Anchoring stress air bag preposed arresting system of normally-submerged wharf boat for preventing ship collision in ports and wharfs
By installing image monitors and laser detectors at port terminals to generate real-time collision models, and controlling airbags for precise collision avoidance, the problem of existing facilities being unable to be adjusted is solved, thereby improving port safety and equipment utilization efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI CCCC WATER TRANSPORTATION DESIGN & RES CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing port and terminal collision avoidance facilities cannot be adjusted according to the dynamic situation of ships, resulting in insufficient impact on the service life and safety of the terminal due to collisions.
The airbag system, which combines an image monitor, a mobile laser detector, and a high-pressure gas cylinder, generates a real-time collision model through a central controller, controls the airbags to inflate precisely for collision avoidance, and sets a warning zone to mitigate potential collision risks.
It enables precise collision avoidance responses based on ship dynamics, improving port safety and equipment utilization efficiency while reducing equipment wear and maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a pre-positioned arresting system for anchoring stress airbags on port docks to prevent ship collisions. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the construction of ports and wharves has promoted the rapid development of water and land transportation. However, the complex traffic environment in port and wharf areas makes ship handling difficult, and collisions between ships and wharves during berthing and unberthing occur frequently.
[0003] Rigid or flexible collision protection facilities are typically installed at the pier's edge to reduce the likelihood of ships colliding with the pier structure and minimize losses. Currently, conventional facilities commonly used at the pier's edge cannot be adjusted according to the dynamic situation of ships, nor can they prevent collisions in advance, thus affecting the pier's service life. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a port terminal anti-ship collision type submersible barge anchoring stress airbag front arresting system, which can make anti-collision response based on the real-time dynamic situation of the ship.
[0005] Because of the above-mentioned technical solution, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A port terminal anti-ship collision submersible pontoon anchoring stress airbag forward arresting system includes: two pontoons fixed to the two sides of the waterfront of the terminal by anchor chains; several high-pressure gas cylinders fixed to the pontoons, each high-pressure gas cylinder connected to an airbag via an electronically controlled valve, the airbags being interconnected between the two pontoons; a pressure detector on each high-pressure gas cylinder; an image monitor fixed to the pontoons, the image monitor's field of view being the waterfront of the terminal; a movable laser detector fixed to the pontoons to detect the forward speed of berthing vessels; a central controller connected to the pressure detector, the image monitor, the movable laser detector, and the electronically controlled valve; and a solar panel fixed to the pontoons to power the various electrical components.
[0007] Preferably, the highest point of the airbag after inflation is 0.5-4m above the water surface.
[0008] Preferably, the solar panel includes a relay.
[0009] Preferably, the central controller includes a data processing unit that combines the detection data transmitted by the image monitor and the mobile laser detector to generate a real-time model of a ship-dock collision.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model combines an image monitor, a movable laser detector, a high-pressure gas cylinder, and an airbag to achieve a collision avoidance response based on the real-time dynamic situation of the ship. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0012] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0013] See Figure 1 As shown, the port terminal anti-ship collision non-submersible pontoon anchoring stress airbag front arresting system in this embodiment includes: pontoon 1, high-pressure gas cylinder 2, electronic control valve 3, airbag 4, air pressure detector 5, image monitor 6, movable laser detector 7, solar panel 8, and relay 9, etc.
[0014] Two floating pontoons 1 are anchored to either side of the waterfront at the dock via anchor chains 10. The floating pontoons 1 serve as floating installation platforms. Several high-pressure gas cylinders 2 are installed on each of the floating pontoons 1. Each high-pressure gas cylinder 2 is connected to an airbag 4 via an electrically controlled valve 3. The airbags 4 are interconnected (secured together by ropes) on the water surface between the two floating pontoons. Each high-pressure gas cylinder 2 is equipped with a pressure detector to monitor the gas pressure inside the cylinder in real time.
[0015] The image monitor 6 is fixed to the floating pontoon 1, and its field of view covers the entire waterway in front of the dock. The data captured by the image monitor 6 is transmitted to the central control unit.
[0016] The movable laser detector 7 and the image monitor 6 are installed together and fixed on the floating pontoon 1. The movable laser detector 7 is used to detect the forward speed of the berthed vessel and transmit the detection data to the central controller.
[0017] The central controller connects to a barometric pressure detector, an image monitor, a movable laser detector, and an electrically controlled valve. The central controller contains a data processing unit that combines the detection data transmitted from the image monitor and the movable laser detector to generate a real-time collision model between the ship and the dock. This real-time data model generates a collision warning zone, which controls one or more airbags in the corresponding direction to inflate and deploy in advance to slow down the collision and ensure safety. After inflation, the highest point of the airbags is 0.5-4 meters above the water surface. The remaining airbags remain inflated. This allows for adjustments to the collision avoidance system based on the ship's dynamic situation, enabling more precise responses to potential collision risks and maximizing the safety of the ship, the dock, and the personnel and cargo on board. It also allows for the rational adjustment of the use of collision avoidance equipment, avoiding unnecessary overuse and reducing equipment wear and maintenance costs. Furthermore, it prevents over-protection from impacting the normal operational efficiency of the dock. The real-time collision model generated by combining the detection data transmitted from the image monitor and the movable laser detector allows for more accurate prediction of the probability and location of a collision. The resulting collision warning zones are more precise, allowing for more targeted adjustments to collision avoidance systems and improving the accuracy and reliability of the warnings.
[0018] In addition, solar panels are installed on the pontoon to power the electrical components, and a relay is installed to store the solar energy.
[0019] The embodiments described above are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made to this utility model by those skilled in the art should fall within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A port wharf anti-ship collision semi-submersible pontoon anchoring stress airbag pre-positioned arresting system, characterized in that, include: The two floating pontoons are anchored to the waters on either side of the pier by anchor chains. Several high-pressure gas cylinders are fixed on the floating pontoons respectively. Each high-pressure gas cylinder is connected to an air bag through an electronically controlled valve. The air bags are connected in series between two of the floating pontoons. Each high-pressure gas cylinder is equipped with a pressure detector. An image monitoring device is fixed to the floating pontoon, and the image monitoring device's shooting range is the waters in front of the dock; A movable laser detector, fixed to the floating pontoon, is used to detect the forward speed of the docked vessel. The central controller is connected to the barometric pressure detector, the image monitor, the movable laser detector, and the electronically controlled valve. Solar panels are fixedly mounted on the floating pontoon to power various electrical components.
2. The port terminal anti-ship collision non-submersible barge anchoring stress airbag pre-positioned arresting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the airbag is inflated and pops up, its highest point is 0.5-4m above the water surface.
3. The anti-ship collision constant-submerged pontoon anchoring stress airbag pre-positioned arresting system of the port wharf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solar panel includes a relay.
4. The anti-ship collision constant-submerged pontoon anchoring stress airbag pre-positioned arresting system of the port wharf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central controller includes a data processing unit that combines the detection data transmitted by the image monitor and the mobile laser detector to generate a real-time model of a ship-dock collision.