Marine electric tarpaulin covering equipment
By installing fixed tracks and traction units on ships, and using drive and guide mechanisms to automatically control the unfolding and closing of tarpaulins, the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency caused by manual operation in existing technologies are solved, and efficient tarpaulin operation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520525493.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-24
AI Technical Summary
The sliding operation of existing ship tarpaulin racks requires manual operation, resulting in high labor intensity and low efficiency.
Using a fixed track and traction unit, the tarpaulin cover is automatically opened and closed through a drive mechanism and a guide mechanism, reducing manual operation.
It enables efficient deployment and closure of the tarpaulin cover, reducing the labor intensity of staff and improving operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of marine equipment, and more specifically, relates to a marine electric tarpaulin cover device. Background Technology
[0002] Shipping is widely used in cargo transportation due to its relatively low freight costs and large carrying capacity. However, most existing ships have open-top cabins. When transporting goods that require protection from sun and moisture, tarpaulins are usually used to cover the top openings of the cabins to prevent the goods from getting wet or exposed to the sun.
[0003] In related technologies, ships are usually equipped with several tarpaulin frames that slide on the ship. The tarpaulin cover is evenly connected to the tarpaulin frames. The tarpaulin cover can be opened and closed by sliding the tarpaulin frames, thereby opening and closing the opening on the top of the cabin. However, at present, the sliding of the tarpaulin frames can mostly only be done manually by manpower. The operation is relatively troublesome and laborious, resulting in high labor intensity and low efficiency for the staff. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides a marine electric tarpaulin covering device, which aims to solve the problems of laborious operation, high labor intensity, and low efficiency in manually driving the tarpaulin frame to open and close the tarpaulin cover.
[0005] This application provides a marine electric tarpaulin covering device, specifically comprising two parallel and symmetrically arranged fixed tracks. Each fixed track has at least one traction unit. The traction unit includes a support frame body, a drive mechanism, and a guide mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a roller and a drive component. The roller is rotatably connected to the support frame body with its rotation axis horizontally arranged. The drive component is mounted on the support frame body to drive the roller to rotate. The guide mechanism is connected to the support frame body for guidance.
[0006] Compared with the prior art, the above-described technical solution conceived in this application, by installing a fixed track on the hull, enables two traction units to move on the fixed track and be guided by a guide mechanism, thereby moving the tarpaulin cover by a belt. This eliminates the need for manual operation, achieving the beneficial effect of efficiently unfolding and closing the tarpaulin cover and reducing the labor intensity of workers.
[0007] As a further preferred embodiment, the bottom of the support frame body is provided with an installation groove, and the roller is located between the inner walls of both sides of the installation groove.
[0008] As a further preferred embodiment, the rollers are provided in two.
[0009] As a further preferred embodiment, the driving component includes a drive motor, a driving gear, and two driven gear rings. The drive motor is fixedly mounted on the support frame body, and the output shaft of the drive motor is parallel to the rotation axis of the roller. The driving gear is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, and the driven gear rings are coaxially fixedly connected to one side of the roller. The driving gear meshes with both driven gear rings.
[0010] As a further preferred embodiment, the guiding mechanism includes a connecting frame, a guide wheel, and a guide rail. The connecting frame is detachably connected to the main body of the support frame, the guide wheel is fixedly connected to the connecting frame, and the guide rail is fixedly connected to the fixed rail and arranged in the same direction. The guide rail has a guide groove for accommodating the guide wheel.
[0011] As a further preferred embodiment, the traction unit also includes a pressure reduction mechanism disposed on the support frame body.
[0012] As a further preferred embodiment, the pressure-reducing mechanism includes a slide rail, a slider, a pressure-reducing wheel, and an adjusting component. The slide rail is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove in a vertical direction. The slider and the slide rail are slidably connected. The pressure-reducing wheel is rotatably connected to the slider, and its rotation axis is parallel to the rotation axis of the wheel. The threaded rod is rotatably connected to the slider, and its rotation axis is vertically arranged. The threaded rod passes through the main body of the support frame and is threadedly connected and adapted.
[0013] As a further preferred embodiment, the traction unit also includes a positioning mechanism for fixing the moving position of the support frame body.
[0014] As a further preferred embodiment, the positioning mechanism includes a linear cylinder and an anti-slip block. The linear cylinder is fixedly mounted on the main body of the support frame, and the anti-slip block is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the linear cylinder. The linear cylinder drives the anti-slip block to abut against the hull.
[0015] As a further preferred embodiment, the support frame body is provided with several mounting holes.
[0016] In summary, compared with the prior art, the technical solutions conceived in this application have the following main technical advantages:
[0017] 1. This application installs two fixed rails on both sides of the hull, and sets up two traction units that move on the fixed rails. At the same time, the traction unit guides the overall movement direction of the traction unit. The traction unit can drive the tarpaulin cover to move without manual operation, which can efficiently realize the unfolding and closing of the tarpaulin cover, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the top opening of the cabin, and reducing the labor intensity of the staff.
[0018] 2. By incorporating a pressure-reducing mechanism, this application enables a more uniform pressure distribution on the support frame body from the tarpaulin frame, thereby reducing the friction between the rollers and the fixed track and improving the movement stability of the traction unit. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tarpaulin covering device connected to the tarpaulin frame provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the support frame main body provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the sliding mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the sliding frame provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0024] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same elements or structures, wherein:
[0025] 1. Fixed track; 2. Traction unit; 21. Support frame body; 211. Mounting slot; 22. Drive mechanism; 221. Roller; 222. Drive motor; 223. Drive gear; 224. Driven gear ring; 23. Guide mechanism; 231. Connecting frame; 232. Guide wheel; 233. Guide track; 2331. Guide groove; 24. Pressure reduction mechanism; 241. Slide rail; 242. Slider; 243. Pressure reduction wheel; 244. Threaded rod; 25. Positioning mechanism; 251. Linear cylinder; 252. Anti-slip block; 3. Sliding mechanism; 31. Sliding frame; 32. Driven wheel. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0027] Reference Figure 1-3The present application discloses a marine electric tarpaulin device comprising two parallel and symmetrically arranged fixed tracks 1 on both sides of the ship's hull and cabin. Each fixed track 1 has at least one traction unit 2. In this embodiment, each fixed track 1 is equipped with one traction unit 2. A tarpaulin frame is used, and its two ends are respectively installed on the two traction units 2. After the tarpaulin is connected to the tarpaulin frame, the traction unit 2 can drive the tarpaulin to move without manual operation, thus achieving efficient opening and closing of the tarpaulin.
[0028] In this embodiment, multiple tarpaulin frames are arrayed between two fixed tracks 1. One tarpaulin frame is connected to a traction unit 2, which moves the tarpaulin frame. The tarpaulin frame in the middle is slidably connected to the fixed track 1 via a sliding mechanism 3. The tarpaulin cover is placed over the multiple tarpaulin frames, allowing the tarpaulin cover to open and close evenly. In another feasible embodiment, two traction units 2 are installed on each fixed track 1. That is, the tarpaulin frames at both ends of the fixed track 1 are connected to the traction units 2, and the tarpaulin frame in the middle is slidably connected to the fixed track 1 via a sliding mechanism 3, thereby enabling the tarpaulin cover to open and close in different directions.
[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, the traction unit 2 includes a support frame body 21, a drive mechanism 22, a guide mechanism 23, a pressure reduction mechanism 24, and a positioning mechanism 25. The support frame body 21 is a rectangular box structure with several mounting holes on its top, allowing the tarpaulin frame to be bolted into these holes. Its bottom has a mounting groove 211. The drive mechanism 22 includes rollers 221 and a drive component. Two rollers 221 are provided, each rotatably connected between the inner walls of the mounting groove 211 on both sides of the support frame body 21, with their rotation axes horizontally positioned. The drive component is fixedly mounted on the support frame body 21 to drive the two rollers 221 to rotate, thereby enabling the traction unit 2 to move as a whole. To drive the rollers 221 to rotate, the drive component includes a drive motor 22. 2. The drive gear 223 and two driven gear rings 224 are fixedly mounted on one side of the support frame body 21, such that the output shaft of the drive motor 222 is parallel to the rotation shaft of the roller 221. The drive gear 223 is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 222, and the driven gear rings 224 are coaxially fixedly connected to the side of the roller 221 near the drive motor 222. The drive gear 223 meshes with both driven gear rings 224. When the drive motor 222 is started, it drives the drive gear 223 to rotate, thereby driving the driven gear and the roller 221 to rotate, so that the support frame body 21 moves.
[0030] More specifically, to improve the accuracy of the traction unit 2's movement direction, a guide mechanism 23 is connected to the support frame body 21 for guidance. In this embodiment, the guide mechanism 23 includes a connecting frame 231, a guide wheel 232, and a guide rail 233. The connecting frame 231 is detachably connected to the support frame body 21 by bolts. The guide wheel 232 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame 231. The guide rail 233 is fixedly connected to the fixed rail 1 and has the same layout direction. The guide rail 233 has a guide groove 2331 for accommodating the guide wheel 232. When the support frame body 21 moves, the guide wheel 232 is always located in the guide groove 2331, thereby causing the support frame body 21 to move along the opening direction of the guide groove 2331.
[0031] Furthermore, the pressure-reducing mechanism 24 is disposed on the support frame body 21 to disperse the pressure generated by the tarpaulin frame on the roller 221. In this embodiment, two sets of pressure-reducing mechanisms 24 are provided. The pressure-reducing mechanism 24 includes a slide rail 241, a slider 242, a pressure-reducing wheel 243, and a threaded rod 244. The slide rail 241 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 211 in the vertical direction. The slider 242 is slidably connected to the slide rail 241 and slides in the vertical direction. The pressure-reducing wheel 243 is rotatably connected to the slider 242 and its rotation axis is parallel to the rotation axis of the roller 221. One end of the threaded rod 244 is rotatably connected to the slider 242 and its rotation axis is vertically arranged. The threaded rod 244 passes through the support frame body 21 and is threadedly connected. By rotating the threaded rod 244, its height position can be adjusted, thereby driving the slider 242 and the pressure-reducing wheel 243 to move.
[0032] Furthermore, to fix the position of the support frame body 21 after it has been moved, a positioning mechanism 25 is installed on the support frame body 21. In this embodiment, the positioning mechanism 25 includes a linear cylinder 251 and an anti-slip block 252. The linear cylinder 251 is fixedly installed on the support frame body 21 by bolts, and the anti-slip block 252 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the linear cylinder 251. The linear cylinder 251 drives the anti-slip block 252 to abut against the hull, thereby increasing the friction and fixing the position of the support frame body 21, preventing the support frame body 21 from sliding and resulting in poor unfolding and closing of the tarpaulin cover. The linear cylinder 251 can also be a linear motor or other linear drive components.
[0033] To improve the sliding stability of the tarpaulin frame located in the middle, the sliding mechanism 3 includes a sliding frame 31 and a driven wheel 32. The driven wheel 32 is rotatably connected to the sliding frame 31 and its rotation axis is parallel to the rotation axis of the roller 221. Multiple driven wheels 32 can be provided as needed. The sliding frame 31 is fixedly connected to the tarpaulin frame by bolts, and a guide mechanism 23 is connected to the sliding frame 31 to ensure the accuracy of the moving direction of the sliding mechanism 3.
[0034] It should be understood that expressions such as "comprising" and "may include" as used in this application indicate the existence of the disclosed functions, operations, or constituent elements, and do not limit one or more additional functions, operations, and constituent elements. In this application, terms such as "comprising" and / or "having" may be interpreted as indicating a specific characteristic, number, operation, constituent element, component, or combination thereof, but should not be interpreted as excluding the existence or possibility of adding one or more other characteristics, numbers, operations, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.
[0035] It should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A marine electric tarpaulin covering device, characterized in that, It includes two parallel and symmetrically arranged fixed tracks (1), each fixed track (1) having at least one traction unit (2), the traction unit (2) including a support frame body (21), a drive mechanism (22) and a guide mechanism (23); The driving mechanism (22) includes a roller (221) and a driving member. The roller (221) is rotatably connected to the support frame body (21) and the rotation axis is horizontally arranged. The driving member is installed on the support frame body (21) to drive the roller (221) to rotate. The guiding mechanism (23) is connected to the support frame body (21) for guiding.
2. The marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support frame body (21) is provided with an installation groove (211), and the roller (221) is located between the inner walls of the two sides of the installation groove (211).
3. The marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Two rollers (221) are provided.
4. The marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The driving component includes a drive motor (222), a drive gear (223), and two driven gear rings (224). The drive motor (222) is fixedly mounted on the support frame body (21). The output shaft of the drive motor (222) is parallel to the rotation axis of the roller (221). The drive gear (223) is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor (222). The driven gear rings (224) are coaxially fixedly connected to one side of the roller (221). The drive gear (223) meshes with both driven gear rings (224).
5. A marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (23) includes a connecting frame (231), a guide wheel (232), and a guide rail (233). The connecting frame (231) is detachably connected to the main body (21) of the support frame. The guide wheel (232) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (231). The guide rail (233) is fixedly connected to the fixed rail (1) and is laid in the same direction. The guide rail (233) is provided with a guide groove (2331) for accommodating the guide wheel (232).
6. A marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The traction unit (2) also includes a pressure reduction mechanism (24) disposed on the support frame body (21).
7. A marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The pressure-reducing mechanism (24) includes a slide rail (241), a slider (242), a pressure-reducing wheel (243), and a threaded rod (244). The slide rail (241) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove (211) in a vertical direction. The slider (242) is slidably connected to the slide rail (241). The pressure-reducing wheel (243) is rotatably connected to the slider (242), and its rotation axis is parallel to the rotation axis of the roller (221). The threaded rod (244) is rotatably connected to the slider (242), and its rotation axis is vertically arranged. The threaded rod (244) passes through the support frame body (21) and is threadedly connected.
8. A marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The traction unit (2) also includes a positioning mechanism (25) for fixing the moving position of the support frame body (21).
9. A marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism (25) includes a linear cylinder (251) and an anti-slip block (252). The linear cylinder (251) is fixedly installed on the support frame body (21), and the anti-slip block (252) is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the linear cylinder (251). The linear cylinder (251) drives the anti-slip block (252) to abut against the hull.
10. A marine electric tarpaulin covering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (21) of the support frame has several mounting holes.