Overwater platform floating pipe support

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water platforms, in particular to a water platform floating pipe support which comprises a floating pipe fixing structure and a platform supporting structure, the platform supporting structure is fixedly connected with the floating pipe fixing structure, a floating pipe penetrating hole is formed in the floating pipe fixing structure, and the water platform floating pipe support further comprises a flexible connecting piece. An open groove is formed in the side, close to the platform supporting structure, of the floating pipe penetrating hole, and the flexible connecting piece is installed in the open groove and abuts against the floating pipe. According to the utility model, the frame and floating pipe matching structure can be prevented from being easily collided and rubbed in a gap under the impact of sea waves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of floating platforms, and more specifically, to a floating pipe support for floating platforms. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the expansion of aquaculture into deep-sea areas, the reliability and durability requirements of floating frame systems for aquaculture cages and floating platforms under complex sea conditions have been increasing. Traditional floating frames typically consist of components such as floating tubes, supports, and footplates, with the supports forming a support structure by connecting the floating tubes through perforations. However, in highly dynamic waters with frequent winds and waves, the shortcomings of this type of structure have gradually become apparent. Because the floating tubes and supports are manufactured using different processes—for example, floating tubes are often extruded while supports require injection molding or compression molding—differences in material shrinkage and manufacturing tolerances prevent them from fitting together correctly. To ensure assembly feasibility, a certain installation gap must be reserved between the perforation of the support and the floating tube. For example, Chinese patent CN206317992U clearly shows in its drawings that a rectangular opening slot is provided on the side of the floating tube perforation closest to the platform support structure.

[0003] While the aforementioned existing technologies meet the basic installation requirements, practical applications have revealed that when continuous wave impacts cause high-frequency swaying of the floating frame, the repeated collisions and friction within the gaps accelerate surface wear of the components. Over the long term, localized deformation, cracks, and even fractures can occur on the outer wall of the floating tube and the edges of the support holes, severely impacting the structural integrity and wave resistance, significantly shortening the equipment's lifespan, and leading to soaring maintenance costs and safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the problem that the existing floating frame and floating pipe joint structure is prone to collision and friction in the gap under the impact of sea waves, and to provide a floating pipe support for a water platform, in which the floating frame and floating pipe joint structure are less likely to collide and rub under the impact of sea waves.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A floating pipe support for a floating platform is provided, comprising a floating pipe fixing structure and a platform support structure. The platform support structure is fixedly connected to the floating pipe fixing structure. The floating pipe fixing structure is provided with a floating pipe through hole and also includes a flexible connector. An opening groove is provided on the side of the floating pipe through hole near the platform support structure. The flexible connector is installed in the opening groove and abuts against the floating pipe.

[0007] During the operation of the above scheme, when the floating pipe support sways due to the action of waves, the floating pipe tends to displace within the perforation. At this time, the flexible connector installed in the opening slot, with its elastic properties, actively fills the vertical gap between the floating pipe and the perforation, forming a flexible interface with continuous contact. The flexible connector absorbs the kinetic energy generated by the displacement of the floating pipe through deformation, converting it into elastic potential energy and gradually releasing it, thereby suppressing the frequency and intensity of rigid contact between the floating pipe and the fixed structure. At the same time, the opening slot constrains the flexible connector in the vertical and horizontal directions of the floating pipe, preventing it from undergoing plastic deformation or falling off due to long-term compression, ensuring the stability of the buffering effect. While maintaining the freedom of floating pipe installation and ease of assembly, this structure, based on a dynamic buffering and gap compensation mechanism, dissipates energy caused by the elastic deformation of the flexible connector, offsetting the collision impact between the floating pipe and the inner wall of the perforation, effectively reducing dynamic wear between components and extending the service life of the overall structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the flexible connector also includes a first limiting block and a second limiting block, which are located at opposite ends of the top surface of the flexible connector. Both the first limiting block and the second limiting block abut against the platform support structure. In the axial direction of the floating tube perforation, the flexible connector is axially limited by the first limiting block and the second limiting block to prevent the flexible connector from sliding out of the opening groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the first limiting block has an inclined surface at one end near the side of the flexible connector, and the angle between the inclined surface and the top surface of the flexible connector is an acute angle. During installation, the first limiting block and the second limiting block form a blocking interference with the end face of the opening groove. The first limiting block has an inclined surface, and during installation, the first limiting block slides into the opening groove through the inclined surface and then slides out from the other end of the opening groove to complete the installation, thereby reducing the installation resistance.

[0010] Furthermore, the flexible connector has a hollow interior, and the hollow cavity of the flexible connector is provided with a number of flexible inner ribs. The two ends of the flexible inner ribs are connected to the inner top surface and the inner bottom surface of the hollow cavity, respectively. The flexible connector generates elastic deformation through the flexible inner ribs to offset the collision impact between the float tube and the inner wall of the float tube perforation, which can effectively improve the compressibility of the flexible connector and reduce the cost.

[0011] Furthermore, the flexible inner rib extends from the end of the flexible connector where the second limiting block is located to the space between the first limiting block and the second limiting block along the axial direction of the perforation of the floating tube. The length of the flexible inner rib is less than the length of the entire flexible connector. The first limiting block needs to be compressed during the installation of the flexible connector. Therefore, there should be no flexible inner rib in the hollow cavity below the orthographic projection of the first limiting block, otherwise compression will be difficult and installation will be challenging. The first limiting block and the second limiting block are physical entities with length. Specifically, the space between the first limiting block and the second limiting block refers to the space between the plane of the first limiting block near the center of the flexible connector and the plane of the second limiting block near the center of the flexible connector.

[0012] Furthermore, the flexible inner rib is inclined within the hollow cavity; the pressure on the flexible connector is vertical, and by inclining the flexible inner rib, the direction of the pressure will not be parallel to the flexible inner rib, making the flexible inner diameter easier to compress, and the entire flexible connector has a stronger ability to absorb and gradually release kinetic energy.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the flexible connector is arc-shaped, and the top surface is flat. The bottom surface of the flexible connector is used to abut against the floating pipe, and the top surface abuts against the bottom surface of the opening slot. The arc-shaped surface at the bottom of the flexible connector is fitted and installed in close contact with the floating pipe. Due to gravity, the gap between the floating pipe perforation and the floating pipe is concentrated above the floating pipe perforation. The opening slot is set above the floating pipe perforation and the flexible connector is installed thereto reduce the impact of waves.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a locking component, one end of which is connected to the platform support structure and the other end of which is connected to the flexible connector; the flexible connector can move vertically within the opening slot, and the locking component fixes the flexible connector to prevent it from loosening.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking component includes a connecting portion and engaging portions located at both ends of the connecting portion. The connecting portion penetrates the platform support structure, and the engaging portions engage with the hollow cavity. The locking component can be simply a cable tie or rope, or it can be in the form of a buckle. It is fixed by engaging with the hollow cavity through the engaging portions.

[0016] Furthermore, the floating pipe fixing structure also includes a reinforcing ring and a supporting wall. One end of the supporting wall is fixedly connected to the floating pipe through hole, and the other end is fixedly connected to the platform support structure. The two ends of the reinforcing ring are respectively connected to the floating pipe through hole and the supporting wall. The setting of the reinforcing ring and the supporting wall can improve the structural strength of the floating pipe fixing structure and prevent the floating pipe fixing structure from being damaged during use due to insufficient strength.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. The floating pipe fixing structure is provided with a floating pipe perforation and also includes a flexible connector. An opening slot is provided on the side of the floating pipe perforation near the platform support structure. The flexible connector is installed in the opening slot and abuts against the floating pipe. The flexible connector realizes a dynamic buffer and gap compensation mechanism to offset the collision impact between the floating pipe and the inner wall of the floating pipe perforation, effectively reducing the dynamic wear between components and extending the service life of the overall structure.

[0019] 2. The floating pipe fixing structure is equipped with reinforcing rings and supporting walls to improve the structural strength of the floating pipe fixing structure and avoid structural damage during use due to insufficient strength. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a floating pipe installation method for a floating pipe support system for a floating platform;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a floating pipe support for a floating platform.

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a floating pipe support for a floating platform.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a flexible connector for a floating pipe support system on a water platform.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component of a floating pipe support for a water platform.

[0026] In the attached diagram: 100, floating tube fixing structure; 110, floating tube perforation; 111, opening groove; 120, reinforcing ring; 130, support wall; 200, platform support structure; 300, flexible connector; 310, first limiting block; 320, second limiting block; 330, flexible inner rib; 400, locking component; 410, connecting part; 420, locking part. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0028] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This embodiment is a first embodiment of a floating pipe support for a floating platform, such as... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the system includes a floating pipe fixing structure 100 and a platform support structure 200. The platform support structure 200 is fixedly connected to the floating pipe fixing structure 100. A floating pipe through hole 110 is provided in the floating pipe fixing structure 100. The first limiting block 310 and the second limiting block 320 abut against the platform support structure 200. The system also includes a flexible connector 300. An opening groove 111 is provided on the side of the floating pipe through hole 110 near the platform support structure 200. The flexible connector 300 is installed in the opening groove 111 and abuts against the floating pipe.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the flexible connector 300 also includes a first limiting block 310 and a second limiting block 320, which are located at the two ends of the top surface of the flexible connector 300, respectively. In the axial direction of the floating tube through hole 110, the flexible connector 300 is axially limited by the first limiting block 310 and the second limiting block 320 to prevent the flexible connector 300 from sliding out of the opening groove 111.

[0032] Specifically, the first limiting block 310 has an inclined surface at one end near the side of the flexible connector 300, and the angle between the inclined surface and the top surface of the flexible connector 300 is an acute angle. During installation, the first limiting block 310 and the second limiting block 320 form a blocking interference with the end face of the opening groove 111. The first limiting block 310 has an inclined surface, and during installation, the first limiting block 310 slides into the opening groove 111 through the inclined surface and then slides out from the other end of the opening groove 111 to complete the installation, thereby reducing the installation resistance.

[0033] Specifically, the flexible connector 300 has a hollow interior, and several flexible inner ribs 330 are provided inside the hollow cavity of the flexible connector 300. The two ends of the flexible inner ribs 330 are connected to the inner top surface and the inner bottom surface of the hollow cavity, respectively. The flexible connector 300 generates elastic deformation through the flexible inner ribs 330 to offset the collision impact between the float tube and the inner wall of the float tube perforation 110, which can effectively improve the compressibility of the flexible connector 300 and reduce costs.

[0034] Specifically, the flexible inner rib 330 extends along the axial direction of the float tube perforation 110 from the end of the flexible connector 300 where the second limiting block 320 is located to the space between the first limiting block 310 and the second limiting block 320. The length of the flexible inner rib 330 is less than the length of the entire flexible connector 300. The first limiting block 310 needs to be compressed during the installation of the flexible connector 300. Therefore, there should be no flexible inner rib 330 in the hollow cavity below the orthographic projection of the first limiting block 310, otherwise the compression will be difficult and the installation will be challenging. The first limiting block 310 and the second limiting block 320 are solid entities with length. The space between the first limiting block 310 and the second limiting block 320 specifically refers to the space between the plane of the first limiting block 310 near the center of the flexible connector 300 and the plane of the second limiting block 320 near the center of the flexible connector 300.

[0035] Specifically, the flexible inner rib 330 is inclined within the hollow cavity; the pressure on the flexible connector 300 is vertical. By inclining the flexible inner rib 330, the direction of the pressure will not be parallel to the flexible inner rib 330, making the flexible inner diameter easier to compress. The entire flexible connector 300 has a stronger ability to absorb and gradually release kinetic energy.

[0036] Specifically, the bottom surface of the flexible connector 300 is arc-shaped, and the top surface is flat. The bottom surface of the flexible connector 300 is used to abut against the floating pipe, and the top surface abuts against the bottom surface of the opening groove 111. The arc-shaped surface at the bottom of the flexible connector 300 is fitted and installed in close contact with the floating pipe. Due to gravity, the gap between the floating pipe perforation 110 and the floating pipe is concentrated above the floating pipe perforation 110. The opening groove 111 is set above the floating pipe perforation 110 and the flexible connector 300 is installed thereto reduce the impact of waves.

[0037] The working principle of a floating pipe support for a water platform in this embodiment is as follows:

[0038] When installing the flexible connector 300, the first limiting block 310 slides into the opening groove 111 through the inclined surface until both the first limiting block 310 and the second limiting block 320 abut against the platform support structure 200, completing the installation. During operation, the floating pipe support sways due to the action of waves, and the floating pipe tends to displace within the floating pipe perforation 110. At this time, the flexible connector 300 within the opening groove 111 actively fills the vertical gap between the floating pipe and the perforation by utilizing the elastic properties of its internal flexible ribs 330. The flexible connector 300 absorbs the kinetic energy generated by the displacement of the floating pipe through deformation, converting it into elastic potential energy and gradually releasing it, thereby suppressing the frequency and intensity of hard contact between the floating pipe and the floating pipe fixing structure 100. At the same time, the opening groove 111 constrains the flexible connector 300 in the vertical and horizontal directions of the floating pipe, preventing it from undergoing plastic deformation or falling off due to long-term compression, ensuring the stability of the buffering effect.

[0039] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: While maintaining the freedom of installation and ease of assembly of the floating tube, the structure, based on the dynamic buffer and gap compensation mechanism, dissipates energy through the elastic deformation of the flexible connector 300, thereby offsetting the collision impact between the floating tube and the inner wall of the floating tube perforation 110, effectively reducing the dynamic wear between components and extending the service life of the overall structure.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] This embodiment is a second embodiment of a floating pipe support for a floating platform, such as... Figures 5 to 6 As shown, the difference from Embodiment 1 is as follows:

[0042] Specifically, it also includes a locking member 400, one end of which is connected to the platform support structure 200 and the other end is connected to the flexible connector 300; the flexible connector 300 can move vertically within the opening slot 111, and the locking member 400 fixes the flexible connector 300 to prevent it from loosening.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, the locking member 400 includes a connecting part 410 and engaging parts 420 located at both ends of the connecting part 410. The connecting part 410 passes through the platform support structure 200, and the engaging parts 420 engage with the hollow cavity. In some other embodiments, the locking member 400 may simply be a cable tie or a rope.

[0044] The working principle of a floating pipe support for a water platform in this embodiment is as follows:

[0045] The locking member 400 first passes through the platform support structure 200, and fastens one locking part 420 into the hollow cavity of the flexible connector 300 near the second limiting block 320. The other locking part 420 is fastened to the other side of the flexible connector 300 to complete the installation. When the floating pipe support shakes, the flexible connector 300 undergoes elastic deformation to actively compensate for the gap, and at the same time, it will also shake up and down in the opening groove 111. At this time, the locking member 400 fixes the flexible connector 300, restricting its radial runout degree of freedom.

[0046] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are: the locking member 400 restricts the radial runout of the flexible connector 300, prevents the flexible connector 300 from becoming radially loose, and effectively improves the effect of active gap compensation.

[0047] Example 3

[0048] This embodiment is a third embodiment of a floating pipe support for a floating platform, such as... Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the difference from Embodiment 1 is as follows:

[0049] Specifically, the floating pipe fixing structure 100 also includes a reinforcing ring 120 and a supporting wall 130. One end of the supporting wall 130 is fixedly connected to the floating pipe through hole 110, and the other end is fixedly connected to the platform support structure 200. The two ends of the reinforcing ring 120 are respectively connected to the floating pipe through hole 110 and the supporting wall 130. The setting of the reinforcing ring 120 and the supporting wall 130 can improve the structural strength of the floating pipe fixing structure 100 and prevent the floating pipe fixing structure 100 from being structurally damaged during use due to insufficient strength.

[0050] The working principle of a floating pipe support for a water platform in this embodiment is as follows:

[0051] The floating pipe support floats on the water surface, while the floating pipe fixing structure 100 is submerged underwater. The two sides of the floating pipe fixing structure 100 are subjected to water pressure. The structure of the reinforcing ring 120 and the supporting wall 130 blocks the water pressure and provides support for the entire structure.

[0052] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are: the reinforcement ring 120 and the support wall 130 can improve the structural strength of the floating pipe fixing structure 100 and prevent the floating pipe fixing structure 100 from being damaged during use due to insufficient strength.

[0053] In the specific implementation of the above embodiments, the technical features can be combined in any non-contradictory way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the above technical features are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features is not contradictory, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0054] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. 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. A floating pipe support for a floating platform, comprising a floating pipe fixing structure (100) and a platform support structure (200), wherein the platform support structure (200) is fixedly connected to the floating pipe fixing structure (100), the floating pipe fixing structure (100) is provided with a floating pipe through hole (110), and the floating pipe through hole (110) is provided with an opening slot (111) on the side of the floating pipe through hole (110) near the platform support structure (200), characterized in that, It also includes a flexible connector (300), which is installed in the opening groove (111) and abuts against the float tube.

2. The floating pipe support for a floating platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible connector (300) further includes a first limiting block (310) and a second limiting block (320), the first limiting block (310) and the second limiting block (320) being located at opposite ends of the top surface of the flexible connector (300), and both the first limiting block (310) and the second limiting block (320) abutting against the platform support structure (200).

3. The floating pipe support for a floating platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting block (310) has an inclined surface at one end near the side of the flexible connector (300), and the angle between the inclined surface and the top surface of the flexible connector (300) is an acute angle.

4. A floating pipe support for a water platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible connector (300) has a hollow interior. The hollow cavity of the flexible connector (300) is provided with a number of flexible inner ribs (330). The two ends of the flexible inner ribs (330) are respectively connected to the inner top surface and the inner bottom surface of the hollow cavity.

5. A floating pipe support for a water platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flexible inner rib (330) extends from one end of the flexible connector (300) where the second limiting block (320) is provided to the space between the first limiting block (310) and the second limiting block (320) in the axial direction of the floating tube perforation (110).

6. A floating pipe support for a water platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flexible inner rib (330) is inclinedly arranged in the hollow cavity.

7. A floating pipe support for a water platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the flexible connector (300) is an arc-shaped surface, and the top surface is a plane. The bottom surface of the flexible connector (300) is used to abut against the floating tube, and the top surface abuts against the bottom surface of the opening groove (111).

8. A floating pipe support for a water platform according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, It also includes a locking element (400), one end of which is connected to the platform support structure (200) and the other end of which is connected to the flexible connector (300).

9. A floating pipe support for a water platform according to claim 8, characterized in that, The locking member (400) includes a connecting part (410) and a locking part (420) located at both ends of the connecting part (410). The connecting part (410) penetrates the platform support structure (200), and the locking part (420) engages with the hollow cavity of the flexible connector (300).

10. A floating pipe support for a floating platform according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The floating pipe fixing structure (100) also includes a reinforcing ring (120) and a support wall (130). One end of the support wall (130) is fixedly connected to the floating pipe through hole (110), and the other end is fixedly connected to the platform support structure (200). The two ends of the reinforcing ring (120) are respectively connected to the floating pipe through hole (110) and the support wall (130).

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