind spots, the observer 7 can more comprehensively grasp the environmental information around the ship, which helps to discover potential dangerous factors in advance, thereby making more accurate and timely decisions, improving the operability of the ship and making operation easier.
[0038] In this embodiment, the platform 6 comprises multiple observation platforms, each offering a different field of view at different heights and angles. This allows observers 7 to comprehensively monitor the vessel's navigation environment and surrounding waters, significantly reducing blind spots and effectively preventing obstructions to vision caused by the vessel's structure. This multi-layered observation platform allows observers 7 to detect potential navigation obstacles or dangerous situations earlier, effectively ensuring the vessel's safe navigation. This comprehensive field of view helps observers 7 more accurately assess navigation conditions, enabling more scientific and rational route planning and improving navigation efficiency.
[0039] In this embodiment, the platform 6 comprises a lifting platform equipped with a drive motor that drives the platform up and down to provide views at different heights and angles. As the lifting platform moves up and down, the observer 7 can obtain views from different angles, from low to high, thereby gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the vessel's surrounding environment and dynamics. By adjusting the observation height, blind spots caused by obstructions caused by the vessel's structure can be effectively reduced, improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of observations and providing earlier warnings for the vessel's navigation safety. Comprehensive visual coverage helps the observer 7 more accurately assess navigation conditions, enabling more scientific and rational decision-making and improving navigation efficiency.
[0040] In this embodiment, by adding a platform 6 at the command position and / or adding an image acquisition device 4 outside the command room, the blind spots of vision are eliminated, and the observer 7 can complete the observation task more easily, reducing the workload caused by long-term target searching or distance judgment, improving the operability of the ship, making the ship operation simpler, and improving the navigation safety and efficiency of the ship, enhancing the market competitiveness and overall value of the ship, enabling the ship to better adapt to different navigation environments and climatic conditions, and improving the adaptability and flexibility of the ship.
[0041] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 、 3 As shown, a signal tower 5 is also provided at the stern of the ship, and the image acquisition device 4 is provided on the signal tower 5. The signal tower 5 plays multiple roles for the ship during navigation at sea, such as navigation guidance, visual aid, and communication information service. These functions together constitute an important guarantee for the safety and smoothness of maritime traffic.
[0042] In this embodiment, the image acquisition device 4 includes but is not limited to: a camera, a video camera, a camera module integrated with an optical system or a CCD chip, a camera module integrated with an optical system and a CMOS chip, etc.
[0043] In this embodiment, if Figure 7 As shown, the height range of the platform 6 is 180-250 mm. Figure 7 The platform height shown is only one embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In practice, the platform height is set according to actual conditions.
[0044] In this embodiment, a main deck is provided on the upper surface of the hull, and one or more low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tanks 2 are provided on the main deck. The low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tanks 2 store low-temperature and high-pressure LPG.
[0045] In this embodiment, fuel preparation equipment is also installed on the main deck, connected to the low-temperature, high-pressure deck fuel tank 2 via a booster pipeline. An engine is installed within the stern, and the fuel preparation equipment is connected to the engine via a gas pipeline. LPG delivered from the low-temperature, high-pressure deck fuel tank 2 is pressurized and heated by the fuel preparation equipment before being delivered to the engine via the gas pipeline. The fuel preparation equipment is located on the main deck near the stern and includes a booster pump and a heat exchanger.
[0046] In this embodiment, the LPG booster pump is installed on the main deck and is connected to the low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tank 2 through a booster pipeline; the heat exchanger is connected to the LPG booster pump and is connected to the engine through a gas pipeline; the LPG delivered from the low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tank 2 is pressurized and heated by the LPG booster pump and the heat exchanger, and then delivered to the engine through the gas pipeline.
[0047] In this embodiment, a ventilation mast 3 for gas discharge and treatment is also provided on the main deck. The timely discharge of excess gas through the ventilation mast 3 can effectively prevent the liquid cargo tank from being damaged due to overpressure, thereby ensuring the integrity and sealing of the tank.
[0048] In this embodiment, the display terminal includes a display screen. The display screen is communicatively connected to the image acquisition device 4. The observer 7 can fully understand the situation around the ship through the display screen, more comprehensively grasp the environmental information around the ship, and help to identify potential hazards in advance, thereby making more accurate and timely decisions, improving the operability of the ship and making it easier to operate.
[0049] In this embodiment, the ship further comprises a plurality of cryogenic storage tanks, which are sequentially arranged along the bow and stern directions of the ship below the main deck. The gas transported by the large gas tanker is stored in the cryogenic storage tanks.
[0050] In summary, the present application provides a large gas tanker that can eliminate blind spots in vision. A platform is provided in the command area to increase the observation height and angle, so that when the observer stands on the platform, he can see the sea situation in the distance more clearly, eliminating blind spots in vision; and / or the image acquisition device captures real-time video images of the surrounding environment at various angles of the hull, and transmits the real-time video images of the surrounding environment at various angles of the hull to the display terminal in real time for the observer to view. The image acquisition device effectively eliminates blind spots in vision through all-round and no-dead-angle monitoring. The observer only needs to use the display terminal to fully understand the situation around the hull, forming a wider field of vision, such as the bottom, side or rear of the ship. By eliminating blind spots in vision, the observer can more comprehensively grasp the environmental information around the ship, which helps to discover potential dangerous factors in advance, thereby making more accurate and timely decisions, improving the operability of the ship, making operation simpler, correctly mooring, avoiding collisions, and improving the safety and seaworthiness of the ship's navigation. In complex waters or adverse weather conditions, a wider field of view helps observers better plan routes, avoid unnecessary detours or delays, and improve navigation efficiency. Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial application value.
[0051] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed in the present invention are intended to be covered by the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A large gas tanker capable of eliminating blind spots, characterized in that: include: The hull comprises a bow, a hull and a stern; A command room is provided at the stern, and a command area is provided in the command room; a platform is provided in the command area, and the platform can increase the observation height and angle to eliminate blind spots in the field of vision; and / or an image acquisition device is provided outside the command room, and a display terminal connected to the image acquisition device for communication is provided directly above the command area, and the image acquisition device is used to collect real-time video images of the surrounding environment of the large gas tanker from various angles and send them to the display terminal for display.
2. The large gas tanker capable of eliminating blind spots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform includes multiple layers of observation platforms, each layer of observation platforms provides a field of view at a different height and angle.
3. The large gas carrier capable of eliminating blind spots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform includes a lifting platform, and a driving motor is provided on the lifting platform. The driving motor is used to drive the lifting platform to move up and down to provide fields of view at different heights and angles.
4. The large gas tanker capable of eliminating blind spots according to claim 1, characterized in that: A signal tower is also provided at the stern, and the image acquisition device is provided on the signal tower.
5. The large gas tanker capable of eliminating blind spots of vision according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height range of the platform is 180-250 mm.
6. The large gas carrier capable of eliminating blind spots of vision according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the hull is provided with a main deck, and one or more low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tanks are arranged on the main deck.
7. The large gas carrier capable of eliminating blind spots of vision according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main deck is also provided with fuel preparation equipment, which is connected to the low-temperature and high-pressure deck fuel tank through a booster pipeline.
8. The large gas carrier capable of eliminating blind spots of vision according to claim 7, characterized in that: An engine is provided inside the stern, and the fuel preparation equipment is connected to the engine via a gas pipeline.
9. The large gas tanker capable of eliminating blind spots of vision according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display terminal includes a display screen.