Semi-physical simulation console for offshore double-crane combined operation

By designing a semi-physical simulation control console for joint operation of two cranes at sea, the problem that traditional simulation control consoles cannot adapt to joint operation of two cranes was solved. The console realizes the simulation of joint operation of two cranes, improves operating skills and operation accuracy, and provides technical support.

CN224250971UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19OFFSHORE OIL ENG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
OFFSHORE OIL ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing simulation consoles are not suitable for dual-crane operations, especially in offshore crane operations. Traditional simulation consoles can only simulate single-crane operations and cannot meet the needs of dual-crane joint operations.

Method used

A semi-physical simulation control console for joint offshore operations with two cranes was designed. It includes a computing center, a display screen, an operation panel, and various simulation control panels. It simulates joint offshore operations using virtual simulation technology, outputs key node data in conjunction with a mechanical model, provides technical support, and formulates operation plans through the simulation system.

Benefits of technology

The simulation of dual-crane operation was realized, which improved the operating skills and operational accuracy of crane operators, provided technical support, and provided reliable technical guarantee for the stable operation of major offshore projects.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of semi-physical simulation consoles, in particular to an offshore double-crane combined operation semi-physical simulation console which comprises a lower console body, an upper console body is fixedly installed at the rear end of the top of the lower console body, a display screen is fixedly installed on the surface of the upper console body, and the display screen comprises a left display screen, a middle display screen and a right display screen. An operation panel is fixed to the front end of the top of the lower table body, and a main switch is arranged on the left side of the front end of the top of the table body. According to the semi-physical simulation console for the offshore double-crane combined operation, the simulation control panel is arranged, the offshore combined operation is simulated through a virtual simulation technical means, a coupling mechanical model outputs mechanical data of key nodes in real time, technical support can be provided for equipment development and offshore operation, an operation plan is provided through a simulation system, and the operation efficiency is improved. The operation plan content is provided for a crane driver, the crane driver performs virtual operation through a data report, and technical support is provided for stable and reliable operation of major maritime work projects.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of semi-physical simulation control console technology, and in particular to a semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore double-crane operation. Background Technology

[0002] With the development and utilization of marine resources in my country, and the installation and operation of new marine engineering equipment, there are extremely high requirements for lifting weight and installation accuracy. The existing lifting equipment has limited operational capabilities and can no longer meet these requirements, especially due to its weak wave resistance, poor operational accuracy, and significant susceptibility to the surrounding environment during operation. Dual-lifting operations can effectively improve lifting weight and installation accuracy; however, dual-lifting operations involve more complex multi-physics coupling, placing extremely high demands on the operational skills and synchronization of the lifting personnel.

[0003] Chinese patent application number CN202221905829.2 discloses a crane vessel hoisting simulation operation control console. This console processes relevant data from offshore operations, including anchor winch and hoist operations, and displays this data on a video wall display to provide specialized crane vessel hoisting operation training for trainees. However, it is not suitable for training on dual-lifting operations.

[0004] In dual-crane operations, traditional simulation control consoles only use one crane to lift the crane vessel, which is not suitable for dual-crane operations. In view of this, a semi-physical simulation control console for joint operation of dual cranes at sea is provided. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a semi-physical simulation control console for joint operation of two cranes at sea, so as to solve the problem in the related technology that the traditional simulation control console only uses one crane to lift the crane vessel, which is not suitable for joint operation of two cranes.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this utility model, a semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore double-crane operations is provided, comprising a lower platform, an upper platform fixedly installed at the top rear end of the lower platform, a display screen fixedly installed on the surface of the upper platform, the display screen including a left display screen, a middle display screen and a right display screen, an operation panel fixedly installed at the top front end of the lower platform, a main switch provided on the left side of the top front end of the platform, and a computing center, an inner cavity opened on the right side of the lower platform, the computing center fixedly installed in the inner cavity, and a rotating door rotatably installed at the opening of the inner cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the operation panel includes a driving mode switch, a master switch, a keyboard, a mouse, a control panel, a pause button, a left-hand crane lifting handle, a left-hand crane horizontal rotation handle, a right-hand crane lifting handle, and a right-hand crane horizontal rotation handle.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving mode switching switch is fixedly installed on the right side of the main switch, the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle is fixedly installed on the right side of the driving mode switching switch, the simulation control panel is fixedly installed on the right side of the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle, the pause button is fixedly installed on the right side of the simulation control panel, the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle is fixedly installed on the right side of the pause button, the right ship crane lifting handle is fixedly installed on the right side of the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle, the keyboard is fixedly installed on the right side of the right ship crane lifting handle, and the mouse is located on the right side of the keyboard.

[0009] Furthermore, the simulation control panel includes a left-side crane parameter setting panel, an external model and parameter import panel, a simulation drive parameter setting panel, and a right-side crane parameter setting panel.

[0010] Furthermore, the left crane parameter setting panel is fixedly installed on the top left side of the simulation control panel, and the external model and parameter import panel is fixedly installed on the right side of the left crane parameter setting panel.

[0011] Furthermore, the simulation-driven parameter setting panel is fixedly installed on the right side of the external model and parameter import panel, and the right-side crane parameter setting panel is fixedly installed on the right side of the simulation-driven parameter setting panel.

[0012] Furthermore, the lower platform body has an inner cavity on its front side, and a second revolving door and a third revolving door are provided at both ends of the front opening of the inner cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, a first heat dissipation vent is provided on the left side of the lower platform, and a first dustproof net is fixedly installed on the front of the first heat dissipation vent.

[0014] Furthermore, a second heat dissipation vent is provided on the left side of the inner cavity, and a second dustproof mesh is fixedly installed on the front of the second heat dissipation vent.

[0015] Furthermore, the left-side display screen is fixedly installed on the left side of the upper platform, the middle display screen is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper platform, and the right-side display screen is fixedly installed on the right side of the upper platform.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This semi-physical simulation control console for joint offshore crane operations is equipped with a simulation control panel. It simulates joint offshore operations using virtual simulation technology. The coupling mechanics model outputs key node mechanical data in real time. Through mechanical data analysis, it can provide technical support for equipment development and offshore operations. The simulation system can generate operation plans and provide the operation plan content to the crane operators. The crane operators can perform virtual operations through data reports, providing technical support for the stable and reliable operation of major offshore operations projects.

[0018] 2. This semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore crane operations features an external model and parameter panel. This panel allows importing various ship structures and setting parameters via mouse and keyboard. After importing the model, crane parameters are set through separate left and right crane parameter setting panels. A simulation drive parameter setting panel allows setting various virtual simulation environment parameters. These four panels enable simulation of multiple models and environmental conditions, effectively expanding the computational performance of the semi-physical simulation control console. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upper platform and lower platform structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper and lower platform bodies without the revolving door structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the simulation model structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a simplified flowchart of the program operation in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Illustration:

[0025] 1. Lower platform; 2. Control mode switch; 3. Main switch; 4. Left side display screen; 5. Upper platform; 6. Central display screen; 7. Left side crane parameter setting panel; 8. External model and parameter import panel; 9. Simulation drive parameter setting panel; 10. Right side crane parameter setting panel; 11. Right side display screen; 12. Keyboard; 13. Mouse; 14. First revolving door; 15. Computation center; 16. Right ship crane lifting handle; 17. Right ship crane horizontal rotation handle; 18. Pause button; 19. Simulation control panel; 20. Left ship crane lifting handle; 21. Left ship crane horizontal rotation handle; 22. Left ship model; 23. Left ship lifting rope; 24. Left ship lifting rope torque data acquisition point; 25. Left ship crane pressure data acquisition point ; 26. Right ship crane pressure data acquisition point; 27. Right ship torque data acquisition point; 28. Right side lifting rope; 29. ​​Right ship model tilt angle data acquisition point; 30. Right ship draft depth data acquisition point; 31. Right ship lifting rope tension data acquisition point; 32. Lifted object digital model; 33. Left ship lifting rope tension data acquisition point; 34. Water surface wave simulation model; 35. Left ship draft depth data acquisition point; 36. Left ship model tilt angle data acquisition point; 37. Left ship crane rotating platform; 38. Right ship crane rotating platform; 40. Right ship model; 41. Operation panel; 42. First dustproof net; 43. First heat dissipation vent; 44. Second revolving door; 45. Third revolving door; 46. Second dustproof net; 47. Second heat dissipation vent; 48. Lower platform internal cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-5As shown, the purpose of this embodiment is to provide a semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore crane operations, including a lower platform 1. An upper platform 5 is fixedly installed at the top rear end of the lower platform 1. A display screen is fixedly installed on the surface of the upper platform 5, including a left display screen 4, a middle display screen 6, and a right display screen 11. The left display screen 4 is fixedly installed on the left side of the upper platform 5, the middle display screen 6 is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper platform 5, and the right display screen 11 is fixedly installed on the right side of the upper platform 5. An operation panel 41 is fixedly installed at the top front end of the lower platform 1. A main switch 3 is provided on the left side of the top front end of the platform 1. The console also includes a computing center 15. An inner cavity is opened on the right side of the lower platform 1, and the computing center 15 is fixedly installed in the inner cavity. A first [unclear - possibly a device or component] is rotatably installed at the opening of the inner cavity. The revolving door 14 has a left-side display screen 4 for displaying simulation parameters of the left ship model 22, a middle display screen 6 for displaying real-time simulation images of the dual-crane joint operation and real-time force data of key nodes in the simulation model, and a right-side display screen 11 for displaying simulation data of the right ship model 40. By driving the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle 21 and the left ship crane lifting handle 20 on the operation panel 41, the operator can achieve horizontal rotation of the left ship crane rotating platform 37 and lifting motion of the left lifting rope 23. By driving the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle 17 and the right ship crane lifting handle 16 on the operation panel 41, the operator can achieve horizontal rotation of the right ship crane rotating platform 38 and lifting motion of the right lifting rope 28. The dual-crane joint simulation operation of the cranes is achieved through the combined drive of the left and right sides.

[0028] The control panel 41 includes a driving mode switch 2, a main switch 3, a keyboard 12, a mouse 13, a simulation control panel 19, a pause button 18, a left ship crane lifting handle 20, a left ship crane horizontal rotation handle 21, a right ship crane lifting handle 16, and a right ship crane horizontal rotation handle 17.

[0029] The driving mode switch 2 is fixedly installed to the right of the main switch 3. The left ship crane horizontal rotation handle 21 is fixedly installed to the right of the driving mode switch 2. The simulation control panel 19 is fixedly installed to the right of the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle 21. The pause button 18 is fixedly installed to the right of the simulation control panel 19. The right ship crane horizontal rotation handle 17 is fixedly installed to the right of the pause button 18. The right ship crane lifting handle 16 is fixedly installed to the right of the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle 17. The keyboard 12 is fixedly installed to the right of the right ship crane lifting handle 16. The mouse 13 is located to the right of the keyboard 12.

[0030] The simulation control panel 19 includes a left crane parameter setting panel 7, an external model and parameter import panel 8, a simulation drive parameter setting panel 9, and a right crane parameter setting panel 10. Various ship structures can be imported through the external model and parameter import panel 8, and parameters can be set using the mouse 13 and keyboard 12. After the model is imported, the crane parameters can be set through the left crane parameter setting panel 7 and the right crane parameter setting panel 10, respectively. Various virtual simulation environment parameters can be set through the simulation drive parameter setting panel 9. The above four panels enable simulation of various models and environmental conditions, effectively expanding the computing performance of the semi-physical simulation console. By driving the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle 21 and the left ship crane lifting handle 20 on the operation panel 41, the horizontal rotation of the left ship crane rotating platform 37 and the lifting motion of the left ship lifting rope 23 can be achieved. By driving the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle 17 and the right ship crane lifting handle 16 on the operation panel 41, the horizontal rotation of the right ship crane rotating platform 38 and the lifting motion of the right side lifting rope 28 can be achieved. The combined drive of the left and right sides enables the dual-lifting joint simulation operation of the crane.

[0031] The left crane parameter setting panel 7 is fixedly installed on the top left of the simulation control panel 19, and the external model and parameter import panel 8 is fixedly installed on the right side of the left crane parameter setting panel 7.

[0032] The simulation-driven parameter setting panel 9 is fixedly installed on the external model and parameter import panel 8, and the right crane parameter setting panel 10 is fixedly installed on the right side of the simulation-driven parameter setting panel 9.

[0033] The lower stage 1 has an inner cavity 48 on its front side. The two ends of the front opening of the inner cavity 48 are provided with a second rotating door 44 and a third rotating door 45. Specifically, the communication structure and wires are located in the inner cavity 48 and are protected by the second rotating door 44 and the third rotating door 45 during use. When the simulation console needs to be repaired, the second rotating door 44 and the third rotating door 45 can be opened to repair the internal structure.

[0034] A first heat dissipation vent 43 is provided on the left side of the lower platform 1, and a first dustproof net 42 is fixedly installed on the front of the first heat dissipation vent 43.

[0035] A second heat dissipation vent 47 is provided on the left side of the inner cavity. A second dustproof mesh 46 is fixedly installed on the front of the second heat dissipation vent 47. Through the first heat dissipation vent 43 and the second heat dissipation vent 47, the heat generated during use is dissipated to prevent the temperature from affecting the simulation results. Specifically, for example... Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4The central display screen 6 shows the real-time simulation of the dual-crane joint operation and the real-time force data of key nodes in the simulation model. Key data in the simulation model include: left ship hoisting rope tension data acquisition point 33, left ship hoisting rope torque data acquisition point 24, left ship crane pressure data acquisition point 25, left ship draft data acquisition point 35, left ship model tilt angle data acquisition point 36; right ship hoisting rope tension data acquisition point 31, right ship torque data acquisition point 27, right ship crane pressure data acquisition point 26, right ship model tilt angle data acquisition point 29, and right ship draft. Data collection point 30 is used. It should be noted that the data from these collection points can be controlled via the operation panel 41. By summarizing, analyzing, and evaluating the data from these collection points, operational capabilities, safety factors, and operational procedures can be determined. Then, crane operators undergo simulation training according to the computer-defined operating procedures to improve driving accuracy and operational capabilities for actual lifting operations. The simulation model mainly consists of a left ship model 22, a right ship model 40, a digital model of the lifted object 32, a water wave simulation model 34, and an embedded weather model. The weather model drives the wave simulation model and the ship simulation model to achieve multi-model simulation physical coupling. The driven water wave simulation model 34 and the ship simulation model establish a mutually coupled dynamic ship simulation model. The dynamic ship simulation model is continuously coupled with the dual-crane simulation model. The dual cranes and the digital model of the lifted object 32 perform joint motion simulation, continuously outputting key simulation model data during the model simulation motion.

[0036] The left display screen 4 is fixedly installed on the left side of the upper platform 5, the middle display screen 6 is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper platform 5, and the right display screen 11 is fixedly installed on the right side of the upper platform 5.

[0037] In practical use, when a semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore crane operations is required, the following steps are taken: First, turn on the simulation console using the main switch 3. Then, switch the control mode of the simulation console to automatic using the control mode switch 2. Next, import various ship structures through the external model and parameter import panel 8 and set the parameters using the mouse 13 and keyboard 12. After the model is imported, set the crane parameters through the left crane parameter setting panel 7 and the right crane parameter setting panel 10 respectively. Various virtual simulation environment parameters can be set through the simulation drive parameter setting panel 9. After the data input is complete, the device will begin simulation and calculate the optimal solution. After calculating the optimal solution, the best lifting scheme will be output to the left display screen 4 and the right display screen 10. On the side display screen 11, the operator switches the driving mode of the simulation console to manual via the driving mode switch 2. At this time, the operator uses the data on the left display screen 4 to drive the left ship crane lifting handle 20 and the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle 21 to make the left ship crane rotating platform 37 rotate horizontally and the left ship lifting rope 23 move up and down. Another operator uses the data on the right display screen 11 to drive the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle 17 and the right ship crane lifting handle 16 set on the drive operation panel 41 to make the right ship crane rotating platform 38 rotate horizontally and the right lifting rope 28 move up and down. The combined drive of the left and right sides realizes the dual lifting joint simulation operation of the crane. After the simulation is completed, the calculation center 15 will judge and evaluate the simulation frame.

[0038] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation, comprising a lower platform (1), characterized in that, The upper platform (5) is fixedly installed at the top rear end of the lower platform (1). A display screen is fixedly installed on the surface of the upper platform (5). The display screen includes a left display screen (4), a middle display screen (6), and a right display screen (11). An operation panel (41) is fixedly installed at the top front end of the lower platform (1). A main switch (3) is provided on the left side of the top front end of the lower platform (1). The platform also includes: The computing center (15) has an inner cavity on the right side of the lower platform (1). The computing center (15) is fixedly installed in the inner cavity, and a first rotating door (14) is rotatably installed at the opening of the inner cavity. The operation panel (41) includes a driving mode switching switch (2), a main switch (3), a keyboard (12), a mouse (13), a simulation control panel (19), a pause button (18), a left ship crane lifting handle (20), a left ship crane horizontal rotation handle (21), a right ship crane lifting handle (16), and a right ship crane horizontal rotation handle (17). The simulation control panel (19) includes a left crane parameter setting panel (7), an external model and parameter import panel (8), a simulation drive parameter setting panel (9), and a right crane parameter setting panel (10).

2. The semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mode switching switch (2) is fixedly installed on the right side of the main switch (3), the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle (21) is fixedly installed on the right side of the driving mode switching switch (2), the simulation control panel (19) is fixedly installed on the right side of the left ship crane horizontal rotation handle (21), the pause button (18) is fixedly installed on the right side of the simulation control panel (19), the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle (17) is fixedly installed on the right side of the pause button (18), the right ship crane lifting handle (16) is fixedly installed on the right side of the right ship crane horizontal rotation handle (17), the keyboard (12) is fixedly installed on the right side of the right ship crane lifting handle (16), and the mouse (13) is located on the right side of the keyboard (12).

3. The semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left crane parameter setting panel (7) is fixedly installed on the top left of the simulation control panel (19), and the external model and parameter import panel (8) is fixedly installed on the right side of the left crane parameter setting panel (7).

4. The semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The simulation-driven parameter setting panel (9) is fixedly installed on the right side of the external model and parameter import panel (8), and the right crane parameter setting panel (10) is fixedly installed on the right side of the simulation-driven parameter setting panel (9).

5. The semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower platform (1) has an inner cavity (48) on its front side, and a second revolving door (44) and a third revolving door (45) are provided at both ends of the front opening of the inner cavity (48).

6. The semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower platform (1) has a first heat dissipation vent (43) on its left side, and a first dustproof net (42) is fixedly installed on the front of the first heat dissipation vent (43).

7. The semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second heat dissipation vent (47) is provided on the left side of the inner cavity, and a second dustproof net (46) is fixedly installed on the front of the second heat dissipation vent (47).

8. The semi-physical simulation control console for combined offshore dual-crane operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left display screen (4) is fixedly installed on the left side of the upper platform (5), the middle display screen (6) is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper platform (5), and the right display screen (11) is fixedly installed on the right side of the upper platform (5).