Floating Structure Oblique Ties Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mariculture structures face issues with flexing strain, traction, compression, shear strength, and torsion forces due to the weight of cultivated marine species, leading to stability and material deterioration problems, particularly in the connecting links of floating platforms.
Innovation Solution
A floating structure design featuring metallic tubes with obliquely extending ties and complementary fastening parts, including elastic joints and screws, to connect the framework components, reducing torsion stresses and allowing for easy assembly and maintenance, while using materials resistant to outdoor conditions like high-density polythene or metal alloys.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional connecting links (synthetic plastic pieces with double fastening or connecting bolts) are used to join framework components, then the structure can be assembled, but the links frequently break due to tearing and require constant adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting link is divided into two separate fastening parts: a first fastening part incorporated to the tie extending from the metallic tube, and a second independent fastening part that encircles the tube periphery. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally, with the first part providing anchoring and the second part providing encirclement and tension distribution, thereby preventing the tearing that causes conventional links to break.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines two fastening mechanisms (the first fastening part anchored to the tie and the second fastening part encircling the tube) into a unified connecting system. This merging creates a more robust connection that distributes stresses more effectively across the joint, eliminating the single-point failure mode of conventional links and significantly improving durability while reducing maintenance needs.
2Strength
If the framework uses traditional rigid connections to support cultivation weight, then structural strength is maintained, but torsion forces and flexing strain cause girders to crack and break
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the connection parameters by introducing a flexible encirclement mechanism (second fastening part) that allows for controlled movement and stress distribution. This modifies how forces are transmitted through the framework, converting rigid stress concentration into distributed flexible connection, thereby preventing crack propagation while maintaining load-bearing capacity.
3Reliability
If materials resistant to outdoor conditions (high density polythene, metal alloys) are used for girders and links, then durability is improved, but the complexity of assembly and connection increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the connection system into two distinct fastening parts with different functions, the invention simplifies the overall assembly process despite using durable materials. The first fastening part integrates with the tie, and the second fastening part independently encircles the tube, creating a modular connection system that is easier to assemble and maintain compared to traditional integrated rigid connections.
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AI summary
The structure includes a first plurality of tubes (1) and a second plurality of tubes (2) having a smaller diameter. The tubes of the first plurality of tubes (1) have an alignment of pairs of ties (3, 4) that extend obliquely upwards from the periphery thereof. The upper part of each tie (3) or (4) has a first fastening part (5) fitted to the periphery of the tubes (2) of a second plurality of tubes (2), complemented by an independent second fastening part (6) to which it is dismountably connected in order to maintain the two first (1) and second (2) pluralities of tubes connected.