Portable railing for movable deck of roll-on / roll-off ship

By designing portable railings on the movable deck of roll-on/roll-off ships, and utilizing lashing holes and modular structures, the problem of inconvenient railing assembly and disassembly was solved, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly and efficient loading and unloading, thus reducing operational complexity and costs.

WO2026025528A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-02-05SHANGHAI FUXUN IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/CN2024/110603
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-01
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2026-02-05

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Technical Problem

The railings on the movable decks of existing roll-on/roll-off ships are mostly fixed, which makes disassembly and assembly inconvenient and affects vehicle passage and loading and unloading efficiency.

Method used

Design a portable railing that utilizes the binding holes on the movable deck to achieve quick assembly and disassembly through a combination structure of posts, base plate, movable plate, and pins, avoiding the use of a large number of bolts and protruding base structure.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid assembly and disassembly of railings, improves loading and unloading efficiency, reduces operational complexity and cost, and has a wide range of applications.

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Abstract

A portable railing for a movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship, the portable railing comprising a post (1), a bottom plate (2), a movable plate (3) and a pin (4), wherein the post (1) is provided with a snap-fit slot (11), the post (1) is inserted into a lashing hole (51) arranged in a movable deck (5), and the snap-fit slot (11) is snap-fitted onto the edge of the lashing hole (51); the bottom plate (2) is fixed to the post (1), the bottom plate (2) is arranged on the movable deck (5), and the bottom plate (2) is provided with a limiting hole (21); the movable plate (3) is movably connected to the post (1), and the movable plate (3) and the post (1) can move relative to each other; and the pin (4) is fixed to the movable plate (3), and the pin (4) is inserted into the limiting hole (21) and the lashing hole (51) in sequence. The railing has a simple structure, is convenient to mount and dismount, does not need to be provided with a conventional protruding railing base structure on the deck, does not affect the passage of vehicles, and can improve the efficiency of loading and unloading.
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Description

A portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of roll-on / roll-off equipment, and more particularly to a portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship. Background Technology

[0002] Existing roll-on / roll-off (Ro-Ro) ships typically have railings on their car decks to isolate and guide traffic. However, most railings on these decks are currently fixed, such as by welding, making them difficult to disassemble and hindering vehicle passage, cargo loading / unloading, and placement. If a conventional base is used at the base and secured to the deck with numerous bolts, the protruding base structure obstructs vehicle passage, and the large number of bolts makes assembly and disassembly extremely cumbersome, impacting the efficiency of Ro-Ro transport. Therefore, a portable railing is needed that can be easily installed and removed from the Ro-Ro ship's movable deck without obstructing vehicle passage and improving loading / unloading efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship, which is easy to assemble and disassemble, has a simple structure, is easy to operate, does not affect vehicle traffic, improves loading and unloading efficiency, has a wide range of applications, is easy to manufacture and process, and has low cost.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this utility model adopt the following technical solutions:

[0005] A portable railing for a roll-on / roll-off ship's movable deck, the movable deck having lashing holes, the railing including a post, a base plate, a movable plate, and a pin, the post having a slot, the post being inserted into the lashing hole such that the slot engages with the edge of the lashing hole, the base plate being fixed to the post and positioned on the movable deck, the base plate having a limiting hole, the movable plate being movably connected to the post and allowing relative movement between them, the pin being fixed to the movable plate, the pin being inserted sequentially into the limiting hole and the lashing hole.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, the movable plate is provided with a movable hole, and the movable plate is sleeved on the column through the movable hole, and the movable plate can be raised and lowered relative to the column.

[0007] According to one aspect of this utility model, the length of the limiting hole is greater than the length of the slot.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, the movable plate is further provided with a fixing hole, and the pin is fixed in the fixing hole.

[0009] According to one aspect of this utility model, the fixing hole is a round hole, the pin is a cylindrical pin, and one end of the pin is welded into the fixing hole.

[0010] According to one aspect of this utility model, the fixing hole is a threaded hole, the pin is a bolt or stud, and one end of the pin is threadedly connected and fixed in the fixing hole.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, the column includes a lower column and an upper column, which are rotatably connected and both are provided with locking holes, and a fixing pin is provided in the locking holes.

[0012] According to one aspect of this utility model, the base plate and the movable plate are both connected to the lower post, and the slot is provided on the lower post.

[0013] According to one aspect of this utility model, the base plate is welded to the column with a beveled opening, and then ground flat after welding. The base plate is located on one side of the slot.

[0014] According to one aspect of this utility model, the base plate is provided with an opening, the column is inserted into the opening, and the base plate is welded to the column through the opening with a bevel.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: Before inserting the railing into the lashing hole of the movable deck, the movable plate and pin are raised a certain distance, then the post with the fixed base plate is inserted into the lashing hole, and then the entire railing is moved a certain distance along the direction of the slot, so that the edge of the lashing hole of the movable deck is inserted into the slot of the post, thereby restricting the railing from jumping up and down on the movable deck; then the movable plate and pin are lowered, so that the pin is inserted into the limiting hole of the base plate and the lashing hole of the movable deck in sequence, thereby restricting the railing from moving horizontally to the other side of the movable deck. In this way, the entire railing can be fixed to the movable deck, and vice versa; thus, this product can be easily and quickly installed and removed on the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship, plug and play, and is easy to operate; at the same time, since this product does not have the conventional deck protrusion railing base structure, it does not affect vehicle passage and improves loading and unloading efficiency. This utility model makes full use of the lashing holes on the movable deck of a car to install the railing, which can effectively classify, isolate and guide the movable deck. The overall structure of this product is simple, easy to manufacture and process, low in cost, and has a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the installation process when this utility model is applied;

[0019] Figure 3 is a top view of the base plate of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the base plate of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 is a top view of the movable plate described in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the movable plate described in this utility model.

[0023] The names corresponding to the serial numbers in the diagram are as follows:

[0024] 1. Column; 11. Slot; 2. Base plate; 21. Limiting hole; 22. Opening; 3. Movable plate; 31. Movable hole; 32. Fixing hole; 4. Pin; 5. Movable deck; 51. Binding hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "top", "bottom", "one side", "the other side", "front", "back", "middle part", "inner", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] As shown in Figures 1-6, a portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off (Ro-Ro) ship is installed on the car deck 5 of the Ro-Ro ship. The movable deck 5 has lashing holes 51. The railing includes a post 1, a base plate 2, a movable plate 3, and a pin 4. A slot 11 is formed on the side of the bottom end of the post 1. The bottom end of the post 1 is inserted into the lashing hole 51, and the slot 11 engages with the edge of the lashing hole 51. The slot 11 is used to clamp the edge of the lashing hole 51 on the upper, lower, and one side of the post 1, preventing the post 1, or the entire railing, from jumping. The base plate 2 is fixed to the bottom end of the post 1 and to one side above the slot 11. The base plate 2 is located above the movable deck 5, and the two are in contact and fit together. The base plate 2 has a limiting hole 21, the length of which is slightly larger than the length of the slot 11. This allows the pin 4 to be inserted into the limiting hole 21 while simultaneously restricting the railing from moving horizontally to the other side. The movable plate 3 is provided with a movable hole 31. The movable plate 3 is sleeved on the column 1 through the movable hole 31, and the movable plate 3 can be raised and lowered relative to the column 1. The movable plate 3 is located above the base plate 2. The pin 4 is vertically fixed to the bottom end of the movable plate 3. The pin 4 is inserted into the limiting hole 21 and the binding hole 51 in sequence. The bottom side of the pin 4 is close to the edge of the binding hole 51, thereby restricting the entire railing from moving to the other side of the movable deck 5 (or the other side of the slot 11).

[0028] In this embodiment, the movable plate 3 is also provided with a fixing hole 32, and the pin 4 is fixed in the fixing hole 32. Preferably, the fixing hole 32 can be a round hole, and the pin 4 can be a cylindrical pin, with the top of the pin 4 welded into the fixing hole 32, thus making the structure more stable. Alternatively, the fixing hole 32 can also be a countersunk threaded hole, and the pin 4 can be a bolt or stud, with the top of the pin 4 threadedly connected and fixed in the fixing hole 32. Although this solution is feasible to a certain extent, the structural stability is weaker compared to the previous solution. In this way, it is convenient to fix the movable plate 3 and the pin 4 into a whole. The diameter of the fixing hole 32 is 10mm; the diameter of the pin 4 is 8mm, the length is 46mm, and the material is Q235A. The movable plate 3 is ear-shaped, or in other words, it is a combination of a semi-circular plate and a square plate; its length is 79mm, its width is 60mm, and its thickness is 10mm. The movable hole 31 is a round hole, or a hole composed of a round hole and a square hole. The radius of the round hole is 18mm, and the distance between the center of the round hole and the center of the fixed hole 32 is 40mm.

[0029] In this embodiment, the base plate 2 is welded to the bottom end of the column 1. The base plate 2 has an opening 22, into which the bottom end of the column 1 is inserted. The welding of the base plate 2 and the column 1 at the opening 22 requires beveling, and the weld should be ground smooth after welding to avoid excessively high weld beads that could affect performance. The radius of the opening 22 is 17.5 mm, and the opening 22 communicates with the limiting hole 21. The limiting hole 21 is a strip-shaped hole or a waist-shaped hole, with a diameter or width of 11 mm. The distance between the center of its leftmost arc contour and the center of the opening 22 is 58 mm. The base plate 2 is a circular plate with a diameter of 135 mm and a thickness of 6 mm, made of Q235A material. The distance between the bottom surface of the base plate 2 and the bottom surface of the column 1 is 33 mm.

[0030] In this embodiment, the binding hole 51 is circular. The column 1 is cylindrical, with a height of 1021.5 mm between its bottom and top surfaces; its diameter is φ33.5 x 3.25 mm, and its material is Q235A. The slot 11 is 17 mm long and 8 mm high; the shape of the slot 11 matches the shape of the binding hole 51.

[0031] In practical applications, roll-on / roll-off ships, movable decks 5, and lashing holes 51 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail.

[0032] The principle of this embodiment is as follows: Before the railing is inserted into the binding hole 51 of the movable deck 5, the movable plate 3 and the pin 4 are lifted up a certain distance, and then the column 1 with the base plate 2 fixed is inserted into the binding hole 51. Then the entire railing is moved a certain distance along the direction of the slot 11, so that the edge of the binding hole 51 of the movable deck 5 is inserted into the slot 11 of the column 1, thereby restricting the railing from jumping up and down on the movable deck 5. Then the movable plate 3 and the pin 4 are lowered, so that the pin 4 is inserted into the limiting hole 21 of the base plate 2 and the binding hole 51 of the movable deck 5 in sequence, thereby restricting the railing from moving horizontally to the other side of the movable deck 5. In this way, the entire railing can be fixed to the movable deck 5, and vice versa.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: This product can be easily and quickly installed and disassembled on the movable deck 5 of a roll-on / roll-off ship, it is plug-and-play and easy to operate; at the same time, since this product does not have the conventional deck protrusion railing base structure, it does not affect vehicle passage and improves loading and unloading efficiency. This utility model makes full use of the lashing holes 51 on the movable deck 5 of the vehicle for installing railings, which can effectively classify, isolate and guide the movable deck 5. Since this product does not require the use of a large number of bolts for fixing, it improves the efficiency of installation and disassembly, saves costs, and makes installation and disassembly simpler. The overall structure of this product is simple, easy to manufacture and process, low in cost, and has a wide range of applications.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that this embodiment provides a method for installing a portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship, the steps of which are as follows:

[0036] Step 1: Move the railing directly above the lashing hole 51 of the movable deck 5 so that the two are aligned, and lift the movable plate 3 and the pin 4 upwards along the post 1 a short distance.

[0037] Step 2: Insert the column 1 with the base plate 2 fixed to it into the binding hole 51 so that the bottom surface of the base plate 2 is in contact with and fits against the surface of the movable deck 5;

[0038] Step 3: Move the entire railing a certain distance along the direction of the slot 11 so that the edge of the binding hole 51 of the movable deck 5 (or the edge of the movable deck 5) is inserted into the slot 11 of the post 1.

[0039] Step 4: Lower the movable plate 3 and the pin 4 so that the pin 4 is inserted into the limiting hole 21 of the base plate 2 and the binding hole 51 of the movable deck 5 in sequence. At this time, the bottom side of the pin 4 is close to the edge of the binding hole 51.

[0040] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: through the above method and steps, the railing can be quickly installed on the movable deck 5 of the roll-on / roll-off ship, and disassembly is also very convenient.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] The difference between this embodiment and Implementation 1 is that the column 1 is divided into two parts, namely, the column 1 includes a lower column and an upper column, which are rotatably connected and both are provided with locking holes, and the locking holes are provided with fixing pins.

[0043] In this embodiment, the diameter of the upper column is smaller than that of the lower column, and the height of the upper column is greater than that of the lower column. The two are hinged together by a pivot. A locking hole is made through the upper column at the same position in the vertical direction. The locking hole can be a pin hole. A fixing pin is inserted into the locking hole to lock and fix the upper column and the lower column.

[0044] In this embodiment, the base plate 2 and the movable plate 3 are both connected to the lower post, and the slot 11 is provided on the lower post. The connection form of the base plate 2, the movable plate 3, and the slot 11 on the lower post is the same as that in Embodiment 1.

[0045] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: When cargo needs to be placed or other similar space requirements arise on the movable deck 5 of a roll-on / roll-off ship, there is no need to disassemble the railing. Simply pull out the fixing pin and rotate the upper post relative to the lower post to fold the railing. In normal operation, the operation is reversed: the upper post is rotated to the correct position relative to the lower post, and the fixing pin is reinserted into the locking hole for fixation. This further expands the application range of this product, making it more versatile. The railing does not need to be removed during use, saving time and effort, conserving railing storage space, and avoiding damage caused by disassembly and movement.

[0046] Example 4

[0047] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that this embodiment provides a railing that is installed on the plane of any structural component. The plane of the structural component is provided with binding holes 51. The railing includes a post 1, a base plate 2, a movable plate 3, and a pin 4. The post 1 is provided with a slot 11. The post 1 is inserted into the binding hole 51 and the slot 11 is engaged with the edge of the binding hole 51. The base plate 2 is fixed to the post 1 and is located on the movable plate 5. The base plate 2 is provided with a limiting hole 21. The movable plate 3 is movably connected to the post 1 and the two can move relative to each other. The pin 4 is fixed to the movable plate 3 and is inserted into the limiting hole 21 and the binding hole 51 in sequence.

[0048] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: This railing can be applied to any occasion that requires quick assembly and disassembly, has a wide range of applications, and is easy to use.

[0049] Example 5

[0050] The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiments is that this embodiment provides a roll-on / roll-off ship, which includes portable railings provided on the movable deck 5 as in any of the embodiments one to four.

[0051] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: the railings of the roll-on / roll-off ship can be removed or laid down according to loading and unloading needs, making it convenient for transport vehicles to drive onto the movable deck 5, saving manpower and material resources, and improving the loading and unloading efficiency of goods.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A portable railing for a roll-on / roll-off ship's movable deck, the movable deck (5) having lashing holes (51), characterized in that, The railing includes a post (1), a base plate (2), a movable plate (3), and a pin (4). The post (1) is provided with a slot (11). The post (1) is inserted into the binding hole (51) and the slot (11) is engaged with the edge of the binding hole (51). The base plate (2) is fixed to the post (1) and is located on the movable deck (5). The base plate (2) is provided with a limiting hole (21). The movable plate (3) is movably connected to the post (1) and the two can move relative to each other. The pin (4) is fixed to the movable plate (3) and is inserted into the limiting hole (21) and the binding hole (51) in sequence.

2. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable plate (3) is provided with a movable hole (31). The movable plate (3) is sleeved on the column (1) through the movable hole (31). The movable plate (3) can be raised and lowered relative to the column (1).

3. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the limiting hole (21) is greater than the length of the slot (11).

4. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable plate (3) is also provided with a fixing hole (32), and the pin (4) is fixed in the fixing hole (32).

5. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing hole (32) is a round hole, and the pin (4) is a cylindrical pin. One end of the pin (4) is welded into the fixing hole (32).

6. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing hole (32) is a threaded hole, and the pin (4) is a bolt or stud. One end of the pin (4) is threaded and fixed in the fixing hole (32).

7. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column (1) includes a lower column and an upper column, which are rotatably connected. Both columns are provided with locking holes, and a fixing pin is provided in the locking holes.

8. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base plate (2) and the movable plate (3) are both connected to the lower column, and the slot (11) is provided on the lower column.

9. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (2) is welded to the column (1) with a bevel, and then ground flat after welding. The base plate (2) is located on one side of the slot (11).

10. The portable railing for the movable deck of a roll-on / roll-off ship according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base plate (2) is provided with an opening (22), the column (1) is inserted into the opening (22), and the base plate (2) is welded to the column (1) through the opening (22) with a bevel.

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