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    • 专利摘要:
    The invention relates to a passive overflow device for draining away head water standing above settled sand in a loading space of a hopper, wherein the passive overflow device extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises; an inlet for taking in the head water, an outlet section having an outlet for opening out in the outboard water and which outlet is level adjustable into an active position wherein in use, the head water is delivered proximate the sea bottom, a conduit which extends along the longitudinal axis of the passive overflow device and which conduit fluidly couples the inlet and the outlet, a supporting structure for coupling the overflow device with the loading space of a hopper, wherein, the outlet section comprises an flexible portion proximate the outlet for preventing mechanical overload to the supporting structure when the outlet, in use, in its active position accidently abuts the sea bottom.
    公开号:AU2013217800A1
    申请号:U2013217800
    申请日:2013-01-23
    公开日:2014-08-21
    发明作者:Arie De Jager；Andre Kik；Timothy Alexander Van Opstal；Bram Adrianus Waltherus van Spaendonk
    申请人:IHC Holland lE BV；
    IPC主号:B63B19-26
    专利说明:
    WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 1 Overflow device for a vessel Background 5 The present invention relates to a passive overflow device for draining away head water standing above settled sand in a loading space of a hopper. The present invention further relates to a vessel comprising such a passive overflow device. An overflow device is known from EP0000075 which relates to a dredging vessel 10 comprising a loading space for receiving spoil, for example sand, and at least two effluent devices for conducting away the head water standing above the settled sand, said effluent devices comprising a conduit having a level-adjustable inlet and an outlet opening out in the outboard water, the inlet of the conduit being adjustable between an inactive position and an active siphon position, whilst the conduits of at least two 15 effluent devices are coupled on board with a coupling conduit opening out in a common outlet conduit. Summary of the invention 20 The invention aims to provide a passive overflow device for draining away head water standing above settled sand in a loading space of a hopper, wherein environmental impact of dredging is reduces and risk of damage to the vessel or overflow device is minimized. 25 Another object of the invention is to improve an known overflow device. Yet another object of the invention is to provide an alternative overflow device. According to a first aspect of the invention this is realized with a passive overflow device for draining away head water standing above settled sand in a loading space of a hopper, wherein the passive overflow device extends along a longitudinal 30 axis and comprises; - an inlet for taking in the head water, WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 2 - an outlet section having an outlet for opening out in the outboard water and which outlet is level adjustable into an active position wherein in use, the head water is delivered at considerable depth below the water surface, - a conduit which extends along the longitudinal axis of the passive 5 overflow device and which conduit fluidly couples the inlet and the outlet, - a supporting structure for coupling the overflow device with the loading space of a hopper, wherein, the outlet section comprises an flexible portion proximate the outlet for preventing mechanical overload to the supporting structure when the outlet, in use, in 10 its active position accidently abuts the sea bottom. The passive overflow according to the invention is able to deliver the head water ,and e.g. sand in the head water, close to the sea bottom such that influence to sea life is minimal because sunlight is still able to enter the seawater. The outlet section comprising an flexible portion proximate the outlet prevents possible serious damage to 15 the overflow device and the vessel comprising such an overflow device. In addition, the flexible portion allows outflow of the head water even closer to the sea bottom. Passive overflow device means that the device does not comprise active means like a pump to set a flow of head water in motion. The head water is, in use, delivered at considerable depth below the water 20 surface, wherein considerable depth below the water surface means on the one hand so close to the sea bottom that there is a significant positive effect to the environment, and on the other hand the outlet is, in its active position in use, vertically spaced from the propelling screw of a vessel comprising the passive overflow. The head water being delivered close to the sea bottom has a significant positive effect to the environment 25 because any pollution in the head water is not unnecessarily spread in the sea water. The outlet is such far below the water surface that delivered head water does not take away sunlight for organisms in the sea water. In addition, the outlet being spaced from the propelling screw has a positive effect to environment because the head water is kept away from the propelling screw of the vessel which also prevents spread of head water 30 by the screw. The active position of the outlet section is such that the outlet or outlet section normally does not touch the sea bottom. In its active position, the outlet will in practice take a position between 1 and 10 meter below the keel of the vessel, for example about 4, 5 or 8 meter below the keel of the vessel.
    WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 3 In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the flexible portion of the outlet section comprises means for reinforcing the flexible portion and maintaining the outlet. The means for reinforcing the flexible portion ensure that the overflow function 5 is guaranteed while still preventing possible serious damage to the overflow device and the vessel comprising such an overflow device. Maintaining the overflow function is crucial in costly dredging operations. In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the means for reinforcing the 10 flexible portion comprises a ring portion. The ring portion enables that the overflow function is guaranteed, while allowing lateral deformation of the flexible portion. It will be clear that the cross section of the ring can have any suitable shape, like e.g. a circle, square, oval. 15 In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the ring portion comprises steel. It will be clear that where steel can be used, any suitable material for reinforcing the flexible portion is conceivable. In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the ring portion extends around 20 the longitudinal axis of the passive overflow device. The ring portion extending around the longitudinal axis even more ensures that the overflow function is guaranteed, while allowing lateral deformation of the flexible portion. In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the means for reinforcing the 25 flexible portion comprise a closed ring. In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the means for reinforcing the flexible portion comprises a number of steel closed rings, specifically a number of coaxial steel closed rings. 30 In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the outlet section comprises a tear of means for allowing at least a part of the outlet section to be torn off in case of excessive mechanical load to the outlet when, in use in its active position, the outlet WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 4 accidently abuts the sea bottom. The tear of means even more prevents possible serious damage to the overflow device and the vessel comprising such an overflow device and thus promotes safe operations at sea. 5 In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the tear of means comprise a region of the flexible portion, which region has a reduced tear strength. This provides an integrated tear of means to the passive overflow device. In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the inlet and the outlet are 10 directly fluid coupled. In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, both the inlet and outlet are centred at the longitudinal axis of the passive overflow device. This enables a simple and direct coupling with a loading space of a hopper such that head water flows directly 15 downwards into the sea. In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, the conduit comprise a number of conduit sections which are telescopically arranged for level adjusting the outlet into its active position. 20 In an embodiment of the passive overflow device, in a retracted inactive position the number of conduit sections overlap. The invention further relates to a vessel comprising a passive overflow device 25 according to the invention, wherein the passive overflow device is coupled with a loading space of the vessel for draining away head water standing above settled sand in the loading space. The passive overflow device is directly coupled with the loading space without any intermediate conduits or pumping means. The passive overflow is arranged with respect to the vessel in such a manner that the longitudinal axis of the 30 passive overflow extends in the loading space of the vessel. In an embodiment of the vessel, the passive overflow device is vertically arranged.
    WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 5 The invention further relates to a device comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings. 5 The invention further relates to a method comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings. The various aspects discussed in this patent can be combined in order to provide additional advantageous advantages. 10 Description of the drawings The invention will be further elucidated referring to an preferred embodiment shown in the drawing wherein shown in: 15 Fig. 1 in perspective view a passive overflow device according to the invention; fig. 2 in perspective, partly cut away, view an outlet section of the passive overflow device of fig. 1; and fig 3, a schematic cross-sectional side view of a passive overflow device according to the invention. 20 Detailed description of embodiments In the figures, fig. 1 depicts in perspective view a passive overflow device 1 25 according to the invention. Fig. 2 shows in perspective view an outlet section 4 of the passive overflow device 1. Fig 3 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a passive overflow device 1 according to the inventions. The invention will now be described referring to all figures 1-3. 30 A passive overflow device 1 is shown which device is suitable for draining away head water standing above settled sand in a loading space of a hopper. The passive overflow device 1 extends along a longitudinal axis 2 which is here in a vertical position. The passive overflow device 1 has an inlet 3 for taking in the head water, WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 6 which inlet 3 here has a dished form. The passive overflow device 1 has an outlet section 4. The outlet section 4 comprises an outlet 5 for opening out in the outboard water. The outlet section 4 including the outlet 5 is level adjustable into an active position. In the active position of the outlet 5, the head water is delivered proximate the 5 sea bottom, during use of the passive overflow device 1. It will be clear that proximate the sea bottom means so proximate that a positive effect to environment is present. For example the outlet is such far below the water surface that delivered head water does not take away sunlight for organisms in the sea water. In addition, the outlet 5 is such far below the water surface that in use the head water is kept away from the propelling 10 screw of the vessel which also prevents spread of head water by the screw which would cause been taken away. The passive overflow device 1 has a conduit 6 which conduit fluidly couples the inlet 3 and the outlet 5 of the outlet section 4. The conduit 6 extends along the longitudinal axis 2 of the passive overflow device 1. The inlet 3 and the outlet 5 are directly fluid coupled via the conduit 6. Directly means that no intervening fluid 15 driving device like a pump is present. Here, both the inlet 3 and outlet 5 are centred at the longitudinal axis 2 of the passive overflow device 1. The passive overflow device 1 has a supporting structure 7 for coupling the overflow device with the loading space of a hopper. Here, the supporting structure 7 20 couples the passive overflow device 1 with a loading space plate member 13. The supporting structure 7 supports the passive overflow device 1 in a substantially vertical position. The outlet section 4 of the passive overflow device 1 comprises an flexible 25 portion 8 proximate the outlet 5. The flexible portion 8 is suitable for preventing mechanical overload to the supporting structure 7. This may happen for instance when the outlet 5, in use, in its active position accidently abuts the sea bottom or another firm obstacle. The flexible portion 8 of the outlet section 4 comprises a number of closed steel rings 9 for reinforcing the flexible portion 8 and maintaining the outlet 5 such that 30 the flow of head water is not interrupted. The steel rings 9 each extend around the longitudinal axis 2 of the passive overflow device 1. The steel rings 9 are embedded in the flexible portion 8. The number of steel rings 9 are co-axial. The number of steel rings 9 are centred on the longitudinal axis 2 of the passive overflow device 1. The WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 7 flexible portion 8 may comprise, specifically be made of, any suitable type of rubber. Where the flexible portion 8 comprises closed steel rings 9, it will be clear that it is conceivable that instead or additionally, the flexible portion 8 comprises ring portions. Where, the rings 9 are made of steel, it will be clear that any other suitable material for 5 reinforcing the flexible portion 8 is conceivable. The outlet section 4 of the passive overflow device 1 comprises a tear of means (not shown) for allowing at least a part of the outlet section 4 to be torn off in case of excessive mechanical load to the outlet section 4 or the outlet 5 thereof when, in use in 10 its active position, the outlet 5 accidently abuts the sea bottom. The tear of means comprise a region of the flexible portion 8, which region has a reduced tear strength. This way, tear of means are integrated in the flexible portion 8. Here, the conduit 6 comprises three conduit sections 10, 11, 12, an upper-, 15 intermediate- and lower-conduit section. The lower conduit section 12 and the intermediate conduit section 11 are telescopically arranged for level adjusting the outlet section 4 including the outlet 5 into its active position proximate the sea bottom. The upper conduit section 10 and the intermediate conduit section 11 are telescopically arranged for level adjusting the inlet 3 such that head water is able to enter the inlet. In 20 telescoping along the longitudinal axis 2, the inlet 3 is guided by means of three pillars which are in sliding contact with the dish shaped inlet 3. The conduit sections 10, 11, 12 are mutually driven in a manner known per se. The intermediate conduit section 11 is double walled 14, 15 such that both the upper 25 conduit section 10 and the lower conduit section 12 can be accommodated within the intermediate conduit section 11. The upper conduit section 10 bears against the intermediate conduit section inner wall 14. The lower conduit section 12 bears against the intermediate conduit section outer wall 15. In a retracted inactive position the number of conduit sections 10, 11, 12 overlap such that a compact passive overflow 30 device 1 is obtained. In use, the passive overflow device 1 is coupled with a loading space of a vessel for draining away head water standing above settled sand in the loading space. The passive WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 8 overflow device 1 is coupled with the vessel such that it is part of the vessel. The inlet 3 is vertically level adjusted such that head water may enter the inlet. The outlet section 4 including the outlet 5 is vertically level adjusted into its active position. The head water may now flow from the loading space to the outboard sea in a passive way. 5 It will also be obvious after the above description and drawings are included to illustrate some embodiments of the invention, and not to limit the scope of protection. Starting from this disclosure, many more embodiments will be evident to a skilled person which are within the scope of protection and the essence of this invention and 10 which are obvious combinations of prior art techniques and the disclosure of this patent.
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    Claims (15)
    [1] 1. Passive overflow device (1) for draining away head water standing above settled 5 sand in a loading space of a hopper, wherein the passive overflow device extends along a longitudinal axis (2) and comprises; - an inlet (3) for taking in the head water, - an outlet section (4) having an outlet (5) for opening out in the outboard water and which outlet is level adjustable into an active position wherein in 10 use, the head water is delivered at considerable depth below the water surface, - a conduit (6) which extends along the longitudinal axis of the passive overflow device and which conduit fluidly couples the inlet and the outlet, - a supporting structure (7) for coupling the overflow device with the loading 15 space of a hopper, wherein, the outlet section comprises an flexible portion (8) proximate the outlet for preventing mechanical overload to the supporting structure when the outlet, in use, in its active position accidently abuts the sea bottom. 20
    [2] 2. Passive overflow device according to claim 1, wherein the flexible portion of the outlet section comprises means (9) for reinforcing the flexible portion and maintaining the outlet.
    [3] 3. Passive overflow device according to claim 2, wherein the means for reinforcing 25 the flexible portion comprises a ring portion (9).
    [4] 4. Passive overflow device according to claim 2, wherein the ring portions comprises steel. 30
    [5] 5. Passive overflow device according to claim 2, wherein the ring portions extends around the longitudinal axis of the passive overflow device. WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 10
    [6] 6. Passive overflow device according to a preceding claim 2-5, wherein the means for reinforcing the flexible portion comprise a closed ring (9).
    [7] 7. Passive overflow device according to claim 6, wherein the means for reinforcing 5 the flexible portion comprises a number of steel closed rings (9).
    [8] 8. Passive overflow device according to a preceding claim, wherein the outlet section comprises a tear of means for allowing at least a part of the outlet section to be torn off in case of excessive mechanical load to the outlet when, in use in its active 10 position, the outlet accidently abuts the sea bottom.
    [9] 9. Passive overflow device according to claim 8, wherein the tear of means comprise a region of the flexible portion, which region has a reduced tear strength. 15
    [10] 10. Passive overflow device according to a preceding claim, wherein the inlet and the outlet are directly fluid coupled.
    [11] 11. Passive overflow device according to a preceding claim, where both the inlet and outlet are centred at the longitudinal axis of the passive overflow device. 20
    [12] 12. Passive overflow device according to a preceding claim, wherein the conduit comprise a number of conduit sections (10, 11, 12) which are telescopically arranged for level adjusting the outlet into its active position. 25
    [13] 13. Passive overflow device according to claim 12, wherein in a retracted inactive position the number of conduit sections overlap.
    [14] 14. Vessel comprising a passive overflow device according to a preceding claim, wherein the passive overflow device is coupled with a loading space of the vessel 30 for draining away head water standing above settled sand in the loading space.
    [15] 15. Vessel according to claim 14, wherein the passive overflow device is vertically arranged. WO 2013/119107 PCT/NL2013/050031 11 -0-0-0-0-0-0-
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