360-degree-visibility bridge structure of ice-going vessel
By introducing lateral and central reinforcing columns into the bridge of the ice-covered vessel, the structural weakness caused by numerous windows was resolved, effectively supporting the radar mast and ensuring good visibility and maritime safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-02
AI Technical Summary
The more windows a ship has in its bridge, the weaker its structural strength, making it unable to effectively support the heavy radar mast and affecting navigational safety.
The system employs reinforced columns on both the perimeter and the center. The perimeter reinforced columns support the decorative walls surrounding the cab, while the center reinforced columns support the radar mast. Combined with shims, the support capacity is enhanced, reducing the impact on structural strength.
While maintaining good visibility, the overall strength of the bridge structure has been enhanced, which can effectively support the heavy radar mast and ensure navigational safety.
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Abstract
Description
Ice zone ship 360-degree view bridge structure TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of shipbuilding technology, in particular to an ice zone ship 360-degree view bridge structure. BACKGROUND
[0002] Ice zone ships are commonly used for marine scientific research, including marine biology, marine geology, marine meteorology, etc. Through visual observation, scientists can observe marine organisms, marine geological features, weather phenomena, etc., to collect data, conduct field surveys and research. Good visual observation is crucial for navigation safety. Crew members need to observe marine conditions, weather conditions, other ships, and other factors to ensure the safe navigation of the ship.
[0003] Scientific investigation tasks need to be performed in complex environments, so the visual requirements for the staff inside the bridge are very high. Therefore, a large number of large windows need to be opened around the bridge, and the window openings will damage the structural strength. There is a radar mast structure on the upper part of the bridge, which is heavy and needs a strong support structure.
[0004] In view of the related technology in the above, the more windows or window openings, the weaker the structural strength, and the radar mast located on the bridge is very heavy, which requires strong structural strength to support its weight. TECHNICAL SOLUTION
[0005] In order to improve the visual observation of the outside world inside the bridge and reduce the impact on the structural strength, an ice zone ship 360-degree view bridge structure is provided.
[0006] The ice zone ship 360-degree view bridge structure provided by the embodiments of the present application adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] An ice zone ship 360-degree view bridge structure, comprising a circumferential reinforcing column, a central reinforcing column is arranged at an internal position of a bridge body, an end of the circumferential reinforcing column is fixedly connected to a structure girder, and an end of the central reinforcing column is fixed to the structure girder.
[0008] Optionally, the end of the circumferential reinforcing column is located at an intersection of two structure girders, and the end of the central reinforcing column is located at the intersection of the two structure girders.
[0009] Optionally, a circumferential gasket is fixedly connected to the end of the circumferential reinforcing column, and an edge area of the circumferential gasket is greater than an end area of the circumferential reinforcing column.
[0010] Optionally, the circumferential gasket has a central opening, and a center of the circumferential gasket is fixedly connected to the circumferential reinforcing column.
[0011] Optionally, the end of the central reinforcing column is fixedly connected with a central gasket, and an edge area of the central gasket is greater than an end area of the central reinforcing column.
[0012] Optionally, the central gasket has a central opening, and a center of the central gasket is fixedly connected with the central reinforcing column.
[0013] Optionally, the central reinforcing column is opposite to a projection of the radar mast in a vertical direction.
[0014] Optionally, the central reinforcing column is surrounded by a decorative surrounding wall.
[0015] Optionally, a plurality of the peripheral reinforcing columns are arranged, and the plurality of peripheral reinforcing columns are distributed at four corner positions of the cab body.
[0016] Optionally, the plurality of peripheral reinforcing columns are symmetrically arranged about a central axis of the cab body on which the central reinforcing column is located. Advantages
[0017] In summary, the embodiments of the present application have at least one of the following advantages: the peripheral reinforcing columns can assist in supporting the weight of the decorative surrounding wall around the compass deck structure, and the central reinforcing column and the structure at the rear door of the cab can support the weight of the radar mast, so that the influence on the structural strength of the cab body can be reduced in the case of opening windows on the periphery of the cab body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. The drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings. In the drawings:
[0019] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the 360-degree field of view cab structure of the ice area ship in the embodiment of the present application.
[0020] Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the 360-degree field of view cab structure of the ice area ship in the embodiment of the present application.
[0021] Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the peripheral reinforcing column and the central reinforcing column of the 360-degree field of view cab structure of the ice area ship in the embodiment of the present application.
[0022] Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the peripheral gasket of the 360-degree field of view cab structure of the ice area ship in the embodiment of the present application.
[0023] Fig. 5 is a structural diagram of a center gusset of a 360-degree field of view bridge structure of an icebreaker according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals:
[0025] 1, bridge body; 2, upper structure girder; 21, first upper structure beam; 22, second upper structure beam;
[0026] 23, first intersection; 3, lower structure girder; 31, first lower structure beam; 32, second lower structure beam;
[0027] 33, second intersection; 4, peripheral side reinforcing column; 41, peripheral side gusset; 5, center reinforcing column;
[0028] 51, center gusset. Best mode of the present application
[0029] Icebreakers are generally used for marine scientific research, including marine biology, marine geology, marine meteorology, etc. Through field of view observation, scientists can observe marine organisms, marine geological features, weather phenomena, etc., so as to collect data, conduct field surveys and research. Good field of view observation is crucial for navigation safety. Crew members need to observe marine conditions, weather conditions, other ships, etc. to ensure the safe navigation of the ship.
[0030] Scientific investigation tasks need to be performed in complex environments, so the field of view of the crew inside the bridge is very high. Therefore, a large number of large windows need to be opened around the bridge, and the window openings will damage the structural strength. There is a radar mast structure on the upper part of the bridge, and the radar mast is heavy, so a strong support structure is needed.
[0031] In view of the above related technologies, the inventors believe that the more windows or window openings there are, the weaker the structural strength is, and the radar mast on the bridge is very heavy, so a strong structural strength is needed to support its weight.
[0032] In order to improve the field of view for observing the outside from inside the bridge while reducing the impact on the structural strength, the present application provides a 360-degree field of view bridge structure of an icebreaker.
[0033] In order to enable a more clear understanding of the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0034] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application, however, the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0035] The application will be further described in detail below in combination with the accompanying drawings 1-5.
[0036] The icebreaker 360-degree field of view cab structure is disclosed in the embodiments of the application. Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the icebreaker 360-degree field of view cab structure comprises a cab body 1, which comprises a structural girder supported internally, the structural girder comprising an upper structural girder 2 on the upper side and a lower structural girder 3 on the lower side, the upper structural girder 2 and the lower structural girder 3 being oppositely arranged. The upper structural girder 2 comprises a first upper structural beam 21 and a second upper structural beam 22 arranged vertically opposite to each other, the first upper structural beam 21 and the second upper structural beam 22 being fixedly connected, and the intersection of the first upper structural beam 21 and the second upper structural beam 22 forming a first intersection 23. The lower structural girder 3 comprises a first lower structural beam 31 and a second lower structural beam 32 arranged vertically opposite to each other, the first lower structural beam 31 and the second lower structural beam 32 being fixedly connected, and the intersection of the first lower structural beam 31 and the second lower structural beam 32 forming a second intersection 33, the first intersection 23 and the second intersection 33 being oppositely arranged.
[0037] A plurality of circumferential reinforcing columns 4 are arranged internally in the cab body 1, the circumferential reinforcing columns 4 being vertically arranged and respectively arranged at the four corner positions of the circumferential side of the cab body 1, the plurality of circumferential reinforcing columns 4 being symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the cab body 1. The circumferential reinforcing columns 4 can assist in supporting the weight of the decorative wall around the compass deck structure.
[0038] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the ends of the circumferential reinforcing columns 4, i.e., the two ends, are respectively located at the first intersection 23 and the second intersection 33, and the ends of the circumferential reinforcing columns 4 are respectively fixedly connected with circumferential spacers 41. One end of the circumferential spacer 41 at the top is fixedly connected with the circumferential reinforcing column 4, and the other end is fixedly connected with the first intersection 23. One end of the circumferential spacer 41 at the bottom is fixedly connected with the circumferential reinforcing column 4, and the other end is fixedly connected with the second intersection 33.
[0039] The circumferential spacers 41 are provided with central holes, and the center of the circumferential spacer 41 is fixedly welded with the circumferential reinforcing column 4, and the center of the circumferential spacer 41 is fixedly welded with the first intersection 23 and the second intersection 33. The surface area of the circumferential spacer 41 is greater than the surface area of the end of the circumferential reinforcing column 4, which improves the supporting capacity of the circumferential reinforcing column 4 and reduces the unit force exerted by the circumferential reinforcing column 4 on the first intersection 23 and the second intersection 33.
[0040] A center reinforcing column 5 is vertically arranged inside the cab body 1, and the center reinforcing column 5 is located on the center axis of the cab body 1 and on the side of the cab body 1 close to the rear door, and the center reinforcing column 5 is located inside the vertical projection of the radar mast, and the center reinforcing column 5 and the structure at the rear door of the cab body 1 can support the weight of the radar mast.
[0041] The center reinforcing column 5 is located on the first intersection 23 and the second intersection 33, and the end of the center reinforcing column 5 is fixedly connected with the center gasket 51, and one end of the center gasket 51 at the top is fixedly connected with the center reinforcing column 5, and the other end is fixedly connected with the first intersection 23. One end of the center gasket 51 at the bottom is fixedly connected with the center reinforcing column 5, and the other end is fixedly connected with the second intersection 33.
[0042] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, the center reinforcing column 5 is arranged with a center opening, and the center of the center reinforcing column 5 is fixedly welded between the center gasket 51 and the first intersection 23 and the second intersection 33. The surface area of the center gasket 51 is greater than the surface area of the end of the center reinforcing column 5, which improves the supporting capacity of the center reinforcing column 5 and reduces the unit force exerted by the center reinforcing column 5 on the first intersection 23 and the second intersection 33.
[0043] The outer side of the center reinforcing column 5 is surrounded by a decorative wall, and the decorative wall completely surrounds the outer side wall of the center reinforcing column 5, and the inner side wall of the decorative wall and the outer side wall of the center reinforcing column 5 are spaced apart to provide space for installing air pipes and cable channels.
[0044] In the present application, the term "a plurality of" means at least two or at least two or more, unless otherwise explicitly limited. The terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be broadly understood, for example, "connecting" can be fixedly connected, or detachably connected, or integrally connected; "connecting" can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0045] In the description of the present application, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "a specific embodiment" and the like mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.
Claims
1. An ice class vessel 360° visibility bridge structure wherein, The peripheral reinforcing column (4) is fixedly connected at the end to the structural girder, and the central reinforcing column (5) is fixedly connected at the end to the structural girder.
2. The ice class vessel 360-degree visibility cab structure of claim 1, wherein, The end of the peripheral reinforcing column (4) is located at the intersection of two structural girders, and the end of the central reinforcing column (5) is located at the intersection of two structural girders.
3. The ice class vessel 360 degree visibility cab arrangement of claim 1, wherein, The end of the peripheral reinforcing column (4) is fixedly connected with a peripheral gasket (41), and the edge area of the peripheral gasket (41) is larger than the end area of the peripheral reinforcing column (4).
4. The ice class vessel 360 degree visibility cab arrangement of claim 3, wherein, The center of the peripheral gasket (41) is fixedly connected with the peripheral reinforcing column (4).
5. The ice class vessel 360 degree visibility cab arrangement of claim 1, wherein, The end of the central reinforcing column (5) is fixedly connected with a central gasket (51), and the edge area of the central gasket (51) is larger than the end area of the central reinforcing column (5).
6. The ice class vessel 360 degree visibility cab arrangement of claim 5, wherein, The center of the central gasket (51) is fixedly connected with the central reinforcing column (5).
7. Ice-class 360° visibility pilothouse structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The position of the central reinforcing column (5) is opposite to the projection of the radar mast in the vertical direction.
8. The ice class vessel 360-degree visibility cab arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The outside of the central reinforcing column (5) is surrounded by a decorative wall.
9. The ice-class 360° visibility pilothouse structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, A plurality of peripheral reinforcing columns (4) are arranged at the four corners of the cab body (1).
10. The ice class vessel 360-degree visibility cab arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The plurality of peripheral reinforcing columns (4) are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the cab body (1) where the central reinforcing column (5) is located.
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