Offshore Charging Platform With Dynamic Arms and Level Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing offshore charging solutions for electrically driven water vessels lack comprehensive facilities, level adjustable supports, dynamic mounts, thermal management, and integrated communication systems, limiting their operational efficiency and sustainability.
Innovation Solution
An offshore charging station (OCS) with level adjustable floats and bottom rest supporting constructions, dynamic arms, thermal management systems, cloud-based communication, and hydrogen powering capabilities, enabling static and dynamic wireless charging, and integrated marine engineering constructions for efficient energy transfer and vessel servicing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed offshore charging structures are used, then construction simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different vessel sizes and water levels is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station employs dynamic arms with multiple degrees of freedom that can move and adjust their position to accommodate vessels of different sizes and water levels. The supporting constructions include level-adjustable mechanisms that adapt to varying tidal conditions and vessel drafts, transforming a static structure into a dynamic system capable of real-time adaptation.
Solution Approach 2:
The offshore charging station is designed as a multi-functional platform that can serve different types of electrically driven water vessels simultaneously. The dynamic mounting system and adjustable supporting constructions enable the same infrastructure to charge various vessel types including boats, yachts, and larger vessels, making the system universal rather than specialized for a single vessel type.
2Productivity
If comprehensive facilities and systems are integrated into the offshore charging station, then operational efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple previously separate functions into a single unified offshore charging station platform. Thermal management systems, wireless charging interfaces, cloud-based communication systems, payment terminals, and marine facilities are combined into one coordinated structure, improving operational efficiency by having all systems available at a single location while managing complexity through integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
A cloud-based communication system serves as an intermediary that coordinates between various components of the charging station including wireless charging interfaces, thermal management systems, and payment terminals. This intermediary layer manages the complexity of inter-system communication and control, allowing each subsystem to operate efficiently while maintaining overall system coordination.
3Reliability
If thermal management systems are added to the charging station, then reliability of charging operations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal management system is designed to autonomously monitor and regulate temperatures of charging components and battery systems. The system includes temperature sensors and cooling mechanisms that automatically activate when thermal thresholds are exceeded, providing self-regulating thermal control that enhances reliability without requiring complex manual intervention systems.
4Ease of operation
If wireless charging interfaces are implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical plug-and-play charging interfaces with wireless charging technology. Electromagnetic induction or resonance-based wireless power transfer systems eliminate the need for physical cable connections and manual plugging operations, significantly improving ease of operation. The dynamic arms position wireless charging interfaces in proximity to vessel charging receptacles, enabling contactless power transfer.
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
Enhances operational efficiency, reduces on-board battery requirements, minimizes environmental impact, and provides flexible and efficient charging solutions for electric water vessels, supporting sustainable marine transportation.
Implementation Method 1
one or more chargers (105) with one or more charging interfaces (106) for wired/wireless charging/discharging
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an offshore charging station (OCS) for water vessels at least partially electrically driven comprising one or more chargers with one or more charging interfaces for wired/wireless static/dynamic charging/discharging and supported by various supporting constructions. The OCS may further comprise charging interface mounts, marine engineering constructions, facilities, operational security control elements, thermal management systems, marine attachments, payment terminals. The OCS may be part of a cloud-based communication system, a hydrogen powering system, a marine fuelling system, a marine rechargeable power source system comprising a rechargeable power source, a source management system, a buoyant or a nonbuoyant container, a charging interface, a mobility device, a payment terminal, a thermal management system, a power source. The OCS and the marine rechargeable power source may provide data transmissions and may be provided in a modular system. An offshore swapping method using the marine rechargeable power source is proposed.