Rubber fender with protection function
By combining the locking mechanism with the longitudinal and transverse plug-in rods, the problem of cumbersome disassembly of traditional rubber fenders is solved, achieving convenient maintenance and high-efficiency impact resistance, and extending service life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522492245.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-25
AI Technical Summary
Traditional rubber fender installation relies on multiple sets of bolts, making disassembly and reinstallation cumbersome and affecting maintenance efficiency.
The design employs a snap-fit mechanism and mounting plate, which connects to the mounting wall through four sets of snap-fit mechanisms. Combined with the connection of vertical or horizontal connecting rods to the fixing plate, it replaces the traditional bolt installation, ensuring the stability of the mounting plate and fixing plate and convenient disassembly.
It significantly shortens maintenance time, improves maintenance convenience, enhances impact resistance, prevents loose connections and misalignment, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rubber fenders, specifically a rubber fender with protective function. Background Technology
[0002] Rubber fenders are key protective devices installed on docks or ships. Their core function is to absorb the collision energy when ships dock or moor, protecting ships and docks from damage. Their performance depends on rubber materials with moderate elastic modulus, wear resistance, aging resistance, and high tear strength to ensure impact resistance and durability. Common types include cylindrical types with simple structure, suitable for small and medium-sized ships and docks; D-type with high strength, suitable for medium-sized ships and tidal ports; and V-type with strong cushioning, used for large ships and harsh environments.
[0003] Currently, rubber fenders require periodic inspection and maintenance based on the frequency of ship berthing. If cracks or rubber detachment occur, timely replacement is necessary. However, there is a problem: traditional fenders are installed using several bolts, which makes disassembly and installation inconvenient. Therefore, the inventor urgently needs to design a fender assembly that is easy to disassemble and install, thereby improving the ease of maintenance. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a rubber fender with protective function to solve the technical problem that traditional rubber fenders are generally fixed by multiple sets of bolts, which makes the disassembly and reinstallation process cumbersome, the operation inconvenient, and affects the efficiency of fender maintenance.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rubber fender with protective function, comprising a fender body, wherein an mounting plate is fixedly installed on the side of the fender body near the mounting wall, and the outer side of the mounting plate is engaged with the mounting wall through four sets of engaging mechanisms; The locking mechanism includes a fixing plate, which is assembled and connected to the mounting wall by fixing bolts, anchors, and nuts. The fixing plate has a through hole, and several sets of longitudinal or transverse connecting rods are movably inserted through the inner side of the through hole.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the traditional fender installation method, which relies solely on multiple sets of bolts, has been changed. This effectively solves the problems of cumbersome disassembly and low maintenance efficiency in the traditional installation method. When problems such as cracking or rubber detachment occur on the fender, it is not necessary to disassemble each bolt one by one, which greatly shortens the maintenance time.
[0007] Furthermore, several of the longitudinal or transverse connecting rods are arranged at uniform intervals, and the longitudinal and transverse connecting rods pass through the mounting plate to fix the mounting plate and the fixing plate.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the force between the mounting plate and the fixing plate can be more balanced, avoiding loosening of the connection or structural damage caused by local force concentration. Especially when ships frequently collide with the fender, it can effectively disperse the impact force on the connection parts and enhance the impact resistance of the fender assembly.
[0009] Furthermore, the inner side of the four sets of fixing plates is formed with a rectangular groove that adapts to the mounting plate, so that the mounting plate is embedded in the plate.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting plate is installed in an embedded state, which greatly improves the positioning accuracy during fender assembly, avoids the problem of offset or misalignment during installation, and ensures that the main body of the fender can accurately correspond to the collision area where the ship is docked, so as to give full play to the protective function.
[0011] Furthermore, the fixing plate has an "L" shaped structure, and several supporting inclined plates are fixedly installed on the inner side of the fixing plate. The fixing plate is a rigid metal plate.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, it is possible to adapt to the corners of the mounting plate, making the fixing plate and the mounting plate fit more tightly. While making full use of the installation space, it enhances the fit between the two and avoids the problem of uneven force caused by the connection gap.
[0013] Furthermore, after the longitudinal and transverse connecting rods are assembled, their positions are fixed at both ends by locating pins.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solutions, it is possible to effectively prevent the plug rod from loosening or falling off due to vibration, impact and other factors during frequent collisions with the fender, ensuring the long-term stability of the connection between the mounting plate and the fixing plate, avoiding displacement or detachment of the fender body during use, and ensuring the reliable performance of the protective function.
[0015] Furthermore, the fender body includes a pressure-bearing surface and two sets of energy-absorbing surfaces arranged in a mirror image. The cross-sections of the pressure-bearing surface and the energy-absorbing surface are arched. The energy-absorbing surface is fixedly connected to the mounting plate through a mounting surface, and the mounting plate is a rigid metal plate.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the mechanical properties of the arched structure can be used to efficiently absorb and disperse collision energy during a ship collision. Compared with the traditional planar structure fender, the energy absorption efficiency is higher, which can effectively reduce the impact force between the ship and the dock and avoid damage to both due to the collision.
[0017] Furthermore, a protective plate is detachably attached to the surface of the pressure-bearing surface, and the protective plate is a PE-coated panel.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solutions, PE materials have excellent wear resistance, impact resistance and corrosion resistance, which can directly resist the friction and collision between the ship and the pressure surface when berthing, effectively protect the rubber material of the fender body from scratches, wear or accelerated aging, and significantly extend the service life of the fender body.
[0019] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages: This utility model replaces the traditional multi-bolt installation method by connecting the mounting plate of the fender body with four sets of locking mechanisms. This solves the problems of cumbersome disassembly and assembly and low maintenance efficiency of traditional fenders. When the fender cracks or the rubber falls off, there is no need to disassemble the bolts one by one. The mounting plate and the fixing plate can be quickly separated, which greatly improves the convenience of maintenance. At the same time, the fixing plate is securely assembled to the mounting wall by fixing bolts. The longitudinal or transverse connecting rod passes through the mounting plate and the fixing plate and is fixed with the positioning pin to ensure the connection is stable and avoid displacement during use. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the main body of the fender of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the fender; 101. Pressure-bearing surface; 102. Energy-absorbing surface; 103. Mounting surface; 104. Protective plate; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Mounting wall; 4. Engaging mechanism; 401. Fixing plate; 402. Through hole; 403. Fixing bolt anchor; 501. Longitudinal connecting rod; 502. Transverse connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0023] In this embodiment:
[0024] A type of protective rubber fender, such as Figure 1-4As shown, it includes a fender body 1, and a mounting plate 2 is fixedly installed on the side of the fender body 1 near the mounting wall 3. The outer side of the mounting plate 2 is engaged with the mounting wall 3 through four sets of engaging mechanisms 4. The locking mechanism 4 includes a fixing plate 401, which is assembled and connected to the mounting wall 3 by fixing bolts 403 and nuts. The fixing plate 401 has a through hole 402, and several sets of longitudinal or transverse connecting rods 501 or transverse connecting rods 502 are movably inserted through the inner side of the through hole 402.
[0025] This design changes the traditional fender installation method, which relies solely on multiple sets of bolts. It effectively solves the problems of cumbersome disassembly and low maintenance efficiency associated with traditional installation methods. When problems such as cracking or rubber detachment occur on the fender, it is no longer necessary to disassemble each bolt individually, significantly reducing maintenance time. At the same time, the fixing plate 401 in the locking mechanism 4 is assembled with the nut and mounting wall 3 through the fixing bolt anchor 403. This ensures the stability of the connection between the fixing plate and the wall, while the longitudinal or transverse connecting rod 501 that moves through the through hole 402 enables flexible connection between the mounting plate 2 and the fixing plate. This balances the structural stability after installation with the ease of disassembly and assembly during maintenance, avoiding the problems of stripping and corrosion that are common with traditional bolt installations, which can lead to difficult disassembly. This improves the overall practicality of the fender assembly.
[0026] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 Several longitudinal or transverse connecting rods 501 and 502 are evenly spaced and pass through the mounting plate 2 to fix the mounting plate 2 and the fixing plate 401. This allows for a more balanced force distribution between the mounting plate 2 and the fixing plate 401, avoiding loosening of the connection or structural damage caused by localized force concentration. Especially when ships frequently collide with the fender, it can effectively disperse the impact force on the connection parts and enhance the impact resistance of the fender assembly. At the same time, the fixing method of the longitudinal and transverse connecting rods 501 and 502 directly passing through the mounting plate 2 not only reduces wear on the connection parts, but also simplifies the disassembly and assembly process. During maintenance, there is no need to use complicated tools to tighten the bolts one by one. Fixing or separating can be completed simply by pulling out or inserting the connecting rod.
[0027] See Figure 1 , Figure 2The inner sides of the four sets of fixing plates 401 are formed with rectangular grooves that fit the mounting plate 2, so that the mounting plate 2 is embedded in the wall. This greatly improves the positioning accuracy during fender assembly, avoids offset or misalignment during installation, and ensures that the fender body 1 can accurately correspond to the collision area where the ship is docked, thus fully exerting its protective function. At the same time, the embedded installation structure can effectively limit the displacement of the mounting plate 2 in the horizontal and vertical directions. When the ship collides with the fender body 1, it can reduce the relative shaking between the mounting plate and the fixing plates, thereby reducing the transmission of impact force to the mounting wall 3 and protecting the wall structure from damage.
[0028] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 The fixing plate 401 has an "L" shaped structure. Several supporting inclined plates are fixedly installed on the inner side of the fixing plate 401. The fixing plate 401 is a rigid metal plate that can fit the corners of the mounting plate 2, making the fixing plate and the mounting plate fit more tightly. While making full use of the installation space, it enhances the fit between the two and avoids the problem of uneven force caused by the connection gap. At the same time, the several supporting inclined plates fixedly installed on the inner side of the fixing plate 401 can significantly improve the structural strength and deformation resistance of the fixing plate itself, effectively resist the lateral impact force generated when the ship collides with the fender, and prevent the fixing plate from bending or breaking.
[0029] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 After the longitudinal connecting rod 501 and the transverse connecting rod 502 are assembled, their positions are fixed at both ends by positioning pins. This effectively prevents the connecting rods from loosening or falling off due to vibration, impact, or other factors during frequent collisions with the fender. It ensures the long-term stability of the connection between the mounting plate 2 and the fixed plate 401, preventing displacement or detachment of the fender body 1 during use and ensuring the reliable performance of the protective function. At the same time, the positioning pin fixing method is simple to operate. No complicated tools are required for disassembly and assembly. The connecting rod can be easily pulled out by simply removing the positioning pin, realizing the quick separation of the mounting plate and the fixed plate. Compared with the problems of stripping, corrosion, and difficulty in disassembly that are prone to occur in traditional bolt connections, this method greatly improves the convenience of fender maintenance and replacement, and reduces maintenance difficulty and labor costs.
[0030] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3The fender body 1 includes a pressure-bearing surface 101 and two sets of energy-absorbing surfaces 102 arranged in a mirror image. The cross-sections of the pressure-bearing surface 101 and the energy-absorbing surface 102 are arched. The energy-absorbing surface 102 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 2 through the mounting surface 103. The mounting plate 2 is a rigid metal plate. It can efficiently absorb and disperse collision energy by utilizing the mechanical properties of the arched structure during a ship collision. Compared with the traditional planar structure fender, it has a higher energy absorption efficiency and can effectively reduce the impact force between the ship and the dock, avoiding damage to both due to the collision. At the same time, the energy-absorbing surface 102 is fixedly connected to the rigid metal mounting plate 2 through the mounting surface 103, which not only ensures the firmness of the connection between the fender body and the mounting plate, but also allows the absorbed impact force to be evenly transmitted to the mounting wall 3 through the rigid metal mounting plate, avoiding excessive local stress that could damage the wall.
[0031] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The surface of the pressure-bearing surface 101 is detachably connected to a protective plate 104. The protective plate 104 is a PE-coated panel. PE material has excellent wear resistance, impact resistance and corrosion resistance, which can directly resist the friction and collision between the ship and the pressure-bearing surface when berthing. It effectively protects the rubber material of the fender body from scratches, wear or accelerated aging, and significantly extends the service life of the fender body 1. At the same time, the detachable design of the protective plate 104 means that when the protective plate is damaged, it is not necessary to replace the entire fender body. Only the damaged protective plate needs to be removed and replaced. This not only reduces maintenance costs, but also reduces the workload during maintenance.
[0032] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: First, the mounting surface 103 of the fender body 1 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 2. Then, the protective plate 104 is assembled on the pressure-bearing surface 101 of the fender body 1 to complete the pre-assembly of the fender body 1 and the mounting plate 2. Subsequently, the fixing plate 401 in the locking mechanism 4 is assembled on the mounting wall 3 by fixing bolts 403 and nuts, and the mounting plate 2 is embedded in the rectangular groove formed on the inner side of the fixing plate 401. Then, the longitudinal insertion rod 501 or the transverse insertion rod 502 passes through the through-hole of the fixing plate 401. Hole 402 and mounting plate 2 are fixed at both ends of the plug rod by positioning pins, so as to realize the stable connection between mounting plate 2 and fixed plate 401 and complete the overall assembly. When in use, the pressure surface 101 of the ship collision fender body 1 and the energy absorption surface 102 of the fender body 1 absorb the collision energy through the arch structure, so as to play a protective role. During maintenance, after removing the positioning pin, the longitudinal plug rod 501 or the transverse plug rod 502 can be removed to separate the mounting plate 2 from the fixed plate 401, and then the fender body 1 can be removed for replacement and maintenance, so as to achieve the effect of convenient disassembly and assembly.
[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. A rubber fender with protective function, characterized in that: Includes a fender body (1), on which a mounting plate (2) is fixedly installed on the side of the fender body (1) near the mounting wall (3), and the outer side of the mounting plate (2) is engaged with the mounting wall (3) through four sets of engaging mechanisms (4); The locking mechanism (4) includes a fixing plate (401), which is assembled and connected to the mounting wall (3) by fixing bolts (403) and nuts. The fixing plate (401) has a through hole (402), and several sets of longitudinal insert rods (501) or transverse insert rods (502) are movably inserted through the inner side of the through hole (402).
2. The rubber fender with protective function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal connecting rods (501) or transverse connecting rods (502) are arranged evenly and at equal intervals. The longitudinal connecting rods (501) and transverse connecting rods (502) are inserted on the mounting plate (2) to fix the mounting plate (2) and the fixing plate (401).
3. The rubber fender with protective function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the four sets of fixing plates (401) has a rectangular groove that is adapted to the mounting plate (2), so that the mounting plate (2) is embedded.
4. The rubber fender with protective function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate (401) has an "L" shaped structure. Several supporting inclined plates are fixedly arranged on the inner side of the fixing plate (401). The fixing plate (401) is a rigid metal plate.
5. The rubber fender with protective function according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the longitudinal connector (501) and the transverse connector (502) are assembled, their positions are fixed at both ends by positioning pins.
6. The rubber fender with protective function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fender body (1) includes a pressure-bearing surface (101) and two sets of energy-absorbing surfaces (102) arranged in a mirror image. The cross-sections of the pressure-bearing surface (101) and the energy-absorbing surface (102) are arched. The energy-absorbing surface (102) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (2) through the mounting surface (103). The mounting plate (2) is a rigid metal plate.
7. The rubber fender with protective function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The surface of the pressure-bearing surface (101) is detachably connected to a protective plate (104), which is a PE-coated panel.
