Unit type detachable ship cab
The modular, detachable cab design, utilizing bolted connections and sealing layers, solves the problem of damage to insulation/heat insulation materials caused by welding, improving construction efficiency and ease of modification, while protecting the environment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGXI CSSC NORTH BAY SHIP & MARINE ENG DESIGN
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The traditional welding method for fixing ship bridges leads to damage to insulation/heat insulation materials, increases construction and modification costs and environmental damage, and the modification process is complicated.
The cab adopts a detachable modular design, which is connected by bolts to the closure seat and closure base. Combined with a sealing layer and a protective layer, the cab and the deck can be detached and installed, avoiding damage from high-heat cutting.
It improves the construction efficiency and modifiability of the cab, reduces damage to insulation/heat insulation materials, lowers construction and modification costs, and protects the environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shipbuilding, and in particular to a modular, detachable ship bridge. Background Technology
[0002] The bridge is the central area for ship maneuvering, and its layout and design are determined during the ship's design phase. During shipyard construction, the bridge can be installed, insulated, equipped, and furnished using the shipyard's comprehensive facilities and construction procedures. After completion and delivery, it generally cannot be removed or modified except in cases of major alterations. If major alterations are necessary, the bridge must be returned to the shipyard or another shipyard / repair yard for equipment modification. In this case, the original insulation installation, equipment installation, and interior furnishing work may increase the amount of work required for the modification. In traditional shipbuilding processes, the bridge is typically fixed to the bridge deck by welding. While this method ensures the bridge's stability to some extent, it also introduces several problems:
[0003] First, welding work inevitably damages the insulation / heat insulation materials beneath the bridge deck during the assembly of the bridge section. To prevent this damage, the welding and other potentially damaging construction processes are often completed first, followed by the installation of the insulation / heat insulation materials. However, when shipyards adopt segmented construction and off-site assembly (especially in enclosed waterways such as inland lakes and reservoirs without waterway connections), this construction sequence means that the preliminary processes such as insulation / heat insulation materials cannot be completed during the segmented construction at the shipyard, thus increasing the procedures, time, and costs associated with off-site construction. Furthermore, this off-site construction activity can also cause some damage to the water quality of protected areas and the environment along the water's edge.
[0004] Secondly, when modifying a fixed welded cab, it is necessary to completely remove the interior, equipment and other facilities inside the cab. Furthermore, high-heat cutting methods such as acetylene, plasma and laser are required during the cutting process. This not only further damages the insulation / heat insulation materials, but also requires repair during the modification process, thus significantly increasing the modification cycle and cost. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the above-mentioned problems by providing a modular, detachable ship bridge and its construction method. This allows the ship bridge to be installed on the bridge deck in a detachable manner, thereby improving the construction efficiency and modifiability of the ship bridge while reducing the negative impact on hull materials and the environment.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] This utility model provides a modular, detachable ship bridge, including a bridge deck and a bridge. The bridge is detachably installed on the bridge deck. The bridge includes a bridge enclosure wall that forms an internal space. A closure seat is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the bridge enclosure wall. A closure base corresponding to the closure seat is fixedly provided on the top surface of the bridge deck. The closure base is installed by fasteners and is connected to the closure seat. The closure base and the closure seat can be installed facing into or out of the bridge.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the closing seat includes an upper panel, which is horizontally arranged and perpendicular to the cab wall, and the top surface of the upper panel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cab wall.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the merging seat further includes an upper elbow plate, which is arranged perpendicular to both the cab wall and the upper panel. Its adjacent two sides are fixedly connected to the wall surface of the cab wall and the top surface of the upper panel, respectively, to enhance the connection strength between the upper panel of the merging seat and the cab wall. It should be noted that the upper elbow plate can be selectively added depending on the installation orientation of the merging seat.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the closing base includes a web, a lower panel, and a lower elbow plate. The web is arranged perpendicular to the bridge deck, and its bottom surface is fixedly connected to the top surface of the bridge deck. The lower panel is horizontal relative to the upper panel, and its bottom surface is fixedly connected to the top surface of the web. The lower elbow plate is arranged perpendicular to both the web and the lower panel, and its adjacent two sides are fixedly connected to the side surface of the web and the bottom surface of the lower panel, respectively.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the fastener includes a bolt and a nut that engages with the bolt knob, and the upper panel and the lower panel are respectively provided with bolt holes for the bolt to pass through.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a sealing layer is sandwiched between the upper panel and the lower panel. The sealing layer is made of rubber material to reduce vibration and ensure weather tightness.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the fastener is provided with a protective layer on its outer periphery, which completely covers the fastener to protect it from problems such as rusting and damage caused by water immersion, thereby extending its service life.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the height of the closing base is 100mm to 150mm.
[0015] The advantages of the above-mentioned technical solution provided by the present invention compared with the prior art are as follows:
[0016] The bridge deck mounting base and the bridge mounting base of the present invention are assembled and installed by bolts and sealing layer, which not only significantly improves the assembly efficiency, but also ensures the weather tightness of the assembly part, avoids damage to the deck insulation / heat insulation materials or equipment caused by traditional welding operations, and facilitates quick disassembly and assembly during later maintenance or modification, minimizing the damage to the ship caused by high heat cutting such as acetylene, plasma, and laser during disassembly and assembly. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the non-stiffening material of the front wall of the driver's cab of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the reinforcing material of the front wall of the driver's cab according to this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a non-stiffening material in the rear wall / rear side wall of the cab of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a type of reinforcing material for the rear wall / rear side wall of the driver's cab of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the non-reinforcing material of the cab wall of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the reinforcing material of the cab wall of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another non-stiffening material for the rear wall / rear side wall of the cab of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another type of reinforcing material for the rear wall / rear side wall of the cab of this utility model.
[0026] In the attached diagram, 10-Deck deck, 20-Deck bulkhead, 21-Front bulkhead, 22-Rear bulkhead, 23-Side bulkhead, 24-Inner bulkhead, 30-Closing seat, 31-Upper panel, 32-Upper elbow plate, 40-Closing base, 41-Body plate, 42-Lower panel, 43-Lower elbow plate, 50-Fastener, 60-Sealing layer, 70-Protective layer. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0031] Please see Figures 1-6This utility model provides a modular, detachable ship bridge, comprising a bridge deck 10 and a bridge mounted on the bridge deck 10. The bridge includes a bridge enclosure 20 that forms the internal space and reinforcing members that strengthen the enclosure structure. The bridge enclosure 20 is specifically composed of a front enclosure 21 (in front of the control panel), a rear enclosure 22, side enclosures 23, and an inner enclosure 24. A closure seat 30 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bridge enclosure 20, and a closure base 40 corresponding to the closure seat 30 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the bridge deck 10. The closure base 40 and the closure seat 30 are connected and installed by fasteners 50.
[0032] Preferably, the closing seat 30 includes a horizontally arranged upper panel 31, which is perpendicular to the cab wall 20, and its top surface is welded and fixed to the bottom of the cab wall 20. In addition, the closing seat 30 may also include an upper elbow plate 32, which is arranged perpendicular to both the cab wall and the upper panel, and its adjacent two sides are welded and fixed to the wall surface of the cab wall 20 and the top surface of the upper panel 31, respectively. It is also in the same cross section as the cab's stiffeners to enhance the connection strength between the upper panel of the closing seat and the cab wall.
[0033] Preferably, the closing base 40 includes a web plate 41, a lower panel 42, and a lower elbow plate 43. The web plate 41 is arranged perpendicular to the bridge deck 10 and is welded to the bridge deck 10 at its lower side. The thickness of the web plate 41 can be the same as or slightly greater than the thickness of the bridge bulkhead 20 by 1-2 mm, that is, the web plate 41 and the bridge bulkhead 20 together form the side wall structure of the bridge. The lower panel 42 is arranged horizontally relative to the upper panel 31 (i.e., perpendicular to the web plate 41). The bottom surface of the lower panel 42 is welded to the top surface of the web plate 41. The lower elbow plate 43 is arranged perpendicular to both the web plate 41 and the lower panel 42, and its adjacent two sides are welded to the side surface of the web plate 41 and the bottom surface of the lower panel 42, respectively, and is in the same cross section as the stiffeners of the bridge. Preferably, the height of the closure base 30 is 100mm to 150mm. This height should be slightly higher than the indoor water barrier. On the one hand, the height of the closure base 30 should not be too high to avoid interfering with the segmented hoisting and transportation of the bridge deck 10 and its lower bulkhead; on the other hand, the height of the closure base 30 should not be too low to avoid indoor condensate accumulating above the base surface and causing abnormal water seepage.
[0034] Preferably, the fastener 50 includes bolts and nuts, and the number of them can be set according to the perimeter of the closure seat 30. The upper panel 31 and the lower panel 42 are respectively provided with multiple bolt holes (bolt connection points) for bolts to pass through. Thus, by passing multiple bolts one by one into the bolt holes and tightening them with nuts, the cab can be installed on the driving deck 10.
[0035] Regarding the installation of the closing seat 30 and the closing base 40, there are two methods: facing indoors or facing outdoors.
[0036] Please see Figures 1-6 Method 1: The closure seat 30 of the front enclosure 21 faces outwards, while the closure seats 30 of the rear enclosure 22, side enclosure 23, and inner enclosure 24 all face inwards. Using this method, except for the closure seat 30 of the front enclosure 21, the closure seats 30 of the rear enclosure 22, side enclosure 23, and inner enclosure 24 can consist only of the panel 31. That is, when installing the closure seat 30, the stiffeners are placed at the installation position of the upper elbow plate 32 (the stiffeners and the upper elbow plate are in the same cross-section), and the bottom of the stiffeners is welded and fixed to the upper panel 31, thus reducing the number of parts in the upper elbow plate 32. Correspondingly, the closure bases 40 installed corresponding to the closure seats 30 of the rear enclosure 22, side enclosure 23, and inner enclosure 24 all face inwards, wherein the lower elbow plate 43 is arranged between the indoor water-retaining fence and the web plate 41. The closure seats 30 and corresponding closure bases 40 of the forward bulkhead 21 both face outwards, placing the bolt connection points and disassembly work surfaces outside the bridge. This allows workers to operate directly from outside the cabin via the deck or side passageways without entering the bridge, avoiding spatial conflicts with the control panel and preventing contact with internal equipment. This allows for the complete disassembly of the bridge without removing the control panel. Furthermore, the closure seats 30 of the inner bulkhead 24 face inwards to ensure sufficient width for the bridge's passageways / stairways.
[0037] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 5-8 Method 2: The closing seat 30 of the inner enclosure 24 faces inward, while the closing seats 30 of the front enclosure 21, rear enclosure 22, and side enclosure 23 all face outward. Using this method, with the closing seats 30 of the front enclosure 21, rear enclosure 22, and side enclosure 23 all facing outward, avoids interference between the indoor water barrier and the tightening / loosening of the connecting bolts, thus affecting the cab's closing efficiency. This method also makes it easier for construction personnel to tighten the bolts.
[0038] Preferably, a flat strip-shaped sealing layer 60 is sandwiched between the upper panel 31 and the lower panel 42. The sealing layer 60 can be made of rubber material with pre-drilled through holes corresponding to the bolt hole positions. Rubber materials include natural rubber, nitrile rubber (NBR), or fluororubber. During assembly, the sealing layer 60 is directly sandwiched between the upper panel 31 and the lower panel 42. Alternatively, in other alternative embodiments, the sealing layer 60 can be made of epoxy resin damping material, cast on-site, and then directly installed. The sealing layer 60 not only absorbs mechanical vibrations and suppresses resonance transmission by utilizing its elastic deformation characteristics, but also ensures the sealing of the installation area, preventing rainwater, seawater, etc., from seeping in.
[0039] Preferably, a protective layer 70 is provided on the outer periphery of the fastener 50, which completely covers the fastener 50 located outside the cab. The protective layer 70 can be formed by filling with a foaming agent. The foaming agent has the characteristics of being lightweight, heat-insulating, and heat-resistant, which can further play a sealing role. Its outer surface is arranged with a certain inclination or flow-guiding shape, so that water can flow smoothly away from the panel surface, preventing water from accumulating on the surface of the protective layer 70, protecting bolts from being soaked in water and rusting faster, improving the strength and reliability of bolt connections, and improving the safety and service life of the cab.
[0040] The construction method of this utility model is as follows:
[0041] S1. Prefabricate the bridge deck in sections, pre-set the inspection waterline for each bridge deck unit, and after completing the segmented manufacturing of the bridge deck, first install the water barrier and the closure base on the bridge deck. The height of the water barrier is <150mm, and the surface of the closure base is guaranteed to be level. Then, complete the insulation / heat insulation materials and cable laying under the bridge deck according to the unit outfitting standard, and reserve standardized electrical / pipeline interfaces.
[0042] S2. Prefabricate the cab in sections, pre-set the inspection waterline for the cab unit, leave a 20-30mm process allowance at the bottom of the cab wall, and then complete the insulation / heat insulation materials, cable laying and interior decoration in the cab according to the unit outfitting standard and the pre-set inspection waterline of the cab unit. Also, reserve standardized joints for the electrical / piping interfaces of the corresponding cab deck sections.
[0043] S3. Pre-assembly of the bridge unit and installation of the assembly seat: The bridge unit is hoisted onto the bridge deck unit. First, the relative positions of the bridge unit and the bridge deck unit are adjusted using an electronic level with the preset difference in the inspection waterline between the two units as a reference. The required cutting allowance is calculated. Then, the allowance is removed using a plasma or laser cutter to ensure that the mounting surface of the assembly seat is level.
[0044] The aforementioned bridge deck and bridge can be constructed simultaneously according to the construction drawings corresponding to each section.
[0045] S4. Transport the bridge deck unit and bridge unit to an off-site location for assembly and joining. The specific steps are as follows:
[0046] First, lay a sealing layer on the lower plate of the merging base; second, align the bolt holes of the upper and lower panels of the merging base concentrically with a deviation of ≤±1mm, insert the bolts and tighten them in stages using a torque wrench; finally, connect the standardized connector of the cab to the standardized interface of the deck, add a waterproof sleeve at the interface and lock it, connect the cable connector and test the continuity.
[0047] S5. To create an outdoor protective layer, install a mold around the fasteners located outdoors. The top of the mold has a pre-set filling hole. The mold, together with the deck, web, and deck wall, forms a filling cavity. Foaming agent is filled into the cavity through the filling hole. After the foaming agent has cured and set, the mold is removed.
[0048] This invention relates to a design where the bridge deck's mounting base and the bridge's mounting base are joined together using bolts and a sealing layer. This significantly improves joining efficiency while ensuring the weathertightness of the joined area, avoiding damage to deck insulation / heat insulation materials or equipment caused by traditional welding operations. It also facilitates rapid disassembly and assembly during later maintenance or modifications, minimizing damage to the ship caused by high-temperature cutting such as acetylene, plasma, and laser during disassembly and assembly. During construction, the bridge deck and bridge can be prefabricated as independent units in the shipyard and then transported to a different location for assembly. Pre- and post-construction processes such as insulation laying, cable installation, and interior fittings can all be completed during segmented construction, greatly reducing off-site construction procedures and time. This also reduces construction activities near enclosed waterways, thereby protecting water quality and the surrounding environment.
[0049] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A modular, detachable ship's bridge, characterized in that, It includes a bridge deck and a bridge, the bridge being detachably installed on the bridge deck. The bridge includes a bridge enclosure wall that forms an internal space. A closure seat is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bridge enclosure wall. A closure base corresponding to the closure seat is fixedly installed on the top surface of the bridge deck. The closure base is installed by fasteners to the closure seat.
2. The modular, detachable ship's bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The closing seat includes an upper panel, which is horizontally arranged and perpendicular to the cab wall, and the top surface of the upper panel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cab wall.
3. The modular, detachable ship's bridge according to claim 2, characterized in that, The closing seat also includes an upper elbow plate, which is arranged perpendicular to both the cab wall and the upper panel, and its adjacent two sides are fixedly connected to the wall surface of the cab wall and the top surface of the upper panel, respectively.
4. The modular, detachable ship's bridge according to claim 3, characterized in that, The closing base includes a web, a lower panel, and a lower elbow plate. The web is arranged perpendicular to the bridge deck, and its bottom surface is fixedly connected to the top surface of the bridge deck. The lower panel is horizontal relative to the upper panel, and its bottom surface is fixedly connected to the top surface of the web. The lower elbow plate is arranged perpendicular to both the web and the lower panel, and its adjacent two sides are fixedly connected to the side surface of the web and the bottom surface of the lower panel, respectively.
5. A modular, detachable ship's bridge according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fasteners include bolts and nuts that engage with the bolt knobs, and the upper and lower panels are respectively provided with screw holes for the bolts to pass through.
6. The modular, detachable ship's bridge according to claim 5, characterized in that, A sealing layer is sandwiched between the upper panel and the lower panel.
7. A modular, detachable ship's bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is provided with a protective layer on its outer periphery, which completely covers the fastener to protect it.
8. A modular, detachable ship's bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the closing base is 100mm to 150mm.