Awning device for open deck of cruise ship and ship comprising same

Abstract

An awning device for an open deck of a cruise ship and a ship comprising same. The awning device for an open deck of a cruise ship comprises a plurality of rail trolleys (1); railings (2) are oppositely disposed on two sides of the deck of the cruise ship; the plurality of rail trolleys (1) are respectively disposed on the oppositely disposed railings (2); and the plurality of rail trolleys (1) are movable along the railings (2).

Description

Cruise ship open deck canopy installations and vessels containing them

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application 2024116347383, filed on November 15, 2024. The entire contents of the aforementioned Chinese patent application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a cruise ship open deck canopy device and a ship comprising the same. Background Technology

[0003] Cruise ship canopy systems are devices installed on the open decks of cruise ships to provide retractable roofs for public areas. Common cruise ship open deck sunshades or rain shelters are generally fixed, installed around pools or other public areas, allowing guests to still enjoy the services of the open deck public areas even in strong sunlight or rain. While these devices are cost-effective and easy to install, they are not adjustable and cannot meet the operational needs of different environmental conditions.

[0004] To address the issue of fixed canopies being unable to be retracted or adjusted, a new cruise ship glass canopy system employing an electrically operated folding and sliding structure has been developed. Taking the domestically built first large cruise ship, "Idaho," as an example, its canopy is positioned above the beach club and can be opened when weather and sea conditions are favorable, allowing passengers in the beach club to enjoy sunbathing at sea. This track-mounted canopy consists of four sub-units, with a total structural weight of 23.8 tons and a covering area of ​​457.6 square meters. 2 Although this canopy device can achieve the effect of raising and lowering the canopy, it requires large-scale hoisting equipment for installation, from the transportation and assembly of raw materials to hoisting onto the ship, and each stage of installation places high demands on the process and methods. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing skylight device, which has high installation requirements and relies on large hoisting equipment, and to provide a cruise ship open deck skylight device and a ship containing it.

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0007] The present invention provides a cruise ship open deck canopy device, which includes a plurality of railcars. The cruise ship deck is provided with railings on both sides facing each other. The plurality of railcars are respectively arranged on the railings facing each other and can move along the railings.

[0008] In this design, railings are installed on both sides of the cruise ship's open deck, and the railings are positioned precisely along the outer contour of the area to be covered by the open deck. Therefore, utilizing the existing railings as the track for the canopy device avoids the need for additional tracks. This invention simplifies the structure of the cruise ship's open deck canopy device by placing track vehicles on the ship's railings and allowing them to move along the railings, thus reducing the overall size and weight of the device. Furthermore, each pair of relatively opposite track vehicles is considered a structural sub-unit, and the mass and volume of each sub-unit are significantly smaller than those of existing cruise ship glass canopy systems, resulting in lower installation difficulty and eliminating the need for large hoisting equipment.

[0009] Preferably, a thin film is provided between every two oppositely positioned track vehicles.

[0010] In this solution, the cruise ship canopy needs to cover a large area, so the glass used in existing technologies is very bulky and requires large lifting equipment such as gantry cranes to complete the installation. By placing a membrane between the relatively positioned track vehicles, the use of glass can be avoided, further reducing the overall size and weight of the device, and the installation is simple and does not require large lifting equipment.

[0011] Preferably, each of the railcars includes a car body and a support, the support being disposed on the car body and connected to the support of the railcar disposed on the opposite side, and the support having reinforcing ribs at the corners.

[0012] In this design, since the support spans both sides of the cruise ship and has no support in the middle, the stability of the support can be improved by adding reinforcing ribs at the corners of the support, thus preventing damage to the device caused by the ship's turbulence during navigation.

[0013] Preferably, the reinforcing rib includes a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib, the first reinforcing rib connecting the two sides of the corner of the bracket, and the second reinforcing rib extending from the middle area of ​​the first reinforcing rib toward the corner of the bracket and connecting thereto.

[0014] In this design, due to the large span of the support structure, the stability can be further improved by adding two reinforcing ribs. The first reinforcing rib is inclined and supported on both sides of the corner of the support structure, forming a stable triangular support structure that can provide a certain amount of support force. At the same time, the second reinforcing rib connects from the middle area of ​​the first reinforcing rib to the corner of the support structure, further dividing the original triangular support structure into smaller triangular structures, which further improves the stability of the support.

[0015] Preferably, the support is made of aluminum alloy.

[0016] In this solution, since aluminum alloy has both high strength and light weight, the weight of the device can be further reduced by using aluminum alloy as the material for the bracket.

[0017] Preferably, the railcar further includes a ranging device and an alarm device, the ranging device being oriented toward the forward and / or backward direction of the railcar, and the ranging device being electrically connected to the alarm device.

[0018] In this solution, by installing ranging devices at the forward or backward ends of the track vehicle's movement direction, it is possible to monitor at all times whether there are obstacles on the track vehicle's running path. In particular, when passengers are holding onto the railing, an alarm device connected by electricity can be activated to prevent passenger injury and unnecessary equipment damage.

[0019] Preferably, the railcar further includes a locking device electrically connected to the ranging device; and / or, the railcar further includes an audio device electrically connected to the ranging device.

[0020] In this design, a locking device is installed on the track vehicle to brake and stop the operation in time when the ranging equipment detects an obstacle, thereby further preventing passenger injury and equipment damage. An audio system is also installed on the track vehicle, which serves two purposes: firstly, it alerts passengers to obstacles detected by the ranging equipment; secondly, the audio system can play music, providing a more comfortable experience for passengers.

[0021] A vessel comprising, as described above, a cruise ship open deck canopy installation.

[0022] In this design, railings are installed on both sides of the cruise ship's open deck, and the railings are positioned precisely along the outer contour of the area to be covered by the open deck. Therefore, utilizing the existing railings as the track for the canopy device avoids the need for additional tracks. This invention simplifies the structure of the cruise ship's open deck canopy device by placing track vehicles on the ship's railings and allowing them to move along the railings, thus reducing the overall size and weight of the device. Furthermore, each pair of relatively opposite track vehicles is considered a structural sub-unit, and the mass and volume of each sub-unit are significantly smaller than those of existing cruise ship glass canopy systems, resulting in lower installation difficulty and eliminating the need for large hoisting equipment.

[0023] Preferably, the railing has grooves on both sides in the horizontal direction, and the bottom of the track vehicle has a groove. The groove is engaged with the railing and the bottom of the track vehicle extends to the height of the groove. The track vehicle also includes a drive wheel, which is disposed in the groove and makes frictional contact with the side wall of the groove.

[0024] In this solution, by setting grooves on the railcar, the railcar can be secured to the railing. At the same time, by placing the power wheel inside the groove, the power wheel is prevented from being exposed, thereby preventing the railcar from running over passengers and causing injury, and also reducing the risk of the power wheel being damaged by external forces.

[0025] Preferably, the railcar further includes guide wheels disposed within the groove and in frictional contact with the bottom wall of the chute; and / or, each railcar further includes a drive motor and a remote control device, the remote control device being electrically connected to the drive motor, the drive wheel and the guide wheel being electrically connected to the drive motor, and the remote control device being used to control the raising and lowering of the cruise ship's open deck canopy device.

[0026] In this design, guide wheels are installed in the grooves of the track vehicle, and these guide wheels make frictional contact with the bottom wall of the chute. This allows the guide wheels to provide steering force when the track vehicle travels through curved sections, thus extending the applicability of the device beyond straight railing areas to include curved areas such as the bow or stern of a ship. Furthermore, each track vehicle is equipped with an individual drive motor that drives the power wheel, increasing the track vehicle's operating speed and reliability. A remote control device allows the information data of the railings and handrails forming the track to be pre-input into the control system, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the canopy.

[0027] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows:

[0028] The present invention relates to a cruise ship open-air deck canopy device and a ship comprising the same device. Since cruise ships typically have railings on both sides of their open-air decks, and these railings are positioned precisely along the outer contour of the area to be covered by the open-air deck, utilizing the existing railings as the track for the canopy device avoids the need for additional tracks. This invention simplifies the structure of the cruise ship open-air deck canopy device by placing track vehicles on the ship's railings and allowing the track vehicles to move along the railings, thereby reducing the overall size and weight of the device. Furthermore, each pair of relatively opposite track vehicles is considered a structural sub-unit, and the mass and volume of each sub-unit are significantly smaller than those of existing cruise ship glass canopy systems, thus reducing installation difficulty and eliminating the need for large hoisting equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the cruise ship open deck canopy device in the open state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cruise ship open deck canopy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing rib structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 is a front view of the railcar according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of the railcar according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the railcar according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 7 is a front cross-sectional view of the railcar according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] Track vehicle 1, vehicle body 11, support 12, reinforcing rib 121, first reinforcing rib 1211, second reinforcing rib 1212, ranging device 13, alarm device 14, audio device 15, groove 16, drive wheel 17, guide wheel 18, transmission wheel 19, railing 2, slide 21, side wall 211, bottom wall 212, membrane 3. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to a preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings.

[0039] This embodiment provides a cruise ship open deck canopy device, as shown in Figures 1-5. It includes several railcars 1, and railings 2 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the cruise ship deck. The railcars 1 are arranged on the opposite railings 2 and can move along the railings 2.

[0040] Therefore, since railings 2 are installed on both sides of the open deck of a cruise ship, and the position of the railings 2 is exactly the outer contour of the area that the open deck needs to be covered, using the existing railings 2 as the track for the canopy device can avoid the need for additional tracks. This invention simplifies the structure of the cruise ship open deck canopy device by placing the track cart 1 on the ship's railings 2 and allowing the track cart 1 to move along the railings 2, thereby reducing the overall size and weight of the device. Furthermore, considering each pair of relatively opposite track carts 1 as a structural sub-unit, the mass and volume of each structural sub-unit are much smaller than the existing cruise ship glass canopy system, thus reducing installation difficulty and eliminating the need for large hoisting equipment. At the same time, the difficulty and cost of repair in case of accidental damage are significantly reduced compared to existing canopy systems.

[0041] In this embodiment, the railings 2 on both sides of the cruise ship's open deck serve as tracks, on which multiple frame-shaped track carriages 1 spanning the port and starboard sides are placed. The track carriages 1 are movable along the railings 2, meaning they can move on the surface of the railings 2 along their direction of arrangement. Each pair of track carriages 1 is arranged as a group, and a membrane 3 is placed between each group of two opposing track carriages 1. The cruise ship canopy needs to cover a large area, therefore the glass used in existing technologies is very bulky and requires large lifting equipment such as gantry cranes for installation. By placing the membrane 3 between the opposing track carriages 1, the use of glass can be avoided, further reducing the overall size and weight of the device, and installation is simple and does not require large lifting equipment.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in this embodiment, the film 3 is supported by a bracket 12. Each track vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 11 and a bracket 12. The bracket 12 is disposed on the vehicle body 11 and connected to the bracket 12 of the opposite track vehicle 1. The film 3 is sleeved on the bracket 12. In other embodiments, those skilled in the art can choose other methods of erecting the canopy.

[0043] Specifically, as shown in Figure 3, a reinforcing rib 121 is provided at the corner of the bracket 12.

[0044] Therefore, since the support 12 spans both sides of the entire cruise ship and has no support in the middle, the stability of the support 12 can be improved by setting reinforcing ribs 121 at the corners of the support 12, thus preventing damage to the device caused by the turbulence of the ship during navigation.

[0045] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 121 includes a first reinforcing rib 1211 and a second reinforcing rib 1212. The first reinforcing rib 1211 connects the two sides of the corner of the support 12, and the second reinforcing rib 1212 extends from the middle area of ​​the first reinforcing rib 1211 towards the corner of the support 12 and connects thereto. The first reinforcing rib 1211 can be bent at an angle from the connection point of the first reinforcing rib 1211 towards the direction closer to the second reinforcing rib 1212. Since the span of the support 12 is large, the stability of the support 12 can be further improved by setting two reinforcing ribs 121. The first reinforcing rib 1211 is inclined and supported on both sides of the corner of the support 12, thereby forming a stable triangular support structure, which can provide a certain supporting force. At the same time, the second reinforcing rib 1212 connects from the middle area of ​​the first reinforcing rib 1211 to the corner of the support 12, so that the original triangular support structure is further divided into smaller triangular structures, which further improves the stability of the support.

[0046] Specifically, the material of the bracket 12 is aluminum alloy.

[0047] Therefore, since aluminum alloys possess both high strength and lightweight properties, the weight of the device can be further reduced by using aluminum alloy as the material for the support 12. In other embodiments, those skilled in the art can also choose other low-cost, lightweight materials.

[0048] Specifically, as shown in Figure 4, the railcar 1 also includes a ranging device 13 and an alarm device 14. The ranging device 13 faces the forward or backward direction of the railcar 1, and the ranging device 13 is electrically connected to the alarm device 14.

[0049] Therefore, by setting a ranging device 13 at the forward or backward end of the track vehicle 1, it is possible to monitor at all times whether there are obstacles on the running path of the track vehicle 1. In particular, when passengers are holding onto the railing 2, an alarm can be issued through the electrically connected alarm device 14 to avoid passenger injury and unnecessary equipment damage.

[0050] In this embodiment, the ranging device 13 refers to a device that monitors the distance between the track vehicle 1 and objects in its direction of travel. The ranging device 13 is located at the front or rear end of the track vehicle 1 and faces the direction of travel of the track vehicle 1. Since the opening and closing of the cruise ship's open deck canopy device is achieved by moving the track vehicle 1 back and forth, the track vehicle 1 needs to operate both forward and backward. Therefore, preferably, the ranging device 13 is located at the front or rear end of the track vehicle 1. Using the ranging device 13 as the source of information on obstacles on the track vehicle 1's path, other devices can be electrically connected to the ranging device 13 to achieve different effects.

[0051] The ranging device 13 can be electrically connected to the alarm device 14, which can be a warning light. When a passenger is detected approaching, the warning light flashes to alert the passenger. A locking device can also be installed, electrically connected to the ranging device 13. By installing the locking device on the track vehicle 1, the ranging device 13 can brake and stop in time when it detects an obstacle, further preventing passenger injury and equipment damage. The track vehicle 1 can also be equipped with an audio device 15, electrically connected to the ranging device 13. The audio device 15 serves two purposes: firstly, it alerts the passenger when the ranging device 13 detects an obstacle; secondly, it can play music to provide a more comfortable experience for passengers. Preferably, the alarm device 14, locking device, and audio device 15 are installed simultaneously. When the ranging device 13 detects a passenger approaching, the alarm device 14 flashes a light to provide a visual warning; the locking device brakes in time to prevent further movement and potential passenger injury; and the audio device 15 broadcasts an alarm to provide an auditory warning.

[0052] This embodiment also provides a ship that includes the cruise ship open deck canopy device as described above.

[0053] Therefore, since railings 2 are installed on both sides of the open deck of a cruise ship, and the position of the railings 2 is exactly the outer contour of the area that the open deck needs to be covered, using the existing railings 2 as the track for the canopy device can avoid the need for additional tracks. This invention simplifies the structure of the cruise ship open deck canopy device by placing the track cart 1 on the ship's railings 2 and allowing the track cart 1 to move along the railings 2, thereby reducing the overall size and weight of the device. Furthermore, considering each pair of relatively opposite track carts 1 as a structural sub-unit, the mass and volume of each structural sub-unit are much smaller than the structure of existing cruise ship glass canopy systems, thus reducing installation difficulty and eliminating the need for large hoisting equipment.

[0054] Specifically, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, sliding grooves 21 are provided on both sides of the railing 2 in the horizontal direction, and a groove 16 is provided at the bottom of the track vehicle 1. The groove 16 is engaged on the railing 2 and the bottom of the track vehicle 1 extends to the height of the sliding groove 21. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the track vehicle 1 also includes a drive wheel 17, which is disposed in the groove 16 and makes frictional contact with the side wall surface 211 of the sliding groove 21.

[0055] Therefore, by providing a groove 16 on the railcar 1, the railcar 1 can be secured to the railing 2. Simultaneously, placing the drive wheel 17 inside the groove 16 prevents the drive wheel 17 from being exposed, thus avoiding the railcar 1 running over passengers and reducing the risk of external damage to the drive wheel 17. Furthermore, the drive wheel 17 has straight grooves on its tread. Straight grooves refer to continuous longitudinal grooves arranged along the circumference of the drive wheel 17's tread. Drive wheels 17 with this structure have lower rolling resistance and are less prone to slippage.

[0056] Specifically, the railcar 1 also includes a guide wheel 18, which is disposed in the groove 16 and in frictional contact with the bottom wall surface 212 of the slide 21; and / or, each railcar 1 also includes a drive motor and a remote control device, the remote control device being electrically connected to the drive motor, the power wheel 17 and the guide wheel 18 being electrically connected to the drive motor, and the remote control device being used to control the raising and lowering of the cruise ship's open deck canopy device.

[0057] Therefore, by setting guide wheels 18 in the grooves 16 of the track vehicle 1 and making the guide wheels 18 in frictional contact with the bottom wall surface 212 of the chute 21, the guide wheels 18 can provide steering force when the track vehicle 1 travels to the curved section. This allows the device to be used not only in the area of ​​the straight railing 2, but also in curved areas such as the bow or stern of a ship. Furthermore, each track vehicle 1 is equipped with a separate drive motor that drives the power wheel 17, which can increase the operating speed of the track vehicle 1 and improve its operational reliability. By setting a remote control device, the information data of the track formed by the handrails 2 can be input into the control system in advance, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the canopy.

[0058] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, the railcar 1 also includes several drive wheels 19, which drive the power wheels 17. The drive wheels 19 are located outside each power wheel 17 and are connected to each other by a drive belt. Ships can provide open-air deck canopies that can be opened or closed according to operational needs, thereby meeting operational requirements under different operating conditions.

[0059] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cruise ship open-air deck canopy device, characterized in that, It includes several railcars, with railings arranged opposite each other on both sides of the cruise ship deck. The railcars are arranged on the opposite railings and can move along the railings.

2. The cruise ship open-air deck canopy device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A thin film is provided between every two oppositely positioned track vehicles.

3. The cruise ship open-air deck canopy device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Each of the railcars includes a car body and a support frame. The support frame is mounted on the car body and connected to the support frame of the railcar on the opposite side. Reinforcing ribs are provided at the corners of the support frame.

4. The cruise ship open-air deck canopy device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The reinforcing ribs include a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib connects the two sides of the corner of the bracket, and the second reinforcing rib extends from the middle area of ​​the first reinforcing rib to the corner of the bracket and connects thereto.

5. The cruise ship open-air deck canopy device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The support is made of aluminum alloy.

6. The cruise ship open-air deck canopy device as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The railcar also includes a ranging device and an alarm device. The ranging device faces the forward and / or backward direction of the railcar, and the ranging device is electrically connected to the alarm device.

7. The cruise ship open-air deck canopy device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The railcar also includes a locking device, which is electrically connected to the ranging device; And / or, the railcar also includes an audio device electrically connected to the ranging device.

8. A ship, characterized in that, It includes the cruise ship open deck canopy device as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The vessel as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The railing has sliding grooves on both sides along its horizontal direction, and the bottom of the track vehicle has a groove. The groove is engaged with the railing and the bottom of the track vehicle extends to the height of the sliding groove. The track vehicle also includes a drive wheel, which is disposed in the groove and makes frictional contact with the side wall of the sliding groove.

10. The vessel as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The railcar also includes guide wheels, which are disposed in the groove and in frictional contact with the bottom wall of the chute; And / or, each of the railcars further includes a drive motor and a remote control device, the remote control device being electrically connected to the drive motor, the power wheel and the guide wheel being electrically connected to the drive motor, and the remote control device being used to control the deployment and retraction of the cruise ship's open deck canopy device.

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