Connecting apparatus for floating structures and floating pier including the same

Abstract

A connecting apparatus for floating structures and a floating pier including the same with improved connection workability during installation or replacement of floating structures are disclosed. The floating pier includes a first floating structure including a plurality of first brackets, a first deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of first brackets, and a first buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of first brackets; a second floating structure including a plurality of second brackets, a second deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of second brackets, and a second buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of second brackets; and a connecting structure connecting the first floating structure and the second floating structure.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURETechnical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connecting apparatus for floating structures and a floating pier including the same, and more particularly, to a connecting apparatus for firmly connecting floating structures and a floating pier including the same.Background Art

[0002] Generally, floating structures such as fish farms, floating piers, floating breakwaters, barges, and ship mooring facilities are installed and used along freshwater or sea surfaces or waterfront areas.

[0003] Floating structures are connected to each other and used for various purposes such as floating piers and floating breakwaters.

[0004] Regarding connection methods for connecting floating structures, Korean Patent No. 10-1092348 discloses a connection structure using wires. However, in the case of a connection structure using wires, the connection work during installation and replacement is complicated, and the space provided for installing connecting members such as connecting wires has a structure that can be accessed by workers from the upper side of the floating structure, which is not aesthetically pleasing. In particular, there is a disadvantage in that foreign materials easily flow into the installation space and affect the condition of the connecting members.

[0005] In addition, there is a problem that the wire is easily damaged by pitching and rolling phenomena due to external forces such as waves, requiring frequent parts replacement or repair.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0006] The present invention is directed to solving the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a connecting apparatus for floating structures and a floating pier including the same with improved connection workability during installation or replacement of floating structures.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a connecting apparatus for floating structures and a floating pier including the same that improves the connection structure between floating structures so that it is not easily damaged by pitching and rolling phenomena due to external forces such as waves.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a connecting apparatus for floating structures and a floating pier including the same that can effectively offset external forces such as waves.

[0009] To achieve the above objects, a floating pier according to embodiments of the present invention includes: a first floating structure including a plurality of first brackets, a first deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of first brackets, and a first buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of first brackets; a second floating structure including a plurality of second brackets, a second deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of second brackets, and a second buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of second brackets; and a connecting structure connecting the first floating structure and the second floating structure, wherein the connecting structure is configured to connect at least one of the first bracket and the second bracket and the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body to each other.

[0010] The connecting structure is coupled to the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body, respectively, and is configured to fix the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body to each other.

[0011] The connecting structure includes: a first connecting body coupled to one of the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body; a second connecting body coupled to the other of the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body and in contact with the first connecting body; and a fixing body fixed to each of the first connecting body and the second connecting body, wherein the first connecting body and the second connecting body are arranged symmetrically to each other.

[0012] The first connecting body and the second connecting body include: a connecting pipe including an insertion part fitted into the buoyancy body and a support part having a relatively larger outer diameter than the insertion part; and a flange having an outer diameter relatively larger than the outer diameter of the support part, an inner diameter equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the insertion part, and a coupling hole spaced apart along its circumference.

[0013] The fixing body includes: a connecting shaft inserted into the coupling hole of the first connecting body and the coupling hole of the second connecting body and having a screw thread formed on its outer circumferential surface; and a fastening nut having a screw thread formed on its inner circumferential surface and bolt-coupled to the connecting shaft.

[0014] The fixing body includes a turnbuckle.

[0015] The connecting pipe further includes an elastic ring coupled to one side of the support part, capable of contacting the flange, and formed of an elastic material.

[0016] The connecting structure is coupled to the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively, and is configured to fix the first bracket and the second bracket to each other.

[0017] The connecting structure includes: a first support body detachably coupled to the first bracket; a second support body arranged facing the first support body and detachably coupled to the second bracket; and an elastic body connecting the first support body and the second support body and capable of elongating and contracting along a first direction connecting the first support body and the second support body. The first support body and second support body include: a support plate bent on both sides to penetrate the bracket and fitted into a plurality of ribs of the bracket; a support plate coupled to the end of the support plate; a pair of connecting plates spaced apart vertically on the side of the support plate and extending toward the elastic body; and a fixing plate coupled to the pair of connecting plates and bent so that its upper part and lower part cover a part of the upper side and a part of the lower side of the elastic body.

[0018] The pair of connecting plates extend inclined with respect to the first direction so as to approach each other along the first direction.

[0019] The pair of connecting plates gradually increase in thickness along the first direction.

[0020] The elastic body includes: a buffer block inserted inside the fixing plate and having a material including any one of EPDM (Ethylene propylene diene monomer), urethane, silicone, and HDPE; and a fixing post penetrating the buffer block and the fixing plate vertically and supported on the fixing plate.

[0021] The buffer block is provided in plurality and spaced apart along the first direction, the fixing post penetrates the buffer block arranged at its end, and the elastic body further includes a buffer spring connecting the plurality of buffer blocks and capable of elongating and contracting along the first direction.

[0022] The plurality of brackets are spaced apart along the first direction and arranged parallel along a second direction different from the first direction, the support plate is provided in plurality and formed in different lengths along the second direction, and some of the plurality of support plates have both bent ends coupled to ribs of one bracket, and the remaining support plates have both bent ends coupled to ribs of different brackets arranged along the second direction.

[0023] The bracket includes: a support frame having at least two or more ribs; and a receiving frame extending downward from the support frame and accommodating the buoyancy body, wherein the support frame has the at least two or more ribs forming a honeycomb lattice structure, and the honeycomb lattice structure is repeatedly arranged.

[0024] A floating pier according to embodiments of the present invention includes: a floating structure including a plurality of brackets, a deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of brackets, and a buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of brackets; and a wave dissipation structure coupled to the plurality of brackets of the floating structure and having an area capable of covering the side of the floating structure.

[0025] The wave dissipation structure includes a concavo-convex structure.

[0026] A connecting apparatus for connecting a plurality of floating structures includes: a first connecting link coupled to one of the plurality of floating structures; a second connecting link coupled to another floating structure adjacent to the one floating structure among the plurality of floating structures; a link connecting member connecting the first connecting link and the second connecting link.

[0027] Each of the plurality of floating structures includes: a deck plate; a buoyancy body providing buoyancy to the plurality of floating structures; and a plurality of brackets having a support frame supporting the deck plate and formed of a plurality of ribs and a receiving frame connected to the lower part of the support frame and accommodating at least a part of the buoyancy body, and the first connecting link includes: a first coupling frame coupled to two or more spaced ribs among the plurality of ribs forming the one floating structure; and a first connecting frame extending from one surface of the first coupling frame.

[0028] The second connecting link includes: a second coupling frame coupled to two or more spaced ribs among the plurality of ribs forming the other floating structure; and a second connecting frame extending from one surface of the second coupling frame.

[0029] The link connecting member is an elastic block.

[0030] Each of the plurality of floating structures includes: a deck plate; a buoyancy body providing buoyancy to the plurality of floating structures; and a plurality of brackets having a support frame supporting the deck plate and formed of a plurality of ribs and a receiving frame connected to the lower part of the support frame and accommodating at least a part of the buoyancy body, and the first connecting link includes: a first connecting pipe coupled to one end of the buoyancy body forming the one floating structure; a first flange coupled to the first connecting pipe.

[0031] The second connecting link includes: a second connecting pipe coupled to one end of the buoyancy body forming the other floating structure; and a second flange coupled to the second connecting pipe.

[0032] The link connecting member includes bolts and nuts.

[0033] According to the present invention, the efficiency of connection or replacement work between floating structures is improved.

[0034] Also, the durability of the connecting device connecting between floating structures is improved.

[0035] Also, the floating structures are stably connected to each other.

[0036] Also, since the connecting device connecting the floating structures absorbs external forces applied to the floating structures, the impact force applied to the floating structures is reduced.

[0037] Also, the wave dissipation structure offsets external forces, reducing the impact force applied to the floating structure.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] FIG. 1 is a view showing the structure of a floating pier according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first bracket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 3 is a front view of the first bracket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 4 is a view showing the structure of a connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] FIGS. 5a and 5b are views showing the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body connected through the connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 6 is a view showing a modified example of the fixing body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIGS. 7a and 7b are views showing the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body connected through the modified fixing body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] FIG. 8 is a view showing the structure of a floating pier according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] FIG. 9 is a view showing the structure of a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a plurality of connecting structures coupled to the first floating structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIG. 12 is a view showing a modified example of the connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 13 is a view showing the structure of a floating pier according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 14 is a plan view of the floating pier according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 15 is a view showing a modified example of the wave dissipation structure according to the third embodiment of the present invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0053] The embodiments described in this specification can be variously modified. Specific embodiments may be depicted in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, the specific embodiments disclosed in the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of various embodiments and are not intended to limit the technical idea. Therefore, it should be understood that the technical idea is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in the attached drawings, but includes all equivalents or substitutes within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0054] Ordinal terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by the above terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

[0055] In this specification, the terms “include” or “have” are used to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the presence or possibility of addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof. When a component is mentioned to be “connected” or “coupled” to another component, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other component, but it should be understood that another component may exist in between. On the other hand, when a component is mentioned to be “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in between.

[0056] Meanwhile, “modules” or “units” for components used in this specification perform at least one function or operation. And “modules” or “units” can perform functions or operations by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Also, except for “modules” or “units” that must be performed on specific hardware or performed on at least one processor, a plurality of “modules” or a plurality of “units” can be integrated into at least one module. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0057] Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] FIG. 1 is a view showing the structure of a floating pier according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first bracket according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a front view of the first bracket according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a view showing the structure of a connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 5a and 5b are views showing the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body connected through the connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Hereinafter, the structure of the floating pier 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5b. For convenience of explanation, the floating pier 1000 is exemplarily described as including one connecting device connecting adjacent floating structures, but it is apparent that the floating pier 1000 may be configured with multiple floating structures arranged in one direction and multiple connecting devices connecting each of the multiple floating structures.

[0060] The floating pier 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a first floating structure 1100, a second floating structure 1200, and a connecting structure 1300.

[0061] The floating pier 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be a floating pier in which the connecting structure 1300 is fixed to the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230 and connects the first floating structure 1100 and the second floating structure 1200.

[0062] The floating pier 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a first floating structure 1100 including a plurality of first brackets 1110, a first deck plate 1120 seated on the upper part of the plurality of first brackets 1110, and a first buoyancy body 1130 penetrating the lower part of the plurality of first brackets 1110, a second floating structure 1200 including a plurality of second brackets 1210, a second deck plate 1220 seated on the upper part of the plurality of second brackets 1210, and a second buoyancy body 1230 penetrating the lower part of the plurality of second brackets 1210, and a connecting structure 1300 configured to connect at least one of the first bracket 1110 and the second bracket 1210 and the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230.

[0063] The first floating structure 1100 is connected to the second floating structure 1200 through the connecting structure 1300, and is arranged parallel to the second floating structure 1200 to form the floating pier 1000 together with the second floating structure 1200.

[0064] The first floating structure 1100 includes the first bracket 1110, the first deck plate 1120, and the first buoyancy body 1130.

[0065] The first bracket 1110 is provided in plurality, spaced apart in a first direction (see FIG. 1) (for example, a direction in which the first deck plate 1120 extends), and supports the first deck plate 1120 seated on its upper part.

[0066] In the first embodiment of the present invention, it is exemplarily described that the plurality of first brackets 1110 are spaced apart in the first direction, and the first brackets 1110 spaced apart in the first direction are formed in two rows along a second direction (see FIG. 1) horizontally orthogonal to the first direction. In FIG. 1, the plurality of first brackets 1110 are shown as a total of 10 arranged in 5 in one row and 2 rows, but it is apparent that the total number of the plurality of first brackets 1110 may be changed according to conditions such as the size and structure of the first deck plate 1120.

[0067] The plurality of first brackets 1110 accommodate the first buoyancy body 1130 extending in the first direction. The plurality of first brackets 1110 float on the sea by buoyancy generated from the first buoyancy body 1130 penetrating their interior.

[0068] The first bracket 1110 includes a first support frame 1111 and a first receiving frame 1112.

[0069] The first support frame 1111 has a lattice structure inside and is configured to support the first deck plate 1120 seated on its upper part.

[0070] The first support frame 1111 includes a first body 1111a and a first rib 1111b. The first support frame 1111 supports the first deck plate 1120 and is formed in a structure that can be coupled with other first support frames 1111.

[0071] The first support frame 1111 includes a first body 1111a and a first rib 1111b. The first body 1111a is formed in a loop structure extending along the second direction (see FIG. 1). The second direction may be a direction horizontally orthogonal to the first direction and vertically orthogonal to the up-down direction.

[0072] The first body 1111a includes a first body plate 1111aa, a second body plate 1111ab, and a third body plate 1111ac.

[0073] The first body plate 1111aa is disposed below the first deck plate 1120 and supports the first deck plate 1120.

[0074] The first body plate 1111aa includes a support protrusion SP.

[0075] The support protrusion SP is provided in plurality and spaced apart along the second direction on the upper surface contacting the first deck plate 1120. As the support protrusion SP is inserted and fixed to the first deck plate 1120, the first deck plate 1120 and the first support frame 1111 are more firmly fixed to each other.

[0076] The second body plate 1111ab is spaced apart from the first body plate 1111aa in the up-down direction and connected to the first body plate 1111aa through the third body plate 1111ac and the first rib 1111b. The second body plate 1111ab disperses the load applied to the first body plate 1111aa. The first receiving frame 1112 is coupled to the lower part of the second body plate 1111ab.

[0077] The third body plate 1111ac is provided in plurality, spaced apart along the second direction, and connects the spaced (i.e., spaced apart in the up-down direction) first body plate 1111aa and second body plate 1111ab.

[0078] The third body plate 1111ac is formed in a structure that can be coupled with other first support frames 1111 based on the second direction. The third body plate 1111ac includes at least one protrusion P protruding from the outer surface of the third body plate 1111ac and at least one groove G concavely indented from the outer surface of the third body plate 1111ac. The protrusion P and the groove G have mutually corresponding shapes. The protrusion P provided on the first support frame 1111 and the groove G provided on another first support frame 1111 are arranged in mutually corresponding positions, coupled to each other, and configured to restrict movement in the up-down direction. In FIG. 2, it is shown that the protrusion P is formed on one side of the third body plate 1111ac and the groove G is formed on the other side of the third body plate 1111ac based on the second direction, but it is not necessarily limited to this, and the protrusion P and the groove G may be formed together on both sides of the third body plate 1111ac. Also, the coupling structure of the third body plate 1111ac and another first support frame 1111 is not necessarily formed in the form of protrusions P and grooves G, but can be changed to various structures that can be mutually coupled.

[0079] The first rib 1111b is provided in at least two or more and configured to be disposed inside the first body 1111a to support the first body 1111a. The first rib 1111b reinforces the strength of the first body 1111a. The first rib 1111b disperses the load applied to the first body 1111a, preventing deformation and damage of the first body 1111a.

[0080] Also, at least two or more first ribs 1111b form a flow path inside the first body 1111a and guide the flow of seawater when the first support frame 1111 is placed underwater. As the first rib 1111b is configured to guide the flow of seawater, deformation of the first support frame 1111 due to waves is prevented.

[0081] Also, at least two or more first ribs 1111b form a lattice structure. The lattice structure formed by at least two or more first ribs 1111b is repeatedly arranged along the second direction and the up-down direction to form at least one shape. At least two or more first ribs 1111b can form multiple honeycomb structures repeatedly arranged along the second direction and the up-down direction. The multiple honeycomb structures formed through at least two or more first ribs 1111b are arranged with vertices facing the up-down direction. For example, the size of the honeycomb structure, the number of honeycomb structures, and the arrangement structure of honeycomb structures can be changed according to the weight of the first deck plate 1120, the external environment where the floating pier 1000 will be placed, the use or purpose of the floating pier 1000, etc.

[0082] Therefore, when a load is applied to the first support frame 1111, the load applied to the first support frame 1111 is not concentrated on the first body plate 1111aa but dispersed through the multiple honeycomb structures formed by the plurality of first ribs 1111b. Also, through the honeycomb structure formed by the plurality of first ribs 1111b, external forces generated by wind or wave force are absorbed and dispersed. As external forces are absorbed and dispersed (dissipated) through the first rib 1111b, deformation and damage of the first support frame 1111 due to external forces are suppressed.

[0083] The first receiving frame 1112 extends from the lower part of the first support frame 1111, and the first buoyancy body 1130 is accommodated inside the first receiving frame 1112. The first receiving frame 1112 extends from the lower part (second body plate 1111ab) of the first support frame 1111. The first receiving frame 1112 is formed in a cylindrical structure so that the first buoyancy body 1130 is accommodated inside. For example, the inner diameter of the first receiving frame 1112 corresponds to the size of the outer diameter of the first buoyancy body 1130 accommodated inside the first receiving frame 1112, or is formed larger than the size of the outer diameter of the first buoyancy body 1130 considering the surface error or size error of the first buoyancy body 1130.

[0084] The first receiving frame 1112 includes a first wave dissipation plate 1112a disposed between the first support frames 1111.

[0085] The first wave dissipation plate 1112a extends in a rounded shape from the outer circumferential surface of the first receiving frame 1112 toward the first support frame 1111. The first wave dissipation plate 1112a is provided on each side of the first receiving frame 1112 based on the second direction and suppresses the movement of the first receiving frame 1112. The first wave dissipation plate 1112a makes preemptive contact with waves moving toward the first receiving frame 1112 or the first support frame 1111 and disperses the waves. As the first wave dissipation plate 1112a makes contact with waves first and absorbs and disperses the external force due to waves, it suppresses the transfer of external force to the first receiving frame 1112, limiting the movement of the first receiving frame 1112. For example, the first wave dissipation plate 1112a is formed in an arc shape of ¼ size of the outer circumferential surface of the first receiving frame 1112 and is formed with the same curvature as the outer circumferential surface of the first receiving frame 1112.

[0086] The first deck plate 1120 extends in the first direction and has a certain width along the second direction, and is seated on the upper part of the plurality of first brackets 1110 spaced apart along the first direction and the second direction. In the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the first deck plate 1120 is shown to be seated on 10 first brackets 1110 arranged in 5 in one row and 2 rows, but it is apparent that the size of the first deck plate 1120 can be changed according to conditions such as the number and structure of the plurality of first brackets 1110.

[0087] The first buoyancy body 1130 extends in the first direction and is inserted into the first receiving frame 1112 of the plurality of first brackets 1110. The first buoyancy body 1130 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape. One side of the first buoyancy body 1130 facing the second buoyancy body 1230 of the second floating structure 1200 is connected to the second buoyancy body 1230 by the connecting structure 1300. Also, on one side of the first buoyancy body 1130, a first cover cap 1131 is provided to close the hollow interior. The first cover cap 1131 covers the open other side of the first buoyancy body 1130. The first buoyancy body 1130 is sealed inside by the first cover cap 1131 and the connecting structure 1300, and has buoyancy due to the air contained in the sealed interior.

[0088] The second floating structure 1200 is connected to the first floating structure 1100 through the connecting structure 1300 and is arranged parallel to the first floating structure 1100 to form the floating pier 1000 together with the first floating structure 1100.

[0089] The second floating structure 1200 includes the second bracket 1210, the second deck plate 1220, and the second buoyancy body 1230.

[0090] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second floating structure 1200 is arranged parallel to the first floating structure 1100 along the first direction, but is provided with the same structure and configuration as the first floating structure 1100. As the second floating structure 1200 is provided with the same structure and configuration as the first floating structure 1100, a detailed explanation related to this is omitted.

[0091] The connecting structure 1300 is configured to connect the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230 to each other. At least a part (first connecting body 1310) of the connecting structure 1300 is coupled to the first buoyancy body 1130, another part (second connecting body 1320) is coupled to the second buoyancy body 1230, and the remaining part (fixing body 1330) fixes the components coupled to the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230 (i.e., at least a part of the connecting structure 1300, which is the first connecting body 1310, and the remaining part of the connecting structure 1300, which is the second connecting body 1320) to each other.

[0092] The connecting structure 1300 includes a first connecting body 1310, a second connecting body 1320, and a fixing body 1330.

[0093] The first connecting body 1310 is coupled to one of the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the case where the first connecting body 1310 is coupled to the first buoyancy body 1130 is exemplarily explained.

[0094] The first connecting body 1310 includes a connecting pipe (hereinafter referred to as a first connecting pipe 1311) and a flange (hereinafter referred to as a first flange 1312).

[0095] The first connecting pipe 1311 is formed as a pipe extended in the first direction. The first connecting pipe 1311 includes a first insertion part 1311a fitted into the first buoyancy body 1130 and a first support part 1311b having a relatively larger outer diameter than the first insertion part 1311a. The first insertion part 1311a of the first connecting pipe 1311 is inserted and fixed to one side of the first buoyancy body 1130 by press fit. The first flange 1312 penetrated by the first insertion part 1311a is coupled to the first connecting pipe 1311. The first flange 1312 coupled to the first connecting pipe 1311 is supported by the first support part 1311b.

[0096] Also, the first connecting pipe 1311 further includes an elastic ring (hereinafter referred to as a first elastic ring 1311c) provided between the first support part 1311b and the first flange 1312.

[0097] The first elastic ring 1311c has an outer diameter equal to the outer diameter of the first support part 1311b and an inner diameter equal to the outer diameter of the first insertion part 1311a and is formed of an elastic material. The first elastic ring 1311c is penetrated by the first insertion part 1311a, contacts one side of the first support part 1311b, and contacts the first flange 1312 penetrated by the first insertion part 1311a. As the first elastic ring 1311c is disposed between the first support part 1311b and the first flange 1312, even if the first flange 1312 is pressed toward the first support part 1311b by the fixing body 1330, the first elastic ring 1311c acts as a buffer, preventing damage to the first flange 1312 by the first support part 1311b.

[0098] The first flange 1312 is coupled to the second flange 1322 by the fixing body 1330 while being supported by the first support part 1311b. The first flange 1312 is formed in a ring shape with its center part penetrated. The first flange 1312 has an outer diameter relatively larger than the outer diameter of the first support part 1311b and an inner diameter equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the first insertion part 1311a.

[0099] Also, the first flange 1312 has a plurality of first coupling holes 1312a spaced apart along a circumferential direction with the first direction as the center axis. The connecting shaft 1331 of the fixing body 1330 is inserted into the first coupling hole 1312a of the first flange 1312.

[0100] The second connecting body 1320 is coupled to one of the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the case where the second connecting body 1320 is coupled to the second buoyancy body 1230 is exemplarily explained.

[0101] The second connecting body 1320 includes a connecting pipe (hereinafter referred to as a second connecting pipe 1321) and a flange (hereinafter referred to as a second flange 1322). The second connecting pipe 1321 includes a second insertion part 1321a, a second support part 1321b, and a second elastic ring 1321c. Also, the second flange 1322 has a plurality of second coupling holes 1322a.

[0102] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second connecting body 1320 is provided with the same structure and configuration as the first connecting body 1310, except that it is symmetrical to the first connecting body 1310 based on the first direction. As the second connecting body 1320 is provided with the same structure and configuration as the first connecting body 1310, a detailed explanation related to this is omitted.

[0103] The fixing body 1330 is fixed to each of the first connecting body 1310 coupled to the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second connecting body 1320 coupled to the second buoyancy body 1230, and fixes the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230 to each other.

[0104] The fixing body 1330 includes a connecting shaft 1331 and a fastening nut 1332.

[0105] The connecting shaft 1331 penetrates the first coupling hole 1312a and the second coupling hole 1322a. The connecting shaft 1331 has screw threads formed on its outer circumferential surface. One side of the connecting shaft 1331 is supported by one of the first flange 1312 and the second flange 1322. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the case where the connecting shaft 1331 is provided as a bolt is exemplarily explained, and the case where one side of the bolt-shaped connecting shaft 1331 is supported by the first flange 1312 is exemplarily explained.

[0106] The fastening nut 1332 has screw threads formed on its inner circumferential surface and is screw-coupled to the other side of the connecting shaft 1331 that has penetrated the first coupling hole 1312a and the second coupling hole 1322a. The fastening nut 1332 screw-coupled to the connecting shaft 1331 is supported by the second flange 1322.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 5a, in a state where the first support part 1311b and the second support part 1321b are spaced apart from each other, the connecting shaft 1331 can penetrate the first flange 1312 and the second flange 1322, and the fastening nut 1332 can be coupled to the other side of the connecting shaft 1331.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 5b, in a state where the fastening nut 1332 is fixed to the second flange 1322, the connecting shaft 1331 can rotate and pull the second flange 1322 in the first direction. As the second flange 1322 is pulled by the rotating connecting shaft 1331, the second support part 1321b comes into surface contact with the first support part 1311b, and when the first support part 1311b and the second support part 1321b come into surface contact, the rotation of the connecting shaft 1331 stops and the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230 are fixed to each other by the connecting structure 1300.

[0109] In the floating pier 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the connecting structure 1300 can also be referred to as a connecting device. More specifically, the connecting structure 1300 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can have the same structure and configuration as a connecting device consisting of a first connecting link including a first connecting pipe and a first flange, a second connecting link including a second connecting pipe and a second flange, and a link connecting member including a bolt and a nut, with only the terms being expressed differently. In other words, the first connecting body 1310 and the first connecting link can have the same structure and configuration, the second connecting body 1320 and the second connecting link can have the same structure and configuration, and the fixing body 1330 and the link connecting member can have the same structure and configuration.

[0110] FIG. 6 is a view showing a modified example of the fixing body according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 7a and 7b are views showing the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body connected through the modified fixing body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] Hereinafter, the structure of the modified fixing body 1330′ will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7b.

[0112] The modified fixing body 1330′ includes a pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ each penetrating the first coupling hole 1312a and the second coupling hole 1322a, and a turnbuckle joint 1332′ to which the pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ are coupled on both sides.

[0113] The pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ are arranged facing each other and have screw threads formed on their outer circumferential surfaces. The turnbuckle joint 1332′ has screw threads formed on its inner circumferential surfaces on both sides and the pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ are screw-coupled to each side.

[0114] Referring to FIG. 7a, in a state where the first support part 1311b and the second support part 1321b are spaced apart from each other, the pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ can penetrate the first flange 1312 and the second flange 1322 respectively, and both sides of the turnbuckle joint 1332′ can be screw-coupled to the ends of the pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 7b, in a state where the pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ are supported by the first flange 1312 and the second flange 1322 respectively, if the turnbuckle joint 1332′ rotates on its own axis, the pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ can approach or move away from each other along the screw threads of the rotating turnbuckle joint 1332′. As shown in FIG. 7b, if the turnbuckle joint 1332′ rotates clockwise around the first direction, the pair of turnbuckle bolts 1331′ move closer to each other along the screw threads of the rotating turnbuckle joint 1332′, pulling the first flange 1312 and the second flange 1322 closer to each other. As the first flange 1312 and the second flange 1322 come closer to each other, the first support part 1311b and the second support part 1321b come into surface contact with each other, and when the first support part 1311b and the second support part 1321b come into surface contact, the rotation of the turnbuckle joint 1332′ stops and the first buoyancy body 1130 and the second buoyancy body 1230 are fixed to each other by the modified fixing body 1330′.

[0116] FIG. 8 is a view showing the structure of a floating pier according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a view showing the structure of a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a front view showing a plurality of connecting structures coupled to the first floating structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] Hereinafter, the structure of the floating pier 2000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. The floating pier 2000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention may be a floating pier in which the connecting structure 2300 is fixed to the first bracket 2110 and the second bracket 2210 and connects the first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200.

[0118] The floating pier 2000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a first floating structure 2100, a second floating structure 2200, and a connecting structure 2300.

[0119] The first floating structure 2100 includes a first bracket 2110, a first deck plate 2120, and a first buoyancy body 2130.

[0120] The first bracket 2110 includes a first support frame 2111 and a first receiving frame 2112.

[0121] The first support frame 2111 includes a first body 2111a and a plurality of first ribs 2111b.

[0122] The first buoyancy body 2130 has a first cover cap 2131. Both open ends of the first buoyancy body 2130 are covered by the first cover cap 2131 respectively.

[0123] The second floating structure 2200 includes a second bracket 2210, a second deck plate 2220, and a second buoyancy body 2230.

[0124] The second bracket 2210 includes a second support frame 2211 and a second receiving frame 2212.

[0125] The second support frame 2211 includes a second body 2211a and a plurality of second ribs 2211b.

[0126] The second buoyancy body 2230 has a second cover cap 2231. Both open ends of the second buoyancy body 2230 are covered by the second cover cap 2231 respectively.

[0127] The first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention are provided with the same structure and configuration as the first floating structure 1100 and the second floating structure 1200 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed explanation of the first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is omitted.

[0128] The connecting structure 2300 is coupled to the first bracket 2110 and the second bracket 2210 respectively and is configured to fix the first bracket 2110 and the second bracket 2210 to each other.

[0129] The connecting structure 2300 includes a first support body 2310, a second support body 2320, and an elastic body 2330.

[0130] The first support body 2310 has at least a part penetrating the first bracket 2110 and is detachably coupled to the plurality of first ribs 2111b of the first bracket 2110. The first support body 2310 is detachably coupled to the first bracket 2110 positioned at the outermost edge adjacent to the second floating structure 2200 among the plurality of first brackets 2110 spaced apart along the first direction (see FIG. 8) in the first floating structure 2100.

[0131] The first support body 2310 includes a support plate (hereinafter referred to as a first support plate 2311), a support plate (hereinafter referred to as a first support plate 2312), a connecting plate (hereinafter referred to as a first connecting plate 2313), and a fixing plate (hereinafter referred to as a first fixing plate 2314).

[0132] The first support plate 2311 extends along the second direction (see FIG. 8) and is bent on both sides along the first direction. The bent ends on both sides of the first support plate 2311 penetrate the first bracket 2110 and are fitted into the plurality of first ribs 2111b of the first bracket 2110.

[0133] The first support plate 2312 is coupled to the bent ends on both sides of the first support plate 2311. As the first support plate 2312 is coupled to the bent ends of the first support plate 2311, it prevents the bent ends on both sides of the first support plate 2311, which penetrate the first bracket 2110 and are coupled to the plurality of first ribs 2111b, from detaching from the first ribs 2111b. The first support plate 2312 is coupled to the bent ends of the first support plate 2311, for example, by welding.

[0134] The first connecting plate 2313 is provided as a pair, spaced vertically on one side surface of the first support plate 2312 based on the first direction, and extends toward the elastic body 2330. The pair of first connecting plates 2313 extend inclined with respect to the first direction so as to approach each other along the first direction. The first fixing plate 2314 is coupled to the ends of the pair of first connecting plates 2313.

[0135] The first fixing plate 2314 has the pair of first connecting plates 2313 coupled to one side based on the first direction and the elastic body 2330 coupled to the other side. The upper part and the lower part of the other side of the first fixing plate 2314 are bent to cover a part of the upper side and a part of the lower side of the elastic body 2330 respectively. The first fixing plate 2314 has its other side upper part and other side lower part bent horizontally with respect to the first direction so that a part of the elastic body 2330 is inserted inward.

[0136] The second support body 2320 is arranged symmetrically facing the first support body 2310 and has at least a part penetrating the second bracket 2210 and is detachably coupled to the plurality of second ribs 2211b of the second bracket 2210. The second support body 2320 is detachably coupled to the second bracket 2210 positioned at the outermost edge adjacent to the first floating structure 2100 among the plurality of second brackets 2210 spaced apart along the first direction in the second floating structure 2200.

[0137] The second support body 2320 includes a support plate (hereinafter referred to as a second support plate 2321), a support plate (hereinafter referred to as a second support plate 2322), a connecting plate (hereinafter referred to as a second connecting plate 2323), and a fixing plate (hereinafter referred to as a second fixing plate 2324). In the second embodiment of the present invention, the second support body 2320 is provided with the same structure and configuration as the first support body 2310, except that it is arranged symmetrically to the first support body 2310 based on the first direction. As the second support body 2320 is provided with the same structure and configuration as the first support body 2310, a detailed explanation related to this is omitted.

[0138] The elastic body 2330 connects the first support body 2310 and the second support body 2320. The elastic body 2330 is formed to be capable of elongating and contracting along the first direction connecting the first support body 2310 and the second support body 2320.

[0139] The elastic body 2330 includes a buffer block 2331 and a plurality of fixing posts 2332.

[0140] The buffer block 2331 has both sides inserted into the interior of the first fixing plate 2314 and the interior of the second fixing plate 2324 respectively and is fixed to the first fixing plate 2314 and the second fixing plate 2324 respectively by the fixing posts 2332. The buffer block 2331 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape extending in the first direction.

[0141] Also, the buffer block 2331 is formed of a material including any one of EPDM (Ethylene propylene diene monomer), urethane, silicone, and HDPE. As the material of the buffer block 2331 is formed of an elastic material, when an impact is applied to the first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200 due to waves, the buffer block 2331 absorbs the impact applied to the first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200.

[0142] The fixing posts 2332 are provided in plurality, penetrate the buffer block 2331 and the first fixing plate 2314 and the second fixing plate 2324 vertically, and are fixedly supported on the first fixing plate 2314 and the second fixing plate 2324. For example, the fixing posts 2332 are composed of bolts and nuts. However, the structure of the fixing posts 2332 is not limited to this and can be implemented in any structure that penetrates the buffer block 2331 and is fixed to the first fixing plate 2314 and the second fixing plate 2324.

[0143] In the floating pier 2000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the connecting structure 2300 can also be referred to as a connecting device. More specifically, the connecting structure 2300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention can have the same structure and configuration as a connecting device consisting of a first connecting link including a first coupling frame and a first connecting frame, a second connecting link including a second coupling frame and a second connecting frame, and a link connecting member provided as an elastic block, with only the terms being expressed differently. Specifically, the first support plate 2311 and the first support plate 2312 of the connecting structure 2300 can have the same structure and configuration as the first coupling frame of the connecting device, and the first connecting plate 2313 and the first fixing plate 2314 of the connecting structure 2300 can have the same structure and configuration as the first connecting frame of the connecting device. Also, the second support plate 2321 and the second support plate 2322 of the connecting structure 2300 can have the same structure and configuration as the second coupling frame of the connecting device, and the second connecting plate 2323 and the second fixing plate 2324 of the connecting structure 2300 can have the same structure and configuration as the second connecting frame of the connecting device.

[0144] In the second embodiment of the present invention, the connecting structure 2300 is provided in plurality (hereinafter referred to as a first connecting structure 2300a and a second connecting structure 2300b). The first connecting structure 2300a and the second connecting structure 2300b are formed with different lengths extending along the second direction respectively. The length of the support plate and support plate of the first connecting structure 2300a and the length of the support plate and support plate of the second connecting structure 2300b are formed differently.

[0145] As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, among the plurality of connecting structures 2300, the first connecting structure 2300a is coupled to the plurality of first ribs 2111b (and, the plurality of second ribs 2211b of the second bracket 2210) provided in one first bracket 2110. Also, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, among the plurality of connecting structures 2300, the second connecting structure 2300b is formed longer than the length of the first connecting structure 2300a and is coupled to different first ribs 2111b (and, different second ribs 2211b of different second brackets 2210) provided in different first brackets 2110. The second connecting structure 2300b binds the first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200 to each other based on the first direction while simultaneously binding the adjacent plurality of first brackets 2110 (and, the plurality of second brackets 2210) to each other based on the second direction. The binding force between the first brackets 2110 and between the second brackets 2210 becomes relatively stronger due to the second connecting structure 2300.

[0146] FIG. 12 is a view showing a modified example of the connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0147] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 12, the first connecting plate 2313′ (and, the second connecting plate 2323′) of the modified connecting structure 2300′ gradually increases in thickness in the direction from the first fixing plate 2314′ (and, the second fixing plate 2324′) toward the first support plate 2311′ (and, the second support plate 2321′).

[0148] Also, the elastic body 2330′ includes a plurality of buffer blocks 2331′, a plurality of fixing posts 2332′, and a plurality of buffer springs 2333′.

[0149] The plurality of buffer blocks 2331′ are spaced apart along the first direction and connected to each other by the plurality of buffer springs 2333′. Among the plurality of buffer blocks 2331′, the buffer block 2331′ positioned at one end side is fixed to the first fixing plate 2314′ through the fixing post 2332′, and the buffer block 2331′ positioned at the other end side is fixed to the second fixing plate 2324′ through the fixing post 2332′.

[0150] As the plurality of buffer blocks 2331′ are connected to each other by the plurality of buffer springs 2333′, when an impact is applied to the first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200 due to waves, the plurality of buffer blocks 2331′ formed of an elastic material and the plurality of buffer springs 2333′ easily absorb the impact force applied to the first floating structure 2100 and the second floating structure 2200.

[0151] FIG. 13 is a view showing the structure of a floating pier according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a plan view of the floating pier according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0152] Hereinafter, the structure of the floating pier 3000 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

[0153] The floating pier 3000 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a floating structure 3100 and a wave dissipation structure 3200.

[0154] The floating pier 3000 according to the third embodiment of the present invention may be a floating pier in which the wave dissipation structure 3200 covers the side of the floating structure 3100 to protect the floating structure 3100 from waves. The floating structure 3100 includes a plurality of brackets 3110, a deck plate 3120, and a buoyancy body 3130.

[0155] The bracket 3110 includes a support frame 3111 and a receiving frame 3112. The support frame 3111 includes a body 3111a and a plurality of ribs 3111b. The buoyancy body 3130 has a plurality of cover caps 3131. Both open ends of the buoyancy body 3130 are covered by the cover caps 3131 respectively.

[0156] The floating structure 3100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is provided with the same structure and configuration as the first floating structure 1100 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed explanation of the floating structure 3100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is omitted.

[0157] The wave dissipation structure 3200 extends in the first direction (see FIG. 13), is coupled to the brackets 3110 arranged at the end of the floating structure 3100 based on the second direction (see FIG. 13), and covers the side of the floating structure 3100.

[0158] The wave dissipation structure 3200 is formed as a plate-shaped structure extending along the first direction and having a certain height in the up-down direction (see FIG. 13). The wave dissipation structure 3200 has an area capable of covering the side of the floating structure 3100. As the wave dissipation structure 3200 covers the side of the floating structure 3100, waves are dissipated by the wave dissipation structure 3200, and the transfer of impact force to the floating structure 3100 is suppressed.

[0159] In the third embodiment of the present invention, the case where the extending length of the wave dissipation structure 3200 is longer than the first direction length of the floating structure 3100 and its up-down direction length is longer than the up-down direction length of the bracket 3110 is exemplarily explained. However, it is apparent that the size of the wave dissipation structure 3200 can be changed according to conditions such as the number and size of the plurality of brackets.

[0160] FIG. 15 is a view showing a modified example of the wave dissipation structure according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0161] Hereinafter, the modified wave dissipation structure 3200′ will be described with reference to FIG. 15.

[0162] The modified wave dissipation structure 3200′ is formed in a concavo-convex structure with concave parts and convex parts repeating along the up-down direction. When waves contact the wave dissipation structure 3200′, the waves are more effectively dissipated by the wave dissipation structure 3200′ formed in a concavo-convex structure, and the transfer of impact force to the floating structure 3100 is suppressed.

[0163] In this way, the efficiency of connection or replacement work between floating structures is improved. Also, the durability of the connecting device connecting between floating structures is improved. Also, the floating structures are stably connected to each other. Also, since the connecting device connecting the floating structures absorbs external forces applied to the floating structures, the impact force applied to the floating structures is reduced. Also, the wave dissipation structure offsets external forces, reducing the impact force applied to the floating structure.

[0164] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments and can be variously modified and implemented within the scope of not departing from the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain rather than limit the technical idea of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary in all aspects and not restrictive. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and it should be interpreted that all technical ideas within the equivalent scope are included in the rights scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A floating pier comprising:a first floating structure including a plurality of first brackets, a first deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of first brackets, and a first buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of first brackets;a second floating structure including a plurality of second brackets, a second deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of second brackets, and a second buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of second brackets; anda connecting structure connecting the first floating structure and the second floating structure,wherein the connecting structure is configured to connect at least one of the first bracket and the second bracket and the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body to each other.

2. The floating pier of claim 1, wherein the connecting structure is coupled to the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body, respectively, and is configured to fix the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body to each other.

3. The floating pier of claim 2, wherein the connecting structure includes: a first connecting body coupled to one of the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body; a second connecting body coupled to the other of the first buoyancy body and the second buoyancy body and in contact with the first connecting body; and a fixing body fixed to each of the first connecting body and the second connecting body, wherein the first connecting body and the second connecting body are arranged symmetrically to each other.

4. The floating pier of claim 3, wherein the first connecting body and the second connecting body include: a connecting pipe including an insertion part fitted into the buoyancy body and a support part having a relatively larger outer diameter than the insertion part; and a flange having an outer diameter relatively larger than the outer diameter of the support part, an inner diameter equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the insertion part, and a coupling hole spaced apart along its circumference.

5. The floating pier of claim 4, wherein the fixing body includes: a connecting shaft inserted into the coupling hole of the first connecting body and the coupling hole of the second connecting body and having a screw thread formed on its outer circumferential surface;and a fastening nut having a screw thread formed on its inner circumferential surface and bolt-coupled to the connecting shaft.

6. The floating pier of claim 4, wherein the fixing body includes a turnbuckle.

7. The floating pier of claim 4, wherein the connecting pipe further includes an elastic ring coupled to one side of the support part, capable of contacting the flange, and formed of an elastic material.

8. The floating pier of claim 1, wherein the connecting structure is coupled to the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively, and is configured to fix the first bracket and the second bracket to each other.

9. The floating pier of claim 8, wherein the connecting structure includes: a first support body detachably coupled to the first bracket; a second support body arranged facing the first support body and detachably coupled to the second bracket; and an elastic body connecting the first support body and the second support body and capable of elongating and contracting along a first direction connecting the first support body and the second support body.

10. The floating pier of claim 9, wherein the first support body and second support body include: a support plate bent on both sides to penetrate the bracket and fitted into a plurality of ribs of the bracket; a support plate coupled to the end of the support plate; a pair of connecting plates spaced apart vertically on the side of the support plate and extending toward the elastic body; and a fixing plate coupled to the pair of connecting plates and bent so that its upper part and lower part cover a part of the upper side and a part of the lower side of the elastic body.

11. The floating pier of claim 10, wherein the pair of connecting plates extend inclined with respect to the first direction so as to approach each other along the first direction.

12. The floating pier of claim 10, wherein the pair of connecting plates gradually increase in thickness along the first direction.

13. The floating pier of claim 10, wherein the elastic body includes: a buffer block inserted inside the fixing plate and having a material including any one of EPDM (Ethylene propylene diene monomer), urethane, silicone, and HDPE; and a fixing post penetrating the buffer block and the fixing plate vertically and supported on the fixing plate.

14. The floating pier of claim 13, wherein the buffer block is provided in plurality and spaced apart along the first direction, the fixing post penetrates the buffer block arranged at its end, and the elastic body further includes a buffer spring connecting the plurality of buffer blocks and capable of elongating and contracting along the first direction.

15. The floating pier of claim 11, wherein the plurality of brackets are spaced apart along the first direction and arranged parallel along a second direction different from the first direction, the support plate is provided in plurality and formed in different lengths along the second direction, and some of the plurality of support plates have both bent ends coupled to ribs of one bracket, and the remaining support plates have both bent ends coupled to ribs of different brackets arranged along the second direction.

16. The floating pier of claim 1, wherein the bracket includes: a support frame having at least two or more ribs; and a receiving frame extending downward from the support frame and accommodating the buoyancy body, wherein the support frame has the at least two or more ribs forming a honeycomb lattice structure, and the honeycomb lattice structure is repeatedly arranged.

17. A floating pier comprising:a floating structure including a plurality of brackets, a deck plate seated on the upper part of the plurality of brackets, and a buoyancy body penetrating the lower part of the plurality of brackets; anda wave dissipation structure coupled to the plurality of brackets of the floating structure and having an area capable of covering the side of the floating structure.

18. The floating pier of claim 17, wherein the wave dissipation structure includes a concavo-convex structure.

19. A connecting apparatus for connecting a plurality of floating structures, comprising:a first connecting link coupled to one of the plurality of floating structures;a second connecting link coupled to another floating structure adjacent to the one floating structure among the plurality of floating structures;a link connecting member connecting the first connecting link and the second connecting link.

20. The connecting apparatus of claim 19, wherein each of the plurality of floating structures includes: a deck plate; a buoyancy body providing buoyancy to the plurality of floating structures; and a plurality of brackets having a support frame supporting the deck plate and formed of a plurality of ribs and a receiving frame connected to the lower part of the support frame and accommodating at least a part of the buoyancy body, and the first connecting link includes: a first coupling frame coupled to two or more spaced ribs among the plurality of ribs forming the one floating structure; and a first connecting frame extending from one surface of the first coupling frame.21-25. (canceled)

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