Novel spliced rubber fender
The modular design of the spliced rubber fender solves the problems of inconvenient installation and the need for complete replacement of existing rubber fenders when partial damage occurs. It enables flexible adjustment of the fender length and convenient installation, reducing maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU SHELTER RUBBER CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing rubber fenders are inconvenient to install, cannot be flexibly adjusted in length to suit different sizes of ships and docks, and require complete replacement when damaged in parts, resulting in waste of resources and high maintenance costs.
A modular rubber fender is designed, which uses a splicing base, plug-in and snap-fit connection to achieve flexible adjustment of the fender length and convenient replacement of damaged parts, and can be installed without relying on large lifting equipment.
It enables flexible adjustment of fender length, reduces maintenance costs, improves installation efficiency and convenience, reduces resource waste, and adapts to usage needs in different environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rubber fender technology, and in particular to a novel spliced rubber fender. Background Technology
[0002] Rubber fenders are protective devices commonly used on ships, docks, and other maritime facilities. Their primary function is to reduce the impact force of collisions between ships and docks or other objects, protecting the hull and facilities from damage. Rubber fenders are typically made of weather-resistant, pressure-resistant, and wear-resistant rubber materials, possessing good elasticity and cushioning properties to effectively absorb impact energy and reduce damage. They are generally designed as long strips or other suitable shapes, fixed to critical parts of the dock or ship's hull. Rubber fenders are widely used in ports, docks, ships, platforms, and other locations to ensure the safety and stability of ships when berthing or departing.
[0003] Currently, while existing rubber fenders offer some cushioning and protection, they have several limitations. First, the installation of integral rubber fenders often requires large lifting equipment, which is extremely inconvenient for docks with limited space or rudimentary equipment. Second, integral rubber fenders cannot be flexibly adjusted in length to suit different ship sizes and dock requirements, limiting their applicability. Furthermore, when a section of an integral rubber fender is damaged, the entire fender must be replaced; the damaged section cannot be easily disassembled and replaced, leading to resource waste and high maintenance costs. Therefore, existing rubber fenders have certain limitations in their use.
[0004] Based on this, we propose a novel spliced rubber fender to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of the present invention, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents, and such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a new type of spliced rubber fender that can solve the problems of inconvenient installation, inability to flexibly adjust the length to adapt to different specifications of ships and docks, and the waste of resources and high maintenance costs caused by the need to replace the whole unit when the part is damaged.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a novel splicing rubber fender, which adopts the following technical solution: it includes a rubber roller, a splicing base is installed on the bottom of the rubber roller, the splicing base includes a supporting base plate, a fixed base is connected to the bottom of the supporting base plate, an embedded block is installed on the bottom of the supporting base plate, a positioning frame is provided in the middle of the embedded block, and several sets of elastic positioners are respectively provided on both sides of the embedded block;
[0008] The fixed base has an embedded groove in the middle, and two sets of positioning grooves are provided in the middle of the embedded groove. The fixed base and the top sides of the support base plate are also provided with fixing holes. Several sets of limiting slots are also provided on both sides of the inner wall of the embedded groove.
[0009] Optionally, the embedded groove matches the embedded block structure, and the positioning frame and the positioning groove are interlocked.
[0010] Optionally, one end of the fixed base and the supporting base plate is provided with an arc-shaped slot, and the end of the fixed base and the supporting base plate away from the arc-shaped slot is connected to an arc-shaped plate. The arc-shaped plate and the arc-shaped slot are structurally matched, and the arc-shaped plate and the arc-shaped slot are engaged by a snap-fit.
[0011] Optionally, the elastic positioner includes a trapezoidal locking head that matches the limiting locking structure. The bottom of the trapezoidal locking head is provided with a storage and adjustment groove. Guide slide rods are connected to both sides of the inside of the storage and adjustment groove. The guide slide rods and the trapezoidal locking head are in transition fit. One end of each of the two sets of guide slide rods is also fitted with a compression spring.
[0012] Optionally, three sets of triangular support plates are installed on the top of the support base plate, and a rolling groove is opened between the three sets of triangular support plates. The rolling groove matches the structure of the rubber roller. The top of two sets of triangular support plates is provided with shaft holes, and the top of one set of triangular support plates is also provided with a mounting groove.
[0013] Optionally, a connecting shaft is connected to the middle of the two sets of rubber rollers. The connecting shaft matches the mounting groove structure. Adjusting shafts are installed at both ends of the two sets of rubber rollers. The adjusting shafts are rotatedly fitted with the shaft holes.
[0014] In summary, this utility model has at least one of the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. The rubber fenders designed in this solution are assembled from multiple interlocking modules. The length of the fenders can be flexibly adjusted according to the needs of different docks and ships, which solves the limitation of the non-adjustable length of traditional integral rubber fenders. This achieves adaptability and flexibility in different environments. This interlocking design allows the fenders to be adapted to ships and docks of different specifications, avoiding the problem of limited applicability caused by the fixed length of traditional fenders.
[0016] 2. The rubber fenders designed in this scheme, through modular design and plug-in / click-fit structure, allow for easy disassembly and replacement of damaged local modules, avoiding the problem of needing to replace the entire unit when a part of the traditional integral rubber fender is damaged. This significantly improves the convenience of maintenance and reduces maintenance costs. This modular design not only reduces resource waste but also saves a lot of maintenance time and money.
[0017] 3. The rubber fenders designed in this scheme, through reasonable connection methods and stable fixing structures, can be installed without the need for large lifting equipment. This design enables fenders to be installed efficiently in environments with limited space or rudimentary equipment, solving the problems of complexity and high equipment requirements in the installation process of traditional fenders, and improving installation efficiency and convenience. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting base plate structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed base structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the elastic positioner of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the triangular support plate structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber roller structure of this utility model.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Rubber roller; 2. Splicing base; 3. Support base plate; 4. Fixed base; 5. Embedded block; 6. Positioning frame; 7. Elastic positioner; 8. Embedded groove; 9. Positioning groove; 10. Fixing hole; 11. Limiting slot; 12. Arc-shaped slot; 13. Arc-shaped clamping plate; 14. Trapezoidal clamping head; 15. Storage and adjustment groove; 16. Guide slide rod; 17. Compression spring; 18. Triangular support plate; 19. Rolling groove; 20. Shaft hole; 21. Support groove; 22. Connecting shaft; 23. Adjusting shaft. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Example: Refer to Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides an embodiment of a novel splicing rubber fender, comprising a rubber roller 1, a splicing base 2 mounted on the bottom of the rubber roller 1, a supporting base 3, a fixed base 4 connected to the bottom of the supporting base 3, an embedded block 5 mounted on the bottom of the supporting base 3, a positioning frame 6 provided in the middle of the embedded block 5, and several sets of elastic positioners 7 respectively provided on both sides of the embedded block 5, an embedded groove 8 opened in the middle of the fixed base 4, two sets of positioning grooves 9 opened in the middle of the embedded groove 8, and fixing holes 10 respectively opened on the top sides of the fixed base 4 and the supporting base 3. Several sets of limiting slots 11 are also provided on both sides of the inner wall. By assembling multiple splicable modules into a whole, the length of the fender can be flexibly adjusted according to the needs of different docks and ships, which solves the limitation that the length of traditional integral rubber fenders cannot be adjusted. Through modular design and plug-in and snap-fit structure, damaged local modules can be easily disassembled and replaced, avoiding the problem that traditional fenders need to be replaced as a whole due to local damage. Through reasonable connection method and stable fixing structure, it can be installed without relying on large lifting equipment, solving the problems of complex installation and high equipment requirements of traditional fenders.
[0028] The embedded groove 8 and the embedded block 5 are structurally matched. The positioning frame 6 and the positioning groove 9 are interlocked. Through the interlocking structure of the positioning frame 6 and the positioning groove 9, the support base plate 3 with the rubber roller 1 on the top can be limited to the top of the fixed base 4. One end of the fixed base 4 and the support base plate 3 is provided with an arc-shaped slot 12. The end of the fixed base 4 and the support base plate 3 away from the arc-shaped slot 12 is connected to an arc-shaped plate 13. The arc-shaped plate 13 and the arc-shaped slot 12 are structurally matched. The arc-shaped plate 13 and the arc-shaped slot 12 are interlocked. Through the interlocking structure of the arc-shaped plate 13 and the arc-shaped slot 12, multiple sets of splicing bases 2 can be spliced together end to end. At the same time, it can also limit and fix the two ends of the assembled fixed base 4 and the support base plate 3, which can effectively improve the stability of the connection between the fixed base 4 and the support base plate 3.
[0029] The elastic positioner 7 includes a trapezoidal clamp 14, which matches the structure of the limiting clamp 11. A storage and adjustment groove 15 is provided at the bottom of the trapezoidal clamp 14. Guide slide rods 16 are connected to both sides of the inside of the storage and adjustment groove 15. The guide slide rods 16 and the trapezoidal clamp 14 are in a transition fit. A compression spring 17 is also sleeved at one end of each of the two sets of guide slide rods 16. The elastic positioner 7 mainly consists of the trapezoidal clamp 14, the storage and adjustment groove 15, the guide slide rods 16, and the compression spring 17. It can provide auxiliary fixation for both sides of the support base plate 3 inserted and connected inside the fixed base 4, preventing loosening when the fixed base 4 and the support base plate 3 are bolted together. Three sets of triangular support plates 18 are installed on the top of the support base plate 3. Roller grooves 19 are provided between the three sets of triangular support plates 18, and the roller grooves 19 match the structure of the rubber rollers 1. Two sets of triangular support plates 18 have shaft holes 20 through their tops, and one set of triangular support plates 18 also has a mounting groove 21 at its top. By adding three sets of triangular support plates 18 to the top of the support base plate 3, the rubber rollers 1 can be supported and mounted. A connecting shaft 22 is connected to the middle of the two sets of rubber rollers 1. The connecting shaft 22 matches the structure of the mounting groove 21. Adjusting shafts 23 are installed at both ends of the two sets of rubber rollers 1. The adjusting shafts 23 are rotatably engaged with the shaft holes 20. By adding adjusting shafts 23 to both ends of the two sets of rubber rollers 1, and the adjusting shafts 23 are rotatably engaged with the shaft holes 20, the rubber rollers 1 can rotate flexibly on the top of the three sets of triangular support plates 18, thereby better adapting to different angles and impacts during the berthing process of the ship, improving the buffering effect and service life of the fender.
[0030] Working principle: The rubber fender designed in this scheme uses the embedded groove 8 and positioning groove 9 in the middle of the fixed base 4, as well as the embedded block 5 and positioning frame 6 installed at the bottom of the support base plate 3. Since the embedded groove 8 and embedded block 5 are structurally matched, and the positioning frame 6 and positioning groove 9 are interlocked, the support base plate 3 with rubber roller 1 on the top can be limited to the top of the fixed base 4. The support base plate 3, which is limited to the top of the fixed base 4, can be bolted to the fixed base 4 through the fixing holes 10 opened on both sides of the top of the fixed base 4 and the support base plate 3.
[0031] The rubber fender designed in this scheme uses arc-shaped slots 12 and arc-shaped plates 13 respectively set at both ends of the fixed base 4 and the supporting base plate 3. Since the arc-shaped plates 13 and arc-shaped slots 12 are structurally matched and the arc-shaped plates 13 and arc-shaped slots 12 are interlocked, multiple sets of splicing bases 2 can be spliced together end to end. At the same time, it can also limit and fix the fixed base 4 and the supporting base plate 3 at both ends of the assembly, which can effectively improve the stability of the connection between the fixed base 4 and the supporting base plate 3.
[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A new type of spliced rubber fender, comprising a rubber roller (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the rubber roller (1) is equipped with a splicing base (2), the splicing base (2) includes a supporting base plate (3), the bottom of the supporting base plate (3) is connected to a fixed base (4), the bottom of the supporting base plate (3) is equipped with an embedded block (5), the middle of the embedded block (5) is provided with a positioning frame (6), and several sets of elastic positioners (7) are respectively provided on both sides of the embedded block (5). The fixed base (4) has an embedded groove (8) in the middle, and two sets of positioning grooves (9) are provided in the middle of the embedded groove (8). The fixed base (4) and the support base plate (3) are also provided with fixing holes (10) on the top sides respectively. The inner walls of the embedded groove (8) are also provided with several sets of limiting slots (11).
2. A new type of spliced rubber fender according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embedded groove (8) and the embedded block (5) are structurally matched, and the positioning frame (6) and the positioning groove (9) are interlocked.
3. A novel spliced rubber fender as claimed in claim 2, wherein: Both the fixed base (4) and the supporting base plate (3) have an arc-shaped slot (12) at one end. An arc-shaped plate (13) is connected to the end of the fixed base (4) and the supporting base plate (3) away from the arc-shaped slot (12). The arc-shaped plate (13) and the arc-shaped slot (12) are structurally matched and are engaged in a snap-fit relationship.
4. A novel spliced rubber fender as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The elastic positioner (7) includes a trapezoidal clamp (14), which is matched with the structure of the limiting clamp (11). The bottom of the trapezoidal clamp (14) is provided with a storage adjustment groove (15). The inside of the storage adjustment groove (15) is connected to guide slide rods (16). The guide slide rods (16) and the trapezoidal clamp (14) are in transition fit. One end of the two sets of guide slide rods (16) is also fitted with a compression spring (17).
5. A novel spliced rubber fender as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The top of the support base plate (3) is equipped with three sets of triangular support plates (18), and a roller groove (19) is provided between the three sets of triangular support plates (18). The roller groove (19) matches the structure of the rubber roller (1). The top of two sets of triangular support plates (18) is provided with a shaft hole (20), and the top of one set of triangular support plates (18) is also provided with a mounting groove (21).
6. A novel spliced rubber fender as claimed in claim 5, wherein: A connecting shaft (22) is connected to the middle of the two sets of rubber rollers (1). The connecting shaft (22) matches the structure of the mounting groove (21). An adjusting shaft (23) is installed at both ends of the two sets of rubber rollers (1). The adjusting shaft (23) and the shaft hole (20) are in rotational fit.