Protection device for gas ship life raft
By designing protective devices such as a base, wave deflector, and wire rope tensioning assembly on the gas-powered vessel, the problem of life rafts being easily damaged in the bow area and falling into the sea has been solved, achieving effective protection and convenient use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520666233.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-09
AI Technical Summary
Life rafts on gas-powered ships are easily damaged by waves or fall into the sea in the bow area, and the lack of effective protection measures affects their normal use.
A protective device was designed, comprising a base, a wave deflector, a hinge, and a wire rope tensioning assembly. The wave deflector blocks sea waves, and the hinge and wire rope tensioning assembly enable adjustable fixation of the wave deflector to prevent damage and falling into the sea.
It effectively prevents life rafts from being damaged by waves and falling into the sea, and maintains versatility when used in narrow areas, making it convenient for crew members to handle.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ship outfitting technology, and in particular to a protective device for gas-powered ship life rafts. Background Technology
[0002] In gas carriers, life rafts are typically deployed in two locations: the superstructure living area and the bow area. Life rafts in the superstructure are protected by the hull structure, preventing damage from waves and potential loss of life even during severe weather. Life rafts in the bow area, for ease of use, are typically placed on the main deck without proper protection. In severe weather, they are easily damaged by waves and may be swept away, affecting their usability. Therefore, designing protective measures for the bow-mounted life rafts is essential. Protecting the life rafts is a crucial lifeline for the crew in distress situations. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a simple and versatile protective device for gas-powered life rafts. It can not only effectively shield the life raft from waves and prevent it from being damaged by the waves, but also act as a barrier to prevent the life raft from falling into the sea.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A protective device for a gas boat life raft includes a base, a wave deflector, a hinge, and a wire rope tensioning assembly.
[0006] The base includes an upright plate and a plurality of first reinforcing plates. The plurality of first reinforcing plates are erected and fixed on the hull deck and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the hull. The upright plate is fixedly connected to the side of the plurality of first reinforcing plates away from the gas boat life raft.
[0007] The wave-breaking plate includes a wave-breaking panel and a plurality of second reinforcing plates. The plurality of second reinforcing plates are erected and fixed on the side of the wave-breaking panel near the gas boat life raft and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the hull.
[0008] The lower end of the wave-blocking panel is rotatably connected to the upper end of the upright plate via the hinge; the first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate correspond one-to-one, the first reinforcing plate is provided with a first eye ring, the height of the first eye ring is lower than the height of the hinge, the second reinforcing plate is provided with a second eye ring, one end of the wire rope tensioning assembly is connected to the first eye ring, and the other end of the wire rope tensioning assembly is connected to the second eye ring. The wire rope tensioning device enables the wave-blocking panel to achieve relative fixation between the first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate in the "pull-up" or "folded-down" state, and the wave-blocking panel can make the first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate abut against each other in the "pull-up" state.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the wire rope tensioning assembly includes a first wire clamp, a second wire clamp, a first shackle, a second shackle, a rigging spiral buckle, and a wire rope; one end of the wire rope is wound once to form a first loop structure and fixed by the first wire clamp, and the other end of the wire rope is wound once to form a second loop structure and fixed by the second wire clamp; one end of the rigging spiral buckle is provided with a hook body that can engage with the first eyelet, and the end of the rigging spiral buckle away from the hook body is detachably connected to a first shackle that can connect with the first loop structure; the second loop structure is detachably connected to a second shackle that can connect with the second eyelet.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the hinges are provided in multiples and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the hull.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a pad is provided between the first reinforcing plate and the hull deck.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the wave-breaking plate is provided with a plurality of through holes.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the wave-blocking panel is further provided with a third reinforcing plate, which is perpendicular to and connected to the second reinforcing plate.
[0014] The protective device for gas-powered life rafts provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0015] In practical application, this invention is installed on the bow side of a gas-powered life raft. The wave-blocking panel not only effectively shields the life raft from waves, preventing damage, but also acts as a buffer, preventing it from falling into the sea. Secondly, because the lower end of the wave-blocking panel is rotatably connected to the upper end of the upright plate via a hinge, the wire rope tensioning device allows for relative fixation between the first and second reinforcing plates in both the "raised" and "lowered" states. Therefore, this protective device is not limited by space and can be used even in confined areas, demonstrating strong versatility. Furthermore, when the wave-blocking panel is in the "raised" state, it facilitates the crew's movement of the life raft. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective device for a gas-powered life raft provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 It is at Figure 1 Top view of the structure shown;
[0019] Figure 3 It is at Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along direction AA in the structure shown;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wave deflector in its collapsed state;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a wire rope tensioning assembly;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between a protective device for a gas-powered life raft and the gas-powered life raft, as provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0023] Marked in the image:
[0024] Base 1; upright plate 11; first reinforcing plate 12; first eye ring 13; pad plate 14; wave shield 2; wave shield panel 21; second reinforcing plate 22; second eye ring 23; third reinforcing plate 24; through hole 25; hinge 3; wire rope tensioning assembly 4; first wire clip 41; second wire clip 42; first shackle 43; second shackle 44; rigging spiral buckle 45; hook body 451; wire rope 46; first ring structure 47; second ring structure 48; gas boat life raft 5. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," and "bottom," etc., 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 utility model and for 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 utility model. It should also be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this utility model to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information.
[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 6 The preferred embodiment of this utility model provides a protective device for a gas boat life raft, which includes a base 1, a wave deflector 2, a hinge 3, and a wire rope tensioning assembly 4.
[0028] The base 1 includes a vertical plate 11 and a plurality of first reinforcing plates 12. The plurality of first reinforcing plates 12 are welded and fixed to the deck of the ship and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the ship. The vertical plate 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the plurality of first reinforcing plates 12 away from the gas boat life raft 5.
[0029] The wave-blocking plate 2 includes a wave-blocking panel 21 and a plurality of second reinforcing plates 22. The plurality of second reinforcing plates 22 are welded and erected on the side of the wave-blocking panel 21 near the gas boat life raft 5 and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the hull.
[0030] The lower end of the wave-blocking panel 21 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the upright plate 11 via the hinge 3. The first reinforcing plate 12 and the second reinforcing plate 22 correspond one-to-one. The first reinforcing plate 12 is provided with a first eyelet 13, the height of which is lower than the height of the hinge 3. The second reinforcing plate 22 is provided with a second eyelet 23. One end of the wire rope 46 tensioning assembly 4 is connected to the first eyelet 13, and the other end is connected to the second eyelet 23. The wire rope 46 tensioning device enables the wave-blocking panel 21 to achieve relative fixation between the first reinforcing plate 12 and the second reinforcing plate 22 in either a "pull-up" or "folded-down" state. Furthermore, in the "pull-up" state, the wave-blocking panel 21 allows the first reinforcing plate 12 and the second reinforcing plate 22 to abut against each other. In this embodiment, multiple hinges 3 are provided, and the hinges 3 are arranged at intervals along the lateral direction of the hull.
[0031] According to the protective device for gas-powered life rafts of this utility model, in practical application, it is arranged on the bow side of the gas-powered life raft 5. The wave-blocking panel 21 not only effectively shields the life raft from waves, preventing damage due to wave impact, but also acts as a barrier, preventing the life raft from falling into the sea. Furthermore, since the lower end of the wave-blocking panel 21 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the upright plate 11 via a hinge 3, the tensioning device of the wire rope 46 allows the wave-blocking panel 21 to be "pulled up" (e.g., Figure 3 (as shown) or "lay down" (as shown) Figure 4 The first reinforcing plate 12 and the second reinforcing plate 22 are relatively fixed in the state shown, so that the protective device is not limited by space and can be used even in narrow areas, making it highly versatile; at the same time, when the wave-blocking panel 21 is in the "pull-up" state, it is also convenient for the crew to move the life raft.
[0032] For example, the wire rope 46 tensioning assembly 4 includes a first wire clip 41, a second wire clip 42, a first shackle 43, a second shackle 44, a rigging helical buckle 45, and a wire rope 46. One end of the wire rope 46 is wound once to form a first loop structure 47 and fixed by the first wire clip 41, and the other end of the wire rope 46 is wound once to form a second loop structure 48 and fixed by the second wire clip 42. One end of the rigging helical buckle 45 is provided with a hook body 451 that can engage with the first eyelet 13, and the end of the rigging helical buckle 45 away from the hook body 451 is detachably connected to a first shackle 43 that can connect with the first loop structure 47. The second loop structure 48 is detachably connected to a second shackle 44 that can connect with the second eyelet 23. Therefore, the wire rope 46 tensioning assembly 4 is composed of components such as the rigging helical buckle 45 and shackles, making it easy to assemble and disassemble and simple to operate.
[0033] For example, a pad 14 is provided between the first reinforcing plate 12 and the hull deck to prevent the hull deck from deforming or being damaged due to stress concentration when the first reinforcing plate 12 comes into contact with the hull deck, thus affecting the structural safety of the ship.
[0034] For example, the wave deflector 2 has a plurality of through holes 25 evenly distributed on it. Thus, the through holes 25 allow some waves to pass through, thereby dispersing and weakening the impact of waves on the wave deflector panel 21, and thus extending the service life of the wave deflector 2.
[0035] For example, in order to further improve the structural strength of the wave-blocking panel 21, a third reinforcing plate 24 is also provided on the wave-blocking panel 21, the third reinforcing plate 24 being perpendicular to and welded to the second reinforcing plate 22.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A protective device for a gas-powered life raft, characterized in that, Includes base, wave deflector, hinges, and wire rope tensioning assembly; The base includes an upright plate and a plurality of first reinforcing plates. The plurality of first reinforcing plates are erected and fixed on the hull deck and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the hull. The upright plate is fixedly connected to the side of the plurality of first reinforcing plates away from the gas boat life raft. The wave-breaking plate includes a wave-breaking panel and a plurality of second reinforcing plates. The plurality of second reinforcing plates are erected and fixed on the side of the wave-breaking panel near the gas boat life raft and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the hull. The lower end of the wave-blocking panel is rotatably connected to the upper end of the upright plate via the hinge; the first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate correspond one-to-one, the first reinforcing plate is provided with a first eye ring, the height of the first eye ring is lower than the height of the hinge, the second reinforcing plate is provided with a second eye ring, one end of the wire rope tensioning assembly is connected to the first eye ring, and the other end of the wire rope tensioning assembly is connected to the second eye ring. The wire rope tensioning assembly enables the wave-blocking panel to achieve relative fixation between the first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate in the "pull-up" or "fold-down" state, and the wave-blocking panel can make the first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate abut against each other in the "pull-up" state.
2. The protective device for a gas-powered life raft according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire rope tensioning assembly includes a first wire clamp, a second wire clamp, a first shackle, a second shackle, a rigging helical buckle, and a wire rope. One end of the wire rope is wound once to form a first loop structure and is fixed by the first wire clamp. The other end of the wire rope is wound once to form a second loop structure and is fixed by the second wire clamp. One end of the rigging helical buckle is provided with a hook that can engage with the first eyelet. The end of the rigging helical buckle away from the hook is detachably connected to a first shackle that can connect with the first loop structure. The second loop structure is detachably connected to a second shackle that can connect with the second eyelet.
3. The protective device for a gas-powered life raft according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinges are provided in multiple parts and are arranged at intervals along the lateral side of the hull.
4. The protective device for a gas-powered life raft according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pad is provided between the first reinforcing plate and the hull deck.
5. The protective device for a gas-powered life raft according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wave-breaking plate has multiple through holes evenly distributed on it.
6. The protective device for a gas-powered life raft according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wave-blocking panel is also provided with a third reinforcing plate, which is perpendicular to and connected to the second reinforcing plate.