FLOATING PLATFORM CONNECTION SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a floating platform connection system used to connect offshore structures, modular pontoon systems, marina and pier connections, floating energy systems (wave energy, solar islands), floating military platforms, temporary floating bridges, offshore work platforms, and similar floating platforms (P) to each other or to fixed shore structures. Instead of concentrating multi-directional dynamic forces (tension, compression, vertical movement, lateral movement, torsional) caused by waves, wind, currents, platform movements, load transfer, and user effects in a single connection element, the system enables the forces to be separated and transferred to different load-bearing elements depending on their direction and magnitude.

Description

1 TARIFF FLOATING PLATFORM CONNECTION SYSTEM Technical Area 5 The invention relates to offshore structures, modular pontoon systems, marina and pier connections, Floating energy systems (wave energy, solar islands), floating military platforms, temporary floating bridges, offshore work platforms and similar floating platforms on the water mechanical connection used for connecting to each other or to fixed shore structures 10 It is related to the system. The invention is particularly relevant to wave, wind, current, platform movements, load transfer and user. multifaceted dynamic forces (tension, compression, vertical motion, Instead of the lateral movement (torsion) being concentrated in a single connecting element, the force is distributed as 15 by separating it into different load-bearing elements depending on its orientation and size It relates to the floating platform connection system that enables the transfer. State of the Art Floating platforms are susceptible to impacts from waves, wind, currents, load transfer, and user effects. It continuously performs multi-axis relative motion, these movements are linked. Simultaneous or sequential pulling, compressing, vertical displacement, lateral movement at points This causes the formation of shear and torsional forces. Current technology uses fastening systems on surface platforms that can withstand multi-directional forces. usually via a single carrier region or a single connecting element This situation is particularly problematic under the influence of waves, exhibiting repetitive and variable directions. When loads occur, stress concentration in fasteners, fatigue damage, inelastic deformations and a significantly reduced connection lifespan of 30 This leads to a decrease. In known systems, the force is separated according to its direction. Since there is no supporting system, lateral forces are transmitted through tensile-compressive elements. strain, vertical movement unnecessarily loads horizontal supports, torsional movement by creating unwanted moments in the coupling body, exceeding the design limits of the system. This leads to working on it. Another important drawback of these systems is the load 35 The problem is the absence of a second support stage that comes into play when the level increases. 2 Therefore, unnecessary rigidity at low loads and a sudden increase in stress at high loads. This occurs because the elastic elements are subjected to excessive stress, resulting in uncontrolled movement at the connection area. Deformations occur. In addition, existing connection systems are inherent to the platforms. Instead of dampening their movements, they often act in a restrictive manner, with a wave effect. The transfer of the resulting vertical movement to the horizontal elements, lateral shear torsional 5 the transformation of moment or the stress of angular motion on tensile-compressive elements Undesirable load transfer scenarios such as these arise. In the known technology, the directional force separator hub that activates in case of overload, Protective mechanical elements such as second-stage carrier or circumferential load-distributing rings 10 because they are not present, storm conditions, high tonnage transits or sudden cargo transfers The high forces generated during this process are directly transmitted to the coupling body and the system The risk of damage is increasing. Therefore, the current technology does not allow for the actual use of floating platforms. Directional force separation required in working conditions, multi-stage load transmission, motion damping, overload protection and distribution of the load over a wide area 15 They are unable to provide functions such as these, and the connection systems have both strength and... This leads to an insufficient service life. In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. 20 Purpose of the Invention The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. It relates to the floating platform connection system, which brings new advantages. 25 The main purpose of the invention is to address wave, wind, current, platform movements, load transfer and user multifaceted dynamic forces (tension, compression, vertical motion, Instead of the lateral movement (torsion) being concentrated in a single connecting element, the force is distributed By separating them into different load-bearing elements depending on their orientation and size, 30 The goal is to create a floating platform connection system that enables the transfer of goods. The purpose of the invention is to analyze tensile, compressive, vertical motion, lateral motion, and torsional forces. a connection system that allows each to be transferred via its own carrier element to reveal. 35 3 Another objective of the invention is to apply normal operating loads to the first-stage elastic element. to be met by, the load or displacement to the specified limit value if this occurs, the second-stage load transfer element will be activated. The goal is to establish a connection system that provides this. Another aim of the invention is to enable platforms to withstand the natural relative pressures of waves and currents. while allowing for their movements, sudden increases in force do not directly affect the platform body. The goal is to create a connection system that reduces transmission time. Another purpose of the invention is to protect the central 10 in cases of overload or excessive displacement. steering hub and carriers exceeding their designed movement limits The goal is to develop a coupling system with a mechanical restraint that prevents interference. Another objective of the invention is to transfer the force from the second-stage load-bearing element. From the circumferential carrier ring to the main connection body, over a wider area of ​​15 by distributing it, reducing stress concentration in the connection area The goal is to establish a connection system. Another aim of the invention is to prevent fatigue in floating platform modules during long-term use. directional force separation principle which reduces the risk of deformation and connection damage 20 The goal is to establish a connection system. To fulfill all the purposes mentioned above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention focuses on offshore structures, modular pontoon systems, marinas, and jetties. connections, floating energy systems (wave energy, solar islands), floating military 25 platforms, temporary floating bridges, offshore work platforms and similar above-water structures Used for connecting floating platforms to each other or to fixed shore structures. It is a connection system, - the main connecting body, which forms the main supporting structure of the connecting system, - 30 located inside the main connection body and reaching the connection system Central steering with limited angular displacement depending on the direction of movement. belly, - connected to the main connection body and horizontally from the central routing hub. tensile-compressive forces that resist tensile and compressive forces acting in a given direction. carrier, 35 4 - Limited vertical movement on the central steering hub. vertical movement carrier that provides, - connected to the main linkage body and laterally from the central steering hub. lateral load carrier that counteracts forces coming in that direction, - connected to the main connection body and angularly 5 from the central steering hub. torsional carrier that counteracts the torsional movement coming in the direction, - the first bearing that meets normal operating loads on the tensile-compressive carrier stepped elastic element, - connected to the main connecting body and the floating platform of the connecting system This relates to the fact that it includes a platform mounting plate that enables its assembly. 10 The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking this into consideration. 15 Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: View of the disassembled connection system that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2: Perspective view of the connection system that is the subject of the invention. 20 Figure 3: Detail of the central steering hub of the connection system subject to the invention. It is the appearance. Figure 4a: Schematic view of the vertical movement of the connecting system described in the invention. Figure 4b: Schematic view of the lateral movement of the connection system that is the subject of the invention. Figure 4c: Schematic view of the torsional motion of the connection system described in the invention. 25 Figure 5: Operation of the first-stage elastic element of the coupling system subject to the invention. This is a schematic view of the situation. Figure 6: Second stage load transfer element of the coupling system subject to the invention. This is a schematic view in working condition. Figure 7: The connection system described in the invention, in its configuration connected to floating platforms. It is the appearance. Explanation of Part References 10. Main connection body 35 20. Central routing hub 30. Tensile-compressive carrier 40. Vertical movement carrier 50. Lateral load carrier 60. Torsional carrier 70. First stage elastic element 5 80. Second stage load transfer element 90. Circumferential carrier ring 100. Platform mounting plate 110. Mechanical limiter 120. Protective outer casing 10 P. Floating platform Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description outlines the preferred alternatives to the connection system described in the invention. purely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limiting influence. It is explained in a way that will not create a problem. Figure 1 shows the disassembled view of the connection system that is the subject of the invention. This includes 20 According to the connection system in its most basic form; into the main connection body (10) limited depending on the position and the direction of movement reaching the connection system. Angular displacement central steering hub (20), to the main connection body (10) The pull coming horizontally from the connected and central routing hub (20) and tensile-compressive carrier (30) that resists compressive forces, central guidance 25 vertical movement that provides limited movement in the vertical direction on the hub (20) carrier (40), connected to the main connection body (10) and central routing lateral load carrier (50) which counteracts the forces coming from the center (20) in the lateral direction, connected to the main connection body (10) and from the central routing hub (20) Torsion carrier (60) that counteracts the torsional movement in the angular direction, tension-30 first stage which meets normal working loads on the compression carrier (30) The elastic element (70) is connected to the main connecting body (10) and is tensile-compressive. It comes into effect when the displacement of the carrier (30) reaches the determined limit value. The second stage load transfer element (80) entering is connected to the main connection body (10). and the force it receives from the second stage load transfer element (80) to the main connection body 35 (10) environmentally distributed environmental carrier ring (90), to the main connection body (10) 6 platform that connects and enables the mounting of the connection system onto the floating platform (P) connection plate (100), central steering hub (20) and directional carriers Mechanical restraint (110) which prevents movement outside the defined limits. connected to the main connection body (10) and the internal structure of the main connection body (10) external It includes a protective outer casing (120) that protects against environmental conditions. 5 The main connecting body, which constitutes the main supporting structure of the connecting system described in the invention. (10) is connected to the carrier structure (P) of the floating platform via the platform connection plate (100). It is connected. Central routing hub (20) placed inside the main connection body (10) It is located. The central routing hub (20) affects the connection. The first to encounter the force and the corresponding tensile-compressive carrier (30) depending on the direction of the force, vertical load carrier (40), lateral load carrier (50) or torsion carrier (60) It is the common force input element that provides the transmission. Central steering hub (20), 15 horizontal movement carrier (30) on the vertical movement carrier (40) on the vertical direction, on the lateral load carrier (50) in the lateral direction and The torsion carrier (60) has limited angular movement. This Motion enables the directional separation of force. Floating platforms (P) moving away from each other or approaching each other The resulting horizontal forces act as a central steering hub. It is transferred from (20) to the tensile-compressive carrier (30). Main connection The first one is located on the tensile-compressive carrier (30) connected to the body (10). The step elastic element (70) allows the movement in question to be 25 under normal operating conditions. It provides a sufficient amount of damping. Due to the wave effect, one of the floating platforms (P) is relative to the other floating platform (P). central steering hub (20) in case of rise or fall, vertical It performs limited movement on the motion carrier (40). Thus, Figure 30 The vertical movement seen in 4a is not directly transferred to the horizontal support elements. As a result of the lateral displacement between the floating platforms (P) shown in Figure 4b The resulting forces are transferred from the central steering hub (20) to the lateral load carrier. (50) is transferred. In this way, the lateral loads are transferred on the tensile-compressive carrier (30). This reduces the creation of unnecessary stress. 7 In the case where the floating platforms (P) undergo angular movement relative to each other The torsional forces shown in figure 4c are generated by the torsional carrier (60). is met. Torsion carrier (60), central steering hub (20) It allows movement within the defined angular limits. During normal operation, the forces are applied using first-stage elastic bands, as shown in Figure 5. It is met via element (70). The first stage elastic element (70) is the connection. by allowing the system to move a certain amount, low and medium level This reduces the direct transmission of dynamic forces to the floating platform (P). However When the force or displacement reaches the defined working limit, as shown in Figure 6, 10 The second stage load transfer element (80) comes into play. Second stage load The transfer element (80) transfers the resulting additional force to the circumferential carrier ring (90) It transmits the force. The circumferential support ring (90) transmits the force to the main link. It distributes it over a wider area of ​​its trunk (10). The connection system subject to the invention consists of: hub (20), pull-compression carrier (30) under normal load. vertical movement carrier (40), lateral load carrier (50), torsion carrier (60), elastic element (70) and when the load is increased; hub (20), tension-compression carrier (30), vertical movement carrier (40), lateral load carrier (50), torsion carrier (60), second Two different load transfer systems in the form of stage (80), circumferential ring (90), main body (10) 20 It forms the route. The connection system described in the invention also includes a mechanical limiter (110). Mechanical limiter (110), central steering hub (20) and directional This prevents the carriers from exceeding their designed range of motion. 25 Thus, in case of overload, the first stage elastic element (70) and tensile-compressive carrier (30), vertical movement carrier (40), lateral load carrier (50) and torsion The uncontrolled displacement of the carrier (60) is prevented. The operating principle of the connection system described in the invention is as follows: 30 When relative motion occurs between two floating platforms (P) due to wave effect, the floating platform As a result of the platforms (P) moving away from each other, a pulling force is created and the word The subject force is detected by the central steering hub (20) and horizontally It is transferred to the tensile-compressive carrier (30) in the direction. Under normal operating conditions 35 This force on the tensile-compressive carrier (30) is the first stage elastic element (70) 8 is met by and first stage elastic element (70) in a certain amount It allows for deformation, thereby enabling the damping of the dynamic load. As the wave effect intensifies, the tensile force increases, causing the tensile-compressive carrier to become more robust. (30) The displacement distance increases and this displacement reaches the determined working limit 5 When it reaches the second stage load transfer element (80), it is put into operation via mechanical contact. enters. After this stage, the load passes only through the first stage elastic element (70). immovable. A part of the force is transmitted through the second stage load transfer element (80). the force is transmitted to the circumferential carrier ring (90) and the circumferential carrier ring (90) transmits the force by distributing the stress concentration over a wider area to the main connection body (10) 10 It reduces the rise of one of the floating platforms (P) during the same relative motion. The vertical movement that occurs in this case is vertically controlled by the central steering hub (20). The displacement in the vertical direction is met on the carrier (40) and the displacement in the horizontal direction is met on the carrier (40). It is directionally separated without being transferred to the tensile-compressive carrier (30) in the direction. A lateral displacement occurs between the floating platforms (P). In this case, the lateral load carrier (50) comes into play and the lateral forces are tensile-compressive. It is met without transferring to the line (30) or torsion line (60). Floating platforms (P) If they move angularly relative to each other, the torsion carrier (60) by allowing limited angular displacement of the central steering hub (20) 20 It resists the torsional moment and transmits the angular motion to the other carrier directions. obstacles. In this way, the system receives tensile, compressive, and vertical forces simultaneously from different directions. 25 by preventing concentration, the forces vary depending on their direction and magnitude. separating the mechanical routes and ensuring both the strength and functionality of the connection area. It increases its lifespan.

Claims

9 REQUESTS 1. Offshore structures, modular pontoon systems, marina and pier connections, floating energy systems (wave energy, solar islands), floating military platforms, temporary floating bridges, offshore work platforms and similar floating structures on the water 5 in connecting platforms (P) to each other or to fixed shore structures It is the connection system used, and its feature is; - the main connecting body which forms the main supporting structure of the connection system. (10), - located inside the main connection body (10) and connection 10 limited angular space depending on the direction of motion reaching the system changing central routing hub (20), - connected to the main connection trunk (10) and central routing tensile and compressive forces coming horizontally from the navel (20) meeting tensile-compressive carrier (30), 15 - limited in the vertical direction on the central orientation hub (20) vertical motion carrier that provides movement (40), - connected to the main connection trunk (10) and central routing lateral load that counteracts the forces coming laterally from the center (20) carrier (50), 20 - connected to the main connection trunk (10) and central routing counteracting the torsional movement coming from the axis (20) from the navel torsion carrier (60), - normal working loads on the tensile-compressive carrier (30) first stage elastic element (70), 25 - connected to the main connection body (10) and the floating connection system Platform mounting plate (100) enabling mounting to the platform (P) It includes.

2. A connection system that conforms to Claim 1, and its characteristic is; the aforementioned main connection 30 connected to the body (10) and located in the pull-compression carrier (30) The second one comes into effect when the change reaches the determined limit value. It contains a step load transfer element (80).

3. A connection system that complies with Claim 2, and its characteristic is; the aforementioned main connection 35 connected to the body (10) and from the second stage load transfer element (80) circumferential distribution of the force it receives to the main connecting body (10) circumferentially It contains a carrier ring (90).

4. A connection system that complies with Claim 1, and its characteristic is; the aforementioned central The defined movement limits of the steering hub (20) and the directional carriers are 5 It contains a mechanical restraint (110) that prevents it from going outside.

5. A connection system that complies with Claim 1, and its characteristic is; the aforementioned main connection. connected to the body (10) and the internal structure of the main connection body (10) external It contains a protective outer casing (120) that protects against environmental conditions. 10

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