Mooring Device Magnet Leaf Spring Hull Curvature
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mooring devices are insufficiently flexible to accommodate the irregular surface of ship hulls and are difficult to handle, lacking versatility in real-world applications.
Innovation Solution
The mooring device incorporates leaf springs and a ball and socket joint with counterweights, allowing magnets to adjust to hull curvature and maintain a balanced construction for easier handling and improved contact with the hull.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid frame is used to mount the magnet, then the structural stability is improved, but the ability to accommodate hull curvature is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple segments or links that can move relative to each other, allowing the frame to bend and conform to the curved surface of the ship hull while maintaining structural integrity through the interconnected segments
Solution Approach 2:
The frame is designed with dynamic characteristics, incorporating movable joints or flexible elements that allow it to adapt its shape to match the hull curvature, transforming from a static rigid structure to a dynamic adaptable structure
2Reliability
If the magnet surface is made perfectly perpendicular to the hull, then the magnetic contact is improved, but the ease of operation is worsened due to difficulty in alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The frame or mounting mechanism is designed to automatically self-align and self-adjust to achieve the correct perpendicular orientation of the magnet surface relative to the hull, eliminating the need for manual alignment adjustments by operators
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mooring device is designed with high flexibility to accommodate hull irregularities, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The frame incorporates flexible elements such as bellows structures, articulated links, or thin-walled components that can bend and deform to accommodate hull irregularities, providing high flexibility through simple geometric designs rather than complex mechanical systems
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration enhances flexibility and ease of use by enabling magnets to move in three degrees of freedom, ensuring complete contact with the hull for secure mooring and improved maneuverability.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet mounted in a frame, which frame is supported by the movable arm construction
Implementation Method 2
the frame is provided with at least one leaf spring, and the at least one magnet is supported by the at least one leaf spring
Implementation Method 3
The mooring device incorporates leaf springs and a ball and socket joint with counterweights
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AI summary
Mooring device for mooring a ship and comprising a base, a movable arm construction supported by the base, and at least one magnet mounted in a frame, which frame is supported by the movable arm construction, wherein the frame is provided with at least one leaf spring, and at least one magnet is supported by the at least one leaf spring. Further there is a hinge connected to the movable arm construction, and the frame comprises two beams on opposite sides of the hinge, wherein each beam supports at least one leaf spring and a magnet mounted on said at least one leaf spring.