Energy-saving fairing structure for a ship

By adjusting the components and optimizing the water flow path using a horn-shaped structure, the problems of unstable flow field and insufficient sealing in existing guide shield structures at different speeds were solved, thereby achieving improved stable flow field and energy-saving effect.

CN224392930UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23CITICAMP BIG DATA TECHNOLOGY (NANJING) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CITICAMP BIG DATA TECHNOLOGY (NANJING) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-08
Publication Date
2026-06-23

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224392930U_ABST
    Figure CN224392930U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to ship propulsion auxiliary equipment technical field discloses an energy -saving fairing structure for ship, including fairing body and fairing ring, the rear end inner wall of fairing body is connected with adjusting assembly, adjusting assembly includes fixed ring, the utility model compared with prior art's advantage lies in: through adjusting assembly, can adjust the position of fairing ring in the fairing body, adapts the propeller of different rotating speed, ensures that can form stable flow field under the propeller different working condition, has improved the adaptability, the fairing body adopts the horn -like structure, cooperates the arc fairing piece of fairing ring inner wall, can effectively carding water flow, reduces the wake vortex, reduces energy loss, improved energy -saving effect, through the elasticity sealing gasket can strengthen the sealing property of fairing body and ship propulsion system junction, avoids water seepage, prevents the slip line and improves the connection stability simultaneously.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ship propulsion auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to an energy-saving fairing structure for ships. Background Technology

[0002] During ship navigation, propeller propulsion systems are prone to generating wake vortices due to uneven water flow distribution, leading to increased water flow energy loss. This not only reduces propulsion efficiency but also consumes additional ship power, increasing fuel costs. Therefore, fairings are key components for optimizing the propeller flow field and improving energy efficiency. Existing energy-saving fairing structures for ships are mostly fixed integrated structures. Their internal flow channels and guiding components cannot be adjusted according to propeller speeds, making it difficult to ensure a stable flow field under different propeller operating conditions, resulting in low adaptability. Furthermore, water flow tends to form turbulent vortices at the outlet after passing through the fairing, leading to significant energy loss and reduced energy efficiency. Finally, the lack of a sealing structure at the connection between the fairing and the ship's propulsion system results in insufficient sealing, making water leakage easy and reducing connection stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an energy-saving fairing structure for ships.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an energy-saving fairing structure for ships, comprising a fairing body and a fairing ring, wherein an adjustment component for improving adaptability is connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the fairing body;

[0005] The adjustment component includes a fixing ring, the outer wall of which is fixedly sleeved on the inner wall of the rear end of the guide shield body. An annular groove is formed inside the fixing ring, and the guide ring slides inside the annular groove.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The adjustment assembly also includes a fixing plate, both ends of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the flow guide body. The fixing plate is located at the rear end of the fixing ring. A threaded hole is opened inside the fixing plate, and an adjustment rod is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole. A rotating block is fixedly connected to one end of the adjustment rod. The fixing plate, the adjustment rod, and the rotating block are all made of stainless steel.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The other end of the adjusting rod away from the rotating block passes through a threaded hole and is rotatably connected to a connecting plate, which is fixedly connected to the rear end of the guide ring.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The guide ring has multiple sets of guide holes inside, and guide rods are slidably connected inside each set of guide holes. Both ends of the guide rods are fixedly connected to the inside of the annular groove.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] An arc-shaped guide plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the guide ring, and there are three sets of the arc-shaped guide plate.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] An elastic sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the front end of the air deflector body. The elastic sealing gasket is made of nitrile rubber, and the side of the elastic sealing gasket away from the air deflector body has anti-slip texture.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The fairing body is horn-shaped, wider at the front and narrower at the rear.

[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. In this utility model, the position of the guide ring in the body of the guide shield can be adjusted by adjusting the component, which can be adapted to propellers with different speeds and ensure that a stable flow field can be formed under different working conditions of the propeller, thereby improving the adaptability of the energy-saving guide shield structure used in ships.

[0020] 2. In this utility model, the main body of the flow guide adopts a trumpet-shaped structure, which, together with the arc-shaped flow guide plate on the inner wall of the flow guide ring, can effectively sort the water flow, reduce wake vortex, reduce energy loss, and improve the energy-saving effect of the energy-saving flow guide structure used in ships.

[0021] 3. In this utility model, the elastic sealing gasket can enhance the sealing performance at the connection between the fairing body and the ship propulsion system, preventing water leakage, while the anti-slip texture improves the connection stability. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This utility model presents an overall structural schematic diagram of an energy-saving fairing structure for ships. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 This utility model presents an overall structural schematic diagram of an energy-saving fairing structure for ships. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of an energy-saving fairing structure for ships proposed in this utility model. Figure 1;

[0025] Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of an energy-saving fairing structure for ships proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Shield body; 2. Shield ring; 3. Adjustment assembly; 4. Fixing ring; 5. Annular groove; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Threaded hole; 8. Adjusting rod; 9. Rotary block; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Guide hole; 12. Guide rod; 13. Arc-shaped guide plate; 14. Elastic sealing gasket; 15. Anti-slip texture. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-4 The present invention provides an embodiment of an energy-saving fairing structure for ships, comprising a fairing body 1 and a fairing ring 2, wherein an adjustment component 3 for improving adaptability is connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the fairing body 1.

[0030] The adjustment component 3 includes a fixing ring 4. The outer wall of the fixing ring 4 is fixedly sleeved on the inner wall of the rear end of the guide shield body 1. An annular groove 5 is provided inside the fixing ring 4 to provide a sliding track. The guide ring 2 slides inside the annular groove 5, limiting the movement trajectory.

[0031] The adjusting assembly 3 also includes a fixing plate 6, both ends of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the guide ring body 1, providing an installation base. The fixing plate 6 is located at the rear end of the fixing ring 4. A threaded hole 7 is opened inside the fixing plate 6, and an adjusting rod 8 is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole 7 to realize the position adjustment of the guide ring 2. One end of the adjusting rod 8 is fixedly connected to a rotating block 9, providing a force point for the operator to easily rotate the adjusting rod 8. The fixing plate 6, adjusting rod 8, and rotating block 9 are all made of stainless steel to ensure strength and corrosion resistance. The other end of the adjusting rod 8 away from the rotating block 9 passes through the threaded hole 7 and is rotatably connected to a connecting plate 10 to transmit power. The connecting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the guide ring 2. Multiple sets of guide holes 11 are provided, and guide rods 12 are slidably connected inside each set of guide holes 11. Both ends of the guide rods 12 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the annular groove 5, providing guidance and support for the sliding of the guide ring 2, ensuring that the guide ring 2 moves smoothly and accurately. An arc-shaped guide plate 13 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the guide ring 2. There are three sets of arc-shaped guide plates 13, which can sort the water flow and optimize the water flow direction. An elastic sealing gasket 14 is fixedly connected to the front end of the guide cover body 1 to prevent water leakage. The elastic sealing gasket 14 is made of nitrile rubber. The side of the elastic sealing gasket 14 away from the guide cover body 1 has anti-slip texture 15 to increase friction. The guide cover body 1 is a trumpet shape with a wide front end and a narrow rear end.

[0032] Working principle: The guide shield body 1 is flared, wider at the front and narrower at the rear, which can initially guide the water flow to the propeller in a stable manner. The elastic sealing gasket 14 at the front end can enhance the sealing with the ship's propulsion system and prevent water leakage. The anti-slip texture 15 on the outside increases the friction to improve the connection stability and prevent slippage at the docking point. When the flow field needs to be adjusted according to the propeller speed, the operator rotates the rotating block 9, which drives the adjusting rod 8 to rotate and move back and forth in the threaded hole 7 of the fixed plate 6. The adjusting rod 8 transmits power to the guide ring 2 through the connecting plate 10 connected to the end, so that the guide ring 2 slides along the annular groove 5 inside the fixed ring 4. At the same time, the guide hole 11 on the guide ring 2 slides and engages with the guide rod 12 inside the annular groove 5, providing precise guidance and support for the guide ring 2 and preventing it from deviating during adjustment. Finally, the guide ring 2, adjusted to the appropriate position, further sorts the water flow and optimizes the direction through the inner arc-shaped guide plate 13, reducing wake vortices and energy loss, and achieving stable flow field adaptation under different propeller speeds, thus achieving energy saving and improved propulsion efficiency.

[0033] All electrical components mentioned in this article are electrically connected to an external main controller and 220V AC mains power. The main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer for control. The detailed description of known functions and known components is omitted in the specific embodiments disclosed herein. To ensure the compatibility of the device, the operating methods used are consistent with the parameters of commercially available instruments.

[0034] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An energy-saving type of fairing structure for a ship, comprising a fairing body (1) and a fairing ring (2), characterized in that: An adjustment component (3) is connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the fairing body (1); The adjustment component (3) includes a fixing ring (4), the outer wall of which is fixedly sleeved on the inner wall of the rear end of the guide body (1), and an annular groove (5) is provided inside the fixing ring (4), and the guide ring (2) slides inside the annular groove (5).

2. The energy saving type fairing structure for a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (3) also includes a fixing plate (6), both ends of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the guide body (1). The fixing plate (6) is located at the rear end of the fixing ring (4). A threaded hole (7) is provided inside the fixing plate (6). An adjustment rod (8) is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole (7). A rotating block (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the adjustment rod (8). The fixing plate (6), the adjustment rod (8) and the rotating block (9) are all made of stainless steel.

3. The energy-saving fairing structure for ships according to claim 2, characterized in that: The other end of the adjusting rod (8) away from the rotating block (9) passes through the threaded hole (7) and is rotatably connected to the connecting plate (10), which is fixedly connected to the rear end of the guide ring (2).

4. The energy-saving fairing structure for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide ring (2) has multiple sets of guide holes (11) inside, and guide rods (12) are slidably connected inside each set of guide holes (11). Both ends of the guide rods (12) are fixedly connected to the inside of the annular groove (5).

5. The energy-saving fairing structure for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the guide ring (2) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped guide plate (13), and the arc-shaped guide plate (13) is provided in three sets.

6. The energy-saving fairing structure for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the fairing body (1) is fixedly connected to an elastic sealing gasket (14). The elastic sealing gasket (14) is made of nitrile rubber. The side of the elastic sealing gasket (14) away from the fairing body (1) is provided with anti-slip texture (15).

7. The energy-saving fairing structure for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body of the fairing (1) is a horn shape with a wide front end and a narrow rear end.