A type of floating bridge or floating breakwater connecting block
By using rubber connecting blocks and limiting steel plate structures at the joints of floating bridges or floating breakwaters at sea, the problem of easy damage to floating bridge connections in existing technologies has been solved, and stability and safety have been improved under harsh sea conditions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINHUANGDAO XINYIN OCEAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing offshore floating bridges or floating breakwaters lack shock absorption capabilities, making them prone to longitudinal turbulence and lateral swaying under wave impact. This leads to easy damage at connection points and high maintenance costs.
The connecting block body and the limiting steel plate structure are made of rubber. The elastic deformation of the rubber absorbs the energy of wave impact, and the limiting plate prevents excessive displacement, reducing the risk of damage to the floating bridge structure.
It effectively reduces collisions and compression between floating bridges, improves stability and safety, reduces maintenance costs, extends the service life of floating bridges, and adapts to different sea conditions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of offshore floating bridges and floating breakwaters, and more particularly to a connecting block for offshore floating bridges or floating breakwaters. Background Technology
[0002] A floating bridge connector or floating breakwater connection is a device used to connect floating bridges at sea. Its main function is to ensure a stable connection between floating bridges or floating breakwaters, thereby guaranteeing the safety and functionality of the floating bridge. A floating bridge at sea typically consists of multiple floating bridge units, which need to be interconnected through reliable connecting devices to withstand the impact of complex marine environments such as wave impacts and currents.
[0003] Currently, the most common connection technology for floating bridges or floating breakwaters at sea adopts a rigid connection method. This technology uses rigid connectors, such as rigid frames, to fix adjacent floating bridge units together. The advantages of the rigid connection method are its simple structure, convenient installation, and ability to provide a relatively stable connection to a certain extent.
[0004] Rigid connections also have some significant drawbacks. First, they lack buffering and shock absorption capabilities. Under wave impact, floating bridges experience longitudinal undulation and lateral swaying, and rigid connections cannot effectively absorb this impact energy. This leads to situations where the floating bridge experiences sag or overhang when waves come along its length, causing significant internal forces at weak connection points. The concrete components of the floating bridge are prone to cracking or spalling, thus reducing its service life and safety. Second, rigid connections have poor adaptability. The motion of the floating bridge changes under different sea conditions and environmental circumstances, and rigid connections cannot adjust to these changes, increasing potential threats to mooring.
[0005] Furthermore, some floating bridges use flexible connection methods, such as steel hinges or steel cables. While these can release wave forces from longitudinal waves, they also easily lead to direct collisions and compression between two floating bridges. Such collisions and compression not only generate significant noise but can also cause localized damage to the floating bridge structure. Finally, rigid connections are more expensive to repair and replace. Once a connection is damaged, complex repair work at sea is usually required, which not only increases the difficulty and cost of repairs but may also affect the normal use of the floating bridge. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problem of the lack of shock absorption function in existing floating bridge or floating breakwater connection structures, this invention provides a connecting block for floating bridges or floating breakwaters. This invention primarily utilizes the elastic deformation of rubber to absorb the energy generated by wave impacts, effectively reducing collisions and compression between floating bridges and lowering the risk of damage to concrete structures.
[0007] The technical means adopted in this utility model are as follows: A connecting block for a floating bridge or floating breakwater, characterized in that it comprises: a connecting block body; In the longitudinal direction, a limiting plate is connected to the upper end and the lower end of the connecting block body, respectively; In the left-right direction, the connecting cable passes through the connecting block body and protrudes from the left and right sides of the connecting block body. The connecting cable is fixed to the interior of the connecting block body, and the left and right ends of the connecting cable are respectively connected to a floating bridge at sea. The material of the connecting block body is rubber.
[0008] Furthermore, the floating bridge has a recessed connecting hole on its side, and a connecting bolt rod is installed in the connecting hole. The connecting cable is inserted into the connecting hole and connected to the connecting bolt rod.
[0009] Furthermore, the connecting block for the floating bridge or floating breakwater is located between the two floating bridges on the left and right.
[0010] Furthermore, the connecting block body is a cylinder.
[0011] Furthermore, the limiting plate is a steel plate encased in rubber.
[0012] Furthermore, the connecting cable has an outer rubber layer.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: This invention utilizes rubber cylinders placed between floating bridges to absorb the energy generated by wave impact through the elastic deformation of the rubber, effectively reducing collisions and compression between floating bridges, lowering the risk of damage to concrete structures, and significantly improving the stability and safety of floating bridges in harsh sea conditions.
[0014] This invention features upper and lower limiting steel plates at the connection points of the floating bridge. When the floating bridge sways laterally, the steel plates and rubber cylinders work together to effectively prevent direct contact and collision with the concrete structure of the floating bridge, protecting the concrete from damage and extending the service life of the floating bridge.
[0015] The connection structure of this utility model is simple in design, mainly composed of a rubber cylinder and a steel plate. It has few parts, low manufacturing cost, and is easy to install and maintain, making it easy to promote and apply in offshore floating bridge projects.
[0016] This invention features bolt rods and connecting holes at the connection points. By engaging the bolt rods with the pre-drilled bolt holes on the pontoon bridge, rapid installation and fixation are achieved without the need for complex construction processes and equipment, greatly improving construction efficiency and shortening the pontoon bridge construction cycle. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of 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 based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the connection between the present invention and the connecting cable.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the present invention.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Connecting block body; 2. Connecting cable; 3. Limiting plate; 4. Floating bridge or floating breakwater. Detailed Implementation
[0023] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0024] 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, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this utility model or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0025] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0026] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.
[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a connecting block for a floating bridge or floating breakwater, which is disposed between two floating bridges or floating breakwaters 4 on the left and right sides, and includes: a connecting block body 1; the connecting block body 1 is a cylinder.
[0029] In the longitudinal direction, a limiting plate 3 is connected to the upper and lower ends of the connecting block body 1 respectively; the limiting plate 3 is a steel plate wrapped in rubber.
[0030] In the left-right direction, the connecting cable 2 passes through the connecting block body 1 and protrudes from the left and right sides of the connecting block body 1. The connecting cable 2 is fixed to the interior of the connecting block body 1. The left and right ends of the connecting cable 2 are respectively connected to a floating bridge or floating breakwater. The connecting block body 1 is made of rubber. The floating bridge or floating breakwater has a recessed connecting hole on its side, and a connecting bolt rod is installed in the connecting hole. After the connecting cable 2 is inserted into the connecting hole, it is connected to the connecting bolt rod. The connecting cable 2 has a rubber layer on its exterior.
[0031] The installation process of this utility model is as follows: First, recessed connecting holes are set on the sides of the left and right floating bridges or floating breakwaters, and connecting bolts are installed in the connecting holes. The two ends of the connecting cable 2 are connected to the connecting bolts in the connecting holes on the sides of the left and right floating bridges or floating breakwaters, respectively. Then, the connecting block body 1, made of rubber, is placed at a suitable position between the left and right floating bridges or floating breakwaters, so that the limiting plate 3 is located on the upper and lower sides of the connecting block body 1. At this time, the connecting cable 2 passes through the connecting block body 1 and protrudes from its left and right sides. The connecting cable 2 is fixed to the inside of the connecting block body 1 by a special process to ensure the firmness of the connection.
[0032] When a floating bridge or breakwater is impacted by waves traveling along its length, it will experience swaying and rolling. Since the two ends of the connecting cable 2 are connected to the left and right floating bridges or breakwaters respectively, the connecting cable 2 will experience displacement and tension changes as the floating bridge or breakwater moves. The rubber connecting block body 1 has good elasticity. When the floating bridge or breakwater rolls, it will be squeezed by the floating bridge or breakwater on both sides. At this time, the connecting block body 1 can undergo elastic deformation, absorbing some of the impact energy, acting as a buffer, reducing the collision force between the floating bridges or breakwaters, and preventing damage to the concrete structure of the floating bridge or breakwater due to direct collision. Simultaneously, the steel plate limiting plates 3 at the upper and lower ends also play a certain limiting role for the connecting block body 1. When the rubber block rotates, the limiting plates 3 rotate accordingly and then contact the floating bridge or breakwater, limiting the rubber block and preventing excessive displacement of the connecting block body 1 in the longitudinal direction, ensuring the stability of the connection. The rubber layer on the outside of the connecting cable 2 provides an extra layer of protection and cushioning between the connecting cable 2 and the connection point of the floating bridge or floating breakwater, preventing damage to the connecting cable 2 due to friction and seawater erosion during use, and extending the service life of the connecting cable 2. Under different sea conditions, this offshore floating bridge or floating breakwater connecting block can adapt to various movement states of the floating bridge or floating breakwater, always performing its connection and shock absorption functions, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the offshore floating bridge or floating breakwater.
[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A connecting block for a floating bridge or floating breakwater, characterized in that, include: Connecting block body (1); In the longitudinal direction, a limiting plate (3) is connected to the upper end and the lower end of the connecting block body (1). In the left-right direction, the connecting cable (2) passes through the connecting block body (1) and protrudes from the left and right sides of the connecting block body (1). The connecting cable (2) is fixed to the inside of the connecting block body (1). The left and right ends of the connecting cable (2) are respectively connected to a floating bridge or floating breakwater (4). The material of the connecting block body (1) is rubber.
2. A maritime pontoon or breakwater connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that The floating bridge has a recessed connecting hole on its side, and a connecting bolt rod is installed in the connecting hole. The connecting cable (2) is inserted into the connecting hole and connected to the connecting bolt rod.
3. A maritime pontoon or breakwater connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting block of the floating bridge or floating breakwater is set between the two floating bridges or floating breakwaters (4) on the left and right.
4. A maritime pontoon or breakwater connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting block body (1) is a cylinder.
5. A maritime pontoon or breakwater connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that The limiting plate (3) is a steel plate wrapped in rubber.
6. A maritime pontoon or breakwater connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting cable (2) has a rubber layer on the outside.