A bamboo raft connection structure and a simulated bamboo raft

Abstract

This utility model discloses a bamboo raft connection structure and a simulated bamboo raft. The bamboo raft connection structure includes a fixing plate and a connector. The fixing plate has an inner side that connects to the bamboo pole and an outer side opposite to the inner side. Multiple parallel grooves are formed on the inner side for engaging with the bamboo pole. Matching first and second connecting parts are formed at both ends of the fixing plate. The connector is detachably connected to the first and second connecting parts, allowing the two fixing plates to clamp the bamboo pole and to connect multiple fixing plates end-to-end in series. The simulated bamboo raft includes multiple simulated bamboo poles and the bamboo raft connection structure. Compared with the prior art, the fixing plate of the bamboo raft connection structure provided by this utility model has matching first and second connecting parts at both ends. Multiple fixing plates can be connected end-to-end via the connector to achieve the desired fixation for bamboo rafts of different widths.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of simulated bamboo raft technology, specifically to a bamboo raft connection structure and a simulated bamboo raft. Background Technology

[0002] Bamboo rafts, also known as bamboo floats or fishing boats, are watercraft made of bundled bamboo and are popular in the waters south of the Yangtze River in China. Their construction uses a mixture of real bamboo and thorny bamboo. Small rafts use 5-8 bamboo poles, while large rafts require 11-16. The bow of the raft is raised and the stern is laid flat, giving it the characteristics of strong stability and high buoyancy.

[0003] Fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) simulated bamboo rafts are now widely used in the tourism industry. Traditionally, each bamboo pole was connected with ropes. However, the FRP simulated bamboo poles ensure consistency, allowing for the use of matching connection and fixing structures. While different raft models vary in size and length, differences in width require additional connection and fixing structures due to the limited versatility of existing structures. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and propose a bamboo raft connection structure and a simulated bamboo raft, thereby solving the technical problem of poor versatility of existing bamboo raft connection structures.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: Firstly, this utility model provides a bamboo raft connection structure, including: a fixing plate and connecting parts. The fixing plate has an inner side that connects to the bamboo pole and an outer side that is opposite to the inner side. Multiple parallel grooves are formed on the inner side, which are used to engage with the bamboo pole. The fixing plate also has a matching first connecting part and a second connecting part formed at both ends. The connector can be detachably connected to the first and second connecting parts so that the two fixing plates can clamp the bamboo pole together and the multiple fixing plates can be connected in series end to end.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are arranged alternately and each has a corresponding through hole. When multiple fixing plates are connected in series end to end, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of two adjacent fixing plates can overlap in the axial direction of the through hole and make the through holes on the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion connected.

[0007] In some embodiments, the connector includes a bolt and a nut. The bolt passes through a through hole in the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the fixing plate located on the upper and lower sides of the bamboo pole. The nut and the bolt are detachably connected so that the two fixing plates cooperate to clamp the bamboo pole.

[0008] In some embodiments, both the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are recessed relative to the outer surface to form a recessed space for accommodating the head of the bolt or the nut.

[0009] In some embodiments, a protective sleeve is also included, which is fitted onto the head of the bolt or the nut to fill the gap in the sunken space.

[0010] In some embodiments, a shock-absorbing pad is fixedly disposed within the groove, and the shock-absorbing pad is elastic.

[0011] In some embodiments, a plurality of connecting holes are formed on the outer side of the fixing plate, and the connecting holes are threaded holes.

[0012] Secondly, this utility model also provides a simulated bamboo raft, including multiple simulated bamboo poles and the raft connection structure. The multiple simulated bamboo poles are arranged side by side and set in the groove of the fixing plate. The multiple fixing plates are connected in series end to end and arranged along the width direction of the simulated bamboo poles. The connector connects the fixing plates located above and below the simulated bamboo raft to clamp the simulated bamboo poles.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connector and the fixing plate are further fixedly connected by potting adhesive.

[0014] In some embodiments, the simulated bamboo pole is made of fiberglass, and one end is bent to form an upwardly curved bow of the simulated bamboo raft.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the fixed plate of the bamboo raft connection structure provided by this utility model has a matching first connecting part and second connecting part at both ends. Multiple fixed plates can be connected end to end by connecting the first connecting part and the second connecting part to meet the fixing requirements of bamboo rafts of different widths. With the good versatility of this bamboo raft connection structure, various simulated bamboo rafts of different sizes can be assembled, reducing production costs and inventory management burden. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a top view of the simulated bamboo raft provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view of section AA; Figure 3 yes Figure 2A cross-sectional view of the connection structure of a single bamboo raft. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0018] To address the technical problem of the limited versatility of existing bamboo raft connection structures, this invention provides a bamboo raft connection structure and a simulated bamboo raft that can meet the connection and assembly requirements of different simulated bamboo rafts.

[0019] It should be noted that the bamboo raft connection structure described in this utility model is used for, but not limited to, simulated bamboo rafts. For ease of explanation, this utility model only uses the application of the bamboo raft connection structure to simulated bamboo rafts as an example. The principle of the bamboo raft connection structure applied to real bamboo rafts is essentially the same as that applied to simulated bamboo rafts, as long as the size of the bamboo poles used is similar.

[0020] Please see Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a top view of the simulated bamboo raft provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view of section AA; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a single bamboo raft connection structure. The bamboo raft connection structure includes a fixing plate 1 and a connector 2.

[0021] The fixing plate 1 has an inner side that connects to the bamboo pole and an outer side opposite to the inner side. Multiple parallel grooves are formed on the inner side for engaging with the bamboo pole. The fixing plate 1 also has a matching first connecting part 11 and a second connecting part 12 at each end.

[0022] The connector 2 can be detachably connected to the first connector 11 and the second connector 12 so that the two fixing plates 1 can clamp the bamboo pole together, or multiple fixing plates 1 can be connected end to end to form different lengths to meet the assembly requirements of bamboo rafts of different widths.

[0023] The number of grooves on a single fixing plate 1 can be determined based on the width of commonly used bamboo rafts, by selecting their common divisor. For example, in this application, a single fixing plate 1 has four grooves, which can be used with 4, 8, 12, etc. bamboo poles to form a bamboo raft.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 12 are arranged alternately and each has a corresponding through hole. When multiple fixing plates 1 are connected in series end to end, the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 12 of two adjacent fixing plates 1 can be arranged overlapping in the axial direction of the through hole and the through holes on the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 12 can be connected. The connector 2 connects each fixing plate 1 through the through hole.

[0025] Based on the above embodiments, the connector 2 includes a bolt 21 and a nut 22. The bolt 21 can pass through the through holes of the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 of the fixing plate 1 located on the upper and lower sides of the bamboo pole. The nut 22 is detachably connected to the bolt 21 so that the two fixing plates 1 cooperate to clamp the bamboo pole.

[0026] Based on the above embodiment, both the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 12 are recessed relative to the outer side to form a recessed space for accommodating the head of the bolt 21 or the nut 22. This prevents them from protruding above the bamboo raft and tripping the user, thus avoiding any danger.

[0027] In some embodiments, the raft connection structure further includes a protective sleeve 3, which is fitted onto the head of the bolt 21 or the nut 22 to fill the gap in the sinking space and prevent the user from slipping or twisting their ankle. The protective sleeve 3 can be made of elastic rubber.

[0028] Furthermore, it's easy to understand that protective sleeves 3 are usually only installed on the upper surface of the bamboo raft. Since the lower surface of the bamboo raft will frequently come into contact with the ground or riverbed, the protective sleeves 3 will wear out quickly, making the purpose of installing protective sleeves 3 on the lower surface less meaningful.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, a snap-fit ​​groove is formed on the fixing plate 1 to connect the recessed space, and the protective sleeve 3 has a snap-fit ​​part corresponding to the snap-fit ​​groove. A more secure connection is formed by embedding the snap-fit ​​part into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0030] In some embodiments, a shock-absorbing pad 4 is fixedly disposed in the groove. The shock-absorbing pad 4 is elastic and can better fit the bamboo pole.

[0031] In some embodiments, a plurality of connecting holes 13 are formed on the outer side of the fixing plate 1. The connecting holes 13 are threaded holes and are used to install structures such as stools and sheds on the bamboo raft.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model also provides a simulated bamboo raft, including multiple simulated bamboo poles 5 and the above-mentioned bamboo raft connection structure.

[0033] The simulated bamboo pole 5 has a structure similar to a real bamboo pole, being rod-shaped with a typically circular cross-section that matches the groove in the fixing plate 1. Multiple simulated bamboo poles 5 are arranged side-by-side within the groove of the fixing plate 1. Depending on the number of simulated bamboo poles 5, multiple fixing plates 1 are connected end-to-end and arranged along the width of the simulated bamboo poles 5. Connectors 2 connect the fixing plates 1 located above and below the simulated bamboo poles 5 to clamp them. Furthermore, multiple bamboo raft connection structures are arranged along the length of the simulated bamboo poles 5.

[0034] The connectors 2 on both sides connect the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 of the fixing plate 1 above and below the simulated bamboo pole 5, while the connector 2 in the middle connects the two fixing plates 1 above and below the simulated bamboo pole 5. The first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 of the two fixing plates 1 above or below overlap. The connector 2 connects the two adjacent fixing plates 1 together, and also connects the fixing plates 1 above and below the simulated bamboo pole 5 together, thus clamping and fixing the simulated bamboo pole 5.

[0035] In some embodiments, the connector 2 and the fixing plate 1 are also fixedly connected by potting glue, that is, after installation, glue is injected into the through holes of the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 to improve the firmness of the connection and improve safety.

[0036] In some embodiments, the simulated bamboo pole 5 is made of fiberglass, and one end is bent to form an upwardly curved bow of the simulated bamboo raft.

[0037] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A structure for connecting rafts, characterized by include: A fixing plate has an inner side that connects to a bamboo pole and an outer side that is opposite to the inner side. A plurality of parallel grooves are formed on the inner side for engaging with the bamboo pole. The fixing plate also has a matching first connecting part and a second connecting part formed at both ends. The connector is detachably connected to the first connecting part and the second connecting part so that the two fixing plates can clamp the bamboo pole together and so that multiple fixing plates can be connected in series end to end.

2. The raft connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein The first connecting part and the second connecting part are arranged alternately and each has a corresponding through hole. When multiple fixing plates are connected in series end to end, the first connecting part and the second connecting part of two adjacent fixing plates can overlap in the axial direction of the through hole and make the through holes on the first connecting part and the second connecting part connected.

3. The raft connecting structure according to claim 2, wherein The connector includes a bolt and a nut. The bolt can pass through the through holes of the first and second connecting parts of the fixing plates located on the upper and lower sides of the bamboo pole. The nut and the bolt are detachably connected so that the two fixing plates cooperate to clamp the bamboo pole.

4. The raft connecting structure according to claim 3, wherein The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are both recessed relative to the outer side surface to form a recessed space for accommodating the head of the bolt or the nut.

5. The raft connecting structure according to claim 4, wherein It also includes a protective sleeve, which is fitted onto the head of the bolt or the nut to fill the gap in the sunken space.

6. The raft connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein A shock-absorbing pad is fixedly installed inside the groove, and the shock-absorbing pad is elastic.

7. The raft connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein Multiple connection holes are formed on the outer surface of the fixing plate, and the connection holes are threaded holes.

8. A simulated bamboo raft, characterized by, The device includes multiple simulated bamboo poles and a bamboo raft connection structure as described in any one of claims 1-7. The multiple simulated bamboo poles are arranged side by side and disposed in the groove of the fixing plate. The multiple fixing plates are connected in series end to end and arranged along the width direction of the simulated bamboo poles. The connector connects the fixing plates located above and below the simulated bamboo raft to clamp the simulated bamboo poles.

9. The simulated bamboo raft of claim 8, wherein, The connector and the fixing plate are also fixedly connected by glue injection.

10. The simulated bamboo raft of claim 8, wherein, The simulated bamboo pole is made of fiberglass, and one end is bent to form an upward-curving bow of the simulated bamboo raft.

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