JPH1151250A - Marker device for hose line and mounting structure for marker device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hose line marker device which allows nighttime visual cognition of the shape of a hose line easily from a tanker, working ship, etc., can enhance the safety of the cargo handling operations without risk of damaging a marine hose, and enables tanker to reach anywhere upon drifting or separation from beacon in the night, and to provide a marker device mounting structure whereby a line pilot light can be installed fast on the outside surface of marine hose simply and certainly. SOLUTION: A line pilot light 6 is installed both on the oversurface of a flange on a marine hose and the outside surface of the marine hose, but it is also possible that it is applied to either of them. The line pilot light 6 is structured so that a drive circuit 9 having a charging function and photo-sensitive switch function is installed at the bottom of a casing 8 formed from a metal or plastic material which is free of corrosion, and thereover a solar cell 10, a high brightness light-emitting diode 11, and a transparent member 12 of resin material as covering the whole top surface are provided, wherein the line pilot light 6 is embodied on the non-power supply system so that it lights up at night automatically.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a marking device for a hose line composed of a plurality of marine hoses and a mounting structure of the marking device. More particularly, the hose line shape at night is easier than a tanker or a work boat. The present invention relates to a marking device for a hose line and a mounting structure for the marking device, wherein the marking device can be visually recognized, the safety of cargo handling can be enhanced, and the marking device can be easily attached and fixed to the outer surface of the marine hose. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, hose lines X are marked as:
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of marine hoses 3 floating on the sea, which detachably connect an offshore ship 1 and an intermediate facility 2 connected to a land facility, are connected to a hose line X at night. A warning light 4 (turn signal light) indicating presence is provided at a predetermined interval (3 to 4) with respect to the entire line (about 250 m).
Pcs) are installed.

[0003] However, the above-mentioned warning light is provided for the purpose of preventing a collision with the hose line X by another ship, and when the hose line X is attached to a buoy or the like, the warning light is used. In general, it is not installed to avoid damage.

[0004]

By the way, it takes 24 hours to 72 hours for oil loading and unloading work using the hose line X composed of the marine hose 3 between the marine vessel 1 and the onshore facility. However, in the current cargo handling work, line indicators are not provided so that the entire shape of the hose line at night can be visually recognized, so even if the marine hose 3 is extremely bent due to sea weather changes, There was a problem that the state could not be confirmed and the marine hose could be damaged because the position of the individual marine hose was not known for the work boat.

A warning light 4 attached to the hose line X
As for the mounting position of the marine hose, it is mounted on the connection flange of the marine hose 3 using fastening bolts or steel adapters. However, much work and time is required for the mounting work, and the warning light due to loosening of the bolts etc. There were also problems such as the 4 being tilted or falling off. An object of the present invention is to make the shape of a hose line at night easily visible from a tanker or a work boat.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a hose line marking device capable of improving the safety of cargo handling without damaging a marine hose and enabling a tanker to drift off and leave at night.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hose line marking device mounting structure in which a line indicator lamp can be easily and reliably mounted and fixed on the outer surface of a marine hose.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a hose line marking device, wherein a line indicator lamp is provided on at least one of the upper surface of the marine hose flange and the outer surface of the marine hose. It is the gist. Further, in the mounting structure of the marking device of the present invention, an attaching layer for attaching the marking device is formed at least at one or more locations on the outer surface of the marine hose, and the fixing layer is inserted into and fixed to the attaching layer via fixing means. The invention is characterized in that a mounting plate fixed integrally to the line indicator light is mounted.

As described above, the line indicating light of the present invention is:
At least one of the upper surface of the flange of the marine hose and the outer surface of the marine hose is mounted, and the line indicator lamp can be automatically turned on at night without power supply. The marine hose can be easily visually recognized, and the safety of cargo handling can be increased without damaging the marine hose.

In the case where the line indicator lamp is mounted on the outer surface of the marine hose, it is attached to a mounting layer formed at least at one or more locations on the outer surface of the marine hose via fixing means which is inserted into the mounting layer and fixed. Since the mounting plate integrally fixed to the line indicator light can be fixed, the line indicator light can be securely fixed with less problems such as tilting or falling off.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same components as those of the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. A hose line X in which a line indicator light 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to the upper surface of a flange portion 5 of a marine hose 3 and the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3 is shown. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged front view of the line indicator light 6 floating from the sea surface W.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the line indicator lamps 6 are attached to both the upper surface of the flange portion 5 of the marine hose 3 and the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3, but it is also possible to attach either one of them. It is. When the line indicator light 6 is mounted on the upper surface of the flange portion 5 of the marine hose 3, the marine hose 3 is mounted vertically upward through the bracket 7 and the bolt 7 a. When the line indicator light 6 is mounted on the outer surface 3 a of the marine hose 3, the marine hose 3 is mounted. Although a mounting bracket (not shown) is used for the cover rubber and the like in No. 3, it is embedded in the outer sheath of the hose and fixed integrally.

Then, the marine hoses 3 are individually placed on the upper surface of the flange portion 5 of the marine hose 3 and the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3 so that the shape of the hose line X can be visually recognized by a tanker, a work boat, or the like. A line indicator light 6 is attached. As an example of the configuration of the line indicator light 6, as shown in FIG. 3, a drive circuit 9 having a charging function and a light sensing switch function is installed at the bottom of a casing 8 formed of a non-corrosive metal or resin material. A solar cell 10 and a high-intensity light-emitting diode 11
And a semicircular transparent member 12 made of a resin material that covers the entire top surface. The line indicator lamp 6 is a non-power-supply indicator lamp so as to be lit even at night.

The position of the high-brightness light emitting diode 11 is set at 0 ° or more and less than 90 ° in the vertical direction so that the shape of the hose line X floating on the sea can be visually recognized from the tanker deck and the work room steering room. It is preferable to dispose at an angle of 0 ° or more and 360 ° or less in the horizontal direction. If there is more than one hose line X, or if you want to distinguish the hoses in the hose lines, it is also possible to change the color or blinking cycle of the light emitting diode so that the hose lines X can be individually identified. It is.

FIGS. 4 to 6 show a second embodiment of the line indicator lamp 6a according to the present invention. The line indicator lamp 6a is similar to the line indicator lamp 6 of the first embodiment described above. However, in this embodiment, it is formed in a box shape. The line indicator light 6a is provided with a bracket 13 on the upper surface of the flange portion 5 of the marine hose 3.
Tighten and fix via the bolt 14 and the marine hose 3
When attaching to the outer surface 3a of the
Is embedded in the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3 and fixed.

The configuration of the line indicator light 6a is similar to that of the first embodiment, except that the solar cell 1
7, a drive circuit 18 is buried inside, and a high-intensity light-emitting diode 19 is mounted on the side surface.
The entire metal casing 16 and solar cell 17 are covered with a resin casing 15 made of a transparent resin material.

The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. next,
FIGS. 7 to 11 show a third embodiment of the structure for attaching the marking device according to the present invention to the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3, which is at least one or more locations on the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3. A mounting layer 20 for mounting the line indicator light 6b is formed on the mounting layer 20. A mounting plate 22 integrally fixed to the line indicator light 6b via fixing means 21 inserted into and fixed to the mounting layer 20.
Is attached.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the mounting layer 20 is composed of an inner layer 3x, a buoyant material layer 3y such as sponge, and an outer cover layer 3z.
Above, a buffer layer 23 such as a sponge, a reinforcing layer 24 made of a steel bias cord, and a cover layer 25 are sequentially laminated. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the fixing means 21 which is inserted into the mounting layer 20 to be fixed is folded when inserted into the tip of the plug 26, and expands when pulled. A screw portion 29 for screwing a nut 28 is formed at the rear end of the plug 26.

When the line indicator light 6b is attached to the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3, the line indicator light 6b
A mounting plate 22 fixed integrally to the marine hose 3 is disposed on the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3, and a tip of a plug 26 of the fixing means 21 is inserted into a mounting hole 22a formed in the mounting plate 22; , Through the reinforcing layer 24 and into the buffer layer 23.

In this state, when a nut 28 is screwed into a screw portion 29 formed at the rear end of the plug 26 and the plug 26 is pulled up and tightened, an umbrella-shaped elastic locking formed at the tip of the plug 26 is formed. The member 27 is opened and hooked and fixed to the reinforcing layer 24 on the buffer layer 23 side. As described above, when the line indicator lamp 6 b is attached to the outer surface 3 a of the marine hose 3, the plug 26 of the fixing means 21 is attached to the attachment layer 20.
Just pierce the tip of
It can be easily and firmly mounted.

As described above, the line marking lights 6, 6a, 6b of the present invention are provided on at least one of the upper surface of the flange portion 3 of the marine hose 3 and the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3.
Since it is a powerless system and can be turned on automatically at night, the shape of the hose line X, especially at night, can be easily seen from tankers and work boats, and the safety of cargo handling can be improved without damaging the marine hose. I can do it.

When the line indicator lights 6, 6a, 6b are mounted on the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3, the mounting layer 20 formed at least at one or more locations on the outer surface 3a of the marine hose 3 is attached to the mounting layer 20. Since the mounting plate 22 integrally fixed to the line indicator light 6b can be fixed via the fixing means 21 which is inserted into and fixed to the line 20, the line indicator light 6b can be securely fixed with less problems such as tilting or falling off. Things.

[0022]

As described above, according to the present invention, the line indicator lamp is provided on at least one of the upper surface of the flange portion of the marine hose and the outer surface of the marine hose. This makes it easy to visually recognize the marine hose, enhances the safety of cargo handling without damaging the marine hose, and makes it possible to float and unmark the tanker at night.

[0023] Further, an attaching layer for attaching a marking device is formed on at least one or more locations on the outer surface of the marine hose,
Since the mounting plate integrally fixed to the line indicator light is attached to this mounting layer via fixing means for inserting and fixing the mounting layer, the line indicator light is less likely to tilt or fall off. It can be fixed securely.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially enlarged perspective view of a hose line to which a line indicator light according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged front view of a line indicator light floating from the sea surface.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view showing a configuration of a line indicator light.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view of a hose line to which a line indicator light according to a second embodiment of the present invention is attached.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a line indicator light according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a partial longitudinal front view of a line indicator light according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a marine hose according to a third embodiment of the present invention when a line indicator lamp is attached to an outer surface thereof.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a marine hose of a portion A in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view when a line indicator light is attached to a portion A in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a fixing means used in a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing the shape of a conventional hose line.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Marine vessel 2 Intermediate facility 3 Marine hose 3a Outer surface 5 Flange part 6 Line indicator light 7 Bracket 8 Casing 9 Drive circuit 10 Solar cell 11 High-intensity light emitting diode X Hose line W Sea surface

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A hose line marking device comprising a plurality of marine hoses floating above the sea for detachably connecting a ship on the sea and a facility on land, wherein an upper surface of a flange portion of the marine hose, a marine hose, A hose line marking device comprising a line indicator light provided on at least one of the outer surfaces of the hose line. 2. The line indicator lamp comprises a driving circuit having a charging function and a light sensing switch function at the bottom, a solar cell and a high-brightness light emitting diode disposed thereon, and a transparent member covering the entire top surface. The hose line marking device according to claim 1, which is a non-power-supply type indicator light configured. 3. The hose line marking device according to claim 1, wherein the high-brightness light emitting diode is disposed at 0 ° or more and less than 90 ° in a vertical direction and 0 ° or more and 360 ° or less in a horizontal direction. . 4. A mounting structure for a hose line marking device comprising a plurality of marine hoses floating on the sea for detachably connecting a ship on the sea and a facility on land, wherein an outer surface of the marine hose is provided. At least at one or more places, a mounting layer for mounting the sign device is formed, and in this mounting layer,
A mounting structure for a marking device for a hose line, wherein a mounting plate integrally fixed to a line indicator lamp is mounted via fixing means for inserting and fixing to the mounting layer. 5. The mounting structure for a hose line marking device according to claim 4, wherein the mounting layer is formed by laminating a buffer layer, a reinforcing layer, and a cover layer on an outer cover of a marine hose. 6. A fixing means for inserting and fixing the plug into the mounting layer, wherein the fixing means is folded at the time of insertion into the tip of the plug and expands when pulled, and is fitted with a nut at the rear end of the plug. A screw part is formed, and the screw part is formed.
The mounting structure of the marking device for the hose line described in (1).