Floating body

Abstract

The utility model discloses a floating body. The floating body comprises at least two layers of pipe fitting structures which are connected with each other, each pipe fitting structure comprises a pipe fitting with a pipe body, and each pipe body comprises a sealing layer, a foaming body, a reinforcing layer and a protective layer; the sealing layer is of a tubular structure; the foaming body is positioned in the internal pipeline of the sealing layer; the periphery of the sealing layer is sleeved with the reinforcing layer, and the reinforcing layer is made of a continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin material; and the protection layer is sleeved on the periphery of the enhancement layer. According to the floating body, due to the arrangement of the foaming body, water entering the sealing layer when a pipeline is broken is reduced, then the reduction degree of the floating capacity of the floating body is weakened, and due to the arrangement of the protective layer, the service life of a pipe fitting can be prolonged; and through the arrangement of the reinforcing layer, the strength of the pipe body can be improved, the impact resistance of the pipe body is improved, the pipe body can resist the impact of sea wind and sea waves, and then the floating platform can be used for a longer time.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of floating platform, and more particularly to a floating body. BACKGROUND

[0002] The marine floating platform provides buoyancy support for photovoltaic power generation equipment and provides a work surface for construction and operation and maintenance work. The floating body needs to withstand the impact of sea wind and sea waves in the sea and is easily damaged.

[0003] Therefore, the utility model provides a floating body to at least partially solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0004] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the summary part of the utility model, which will be further described in detail in the specific embodiment part. The summary part of the utility model does not mean to try to limit the key features and necessary technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to try to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a floating body, which comprises at least two layers of interconnected pipe structures, and the pipe structure comprises a pipe with a pipe body, and the pipe body comprises:

[0006] A sealing layer, which is configured in a tubular structure;

[0007] A foamed body, which is located in the internal pipeline of the sealing layer;

[0008] A reinforcing layer, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the sealing layer and is made of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin material;

[0009] A protective layer, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the reinforcing layer.

[0010] According to the floating body of the utility model, the foamed body reduces the water entering the inside of the sealing layer when the pipeline is broken, thereby reducing the degree of reduction of the floating ability of the floating body, and the protective layer can improve the service life of the pipe.

[0011] Optionally, the reinforcing layer comprises a continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic prepreg tape, which is wound around the outer periphery of the sealing layer.

[0012] Optionally, the pipe further comprises a plugging part, which is sealingly connected to the protective layer and covers the end face of the pipe.

[0013] Optionally, the pipe body further comprises a wire, the wire is located between the outer circumferential surface of the reinforcing layer and the protective layer, and at least part of the wire extends to the outside of the protective layer.

[0014] Optionally, the at least two layers of pipe structures comprise a first layer of pipe structures and a second layer of pipe structures, the first layer of pipe structures and the second layer of pipe structures are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the floating body, the length direction of the pipe of the first layer of pipe structures and the length direction of the pipe of the second layer of pipe structures intersect, the first layer of pipe structures and the second layer of pipe structures respectively comprise a plurality of pipes, the plurality of pipes of the first layer of pipe structures are arranged side by side, and the plurality of pipes of the second layer of pipe structures are arranged side by side.

[0015] Optionally, the pipe is configured as a spiral structure.

[0016] Optionally, the pipe of the first layer of pipe structures and the pipe of the second layer of pipe structures are locked by being wound around each other.

[0017] Optionally, the foamed body comprises one of polyethylene terephthalate, polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride.

[0018] Optionally, the sealing layer comprises one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide and polyvinylidene fluoride.

[0019] Optionally, the reinforcing layer comprises one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide and polyvinylidene fluoride, and / or

[0020] The protective layer comprises one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide and polyvinylidene fluoride. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to make the advantages of the present application more easily understood, the present application briefly described above will be described in more detail by referring to the specific embodiments shown in the drawings. It should be understood that these drawings only depict typical embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope of protection, and the present application will be described and explained in additional characteristics and details by means of the drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a floating body according to a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a floating body according to a preferred embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of a pipe body of the floating body of

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of a pipe body of the floating body of Figure 1 is a schematic view of the connection of the pipes of the two first layer pipe structures and the pipe body of the second layer pipe structure.

[0025] REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0026] 110: First layer of pipe structure; 120: Second layer of pipe structure

[0027] 130: Pipe fittings 131: Pipe body

[0028] 132: Sealing layer; 133: Foam body

[0029] 134: Reinforcing layer; 135: Protective layer

[0030] 136: Blocking Department Detailed Implementation

[0031] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0033] In this document, ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order.

[0034] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, this utility model may have other embodiments.

[0035] This invention provides a float. This float can be used in floating platforms. Floating platforms are used to provide buoyancy support for photovoltaic power generation equipment on water surfaces (e.g., sea surfaces), and to provide a working surface for construction and maintenance work. The float has better strength and stability, better impact resistance, and can withstand the impact of sea winds and waves, thus enabling the floating platform to be used for a longer period.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The float comprises at least two interconnected tubular structures. These at least two tubular structures include a first tubular structure 110 and a second tubular structure 120. The first tubular structure 110 and the second tubular structure 120 are arranged sequentially along the height direction of the float. This results in better strength and stability of the float, and improved impact resistance. The following explanation uses an example where the height direction of the float is parallel to the vertical direction.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, each pipe structure includes multiple pipe fittings 130. Each pipe fitting 130 includes a pipe body 131. Each pipe body 131 includes a sealing layer 132. The sealing layer 132 is constructed as a tubular structure. This reduces the possibility of leakage from the pipe body 131.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the tube body 131 also includes a foam body 133. The foam body 133 is located inside the pipe of the sealing layer 132. The low density of the foam body 133 can improve the buoyancy of the float. Therefore, it can reduce the amount of water entering the interior of the sealing layer 132 in the event of a pipe rupture, thereby mitigating the degree of reduction in the buoyancy of the float.

[0039] Furthermore, the foam 133 fills the internal channels of the sealing layer 132. This further reduces the amount of water entering the interior of the sealing layer 132 in the event of a channel rupture, thereby mitigating the decrease in the buoyancy of the float.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the tube body 131 also includes a reinforcing layer 134. The reinforcing layer 134 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the sealing layer 132. The reinforcing layer 134 is constructed as a continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin material. The continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin material is made of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin material. This increases the strength of the tube body 131 and improves its impact resistance.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the pipe body 131 also includes a protective layer 135. The protective layer 135 can be a resin component made of a resin material with UV resistance and anti-aging properties. The protective layer 135 is fitted around the outer periphery of the reinforcing layer 134. This protects the reinforcing layer 134, the sealing layer 132, and the foam 133, preventing them from directly contacting external elements such as water and light, thereby improving the UV resistance and anti-aging performance of the pipe 130.

[0042] In this embodiment, the foam 133 reduces the amount of water entering the sealing layer 132 when the pipe ruptures, thereby mitigating the decrease in the buoyancy of the float. The protective layer 135 can improve the service life of the pipe fitting 130. The reinforcing layer 134 can increase the strength of the pipe body 131, improve the impact resistance of the pipe body 131, and withstand the impact of sea winds and waves, thereby enabling the floating platform to be used for a longer period of time.

[0043] Optionally, the reinforcing layer 134 includes a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic prepreg tape. The continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic prepreg tape is wound around the outer periphery of the sealing layer 132. The continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic prepreg tape covers the outer peripheral surface of the sealing layer 132. This further increases the strength of the pipe body 131.

[0044] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 1 The fitting 130 also includes a sealing portion 136. The sealing portion 136 is sealingly connected to the protective layer 135. Specifically, the material of the sealing portion 136 can be the same as the material of the protective layer 135. The sealing portion 136 can be formed by heat-melting a sheet metal sheet to the protective layer 135. The edges of the ends of the sealing portion 136 and the protective layer 135 are circumferentially connected to ensure there are no gaps between them. The sealing portion 136 covers the end face of the pipe body 131. This seals the end of the pipe body 131, thereby preventing the possibility of water entering the pipe body 131.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the tube body 131 also includes a wire (not shown). The wire may be made of metal. The wire is conductive. The wire is located between the outer peripheral surface of the reinforcing layer 134 and the outer peripheral surface of the protective layer 135. At least a portion of the wire extends beyond the protective layer 135. Along the axial direction of the sealing layer 132, the wire extends from one end of the sealing layer 132 to the other. In this way, an external detection circuit can be connected via the wire to detect damage to the tube 130.

[0046] Specifically, the conductor can be formed into a sleeve-like structure. After the reinforcing layer 134 is formed, the sleeve-like structure formed by the conductor is fitted onto the outer periphery of the reinforcing layer 134, and then the protective layer 135 is formed. In this way, the conductor is embedded in the protective layer 135. Thus, the conductor is located between the outer peripheral surface of the reinforcing layer 134 and the outer peripheral surface of the protective layer 135.

[0047] In an embodiment not shown, the conductor may be wound around the outer peripheral surface of the reinforcing layer. In this case, the conductor is located between the outer peripheral surface of the reinforcing layer and the inner peripheral surface of the protective layer.

[0048] Please return Figure 1 and Figure 3 The length direction of the pipe fitting 130 in the first-layer pipe fitting structure 110 intersects (e.g., perpendicularly) the length direction of the pipe fitting 130 in the second-layer pipe fitting structure 120. Both the first-layer and second-layer pipe fitting structures 110 and 120 include multiple pipe fittings 130. The multiple pipe fittings 130 of the first-layer pipe fitting structure 110 are arranged side-by-side. The pipe fittings 130 of the first-layer pipe fitting structure 110 are connected to the pipe fittings 130 of the second-layer pipe fitting structure 120. The multiple pipe fittings 130 of the second-layer pipe fitting structure 120 are arranged side-by-side. Therefore, the strength of the buoy is high.

[0049] likeFigure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the tube 130 is constructed as a spiral structure. The axis AX of the spiral structure (the axis of rotation through which the tube winds to form the spiral structure) extends along the length of the tube 130. All tubes 130 in the first layer of the tube structure 110 have the same direction of rotation. All tubes 130 in the second layer of the tube structure 120 have the same direction of rotation. For example, the tube 130 can be configured as a structure similar to a helical spring. Therefore, the tube 130 has high elasticity, improving the impact resistance of the buoy.

[0050] The spiral structures of pipe fitting 130 in the first layer pipe fitting structure 110 and pipe fitting 130 in the second layer pipe fitting structure 120 are intertwined and locked together. Thus, the projections of pipe fitting 130 in the first layer pipe fitting structure 110 and pipe fitting 130 in the second layer pipe fitting structure 120 overlap on the projection plane. The overlapping portions of the projections of pipe fitting 130 in the first layer pipe fitting structure 110 and pipe fitting 130 in the second layer pipe fitting structure 120 interact, causing one of the pipe fittings in the first layer pipe fitting structure 110 to block the other, thereby preventing the pipe fittings in the first layer pipe fitting structure 110 and the pipe fittings in the second layer pipe fitting structure 120 from moving away from each other vertically and disengaging, thus locking them together. The projection plane is parallel to the axis of the spiral structure.

[0051] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, pipe fitting 130 of the first layer pipe fitting structure 110 is the first pipe fitting. Pipe fitting 130 of the second layer pipe fitting structure 120 is the second pipe fitting. The first pipe fitting and the second pipe fitting are intertwined and locked together.

[0052] The first fitting is located directly below the second fitting. In this way, the first fitting can prevent the second fitting from moving downwards and away from the first fitting.

[0053] The first fitting is positioned directly above the second fitting. This prevents the first fitting from moving upwards and thus avoids it moving away from the first fitting.

[0054] The second fitting is located directly below the first fitting. This allows the second fitting to block downward movement of the first fitting, preventing it from moving downwards and away from the second fitting.

[0055] The second fitting is located directly above the first fitting. In this way, the second fitting can block the upward movement of the first fitting, thus preventing the first fitting from moving upward and away from the second fitting.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the float is constructed of plates to ensure stable buoyancy in water.

[0057] Optionally, the foam 133 includes one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane (PU), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

[0058] The sealing layer 132 includes one of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).

[0059] The reinforcing layer 134 comprises one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyvinylidene fluoride.

[0060] The protective layer 135 includes one of modified polyethylene, modified polypropylene, modified polyamide, and modified polyvinylidene fluoride.

[0061] The manufacturing process of the float is as follows: the foam 133 can be extruded together with the sealing layer 132. The reinforcing layer 134 is wrapped around the outer periphery of the sealing layer 132. A wire is provided on the outer periphery of the reinforcing layer 134, and then a protective layer 135 can be extruded to form a tube 131. A sealing part 136 can be provided at the end of the tube 131 to form a fitting 130. After the fitting 130 is formed, it can be heated and then wound to form a bolt structure. Then, the fittings 130 of the first layer fitting structure 110 are arranged side by side, and each fitting 130 of the second layer fitting structure 120 is screwed into the fittings 130 of the first layer fitting structure 110 from the side, so that the spiral structure of the fittings 130 of the first layer fitting structure 110 and the spiral structure of the fittings 130 of the second layer fitting structure 120 are intertwined and locked together.

[0062] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the utility model to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0063] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Terms such as “component” as used herein may refer to a single part or a combination of multiple parts. Terms such as “installation” or “installation” as used herein may refer to one component being directly attached to another component or one component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment herein may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

Claims

1. A floating body, characterized in that, The buoy includes at least two interconnected tubular structures, each tubular structure including a tubular member having a tubular body, the tubular body comprising: A sealing layer, wherein the sealing layer is constructed in a tubular structure; A foam body located within an internal channel of the sealing layer; A reinforcing layer, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the sealing layer, is made of a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin material; A protective layer is fitted around the periphery of the reinforcing layer.

2. The buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing layer includes a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic prepreg tape, which is wound around the outer periphery of the sealing layer.

3. The buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipe fitting also includes a sealing part, which is sealed to the protective layer and covers the end face of the pipe fitting.

4. The buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tube also includes a conductor located between the outer peripheral surfaces of the reinforcing layer and the protective layer, with at least a portion of the conductor extending beyond the protective layer.

5. The buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least two-layer pipe structure includes a first-layer pipe structure and a second-layer pipe structure. The first-layer pipe structure and the second-layer pipe structure are arranged sequentially along the height direction of the float. The length directions of the pipes in the first-layer pipe structure and the length directions of the pipes in the second-layer pipe structure intersect. The first-layer pipe structure and the second-layer pipe structure each include a plurality of pipes. The plurality of pipes in the first-layer pipe structure are arranged side by side, and the plurality of pipes in the second-layer pipe structure are arranged side by side.

6. The buoy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pipe fitting has a spiral structure.

7. The buoy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pipes of the first layer pipe structure and the pipes of the second layer pipe structure are intertwined and locked together.

8. The buoyant according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The foam comprises one of polyethylene terephthalate, polyurethane, and polyvinyl chloride.

9. The buoyancy body according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The sealing layer comprises one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyvinylidene fluoride.

10. The buoyancy body according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The reinforcing layer comprises one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyvinylidene fluoride, and / or The protective layer comprises one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyvinylidene fluoride.

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