Electrically driven bulk carrier light weight composite hatch cover
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522121354.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-07
AI Technical Summary
本实用新型通过使用高强度、轻质的复合材料,显著减轻了舱口盖的重量,提高了船舶的载货能力和燃油效率,通过设置加固件、抗压肋条和弧形条,显著增强了通孔周围区域的结构强度和抗压性能,防止在高压载荷下发生变形或损坏;
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric bulk carrier technology, specifically a lightweight composite material hatch cover for electric bulk carriers. Background Technology
[0002] To improve range and reduce energy consumption, electric bulk carriers face higher demands for lightweight hull design. Hatch covers, as crucial structural components, directly impact a vessel's cargo capacity and overall performance. Therefore, developing a lightweight yet sufficiently strong hatch cover is of great significance. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a lightweight composite material hatch cover for electric bulk carriers, which solves the problem that existing hatch covers are too heavy and not lightweight enough.
[0004] The present invention relates to a lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier, comprising a hatch cover for closing and an outer edge adapted to the hatch cover. The hatch includes a cover body disposed on the top of the flange and sealed to the outer edge; A lifting ring is provided at the top center of the cover for lifting the cover; The cover includes a body, and the top of the body is provided with pressure-resistant ribs arranged in a ring at uniform intervals. The main body has a through hole in the middle for people to pass through.
[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, a reinforcing member is provided at the top of the body at the through hole, and an arc-shaped strip is provided on the outer side of the reinforcing member in a ring-shaped manner, the arc-shaped strip being embedded between the two anti-compression ribs.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, a set of two symmetrically arranged lever arms are provided on the outer side of the cover, and a transmission rod is provided at the end of the two lever arms away from the lever arms for connecting the lever arms.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the top of the cover is provided with an observation window at a preset angle, and the observation window is arranged parallel to the pull ring.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the outer edge includes an arc-shaped surface with a diameter larger than that of the cover, the arc-shaped surface is arranged in a surrounding manner, and the top is arranged through.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, a raised ring is provided on the top of the arc-shaped surface, and the inner side of the raised ring is sealed to the outer side of the cover.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, an inner ring is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped surface, the inner ring is adapted to the hull, and the diameter of the inner ring is adapted to the diameter of the through hole.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, one or more portholes are arranged in a ring shape on the outer side of the arc-shaped surface, and the outer side of the portholes is covered with a transparent layer.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This invention significantly reduces the weight of the hatch cover by using high-strength, lightweight composite materials, thereby improving the ship's cargo carrying capacity and fuel efficiency. By setting reinforcements, pressure-resistant ribs, and arc-shaped strips, it significantly enhances the structural strength and pressure resistance of the area around the through hole, preventing deformation or damage under high pressure loads. The design of the raised ring and high-performance sealing strip ensures the watertightness and airtightness between the hatch cover and the outer edge, preventing moisture and air from entering the hatch and ensuring cargo safety.
[0013] Meanwhile, the design of the lever arm and transmission rod makes the opening and closing of the hatch cover more convenient and quick, reducing the workload of the operators. The observation window allows the operators to clearly see the situation inside the hatch when lifting the cover, improving the safety and convenience of the operation. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the outer edge and hatch assembly of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the combination of the outer edge and the hatch of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the combined outer edge and hatch structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the combined outer edge and hatch structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the combination of the cover and the pressure-resistant ribs of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of the anti-compression rib structure of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a bottom view of the compressive rib structure of this utility model; Figure 8 This utility model Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA.
[0015] In the image: 1. Outer edge; 2. Hatch cover; 11. Curved surface; 12. Porthole; 13. Raised ring; 14. Inner ring; 21. Observation window; 22. Lifting ring; 23. Lever arm; 24. Transmission rod; 25. Cover; 251. Body; 252. Compression rib; 253. Through hole; 254. Reinforcing part; 255. Curved strip. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The following illustrations will reveal several embodiments of the present invention. For clarity, many physical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these physical details should not be used to limit the present invention. That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, these physical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the illustrations.
[0017] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0018] Please see Figure 1-8 To improve range and reduce energy consumption, electric bulk carriers face higher demands for lightweight hull design. Hatch covers, as crucial structural components, directly impact a vessel's cargo capacity and overall performance. Therefore, developing a lightweight yet sufficiently strong hatch cover is of great significance. Based on this, this application provides a lightweight composite material hatch cover for electric bulk carriers, comprising a hatch cover 2 for closure and an outer edge 1 adapted to the hatch cover 2. The hatch cover 2 includes a cover body 25, which is disposed on the top of the flange and is sealed to the outer edge 1; A lifting ring 22 is provided at the top center of the cover 25 for lifting the cover 25; The cover 25 includes a body 251, and the top of the body 251 has uniformly spaced, annular anti-compression ribs 252. The body 251 has a through hole 253 in the middle for personnel to pass through.
[0019] The body 251 is made of multi-layer composite materials and manufactured through a vacuum infusion process to ensure uniform material distribution and structural stability, such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) or glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), to ensure the hatch cover is lightweight and highly rigid.
[0020] Annular, evenly spaced pressure-resistant ribs 252 are provided on the top of the main body 251 to enhance the pressure resistance of the cover 25 and prevent deformation caused by the pressure of the goods on the cover 25.
[0021] A through hole 253 is provided in the middle of the main body 251 to facilitate personnel getting on and off the ship. At the same time, the structure around the through hole 253 is reinforced to ensure safety.
[0022] A high-performance sealing strip, such as ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, is installed between the cover 25 and the outer edge 1 to ensure the watertightness and airtightness of the hatch.
[0023] A lifting ring 22 is provided at the top center of the cover 25 to facilitate the operator in lifting the cover 25. The lifting ring 22 should be designed to be made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal and should be securely connected to the cover 25.
[0024] The hatch cover is aligned with the outer edge 1 of the hull hatch via its outer edge 1 and is secured by bolts or other fastening devices.
[0025] The use of composite materials significantly reduces the weight of hatch covers, improves the ship's cargo capacity and fuel efficiency, and has excellent strength and corrosion resistance, extending the service life of hatch covers.
[0026] By setting up pressure-resistant ribs 252, the load-bearing capacity of the cover 25 is improved, ensuring safety under cargo pressure. The design of the lifting ring 22 makes it easy for operators to lift the cover 25, improving work efficiency. The high-performance sealing strip ensures the water tightness and air tightness of the hatch, preventing moisture intrusion and cargo loss.
[0027] A reinforcing member 254 is provided at the top of the main body 251 at the through hole 253. An arc-shaped strip 255 is provided on the outer side of the reinforcing member 254 in a ring and evenly spaced manner. The arc-shaped strip 255 is embedded between two anti-compression ribs 252.
[0028] The outer side of the cover 25 is provided with a set of two symmetrically arranged lever arms 23. A transmission rod 24 is provided at the end of the two lever arms 23 away from the lever arms 23 for connecting the lever arms 23.
[0029] The top of the cover 25 is provided with an observation window 21 at a preset angle, and the observation window 21 is parallel to the pull ring.
[0030] A reinforcement 254 is provided at the through hole 253 at the top of the body 251. The reinforcement 254 can be made of high-strength metal material (such as aluminum alloy) or high-performance composite material to increase the strength of the area around the through hole 253.
[0031] Arc-shaped strips 255: Arc-shaped strips 255 are arranged in a ring at uniform intervals on the outer side of the reinforcement 254. These arc-shaped strips 255 are embedded between two pressure-resistant ribs 252 to further enhance the structural strength and pressure resistance of the cover 25.
[0032] A set of two symmetrically arranged lever arms 23 are provided on the outer side of the cover 25. The material of the lever arms 23 should be a high-strength, lightweight alloy or composite material to ensure structural stability and ease of operation.
[0033] A transmission rod 24 is provided at the end of each lever arm 23 away from the cover 25 to connect the lever arms 23. The design of the transmission rod 24 should ensure uniform force transmission and facilitate the operator to open and close the hatch cover through the lever arms 23 and the transmission rod 24.
[0034] An observation window 21 at a preset angle is provided on the top of the cover 25, and the observation window 21 is parallel to the pull ring. The material of the observation window 21 should be a transparent, high-strength material (such as polycarbonate) to ensure transparency and impact resistance.
[0035] The preset angle design of the observation window 21 allows the operator to clearly see the situation inside the hatch when lifting the cover 25, improving the safety and convenience of operation.
[0036] The hatch cover is aligned with the outer edge 1 of the hull hatch via its outer edge 1 and is secured by bolts or other fastening devices.
[0037] The reinforcement 254 and arc-shaped strip 255 at the through hole 253 greatly enhance the structural strength of the area around the through hole 253, preventing deformation or damage under high pressure loads.
[0038] The design of lever arm 23 and transmission rod 24 makes the opening and closing of the hatch cover more convenient and quick, reducing the workload of operators.
[0039] The observation window 21 allows the operator to clearly see the situation inside the hatch when lifting the cover 25, improving the safety and convenience of operation.
[0040] By incorporating the pressure-resistant ribs 252 and the arc-shaped strips 255, the pressure resistance of the cover 25 is significantly improved, ensuring safety under cargo pressure.
[0041] The outer edge 1 includes an arcuate surface 11 with a diameter greater than that of the cover 25. The arcuate surface 11 is arranged to surround the cover and has a through-hole top.
[0042] A raised ring 13 is provided on the top of the arc-shaped surface 11, and the inner side of the raised ring 13 is sealed to the outer side of the cover 25.
[0043] The bottom of the arc-shaped surface 11 is provided with an inner ring 14, which is adapted to the hull, and the diameter of the inner ring 14 is adapted to the diameter of the through hole 253.
[0044] One or more portholes 12 are arranged in a ring on the outer side of the arc-shaped surface 11, and the outer side of the portholes 12 is covered with a transparent layer.
[0045] The diameter of the arc-shaped surface 11 is larger than that of the cover 25, forming an enclosing arrangement and enhancing the structural stability of the outer edge 1.
[0046] Top through-hole design: The top of the arc-shaped surface 11 is designed to be through-hole, which facilitates installation and fixation.
[0047] A raised ring 13 is positioned at the top of the arcuate surface 11, and its inner side seals against the outer side of the cover 25. The raised ring 13 can be made of an elastic material (such as rubber) or metal to ensure sealing performance.
[0048] A high-performance sealing strip is provided between the convex ring 13 and the outer side of the cover 25 to ensure the water tightness and air tightness between the hatch cover and the outer edge 1.
[0049] The inner ring 14 is located at the bottom of the arc-shaped surface 11 and is adapted to the hull. The diameter of the inner ring 14 is adapted to the diameter of the through hole 253 to ensure accurate positioning during installation.
[0050] The design of the inner ring 14 should precisely match the shape and size of the hull hatch to ensure a tight fit during installation.
[0051] One or more portholes 12 are arranged in a ring on the outer side of the curved surface 11 to facilitate observation of the interior of the hatch.
[0052] The outer side of the porthole 12 is covered with a transparent layer. The material should be high-strength, highly transparent polycarbonate or similar material to ensure the impact resistance and light transmittance of the observation window 21.
[0053] The hatch cover is aligned with the outer edge 1 of the hull hatch via the arcuate surface 11 of the outer edge 1, and is fastened by bolts or other fixing devices.
[0054] The surrounding design of the arc-shaped surface 11 and the top through-hole setting enhance the structural stability of the outer edge 1, ensuring safety under various navigation conditions.
[0055] The design of the raised ring 13 and the sealing strip significantly improves the sealing performance between the hatch cover and the outer edge 1, preventing moisture and air from entering the hatch and ensuring cargo safety.
[0056] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier, comprising a hatch cover (2) for closing and an outer edge (1) adapted to the hatch cover (2); Its features are: The hatch (2) includes a cover (25) disposed on the top of the flange and sealed to the outer edge (1); A lifting ring (22) is provided at the top center of the cover (25) for lifting the cover (25). The cover (25) includes a body (251), and the top of the body (251) has uniformly spaced annular anti-compression ribs (252). The body (251) has a through hole (253) in the middle for personnel to pass through.
2. The lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the body (251) is provided with a reinforcing member (254) at the through hole (253). The outer side of the reinforcing member (254) is provided with an arc-shaped strip (255) arranged in a ring with uniform intervals. The arc-shaped strip (255) is embedded between the two anti-compression ribs (252).
3. The lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the cover (25) is provided with a set of two symmetrically arranged lever arms (23), and a transmission rod (24) is provided at the end of the two lever arms (23) away from the lever arm (23) for connecting the lever arm (23).
4. The lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cover (25) is provided with an observation window (21) at a preset angle, and the observation window (21) is arranged parallel to the pull ring.
5. A lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge (1) includes an arcuate surface (11) with a diameter greater than that of the cover (25), the arcuate surface (11) being arranged in an enclosing manner and having a through-hole arrangement at the top.
6. A lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that: A raised ring (13) is provided on the top of the arc-shaped surface (11), and the inner side of the raised ring (13) is sealed to the outer side of the cover (25).
7. A lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the arc-shaped surface (11) is provided with an inner ring (14), which is adapted to the hull, and the diameter of the inner ring (14) is adapted to the diameter of the through hole (253).
8. A lightweight composite material hatch cover for an electric bulk carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that: One or more portholes (12) are arranged in a ring on the outer side of the arc-shaped surface (11), and the outer side of the portholes (12) is covered with a transparent layer.