NL1025439C2 - Installation is for creating facilities, such as electricity and water, for vessel berthed near to a landing stage - Google Patents

Abstract

The installation is for creating facilities, such as electricity and water, for a vessel berthed near to a landing stage. The installation (1) forms part of the landing stage. Its opened state is achieved by pivoting a cover plate (4), and can be maintained by means of a gas spring (6) in a relatively simple manner. Access to the opened installation is via facility tap points. The housing (3) is provided with several tap points (7) for drinking water together with a double feed-out (8) for waste water coming from the vessel. Near the side of the cover plate turned towards the housing are several contact units (9) and electrical groups (10) for controlled supply of electricity to the vessel. Supply is normally provided at 220 volt alternating voltage. The housing also has an overflow (11) for dispersal of a part of the fluid present in the housing.

Description

Device for providing facilities to vessels located near a jetty

The invention relates to a device for providing facilities to vessels located near a jetty. The invention further relates to a jetty provided with such a device.

In addition to a safe resting place for vessels, modern ports also offer various infrastructural facilities, such as electricity and water, to carry out maintenance on the 10 moored vessels. Such facilities are generally offered from a jetty or quay to which the vessel in question is: moored. To this end, the jetties are equipped with columns or cupboards that have taps for the facilities. It is thus possible, for example, to drain drinking water and / or electricity via such a (utility) column, but it may also be possible to discharge used (waste) water via the column. Offering various utilities near the moored vessel is generally experienced as advantageous. In addition to this important advantage, the known column also has several disadvantages. A major disadvantage of the column is that a collision can usually take place quickly between the moored vessel and the column, which can lead to (considerable) damage to the column. In particular if the column is provided with electricity facilities, such damage can lead to dangerous situations. Moreover, the column is often regarded as an obstacle to the passage over the jetty, whereby - especially in bad or dark weather - the risk of tripping is considerable.

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The invention has for its object to provide, while maintaining the advantage of the prior art, an improved device for offering facilities to vessels located near a jetty.

To this end, the invention provides a device of the type mentioned in the preamble, comprising: a housing provided with facility means, and a shielding element coupled to the housing, wherein the mutual orientation between the housing and the shielding element can be changed between an opened state in which the facility resources are accessible, and a closed state in which the facility resources are at 1025439

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are at least substantially shielded, and wherein the device is arranged to be at least 1

at least substantially be included in the jetty. Through the housing in I

essentially in the jetty, and thus de facto under the upper scaffolding surface I

position, a permanently projecting column is no longer required to achieve the desired I

5 facilities to be delivered near a vessel. The housing does not collapse, or at least I

barely out in relation to the scaffolding surface, causing the inconvenience to people I

is minimized. In order to offer the facility facilities, such as I

for example water and electricity, shielding it from dirt and moisture is it I

shielding element. Preferably, an upper side of the device in I

10 are in a closed position at substantially the same level as the scaffolding surface. I

By placing the top of the device more or less in line with the I

the top surface of the jetty can further eliminate a possible obstruction I

reduced. Only in the opened state of the device can (temporarily) any - I

mostly minor inconveniences are encountered. It should be noted that the design of the I

The housing and the shielding element can be very diverse in nature. Moreover, the I

mutual orientation change of the housing and the shielding element on various I

be realized. Optionally, the shielding element can also be provided I

of one or more facility facilities, such as an I

electricity supply. The device according to the invention will generally be I

20 are installed in a jetty for vessels. In special situations it is I

however, it is also conceivable to arrange the device in a quay along which I

vessels are located. The concept of jetty in this context therefore serves relatively I

be interpreted broadly; this also includes the quay. I

In a preferred embodiment the housing is adapted to be fixedly connected I

with the jetty. Then, while providing access to the facility I

means the orientation of the shielding element relative to both the housing I

as well as change the jetty. In such a preferred embodiment, the I

shielding element are often formed by a valve or cover for shielding I

30 the housing. In addition to the housing, the valve can also be provided with I

utilities such as sockets, et cetera. In the closed state of the I

the device thereby prevents exposure of the housing to I

moisture and dirt, which will generally benefit the life of the I

device, in particular the housing and the facility means included therein. I

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In another preferred embodiment, however, the screening element is adapted to be fixedly connected to the landing stage. Then during a transition of the device from the closed state to the open state and vice versa, the mutual orientation of the housing will change with respect to both the screening element and the landing stage. The shielding element will often be arranged concentrically around the housing. The housing can thereby be moved upwards as a column from the landing stage. After the facility facilities have been used, the column can be moved downwards again in the landing stage (pushed). The screening element functions in such a preferred embodiment, in particular for lateral screening of the peripheral side of the housing. The screening element is preferably formed by a separate element in order to be able to optimize the screening of the facility means in the closed state. It is conceivable that the screening element is formed by a part of the landing stage surrounding the housing, so that no separate screening element is required.

The screening element is preferably pivotally connected to the housing. This measure will be particularly advantageous if the housing is connected to the landing stage in a stationary manner, wherein the screening element functions prima facie as a cover. The facilitating means are thereby arranged in a space enclosed by the housing and the screening element. However, it is also conceivable that the cover is movably (slidably) connected to the housing, wherein while providing access to the housing the shielding element can be slid over the landing stage in a direction away from the housing.

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The device is preferably provided with locking means for fixing the mutual orientation of the housing and the shielding element. In particular, by locking the shielding element with the housing in the closed state of the device, improper access to the facility facilities can be prevented. Only with the aid of a unique key can the housing and the shielding element then be mutually unlocked, after which access can thus be provided to the facility means. The locking means, often formed by a lock, are preferably arranged to be somewhat recessed in the 1025439 "

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shielding element, in order to prevent relatively fast damage to the lock by persons or I

prevent or at least prevent goods. I

In a preferred embodiment, the shielding element is in the closed state of the I

5 device located at a substantially equal level as an upper surface of the I

landing stage. Through the shielding element (in the closed state) and (the top side I

from) to orient the landing stage substantially in one plane, the cantilevering of the I

device relative to the jetty, and thus the obstruction of the device I

for individuals. I

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In another preferred embodiment, the device is in the closed state at least in I

substantially medium-tight, or at least liquid-tight. It is thus possible to use the relative I

to protect sensitive facility drain points in an optimum manner against moisture and dirt. I

Typically, such protection of facility resources will extend the lifespan I

15 significantly. In order to make the device substantially fluid-tight or I

of at least substantially liquid-tight design, the housing will generally be I

formed by a closed container and the screening element may or may not be under I

be able to connect relatively medium tightly to the I with the intervention of a seal

housing. I

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In yet another preferred embodiment, between the housing and the I

shielding element pneumatic means provided for facilitated modification of I

the condition of the device. Since the device is generally relatively rigid and solid I

must be carried out in order to achieve a relatively high external load (e.g. I

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relatively robust and heavy, often made of metal. The pneumatic means, I

usually provided with one or more gas springs, thereby usually facilitating I

considerably the mutual displacement of the relatively heavy screening element at I

relative to the housing (or vice versa). In a variant, hydraulic means I

30 can be used to open or close the device I

relatively smooth and light, regardless of the mass of the I

shielding element and the housing. I

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The device is preferably provided with coupling means for coupling the device to the landing stage. A stable positioning of the device in the landing stage can thus be achieved, whereby simple theft of the device from the landing stage can be prevented. The coupling means will usually be 5. formed by an all-round projecting flange arranged for support on a submerged or non-submerged part of the jetty. The flange is generally provided with fastening means for fastening the device to the landing stage.

In a preferred embodiment, the device is provided with visual means to improve the visibility of the device and the vicinity of the device. Lighting the device and part of the jetty around the device will contribute to the safety of people passing by. Moreover, the lighting generally contributes to the local atmosphere. The visual means are preferably formed by one or more recessed luminaires, each provided with one or more conventional lamps.

A lead-through space for cabling is preferably provided between the housing and the shielding element. Application of the transit space makes it possible to be able to make use of the facility supply even when the device is closed. The device will first have to be oriented in the opened state in order to connect the cabling to the relevant facility taps, after which the device can be closed. The connected cabling can be routed to the vessel via the transit space, thereby minimizing the inconvenience of the device for people. The transit space is herein preferably arranged such that moisture and dirt cannot easily infiltrate into the device via the transit space.

The shielding element is preferably provided with at least one handle. The handle generally facilitates the displacement of the screening element and the opening and closing of the device therewith. Preferably, the handle does not protrude, or at least barely protrudes with respect to the scaffolding surface, in order to prevent or at least prevent obstruction.

102 54 3.9 I 6 I In another preferred embodiment the facility means are formed by an electricity supply and / or water supply. De facto, the nature of the facility means offered via the device according to the invention can be very diverse. However, moored vessels generally need electricity supply I5 as well as a drinking water supply. Any other facility means that can be offered via the device are, for example: a drain for waste water stored in the vessels and a supply for (combustible) gas or air.

The invention also relates to a jetty provided with a device 10 according to the invention. Advantages of the device are already in the foregoing

I discussed in detail. The landing stage will usually be provided with an under I

I or infrastructure of various I located in the jetty and connected to the establishment

I utility lines, such as water and electricity lines, in order to provide the intended facilities through I

Being able to use the device according to the invention relatively effectively and practically

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The invention will be elucidated with reference to the following figures I

I shown non-limitative exemplary embodiments. Herein shows: I

figure la shows a perspective view of a device according to the invention in I

A closed state, I

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the device according to Figure 1a in an I

I opened state, I

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of another device according to the I

I invention in a closed state, I

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of yet another device according to the I

I invention in an opened state, and I

Figure 4 shows a schematic cross-section of an alternative embodiment of I

I a device according to the invention. I

Figure 1a shows a perspective view of a device 1 according to I

I invention in a closed state. The device 1 is thereby arranged in an I

I jetty 2 for vessels. The device 1 comprises a housing 3 for facility I

I provisions (see Figure 1b), and a pivotally connected to the housing 3 in I

Substantially flat cover plate 4. In the closed position shown, the cover plate 4 covers the I

I 1025439 • · 7 housing 3 and the facility facilities included therein. The cover plate 4 herein lies at substantially the same level as the running surface of the jetty 2, in order to minimize the inconvenience for people walking over the jetty 4. The cover plate 4 is profiled on an upper side in order to prevent persons from slipping, or at least to prevent it. The cover plate 4 is also provided with a cylinder lock S, in order to be able to close the device 1 from unauthorized persons. The cylinder lock 5 is thereby arranged in a recessed part of the cover plate 4. After unlocking the cylinder lock 5 by means of a corresponding key, the cover plate 4 can be pivoted upwards, whereby access can be provided to service facilities arranged in the device 1, such as shown in Figure lb.

Figure 1b shows a perspective view of the device 1 according to Figure 1a in an opened state. In order to facilitate pivoting of the cover plate 4 towards the opened condition as shown, the device 1 is provided with a gas spring 6. Moreover, the shown open position can be maintained relatively easily by means of the gas spring 6. In the condition shown, access is provided to facility taps arranged in the device 1. The housing 3 is thereby provided with a plurality of taps 7 for drinking water as well as a double drain 8 for waste water originating from the vessels 20; A side of the cover plate 4 facing the housing 3 is thereby provided with a plurality of sockets 9 and electrical groups 10 for being able to provide electricity to the vessels in a controlled manner. These sockets 9 generally supply a conventional alternating voltage of 220 volts. The housing 3 is also provided with an overflow 11 for discharging a part of the liquid present in the housing 3. In this way, people can use the facilities offered relatively easily. After sufficient use of the facilities, the cover plate 4 can (again) be moved in the direction of the closed position, so that obstacles are no longer present on the landing stage 2.

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Figure 2 shows a perspective view of another device 12 according to the invention in a closed state. The device 12 is thereby arranged in a jetty 13 for vessels. The upper surface of the device 12 shown and the upper surface of the landing stage 13 are substantially situated in one plane 1025439 I 8 I. Thus there is no hindrance for persons during the passage of the landing stage 13 and the device 12. The device 12 comprises a housing 14 in front.

Facility facilities (not shown) and a shielding element 15 pivotally connected to the housing 14. The shielding element 15 is provided with a cylinder lock 16 for mutually locking the shielding element 15 and the housing 14 in the closed condition shown, to prevent improper access I to the facility facilities. In order to prevent damage to the cylinder lock 16, the cylinder lock 16 is arranged in a deformed part of the shielding element 15. In accordance with the device 1 shown in Figs. 1a and 10b, the shielding element 15 can - after unlocking - be pivoted upwards, thereby providing access to the I facility facilities, including, for example, water, light and electricity facilities. The housing 14 is provided with an all-round protruding I flange 17 for stable support of the housing 14 on the landing stage 13. By means of fixing means 18 the housing is fixedly connected to the landing stage 13.

Between the screening element 15 and the housing 18 there is a lead-through 19 for wiring. After the device 12 has been opened, one or more plugs can be coupled to the corresponding tapping points of the facility facilities, whereafter the shielding element 15 can be moved downwards to the state shown in Figure 2. The cabling can then be guided via the passage 19 to the vessels I, so that even after closure of the device 12, and thus de facto after the removal of obstacles on the jetty 13, permanent use can be made of the facilities offered. Preferably, a seal (not shown) is provided in the passage 19, in order to be able to prevent, or at least prevent, inflow of liquid into the housing 18. The shielding element 15 is provided on a top I with a number 20 to indicate a specific landing place I for a vessel.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of yet another device 21 according to the invention in an opened state. The device 21 is substantially arranged in a jetty 22 and thereby acts as the de facto service hatch I for a moored vessel 23. The device 21 comprises a holder 24 for various service provisions such as a water supply device 25, an electricity supply 26 and a tool box 27. The device 21 holder 24 is substantially included in the landing stage 22 and does not protrude, or at least hardly so, with respect to the landing stage 22. An upper edge of the holder 24 is provided with two guides 28 for guiding slides 29 accommodated in the guides 28 respectively The slides 29 thereby form part of a cover 30. The cover 30 can be slid along the guides 28 and can thus be positioned in an opened state in which the facilities facilities are accessible, as well as in a closed state in which the holder 24 is substantially completely covered by the lid 30 (see arrow A). A top side of the lid 30 is profiled and is provided with both an internal handle 31 for facilitated displacement of the lid 30. Moreover, the lid 30 is provided with two light strips 32. The light strips 32 can thereby provide permanent illumination of the device 21, irrespective of the orientation of the cover 30 relative to the holder 24. Such permanent lighting can considerably increase the safety of persons on the landing stage 22, in particular in bad and / or dark weather.

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Figure 4 shows a schematic cross-section of an alternative embodiment of a device 33 according to the invention. The device 33 is provided with an outer casing 35 connected to a landing stage 34, and a column 36 which is movably accommodated in the outer casing 35 and provided with two electric tapping points 37. The tapping points 37 are arranged slightly recessed in the column 36. column 36 coupled to electrical lines 38. The outer casing 35 connects tightly, preferably under clamping fit, to the column in order to be able to shield the electrical taps 36 relatively moisture-free and dirt-free in the shown, retracted condition (normally shown). In this retracted state, the upper surface of the entire device 33 is substantially flush with the upper surface of the landing stage 34, in order to minimize the inconvenience to people passing by. The column 36 is provided in a recessed part of the upper surface with a lock 39 for being able to fix the column 36 relative to the outer casing 35 in the collapsed state. A pneumatic system 40 is arranged below the column 36 for being able to move the column 36 relatively easily upwards in the direction of an extended position (see arrow B). This extended state is now shown intermittently in Figure 4. In the extended state, the tapping points 37 are accessible to persons and electricity can thus be drawn off from the device 33. After sufficient use of the facility offered, the column 36 can be (again) in the downward direction. .1025439

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Pneumatic system 40 applied to the column 36 such that the column 36

I can be moved relatively easily and lightly, both in upward and in I

I downward direction. I

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It will be clear that the invention is not limited to the embodiments shown here and I

I described exemplary embodiments, but within the framework of the accompanying I

I claim that there are many variants of conclusions that are obvious to those skilled in the art

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Claims (14)

Device for providing facilities to vessels located near a jetty, comprising: 5. a housing provided with facility means, and a screening element coupled to the housing, wherein the mutual orientation between the housing and the screening element can be changed between an opened a state in which the facility means are accessible, and a closed state in which the facility means are at least substantially shielded, and wherein the device is arranged to be received at least substantially in the landing stage. 2. Device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the housing is adapted to be fixedly connected to the landing stage. Device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the shielding element is adapted to be fixedly connected to the landing stage. Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the shielding element is pivotally connected to the housing. 5. Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the device is provided with locking means for fixing the mutual orientation of the housing and the shielding element Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that, in the closed state of the device, the screening element is situated at a substantially equal level as an upper surface of the landing stage. 30 Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the device is at least substantially fluid-tight in the closed state. 1025439 'I 12 I Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that pneumatic means are arranged between I housing and the shielding element for facilitated modification of the condition of the device. I 5 Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the I device is provided with coupling means for coupling the device to the I-jetty. I Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the device is provided with visual means. I 11. Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that a lead-through space for cabling is arranged between the housing and the shielding element. I I 15 I Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the shielding element is provided with at least one handle. I 13. Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the facility means are formed by an electricity supply and / or water supply. I A landing stage provided with a device according to any one of claims 1-13. I I 1025439