Breakwater connecting device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of breakwaters and discloses a breakwater connecting device. The breakwater connecting device comprises a connecting assembly and a locking assembly. The connecting assembly comprises a hinge structure, the hinge structure comprises a connecting piece and a hinge male head which are connected with each other, the connecting piece is fixed to the second breakwater body, a mounting groove is concavely formed in the surface of the first breakwater body, and at least part of the mounting groove is matched with the hinge male head in shape. The locking assembly comprises a spring bolt, one end of the spring bolt is movably embedded in the first breakwater body, and the other end of the spring bolt penetrates through the side wall of the mounting groove and extends into the mounting groove. When the hinged male head is installed, the lock tongue is extruded, the lock tongue moves in the direction away from the central axis of the installation groove for avoiding till the hinged male head can cross the lock tongue to slide into the installation groove, and the lock tongue moves in the direction close to the central axis of the installation groove to return so that the hinged male head can be limited in the installation groove. The breakwater connecting device is simple in connection and high in reliability; the structure is simple and space utilization rate is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of breakwater technology, and in particular to a breakwater connection device. Background Technology

[0002] A floating breakwater is a marine engineering facility used to weaken wave energy. It reduces the impact of waves on coastlines, ports, or other offshore facilities by floating on the water's surface. Unlike traditional fixed breakwaters (such as riprap breakwaters or concrete caisson structures), floating breakwaters are anchored to the seabed by chains or cables, allowing them to adapt to deep-water areas or temporary needs. Typically, a floating breakwater consists of multiple modular units connected at sea via connecting devices. Currently, the connection between these modules usually uses mooring connections or rubber ring connections. However, mooring connections require mooring each module, resulting in higher costs; rubber ring connections have a shorter lifespan and higher maintenance costs due to the harsh sea conditions such as high temperature, high humidity, and high salinity.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a breakwater connection device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a breakwater connection device that is simple to connect and highly reliable; it has a simple structure and high space utilization.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] Breakwater connecting device, used to connect a first breakwater body and a second breakwater body disposed opposite to each other, the breakwater connecting device comprising:

[0007] A connecting assembly includes a hinge structure, which includes a connector and a hinge male connector that are connected to each other. The connector is fixed to the side of the second breakwater body facing the first breakwater body. The surface of the first breakwater body facing the second breakwater body is recessed with a mounting groove, and at least a portion of the mounting groove is adapted to the shape of the hinge male connector.

[0008] A locking assembly includes a locking tongue, one end of which is movably embedded in the first breakwater body, and the other end extends through the side wall of the mounting groove into the mounting groove. When the hinged male connector is installed, it impacts and squeezes the locking tongue, causing the locking tongue to move away from the central axis of the mounting groove to avoid it, until the hinged male connector can slide past the locking tongue into the mounting groove. The locking tongue then moves back towards the central axis of the mounting groove to confine the hinged male connector within the mounting groove.

[0009] Optionally, the number of locking tongues is multiple, and the multiple locking tongues are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the mounting groove.

[0010] Optionally, the connector, the mounting groove, and the hinged male connector are coaxial.

[0011] Optionally, a guide slope is provided at the corner between the top surface of the hinged male head and the side wall, and a guide opening is provided on the side of the latch near the main body of the second breakwater. The guide opening corresponds to the guide slope, so that when the hinged male head contacts the latch, the hinged male head can squeeze the latch to avoid it.

[0012] Optionally, along the depth direction of the mounting groove, the length of the hinge male is H, and the distance from the locking tongue to the bottom of the mounting groove is L. <L / H≤1.5。

[0013] Optionally, the inner wall of the mounting groove is provided with a guide groove, the locking tongue is movably disposed in the guide groove, and the locking assembly further includes an elastic element, one end of which abuts against the bottom of the guide groove and the other end of which abuts against the locking tongue.

[0014] Optionally, the elastic element is a spring.

[0015] Optionally, the locking assembly further includes a pull cord connected to the latch, the pull cord being able to pull the latch along the direction of the guide groove, the latch compressing the elastic element and retracting into the guide groove.

[0016] Optionally, the locking assembly further includes a pulley, and the pull cord passes through the guide groove and is wound around the pulley.

[0017] Optionally, the breakwater connecting device includes two sets of connecting components and two sets of locking components. The mounting grooves are recessed on both sides of the first breakwater body and the second breakwater body. The two hinge structures are arranged opposite to each other, so that the two connecting parts are adjacent and connected. The two hinge males are arranged back to back and are respectively adapted to the mounting grooves on the corresponding sides. The two sets of locking components are respectively configured in the corresponding mounting grooves to limit the hinge males on the corresponding sides.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] The breakwater connecting device provided by this utility model is used to connect a first breakwater body and a second breakwater body arranged opposite to each other. It includes a connecting assembly and a locking assembly. The connecting assembly includes a hinge structure, which includes a connector and a hinge male connector. The connector is fixed to the second breakwater body. The first breakwater body has a recessed mounting groove. The hinged connection between the hinge male connector and the mounting groove enables the connection between the first and second breakwater bodies. The locking assembly includes a locking tongue. One end of the locking tongue is movably embedded in the first breakwater body, and the other end extends through the side wall of the mounting groove into the mounting groove. During actual connection, the first and second breakwater bodies are brought close together. The hinge male connector collides with and presses against the locking tongue. The locking tongue can move away from the central axis of the mounting groove to avoid the hinge male connector until the hinge male connector can slide past the locking tongue into the mounting groove. Then, the locking tongue moves back towards the central axis of the mounting groove to confine the hinge male connector within the mounting groove. The articulated structure, in conjunction with the locking assembly, enables simultaneous autonomous connection and automatic locking of the first and second breakwater bodies, resulting in high connection efficiency. The articulated male connector collides with the locking tongue to complete the connection, simplifying the connection, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring high connection reliability. Furthermore, the mounting groove is recessed into the first breakwater body, and the articulated male connector, when hinged into the mounting groove, does not occupy the space between the first and second breakwater bodies, maximizing space utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the breakwater connecting device provided in this embodiment of the utility model assembled with the main body of the first breakwater and the second breakwater;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the breakwater connecting device provided in this embodiment of the utility model being assembled with the main bodies of the first and second breakwaters;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the breakwater connection device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the initial state of the breakwater connecting device provided in this embodiment of the invention, where the main bodies of the first and second breakwaters are joined.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the breakwater connecting device provided in this embodiment of the invention after the main bodies of the first and second breakwaters have been connected.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a motion diagram of the breakwater connecting device provided in this embodiment of the invention during the rotational state of the first and second breakwater bodies during docking.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Main body of the first breakwater; 2. Main body of the second breakwater;

[0028] 100. Connecting assembly; 110. Connector; 120. Hinge male connector; 121. Guide ramp; 130. Mounting slot; 200. Locking assembly; 210. Locking tongue; 211. Guide opening; 220. Guide groove; 230. Elastic element; 240. Pull cord; 250. Pulley. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not the entire structure.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] This embodiment provides a breakwater connection device, which is simple to connect and highly reliable; it has a simple structure and high space utilization.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the breakwater connecting device is used to connect a first breakwater body 1 and a second breakwater body 2 that are arranged opposite to each other, and includes a connecting assembly 100 and a locking assembly 200. The connecting assembly 100 includes a hinge structure, which includes a connector 110 and a hinge male connector 120 that are connected to each other. The connector 110 is fixed to the side of the second breakwater body 2 facing the first breakwater body 1. The surface of the side of the first breakwater body 1 facing the second breakwater body 2 is recessed with a mounting groove 130, and at least a portion of the shape of the mounting groove 130 is adapted to the shape of the hinge male connector 120. The locking assembly 200 includes a locking tongue 210, one end of which is movably embedded in the first breakwater body 1, and the other end extends into the mounting groove 130 through the side wall of the mounting groove 130. When the hinged male connector 120 is installed, the locking tongue 210 is pressed, and the locking tongue 210 moves away from the central axis of the mounting groove 130 to avoid it, until the hinged male connector 120 can slide into the mounting groove 130 by passing the locking tongue 210. The locking tongue 210 moves back to its original position in the direction close to the central axis of the mounting groove 130, thus confining the hinged male connector 120 within the mounting groove 130.

[0036] Based on the above design, the connecting assembly 100 includes a hinge structure, which includes a connector 110 and a hinge male connector 120. The connector 110 is fixed to the second breakwater body 2, and the first breakwater body 1 is recessed with a mounting groove 130. The hinged connection between the hinge male connector 120 and the mounting groove 130 enables the connection between the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2. The locking assembly 200 includes a locking tongue 210, one end of which is movably embedded in the first breakwater body 1, and the other end extends into the mounting groove 130 through the side wall of the mounting groove 130. During actual connection, the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 approach each other, and the hinged male head 120 collides and squeezes the locking tongue 210. The locking tongue 210 can move away from the central axis of the mounting groove 130 to avoid the hinged male head 120 until the hinged male head 120 can slide past the locking tongue 210 into the mounting groove 130. Then the locking tongue 210 moves back to its original position in the direction close to the central axis of the mounting groove 130 to limit the hinged male head 120 within the mounting groove 130. The hinge structure, in conjunction with the locking assembly 200, enables simultaneous autonomous connection and automatic locking of the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2, resulting in high connection efficiency. The hinge male connector 120 and the locking tongue 210 collide to complete the connection, simplifying the connection, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring high connection reliability. Furthermore, the mounting groove 130 is recessed in the first breakwater body 1, and the hinge male connector 120 hinges into the mounting groove 130 without occupying the space between the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2, resulting in high space utilization.

[0037] It should be noted that the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 may be the same or different. The locking component 200 is pre-embedded. For the convenience of designing the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2, a reinforcing base can be designed separately. The first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 are shipped with the reinforcing base, and the breakwater connecting device is fixed to the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 through the reinforcing base.

[0038] Optionally, continue as follows Figure 2 As shown, there are multiple locking tongues 210, which are evenly spaced around the circumference of the mounting groove 130. That is, the hinge male head 120 is locked around the circumference of the mounting groove 130, resulting in high connection strength; and when the hinge male head 120 collides with the locking tongue 210, it can release the rotational freedom of the float (the first breakwater body 1 or the second breakwater body 2), thus maximizing the release of the float's movement.

[0039] For example, the number of latches 210 can be four, five or seven, etc. In this embodiment, the number of latches 210 is eight.

[0040] Optionally, the inner wall of the mounting groove 130 is provided with a guide groove 220, and the locking tongue 210 is movably disposed in the guide groove 220. The locking assembly 200 also includes an elastic element 230, one end of which abuts against the bottom of the guide groove 220, and the other end abuts against the locking tongue 210. The guide groove 220 guides the extension and retraction of the locking tongue 210, and the elastic element 230 facilitates the extension and retraction of the locking tongue 210.

[0041] In this embodiment, both the guide groove 220 and the locking tongue 210 are arranged radially along the mounting groove 130.

[0042] The elastic element 230 can be an elastic component such as a spring.

[0043] Furthermore, the locking assembly 200 also includes a pull cord 240 connected to the latch 210. The pull cord 240 can pull the latch 210 along the guide groove 220, causing the latch 210 to compress the elastic element 230 and retract into the guide groove 220. Pulling the cord allows the hinged male connector 120 to exit the mounting groove 130, enabling the disassembly of the first and second breakwaters.

[0044] To make pulling the zipper rope 240 easier, the locking assembly 200 also includes a pulley 250, with the zipper rope 240 passing through the guide groove 220 and then wrapped around the pulley 250.

[0045] Optionally, the connector 110, mounting groove 130, and hinge male connector 120 are coaxial to improve the uniformity of stress on the hinge structure.

[0046] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6As shown, a guiding slope 121 is provided at the corner of the top surface and the side wall of the articulated male head 120, and a guiding port 211 is provided on one side of the locking tongue 210 close to the second breakwater main body 2. The guiding port 211 corresponds to the guiding slope 121, so that when the articulated male head 120 contacts the locking tongue 210 instantaneously, the articulated male head 120 can squeeze the locking tongue 210 to avoid it.

[0047] In this embodiment, the guiding slope 121 of the articulated male head 120 has a uniform slope along the circumferential direction of the articulated male head 120, and the articulated male head 120 is of a mushroom head type.

[0048] It should be noted that the bottom of the installation groove 130 is configured to have the same slope as the articulated male head 120, so that the contact area between the articulated male head 120 and the inner wall of the installation groove 130 is large, and the articulated structure will not be damaged during installation. In actual use, due to the collision caused by the longitudinal movement due to waves, the increased contact area can also bear it without damaging the breakwater connection device.

[0049] Optionally, when the articulated male head 120 is installed in the installation groove 130, there is a certain gap between the articulated male head 120 and the inner wall of the installation groove 130. In this way, when the first breakwater main body 1 and the second breakwater main body 2 rotate due to relative movement, the articulated male head 120 can rotate in the installation groove 130, so that a certain degree of inclination freedom can be released between the first breakwater main body 1 and the second breakwater main body 2.

[0050] However, this gap should not be too large. Specifically, along the depth direction of the installation groove 130, the length dimension of the articulated male head 120 is H, and the distance dimension from the locking tongue 210 to the bottom of the installation groove 130 is L, and 1 < L / H ≤ 1.5. Exemplarily, this ratio can be 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 or 1.5, etc. [[ID=?]]

[0051] The connection steps of the first breakwater main body 1 and the second breakwater main body 2 are as follows: [[-]]

[0052] S1: When the two modules of the first breakwater main body 1 and the second breakwater main body 2 are in a separated state, adjust the floating states of the two modules of the first breakwater main body 1 and the second breakwater main body 2 to make the draft the same, and use an external power auxiliary device to make the two modules of the first breakwater main body 1 and the second breakwater main body 2 perform an opposite docking movement; [[ID=1?]]

[0053] S2: The pull cord 240 is in a relaxed state, and the locking tongue 210 is in an extended state under the action of the tail spring. As the first breakwater main body 1 and the second breakwater main body 2 approach each other, as Figure 4 shown, the articulated male head 120 collides with the locking tongue 210. Due to the action of inertia, the articulated male head 120 squeezes the locking tongue 210, causing it to retreat and compress the spring into the guiding groove 220 until the articulated male head 120 slides into the installation groove 130;

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[0051] " part. Also, there is an ID number "1?" in the "[[ID=1?]] " which might be incorrect. Please check and correct these if possible for a more accurate translation.S3: After the hinged male connector 120 passes the latch 210 and reaches the bottom of the mounting groove 130, the latch 210 rebounds under the action of the spring restoring force, as... Figure 5 As shown, the groove of the sealing installation groove 130 limits the hinged male connector 120, completing the docking process.

[0055] It should be noted that, as Figure 6 As shown, when the module rotates due to relative motion, the hinge male head 120 can rotate because there is a certain gap between the hinge male head 120 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 130.

[0056] The separation steps of the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 are as follows:

[0057] S1: When the two modules of the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 are connected, adjust the floating state of the two modules of the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 to make their drafts the same, in preparation for the separation operation;

[0058] S2: Tension the locking rope 240 to retract the locking tongue 210 into the guide groove 220, so that the hinge male head 120 can slide freely out of the mounting groove 130;

[0059] S3: Use a power-assisted device to separate the two modules, the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2, until the hinged male head 120 is completely slid out of the mounting groove 130.

[0060] S4: Loosen the cable 240 to complete the separation operation.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] The similarities between this embodiment and embodiment one will not be repeated here; only the differences from embodiment one will be described below:

[0063] In this embodiment, the breakwater connecting device includes two sets of connecting components 100 and two sets of locking components 200. Mounting grooves 130 are recessed on both opposite sides of the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2. Two hinged structures are arranged opposite each other, making the two connectors 110 adjacent and connected. Two hinged males 120 are arranged back-to-back and adapted to the corresponding mounting grooves 130. The two sets of locking components 200 are respectively configured within the corresponding mounting grooves 130 to limit the corresponding hinged males 120. The breakwater connecting device connects the first breakwater body 1 and the second breakwater body 2 through the two hinged structures.

[0064] Optionally, the two hinged structures can share a single connector 110, meaning the two hinged structures are integrally formed.

[0065] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. Breakwater connection device for connecting a first breakwater body (1) and a second breakwater body (2) arranged opposite each other, characterized in that, The breakwater connection device includes: A connecting assembly (100) includes a hinge structure, the hinge structure including a connector (110) and a hinge male connector (120) connected to each other, the connector (110) being fixed to the side of the second breakwater body (2) facing the first breakwater body (1), the surface of the first breakwater body (1) facing the second breakwater body (2) having a recessed mounting groove (130), at least a portion of the mounting groove (130) having a shape adapted to the shape of the hinge male connector (120); A locking assembly (200) includes a locking tongue (210). One end of the locking tongue (210) is movably embedded in the first breakwater body (1), and the other end extends through the side wall of the mounting groove (130) into the mounting groove (130). When the hinged male connector (120) is installed, it collides and squeezes the locking tongue (210). The locking tongue (210) moves away from the central axis of the mounting groove (130) to avoid it until the hinged male connector (120) can slide past the locking tongue (210) into the mounting groove (130). The locking tongue (210) moves back to its original position in the direction close to the central axis of the mounting groove (130) to limit the hinged male connector (120) within the mounting groove (130).

2. A breakwater connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that The number of the locking tongues (210) is multiple, and the multiple locking tongues (210) are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the mounting groove (130).

3. A breakwater connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The connector (110), the mounting groove (130), and the hinged male connector (120) are coaxial.

4. A breakwater connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that The top surface of the hinged male connector (120) and the corner of the side wall are provided with a guide slope (121). The latch (210) is provided with a guide opening (211) on the side near the second breakwater body (2). The guide opening (211) corresponds to the guide slope (121), so that when the hinged male connector (120) contacts the latch (210), the hinged male connector (120) can squeeze the latch (210) to avoid it.

5. A breakwater connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that Along the depth direction of the mounting groove (130), the length of the hinge male connector (120) is H, and the distance from the locking tongue (210) to the bottom of the mounting groove (130) is L. <L / H≤1.5。 6. A breakwater connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The inner wall of the mounting groove (130) is provided with a guide groove (220), the locking tongue (210) is movably disposed in the guide groove (220), and the locking assembly (200) further includes an elastic element (230), one end of the elastic element (230) abuts against the bottom of the guide groove (220), and the other end abuts against the locking tongue (210).

7. A breakwater connection device according to claim 6, characterised in that The elastic element (230) is a spring.

8. A breakwater connection device according to claim 6, characterised in that The locking assembly (200) further includes a pull cord (240) connected to the latch (210). The pull cord (240) can pull the latch (210) along the direction of the guide groove (220), and the latch (210) compresses the elastic element (230) and retracts into the guide groove (220).

9. A breakwater connecting device according to claim 8, characterised in that The locking assembly (200) also includes a pulley (250), and the pull rope (240) passes through the guide groove (220) and is wound around the pulley (250).

10. Breakwater connection device according to any of the claims 1-9, characterized in that The breakwater connection device includes two sets of connection components (100) and two sets of locking components (200). The first breakwater body (1) and the second breakwater body (2) have mounting grooves (130) recessed on their opposite side surfaces. The two hinge structures are arranged opposite to each other, so that the two connectors (110) are adjacent and connected. The two hinge males (120) are arranged back to back and are adapted to the mounting grooves (130) on the corresponding sides respectively. The two sets of locking components (200) are respectively configured in the corresponding mounting grooves (130) to limit the hinge males (120) on the corresponding sides.

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