A lifeboat fuel tank
By setting up vertical plates, partitions, and horizontal plates to divide the space inside the lifeboat's fuel tank, and combining this with a slanted design, the problem of oil sloshing caused by tank vibration was solved, achieving stable oil supply from the pump and improved tank safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU CHUNTIAN NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
When the fuel tank of an existing lifeboat is shaken, the oil sloshes and the oil pump cannot draw oil, which affects the use of the lifeboat.
Vertical plates, partitions, and horizontal plates are installed inside the oil tank. The oil tank space is divided by through holes and oil return grooves. Combined with the beveled design, oil sloshing is reduced. A protective shell and buffer chamber are added to the outside of the oil tank to improve stability and protection.
It effectively reduces oil sloshing, ensures stable oil supply from the oil pump, prevents fuel leakage, and improves the impact resistance and safety of the fuel tank.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lifeboat technology, and in particular to a lifeboat fuel tank. Background Technology
[0002] A lifeboat is a small, specialized lifeboat installed on a ship for rescuing crew members in the event of a shipwreck. It is propelled by oars, sails, or motors. Lifeboats are typically equipped with air tanks to ensure sufficient buoyancy even after flooding, guaranteeing the safety of the lifeboat and its crew. Lifeboats on ocean-going vessels also carry a certain amount of fresh water, food, and supplies. The fuel tanks of lifeboats must be large enough to operate continuously for 24 hours.
[0003] Most existing fuel tanks are single-box structures with simple structures and limited functions, serving only to store fuel. It is inevitable that lifeboats will shake during use. When the fuel tank is not full, the shaking will cause the fuel inside to slosh around. Since the fuel tank is not full, the fuel pump may not be able to draw fuel, affecting the use of the lifeboat. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a lifeboat fuel tank to address the problem that shaking can cause the oil in the tank to slosh around and prevent the oil pump from drawing oil.
[0005] A lifeboat fuel tank includes: a fuel tank body, wherein an inhibition mechanism is provided inside the fuel tank body to reduce the sloshing of fuel and maintain stable fuel supply; the inhibition mechanism includes vertical plates evenly distributed inside the fuel tank body, and through holes are provided on the vertical plates.
[0006] In one embodiment, the bottom of the tank body is provided with a bevel, and the bottom of each vertical plate is in contact with the top of the bevel; In one embodiment, the suppression mechanism further includes a partition and a horizontal plate arranged perpendicular to the vertical plate, and the horizontal plate has an oil return groove. In one embodiment, the horizontal plate is parallel to the inclined side, the oil return groove is disposed on the surface of the horizontal plate and is attached to the position of the vertical plate, and the oil return groove penetrates the surface of the horizontal plate; In one embodiment, a protective shell is provided outside the fuel tank body, and a buffer cavity is provided between the fuel tank body and the protective shell, and the buffer cavity is filled with epoxy resin. In one embodiment, both the inner wall of the tank body and the surface of the suppression mechanism are provided with an anti-corrosion coating; In one embodiment, the outer surface of the protective shell is provided with an arc-shaped edge; In one embodiment, the protective shell is configured as a polyethylene shell. Beneficial effects
[0007] A vertical plate is installed to divide the space inside the fuel tank into multiple small spaces. When the fuel inside the tank sloshes, the vertical plate blocks the sloshing of the fuel, reducing the sloshing and causing the fuel to move within specific small spaces. This reduces the distance the fuel is displaced. The bottom of the fuel tank is equipped with a sloping edge, which, under the action of gravity, causes the fuel to move to the lowest point, allowing the fuel to quickly return to the bottom of the fuel tank and preventing power interruption caused by the fuel pump not being able to draw enough fuel.
[0008] A protective shell is installed to protect the fuel tank body and improve its impact resistance. A buffer chamber is also included, and a double-wall design is used to prevent fuel leakage and improve the safety of the fuel tank. Attached Figure Description
[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0011] Figure label: 100. Tank body; 110. Beveled side; 200. Suppression mechanism; 210. Horizontal plate; 211. Vertical plate; 212. Through hole; 213. Oil return groove; 214. Partition plate; 300. Protective shell; 310. Buffer chamber. Detailed Implementation
[0012] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0013] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0014] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0015] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0016] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this specification belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0017] The following is combined Figures 1-4 This invention describes the fuel tank for a lifeboat.
[0018] In one embodiment, a lifeboat fuel tank includes: a fuel tank body 100, and a suppression mechanism 200 is provided inside the fuel tank body 100 to reduce the sloshing of the fuel and maintain stable fuel supply. The suppression mechanism 200 includes vertical plates 211 evenly distributed inside the fuel tank body 100, and through holes 212 are provided on the vertical plates 211.
[0019] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the suppression mechanism 200 also includes a partition 214 and a horizontal plate 210 arranged perpendicularly to the vertical plate 211, and the horizontal plate 210 is provided with an oil return groove 213.
[0020] In this embodiment, the oil extraction pipe is located at the lowest point on the right side of the bottom of the oil tank body 100, and a filter is installed on the oil extraction pipe. Oil is drawn from the oil tank body 100 by an oil pump to supply fuel to the lifeboat engine. During normal lifeboat operation, bumps and jolts occur. The vertical plate 211 divides the space inside the oil tank body 100 into several small spaces, each connected by a through-hole 212. During bumps and jolts, oil in each small space can only enter other spaces through the through-hole 212, thus reducing oil flow. The partition plate 214 and the horizontal plate 210 further divide the space, reducing large-scale swaying caused by inertia and preventing concentrated impact on a single point.
[0021] It should be noted that the fuel tank body 100 is equipped with existing fuel tank structures such as a filler neck, fuel tank cap, fuel outlet, and fuel return port, which will not be described in detail here. The fuel tank body 100 is installed at the rear or midsection of the lifeboat, close to the engine and propeller, to shorten the fuel line and improve fuel supply efficiency. The protective shell 300 is equipped with mounting blocks with mounting holes. The protective shell 300 is installed in the required position by fixing bolts and mounting blocks, thereby completing the installation of the fuel tank body 100. The exterior of the protective shell 300 is covered with fire-resistant material to isolate the protective shell 300 and prevent fuel leakage or fire caused by heat.
[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the fuel tank body 100 is provided with a beveled edge 110, and the bottom of each vertical plate 211 is attached to the top of the beveled edge 110.
[0023] In this embodiment, the inclined side 110 is designed to facilitate the flow of oil to the lowest point inside the oil tank body 100 under the action of gravity, which is convenient for the oil pump to draw it out.
[0024] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the horizontal plate 210 is parallel to the inclined side 110, and the oil return groove 213 is set on the surface of the horizontal plate 210 and is attached to the position of the vertical plate 211. The oil return groove 213 penetrates the surface of the horizontal plate 210.
[0025] In this embodiment, the oil return groove 213 and the through hole 212 are provided to allow the oil to flow within the oil tank body 100. The oil in each small space can flow into the lowest point of the oil tank body 100 through the oil return groove 213 and the through hole 212.
[0026] A protective shell 300 is provided outside the fuel tank body 100, and a buffer cavity 310 is provided between the fuel tank body 100 and the protective shell 300, the buffer cavity 310 being filled with epoxy resin. The inner wall of the fuel tank body 100 and the surface of the suppression mechanism 200 are both provided with an anti-corrosion coating. The outer surface of the protective shell 300 has a curved edge. The protective shell 300 is made of polyethylene.
[0027] In this embodiment, the fuel tank body 100 is protected by a protective shell 300, which improves the protective capacity of the fuel tank body 100. The buffer cavity 310 is filled with epoxy resin, which is resistant to chemical corrosion, has high structural strength, and improves the impact resistance of the fuel tank body 100. The polyethylene shell is corrosion-resistant, easy to mold, and lightweight, reducing the weight of the fuel tank and increasing the load-bearing capacity of the lifeboat.
[0028] Working principle: The protective shell 300 is installed inside the lifeboat. The fuel tank body 100 is protected by the protective shell 300 and the packing inside the buffer chamber 310. When the lifeboat is sailing, the fuel in the fuel tank body 100 will slosh. The horizontal plate 210, the partition plate 214, and the vertical plate 211 divide the fuel tank body 100 into several spaces. These spaces are connected by through holes 212, return oil grooves 213, and gaps between the partition plate 214 and the inclined side 110. This restricts the flow of fuel from one space to another, thereby reducing fuel sloshing.
[0029] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0030] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A lifeboat fuel tank, characterized in that, include: The oil tank body (100) is provided with a suppression mechanism (200) to reduce the sloshing of oil and maintain stable oil supply. The suppression mechanism (200) includes vertical plates (211) evenly distributed inside the tank body (100), and through holes (212) are provided on the vertical plates (211). The suppression mechanism (200) also includes a partition (214) and a horizontal plate (210) arranged perpendicularly to the vertical plate (211), and the horizontal plate (210) is provided with an oil return groove (213). The horizontal plate (210) is parallel to the inclined side (110), the oil return groove (213) is set on the surface of the horizontal plate (210) and is attached to the position of the vertical plate (211), and the oil return groove (213) penetrates the surface of the horizontal plate (210).
2. A lifeboat tank according to claim 1, characterised in that The bottom of the tank body (100) is provided with a bevel (110), and the bottom of each vertical plate (211) is in contact with the top of the bevel (110).
3. A lifeboat tank according to claim 1, characterised in that The fuel tank body (100) is provided with a protective shell (300), and a buffer cavity (310) is provided between the fuel tank body (100) and the protective shell (300), and the buffer cavity (310) is filled with epoxy resin.
4. The lifeboat fuel tank of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the oil tank body (100) and the surface of the suppression mechanism (200) are both provided with anti-corrosion coatings.
5. A lifeboat tank according to claim 3, characterised in that The outer surface of the protective shell (300) is provided with an arc-shaped edge.
6. A lifeboat tank according to claim 3, characterised in that The protective shell (300) is a polyethylene shell.