A fully automatic large-scale floating debris ship
By designing a fully automated large-scale floating debris collection vessel, utilizing the conveyor belt system and robotic arm grippers of the front and rear cabin components, the problem of limited collection range of existing floating debris collection vessels has been solved, achieving efficient and extensive waste disposal capabilities and safe operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YALONG RIVER HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water body garbage cleaning technology, and in particular to a fully automatic large-scale cleaning vessel. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the most widely used floating debris collection vessels in waterways both domestically and internationally are generally divided into bucket-type and conveyor belt-type vessels. Bucket-type collection vessels operate by scooping buckets, resulting in discontinuous operation and low efficiency, thus being less effective at collecting densely packed floating debris. Conveyor belt-type collection vessels can collect not only floating garbage but also duckweed and aquatic plants, allowing for continuous operation. However, in emergency situations in large bodies of water, the collection range of the conveyor belt is limited, hindering rapid collection; furthermore, it can only passively collect smaller volumes of debris, failing to handle difficult-to-collect items such as branches. Therefore, its practical application is somewhat limited. Thus, how to design water debris cleaning devices on collection vessels to increase their effective applicability is a problem that those skilled in the art need to consider. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a fully automatic large-scale floating debris removal vessel to solve the problems of applicable environment and effective collection of garbage types in the existing technology for water body garbage treatment.
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is: a fully automatic large-scale clean-up vessel, including a hull, a front cabin assembly disposed at the front end of the hull, a rear cabin assembly at the upper end, and a grab arm assembly disposed on the hull. The front end of the hull is provided with a notch, and the front cabin assembly is disposed at the notch. The front cabin assembly includes a first conveyor belt rotatably connected to the hull and a push plate rotatably connected to the end of the first conveyor belt. When the first conveyor belt rotates into the water, the push plate is partially submerged below the water surface. The rear cabin assembly includes a second conveyor belt and a barrier disposed around the second conveyor belt. The end of the first conveyor belt away from the push plate is located directly above the second conveyor belt.
[0005] Preferably, the forward cabin assembly further includes a first drive device and a second drive device. The first drive device is a linear drive and its two ends are respectively rotatably connected to the first conveyor belt and the hull. The first drive device can drive the first conveyor belt to rotate on the hull.
[0006] The two ends of the second driving device are rotatably connected to the push plate and the first conveyor belt, respectively, and the second driving device can drive the push plate to rotate on the first conveyor belt.
[0007] Preferably, the first conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of parallel conveyor rods and a plurality of connecting blocks at both ends that are rotatably connected to two adjacent conveyor rods. The plurality of connecting blocks in the same column are spaced apart, and the connecting blocks in adjacent columns are cross-shaped, so that gaps are formed between two adjacent connecting blocks in the horizontal and vertical directions.
[0008] Preferably, the first conveyor belt is also connected to a plurality of hook teeth, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to two adjacent conveyor rods respectively.
[0009] Preferably, the aft cabin assembly further includes a third drive unit, and the lower end of the second conveyor belt is connected to the hull via a slide rail;
[0010] The third drive device is a linear drive and its two ends are rotatably connected to the second conveyor belt and the hull, respectively. The third drive device can drive the second conveyor belt to move along the guide rail on the hull, so that the end of the second conveyor belt away from the forward cabin assembly can extend out of the stern of the hull.
[0011] Preferably, the hull is provided with a cockpit, which is connected to the upper part of the rear cabin via a first bracket.
[0012] Preferably, the hull is provided with a spraying assembly, which includes a first spraying device and a second spraying device respectively disposed at the forward cabin assembly and the aft cabin assembly. The first spraying device sprays liquid above the first conveyor belt, and the second spraying device sprays liquid above the second conveyor belt.
[0013] Preferably, the gripper assembly includes a robotic arm and grippers, wherein the robotic arm drives the grippers to extend into the water body to grab garbage in the water body and transfer it to the second conveyor belt.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:
[0015] (1) By setting the front cabin component, the garbage in front of the ship is collected by the first conveyor belt when the collection ship moves forward; by adjusting the push plate, the two push plates are open on the first conveyor belt, which plays a guiding role when the ship moves forward, so that the garbage is concentrated at the first conveyor belt, expanding the garbage collection area of the first conveyor belt and improving the collection efficiency.
[0016] For larger debris such as tree branches or debris that cannot be collected by the first conveyor belt, a robotic arm can drive a gripper to pick it up and collect it directly into the aft compartment, increasing the range of types of debris that the cleaning vessel can collect. In addition, the pusher can act as a pusher, pushing debris and other impurities to a predetermined area for centralized collection. It can effectively deal with different situations in the water and greatly improve the efficiency of water debris collection.
[0017] (2) By setting intervals on the first conveyor belt, the water carried during garbage collection can be quickly discharged through the gaps, avoiding excessive water being collected with the garbage, thereby increasing the storage capacity of the rear compartment; by setting hook teeth, it is possible to prevent garbage from rolling down and re-entering the water body when it is conveyed on the first conveyor belt. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fully automatic large-scale clean-up vessel described in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hull structure described in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first conveyor belt of this utility model.
[0022] Among them: hull 1, notch 11, first support 12, cockpit 13, spraying assembly 14, first spraying device 141, second spraying device 142;
[0023] Front cabin assembly 2, first conveyor belt 21, conveyor rod 211, connecting block 212, gap 212a, hook tooth 213, push plate 22, first drive device 23, second drive device 24;
[0024] Rear cabin assembly 3, second conveyor belt 31, drop point 31a, enclosure 32, third drive unit 33, slide rail 34;
[0025] 4. Gripper assembly 41, robotic arm 42. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments:
[0027] like Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model is applied to the collection and removal of garbage in water bodies. During the movement of the cleaning vessel, garbage directly in front of it enters the first conveyor belt and is then transported to the aft compartment for collection. Specifically, by adjusting the push plates on both sides to be open, a guiding effect is created, causing garbage at the push plates to be concentrated at the first conveyor belt during the initial stages of the process, thus expanding the collection area. When encountering garbage such as tree branches that the first conveyor belt cannot collect, a robotic arm drives grippers to clamp them and directly transfer them to the aft compartment. For large garbage that neither the first conveyor belt nor the grippers can collect, push plates can be used to push the garbage to a predetermined location for collection. Furthermore, garbage and aquatic plants in the water are prone to rotting and attracting insects after collection; therefore, a spraying component is used to disinfect the collected garbage and aquatic plants during or after collection. Specifically:
[0028] A fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel includes a hull 1, a front cabin assembly 2 located at the front end of the hull 1, a rear cabin assembly 3 located at the upper end, and a grab arm assembly 4 mounted on the hull 1. The front end of the hull 1 has a notch 11, and the front cabin assembly 2 is located at the notch 11. In this embodiment, the notch 11 is located at the center of the front end of the hull 1, and a first support 12 is provided at the notch 11. A first conveyor belt 21 is rotatably connected to the first support 12, allowing the first conveyor belt 21 sufficient rotation space to freely adjust its water depth. Furthermore, the notch 11 also allows the front cabin assembly 2 to be closer to the center of gravity of the hull 1, preventing the front of the debris removal vessel from becoming excessively heavy.
[0029] The forward cabin assembly 2 includes a first conveyor belt 21 rotatably connected to the hull 1 and a pusher plate 22 rotatably connected to the end of the first conveyor belt 21. When the first conveyor belt 21 rotates into the water, the pusher plate 22 is partially submerged below the water surface. The forward cabin assembly 2 also includes a first drive device 23 and a second drive device 24. The first drive device 23 is linearly driven and its two ends are rotatably connected to the first conveyor belt 21 and the hull 1, respectively. The first drive device 23 can drive the first conveyor belt 21 to rotate on the hull 1. The two ends of the second drive device 24 are rotatably connected to the pusher plate 22 and the first conveyor belt 21, respectively. The second drive device 24 can drive the pusher plate 22 to rotate on the first conveyor belt 21. In this embodiment, the first drive device 23 drives the first conveyor belt 21 to rotate until its end is submerged below the water surface; the pusher plates 22 on both sides, driven by the second drive device 24, form an flared shape, so that debris and aquatic plants at the pusher plates 22 are guided and concentrated to the first conveyor belt. In actual setup, the length of the push plate 22 can be increased so that when the two push plates 22 are in their maximum open state, the distance between the two sides of the push plates 22 is greater than the width of the hull 1, so as to facilitate the clearing of water in narrower waterways.
[0030] The first conveyor belt 21 is provided with multiple parallel conveyor rods 211 and multiple connecting blocks 212 whose ends are rotatably connected to two adjacent conveyor rods 211. The connecting blocks 212 in the same column are spaced apart, and the connecting blocks 212 in adjacent columns are arranged crosswise, forming gaps 212a between adjacent connecting blocks 212 in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The first conveyor belt 21 is also connected with multiple hooks 213, whose ends are rotatably connected to two adjacent conveyor rods 211. In this embodiment, when handling garbage or weeds, a large amount of water is carried; the gaps 212a on the first conveyor belt 21 allow most of the water to drain out during transport. Furthermore, the hooks 213 prevent the collected material from sliding into the water along the surface of the first conveyor belt 21 during transport, thus avoiding reduced efficiency.
[0031] The aft cabin assembly 3 includes a second conveyor belt 31 and a barrier 32 surrounding the second conveyor belt 31. The end of the first conveyor belt 21 away from the push plate 22 is directly above the second conveyor belt 31. The aft cabin assembly 3 also includes a third drive device 33. The lower end of the second conveyor belt 31 is connected to the hull 1 via a slide rail 34. The third drive device 33 is linearly driven and its two ends are rotatably connected to the second conveyor belt 31 and the hull 1, respectively. The third drive device 33 can drive the second conveyor belt 31 to move along the guide rail on the hull 1, so that the end of the second conveyor belt 31 away from the forward cabin assembly 2 can extend out to the stern of the hull 1.
[0032] In this embodiment, garbage, weeds, etc., transported by the first conveyor belt 21 fall directly onto the drop point 31a on the second conveyor belt 31. A sensor (not shown in the figure) or similar device can be installed above the drop point 31a to set the maximum height of the accumulated items on the second conveyor belt 31. When the accumulation height at the drop point 31a reaches the preset value, the second conveyor belt 31 activates, transporting the debris a certain distance towards the stern of the vessel to avoid excessive garbage causing interference. When the upper surface of the second conveyor belt 31 is completely filled with garbage, or when the operation is finished, the stern of the vessel 1 can be driven close to the shore, and the stern barrier 32 can be removed. The second conveyor belt 31 is then driven by the third drive device 33 to extend from the stern of the vessel 1 and activate, directly discharging the collected materials. Of course, a collection point or garbage truck can be set up on the embankment for subsequent processing.
[0033] The hull 1 is equipped with a cockpit 13, which is connected to the upper part of the aft cabin via a first bracket 12.
[0034] The hull 1 is equipped with a spraying assembly 14, which includes a first spraying device 141 and a second spraying device 142 respectively located at the forward and aft compartments. The first spraying device 141 sprays liquid above the first conveyor belt 21, and the second spraying device 142 sprays liquid above the second conveyor belt 31. In this embodiment, mosquitoes and other insects may be collected during the cleaning process, or in summer, garbage and aquatic plants may produce odors after prolonged exposure to sunlight. Therefore, the first spraying device 141 and the second spraying device 142 are used to spray and disinfect the collected debris to increase the safety and comfort of the workers and avoid secondary pollution to the environment.
[0035] The grab arm assembly 4 includes a robotic arm 41 and grippers 42. The robotic arm 41 drives the grippers 42 to extend into the water to grab debris and transfer it to the second conveyor belt 31. In this embodiment, when the first conveyor belt 21 cannot effectively collect larger debris such as tree branches or patches of aquatic plants in the water, the robotic arm 41 can drive the grippers 42 to grab them and directly transfer them to the second conveyor belt 31. The grab arm assembly 4 expands the applicability of the debris removal vessel and makes it more practical.
[0036] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model.
Claims
1. A fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel, characterized in that, The vessel includes a hull, a forward cabin assembly located at the front of the hull, an upper aft cabin assembly, and a grab arm assembly mounted on the hull. The front of the hull has a notch, and the forward cabin assembly is located at the notch. The forward cabin assembly includes a first conveyor belt rotatably connected to the hull and a push plate rotatably connected to the end of the first conveyor belt. When the first conveyor belt rotates into the water, the push plate is partially submerged below the water surface. The aft cabin assembly includes a second conveyor belt and a barrier surrounding the second conveyor belt. The end of the first conveyor belt away from the push plate is directly above the second conveyor belt.
2. The fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The forward cabin assembly also includes a first drive device and a second drive device. The first drive device is a linear drive and its two ends are respectively connected to the first conveyor belt and the hull for rotation. The first drive device can drive the first conveyor belt to rotate on the hull. The two ends of the second driving device are rotatably connected to the push plate and the first conveyor belt, respectively, and the second driving device can drive the push plate to rotate on the first conveyor belt.
3. The fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of parallel conveyor rods and a plurality of connecting blocks at both ends that are rotatably connected to two adjacent conveyor rods. The plurality of connecting blocks in the same column are spaced apart, and the connecting blocks in adjacent columns are crossed, so that gaps are formed between two adjacent connecting blocks in the horizontal and vertical directions.
4. The fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first conveyor belt is also connected to a plurality of hook teeth, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to two adjacent conveyor rods respectively.
5. The fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aft cabin assembly also includes a third drive unit, and the lower end of the second conveyor belt is connected to the hull via a slide rail; The third drive device is a linear drive and its two ends are rotatably connected to the second conveyor belt and the hull, respectively. The third drive device can drive the second conveyor belt to move along the guide rail on the hull, so that the end of the second conveyor belt away from the forward cabin assembly can extend out of the stern of the hull.
6. The fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hull is equipped with a cockpit, which is connected to the upper part of the aft cabin via a first bracket.
7. The fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hull is equipped with a spraying assembly, which includes a first spraying device and a second spraying device respectively located at the forward cabin assembly and the aft cabin assembly. The first spraying device sprays liquid above the first conveyor belt, and the second spraying device sprays liquid above the second conveyor belt.
8. The fully automatic large-scale debris removal vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripper assembly includes a robotic arm and grippers. The robotic arm drives the grippers to extend into the water body to grab garbage in the water and transfer it to the second conveyor belt.