Steering equipment and vessel

Abstract

To provide a maneuvering device and a ship capable of smoothly maneuvering according to the number of people.SOLUTION: A maneuvering device comprises: a steering console capable of changing a traveling direction of a hull; a main engine steering console capable of adjusting a main engine revolution to propel the hull; and a communication console capable of communicating with the outside of the hull. An operation surface of the steering console faces the stern side of the hull. The main engine steering console is arranged on the right side or the left side from the steering console when viewing the operation surface of the steering console from the stern side, and arranged rotatably to the hull by a first rotating mechanism centering a first axis line extending in a vertical direction. The communication console is arranged on the side where the first rotating mechanism is not arranged, among the right side and the left side, and arranged rotatably to the hull by a second rotating mechanism centering a second axis line extending in the vertical direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a ship steering device and a ship. [Background technology]

[0002] In commercial ships, naval vessels, small boats, etc., consoles with steering functions, main engine control functions, communication functions, etc. may be located in different locations within the bridge. In order to safely operate the ship, a crew member must be assigned to each console with each of the above functions. For this reason, for example, when operating a ship with fewer people than the number of consoles, crew members may need to move between consoles, which may reduce safety within the bridge and hinder smooth operation of the ship.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle (automobile) instrument panel structure that allows the positions of the instrument panel, seat, and steering wheel to be moved and adjusted as one of the technologies for improving the safety of drivers inside automobiles. This makes it possible to expand the living space of the driver's seat and the range of adjustable movement, and prevents the limbs of occupants from getting caught when moving in the vehicle width direction. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-106323 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the field of ships, there is a demand for a ship steering device that allows smooth ship steering according to the number of crew members.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a ship steering device and a ship that can smoothly steer the ship depending on the number of personnel. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the steering device of the present disclosure comprises a steering console capable of changing the direction of travel of a hull, a main engine control console capable of adjusting the rotation speed of the main engine that propels the hull, and a communication console capable of communicating with the outside of the hull, wherein the operation surface of the steering console faces the stern side of the hull, the main engine control console is arranged to the right or left of the steering console when the operation surface of the steering console is viewed from the stern side, and is rotatable relative to the hull by a first pivot mechanism centered on a first axis extending in the vertical direction, and the communication console is arranged on the right side or the left side where the first pivot mechanism is not located, and is rotatable relative to the hull by a second pivot mechanism centered on a second axis extending in the vertical direction.

[0008] The steering device according to the present disclosure comprises a steering console capable of changing the direction of travel of the hull, a main engine control console capable of adjusting the rotation speed of the main engine that propels the hull, and a communication console capable of communicating with the outside of the hull, wherein the operation surface of the steering console faces the stern side of the hull, the main engine control console is arranged on the right or left side of the steering console when the operation surface of the steering console is viewed from the stern side, and is rotatable relative to the steering console by a first pivot mechanism centered on a first axis extending in the vertical direction, and the communication console is arranged on the right or left side where the first pivot mechanism is not located, and is rotatable relative to the steering console by a second pivot mechanism centered on a second axis extending in the vertical direction.

[0009] The vessel according to the present disclosure comprises the hull, the above-mentioned steering device, a steering chair arranged on the hull slidably in the direction of travel, a main engine operating ... [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a ship steering device and a ship that can smoothly steer the ship depending on the number of people. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a vessel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the positional relationship of the steering device, the steering chair, the main engine operating chair, and the communication chair when viewed from above inside the bridge in the superstructure of the hull according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 3 is a diagram showing the positional relationship of the ship steering device, the steering chair, the main engine operating chair, and the communication chair when the main engine operating console and the communication console are rotated relative to the steering console from the state shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the positional relationship of the steering device, the steering chair, the main engine operating chair, and the communication chair when viewed from above inside the bridge in the superstructure of a hull according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 5 is a diagram showing the positional relationship of the ship maneuvering device, the steering chair, the main engine operating chair, and the communication chair when the main engine operating console and the communication console are rotated from the state shown in FIG. 4. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of a ship steering device and a ship according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0013] (ship) The ship in this embodiment is a warship whose mission is military or defense. The ship is a patrol vessel that performs defense, security, and rescue operations in territorial waters, coastal areas, inland seas, inland waters, ports, etc. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the ship 100 includes a hull 1, ship equipment 2, a ship steering device 3, a steering chair 3a, a main engine operating chair 4a, and a communication chair 5a.

[0014] (Hull) The hull 1 is shaped like a container that can carry various supplies, weapons, and personnel, and has a shape suitable for sailing on the sea surface. More specifically, the hull 1 has a bow section 11, a midship section 12, and a stern section 13. The bow section 11 has a bow 100a, which is the most forward section of the hull 1. The stern section 13 has a stern 100b, which is the most aft section of the hull 1. Hereinafter, the direction from the stern 100b of the stern section 13 toward the bow 100a of the bow section 11 will be referred to as the "direction of travel D" of the ship 100.

[0015] A bulbous bow 11a protruding like a bulb is provided at the tip of the bow 11 to reduce resistance from seawater encountered during navigation. A screw 13a and a rudder 13b are provided at the stern 13. The screw 13a is driven to rotate by a main engine (not shown) provided inside the hull 1, thereby generating a propulsive force toward the rear in the traveling direction D. The rudder 13b is a plate-shaped member with a rudder surface, and can change the traveling direction D of the ship 100 by changing its attitude (angle).

[0016] The hull center section 12 has a main body section 120 and a superstructure 121. The main body section 120 connects the bow section 11 and the stern section 13 in the traveling direction D. The superstructure 121 extends upward from the main body section 120. The superstructure 121 includes, for example, a bridge 121a (ship's bridge) and various hangars. A wheelhouse is provided inside the bridge 121a. Various equipment and facilities are stored in the hangars.

[0017] The upward-facing surfaces of the bow section 11, the main body section 120 of the central section 12, and the stern section 13 are designated as decks 1a. In this embodiment, the deck 1a is an exposed deck. Ship equipment 2, deck machinery (not shown), etc. are arranged on the deck 1a.

[0018] (ship equipment) The vessel equipment 2 is arranged on the deck 1a of the hull 1. Examples of the vessel equipment 2 include radar, sonar, and a transmitter / receiver for satellite communications. A plurality of vessel equipment 2 is arranged on the deck 1a. In this embodiment, the vessel equipment 2 is arranged on the deck 1a in the center section 12 of the hull and on the deck 1a in the stern section 13.

[0019] (Steering equipment) The ship steering device 3 is a device that controls the operation of the ship 100. The ship steering device 3 is arranged in a wheelhouse in the bridge 121a of the superstructure 121. As shown in Fig. 2, the ship steering device 3 includes a steering console 30, a main engine operating console 40, a communication console 50, a first turning mechanism 60, a second turning mechanism 70, and a cable (not shown).

[0020] (Steering console) The steering console 30 is a control panel that can change the traveling direction D of the hull 1. In this embodiment, the steering console 30 is located at the center in the width direction of the ship within the bridge 121a. The width direction here means the direction in which the deck 1a extends that is perpendicular to the traveling direction D. The steering console 30 has a steering console main body 31, a steering wheel 32, and an operation surface 33.

[0021] The steering console main body 31 is the housing part of the steering console 30. The steering console main body 31 is electrically connected via a cable to a steering device (not shown) for changing the attitude of the rudder 13b arranged inside the hull 1. In this way, the steering console main body 31 controls the rudder angle of the rudder 13b provided at the stern 13.

[0022] The steering wheel 32 is connected to the steering console main body 31. When the steering wheel 32 is rotated, it transmits an electric signal indicating the amount of rotation to the steering console main body 31. The steering console main body 31 transmits the electric signal indicating the amount of rotation received from the steering wheel 32 as a steering angle to the steering device. The steering device changes the attitude of the rudder 13b in accordance with the steering angle received from the steering console main body 31.

[0023] The operation surface 33 is a display arranged on the steering console main body 31. In this embodiment, the operation surface 33 is, for example, a touch panel that displays various data related to the steering of the vessel 100. The operation surface 33 displays, for example, the direction indicated by the traveling direction D of the hull 1 and the rudder angle of the rudder 13b. Of the bow 100a side and the stern 100b side of the hull 1, the operation surface 33 faces the stern 100b side. For ease of explanation, the operation surface 33 arranged on the steering console main body 31 will be referred to as the "first operation surface 33" below.

[0024] (Main engine control console) The main engine operating console 40 is a control panel that can adjust the rotation speed of the main engine that propels the hull 1. In this embodiment, the main engine operating console 40 is arranged alongside the steering console 30 in the ship's width direction. The main engine operating console 40 has a main engine operating console main body 41 and an operation surface 42.

[0025] The main engine operating console body 41 is the housing part of the main engine operating console 40. The main engine operating console body 41 is electrically connected via a cable to a main engine control device and the like (not shown) arranged inside the hull 1. In this way, the main engine operating console body 41 controls the output rotation speed of the main engine.

[0026] In this embodiment, the main engine operating console body 41 is connected from the left side via the first pivot mechanism 60 to the left section 31b of the steering console body 31 when the first operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 is viewed from the stern 100b side. The left section 31b here refers to the part that is located on the left when the steering console body 31 is divided into two equal parts in the width direction of the ship when the first operation surface 33 is viewed from the stern 100b side.

[0027] Here, the first turning mechanism 60 is a columnar member centered on a first axis O1 extending in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the vertical direction means a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the deck 1a extends. The first turning mechanism 60 is disposed on the left part 31b of the steering console main body 31 so as to be rotatable relative to the steering console main body 31. The main engine control console main body 41 is connected to the first turning mechanism 60. Therefore, the main engine control console main body 41 is disposed so as to be rotatable around the first turning mechanism 60 relative to the steering console main body 31.

[0028] The operation surface 42 is a display arranged on the main engine operating console main body 41. In this embodiment, the operation surface 42 is, for example, a touch panel that displays various data relating to the operating status of the main engine. The operation surface 42 displays, for example, the output rotation speed of the main engine. Of the bow 100a and stern 100b sides of the hull 1, the operation surface 42 faces the stern 100b side. For ease of explanation, the operation surface 42 arranged on the main engine operating console main body 41 will be referred to as the "second operation surface 42" below.

[0029] (Communication console) The communication console 50 is a control panel capable of communicating with the outside of the hull 1. In this embodiment, the communication console 50 is arranged alongside the steering console 30 in the ship's width direction. The communication console 50 has a communication console main body 51 and an operation surface 52.

[0030] The communication console main body 51 is a housing portion of the communication console main body 51. The communication console main body 51 is electrically connected to the ship equipment 2 arranged on the deck 1a via a cable. This allows the communication console main body 51 to communicate with the outside of the hull 1 via the ship equipment 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, the communication console main body 51 is connected from the right side to the right portion 31a of the steering console main body 31 when the first operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 is viewed from the stern 100b side via the second pivot mechanism 70. The right portion 31a here refers to the portion that is located on the right side when the steering console main body 31 is divided into two equal parts in the width direction of the ship when the first operation surface 33 is viewed from the stern 100b side.

[0032] Here, the second turning mechanism 70 is a columnar member centered on a second axis O2 extending in the up-down direction. The second turning mechanism 70 is disposed on the right side 31a of the steering console main body 31 so as to be rotatable relative to the steering console main body 31. The communication console main body 51 is connected to the second turning mechanism 70. Therefore, the communication console main body 51 is disposed so as to be rotatable about the second turning mechanism 70 relative to the steering console main body 31.

[0033] The operation surface 52 is a display arranged on the communication console main body 51. In this embodiment, the operation surface 52 is, for example, a touch panel that displays the status of communication with the outside of the hull 1. Of the bow 100a side and the stern 100b side of the hull 1, the operation surface 52 faces the stern 100b side. For ease of explanation, the operation surface 52 arranged on the communication console main body 51 will be referred to as the "third operation surface 52" below.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the second operating surface 42 of the main engine operating console 40 and the third operating surface 52 of the communication console 50 are aligned with the orientation of the first operating surface 33 of the steering console 30, they are positioned closer to the stern 100b than the first operating surface 33 of the steering console 30.

[0035] (Steering chair) The steering chair 3a is a chair in which a crew member who operates the steering console 30 sits and operates the steering console 30. The steering chair 3a is arranged on the hull 1 closer to the stern 100b than the steering console 30 and is slidable in the direction of travel D. Specifically, the steering chair 3a is arranged on a floor surface 121b in the bridge 121a and is slidable in the direction of travel D relative to the steering console 30 on the floor surface 121b. The floor surface 121b in the bridge 121a extends parallel to the direction in which the deck 1a extends.

[0036] (Main engine control chair) The main engine operating chair 4a is a chair for a crew member seated in and operating the main engine operating console 40. The main engine operating chair 4a is disposed on the hull 1 closer to the stern 100b than the main engine operating console 40 and is slidable in the direction of travel D. Specifically, the main engine operating chair 4a is disposed on the floor surface 121b in the bridge 121a and is slidable in the direction of travel D relative to the main engine operating console 40 on the floor surface 121b.

[0037] (Communication chair) The communication chair 5a is a chair in which a crew member who operates the communication console 50 sits and operates the communication console 50. The communication chair 5a is arranged on the hull 1 closer to the stern 100b than the communication console 50 and slidable in the direction of travel D. Specifically, the communication chair 5a is arranged on the floor surface 121b in the bridge 121a and slidable in the direction of travel D relative to the communication console 50 on the floor surface 121b.

[0038] In this embodiment, the main engine operating chair 4a and the communication chair 5a are arranged closer to the stern 100b than the steering chair 3a.

[0039] Here, referring to Fig. 3, a case where the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate relative to the steering console 30 will be described. As shown in Fig. 3, the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate relative to the steering console 30 so as to move closer to each other, making it easier for the crew seated in the steering chair 3a to operate the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 in addition to the steering console 30 while seated in the steering chair 3a. At this time, the main engine control chair 4a and the communication chair 5a are fixed in a state in which they have slid toward the stern 100b.

[0040] (Action and effect) According to the above embodiment, both the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 can be rotated relative to the steering console 30 so as to move closer to each other. In other words, when a crew member operates the steering console 30 on the first operation surface 33 of the steering console 30, the operability of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 is improved. That is, even if the number of crew members is smaller than the number of consoles in the maneuvering device 3, for example, the crew member operating the steering console 30 can smoothly operate the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50. Therefore, the ship can be steered smoothly according to the number of crew members.

[0041] Furthermore, since the second operating surface 42 and the third operating surface 52 are positioned closer to the stern 100b than the first operating surface 33 when their orientations are aligned with the orientation of the first operating surface 33, when the crew operates the steering console 30 with the orientations of the first operating surface 33, the second operating surface 42, and the third operating surface 52 aligned, it is possible to prevent the crew from being distracted by the main engine operating console 40 and the communication console 50. This allows the crew to concentrate on operating the steering console 30, and allows the crew to operate the maneuvering device 3 more smoothly.

[0042] Furthermore, the steering console 30, the main engine control console 40, and the communication console 50 can be operated by a crew member while seated using the steering chair 3a, the main engine control chair 4a, and the communication chair 5a. This reduces the burden on the crew member operating the ship steering device 3. By sliding the main engine control chair 4a and the communication chair 5a toward the stern 100b, it is possible to prevent the main engine control chair 4a and the communication chair 5a from interfering with the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 when the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate relative to the steering console 30. In addition, at this time, the crew member operating the steering console 30 can operate multiple consoles in a suitable position by sliding the steering chair 3a in the traveling direction D.

[0043] (Other embodiments) The above describes in detail the embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, and additions, omissions, substitutions, and other modifications to the configuration are possible within the scope that does not deviate from the gist of the present disclosure.

[0044] In the embodiment, the ship maneuvering device 3 has been described as including the main engine control console 40, which is rotatable about the first turning mechanism 60 relative to the steering console 30, and the communication console 50, which is rotatable about the second turning mechanism 70 relative to the steering console 30, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The ship maneuvering device 3 may also include a first turning mechanism 61 and a second turning mechanism 71 instead of the first turning mechanism 60 and the second turning mechanism 70. Hereinafter, the configurations of the main engine control console 40, the communication console 50, the first turning mechanism 61, and the second turning mechanism 71 will be described with reference to Figs. 4 and 5 .

[0045] As shown in Fig. 4, the main engine control console 40 is disposed adjacent to the steering console 30. Specifically, the main engine control console 40 is disposed on the left side of the steering console 30 when the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 is viewed from the stern 100b side. The communication console 50 is disposed adjacent to the steering console 30. Specifically, the communication console 50 is disposed on the right side of the steering console 30 when the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 is viewed from the stern 100b side. In other words, the communication console 50 is disposed on the side of the right side or left side where the main engine control console 40 is not disposed.

[0046] In addition, when the second operating surface 42 of the main engine operating console 40 and the third operating surface 52 of the communication console 50 are aligned with the orientation of the first operating surface 33 of the steering console 30, they are positioned closer to the stern 100b than the first operating surface 33 of the steering console 30.

[0047] The first turning mechanism 61 is a cylindrical member centered on a first axis O1 extending in the vertical direction. The first turning mechanism 61 is disposed vertically below the main engine control console main body 41 and rotatably relative to the hull 1. In the drawings, the first turning mechanism 61 is indicated by a dotted line. The first turning mechanism 61 is connected to the main engine control console main body 41 from below and rotatably supports the main engine control console main body 41 from below. In other words, the first axis O1, which serves as a virtual axis, is disposed to the left of the steering console 30. As shown in FIG. 5 , the main engine control console 40 is disposed rotatably relative to the hull 1. Here, in this configuration, a cable connecting the main engine control console main body 41 and a main engine control device disposed inside the hull 1 is inserted, for example, inside the first turning mechanism 61.

[0048] The second rotation mechanism 71 is a cylindrical member centered on a second axis O2 extending in the vertical direction. The second rotation mechanism 71 is disposed vertically below the communication console main body 51 and rotatably relative to the hull 1. Therefore, the second rotation mechanism 71 is disposed on either the right side or the left side, on which the first rotation mechanism 61 is not disposed. In the drawings, the second rotation mechanism 71 is indicated by a dotted line. The second rotation mechanism 71 is connected to the communication console main body 51 from below and rotatably supports the communication console main body 51 from below. In other words, the second axis O2, which serves as a virtual axis, is disposed to the right of the steering console 30. As shown in FIG. 5 , the communication console 50 is disposed rotatably relative to the hull 1. Here, a cable connecting the communication console main body 51 and the vessel equipment 2 disposed on the deck 1a in this configuration is inserted, for example, inside the second rotation mechanism 71.

[0049] According to this configuration, because the first turning mechanism 61 and the second turning mechanism 71 are rotatable, both the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 can be turned to face each other. In other words, when the crew operates the steering console 30 on the first operation surface 33 of the steering console 30, the operability of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 is improved.

[0050] Furthermore, compared to a configuration in which the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate relative to the steering console 30, when the first rotation mechanism 61 and the second rotation mechanism 71 rotate, it is possible to prevent the cables connected to the main engine control console main body 41 and the communication console main body 51 from stretching as a result of the rotation. In other words, it is possible to avoid the cables being scratched and damaged as a result of the displacement of the cables when the first rotation mechanism 61 and the second rotation mechanism 71 rotate. Therefore, it is possible to improve the reliability of the ship maneuvering device 3. The main engine control console 40 may be located to the right of the steering console 30, and the communication console 50 may be located to the left of the steering console 30.

[0051] Furthermore, the main engine control console body 41 may be connected to the right section 31a of the steering console body 31 from the right via the second pivot mechanism 70, and the communication console body 51 may be connected to the left section 31b of the steering console body 31 from the left via the first pivot mechanism 60. In other words, the arrangement of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 relative to the steering console 30 may be opposite to the arrangement described above.

[0052] In addition, in the embodiment, a configuration has been described in which both the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate relative to the steering console 30 so as to move closer to each other, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Only one of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 may rotate relative to the steering console 30. This also allows the vessel 100 to be smoothly steered by a small number of people.

[0053] In addition, in the embodiment, the first operation surface 33, the second operation surface 42, and the third operation surface 52 are described as being displays, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The first operation surface 33, the second operation surface 42, and the third operation surface 52 may be surfaces on which displays (meters or indicators) that display measurement results of instruments or the like, or mechanical buttons (switches) for operating devices, etc. are arranged.

[0054] Furthermore, the steering chair 3a, the main engine control chair 4a, and the communication chair 5a may be rotatable, for example, about a rotation axis (not shown) extending in the vertical direction so as to vertically penetrate each of the steering chair 3a, the main engine control chair 4a, and the communication chair 5a. As a result, when the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate, the steering chair 3a rotates about the rotation axis, allowing the crew to directly face the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50. This further improves the operability of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50.

[0055] Furthermore, the first rotation mechanisms 60, 61 and the second rotation mechanisms 70, 71 described above are not limited to cylindrical members extending in the vertical direction. The first rotation mechanisms 60, 61 may be, for example, spherical and rotatable about the first axis O1, and the second rotation mechanisms 70, 71 may be, for example, spherical and rotatable about the second axis O2. Therefore, the shapes of the first rotation mechanisms 60, 61 and the second rotation mechanisms 70, 71 are not limited, as long as the first rotation mechanisms 60, 61 are rotatable around the first axis O1 and the second rotation mechanisms 70, 71 are rotatable around the second axis O2.

[0056] The steering chair 3a, the main engine control chair 4a, and the communication chair 5a may be configured to be foldable in the vertical direction. This also makes it possible to prevent the main engine control chair 4a and the communication chair 5a from interfering with the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 when the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate relative to the steering console 30.

[0057] In addition, the main engine operation console 40 and the communication console 50 may be configured to be rotatable relative to the steering console 30 only when the main engine operation chair 4a and the communication chair 5a slide toward the stern.

[0058] The maneuvering device 3 may further include a rail fixed to the floor 121b inside the bridge 121a and extending in an arc with the steering console 30 as the center, and the main engine operation console 40 and the communication console 50 may be configured to be slidable along the rail toward the stern 100b and approach the steering chair 3a. This also makes it possible to achieve the above-mentioned effects.

[0059] Furthermore, in the embodiment, the ship 100 has been described as a warship, but is not limited to this. The ship 100 may be a merchant ship, a small vessel, or the like, instead of the above-mentioned warship. In this case, examples of the type (ship type) of the ship 100 include a liquefied gas carrier, a container ship, a tanker, a bulk carrier, a car carrier, a roll-on-roll-off cargo ship, a cargo-passenger ship (ferry), a passenger ship, a fishing boat, and a special-purpose ship.

[0060] <Additional Notes> The ship steering device and the ship described in the embodiment can be understood, for example, as follows.

[0061] (1) The steering device 3 of the first embodiment comprises a steering console 30 capable of changing the direction of travel D of the hull 1, a main engine control console 40 capable of adjusting the rotation speed of the main engine that propels the hull 1, and a communication console 50 capable of communicating with the outside of the hull 1, wherein the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 faces the stern 100b of the hull 1, the main engine control console 40 is arranged to the right or left of the steering console 30 when the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 is viewed from the stern 100b, and is arranged so as to be rotatable relative to the hull 1 by a first pivoting mechanism 61 centered on a first axis O1 extending in the vertical direction, and the communication console 50 is arranged on the side of the right side or the left side where the first pivoting mechanism 61 is not arranged, and is arranged so as to be rotatable relative to the hull 1 by a second pivoting mechanism 71 centered on a second axis O2 extending in the vertical direction.

[0062] As a result, because the first turning mechanism 61 and the second turning mechanism 71 are rotatable, both the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 can be turned to face each other. In other words, when the crew operates the steering console 30 on the first operation surface 33 of the steering console 30, the operability of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 is improved.

[0063] (2) The ship steering device 3 according to the second aspect includes a steering console 30 capable of changing the traveling direction D of the hull 1, a main engine control console 40 capable of adjusting the rotation speed of the main engine that propels the hull 1, and a communication console 50 capable of communicating with the outside of the hull 1, and the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 faces the stern 100b side of the hull 1, and the main engine control console 40 faces the steering console 30 when the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 is viewed from the stern 100b side. The communication console 50 is disposed in the right section 31a or the left section 31b of the steering console 30 and is rotatable relative to the steering console 30 by a first rotation mechanism 60 centered on a first axis O1 extending in the vertical direction, and the communication console 50 is disposed in the right section 31a or the left section 31b on which the first rotation mechanism 60 is not disposed and is rotatable relative to the steering console 30 by a second rotation mechanism 70 centered on a second axis O2 extending in the vertical direction.

[0064] This allows at least one of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 to be rotated so as to move closer to each other relative to the steering console 30. In other words, when operating the steering console 30 on the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30, the operability of at least one of the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 is improved.

[0065] (3) The steering device 3 according to the third aspect is the steering device 3 of (1) or (2), and the operation surface 42 of the main engine control console 40 and the operation surface 52 of the communication console 50 may be positioned closer to the stern 100b than the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30 when the orientation of these operation surfaces 42, 52 is aligned with the orientation of the operation surface 33 of the steering console 30.

[0066] This makes it possible to prevent distraction from the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 when operating the steering console 30 with the operating surfaces 33, 42, 52 of the steering console 30, the main engine control console 40, and the communication console 50 all facing the same direction.

[0067] (4) The ship 100 according to the fourth aspect comprises the hull 1, a steering device 3 selected from (1) to (3), a steering chair 3a arranged in the hull 1 on the stern 100b side of the steering console 30 and slidable in the direction of travel D, a main engine operating chair 4a arranged in the hull 1 on the stern 100b side of the main engine operating console 40 and slidable in the direction of travel D, and a communication chair 5a arranged in the hull 1 on the stern 100b side of the communication console 50 and slidable in the direction of travel D.

[0068] This allows the crew of the vessel 100 to operate the steering console 30, the main engine control console 40, and the communication console 50 while seated. Furthermore, by sliding the main engine control chair 4a and the communication chair 5a toward the stern 100b, it is possible to prevent the main engine control chair 4a and the communication chair 5a from interfering with the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 when the main engine control console 40 and the communication console 50 rotate relative to the steering console 30. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1...Hull 1a...Deck 2...Marine equipment 3...Steering device 3a...Steering chair 4a...Main engine operating chair 5a...Communication chair 11...Bow 11a...Bulbous bow 12...Central part of hull 13...Stern part 13a...Screw 13b...Rudder 30...Steering console 31...Steering console main body 31a...Starboard part 31b...Port part 32...Steering wheel 33, 42, 52...Operation surface 40...Main engine operating console 41...Main engine operating console main body 50...Communication console 51...Communication console main body 60, 61...First pivoting mechanism 70, 71...Second pivoting mechanism 100...Ship 100a...Bow 100b...Stern 120...Main body 121...Superstructure 121a...Bridge 121b…Floor surface 121b D…Direction of travel O1…First axis O2…Second axis

Claims

1. A steering console that can change the direction of the hull, a main engine control console capable of adjusting the rotation speed of the main engine that propels the hull; a communication console capable of communicating with the outside of the hull; Equipped with an operation surface of the steering console facing the stern side of the hull; The main engine control console is an operation surface of the steering console is disposed to the right or left of the steering console when viewed from the stern side, and is disposed rotatably relative to the hull by a first rotation mechanism having a first axis extending in the vertical direction as its center; The communication console includes: A steering device that is arranged on the right side or the left side where the first pivoting mechanism is not arranged, and is rotatable relative to the hull by a second pivoting mechanism that is centered on a second axis that extends in the vertical direction.

2. A steering console that can change the direction of the hull, a main engine control console capable of adjusting the rotation speed of the main engine that propels the hull; a communication console capable of communicating with the outside of the hull; Equipped with an operation surface of the steering console facing the stern side of the hull; The main engine control console is an operating surface of the steering console is disposed on the right side or the left side of the steering console when viewed from the stern side, and is rotatable relative to the steering console by a first rotation mechanism having a first axis extending in the up-down direction as its center; The communication console includes: A ship steering device that is arranged in the right section or the left section where the first pivoting mechanism is not arranged, and is rotatable relative to the steering console by a second pivoting mechanism centered on a second axis extending in the vertical direction.

3. 3. A ship steering device according to claim 1, wherein the operation surface of the main engine control console and the operation surface of the communication console are positioned closer to the stern than the operation surface of the steering console when the orientations of these operation surfaces are aligned with the orientation of the operation surface of the steering console.

4. The hull; A ship steering device according to any one of claims 1 to 3; a steering chair disposed on the hull slidably in the traveling direction on the stern side of the steering console; a main engine operation chair disposed on the hull slidably in the traveling direction on the stern side of the main engine operation console; a communication chair disposed on the hull slidably in the traveling direction on the stern side of the communication console; A vessel equipped with:

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