Rubber boat with novel oil tank mounting structure

By installing a fuel tank on the front of the inflatable boat and using pressure sensors and protective fabric to monitor position changes, the problems of fuel tank space occupation and loosening/falling off were solved, achieving safe and stable fuel tank installation.

CN223821937UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23WEIHAI SWIFT YACHT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520545040.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-26

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Technical Problem

The current method of installing fuel tanks on rubber boats occupies space for carrying people and cargo, and is prone to loosening or falling off during operation, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

The fuel tank is installed on the front of the inflatable boat, and the fuel transmission pipe is hidden with Velcro. Pressure sensors are used to detect changes in the position of the fuel tank and the fuel transmission pipe. Combined with the observation of the fuel tank's position changes with the protective cloth, stability and safety are ensured.

Benefits of technology

The fuel tank does not occupy the space for carrying people or goods, the concealed transmission oil pipe does not affect the aesthetics, and the sensors and protective cloth monitor position changes in real time, improving safety and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rubber boat with a novel oil tank mounting structure, and belongs to the technical field of rubber boats. The rubber dinghy comprises a rubber dinghy body, an oil tank is installed in the rubber dinghy body, an oil outlet is formed in the outer side of the oil tank, a mounting plate is placed in the oil outlet, a plurality of bolts are installed on the outer side of the mounting plate in a threaded mode, the bolts penetrate through the oil tank in a threaded mode, and an oil conveying pipe is fixedly connected into the mounting plate. One end of the oil conveying pipe penetrates through the rubber dinghy body, and a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners are fixedly installed in the rubber dinghy body. According to the rubber dinghy, the oil tank is installed on the front side of the rubber dinghy body, people and object carrying space is not occupied, meanwhile, the oil tank is located within the sight range of a driver, and extra attention is not needed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inflatable boat technology, and in particular to an inflatable boat with a novel fuel tank mounting structure. Background Technology

[0002] Inflatable boats are small water vehicles, usually made of durable rubber or PVC materials, with good waterproof and tear-resistant properties. They are not only lightweight, easy to carry and operate, but also have a variety of uses, including recreation, emergency rescue and special operations.

[0003] Currently, fuel tanks in commercially available inflatable boats are typically installed in the middle or stern of the boat, near the outboard motor, and secured with clips or straps. While this installation is simple, it significantly reduces the boat's carrying space. When the boat is in motion, the resulting rocking and swaying can cause the fuel tank to loosen, potentially leading to fuel line blockage or even detachment. This requires constant monitoring and poses a significant safety hazard. Therefore, this paper proposes a new type of fuel tank installation structure for inflatable boats. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a novel fuel tank mounting structure for inflatable boats.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A novel fuel tank mounting structure for an inflatable boat includes an inflatable boat body, a fuel tank installed inside the inflatable boat body, an oil outlet on the outer side of the fuel tank, a mounting plate placed inside the oil outlet, multiple bolts threaded onto the outer side of the mounting plate, the multiple bolts threaded through the fuel tank, a transmission oil pipe fixedly connected inside the mounting plate, one end of the transmission oil pipe penetrating the inflatable boat body, multiple Velcro straps fixedly installed inside the inflatable boat body, a threaded rod fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the fuel tank, a threaded cylinder threaded onto the outer side of the threaded rod, a sliding rod slidably connected to the other end of the threaded cylinder, a top plate fixedly connected to the side of the sliding rod away from the threaded cylinder, a first spring fixedly connected between the sliding rod and the threaded cylinder, and a first pressure sensor fixedly connected between the sliding rod and the threaded cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, a detection assembly is installed on the upper side of the oil tank. The detection assembly includes a movable frame that is slidably installed on the upper side of the oil tank. A second pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable frame. Two connecting rods are also hinged to the inner side of the movable frame. Scissor rods are hinged to the outer sides of the two connecting rods. The two scissor rods are rotatably connected to a middle rod. An arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the outer sides of the two scissor rods. A plurality of second springs are fixedly connected between the two arc-shaped plates.

[0008] Preferably, a rubber protective pad is fixedly connected inside the arc-shaped plate.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of handrails are fixedly connected to the outside of the rubber boat body, and each handrail is fitted with an anti-slip rubber sleeve on its outside.

[0010] Preferably, a protective cloth is fixedly connected to the outside of the rubber boat body, and the protective cloth is located on the upper side of the fuel tank.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. Firstly, in this device, the fuel tank is installed on the front side of the inflatable boat body, which does not occupy the space for carrying people and cargo, and the fuel tank is within the driver's line of sight, requiring no extra attention;

[0013] 2. Secondly, after the fuel tank and transmission hose are installed, the transmission hose can be hidden inside the inflatable boat body with the help of Velcro, reducing any adverse impact on the aesthetics of the inflatable boat.

[0014] 3. Then, during the movement of the inflatable boat, under the action of the first pressure sensor and the protective cloth, if the protective cloth deforms during the subsequent movement of the inflatable boat, it indicates that the position of the fuel tank relative to the inflatable boat may have changed, and it needs to be checked in time. If the electrical signal emitted by the first pressure sensor changes, it indicates that the position of the fuel tank relative to the inflatable boat has changed, and it needs to be checked in time.

[0015] 4. Finally, if the electrical signal emitted by the second pressure sensor changes during the movement of the inflatable boat, it indicates that the position of the transmission oil pipe relative to the oil tank has changed, and it needs to be checked in time. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rubber boat with a novel fuel tank mounting structure proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fuel tank in a rubber boat, which is based on a novel fuel tank mounting structure proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0020] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram showing the unfolded connection of the threaded rod, threaded cylinder, and sliding rod in a rubber boat with a novel fuel tank mounting structure proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component in a rubber boat with a novel fuel tank mounting structure proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection of the detection component in a rubber boat with a novel fuel tank mounting structure proposed in this utility model from another angle.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Inflatable boat body, 2. Handrail, 3. Protective cloth, 4. Velcro, 5. Oil transmission pipe, 6. Oil tank, 7. Top plate, 8. Arc plate, 9. Oil outlet, 10. Mounting plate, 11. Bolt, 12. Threaded rod, 13. Threaded cylinder, 14. Sliding rod, 15. First spring, 16. First pressure sensor, 17. Scissor lift, 18. Connecting rod, 19. Moving frame, 20. Intermediate rod, 21. Second spring, 22. Second pressure sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Reference Figures 1-7 A novel inflatable boat with a fuel tank 6 mounting structure includes an inflatable boat body 1. Multiple handrails 2 are fixedly connected to the outside of the inflatable boat body 1. Each handrail 2 is fitted with an anti-slip rubber sleeve on its outside. A fuel tank 6 is installed inside the inflatable boat body 1. An oil outlet 9 is opened on the outside of the fuel tank 6. An installation plate 10 is placed inside the oil outlet 9. Multiple bolts 11 are threaded on the outside of the installation plate 10. The multiple bolts 11 are threaded through the fuel tank 6. A transmission oil pipe 5 is fixedly connected inside the installation plate 10. One end of the transmission oil pipe 5 passes through the inflatable boat body 1. Multiple Velcro straps 4 are fixedly installed inside the inflatable boat body 1. A threaded rod 12 is fixedly connected to the upper outside of the fuel tank 6. A threaded cylinder 13 is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod 12. A sliding rod 14 is slidably connected to the other end of the threaded cylinder 13. A top plate 7 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding rod 14 away from the threaded cylinder 13. A first spring 15 is fixedly connected between the sliding rod 14 and the threaded cylinder 13. A first pressure sensor 16 is also fixedly connected between the sliding rod 14 and the threaded cylinder 13.

[0025] The first pressure sensor 16 can sense pressure and convert the sensed pressure into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the corresponding control center (such as a computer). Finally, the control center transmits the obtained electrical signal to the relevant personnel. This is existing technology and will not be elaborated further.

[0026] A detection assembly is installed on the upper side of the oil tank 6. The detection assembly includes a movable frame 19 that is slidably installed on the upper side of the oil tank 6. A second pressure sensor 22 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable frame 19. Two connecting rods 18 are also hinged to the inner side of the movable frame 19. Scissor rods 17 are hinged to the outer side of the two connecting rods 18. The two scissor rods 17 are rotatably connected to a middle rod 20. An arc plate 8 is also fixedly connected to the outer side of the two scissor rods 17. Multiple second springs 21 are fixedly connected between the two arc plates 8. A rubber protective pad is fixedly connected inside the arc plate 8, which can better protect the transmission oil pipe 5. The structure, function and principle of the second pressure sensor 22 are the same as those of the first pressure sensor 16. Both are relatively mature technologies in real life, and will not be described in detail.

[0027] A protective cloth 3 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rubber boat body 1. The protective cloth 3 is located on the upper side of the fuel tank 6. While improving the aesthetics, when the position of the fuel tank 6 changes significantly, the fuel tank 6 will cause the protective cloth 3 to deform. Thus, by observing the protective cloth 3, it can be roughly determined whether the position of the fuel tank 6 has changed.

[0028] In this invention, firstly, the fuel tank 6 is installed on the front side of the inflatable boat body 1 using a buckle and rope. Then, the transmission oil pipe 5 passes through the inflatable boat body 1 and connects to the power equipment on the rear side of the inflatable boat body 1. This is existing technology and will not be described in detail. After installation, the transmission oil pipe 5 is hidden by the Velcro 4. Then, the threaded cylinder 13 is rotated, causing the threaded cylinder 13 to move upward relative to the threaded rod 12 until the threaded cylinder 13 abuts against the inner wall of the inflatable boat body 1. At this time, the first pressure sensor 16 emits a corresponding electrical signal. If the electrical signal emitted by the first pressure sensor 16 changes during the subsequent movement of the inflatable boat body 1, it indicates that the position of the fuel tank 6 relative to the inflatable boat body 1 has changed, and it needs to be checked in time. After the transmission oil pipe 5 is installed, the second pressure sensor 22 abuts against the threaded rod 12 and also emits a corresponding electrical signal. If the electrical signal emitted by the second pressure sensor 22 changes during the movement of the inflatable boat body 1, it indicates that the position of the transmission oil pipe 5 relative to the fuel tank 6 has changed, and it needs to be checked in time.

Claims

1. A new type of oil tank mounting structure's rubber boat comprising a rubber boat body (1), characterized in that, The rubber dinghy body (1) is provided with an oil tank (6), an oil outlet (9) is formed on the outer side of the oil tank (6), a mounting plate (10) is placed in the oil outlet (9), a plurality of bolts (11) are threadedly mounted on the outer side of the mounting plate (10), the plurality of bolts (11) are threadedly penetrated in the oil tank (6), a transmission oil pipe (5) is fixedly connected in the mounting plate (10), one end of the transmission oil pipe (5) penetrates the rubber dinghy body (1), a plurality of magic tapes (4) are fixedly installed in the rubber dinghy body (1), a threaded rod (12) is fixedly connected on the outer side of the oil tank (6), a threaded cylinder (13) is threadedly connected on the outer side of the threaded rod (12), a sliding rod (14) is slidably connected on the other end of the threaded cylinder (13), a top plate (7) is fixedly connected on the side of the sliding rod (14) away from the threaded cylinder (13), a first spring (15) is fixedly connected between the sliding rod (14) and the threaded cylinder (13), and a first pressure sensor (16) is also fixedly connected between the sliding rod (14) and the threaded cylinder (13).

2. A new type of rubber boat with tank mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The oil tank (6) is provided with a detection assembly, the detection assembly comprises a moving frame (19) slidably installed on the upper side of the oil tank (6), a second pressure sensor (22) is fixedly connected on the side wall of the moving frame (19), two connecting rods (18) are hingedly connected on the inner side of the moving frame (19), two scissor levers (17) are hingedly connected on the outer sides of the two connecting rods (18), a middle rod (20) is rotatably connected between the two scissor levers (17), arc-shaped plates (8) are fixedly connected on the outer sides of the two scissor levers (17), and a plurality of second springs (21) are fixedly connected between the two arc-shaped plates (8).

3. A new type of rubber boat with tank mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The arc-shaped plate (8) is fixedly connected with a rubber protective pad.

4. A new type of rubber boat with tank mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of handrails (2) are fixedly connected on the outer side of the rubber dinghy body (1), an anti-skid rubber sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of each handrail (2).

5. A new type of rubber boat with tank mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective cloth (3) is fixedly connected on the outer side of the rubber dinghy body (1), and the protective cloth (3) is located on the upper side of the oil tank (6).