Disclosure of Invention
The invention aims to provide a turnover centering mechanism for a vertical connector.
The technical scheme adopted for solving the technical problems is as follows: constructing a turnover centering mechanism for a vertical connector, comprising a base, a supporting structure and a turnover frame; the supporting structure is arranged on the base and used for supporting the turning-over frame; the turnover frame is rotatably arranged on the supporting structure and used for bearing the vertical connector and driving the vertical connector to rotate by a set angle, so that a joint connected with the hose of the vertical connector extends upwards along the direction vertical to the moon pool.
Preferably, the two groups of the supporting structures are arranged on the base at intervals;
The support structure comprises a first upright post which is perpendicular to the base;
the body turning frame can rotate and is detachably arranged on the first upright posts of the two groups of supporting structures.
Preferably, the turning frame comprises a frame body which bears the vertical connector and is detachably connected with a connecting seat on the vertical connector, wherein the connecting seat is used for connecting a sea base dish, and rotating shafts which are arranged on two opposite sides of the frame body and are rotatably connected with the first upright posts of the two groups of supporting structures.
Preferably, a locking structure for locking the rotating shaft with the first upright is arranged on the first upright;
One end of the first upright post is provided with a mounting groove for mounting the rotating shaft;
The locking structure comprises a locking hook, a locking piece and a locking piece, wherein one end of the locking hook is rotatably arranged on the first upright, the other end of the locking hook is detachably connected with the first upright and can cover the mounting groove, and the locking piece is used for locking the locking hook with the first upright to enable the locking hook and the mounting groove to form an axle hole;
And a limiting structure matched with the locking structure for limiting is arranged on the rotating shaft.
Preferably, a cat ladder is arranged on the first upright post.
Preferably, the support structure further comprises a second upright, one end of which is connected with the first upright, and the other end of which is connected with the base and is obliquely arranged.
Preferably, the base comprises a first supporting beam and a second supporting beam which are arranged at intervals, a first base body detachably arranged on the first supporting beam, and a second base body detachably arranged on the second supporting beam and detachably spliced with the first base body;
The support structure is arranged on the first seat body.
Preferably, the second base is provided with a support table for supporting the vertical connector which rotates by a set angle.
Preferably, a first hoisting structure is arranged on the base;
And/or the body turning frame is provided with a second hoisting structure.
Preferably, the body turning frame is provided with a connecting structure detachably connected with the vertical connector.
The turnover centering mechanism for the vertical connector has the following beneficial effects: this a upset centering mechanism for perpendicular connector accessible rotates the turn-over frame that bears perpendicular connector, drives perpendicular connector through the turn-over frame and rotates the setting angle and make the joint that perpendicular connector and hose are connected upwards extend along perpendicular to moon pool direction and set up to be convenient for the connection of hose, and the going on of hose perpendicular laying can improve the efficiency that the hose was laid perpendicularly, practices thrift the cost of labor.
Detailed Description
For a clearer understanding of technical features, objects and effects of the present invention, a detailed description of embodiments of the present invention will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 2-4 illustrate some preferred embodiments of the flip-centering mechanism for a vertical connector of the present invention. The overturning centering mechanism for the vertical connector can be used for overturning the vertical connector 100 by a set angle, so that the vertical connector 100 is vertically connected with a hose, the hose is vertically paved, the hose vertical paving efficiency can be improved, and the labor cost is saved. In this embodiment, the vertical connector 100 may be a "goose neck" type vertical connector 100 shown in fig. 1.
Further, in some embodiments, the flip-centering mechanism for the vertical connector may include a base 10, a support structure 20, and a turn-over stand 30. The base 10 may rest on a platform. The support structure 20 can be disposed on the base 10 and can be used to support the turnover frame 30. The turnover frame 30 is rotatably mounted on the supporting structure 20, and can be used for carrying the vertical connector 100 and driving the vertical connector 100 to rotate by a set angle so that the joint 102 of the vertical connector 100 and the hose extends upwards along the direction perpendicular to the moon pool. In some embodiments, the set angle may be 0 to 120 degrees, although it is understood that in other embodiments, the set angle may not be limited to 0 to 120 degrees.
Further, as shown in fig. 5, in some embodiments, the base 10 may include a first support beam 11, a second support beam 12, a first base 13, and a second base 14.
The first support beam 11 and the second support beam 12 may be disposed at intervals, and in some embodiments, the first support beam 11 and the second support beam 12 may be formed of steel, which may be strip-shaped, and the first support beam 11 and the second support beam 12 may be disposed side by side and parallel.
The first base 13 may be a frame structure, the first base 13 may be disposed on the first support beam 11, and in some embodiments, the first base 13 may be detachably connected to the first support beam 11 by a connection component. Of course, it will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the first base 13 may be welded to the first support beam 11. The first base 13 may include a plurality of third support beams 131 arranged side by side and at intervals, and two fourth support beams 132 disposed at two ends of the third support beams 131 and connected to the third support beams 131, wherein one fourth support beam 132 may be disposed on the first support beam 11, and the other fourth support beam 132 may be spliced with the second base 14.
In some embodiments, the second base 14 can be disposed on the second support beam 12 and can be spliced with the first base 13. The second base 14 is detachably connected to the first base 13. In some embodiments, the second base 14 can be detachably connected to the first base 13 by providing a connection component. The connection assembly may be a screw. In some embodiments, the second base 14 can be detachably connected to the second support beam 12 by providing a connection assembly, which can be a screw, although it is understood that in other embodiments, the second base 14 can be fixed to the second support beam 12 by welding. In some embodiments, the second base 14 may include a plurality of fifth supporting beams 141 disposed at intervals and side by side, and a length direction of the plurality of fifth supporting beams 141 is consistent with a length direction of the third supporting beam 131. One end of the fifth support beam 141 may be connected to the second base 14, and the other end may be connected to the second support beam 12. In some embodiments, a support stand 142 may be disposed on the second base 14, and the support stand 142 may be disposed on a fifth support beam 141 disposed in the middle and may be welded to the fifth support beam 141. The support table 142 may be used to support the vertical connector 100 for a set angle of rotation.
Further, in some embodiments, the base 10 is provided with a first lifting structure 15. The first lifting structure 15 may be disposed on the first support beam 11 and the second support beam 12. Of course, it will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the first lifting structure 15 may be provided only on the first support beam 11 or the second support beam 12. In some embodiments, the first lifting structure 15 may be a lifting lug that may be used in connection with a rigging to facilitate lifting of the base 10. In some embodiments, two lifting lugs may be disposed on each of the first support beam 11 and the second support beam 12 at intervals. Of course, it will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the first support beam 11 and the second support beam 12 are not limited to two lifting lugs. The first lifting structure 15 can realize the integrated lifting of the base 10, the vertical connector 100 and the turning frame 20.
Further, in some embodiments, D-rings may be disposed on two opposite sides of the base 10, and the D-rings may adjust the position of the base 10 on the moon pool 300 by using a chain block, so that the vertical connector 100 and the hose head end are aligned.
Further, in some embodiments, the support structure 20 may be disposed on the first base 13, and may be detachably connected to the first base 13 by providing a connection component. In some embodiments, the connection assembly may be a screw. Of course, it will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the support structure 20 may be secured to the first housing 13 by welding. In some embodiments, the supporting structures 20 may be two groups, and the two groups of supporting structures 20 may be disposed on the base 10 at intervals along the length direction of the first supporting beam 11.
In some embodiments, each set of support structures 20 may include a first upright 21, and a second upright 22. In some embodiments, the first upright 21 can be disposed perpendicular to the base 10, in particular, in some embodiments, the first upright 21 can be disposed perpendicular to the fourth support beam 132 and can be detachably connected to the fourth support beam 132 by providing a connection assembly, which in some embodiments can be a bolt. The first post 21 may be generally cylindrical and may be formed of steel, although it is understood that in other embodiments the first post 21 may not be limited to being cylindrical and may not be limited to being steel. In some embodiments, a mounting groove 211 may be disposed at one end of the first pillar 21, and the mounting groove 211 may be an arc-shaped groove. The mounting groove 211 is used for mounting the rotating shaft 32 of the turnover frame 30. In some embodiments, one end of the second upright 22 may be connected to the first upright 21, and the other end may be connected to the base 10 and may be disposed obliquely, so as to form a herringbone arrangement with the first upright 21. In some embodiments, one end of the second upright 22 may be welded to the first upright 21, and the other end may be disposed on the third support beam 131 and may be detachably connected to the third support beam 131 by providing a connection component, which in some embodiments may be a bolt. The support structure is easily removed by detachably connecting the first and second uprights 21, 22 to the base 10.
Further, in some embodiments, a locking structure 23 may be disposed on the first upright 21, and the locking structure 23 may be used to lock the rotation axis of the turnover frame 30 with the first upright 21. In some embodiments, the locking structure 23 can be disposed at an end of the first upright 21 away from the base 10. In some embodiments, the locking structure 23 may include a locking hook 231 and a locking member. One end of the latch hook 231 is rotatably disposed on the first upright 21, specifically, in some embodiments, the latch hook 231 may be hinged to the first upright 21 by providing a hinge structure, and the other end of the latch hook 231 may be detachably connected to the first upright 21. In some embodiments, the latch hook 231 may have a circular shape and may cover the mounting groove 211 by rotating, when the latch hook 231 is locked with the first pillar 21, the latch hook 231 may form an axle hole 210 with the mounting groove 211, and the axle hole 210 may be rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft 32. The locking member may be disposed at one end of the locking hook 231, and may be used to lock the locking hook 231 with the first pillar 21. In some embodiments, the locking element may be a bolt. By providing this locking structure, the rotation shaft of the body turning frame 30 can be prevented from jumping out of the mounting groove 211 during turning.
Further, in some embodiments, a ladder 24 may be disposed on the first upright 21, and the ladder 24 may include a plurality of steps disposed on a sidewall of the first upright 21 side by side along a longitudinal direction of the first upright 21. The ladder stand 24 may be used for an operator to climb, facilitating the operator to remove the securing plates and securing rigging between the vertical connector 100 and the turn-over stand 30.
Further, as shown in fig. 6, in some embodiments, the turnover frame 30 is rotatably and detachably mounted on the first upright 21 of the two sets of support structures 20, and can rotate between the two sets of support structures 20, and the turnover frame 30 can be easily removed by detachably connecting the turnover frame 30 with the first upright 21. In some embodiments, the turnover frame 30 may include a frame body 31 and a rotating shaft 32. The frame 31 may have a rectangular frame structure. In some embodiments, the frame 31 may be a metal frame, and in particular, the frame 31 may be made of steel. Of course, it will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the frame 31 may not be limited to being formed of steel. The frame 31 is used for carrying the vertical connector 100 and is detachably connected with the connection base 101 on the vertical connector 100. In some embodiments, the two rotating shafts 32 may be disposed on two opposite sides of the frame 31, and may be protruded from two opposite sides of the frame 31, and may be rotatably connected to the two first posts 21, specifically, the two rotating shafts 32 may be respectively clamped into the mounting grooves 211 of the two first posts 21, and may be locked to the first posts 21 by the locking structure 23. In some embodiments, a limiting structure 321 may be disposed on the rotating shaft 32, and the limiting structure 321 may be used to cooperate with the locking structure 23 to limit. In some embodiments, the limiting structure 321 may include a limiting plate 3211 disposed at one end of the rotating shaft 32 away from the frame 31, and a limiting ring plate 3212 sleeved on the rotating shaft 32 of the frame and spaced apart from the limiting plate 3211 to form a limiting groove. After the rotating shaft 32 is installed in the installation groove 211, the locking hook 231 can be rotated, the locking hook 231 is clamped into a limiting groove formed by the limiting baffle plate 3211 and the limiting ring plate 3212, and then one end of the locking hook 321 is connected and fixed with the first upright 21 by adopting a locking piece.
Further, in some embodiments, the turnover frame 30 is provided with a connection structure 33, and the connection structure 33 may be detachably connected to the vertical connector 100. In some embodiments, the connection structure 33 may be a connection fixing plate, which may be disposed on the frame 31 and may be connected to and fix the connection base 101 of the vertical connector 100, and the connection fixing plate may be plural and may be disposed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the frame 31, in particular, in use, the connection fixing plate may be disposed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the connection base 101 of the vertical connector 100 and may extend along the radial direction of the connection base 101 to be connected to and fixed with the connection base 101.
Further, in some embodiments, a second lifting structure 34 may be provided on the turnover frame 30, and the second lifting structure 34 may be used to connect with a rigging for lifting and rotating the turnover frame 30 by an external device. In some embodiments, the second lifting structure 34 may be a plurality of lifting lugs, and the plurality of lifting lugs may be disposed on the frame 31 at intervals and may be fixed with the frame 31 by welding.
Further, in some embodiments, a positioning plate 35 may be disposed on the frame 31, one end of the positioning plate 35 may be a slant, and the slant of the positioning plate 35 may be attached to the tapered surface of the connection seat 101 to be cooperatively positioned with the connection seat 101. In some embodiments, the positioning plate 35 can be detachably mounted on the frame 31 by providing a connection assembly. In some embodiments, the connection assembly may be a screw or bolt.
As shown in fig. 2 to 4, when the turnover centering mechanism for the vertical connector is embodied, the 'goose neck' -shaped vertical connector is placed on the turnover frame 30, six connecting and fixing plates are installed to fix the vertical connector 100 and the turnover frame 30 together. The vertical connector 100 and the turn-over stand 30 are then integrally lifted. The vertical connector 100 and the turn-over stand 30 are hung above the base 10, the rotation shaft 32 of the turn-over stand 30 is put into the installation groove 211 of the first upright 21, the locking structure 23 is closed, and the bolts are screwed. The direction and height of the crane are slowly adjusted so that the turn-over stand 30 rotates about the rotation shaft 32, allowing the "goose neck" type vertical connector to slowly fall onto the base 10. Through the lug on the base 10, hang the perpendicular connector of "goose neck" that turns over and base 10 on moon pool 300, the position is close to moon pool 300 center as far as possible, then adjust the position of base 10 through chain block, when the hose head end passes through the tensioning ware and presss from both sides tightly, accomplish the connection of perpendicular connector of "goose neck" and hose head end. The hose 200 is lifted up by the tensioner by a certain height so that the "goose neck" type vertical connector is separated from the base 10, the other end of the "goose neck" type vertical connector is lifted by the crane at the side of the moon pool 300, at this time, the six connecting fixing plates on the body turning frame 30 are removed, the body turning frame 30 and the supporting structure 20 are removed, the base 10 is removed from the center of the moon pool 300, so that the moon pool 300 is opened, and the hose 200 and the vertical connector 100 are continuously laid through the moon pool.
It is to be understood that the above examples only represent preferred embodiments of the present invention, which are described in more detail and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention; it should be noted that, for a person skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several variations and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention; therefore, all changes and modifications that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.