JPH02114084A - Spherical living unit on sea - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To permit the comfortable living on the sea for a long period by connecting a float with the outer peripheral part of a spherical hollow main floating body so as to surround the main floating body and partitioning the inside of the main floating body into the upper and lower rooms and arranging the living facilities and living mechanical equipment in each room. CONSTITUTION:A spherical floating housing unit is constituted of a spherical hollow main floating body 1, float 2 which is separated from the outer peripheral part of the main floating body 1 and surrounds said main floating body 1, and a connecting member 13 for connecting these bodies 1 and 2. The inside of the main floating body 1 is partitioned vertically by a floor member 4, and the living facilities 5 are arranged in the upper part, and the living mechanical equipment 6 is arranged in the lower part. In the living facilities 5, an operating room 5a, windows 9, solar battery 10, elevation ladder 8, and a hatch 7 are installed. Further, the main floating body 1 is transferred by operating a propulsion unit installed in the machine, propeller 11 installed outside the machine, and a rudder 12, from the inside of the operating room 5a. Therefore, several persons can live comfortably for a long period on the sea.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a circular floating living unit equipped with facilities for living and living on water, and particularly to a floating circular floating living unit that can maintain a stable floating state. Regarding.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, ships have been used as living and living facilities on the sea, but these ships are originally intended for transportation and are not necessarily suitable as a means of living and living.

On the other hand, various types of floating objects, including yachts, are in practical use as recreational floating objects on water, but most of them are for speed and thrill.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, the conventional floating bodies mentioned above are not suitable for floating on water for a long period of time without feeling inconvenient, relaxing and enjoying nature comfortably, and especially for families and families. It is not suitable for group living at sea.

The present invention aims to solve these problems, and aims to provide a circular floating living unit as a facility that allows people to live and live on the sea and enjoy nature in comfort.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the circular floating living unit of the present invention includes a substantially spherical hollow main floating body and is arranged so as to surround the main floating body at a distance from the outer periphery of the main floating body along the water surface. A floor member is provided to partition the interior of the main floating body into an upper space and a lower space, and housing equipment is arranged in the upper space. In addition to the above-mentioned lower space, living machinery and equipment are arranged within the lower space.

[For production]

In the above-described circular floating living unit of the present invention, the approximately spherical hollow main floating body secures a space for living facilities, and is arranged to surround the main floating body at a distance from the outer periphery of the main floating body along the water surface. The provided float acts to prevent and stabilize the main floating body against waves and the like. In addition, the connecting member that connects the main floating body and the float also acts as a platform around the main floating body, and the living equipment installed in the lower space also plays the role of lowering the center of gravity of the main floating body. vinegar.

〔Example〕

Next, to explain an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 1.2 shows a circular floating dwelling unit as a first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 1 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view thereof, and Fig. 2 is its longitudinal sectional view. FIG. 3 is a plan view, and FIGS. 3 to 6 show a circular floating dwelling unit as a second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the state during transportation, and FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the state at the time of levitation, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.
Fig. 7 is a plan view showing the state when floating, Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken in the direction of the arrows ■ to x in Fig. 7, and Fig. 9 is an assembly thereof. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a state when the parts are aligned.

As shown in FIG. 1.2, the circular floating living unit as the first embodiment of the present invention includes a substantially spherical hollow main floating body l, and a main floating body spaced apart from the outer periphery of the main floating body l along the water surface. A floor comprising a float 2 arranged to surround the main floating body 1 and a connecting member 3 connecting the main floating body 1 and the float 2, and partitioning the inside of the main floating body 1 into an upper half space and a lower half space. A member 4 is provided, residential equipment 5 is arranged in the upper space, and living equipment 6 is arranged in the lower space.

To explain in more detail, the lower half of the main floating body 1 has a pressure-resistant structure using stainless steel, and inside it there is a moving crab knit,
It houses mechanical equipment such as propulsion units, power generation units, and fuel tanks, as well as daily auxiliary equipment such as sanitary units and air conditioning units.

The upper half of the main floating body 1 is a living space equipped with living facilities 5, a part of which is equipped with a driver's cab 51, and a transparent plastic window 9 is provided to widen the field of view. A solar battery 1G is installed on the ceiling to supplement the power source. Lifting ladders 8 are provided on the inside and outside of the main floating body 1 in the vertical direction, and a hatch 7 for entry and exit is provided in the center of the ceiling.

Around the main floating body l, as shown in FIG.
A fixed annular platform 31 is provided around which floats 2 are connected in a toroidal manner to maintain overall stability.

The movement of the main floating body l is carried out by moving the propulsion unit provided inside the aircraft, the propeller 11 provided outside the aircraft, and the rudder 12 from the operator's cabin 5a.
This is done by operating.

The space in the upper half of the main floating body 1 has a volume that can accommodate 4 to 5 people.

The circular floating dwelling unit as the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above allows a family to live and live on the sea, and not only helps solve the housing problem on land, but also facilitates construction on the sea. It can also be used as a work base.

Note that this circular floating living unit can be used not only on the sea but also on lakes and rivers.

Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be explained.
As shown in Figure 6, there is an approximately spherical hollow main floating body 1, a float 2 arranged so as to surround the main floating body 1 at a distance from the outer periphery of the main floating body 1 along the water surface, and a main floating body 1. float 2
A floor member 4 is provided to partition the interior of the main floating body l into an upper space and a lower space, and living facilities are arranged in the upper space, and a foldable connecting member 3 that connects the Living machinery and equipment are arranged within the space.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main floating body 1 in the form of a spherical shell is constructed as a pressure-resistant container made of stainless steel, and has a transparent window 9 in its upper part.

The main floating body 1 is provided with a large number of foldable scaffolding plates 3b as connecting members 3 in a radial manner, and a simple propulsion device 15 and wheels 13 are provided at the bottom, allowing movement on water and land. ing. Note that the propulsion device 15 can be removed depending on the application. The total width of the folded scaffold board 3b is such that it can be loaded onto a trailer or truck. A hatch 7 is provided at the top of the transparent window 9, which can be accessed using a climbing ladder 8.

As shown in FIG. 5.6, during floating, the scaffolding plates 3b are opened, and a cylindrical float 2 is attached to the tip of each scaffolding plate 3b, and each float 2 is firmly connected to each other.

By connecting the floats 2 in an annular manner in this manner, the main floating body 1 can float in a stable state.

As shown in Fig. 6, it is possible to spread a waterproof sheet over the entire surface of the expanded scaffolding board 3b, and descend from the hatch 7 via the climbing ladder 8 onto the scaffolding board 3b to enjoy resting, fishing, etc. can.

If the float 2 is rigid, it is detachable from the scaffold board 3b, and if it is an air bag, it is fixed and inflated when in use.

The circular floating living unit as the second embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is portable, so it can be transported to any desired location such as the sea, lake, river, etc. It is also possible to change the interior of the main floating body 1.

Next, the third embodiment of the present invention will be explained.
As shown in Figure 8, there is an approximately spherical hollow main floating body 1, a float 2 arranged so as to surround the main floating body 1 at a distance from the outer periphery of the main floating body 1 along the water surface, and a main floating body 1. float 2
A floor member 4 is provided to partition the interior of the main floating body 1 into an upper space and a lower space.
Living facilities are arranged in the upper space, and living machinery and equipment are arranged in the lower space.

More specifically, in this example, each main floating body 1 constituting a unit is provided with a large number of radial foldable scaffolding boards 3b, and the main floating body 1 has a pressure-resistant container in its lower half and a transparent window in its upper half. 9, the interior has a capacity that can accommodate 2 to 3 adults, and is equipped with a ladder 8 for climbing. A hatch 7 is provided at the top of the transparent window 9 as an entrance/exit.

A small removable propulsion device 15 is attached to the bottom of the main floating body 1, and it moves on wheels 13 on land and on the sea (water).
Now, propeller! 1 allows self-blade movement.

The width of the unit when the scaffold board 3b is folded is set to a size that allows transportation by truck or the like, as shown in FIG. 3.

At sea (on water), as shown in Figure 7.8, scaffolding board 3
Expand b and attach the float 2 to the tip of the scaffold board 3b.

The float 2 is a combination of spherical floats, and stably floats the unit in an expanded state. A waterproof sheet 14 is laid on the spread scaffolding board 3b so that the occupant can walk on it.

By loading equipment and facilities according to the purpose into these unit units, it is possible to create purpose-specific units such as a small-sized living unit, a propulsion unit, a kitchen unit, a work unit, and the like.

Fig. 9 shows an example of combining these purpose-specific units, in which the propulsion unit P is equipped with a fuel tank and a propulsion device, the living units L-L are equipped with living facilities, and the kitchen sanitary unit K is equipped with a kitchen. Equipped with facilities, toilet facilities, etc.

Each unit is coupled to each other using floats 2.

Communication and communication equipment is installed between each unit to ensure each other's safety. The combination unit can move by itself while being combined, and as shown in FIG. 8, it is not necessary to provide each with a propulsion device IS.

The main floating bodies 1 shown in FIG. 8 each have their own buoyancy, and the scaffolding board 3b to which the floats 2 are attached is supported by pins that can freely rotate in the vertical direction with respect to the main floating body 1, so that it can be easily buoyed by waves. The main floating body 1 is provided with good stability because it has a flexible adaptability. This characteristic is maintained even when these units are combined.

In the circular floating residential unit as the third embodiment of the present invention configured as described above, a large base for residential use, construction use, leisure use, etc. can be assembled by combining purpose-based unit units. Since it can be dismantled into individual units and stored on land when not needed, it also has the advantage of not requiring a mooring location like a ship.

The present invention has been described above in detail based on Examples, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned Examples, and can be carried out with various modifications within the scope of the claims. It is possible.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As detailed above, according to the circular floating dwelling unit of the present invention, the following effects and advantages can be obtained.

(1) Since the connecting member is spread around the main floating body and the float is connected to it in an annular manner, a high degree of stability is achieved and safety is excellent.

(2) The main floating body is equipped with the same living environment facilities as on land, so you can not only live comfortably, but also enjoy life on the water because the connecting members can be used as a platform. .

(3) Since it is composed of a nearly spherical floating body, it is possible to move the blade by itself using a simple propulsion device.

(4) Similarly, it has an almost spherical shape, so it has excellent portability.
It can be transported and installed at any desired location such as the sea, lake, or river, and can also be stored on land when not in use.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1.2 shows a circular floating dwelling unit as a first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view thereof, Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof, and Figs. 3 to 6 are its longitudinal sectional view. This figure shows a circular floating dwelling unit as a second embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the state during transportation, and FIG.
Fig. 5 is a plan view showing the state at the time of levitation;
Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken along the arrows ■ to ■ in Fig. 5, and Figs. 7 to 9 show a circular floating dwelling unit as a third embodiment of the same, and Fig. 7 shows its state when floating. Plan view shown, No. 8
The figure is a cross-sectional view taken along arrows 1 to 2 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a state in which they are combined. 1... Hollow main floating body, 2... Float, 3... Connecting member, 3! ...Platform, 3b...Scaffolding board, 4...Floor members, 5...Living equipment, 6...Life machinery equipment, 7...Hatch, butt...Lifting ladder, 9...
Transparent window, 1G...Solar cell, 11...Propeller, 1
2... Rudder, ■... Wheels, Eyes... Waterproof sheet, 15
...propulsion device. Agent Patent Attorney Yoshihiko Iinuma Figure 1 Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure

Claims (1)

[Claims] An approximately spherical hollow main floating body, a float disposed so as to surround the main floating body at a distance from an outer circumferential portion of the main floating body along the water surface, and a connecting member connecting the main floating body and the float. A floor member is provided to partition the interior of the main floating body into an upper space and a lower space, and living equipment is arranged in the upper space, and living machinery equipment is arranged in the lower space. A circular floating residential unit characterized by: