A ship group for dam breach rescue

By designing a boat group to connect support rods and fix sandbags, the problem of sandbags being washed away during dike breach repairs was solved, achieving a rapid and effective sealing effect.

CN224338163UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09QINGYUAN WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER SURVEY & DESIGN INSTITUTE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGYUAN WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER SURVEY & DESIGN INSTITUTE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing dike breach repair equipment is easily washed away by the impact of strong water flow, resulting in unstable sandbags and stones that cannot effectively seal the breach.

Method used

Design a boat assembly consisting of two long, narrow hulls connected to a support rod via a fixing ring and a sleeve. The support rod is used to fix sandbags to form a sandbag isolation wall, blocking the water flow and achieving rapid sealing of the breach.

Benefits of technology

Effectively securing sandbags forms a temporary dam, slowing the impact of water flow, enabling rapid sealing of dam breaches, and reducing losses.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a boat assembly for emergency repair of dike breaches, comprising a first hull and a second hull, both of which are elongated. Each hull has a pull ring at its bow and a fixing ring at its stern. When the sterns of the first and second hulls are joined together, their fixing rings align. Both hulls have multiple vertically arranged sleeves on their sides for use with support rods. In this utility model, when the first and second hulls are connected, they form a V-shape across the dike breach. Support rods are inserted into the riverbed through the sleeves, and sandbags are then dropped in. The support rods act as a barrier, securing the sandbags and preventing them from being washed away by the water flow. This effectively constructs a sandbag barrier to block the water flow, thus sealing the dike breach.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water conservancy engineering, and specifically relates to a boat group used for emergency repair of dike breaches. Background Technology

[0002] During floods, dike breaches frequently occur. Quickly sealing these breaches can significantly reduce losses and save lives and property. Currently, the most common method for dealing with dike breaches is to place sandbags and stones at the breach and install steel pipe barriers to create temporary barriers. However, often the sandbags and stones are washed away due to the strong force of the water flow at the breach. Even dump trucks and ships that are urgently submerged are swept away without effective securing measures. Therefore, there is an urgent need for equipment that can be effectively used for dike breach repair. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings and problems of existing technologies, this utility model provides a boat group for emergency repair of dike breaches. When a dike breach occurs, the boat group can be used to quickly set up supports, thereby facilitating the construction of sandbag barriers to block the water flow and complete the sealing.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A vessel assembly for emergency repair of dike breaches includes a hull one and a hull two, both of which are elongated. Both hull one and hull two have a pull ring at the bow and a fixing ring at the stern. When the sterns of hull one and hull two are brought together, the fixing rings of hull one and hull two match. Both sides of hull one and hull two are provided with multiple vertically arranged sleeves for matching with support rods.

[0006] Both the stern ends of hull one and hull two are provided with inclined surfaces, and when the two inclined surfaces are in contact, hull one and hull two form a V shape.

[0007] Both the first and second hulls are provided with buffer pads on their inclined surfaces, which are then adhered to the inclined surfaces.

[0008] When the hulls are in use, the sleeves on the side facing the water flow impact are arranged more densely than the sleeves on the other side.

[0009] The sleeves are arranged in groups of two, and the two sleeves in the same group are arranged coaxially.

[0010] Each set of two tubes is equipped with a locking component for fixing the support rod.

[0011] Both hull one and hull two are steel structure hulls, and both hull one and hull two are equipped with reinforcing ribs arranged laterally and diagonally.

[0012] In this invention, when the first and second hulls are connected, they are positioned in a V-shape across the breach in the dam. The support rod is inserted into the riverbed through a sleeve. At this time, sandbags are dropped in, and the support rods act as a barrier to fix the sandbags, thereby preventing the sandbags from being washed away by the water flow. This effectively constructs a sandbag isolation wall to block the water flow and thus completes the sealing of the dam breach. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in use;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which hull one or hull two is fixed to the dam in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between hull one or hull two and the support rod in this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1-Hull 1, 2-Hull 2, 3-Pull ring, 31-Fixing pile, 4-Fixing ring, 5-Sleeve, 51-Support rod, 6-Inclined surface, 61-Buffer pad, 7-Locking component, 8-Reinforcing rib, 100-Dike, 101-Dike breach. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0018] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a vessel assembly for emergency repair of dike breaches includes hull 1 and hull 2, both of which are elongated. Both hulls are steel-framed hulls, and both are equipped with transverse and diagonal reinforcing ribs 8 to strengthen the hull structure and make it more robust. Both hulls have pull rings 3 at their bows. During dike breach repair, the bows of hulls 1 and 2 are respectively placed against the dike on both sides of the breach. Fixing piles are driven into the dike through the pull rings 3, allowing hulls 1 and 2 to rotate and be fixed to both sides of the breach. Alternatively, reinforcing piles can be driven into the dike and fixed to the fixing piles 200.

[0019] Both hull 1 and hull 2 ​​have a fixing ring 4 at their stern ends. When the stern ends of hull 1 and hull 2 ​​are brought together, the fixing rings 4 on hull 1 and hull 2 ​​match, and can be fixed together by a latch or connecting shaft, thus connecting hull 1 and hull 2. Both hull 1 and hull 2 ​​have an inclined surface 6 at their stern ends. When the two inclined surfaces 6 are brought together, hull 1 and hull 2 ​​form a V-shape. This V-shape helps to disperse the impact force of the water flow, making the structure more stable. Both hull 1 and hull 2 ​​have buffer pads 61 on their inclined surfaces 6. The buffer pads 61 are attached to the inclined surfaces 6 and play a buffering role during the contact process between hull 1 and hull 2.

[0020] Both sides of hull 1 and hull 2 ​​are equipped with multiple vertically arranged sleeves 5 for matching support rods. The support rods pass through the sleeves 5 and are inserted into the riverbed, then reinforced by hammering. The rod body is fixed to either hull 1 or hull 2. When the water level drops, the support rods 51 can support hull 1 and hull 2, allowing sandbags to be dropped into the water. The support rods 51 then hold the sandbags in place to prevent them from being washed away by the current, forming a sandbag barrier. As the breach's flow slows, sandbags are piled on the side of hull 1 and hull 2 ​​facing the breach until a temporary dike is formed to seal the breach. When in use, the sleeves 5 on the side facing the impact of the current are arranged more densely than those on the other side of hull 1 and hull 2. This allows for more support rods to be placed on the side facing the impact of the current, as this direction requires support for the sandbags; therefore, more support rods provide better support.

[0021] The sleeves 5 are arranged in pairs, with the two sleeves 5 in the same group arranged coaxially. Each pair of sleeves 5 in each group is equipped with a locking member 7 for fixing the support rod. After the support rod is inserted into the riverbed, it can be locked in place by the locking member 7, which is convenient and quick. The locking member 7 uses existing structural components such as clamps and pipe clamps to lock the support rod 51.

[0022] The working process of this utility model is as follows: A fixing pile 31 is driven through a pull ring 3 and nailed into the embankment 100, thereby allowing hull one 1 and hull two 2 to be rotatably fixed on both sides of the embankment breach 101. Hull one 1 and hull two 2 rotate towards the embankment breach until their ends come together. The fixing rings 4 on hull one 1 and hull two 2 are then fixed together by a locking buckle or connecting shaft, thus connecting hull one 1 and hull two 2. When connected, hull one 1 and hull two 2 form a V-shape across the embankment breach 101. At the location, the support rod 51 is inserted into the riverbed after passing through the sleeve 5 and reinforced by hammering. The support rod 51 is then locked by the locking component 7, so that the support rod 51 is fixed to either hull 1 or hull 2. At this time, sandbags are thrown into the water on the side of hull 1 and hull 2 ​​facing away from the breach. The support rod 51 blocks and fixes the sandbags to prevent them from being washed away by the water flow, forming a sandbag isolation wall. While the water flow at the breach slows down, sandbags are piled up on the side of hull 1 and hull 2 ​​facing the breach until a temporary dam is formed to seal the breach.

[0023] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Any obvious substitutions are within the protection scope of this utility model without departing from its inventive concept.

Claims

1. A vessel assembly for emergency repair of dike breaches, comprising a first hull (1) and a second hull (2), characterized in that: Both the first and second hulls are long and narrow. Both the first and second hulls have a pull ring (3) at the bow and a fixing ring (4) at the stern. When the sterns of the first and second hulls are brought together, the fixing rings of the first and second hulls match. Both the first and second hulls have multiple vertically arranged sleeves (5) for matching with the support rods on both sides.

2. The vessel group for emergency repair of dike breaches according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the stern end of the first hull (1) and the second hull (2) are provided with inclined surfaces (6), and when the two inclined surfaces come into contact, the first hull and the second hull form a V shape.

3. The vessel group for emergency repair of dike breaches according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first hull (1) and the second hull (2) are provided with buffer pads (61) on their inclined surfaces (6), and the buffer pads are attached to the inclined surfaces.

4. The vessel group for emergency repair of dike breaches according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the first hull (1) and the second hull (2) are in use, the sleeves (5) facing the side impacted by the water flow are arranged more densely than the sleeves on the other side.

5. The vessel group for emergency repair of dike breaches according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sleeves (5) are arranged in groups of two, and the two sleeves in the same group are arranged coaxially.

6. The vessel group for emergency repair of dike breaches according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each set of two sets of pipes (5) is provided with a locking component (7) for fixing the support rod.

7. The vessel assembly for emergency repair of dike breaches according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: Both hull one (1) and hull two (2) are steel structure hulls, and both hull one and hull two are provided with transverse and diagonal reinforcing ribs (8).