Connecting structure of seabed touring channel and underwater platform

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of seabed connecting structures, and discloses a connecting structure for a seabed touring channel and an underwater platform, which comprises a platform connector, a channel connector and a connecting structure, one end of the platform connector is connected with a touring platform, and the platform connector positioned on the outer side of the touring platform is provided with a platform thread; one end of the channel connector is connected with a touring channel, and the channel connector located on the outer side of the touring channel is provided with a channel thread; the rotating directions of the channel thread and the platform thread are opposite; the touring platform is connected with the touring channel through a connecting structure; a flexible connecting ring is arranged in the middle of the connecting structure, and the two ends of the connecting structure are connected through the flexible connecting ring. The structure solves the problem that in the underwater installation process in the prior art, installation is difficult due to the influence of multiple factors such as buoyancy, water flow and terrain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of underwater connection structure technology, specifically a connection structure between an underwater tour channel and an underwater platform. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of marine tourism, people's interest in exploring the mysterious underwater world is growing. To meet this demand, technology has emerged to connect underwater viewing channels with underwater platforms. This connection structure aims to provide a safe and convenient way for tourists to easily access the underwater platform from the surface or underwater viewing channel, thus allowing them to observe the marine life and landforms up close.

[0003] Given the current technological context, and considering the large overall size of subsea platforms and underwater tour tunnels, they are typically deployed via underwater installation. However, underwater installation is constrained by various factors such as buoyancy and currents, making large-scale operations and precise centering extremely difficult. Furthermore, the seabed is not flat, sometimes exhibiting unevenness or tilt. Therefore, designing a structure specifically for connecting underwater tour tunnels and subsea platforms is particularly important. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (I) Technical problem to be solved: In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a connection structure between the underwater tour channel and the underwater platform. It has the advantages of easy underwater centering and installation, and underwater connection with a certain degree of self-adjustment function without large-scale movement of other structures. It solves the problem that the existing technology is difficult to install underwater due to the influence of buoyancy, water flow, terrain and other factors.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution: To achieve the above-mentioned goal of facilitating underwater alignment and installation, and realizing an underwater connection with a certain degree of self-adjustment function without large-scale movement of other structures, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A connection structure between an underwater tour channel and an underwater platform, comprising a platform connector, a channel connector, and a connection structure. One end of the platform connector is connected to the tour platform, and the other end extends beyond the outer surface of the tour platform. One end of the channel connector is connected to the tour channel, and the other end extends beyond the outer surface of the tour channel. The tour platform and the tour channel are connected by the connection structure. A flexible connecting ring is provided in the middle of the connection structure, and the two ends of the connection structure are connected by the flexible connecting ring.

[0006] Preferably, the platform connector located outside the tour platform is provided with a platform thread, and the channel connector located outside the tour passage is provided with a channel thread, the channel thread and the platform thread rotating in opposite directions; one end of the connection structure is adapted to the channel thread, and the other end is adapted to the platform thread.

[0007] Preferably, the length of the channel thread is greater than the length of the platform thread.

[0008] Preferably, the number of flexible connecting rings is not less than two, and two adjacent flexible connecting rings are connected by a rigid connecting ring, and the flexible connecting ring and the rigid connecting ring have a sealed structure.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting structure is cylindrical.

[0010] Preferably, the outer surface of the connecting structure is provided with lifting points.

[0011] Preferably, after the connection structure is connected to the platform thread and the channel thread, a sealed fixed connection is achieved by welding.

[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a connection structure between an underwater tour channel and an underwater platform, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This underwater sightseeing channel and underwater platform connection structure uses alternating flexible and rigid connecting rings in the middle of the connection structure. The flexible connecting rings, with their high flexibility and deformation capacity, can flexibly cope with various unevenness or slope changes that may exist on the seabed, effectively absorbing and dispersing stress concentration caused by topographic differences. While ensuring the stability and load-bearing capacity of the connection structure, it also has a certain degree of self-adjustment, avoiding stress on the connection structure due to unevenness or slope of the seabed during installation. This improves the stability and durability of the connection structure, as well as its seismic resistance.

[0014] 2. This underwater tour channel and underwater platform connection structure, by designing the channel thread and platform thread as reverse threads, allows the platform and channel to be connected simultaneously without moving the channel and platform during docking. This simplifies the installation process and reduces the installation difficulty. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the complete structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view of section AA;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the complete assembly of the structure of this utility model with the underwater tour channel and the underwater platform;

[0018] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the present invention without the connection structure installed.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Platform connector; 10. Platform thread; 2. Channel connector; 20. Channel thread; 3. Connection structure; 30. Flexible connecting ring; 31. Rigid connecting ring; 32. Lifting point. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-3 A connection structure between an underwater sightseeing channel and an underwater platform includes a platform connector 1, a channel connector 2, and a connecting structure 3. One end of the platform connector 1 connects to the sightseeing platform, and the other end extends beyond the outer surface of the platform. The platform connector 1, located on the outer side of the sightseeing platform, is provided with a platform thread 10. One end of the channel connector 2 connects to the sightseeing channel, and the other end extends beyond the outer surface of the channel. The channel connector 2, located on the outer side of the channel, is provided with a channel thread 20. The channel thread 20 rotates in the opposite direction to the platform thread 10. This allows for docking without moving the channel and platform; simply rotating the connecting structure 3 in the middle is sufficient to connect the platform and the channel. The channels are simultaneously connected. One end of the connecting structure 3 is adapted to the channel thread 20, and the other end is adapted to the platform thread 10. In this embodiment, the connecting structure 3 has an internal thread, while the platform thread 10 and the channel thread 20 have external threads. The tour platform and the tour channel are connected through the connecting structure 3. A flexible connecting ring 30 is provided in the middle of the connecting structure 3. The flexible connecting ring 30 is made of corrosion-resistant and waterproof materials such as rubber. In the specific implementation of this invention, since rubber materials have a certain lifespan limit, metal seals can be used in places where replacement is not easy. The two ends of the connecting structure 3 are connected through the flexible connecting ring 30.

[0022] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The length of the channel thread 20 is greater than the length of the platform thread 10, which makes it convenient for users on land to first insert a section of thread to fix the connecting structure 3 and the channel, and then put the connecting structure 3 and the channel into the seabed together, simplifying the alignment process.

[0023] Please see Figure 1The number of flexible connecting rings 30 is not less than two. Two adjacent flexible connecting rings 30 are connected by a rigid connecting ring 31. The flexible connecting ring 30 and the rigid connecting ring 31 are sealed. The design of alternating connection of flexible connecting rings 30 and rigid connecting rings 31 enables the structure to maintain rigidity while having a certain self-adjusting capability.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-2 The connecting structure 3 is cylindrical, which ensures that the force received from all directions is the same when the connecting structure 3 is on the seabed, thus improving the structural stability. The outer surface of the connecting structure 3 is provided with lifting points 32, which facilitates the rotation of the connecting structure 3 by underwater robots or deep-sea manipulators. After the connecting structure 3 is connected to the platform thread 10 and the channel thread 20, a sealed fixed connection is achieved by welding, which further increases the stability of the connecting structure 3.

[0025] Working principle: On land, the operator first fixes the platform connector 1 and the channel connector 2 to the platform and the channel respectively. Then, a thread is inserted between the connecting structure 3 and the channel to fix them. After the platform is installed on the seabed, the connecting structure 3 and the channel are lowered into the seabed together. Using a traction machine or other equipment with sufficient power to hook the lifting point 32, and ensuring that the cables will not get tangled, the connecting structure 3 is rotated to connect the platform and the channel. After the connection is completed, underwater welding is used to ensure the stability and sealing between the two.

[0026] In summary, this underwater viewing channel and platform connection structure, by designing the channel thread 20 and platform thread 10 as reverse threads, allows for simultaneous docking of the platform and channel without moving the channel and platform, simply by rotating the intermediate connecting structure 3. This simplifies the installation process and reduces installation difficulty. Furthermore, by setting alternating flexible connecting rings 30 and rigid connecting rings 31 in the middle of the connecting structure 3, the flexible connecting rings 30, with their high flexibility and deformation capacity, can flexibly cope with various unevenness or slope changes on the seabed surface, effectively absorbing and dispersing stress concentration caused by terrain differences. While ensuring the stability and load-bearing capacity of the connecting structure 3, it also possesses a certain degree of self-adjustment, preventing stress on the connecting structure 3 due to unevenness or slope on the seabed surface during installation. This improves the stability and durability of the connecting structure 3, as well as its seismic resistance.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, terms such as "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A structure for connecting a submarine tour channel to a water bottom platform, comprising a platform connecting head (1), a channel connecting head (2) and a connecting structure (3), characterized in that: One end of the platform connector (1) is connected to the tour platform, and the other end extends beyond the outer surface of the tour platform; one end of the channel connector (2) is connected to the tour channel, and the other end extends beyond the outer surface of the tour channel; the tour platform and the tour channel are connected by a connecting structure (3); a flexible connecting ring (30) is provided in the middle of the connecting structure (3), and the two ends of the connecting structure (3) are connected by the flexible connecting ring (30).

2. The structure for connecting the submarine tour channel with the underwater platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform connector (1) located outside the tour platform is provided with a platform thread (10), and the channel connector (2) located outside the tour channel is provided with a channel thread (20). The channel thread (20) and the platform thread (10) rotate in opposite directions. One end of the connection structure (3) is adapted to the channel thread (20), and the other end is adapted to the platform thread (10).

3. The structure for connecting the submarine tour channel with the underwater platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the channel thread (20) is greater than the length of the platform thread (10).

4. The connecting structure of the submarine tour channel and the underwater platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of flexible connecting rings (30) is not less than two, and two adjacent flexible connecting rings (30) are connected by a rigid connecting ring (31). The flexible connecting ring (30) and the rigid connecting ring (31) are sealed together.

5. The connecting structure of the submarine tour channel and the underwater platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting structure (3) is cylindrical.

6. The subsea tunnel and subsea platform connection of claim 1, wherein: The outer surface of the connecting structure (3) is provided with lifting points (32).

7. The structure for connecting the submarine tour channel with the underwater platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: After the connection structure (3) is connected to the platform thread (10) and the channel thread (20), a sealed fixed connection is achieved by welding.

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