Low-pressure fire fighting device of self-discharging ship

By installing support, fire protection, and control components on the self-unloading vessel, and using sprinkler mains and sprinkler risers to cover the self-unloading boom area, the problem of insufficient fire protection system coverage on the self-unloading vessel was solved, enabling timely extinguishing of fires on the self-unloading boom.

CN223887268UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10JIANGSU YANGZI MITSUI SHIPBUILDING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520283588.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-21

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Technical Problem

The existing fire-fighting systems on self-unloading ships are insufficient to effectively cover all areas of the self-unloading boom, making it difficult to extinguish fires in a timely manner.

Method used

The self-unloading vessel is equipped with support components, fire protection components, and control components, including seawater tanks, fire pumps, sprinkler mains and sprinkler risers, which cover the working area of ​​the self-unloading boom with nozzles to provide reliable fire protection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves full coverage fire protection for the self-unloading boom area, ensuring that fires can be extinguished promptly and effectively.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a self-unloading ship low-pressure fire fighting device which comprises a supporting assembly, a fire fighting assembly and a control assembly, the supporting assembly comprises a main deck face and a self-unloading arm, one end of the self-unloading arm is arranged on the main deck face, and a base is arranged between the self-unloading arm and the main deck face; the fire-fighting assembly comprises a seawater tank, a fire-fighting water pump, a water inlet main pipe, a spraying main pipe and a plurality of spraying vertical pipes, the spraying main pipe is arranged on the two sides of the self-discharging arm in the axial direction of the self-discharging arm, the multiple spraying vertical pipes are arranged in the axial direction of the spraying main pipe, and the spraying vertical pipes are provided with at least two sets of nozzles in the axial direction; two ends of the water inlet main pipe are communicated with the seawater tank and the spraying main pipe; the control assembly comprises a control box which is electrically connected with the fire pump. The spraying pipes are arranged on the two sides of the self-discharging arm to cover the working area of the self-discharging arm, when a fire occurs in the area of the self-discharging arm, the fire pump pumps water in the seawater tank to the spraying pipes, the water is sprayed into the area of the self-discharging arm through the nozzles, and reliable fire protection is provided for the self-discharging arm.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fire protection technology for self-unloading ships, and in particular to a low-pressure fire protection device for self-unloading ships. Background Technology

[0002] Self-unloading ships are vessels specifically designed for transporting bulk cargoes (such as coal, ore, and sand), and are equipped with automatic unloading capabilities. Their core feature is the ability to unload cargo quickly without external equipment through a built-in conveyor system or dumping device, making them suitable for areas with limited port facilities.

[0003] In existing self-unloading ships, fire hydrants are only installed on the deck area. Since the self-unloading boom can rotate forward, backward, left, right, up, and down, in some operating positions, the fire water in the deck area cannot effectively cover all areas on the self-unloading boom. If a fire occurs inside the self-unloading boom, it is difficult to extinguish the fire in a timely and effective manner. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defect that the fire protection system of the self-unloading ship in the prior art is difficult to cover all areas of the self-unloading arm, which makes it difficult to extinguish the fire in time when the self-unloading arm is on fire.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships, comprising:

[0006] A support assembly, comprising a main deck surface and a self-unloading boom, wherein one end of the self-unloading boom is disposed on the main deck surface, and a base is disposed between the self-unloading boom and the main deck surface;

[0007] The fire-fighting assembly includes a seawater tank, a fire pump, a main water inlet pipe, a main sprinkler pipe, and multiple sprinkler risers. The seawater tank is located at the bottom of the main deck. The main sprinkler pipes are arranged along the axial direction of the unloading boom on both sides of the unloading boom. The multiple sprinkler risers are arranged along the axial direction of the main sprinkler pipe and are close to the height direction of the unloading boom. The sprinkler risers are connected to the main sprinkler pipe and have at least two sets of nozzles arranged along the axial direction. One end of the main water inlet pipe is connected to the seawater tank, and the other end of the main water inlet pipe passes through the base and is connected to the main sprinkler pipe. The fire pump is installed on the main water inlet pipe.

[0008] A control component, comprising a control box, which is electrically connected to the fire pump.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, a first throttle valve is provided at the end of the water inlet main pipe near the seawater tank.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, a second throttle valve is provided at the inlet end of the fire pump, and a third throttle valve is provided at the outlet end of the fire pump.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a filter is provided between the second throttle valve and the fire pump.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, a one-way valve is provided between the third throttle valve and the fire pump.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control component further includes a pressure sensor, which is disposed at both ends of the fire pump and is electrically connected to the control box.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a universal joint is provided between the water inlet main pipe and the spray main pipe. A corrugated expansion joint and a hose are respectively provided on both sides of the universal joint. The corrugated expansion joint is connected to the water inlet main pipe, and the hose is connected to the spray main pipe.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, an electromagnetic throttle valve is provided on the pipeline near one end of the main sprinkler pipe, and the electromagnetic throttle valve is electrically connected to the control box.

[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, a first ball valve is also provided on the main spray pipe, and a quick connector is provided on the first ball valve.

[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, a second ball valve is provided on the main water inlet pipe near the base, and a fire-fighting connector is provided on the second ball valve.

[0018] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0019] The present invention discloses a low-pressure fire-fighting device for a self-unloading vessel. By installing sprinkler main pipes and sprinkler risers on both sides of the self-unloading wall, the working area of ​​the self-unloading arm is covered. When a fire occurs in the area of ​​the self-unloading arm, the fire pump pumps water from the seawater tank to the sprinkler main pipes and sprinkler risers, and sprays the water into the area of ​​the self-unloading arm through nozzles, providing reliable fire protection for the self-unloading arm. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall pipeline structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Piping diagram of the fire protection components;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the self-unloading boom;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the local structure at point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the nozzle;

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. Support assembly; 2. Firefighting assembly; 3. Control assembly; 11. Main deck; 12. Self-unloading boom; 13. Base; 21. Seawater tank; 22. Fire pump; 23. Main inlet pipe; 24. Main sprinkler pipe; 25. Nozzle; 26. Universal joint; 27. Expansion joint; 28. Hose; 29. ​​Filter; 31. Control box; 32. Pressure sensor; 231. First throttle valve; 232. Second throttle valve; 233. Third throttle valve; 234. Check valve; 235. Solenoid throttle valve; 236. First ball valve; 237. Quick coupling; 238. Second ball valve; 239. Firefighting connection; 241. Sprinkler branch pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] Reference Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses a low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships, comprising:

[0029] Support assembly 1, the support assembly 1 includes a main deck surface 11 and a self-unloading arm 12, one end of the self-unloading arm 12 is disposed on the main deck surface 11, and a base 13 is disposed between the self-unloading arm 12 and the main deck surface 11;

[0030] Firefighting component 2 includes a seawater tank 21, a fire pump 22, a main water inlet pipe 23, a main sprinkler pipe 24, and multiple sprinkler risers 241. The seawater tank 21 is located at the bottom of the main deck surface 11. The main sprinkler pipe 24 is axially arranged on both sides of the self-unloading boom 12. The multiple sprinkler risers 241 are axially arranged along the main sprinkler pipe 24 and are close to the height direction of the self-unloading boom 12. The sprinkler risers 241 are connected to the main sprinkler pipe 24 and have at least two sets of nozzles 25 axially arranged. One end of the main water inlet pipe 23 is connected to the seawater tank 21, and the other end of the main water inlet pipe 23 passes through the base 13 and is connected to the main sprinkler pipe 24. The fire pump 22 is installed on the main water inlet pipe 23.

[0031] The control component 3 includes a control box 31, which is electrically connected to the fire pump 22.

[0032] The fire-fighting device of this invention is installed on a self-unloading vessel. A self-unloading boom 12 is mounted on the main deck 11 of the self-unloading vessel, and the self-unloading boom 12 can rotate at different angles via a base 13. The fire pump 22 in the fire-fighting assembly 2 provides power to pump water from the seawater tank 21 into the sprinkler main pipe 24, which then passes through sprinkler risers 241 and finally sprays water from nozzles 25. Specifically, the seawater tank 21 stores seawater and is positioned at the bottom of the main deck 11. The sprinkler main pipe 24 is axially positioned on both sides of the self-unloading boom 12. Multiple sprinkler risers 241 are equidistantly distributed axially along the sprinkler main pipe 24 and are positioned close to the height of the self-unloading boom 12. Each sprinkler riser 241 is equipped with at least two sets of nozzles 25, and each nozzle 25 is positioned directly facing the working area (conveyor belt) of the self-unloading boom 12. The spray area of ​​the multiple nozzles 25 covers the entire self-unloading boom 12. The electrical signal of the fire pump 22 is connected to the control box 31 to control the start and stop of the fire pump 22. When a fire occurs in the area of ​​the self-unloading boom 12, the fire pump 22 pumps the water in the seawater tank 21 to the sprinkler main pipe 24. After the seawater enters the sprinkler riser 251, it is sprayed into the area of ​​the self-unloading boom 12 through the nozzles 25, providing reliable fire protection for the self-unloading boom 12.

[0033] This utility model provides reliable fire protection for the self-unloading boom 12 by installing a main sprinkler pipe 24 and a sprinkler riser 241 on both sides of the self-unloading boom 12. When a fire occurs in the area of ​​the self-unloading boom 12, the fire pump 22 pumps water from the seawater tank 21 to the main sprinkler pipe 24 and the sprinkler riser 241, and sprays it into the area of ​​the self-unloading boom 12 through the nozzles 25.

[0034] Furthermore, a first throttle valve 231 is provided at one end of the water inlet main pipe 23 near the seawater tank 21. Specifically, the seawater tank 21 is used to store seawater, and the water flow from the seawater tank 21 to the water inlet main pipe 23 can be controlled by the first throttle valve 231.

[0035] Furthermore, the fire pump 22 is provided with a second throttle valve 232 at its inlet end and a third throttle valve 233 at its outlet end.

[0036] Specifically, a second throttle valve 232 and a third throttle valve 233 are installed on both sides of the fire pump 22. On the one hand, they can be used to adjust the flow rate of the fire pump 22, control the pressure of the entire pipeline, and protect the pump; on the other hand, they can facilitate subsequent inspection and maintenance.

[0037] Furthermore, a filter 29 is provided between the second throttle valve 232 and the fire pump 22.

[0038] Specifically, filter 29 is installed at the inlet of fire pump 22 to filter seawater inside seawater tank 21, preventing impurities from entering fire pump 22 and damaging its impeller; it also effectively prevents nozzle 25 from becoming clogged. As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the second throttle valve 232 facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of filter 29.

[0039] Furthermore, a check valve 234 is provided between the third throttle valve 233 and the fire pump 22. The check valve 234 prevents water from flowing back into the fire pump 22.

[0040] Furthermore, pressure sensors 32 are also provided at both ends of the fire pump 22, and the pressure sensors 32 are electrically connected to the control box 31.

[0041] Specifically, pressure sensors 32 are arranged before and after the fire pump 22 to monitor the status of the fire pump 22, prevent abnormal pressure of the fire pump 22, and ensure the normal operation of the fire pump 22. Preferably, the pressure sensors 32 are connected to the control box 31, and the pressure sensors 32 feed back the detected signals to the control box 31.

[0042] Furthermore, a universal joint 26 is provided between the water inlet main pipe 23 and the spray main pipe 24. A corrugated expansion joint 27 and a hose 28 are respectively provided on both sides of the universal joint 26. The corrugated expansion joint 27 is connected to the water inlet main pipe 23, and the hose 28 is connected to the spray main pipe 24.

[0043] Specifically, the corrugated expansion joint 27 can absorb the expansion and contraction of the vertical distance between the unloading boom 12 body and the steel pipe, preventing crushing and breakage. The universal joint 26 connected above the corrugated expansion joint 27 can rotate in the axial direction to counteract the effects of the unloading boom 12's rotation. If the universal joint 26 is not at the rotation center of the unloading boom 12, the unloading boom 12 may twist during rotation, causing the universal joint 26 to malfunction. The flexible hose 28 connects the steel pipe on the unloading boom 12 and the steel pipe at the base of the unloading boom 12, and has a certain degree of elasticity. This facilitates connection and effectively reduces the impact of the unloading boom 12's rotation on the universal joint 26.

[0044] Furthermore, an electromagnetic throttle valve 235 is installed on the pipeline of the main spray pipe 24 near the end of the main water inlet pipe 23, and the electromagnetic throttle valve 235 is electrically connected to the control box 31.

[0045] Specifically, the sprinkler main pipe 24 on the self-unloading boom 12 is divided into left and right branches, each with an electromagnetic throttle valve 235 as the main control valve to control each branch. Each sprinkler main pipe 24 is equipped with several nozzles 25 for fire coverage of the self-unloading boom 12. Similarly, the electromagnetic throttle valve 235 is communicatively connected to the control box 31, and the operating status of the electromagnetic throttle valve 235 is controlled by the control box 31.

[0046] Furthermore, a first ball valve 236 is also provided on the pipeline of the main spray pipe 24, and a quick connector 237 is provided on the first ball valve 236.

[0047] Specifically, each spray pipe 24 is equipped with a first ball valve 236 for backflushing inside the spray pipe 24. By connecting the quick connector 237 on the first ball valve 236 to compressed air, the inside of the spray pipe 24 is periodically purged to prevent blockage of the pipe and nozzle 25.

[0048] Furthermore, a second ball valve 238 is provided on the pipeline of the main water inlet 23 near the base 13, and a fire hose connector 239 is provided on the second ball valve 238.

[0049] Specifically, by installing the second ball valve 238, the ship's fire-fighting system can be integrated into the main water inlet pipe 23 to prevent the seawater tank 21 from running out of water or other emergencies. As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second ball valve 238 is equipped with a fire hose connector 239 for convenient and quick connection to fire-fighting pipelines.

[0050] In summary, this utility model introduces a low-pressure fire-fighting device for a self-unloading vessel. By installing a main sprinkler pipe 24 and a sprinkler riser 241 on both sides of the self-unloading wall to cover the working area of ​​the self-unloading arm 12, when a fire occurs in the area of ​​the self-unloading arm 12, the fire pump 22 pumps water from the seawater tank 21 to the main sprinkler pipe 24 and the sprinkler riser 241, and sprays it into the area of ​​the self-unloading arm 12 through the nozzles 25, providing reliable fire protection for the self-unloading arm 12.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A low-pressure fire-fighting device for a self-unloading ship, characterized in that, include: A support assembly, comprising a main deck surface and a self-unloading boom, wherein one end of the self-unloading boom is disposed on the main deck surface, and a base is disposed between the self-unloading boom and the main deck surface; The fire-fighting assembly includes a seawater tank, a fire pump, a main water inlet pipe, a main sprinkler pipe, and multiple sprinkler risers. The seawater tank is located at the bottom of the main deck. The main sprinkler pipes are arranged along the axial direction of the unloading boom on both sides of the unloading boom. The multiple sprinkler risers are arranged along the axial direction of the main sprinkler pipe and are close to the height direction of the unloading boom. The sprinkler risers are connected to the main sprinkler pipe and have at least two sets of nozzles arranged along the axial direction. One end of the main water inlet pipe is connected to the seawater tank, and the other end of the main water inlet pipe passes through the base and is connected to the main sprinkler pipe. The fire pump is installed on the main water inlet pipe. A control component, comprising a control box, which is electrically connected to the fire pump.

2. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first throttle valve is installed at the end of the main water inlet pipe near the seawater tank.

3. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fire pump is equipped with a second throttle valve at its inlet and a third throttle valve at its outlet.

4. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 3, characterized in that: A filter is installed between the second throttle valve and the fire pump.

5. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 3, characterized in that: A one-way valve is installed between the third throttle valve and the fire pump.

6. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control component also includes pressure sensors, which are located at both ends of the fire pump and are electrically connected to the control box.

7. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: A universal joint is provided between the water inlet main pipe and the spray main pipe. A corrugated expansion joint and a hose are respectively provided on both sides of the universal joint. The corrugated expansion joint is connected to the water inlet main pipe, and the hose is connected to the spray main pipe.

8. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electromagnetic throttle valve is installed on the main spray pipe near the end of the main water inlet pipe, and the electromagnetic throttle valve is electrically connected to the control box.

9. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main sprinkler pipe is also equipped with a first ball valve, which has a quick connector.

10. The low-pressure fire-fighting device for self-unloading ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second ball valve is installed on the main water inlet pipe near the base, and a fire hose connection is installed on the second ball valve.