Device for quickly storing and releasing set square

By designing a device for rapid storage and release of triangular plates, and utilizing components such as anchor cable guide gantry and electric hoist, the automatic storage and release of triangular plates is achieved, solving the problem of complex and time-consuming connection of triangular plates in existing technologies, and improving the efficiency of tugboat operations and equipment safety.

CN224197923UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05DALIAN LIANLI OCEAN ENG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DALIAN LIANLI OCEAN ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-04-07
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

When connecting existing offshore work platforms to tugboats, the disassembly and installation of the triangular plates is complex and time-consuming, affecting the efficiency of tugboat operations.

Method used

A device for quickly storing and releasing triangular plates was designed, including an anchor cable guide gantry, an electric hoist, and a hook. The triangular plates are connected to the anchor winch and the gantry cable to realize the automatic storage and release of the triangular plates, simplifying the connection steps.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces preparation time for towing operations, improves safety and equipment lifespan, reduces connection steps and equipment wear, and makes position adjustments more precise and easier.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rapid storage and release triangular plate device which comprises a triangular plate located between a working ship and a tugboat, an outboard frame is fixedly installed on the working ship, an anchor cable guiding portal frame is installed on the outboard frame, an electric hoist is installed on a transverse frame of the anchor cable guiding portal frame, and a lifting hook is installed on the electric hoist. The triangular plate is located in the anchor cable guiding portal frame, dragon beard cables are connected to the two sides of the triangular plate and connected with the working ship, and a short cable is connected to the top of the triangular plate and connected with the tugboat. During towing operation, the towing operation can be carried out only by putting down the triangular plate from the storage position and connecting the short cable, so that the time for connecting the dragon cable is saved, the difficulty of putting down the triangular plate is reduced, and the steps required by towing are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drilling technology, specifically to a device for rapidly storing and releasing triangular plates. Background Technology

[0002] The existing offshore work platforms / vessels use a triangular plate to connect the tugboat and the work platform / vessel. Before tugboat operations, the triangular plate needs to be connected to the two keel lines on the vessel, and then the short tugboat line needs to be connected to the triangular plate. After the triangular plate and the line are successfully connected, the anchor winch is used to release the triangular plate and the line into the sea. After adjustment, the tugboat operation can be carried out. After the tugboat operation is completed, the anchor winch is used to pull the triangular plate and the line up. The tugboat operation can be ended only after all the steel cables are removed.

[0003] The existing triangular beam requires repeated disassembly and removal of steel cables during towing operations, which is complex and time-consuming, greatly extending the tugboat preparation time. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for quickly storing and releasing a triangular plate, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a quick storage and release triangular plate device, comprising a triangular plate located between a workboat and a tugboat, wherein an outer frame is fixedly installed on the workboat, and an anchor cable guide gantry is installed on the outer frame, wherein an electric hoist is installed on the crossbar of the anchor cable guide gantry, and a hook is installed on the electric hoist.

[0006] The triangular plate is located inside the anchor cable guide gantry. Both sides of the triangular plate are connected to the keel cable, which is connected to the workboat. The top of the triangular plate is connected to the short cable, which is connected to the tugboat.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the outer frame is welded with a diagonal support frame.

[0008] Preferably, the workboat is equipped with two anchor winches, and the two anchor winches are respectively connected to two keel cables.

[0009] Preferably, the triangular plate has connection holes at its triangular positions, and the three connection holes are respectively connected to two dragon whisker cables and one short cable.

[0010] Preferably, three steel cables are installed on the anchor cable guide gantry, and the steel cables are compatible with the triangular plate.

[0011] Preferably, the anchor cable guide gantry is fixedly installed on the outer frame by bolts.

[0012] Preferably, the anchor cable guide gantry is provided with lifting lugs, and the lifting lugs are compatible with the triangular plate and the gantry cable.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. It can achieve the goal of releasing the connected triangular plate stored on the mechanism directly without reconnecting the rigging cable during towing operations, greatly reducing the preparation time for towing operations.

[0015] 2. Reducing the number of steps involved in connecting steel cables can effectively reduce the probability of problems during installation, greatly improve work safety, and also reduce the wear and tear on related equipment.

[0016] 3. The position of the triangle can be adjusted freely forward, backward, up, and down, making it more precise and easier than the original method.

[0017] 4. The anchor cable guide gantry can move in and out of the hull, and the equipment can be retrieved under harsh conditions, reducing the risk of equipment damage. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the towing configuration of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the usage of a set square.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the recycling status of the triangular plate;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the storage status of the triangle.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Workboat; 2. Outboard frame; 3. Anchor cable guide gantry; 4. Inclined support frame; 5. Electric hoist; 6. Hook; 7. Triangular plate; 8. Dragon whisker cable; 9. Steel cable; 10. Anchor winch; 11. Tugboat; 12. Short cable. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides a technical solution: a quick storage and release triangular plate device, including a triangular plate 7 located between a workboat 1 and a tugboat 11. An outer frame 2 is fixedly installed on the workboat 1, and an anchor cable guide gantry 3 is installed on the outer frame 2. An electric hoist 5 is installed on the crossbar of the anchor cable guide gantry 3, and a hook 6 is installed on the electric hoist 5.

[0026] Triangular plate 7 is located inside anchor cable guide gantry 3. Both sides of triangular plate 7 are connected to keel cables 8, and keel cables 8 are connected to workboat 1. Short cable 12 is connected to the top of triangular plate 7, and short cable 12 is connected to tugboat 11.

[0027] In this utility model, an inclined support frame 4 is welded to the bottom of the outer frame 2 to improve the stability of the outer frame 2 structure.

[0028] In this utility model, two anchor winches 10 are installed on the workboat 1, and the two anchor winches 10 are respectively connected to two keel cables 8.

[0029] In this utility model, the triangular position of the triangular plate 7 is provided with connecting holes, and the three connecting holes are respectively connected to two dragon whisker cables 8 and a short cable 12.

[0030] In this utility model, three steel cables 9 are installed on the anchor cable guide gantry frame 3, and the steel cables 9 are adapted to the triangular plate 7.

[0031] In this utility model, the anchor cable guide gantry 3 is fixedly installed on the outboard frame 2 by bolts. By moving the anchor cable guide gantry 3 to the required position and locking it with bolts, the triangular plate 7 can be stored outside the hull.

[0032] In this utility model, the anchor cable guide gantry 3 is provided with a lifting lug, which is compatible with the triangular plate 7 and the drapery cable 8. The lifting lug is used to fix the triangular plate and the drapery cable.

[0033] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Figure 2 In the towing configuration shown, workboat 1 is connected to triangle plate 7 via cable 8. One end of cable 8 is connected to triangle plate 7, and the other end is connected to anchor winch 10. Tugboat 11 is connected to triangle plate 7 via short cable 12, thus enabling towing operations. Triangle plate 7 is in operation as shown. Figure 3 As shown, the anchor cable guide gantry 3 is in storage and ready-to-use state at this time.

[0034] After the towing operation is completed, disconnect the short cable 12, connect the triangular plate 7 to the hook 6 of the anchor cable guide gantry 3, and use the anchor cable guide gantry 3 to lift the triangular plate 7. Figure 4 As shown, after lifting the triangular plate 7 to a suitable storage position, use steel cable 9 to fix the triangular plate 7 to the anchor cable guide gantry 3, as follows. Figure 5As shown, when towing operations are carried out again, it is only necessary to lower the triangle plate 7 from the storage position and connect the short cable 12 to carry out the towing operation, which saves the time of connecting the keel cable 8, reduces the difficulty of lowering the triangle plate 7, and reduces the steps required for towing.

[0035] The contents not described in detail in this specification are prior art known to those skilled in the art. 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 the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A quick storage and release triangular plate device, comprising a triangular plate (7) located between a workboat (1) and a tugboat (11), characterized in that: The workboat (1) is fixedly equipped with an outer frame (2), and an anchor cable guide gantry (3) is installed on the outer frame (2). An electric hoist (5) is installed on the crossbar of the anchor cable guide gantry (3), and a hook (6) is installed on the electric hoist (5). The triangular plate (7) is located inside the anchor cable guide gantry (3). Both sides of the triangular plate (7) are connected to the spur cable (8), and the spur cable (8) is connected to the workboat (1). The top of the triangular plate (7) is connected to the short cable (12), and the short cable (12) is connected to the tugboat (11).

2. The rapid storage and release triangular plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer frame (2) is welded with a diagonal support frame (4).

3. The rapid storage and release triangular plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workboat (1) is equipped with two anchor winches (10), and the two anchor winches (10) are respectively connected to two sling cables (8).

4. The rapid storage and release triangular plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The triangular plate (7) has connection holes at its triangular positions, and the three connection holes are respectively connected to two dragon whisker cables (8) and a short cable (12).

5. The rapid storage and release triangular plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Three steel cables (9) are installed on the anchor cable guide gantry (3), and the steel cables (9) are compatible with the triangular plate (7).

6. The rapid storage and release triangular plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anchor cable guide gantry (3) is fixedly installed on the outer frame (2) by bolts.

7. The rapid storage and release triangular plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anchor cable guide gantry (3) is equipped with lifting lugs, which are compatible with the triangular plate (7) and the gantry cable (8).