US20230045346A1

US20230045346A1 - Multi-Purpose Floating Structures

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Publication number: US20230045346A1
Application number: US17/395,617
Authority: US
Inventors: Huy Thien Nguyen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-08-06
Filing date: 2021-08-06
Publication date: 2023-02-09

Abstract

Multi-Purpose Floating Structures are special design in water floating structures applications, long lasting and easy for replacement. It is the most economical and safe way to build a floating structure to suit for anything that are floated on the water. The mounting frames are designed with capability of ensuring system integration, components replication, cost reduction and modularization by using recycled plastic drums or other floating containers.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present of invention relates to multiple purpose of floating devices, maximizing of use with fastest time to be built and installed components. The eco-friendly design mainly centers around the multi-mount metal brackets and recycled plastic drums, as the used drums play a fundamentally key role in the floating structures. The materials for the floating base are conveniently accessible in the aftermarket, making the production of the floating structures cost efficient and simple. This approach is intended to provide an avenue for recycling, creating a new purpose for used plastic products—thus providing an innovative way to help reduce environmental pollution.
The floating devices can be key in remote regions and flooding areas where emergency evacuation is needed, as they can provide lifesaving ferry transportation and support. In severely urgent cases, the devices can even be used as a temporary bridge or floating shelter. Furthermore, the multi-purpose structures can be used in various ways such as floating deck, floating house, floating storage.
The floating structures can also be utilized in commercial fish farming by connecting individual modules together as needed. In addition, devices are sturdy enough to support solar panels, allowing easy mounting of solar equipment to provide independent green power.
The Multi-Purpose Floating Structures can also be used in different floating purposes other than the listing as aforementioned as well.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Multi-Purpose Floating Structures include the metal L shape base brackets with semicircle cutout to be fitted with the outside diameter of plastic drum and number of semicircle cutout as same as number of plastic drum or drums to be mounted in the floating structures. The main corner base bracket is designed for mounting on the top of plastic drum by using the wire robe cables set to tight them up. The floating structures are designed to be hooked up together by using the metal pipes or U shape brackets connect to each other with the spacer support brackets to form the suitable pattern with pre-configured installations in land or on the water without the help of crane or lifting. Also, the multi engine mount for trolling motor is purposely designed for moving the floating structures on the water. Moreover, all floating structures are designed with the maximum buoyancy force for floating.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a partial exploded view of the single floating structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an ISO view of the double floating structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the quadruple floating structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the square angle joint base according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the angular joint weld base according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the multi engine mount for trolling motor according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the heavy-duty floating base according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the mini cargo ferry according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a partial exploded view of the combo of right-angle floating structures according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a partial exploded view of the polygon floating structures for fish farm according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the sliding brackets for recycle IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) tank according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the combo polygon floating structures according to the present invention.

Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention relates to the multi-purpose floating structures generally referred to in the drawings by integral numbers from 1 to 56. As shown in FIG. 1 , the single floating structure includes two main corner base brackets 1 each main corner base bracket in L shape with a semicircle profile cutout to be fitted with the outside diameter of plastic drum 12 or any floating object similarly and mount on top of it by using a set of two wire robe cables 7 with wire robe clamps 8 on both ends for holding each drum. The wire robe cable set is hanged in between the cable hanger pipe 11 and tension pipe support 6. The cable hanger pipe 11 is longer than the outside distance between two main corners base brackets and locked both end by locking pins 35. The tension pipe support 6 to be cut shorter than the inside distance between two main corner base brackets and it is able to slide up and down between two frames with two thru holes on both ends for tension adjustable thread rods 10 insert thru each hole and connect to the other thru holes on tension pipe support 5 then use the nuts to adjust tension forces on the wire robe cables set 7. The tension pipe support 6 is inserted into the plastic pipe spacer sleeve 9 to maintain the space distance on both wire robe cables. The spacer support bracket 2 is mounted in between the main corner brackets and it is cut to be fitted within the proper length of both end of plastic drum. The metal pipes 3 are dropped on the slots that are precut on top of the main corner brackets and locked by the U-bolt bracket set 4 that are bolted on the main corner bracket toward the inside of structure.
Turning to FIG. 2 , the double floating structure is following describes how the part 1 to 12 and 35 are mounted in the same way as FIG. 1 . But the main corner bracket 1 have two semicircle profile cutouts on the bottom and three slots cutout on top. The double floating structure is able for mounting up to two plastic drums 12 and use three metal pipes 3 on top of main corner brackets that are connected together with two spacer support brackets 2 As shown in FIG. 3 , the quadruple floating structure for heavy application has the same mounting parts 1 to 12 as described in FIG. 1 . But the main corner bracket is longer in length and wider in width and having up to four semicircles cutout on the bottom for mounting up to four plastic drums. It uses the side joint mount brackets 13 on both sides to connect each structure together.
As shown in FIG. 4 , the square angle joint base is combined all part together by fasteners. It is allowed to join up to four floating structures by hookup four U shape brackets 14 with bolt end caps 15 and spacer support bracket 2 on top and using U-bolt bracket sets 4 for locking all metal pipes on joining sides. It is purposely designed for easy lifting by hands, installation and replacement just in case. As shown in FIG. 5 , the angular joint weld base is designed to combine all parts together by welding two U-shape brackets 16 in a 45° angle between both angular joining sides and angle support brackets 17, weld plate ribs 18, to increase support forces at the angle end, the corner weld tab 19, angular weld cap 20 and angular end cap 21 are welded to the angular joint base. The angular joint weld base is using U-bolt brackets to attach inside at the designated place of U-shape brackets 4 by fasteners to hold the metal pipes connection on both angular sides.
As shown in FIG. 6 , the multi engine mount for trolling motor is designed for moving the floating structure on the water. It includes the pre-welded main frame that formed from the main engine mount weld bracket 22, the handle mount weld plate 23, the welded plate for clamp halves 24 and the U-shape weld support brackets 25 together. The engine mount plate 26 is bolted on the backside of pre-welded main frame and to the threaded holes of the small engine per manufacturer on the other side. It is deigned to be mounted to several small engine models. Following to the next attachment of the clamp halves 27, bolted on the welded plate for clamp halves 24 for locking the metal pipe 3 in designated places by fasteners. The partial threaded metal rod or drive shaft 37 is inserted thru the sleeve bearings 30 and the plastic sleeve pipes 36 inside the metal pipe 3 to keep sleeve bearings apart of each other in equal spaces. The angular contact ball bearings 29 are inserted into the flanged sleeve bearing housings 28 with the tighten nuts on both end of the partial threaded rod or drive shaft 37 to keep it from moving out of metal pipe and rotate freely inside the metal pipe 3. A joint coupling is used to connect in between the partial threaded rod 37 and the engine 40 to convert the rotational motion to the drive shaft and propeller. The steel tube handle 39 is bolted to the handle mount weld plate 23. The swivel mounting bracket 31 installed by is bolted on the balanced gravity holes of the U-shape weld support brackets 25 and slide vertically in the swivel bracket holder 33 with angular contact ball bearings 27 insert on both sides of swivel bracket holder 31. The shaft collar quick clamp 32 is used to lock the swivel tubing shaft from sliding vertically and spade rudder 34 is designed to be bolted under the swivel mounting bracket and locked to the tubing shaft by the locking pins 35 for steering control. Additionally, a fixed surf board rudder 38 could be welded to the metal pipe 3 toward the end side closer to propeller for stabilize steering control.
As shown in FIG. 7 , the heavy-duty floating base are using pre-installed quadruple floating structures in connection to form a stationary floating base for floating house, floating dock, floating storage or other heavy-duty applications as needed. It is a pattern of combination with the quadruple floating structures as described on FIG. 3 and U-shape bracket set which includes two main corner brackets 1 on both sides and they are bolted with the side joint mounting brackets 13 and special spacer support bracket 41 with holes on top to help tighten and adjust the tension forces thru the wire robe cable set for holding tight with the plastic drums 12 on the below. Also, the extra holes are designed for special spacer support bracket 41 to be mounted with swivel bracket holder 33 and using the multi engine mount trolling motor as described on FIG. 6 just in case of moving purpose is needed. The U-shape brackets are designed to connect and maintain space of each pre-installed quadruple floating structure together in a pattern and adding more plastic drums to increase the buoyant forces for the heavy-duty floating base.
As shown in FIG. 8 , the mini-cargo ferry is formed by using the side joint mounting brackets 13 to connect two pre-installed double floating structures as describes on FIG. 2 together in double rows. The metal pipes 3 are installed and locked by U-bolt brackets 4 in the designated slots from top of the floating structures. The multi engine mount for trolling motor as described on FIG. 6 is mounted on the special spacer support bracket 41 following describes how the part 32 to 35 and 29 are mounted in the same way as FIG. 6 As shown in FIG. 9 , the right-angle floating structures combine the pre-installed single floating structure as described in FIG. 1 altogether in a pattern as shown in FIG. 9 . The square angle joint bases as described in FIG. 4 are joining side by side on the pre-installed single floating structure in an appropriated pattern to form the combo right angle floating structures in the suitable size as needed.
Additionally, the hand rails 43 are bolted on the U-bolt bracket 42 that is attached on each side of the single floating structure for safety purposes. The spacer support brackets 2 are bolted on the middle of single floating structures and to the square angle joint base for making strong connection and keeping the whole floating structures from moving out.
As shown on FIG. 10 , the polygon floating structures are including the pre-installed double floating structures as described in FIG. 2 connect together with three metal pipes on top and connect on angular joint weld base as described in FIG. 5 and following describes how the part 42 to 43 and 2 are mounted in the same way as FIG. 9 toward the internal side of polygon floating structure. The combination of each polygon floating structure by hooked up with the hinge connection bracket set 44 includes a set of four bolted bracket top halves 45 and the bolted bracket bottom halves 46 around the external sleeve pipes 47 that are pre-inserted on the outside of metal pipes of the pre-installed double floating structures as described in FIG. 2
As shown on FIG. 11 is the sliding bracket for recycle IBC tank includes two sliding bracket holder 48 installed in symmetrical sides with two metal pipes 3 are inserted vertically to the two thru holes of the main sliding mounting bracket 52 and thru the open slots on sliding bracket holders 2. The two sliding roller pipes 51 insert horizontally to the thru holes on the side of sliding bracket holder 2 and locking mounting brackets 53 with the locking pins 35 set on both ends to keep the pipe from moving out of brackets and keep the sliding bracket holder 48 in stationary. To adjust the vertical height of the IBC tank on the water, it uses the lifting thread rod 52 that is connected thru the thru holes of the sliding mounting bracket 52 and sleeve nut 55 is inserted inside the top of sliding roller pipe to control the heigh level of the IBC tank. The sliding bracket for recycle IBC tank is used for store fresh water and attached to the floating structures to relieve the weight of the connected floating structures.
As shown in FIG. 12 , the combo of polygon floating structures includes the polygon floating structures as described in FIG. 10 are connected altogether to form the combo of the polygon floating structures in the suitable size for fish farm or solar power stations as large as possible. Especially with the floating house 56 that is built on the quadruple floating structure for heavy application as described in FIG. 3 , and the sliding bracket 48 for recycle IBC tank 49 are attached as an option for living or storage purposes.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompassed any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
No new matter added

Claims

I claim:

1. The multi-purpose floating structures, comprising:

The two main corner base brackets in L shape are installed symmetrically on top of the plastic drum of drums as designated places on the both ends of plastic drums with the semicircle cutout in the bottom. The semicircle cutout is designed to be fitted with the outside diameter of plastic drum and number of semicircle cutout to be cut as same as number of plastic drum or drums to be used in the floating structures. The main corner base bracket is designed for mounting on the top of plastic drum by using the wire robe cables set to tight them up and use the spacer support bracket or brackets to connect between the two main corner base brackets. The main corner base bracket is designed with open slots on top for using with metal pipes and holes for mounting with other suitable parts as needed. It can be designed in different length and width for suitable application in floating structures.

2. The square angle joint base is designed for joining up to four floating structures in square angle. The square angle joint base has cutout holes on top for reaching out to fasteners by hands and holes for fasteners connection all suitable parts together. It is designed for mounting U-bolt brackets and other suitable parts as needed. It can be made in different length and width for suitable application in floating structures.

3. An angular joint weld base is able to connect up to two floating structures in the angular sides. All parts are welded together in an angular shape and holes for mounting of U-bolt brackets and other suitable parts as described in claim 2.

4. The floating structures are designed to be hooked up together by using the metal pipes or U shape brackets connect to each other with the spacer support brackets and the square angle joint bases or angular joint weld base according to claim 2 and claim 3 to form the suitable pattern with pre-configured installations in land or on the water without the help of crane or lifting.