JP3242174U - Buoyancy storage system by water vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

A buoyancy storage system for aquatic vehicles utilizing the levitation capabilities of decommissioned mobile platforms or ships. A buoyancy storage system includes a water vehicle (10), a first pivot support mechanism (20), a second pivot support mechanism (30), a ring cable (40), an electric mechanism, and a buoyancy ball (50). . The watercraft is towed to the target water area, water is injected into the watercraft to lower it to a predetermined height, the second pivot support mechanism is fixed to the base 110, and the ring cable is connected to the first pivot at both ends. It is wound around the dynamic support mechanism and the second pivot support mechanism, and further empties the stored water in the water vehicle, and the water vehicle floats and pulls the ring cable tightly. After water is poured into the buoyancy ball, the buoyancy ball automatically submerges, or the buoyancy ball is submerged through an electric mechanism, the water stored inside the buoyancy ball is discharged, and the buoyancy ball rises to the first level. Rotate the rotation support mechanism. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the field of buoyancy storage technology, and more particularly to a buoyancy storage system for water vehicles.

A conventional buoyancy storage system generally has a capstan fixed to the shore of the ocean, a fixed pulley fixed to the bottom of the water, one end of the cable as a free end wound around the fixed pulley and connected to the buoyancy ball, and the cable The other end is wrapped around a capstan to constrain the motion of the cable by a fixed pulley and to store and release energy by submerging and rising (or draining and rising) of the buoyancy ball. The capstan of the buoyancy storage system needs to be fixed to the shoreline and cannot be deployed in the near sea and away from the shoreline operating conditions, which affects the application range of the buoyancy storage system.

After the original functional attributes of conventional retired watercraft such as mobile platforms or ships reach the end of service life, the levitation function of the body of the vehicle does not reach the service life. When applied to a buoyancy storage system, it increases its service life, saves energy, reduces emissions, and improves the application range of the buoyancy storage system.

Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to make up for the deficiency that the application of the buoyancy storage system in the prior art is limited due to the need to install the buoyancy storage system along the near sea and along the shoreline. .

Therefore, the buoyancy storage system for aquatic vehicles provided by the present invention is:
a water vehicle suitable for surfacing to the surface of the sea;
a first rotation support mechanism rotatably provided on the water vehicle;
a second pivoting support mechanism adapted to be pivotably secured to the base;
a ring cable having both ends wound around the first rotation support mechanism and the second rotation support mechanism;
a motorized mechanism having a driving end connected to the first rotating support mechanism;
a buoyancy ball fixedly connected to said ring cable, said buoyancy ball suitable for filling and automatically submerging; or said motorized mechanism causing said ring cable to move. to submerge the buoyancy ball.

Optionally, in the above buoyancy storage system for aquatic vehicles, a plurality of the first rotation support mechanisms are provided, and the second rotation support mechanism, the electric motor mechanism, and the ring cable are all connected to the first rotation support mechanism. , and all the ring cables are fixedly connected to the buoyancy balls.

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, a clutch mechanism is provided between the first pivotal support mechanism and the motorized mechanism.

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, one buoyancy ball is provided, and the shape and size of the buoyancy ball are respectively adapted to the shape and size of the water vehicle.

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, the material of the buoyancy ball is a rigid material, the buoyancy ball is provided with a water inlet, the buoyancy ball is provided with a drain pump, and the buoyancy ball is provided with a water inlet. The lumen of is communicated with the atmosphere via a vent tube.

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, the water vehicle comprises a vent chamber communicating with the atmosphere, the vent pipe is a flexible hose, and both ends of the flexible hose are connected to the buoyancy balls. and the vent chamber, respectively.

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, the buoyancy ball comprises a plurality of independent compartments therein, each compartment being provided with the water inlet and the drain pump. .

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, both longitudinal sides of the ring cable pass through the buoyancy ball, the buoyancy ball is provided with a spacer, and the spacer is attached to the ring cable. The ring cable is wrapped so as to separate both longitudinal sides, and one of the two longitudinal sides of the ring cable is fixedly provided with respect to the spacer.

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, the first pivotal support mechanism and the second pivotal support mechanism are both fixed pulleys.

Optionally, in the above water vehicle buoyancy storage system, further comprising a positioning mechanism, said positioning mechanism having one end connected to said water vehicle and the other end connected to said water vehicle for maintaining said water vehicle at a target position. Suitable for being fixed to a base.

The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages.

1. The buoyancy storage system for aquatic vehicles provided by the present invention utilizes the levitation function of retired mobile platforms or ships to be used as aquatic vehicles, and the retired mobile platforms or ships are used for secondary development, Saving energy and extending the service life of decommissioned mobile platforms or vessels, the buoyancy storage system utilizes the levitation function of decommissioned mobile platforms or vessels, which pulls the ring cable above sea level to keep it firmly in place. It provides a moving passage for pulling, diving and floating of the buoyancy ball, and the buoyancy storage system can be installed in the deep sea area, greatly improving the application range of the buoyancy storage system, and the buoyancy storage system is used in combination with the deep sea wind field. can do.

2. The buoyancy storage system by water vehicle provided in the present invention can carry out the energy storage process by two ways: by driving the float to sink by the electric motor or by activating the pump, the power consumption is more flexible. The method can be realized, and it is easy to match with the energy variability and each other, and reach a more flexible new energy power consumption and matching level.

In order to describe the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly introduces the drawings that need to be used to describe the specific embodiments or the prior art. In addition, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

1 is a cross-sectional view along the width of a water vehicle of the buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle provided by the present invention; FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle provided in the present invention along the length of the water vehicle; FIG.

The following drawings are combined to describe the technical solutions of the present invention clearly and completely, obviously the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

In the description of the invention, the terms "center", "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. are indicated as what should be explained. Any orientation or positional relationship shown is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings and is merely for the purpose of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and any device or element referred to has a particular orientation. However, it is not intended to be construed or implied to be constructed or operated in any particular orientation and should not be construed as a limitation on the invention. Also, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used only to describe purpose and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

In the description of the present invention, the terms "attachment", "connection" and "coupling" should be understood broadly as what is to be explained, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, e.g. It may be a detachable connection, it may be integrally connected, it may be a mechanical connection, it may be an electrical connection, it may be a direct connection, or an intermediate medium may be used. It may be indirectly connected via the two elements, or may be communication inside the two elements. A person skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific situation.

Also, the technical features of different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not contradict each other.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle provided in this embodiment includes a water vehicle 10 suitable for surfacing on the sea surface 100 and a rotatable second water vehicle 10 provided on the water vehicle 10. 1 pivoting support mechanism 20, a second pivoting support mechanism 30 suitable for being rotatably fixed to the sea base 110, and both ends respectively comprising the first pivoting support mechanism 20 and the second pivoting mechanism. A ring cable 40 wound around the support mechanism 30, an electric mechanism whose drive end is connected to the first rotation support mechanism 20, and a buoyancy ball 50 fixedly connected to the ring cable 40, The buoyancy ball 50 is suitable for filling with water and automatically submerging, or the electric mechanism drives the ring cable 40 to move to submerge the buoyancy ball 50 .

When the water vehicle buoyancy storage system of this structure operates, first the water vehicle 10 is towed to a target water area, water is injected into the water vehicle 10 to make it sink to a predetermined height, and the second pivot support mechanism is operated. 30 is fixed to the marine base 110, and both ends of the ring cable 40 are wound around the first rotating support mechanism 20 and the second rotating support mechanism 30, respectively, and discharge the stored water in the water vehicle 10 to the sky. , the watercraft 10 levitates and pulls the ring cable 40 tight. In the initial state, the buoyancy ball 50 is close to the bottom of the water vehicle 10 , and the buoyancy ball 50 automatically submerges after water is poured into the interior of the buoyancy ball 50 , or the buoyancy ball 50 is automatically submerged through the ring cable 40 when the motorized mechanism operates. When the buoyancy ball 50 is driven to dive and release energy, the water stored inside the buoyancy ball 50 is discharged to the sky, and the buoyancy ball 50 rises to rotate the first rotation support mechanism 20. Then, the drive end of the electric mechanism is driven to rotate to generate power.

The buoyancy storage system of this structure utilizes the levitation function of the retired mobile platform or vessel to be a water vehicle 10, and the retired mobile platform or vessel can be used for secondary development to save energy and be retired. The buoyancy storage system utilizes the levitation function of the decommissioned mobile platform or vessel, which pulls the ring cable 40 above the sea surface 100 and pulls it tight, and the buoyancy ball 50 dives and floats are provided with a transfer passage, the buoyancy storage system can be installed in the deep sea area, greatly improving the application range of the buoyancy storage system, and the buoyancy storage system can be used in combination with the deep sea wind field. can.

Referring to FIG. 2, a plurality of first rotation support mechanisms 20 are provided, and the second rotation support mechanism 30, the electric mechanism, and the ring cable 40 all correspond to the first rotation support mechanisms 20 one-to-one. All ring cables 40 are fixedly connected to the buoyancy balls 50 . One small buoyancy ball 50 can be fixed to each ring cable 40, or all ring cables 40 jointly support a large volume buoyancy ball 50 to improve the power generation of buoyancy storage, and the storage system can be multiple When the buoyancy ball 50 is fixed through the ring cable 40, the buoyancy ball 50 can be stably supported, ensuring that the buoyancy ball 50 is stably submerged or floated, and the stability of the storage system is improved. Guarantee. For example, referring to FIG. 2, the watercraft 10 is provided with seven sets of first pivot support mechanisms 20 .

Optionally, ring cable 40 is wire rope.

Optionally, a clutch mechanism is provided between the first pivot support mechanism 20 and the motorized mechanism, the clutch mechanism disconnecting or disconnecting the first pivot support mechanism 20 and the motorized mechanism. used to maintain The storage system can control the operation of different number of motorized mechanisms based on the power generation demand, i.e. the clutch mechanism controls the different number of motorized mechanisms to maintain connection with the first pivot support mechanism 20. to adjust the amount of power generation. For example, the clutch mechanism is a clutch.

Preferably, one buoyancy ball 50 is provided, and the shape and size of the buoyancy ball 50 are adapted to the shape and size of the water vehicle 10, respectively. That is, when the full load displacement of the watercraft 10 is large, the watercraft 10 can support the buoyancy ball 50 with a large capacity, and the buoyancy ball 50 with a large capacity is adopted, and the internal volume of the buoyancy ball 50 is larger than that of the watercraft 10. The shape of the buoyancy ball 50 is adapted to the water vehicle 10, i.e. the alignment and extension direction of the buoyancy ball 50 is It is the same as the water vehicle 10, and a buoyancy ball 50 with a large capacity is provided below the water vehicle 10 to improve the power generation amount, and the ring cable 40 is easily arranged along the extension direction of the water vehicle 10. The buoyancy ball 50 is fixed by . For example, referring to FIG. 2, the water vehicle 10 has a ship shape as a whole, and accordingly, the buoyancy ball 50 has an elongated shape, and the buoyancy ball 50 extends along the extension direction of the water vehicle 10. If the cross-section of buoyancy ball 50 is circular, the cross-section of buoyancy ball 50 is circular, and if the cross-section of water vehicle 10 is square, the cross-section of buoyancy ball 50 is square. When a plurality of buoyancy balls 50 are provided, when one buoyancy ball 50 is fixed to each ring cable 40, a gap is provided between adjacent buoyancy balls 50 to prevent mutual collision between the buoyancy balls 50. is left, which reduces the working volume of the buoyancy ball 50, and the buoyancy storage system of this structure adopts one buoyancy ball 50, ensuring that the volume of the buoyancy ball 50 is less than the full load displacement of the watercraft 10. The volume of the buoyant ball 50 can be maximized on the premise that it does.

The material of the buoyancy ball 50 is a rigid material, the buoyancy ball 50 is provided with a water inlet 501, the buoyancy ball 50 is provided with a drainage pump 60, and the lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 is exposed to the atmosphere through a vent pipe 70. are in communication. The lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 communicates with the atmosphere through the vent tube 70, the internal pressure of the buoyancy ball 50 is atmospheric pressure, and the water vehicle 10 drains and pulls the ring cable 40 firmly, then the buoyancy ball 50 is below the water surface, the external pressure of the buoyancy ball 50 is greater than its internal pressure, the water injection port 501 is opened, seawater enters the buoyancy ball 50 under the action of differential pressure, and the dead weight of the buoyancy ball 50 and the amount of water injected are determined by the buoyancy. When the ball 50 dives against the buoyancy, the water inlet 501 is closed, the buoyancy ball 50 automatically dives without power, and when the buoyancy ball 50 dives to the target position or the bottom of the water, the first rotation support mechanism. 20 brakes, activates the drainage pump 60 to discharge the water stored inside the buoyancy ball 50, completes the storage process, the drainage amount of the drainage pump 60 is the storage amount in the storage process, and the stored power is the drainage pump 60 is the frequency-converted input power of When the energy is released, the first rotating support mechanism 20 is activated, and the buoyancy ball 50 rises to rotate the first rotating support mechanism 20 and the electric mechanism to generate electricity.

The diving process of the buoyancy ball 50 is not a storage process, the buoyancy ball 50 dives without power, the drainage process of the drainage pump 60 is a storage process, and the storage amount and storage power are the drainage amount and storage power of the drainage pump 60, respectively. can be adjusted by The storage process of the buoyancy storage system is separate from the power generation process, allowing storage and power generation to occur simultaneously (ie, the buoyancy ball 50 drains and floats at the same time). By adjusting the operating frequency and frequency of the generator, and the operating frequency and frequency conversion of the drainage pump 60, the power is filtered to control the power quantity and quality of the Internet.

The lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 communicates with the atmosphere through the vent pipe 70, and maintains the lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 in communication with the atmosphere during water filling, facilitating the injection of seawater and during the drainage of the drainage pump 60. , the lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 is maintained at atmospheric pressure and is easy to drain.

For example, the material of the buoyancy ball 50 is ship steel. The water inlet 501 is provided with an electromagnetic valve for controlling opening and closing of the water inlet 501 . A brake pad is provided on the pivot shaft of the first pivot support mechanism 20 to brake the first active support mechanism. A body portion of the drainage pump 60 is provided inside the buoyancy ball 50 , and a water outlet thereof protrudes outside the buoyancy ball 50 .

Optionally, the motorized mechanism is a generator, the pivot shaft of the first pivot support mechanism 20 is connected to the drive shaft of the generator, and the pivot shaft of the first pivot support mechanism 20 and the generator are connected. A clutch and a speed change transmission mechanism are provided between the drive shaft and the drive shaft.

Referring to FIG. 1, the aquatic vehicle 10 has a vent chamber communicating with the atmosphere, the vent tube 70 is a flexible hose, and both ends of the flexible hose communicate with the lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 and the vent chamber, respectively. , maintain the lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 at atmospheric pressure. The extension depth of the flexible hose can be automatically adjusted according to the depth of the water vehicle 10. FIG. For example, a vent chamber is provided at the bottom of the water vehicle 10 , an air outlet 101 is provided at the bottom of the vent chamber, and the upper end of the flexible hose communicates with the air outlet 101 .

Preferably, the buoyancy ball 50 is internally provided with a plurality of independent compartments, each of which is provided with a water inlet 501 and a drain pump 60 to separate the inner cavity of the buoyancy ball 50 so that seawater can be buoyant in the event of water leakage. To avoid sinking the aquatic vehicle 10 by overflowing the entire ball 50. - 特許庁For example, the interior of the buoyancy ball 50 is partitioned by a plurality of partition plates. The storage system can activate different numbers of drain pumps 60 or adjust the frequency conversion range of the pumps according to the demand for stored power.

Referring to FIG. 1 , both longitudinal sides of the ring cable 40 pass through the buoyancy ball 50 , and the buoyancy ball 50 is provided with spacers, which separate the longitudinal sides of the ring cable 40 . It encloses the ring cable 40 and prevents the cable from winding, and one of both longitudinal sides of the ring cable 40 is provided fixedly to the spacer. Optionally, the spacers are passaged through the height of the buoyancy ball 50 to provide wire rope travel, see FIG. A rope gripper 90 is provided in the spacer, one of the two sets of rope grippers 90 on the left and right is locked for a long time, and the other set of rope grippers 90 is always open to meet an emergency. Then, both the left and right rope grippers 90 are locked.

Optionally, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, both the first pivot support mechanism 20 and the second pivot support mechanism 30 are fixed pulleys. A first base is provided inside the watercraft 10, the first rotation support mechanism 20 is rotatably provided on the base, the second base is fixed to the sea base 110 by an anchor rod, The second rotation support mechanism 30 is rotatably provided on the second base.

Referring to FIG. 1, the buoyancy storage system further comprises a positioning mechanism 80 which is connected at one end to the watercraft 10 and at the other end to the sea station 110 to maintain the watercraft 10 at a target position. Suitable to be fixed. For example, the anchoring mechanism is a positioning system for anchorages.

As an alternative embodiment of the embodiment, the lumen of the buoyancy ball 50 may also be of an integral structure, the buoyancy ball 50 may be provided in a plurality, and the buoyancy ball 50 and the ring cable 40 may be one-to-one. provided correspondingly.

Obviously, the above examples are merely illustrative for purposes of clarity and do not limit the embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other different changes or variations in addition to those described above can be made. It is not necessary or possible to exhaust all embodiments in this specification. The obvious changes or variations brought about by it still fall within the protection scope created by the present invention.

10 water vehicle 101 air outlet 20 first pivot support mechanism 30 second pivot support mechanism 40 ring cable 50 buoyancy ball 501 water inlet 60 drainage pump 70 vent pipe 80 positioning mechanism 90 rope gripper 100 sea surface 110 sea base

Claims (10)

A buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle, comprising:
a water vehicle (10) suitable for surfacing to the surface of the sea (100);
a first rotation support mechanism (20) rotatably provided on the water vehicle (10);
a second pivoting support mechanism (30) adapted to be pivotally secured to the station (110);
a ring cable (40) having both ends wound around the first rotation support mechanism (20) and the second rotation support mechanism (30);
an electric mechanism having a driving end connected to the first rotation support mechanism (20);
a buoyancy ball (50) fixedly connected to the ring cable (40);
Said buoyancy ball (50) is suitable for automatic submersion by filling water into it, or said motorized mechanism drives said ring cable (40) to move so that said buoyancy ball (50) ), a buoyancy storage system for aquatic vehicles characterized by submerging. A plurality of the first rotation support mechanisms (20) are provided, and the second rotation support mechanism (30), the electric mechanism, and the ring cable (40) are all connected to the first rotation support mechanism. (20) in one-to-one correspondence, all said ring cables (40) being fixedly connected to said buoyancy balls (50). buoyancy storage system. 3. A buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle according to claim 2, wherein a clutch mechanism is provided between said first pivotal support mechanism (20) and said electric mechanism. 2 or 3, characterized in that one buoyancy ball (50) is provided, and the shape and size of the buoyancy ball (50) are adapted to the shape and size of the aquatic vehicle (10), respectively. 4. A buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle according to claim 3. The material of the buoyancy ball (50) is a rigid material, the buoyancy ball (50) is provided with a water inlet (501), the buoyancy ball (50) is provided with a drainage pump (60), and the buoyancy A buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the bore of the ball (50) communicates with the atmosphere through a vent pipe (70). Said aquatic vehicle (10) comprises a vent chamber communicating with the atmosphere, said vent pipe (70) is a flexible hose, both ends of said flexible hose are connected to the lumen of said buoyancy ball (50) and said 6. A buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that it communicates with each of the vent chambers. The buoyancy ball (50) has a plurality of independent compartments inside, and each of the compartments is provided with the water inlet (501) and the drainage pump (60). A buoyancy storage system for a water vehicle according to claim 5. Both longitudinal sides of the ring cable (40) pass through the buoyancy ball (50), the buoyancy ball (50) is provided with a spacer, and the spacer extends in the longitudinal direction of the ring cable (40). 6. The ring cable (40) is wrapped so as to separate both sides of the ring cable (40), and one of the two longitudinal sides of the ring cable (40) is fixedly provided with respect to the spacer. A buoyancy storage system according to the watercraft described. The water vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein both the first rotation support mechanism (20) and the second rotation support mechanism (30) are fixed pulleys. Buoyancy storage system by. Further comprising a positioning mechanism (80), said positioning mechanism (80) having one end connected to said watercraft (10) and the other end connected to a sea base ( 110), a buoyancy storage system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is suitable for being fixed to a water vehicle.

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