A marine litter cleaning vessel

By designing a marine debris collection vessel and employing a robotic arm system and a conveyor system to achieve automated debris collection, the problem of low efficiency in manual dredging has been solved, resulting in efficient marine debris cleanup and protecting the marine environment.

CN224375849UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19QINGDAO UNIV OF TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO UNIV OF TECH
Filing Date
2025-06-26
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, marine debris cleanup mainly relies on manual dredging, which results in high labor intensity, time and effort, and low efficiency, making it difficult to achieve efficient mechanized and automated cleanup.

Method used

A marine garbage collection vessel has been designed, including a main hull, a collection system, a power system, a conveying system, and a robotic arm system. The robotic arm system and the conveying system are used to realize the automated collection and transportation of garbage, and the propeller mechanism and rudder mechanism are combined to control the vessel and realize automated operation.

🎯Benefits of technology

The mechanization and automation of marine debris cleanup have improved efficiency, reduced manual labor intensity, protected the marine environment, and improved water quality in the relevant sea areas.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an offshore garbage cleaning ship relates to ship environmental protection equipment technical field. The cleaning ship is by main ship body, gathers the system, power system, conveying system, mechanical arm system and garbage bin constitute, and the main ship body contains the bow, the body, the stern, the shiphouse and the ship side, the bow is equipped with retractable gathering system, is two by gathering board, baffle, rack, gear and motor group, and the power system adopts the propeller and the rudder leaf mechanism, and the conveying system is with motor drive punch chain plate conveyer belt, and the gear, the sprocket, the transmission cover, the side plate and the base operation, and the mechanical arm system contains multistage arm lever, base, hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic rod, manipulator, support foot and rolling gear. This ship realizes the mechanization of ocean garbage, the automation large area cleaning, effectively reduces the labor intensity, promotes the salvage efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model patent belongs to the field of shipbuilding, specifically relating to an environmentally friendly marine garbage cleaning vessel. Background Technology

[0002] Governments of coastal nations worldwide have issued decrees, calling on and organizing personnel and distributing tools to salvage and clean up marine debris. Numerous marine environmental enthusiasts have also spontaneously organized public welfare activities to clean up marine debris. In fact, as early as the last century, people recognized the importance of managing marine debris, leading to the development of marine debris cleanup vessels. However, due to the investment in remediation and the fact that manual salvage methods have lagged far behind industrial development and the generation and pollution of waste, the effectiveness of marine debris management has been minimal. Meanwhile, marine debris pollution has quietly become increasingly serious, not only in terms of quantity but also in terms of complexity and impact. Currently, my country still almost entirely relies on manual salvage to clean up marine debris, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also inefficient. Therefore, mechanized, automated, and efficient marine debris cleanup has become a widely desired approach. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a marine garbage cleaning vessel capable of mechanized, automated, and large-area cleaning operations.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: It includes a main hull, a folding system, a power system, a transmission system, a robotic arm system, and a garbage bin. The main hull includes a stern, a superstructure, a hull body, a bow, and a side. The folding system includes a folding plate, a folding plate baffle, a rack, a gear, and a second motor. The power system includes a propeller mechanism and a rudder mechanism. The transmission system includes a motor, a perforated chain conveyor belt, a first gear, a second gear, a motor pulley, a sprocket, a transmission mechanism cover, a transmission device side plate, and a motor base. The robotic arm system includes a first arm, a second arm, a third arm, a first base, a second base, a third base, a hydraulic cylinder, a hydraulic rod, a robotic arm, outriggers, and rolling gears.

[0005] Preferably, the bow, stern, and hull are connected by a beam structure, the side is fixed to the hull and stern by bolts, and the superstructure is located above the stern and fixed by bolts.

[0006] Preferably, the retractable system is located at the bow and is integrated with the bow. The retractable plate is suspended from the retractable plate baffle and supported by the wheel groove. The gear is fixed to the second motor by the gear fixing pin. The gear, the second motor and the rack mesh to control the extension and retraction of the retractable plate.

[0007] Preferably, the propeller mechanism includes a propeller housing, a propeller, a propeller drive shaft, and a propeller fairing cap. The propeller drive housing is connected to the stern by bolts. The propeller, propeller drive shaft, and propeller fairing cap are located in a straight line. The propeller drive shaft passes through the propeller and connects to the propeller fairing cap. The rudder mechanism includes a rudder mount and a rudder blade. The rudder mount is connected to the stern by bolts, and the rudder blade and rudder mount are connected by a flange.

[0008] Preferably, the side plate of the conveying device forms the frame of the conveying device, the perforated chain conveyor belt is composed of stamped chain plates, the motor is fixed to the conveying device through the cooperation of the motor pulley gear shaft and key, the motor pulley gear shaft is fixed to the side plate of the conveying device through deep groove roller bearings, the lower part of the motor is fixed to the motor base by bolts, the motor pulley is located inside the motor and is on the same motor pulley gear shaft as the motor, and is fixed by the pulley key, the driving gear and the driven gear cooperate, the driven gear and the sprocket are located on the same gear shaft, the driven gear is fixed to the gear shaft by the gear pin and gear key, and the sprocket is fixed to the side plate of the conveying device through deep groove roller bearings.

[0009] Preferably, the rolling gear meshes with the rack, and each of the four legs is equipped with two pulleys to fix and support the movement of the robotic arm. The first base is fixed to the second base and the third base by bolts, and the third base is fixed to the first arm by a base pin. The first arm, the second arm, and the third arm are connected by an arm shaft. The hydraulic cylinder is located on the third arm, and a robotic arm is fixed to the end of the arm shaft by a pin.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The research and design of this new type of marine debris cleaning vessel aims to solve and replace the problems of high labor intensity, long time consumption, and low efficiency of traditional manual salvage methods by using mechanized, automated, and large-area cleaning operations. Timely treatment of marine debris is of great significance for protecting marine life, improving water quality in relevant sea areas, and managing and maintaining the marine environment. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main hull of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gathering system of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the propeller mechanism of the power system of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rudder mechanism of the power system of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission system of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the robotic arm system of this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main hull; 2. Folding system; 3. Power system; 4. Conveyor system; 5. Robotic arm system; 6. Garbage bin; 1.1 Bow; 1.2 Hull; 1.3 Stern; 1.4 Superstructure; 2.1 Folding plate; 2.2 Rack; 2.3 Electric motor II; 2.4 Gear; 2.5 Folding plate baffle; 3.1 Propeller fairing cap; 3.2 Propeller; 3.3 Propeller casing; 3.4 Propeller drive shaft; 3.5 Rudder mount. 3.6 Rudder blade, 4.1 Conveyor side plate, 4.2 Perforated chain conveyor belt, 4.3 Gear 1, 4.4 Gear 2, 4.5 Motor, 4.6 Motor base, 4.7 Sprocket, 5.1 Support leg, 5.2 Rolling gear, 5.3 Base 1, 5.4 Base 2, 5.5 Base 3, 5.6 Arm 1, 5.7 Arm 2, 5.8 Arm 3, 5.9 Hydraulic cylinder, 5.10 Hydraulic rod, 5.11 Robotic arm. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 5 The marine garbage collection vessel provided by this utility model mainly consists of a main hull 1, a folding system 2, a power system 3, a conveying system 4, a robotic arm system 5, a garbage bin 6, a bow 1.1, a hull 1.2, a stern 1.3, a superstructure 1.4, a folding plate 2.1, a rack 2.2, a second electric motor 2.3, a gear 2.4, a folding plate baffle 2.5, a propeller rectifier cap 3.1, a propeller 3.2, a propeller housing 3.3, and a propeller drive shaft 3. 4. Rudder mount 3.5. Rudder blade 3.6. Conveyor side plate 4.1. Perforated chain conveyor belt 4.2. Gear 1 4.3. Gear 2 4.4. Motor 4.5. Motor base 4.6. Sprocket 4.7. Support leg 5.1. Rolling gear 5.2. Base 1 5.3. Base 2 5.4. Base 3 5.5. Arm 1 5.6. Arm 2 5.7. Arm 3 5.8. Hydraulic cylinder 5.9. Hydraulic rod 5.10. Robotic arm 5.11. and other components.

[0021] like Figure 2As shown, the main hull is composed of the bow 1.1, the hull 1.2 and the stern 1.3. The three are closely connected by a beam structure to form a stable whole. The superstructure 1.4 is also fixed with bolts and installed on the stern.

[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, the folding system 2 is located at the bow 1.1 and is integrated with the bow 1.1. The folding plate 2.1 is suspended inside the folding plate baffle 2.5 and supported by the wheel groove. The second motor 2.3 is fixed to the bow 1.1 by bolts, and the gear 2.4 is fixed to the second motor 2.3 by gear fixing pins. The gear 2.4, the second motor 2.3, and the rack 2.2 mesh to control the extension and retraction of the folding plate 2.1.

[0023] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the propeller mechanism includes a propeller housing 3.3, a propeller 3.2, a propeller drive shaft 3.4, and a propeller fairing cap 3.1. The propeller housing 3.3 is connected to the stern 1.3 by bolts. The propeller 3.2, propeller drive shaft 3.4, and propeller fairing cap 3.1 are located in a straight line. The propeller drive shaft 3.4 passes through the propeller 3.2 and connects to the propeller fairing cap 3.1. The rudder mechanism includes a rudder mount 3.5 and a rudder blade 3.6. The rudder mount 3.5 is connected to the stern 1.3 by bolts, and the rudder blade 3.6 is connected to the rudder mount 3.5 by a flange.

[0024] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the propeller 3.2 and the propeller drive shaft 3.4 control the direction of the ship's movement, and the rudder 3.6 behind the stern adjusts the direction to enhance the force of the direction adjustment.

[0025] like Figure 6 As shown, the side plate 4.1 of the conveyor device forms the frame of the conveyor device. The perforated chain conveyor belt 4.2 is composed of stamped chain plates. The motor 4.5 is fixed to the conveyor device through the cooperation of the motor pulley gear shaft and key. The motor pulley gear shaft is fixed to the side plate 4.1 of the conveyor device through deep groove roller bearings. The lower part of the motor 4.5 is fixed to the motor base 4.6 by bolts. The pulley of the motor 4.5 is located on the inner side and is on the same motor pulley gear shaft as the motor 4.5, and is fixed by the pulley key. Gear 1 4.4 and gear 2 4.3 cooperate. Gear 2 4.3 and sprocket 4.7 are located on the same gear shaft. Gear 2 4.3 is fixed to the gear shaft by the gear pin and gear key. Sprocket 4.7 is fixed to the side plate 4.1 of the conveyor device through deep groove roller bearings.

[0026] like Figure 7As shown, 5.2 the rolling gear meshes with the rack, and the four legs 5.1 are each equipped with two pulleys to fix and support the movement of the robotic arm. Base 1 5.3 is fixed to base 2 5.4 and base 3 5.5 by bolts. Base 3 5.5 is fixed to arm 1 5.6 by a base pin. Arm 1 5.6, arm 2 5.7 and arm 3 5.8 are connected by an arm shaft. The hydraulic cylinder 5.9 is located on arm 3 5.8. The end of the arm shaft is equipped with a mechanical device 5.11 fixed by a pin.

[0027] like Figure 7 As shown, the hydraulic cylinder 5.9 contains a hydraulic rod 5.10. The opening and closing of the robotic arm 5.11 is adjusted and controlled by the extension and retraction of the hydraulic rod 5.10 within the arm 5.8 via a movable plate connecting the two. The arm 5.8 itself can rotate within its full range, enabling the robotic arm 5.11 to flexibly grasp targets in multiple directions. The rolling gear 5.2 in the center of the bottom rolls on a rack and pinion track, driving the robotic arm system 5 to move while simultaneously calculating the number of teeth rotated, thereby achieving precise positioning.

[0028] Working principle

[0029] The collection process: During the operation of the marine garbage collection vessel, firstly, a rack 2.2 is fixed to the upper end of the collection plate 2.1. A gear 2.4 meshes with the rack 2.2. The mechanical energy output by the electric motor 2.3 drives the gear 2.4 to rotate. By controlling the direction of the gear 2.4, the rack moves. When the gear 2.4 rotates clockwise, the rack 2.2 moves laterally along the wheel groove, causing the collection plate 2.1 to extend; when it rotates counterclockwise, the rack 2.2 moves in the opposite direction, and the collection plate 2.1 retracts. At the front of the transmission system 4, there is a grid that allows selective passage of garbage. Smaller garbage can be transported into the garbage bin 6 through the grid, while larger garbage is retrieved and transported by the gripping robotic arm system 5.

[0030] Conveying Process: The conveying device is driven by a motor 4.5. The motor 4.5 transmits its kinetic energy to its pulley, which then transmits it to gear 4.3, which in turn transmits it to gear 4.4. Finally, the sprocket 4.7 drives the conveyor belt. The traction chain is located on both sides, while the perforated chain plate conveyor belts 4.2 of the carrying mechanism are hinged together and fixed to the outer chain plate inside the chain. The perforated chain plate conveyor belts 4.2 have many perforations and small protrusions, providing both good water permeability and increased friction. Every short section has a baffle to prevent debris from slipping, achieving the goal of filtering out some seawater during smooth transport and allowing the debris to easily detach from the conveyor belt at the end.

[0031] Waste collection process: Smaller pieces of waste are transported to waste bin 6 via conveyor system 4, while larger pieces are grasped by robotic arm system 5. Each gripper of the robotic arm has a row of protrusions to increase friction and prevent the waste from slipping. The opening and closing of the robotic arm is adjusted and controlled by the extension and retraction of a hydraulic column within arm three 5.8, via a movable plate connecting the two. Arm three 5.8 itself can rotate within its full range, enabling the robotic arm 5.11 to grasp targets flexibly in multiple directions. The robotic arm system 5 moves on a rack and pinion track, grasping the waste into waste bin 6.

Claims

1. A marine garbage collection vessel, characterized in that: The system includes a main hull, a folding system, a power system, a transmission system, a robotic arm system, and a garbage bin. The main hull includes a stern, superstructure, hull, bow, and sidewall. The folding system includes a folding plate, a folding plate baffle, a rack, a gear, and a second motor. The power system includes a propeller mechanism and a rudder mechanism. The transmission system includes a motor, a perforated chain conveyor belt, gear one, gear two, a motor pulley, a sprocket, a transmission mechanism cover, a transmission device side plate, and a motor base. The robotic arm system includes arm one, arm two, arm three, base one, base two, base three, a hydraulic cylinder, a hydraulic rod, a robotic arm, outriggers, and rolling gears.

2. The marine garbage collection vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bow, stern, and hull are connected by a beam structure, the side is fixed to the hull and stern by bolts, and the superstructure is located above the stern and is fixed by bolts.

3. A marine garbage collection vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retraction system is located at the bow and is integrated with the bow. The retraction plate is suspended from the retraction plate baffle and supported by the wheel groove. The gear is fixed to the second motor through the gear fixing pin. The gear, the second motor and the rack mesh to control the extension and retraction of the retraction plate.

4. A marine garbage collection vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The propeller mechanism includes a propeller housing, a propeller, a propeller drive shaft, and a propeller fairing cap. The propeller housing is connected to the stern by bolts. The propeller, propeller drive shaft, and propeller fairing cap are located in a straight line. The propeller drive shaft passes through the propeller and connects to the propeller fairing cap. The rudder mechanism includes a rudder mount and a rudder blade. The rudder mount is connected to the stern by bolts, and the rudder blade and rudder mount are connected by a flange.

5. A marine garbage collection vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side plate of the conveyor device forms the frame of the conveyor device. The sprocket punched chain conveyor belt is composed of stamped chain plates. The motor is fixed to the conveyor device through the cooperation of the motor pulley gear shaft and key. The motor pulley gear shaft is fixed to the side plate of the conveyor device through deep groove roller bearings. The lower part of the motor is fixed to the motor base by bolts. The motor pulley is located inside the motor and is on the same motor pulley gear shaft as the motor. It is fixed by the pulley key. Gear one and gear two cooperate. Gear one and the sprocket are located on the same gear shaft. The driven gear is fixed to the gear shaft by the gear pin and gear key. The sprocket is fixed to the side plate of the conveyor device through deep groove roller bearings.

6. A marine garbage collection vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rolling gear meshes with the rack, and each of the four legs is equipped with two pulleys to fix and support the movement of the robotic arm. Base 1, base 2, and base 3 are fixed together by bolts. Base 3 is fixed together with arm 1 by a base pin. Arm 1, arm 2, and arm 3 are connected by an arm shaft. The hydraulic cylinder is located on arm 3, and a robotic arm is fixed at the end of the arm shaft by a pin.