NL2034070B1 - Roof panels with sealing for a roof for cockpit of a ship - Google Patents
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Abstract
A set of roof panels is provided, for example for covering a cockpit of a ship. To provide an aesthetically attractive covering, sealing is provided between the panels. To prevent any leaking water to enter the cockpit, a gutter is provided under an interface between the sealing and an adjacent panel. The gutter may be provided on either one of the panels. The gutter reaches over substantially the full width of the panel, from port to starboard, as does the sealing between the panels. An additional sealing may be provided to seal the gutter from the cockpit, the additional sealing being provided on either panel. The additional sealing may be provided in one member with the main sealing between the panels. The panel not comprising the gutter may provide a protrusion overarching the gutter.
Description
P134043NL00
Title: Roof panels with sealing for a roof for cockpit of a ship
The various aspects and embodiments thereof relate to sliding roofs for vehicles and ships in particular.
BACK GROUND
Sliding roofs on vehicles are well known. In particular roofs of cars may be provided with panels that have a track that may be tilted and slid away. The panel is slid away either on top of the roof or in a space between the metal roof and an inner liner. For tilting, a sliding track for the roof panel is tilted. This allows the roof to be slid over the top of the roof.
Hence, the panel of the sunroof is move to another location on the roof.
Also convertible roofs are known. They either comprise a canvas cover that is folded in a relative small space in the back of the care or a full metal structure that requires the full boot of the car for storing the roof when folded away.
NL 2018303 discloses a system for providing a sliding roof for a ship and a system for storing roof panels.
NL 2018307 discloses a system for providing a sliding roof panel for a ship
It is preferred to provide a sliding roof that has a smooth upper surface such that any water, like rain, spray water or other water, is prevented to enter the cockpit between roof panels. An obvious way preventing water from entering between two adjacent roof panels, for example comprising glass panes, is by providing a rubber sealing cover of an interface above the gap between the glass panes and extending beyond the gap at both sides of the gap. However, such sealing is aesthetically not very attractive; a substantially contiguous glass cover 1s generally considered to be more attractive. However, sealing is to be provided between two adjacent roof panels. It is preferred to provide an aesthetically attractive sealing between roof panels.
A first aspect provides a set of roof panels comprising a first panel and a second panel for covering a cockpit of a ship comprising a first panel and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel are arranged to provide a contiguous covering for a cockpit of a ship, such that a first edge of the first panel is provided parallel and adjacent to a second edge of the second panel, wherein a first of the first edge and the second edge are provided with a panel seal arranged to engage with a second of the first edge and the second edge. The first edge is provided with a panel gutter along substantially the full length of the first edge such that when the first of the first edge and the second edge is in contact with the panel seal, the panel gutter is provided below the contact between the first of the first edge and the second edge and the panel seal such that an open upper side of the panel gutter is facing the panel seal.
Generally, a good way to seal an interface between two panel in a horizontal plane is by covering that interface by a seal that extends beyond the edges of the two adjacent panels. As such, an interface between two for example glass or otherwise transparent panels may be sealed against entry of water. On the other hand, this may by some not be considered as the most aesthetical way to seal the interface. Another option is to provide a seal between the two panels, but that may in certain cases in leakage of moist, like water, in a space below the panels, under force of gravity working on small amounts of moist piling up on the seal between the panels; this effect may force the moist to seep through the interface between the seal and an adjacent panel. This aspect aims to address this issue, by providing a gutter underneath that interface between seal and an adjacent panel, in particular the adjacent panel to which the seal is not (semi-)permanently connected.
This gutter allows any water that may seep through to be guided away, outside a ship or in the bilge of a ship, to be subsequently pumped out of the ship.
In one example, the panel seal is provided on the second edge.
This is one of multiple options that allows for compact design. With the panel on the second edge and the gutter on the first, the gutter does not have to extend beyond the seal.
In another example, the panel gutter protrudes from the first edge. This provides better protection again leakage.
A further example further comprises a panel gutter seal arranged to provide a seal between a side of the panel gutter closest to the second panel and the second panel. With water accumulating in the gutter, it may be preferred to apply a seal to prevent leakage from the gutter to a space under the covering of the panels.
In again another example, the panel gutter seal is provided on the second edge. This allows for press-fitting the sealing tight, in particular with seals provided in a resilient material, like an elastomer.
In yet another example, the second edge comprises a protruding portion at an upper side of the second edge and the panel gutter seal is provided at a bottom side of the protruding portion. This enables a design in which the gutter is closed from the top side. This allows for a larger amount of water to be displaced and disposed of.
In a further example, the panel seal comprises an elongate hollow resilient sealing member. A hollow seal provides improved resilience.
In again another example, the panel gutter seal comprises an elongate hollow resilient member. A hollow seal provides improved resilience.
In yet a further example, the panel seal and the panel gutter seal are provided as a single contiguous element. This may provide more convenient manufacturing and assembly. Additionally or alternatively, this improves sealing of the interface between the panels.
In another example, the first roof panel comprises a first glass sheet provided on a first metal frame and the second roof panel comprises a second glass sheet provided on a second metal frame and wherein the panel gutter is first part of the first metal frame. This provides a safe and rigid yet aesthetically appealing panel for covering, for example, a cockpit of a ship.
A second aspect provides a ship superstructure. The ship superstructure comprises a starboard roof support structure oriented from bow to stern and provided on starboard side of the ship superstructure. The first roof support structure comprises a starboard panel support arranged to support the set of roof panels according to any of the preceding claims on a starboard side; and a starboard support gutter provided below the starboard panel support such that when the starboard panel support supports the first panel, a starboard end of the panel gutter is located above the starboard support gutter. The ship superstructure further comprises a port roof support structure oriented from bow to stern and provided on port side of the ship superstructure. The second roof support structure comprises a port panel support arranged to support the set of roof panels according to any of the preceding claims on a port side; and a port support gutter provided below the port panel support such that when the port panel support supports the first panel, a port end of the panel gutter is located above the port support gutter. This is a practical example wherein the panel structure of the first aspect may be used.
In an example, the starboard roof support further comprises a starboard support seal arranged to provide a seal between the starboard roof support and a starboard edge of the first panel and a starboard edge of the second panel; and the port roof support further comprises a port support seal arranged to provide a seal between the port roof support and a port edge of the first panel and a port edge of the second panel. This structure provides additional sealing at the sides of the panel, preventing entry of water or at least reducing any risk of leakage.
In a further example, the starboard support seal and the port support seal are inflatable. This example allows for adjustment of the 5 sealing pressure. Furthermore, it allows for a seal to be removed when the panels are moved, without having to provide additional moving parts for moving the seal to move a sealing member away from the panels prior to moving the panels.
In again a further example, at least one of a stern end and a bow end of the starboard support gutter are arranged to guide any liquid received via the panel gutter to a first sink; and at least one of a stern end and a bow end of the port support gutter are arranged to guide any liquid received via the panel gutter to a second sink. This allows for efficient disposal of any liquid collected.
In yet another example, the first sink is the same as the second sink. An advantage is that this allows for only one sink.
A third aspect provides a ship comprising the ship superstructure according to the second aspect and the set of roof panels according to the first aspect supported by the starboard panel support on a starboard side of the ship and supported by the port panel support on a port side of the ship.
The various aspects and examples thereof will now be discussed in further detail in conjunction with drawings. In the drawings:
Figure 1 A: shows a ship with a closed roof;
Figure 1 B: shows a ship with roof slid away and stored;
Figure 2: shows a details of sealing between roof panels;
Figure 3: shows a side view of the roof panels on rails;
Figure 4 A: shows an embodiment of the roof system in closed state;
Figure 4 B: shows an embodiment of the roof system in closed state with the front deck and the mid roof panel lifted;
Figure 4 C: shows an embodiment of the roof system with the panel lift lifted;
Figure 4 D: shows an embodiment of the roof system with one panel stored;
Figure 4 E: shows an embodiment of the roof system with the panel lift one step lowered:
Figure 4 F: shows an embodiment of the roof system with two panels stored;
Figure 4 G: shows an embodiment of the roof system with three panels stored;
Figure 4 H: shows an embodiment of the roof system in open state and deck closed.
Figure 1 A shows a ship 100 as a vehicle. The ship 100 comprises a hull 102 having a forecastle 110 at the front and a roof 250 for covering the cockpit or the tub of the ship 100. The sliding roof comprises an aft roof panel 252, a mid roof panel 254 and a front roof panel 256. The roof panels preferably comprise a glass pane, supported by a frame at the edge of the glass pane, preferably under the glass pane. The frame may comprise metal, like iron, steel or aluminium, an organic polymer, a composite material, other, or a combination of two or more thereof.
Figure 1 B shows the ship 100 with the roof 250 slid away, providing an open tub or open cockpit of the ship 100. The panels of the roof 250 are stored in the forecastle 110. Figure 1 B shows a starboard roof support 242 and a port roof support 244. The starboard roof support 242 and the port roof support 244 each comprise a rail over which the roof panels may be transported to the forecastle 110. With the roof panels removed,
passengers of the ship 100 may have a more exciting experience.
Furthermore, with the panels not covering at least all of the tub or the cockpit of the ship 100, is may be more convenient for passengers to enter the ship 100 from the stern.
Figure 2 shows a detail of the starboard roof support 242, the aft roof panel 252 and the mid roof panel 254. Figure 2 shows the aft roof panel 252 with an aft glass pane 262 as a sheet of glass and an aft panel frame 264. Furthermore, Figure 2 shows the mid roof panel 254 with a mid glass pane 266 as a sheet of glass and a mid panel frame 268. At the edge of the aft panel frame 264, an aft panel protrusion 282 is provided over the length of the edge of the aft panel frame 262 at the side of the aft panel frame 264 adjacent to the mid roof panel 254. The aft panel protrusion 282 provides an aft panel gutter 284 between the aft panel frame 264 and an aft panel ridge 286. The aft panel gutter 284 may as an option be provided in a recess of the aft panel frame 264, rather than in a protrusion of the art panel frame 264.
Along the full length of the edge of the mid panel frame 268 at the side of the aft roof panel 252, a sealing member 270 is provided. The sealing member 270 comprises a connecting lobe 272 arranged to connect the sealing member 270 to the mid panel frame 268; the connecting lobe 272 is received by a slit in the side of the edge of the mid panel frame 268, which slit broadens inwardly from the outer perimeter of the edge, over the full length of the edge. The sealing member 270 further comprises a side sealing lobe 274 and a bottom sealing lobe 278. The side sealing lobe 274 and the bottom sealing lobe 278 are in this example shown as hollow lobes, but may be provided as massive lobes as well. An advantage of hollow lobes is that they may be inflated.
The sealing member 270 comprises both the side sealing lobe 274 and the bottom sealing lobe 278 as one contiguous element. In another implementation, two separate sealing members may be provided, a first sealing member comprising the side sealing lobe 274 and a second, optional,
sealing element, comprising the bottom sealing lobe 278. The sealing member 270 may be manufactured comprising an elastomer like natural or synthetic rubber, another resilient material or a combination thereof.
The starboard roof support 242 comprises a starboard side support member 222, in which a starboard side gutter 224 is provided.
Above the starboard side gutter 224, a starboard roof rail 226 is provided, which supports the roof panels to be slid from aft of the ship to front of the ship and back. Above the starboard roof rail 226, a starboard side seal member 210 1s provided.
The starboard side seal member 210 comprises a starboard connecting lobe 212 and a starboard side sealing lobe 214. The starboard connecting lobe 212 is arranged to connect the starboard side sealing member 210 to the starboard side support member 222; the starboard connecting lobe 212 is received by a slit along the side of the starboard side support member 222, which lit broadens inwardly.
The starboard side sealing lobe 214 is in this example shown as a hollow lobe, but may also be provided as a massive lobe. In one particular example, in which the starboard side sealing lobe 214 is hollow, the starboard side sealing lobe 214 is arranged to be inflated and to be deflated, using a gas or gaseous mixture like air. The inflation and deflation may be done automatically, by means of a pump, which pump may be driven by, for example, an electromotor. Action of the pump may be initiated by detecting that the roof 250 is closed or in response to a user input. The starboard side sealing member 210 may be manufactured as comprising an elastomer like natural or synthetic rubber, another resilient material or a combination thereof.
In the closed state of the roof 250 of the ship 100, the side sealing lobe 274 of the sealing member 270 provides sealing of the cockpit of the ship 100 against rain and spray water. However, due to defects or matter stuck between the aft roof panel 252 and the side sealing lobe 274, water may leak through the seal provided by the side sealing lobe 274. Such leaking water drips downward and lands in the aft panel gutter 284.
For proper functioning of the sealing provided by the side sealing lobe 274 and the edge of a panel the side sealing lobe 274 meets with, as well as for proper functioning of reception of any water by the aft panel gutter 284, an interface between the side sealing lobe 274 and the panel edge the side sealing lobe 274 meets with may be provided such that the interface is provided above the aft panel gutter 284. For such configuration, it is not relevant whether the side sealing lobe 274 is connected to a panel on which a gutter is provided or whether it the side sealing lobe 274 is connected to another panel on which the gutter is not provided. This means that the side sealing lobe 274 may be provided on the same panel as on which the gutter is provided or on another panel. The interface between the side sealing lobe 274 and an adjacent panel frame edge is not necessarily provided above the gutter; water guidance may be provided to direct water leaking through the interface towards the gutter.
From the aft panel gutter 284, the water may flow towards the starboard side gutter 224. To aid the water in flowing sideways starboard side gutter 224 or a port side gutter, the aft panel gutter 284 may be curved, such that from the middle of the aft panel gutter 284, which is generally at the centre of the aft roof panel 252, the aft panel gutter 284 slants downward towards the starboard roof support 242 at starboard side and downwards towards the port roof support 244 at the port side. For receiving the water at the port side, a port side gutter is provided similar to the starboard side gutter 224, in a mirrored fashion.
In order to prevent any water that may end up in the aft panel gutter 284 to enter the cockpit, the bottom sealing lobe 278 seals off the aft panel gutter from the inside of the cockpit of the ship 100. In this example, the bottom sealing lobe 278 abuts the aft panel ridge 286 and in particular at the top of the aft panel ridge 286. In other implementations, the panel gutter 284 1s sealed at the side of at least one of the panel gutter 284 and the aft penal ridge.
At the side of the aft roof panel 252 and the mid roof panel 254, the cockpit of the ship 100 is sealed off for preventing entry of water by starboard side seal member 210. At the port side of the ship 100, a similar sealing is provided, in a mirrored fashion. As indicated above, the starboard side sealing lobe 214 may be provided as an inflatable seal. If the roof 250 is to be opened, the starboard side sealing lobe 214 is deflated and after the roof 250 is closed by putting the roof panels in place as shown by Figure 1 A, the starboard side sealing lobe 214 may be inflated.
As indicated above, water received by the aft panel gutter 284 is allowed to flow towards the starboard side gutter 224. The starboard side gutter 224 may be slanted towards the forecastle 110, which allows the water to flow to the bilge of the ship 100, where it may be pumped outside by the bilge pump of the ship 100. Alternatively, the starboard side gutter 224 may be slanted downwards towards the stern of the ship 100, with the same purpose. In again another alternative, the starboard side gutter 224 may be slanted downwards towards the bow at a front part of the starboard side gutter 224 and slanted downwards towards the stern at an aft part of the starboard side gutter 224.
Figure 3 shows a schematic side view of the sliding roof system 200 provided on the ship 100. The sliding roof system 200 comprises a starboard roof rail 226 and a port roof rail 228. Whereas a two-rail system 1s highly preferred, the sliding roof system 200 may be implemented with a single rail. Such single rail is preferably provided in the middle of the roof 250. The further embodiments discussed will be discussed in conjunction with two rails, but may be implemented using one rail as well. On the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228, a first roof panel 252, a second roof panel 254 and a third roof panel 256 are provided. The roof panels are arranged to be slidably movable on the two rails.
Figure 3 also shows a front window 258 of the ship 100. The front window 258 is preferably rigidly connected to a front deck 120. The front deck 120 is movable relative to the hull 102 by means of a deck driving module 124. The front deck 120, with the front window 258, can in this embodiment be tilted upwardly, towards the front by means of the deck driving module 124. Alternatively, the front deck 120 may be moved upward in a linear movement, another movement or a combination of these movements.
In the forecastle 110, a panel cassette 220 is provided. The panel cassette 220 comprises a first right cassette rail 232 and a first left cassette rail 234, a second right cassette rail 236 and a second left cassette rail 238 and a third right cassette rail 246 and a third left cassette rail 248. Each pair of cassette rails defines a panel storage position.
The starboard cassette rails may be aligned with the starboard roof rail 226 and the port cassette rails may be aligned with the port roof rail 228. To this end, the cassette 220 is connected to a cassette driving module 288 for moving the cassette 220 up and down relative to the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228. The movement of the cassette may be a pivoting movement, a linear movement, another movement or a combination thereof.
The operation of the driving modules and the deck driving module 124 and the cassette driving module 288 is controlled by a roof sliding processing unit 290. The roof sliding processing unit 290 may be embodied by means of a microcontroller and ensures the front deck 120 and the cassette 220 in proper order, of which examples are provided below.
The sliding away of the roof panels, from the situation depicted by
Figure 1 A to the situation depicted by Figure 1 B, will now be discussed in further detail in conjunction with Figure 4 A through Figure 4 H. Figure 4 A shows the aft roof panel 252, the mid roof panel 254 and the front roof panel 256 provided on the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228. The starboard roof rail 226 is incorporated in the starboard roof support 242 and the port roof rail 214 is incorporated in the port roof support 244. Figure 4 A also shows the panel cassette 220 with the first starboard cassette rail 232 and the first port cassette rail 234, the second starboard cassette rail 236 and the second port cassette rail 238 and the third starboard cassette rail 246 and the third port cassette rail 248.
Adjacent roof panels abut one another in closed state of the roof 250 and the front roof panel 256 abuts the windshield 258 in closed state of the roof 250. The front deck 120 closes the forecastle 110. In the forecastle 110, the starboard cassette rails and a port cassette rails are depicted. The cassette rails are provided in extension of the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 238, respectively and are arranged for supporting driving at least one of the roof panel such that each of the roof panels can be stored at their designated storage position.
Figure 4 B shows the roof system 200 with the front deck 120 and the front window 258 lifted. The lifting of the front window 258 frees upper sides of the port roof rail 226 and the starboard rail 228. This allows the roof panels to be slid towards the cassette 220. Figure 4 B also shows the mid roof panel 254 lifted relative to the aft roof panel 252 and the front roof panel 256. The mid roof panel 254 is supported by the first support rail 322.
With the lifting of the mid roof panel 254, the second support rail 324 is now flush with the aft rail support part 336 and with the front rail support part 346. In this way, the second support rail 324 forms, with the aft rail support part 336 and with the front rail support part 346, one rail as one of the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228.
A panel lifting structure 300 is provided on port and starboard side, as both part of the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228.
With the mid roof panel 254 lifted, the aft roof panel 252 may be slid underneath the mid roof panel 254. Once the aft roof panel 252 is slid underneath and past the mid roof panel 254, the mid roof panel 254 is lowered, such that a first support rails for the mid roof panel 254 is flush with the rest of the roof rails. This allows the mid roof panel 254 to be slid towards the front, towards the forecastle 110.
Figure 4 C shows the third starboard cassette rail 246 and the third port cassette rail 248 aligned with the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228, respectively. This, in turn, allows the front roof panel 256 to be slid in the first storage position defined by the third starboard cassette rail 246 and the third port cassette rail 248. Figure 4 D shows the front roof panel 256 to in the first storage position.
Figure 4 E shows the cassette 220 in a position lower than the position depicted by Figure 4 C. In the position of the cassette 220 depicted by Figure 4E, the second starboard cassette rail 236 and the second port cassette rail 238 are aligned with the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228, respectively. This allows the aft panel 252 to be slid over the second starboard cassette rail 236 and the second port cassette rail 238, underneath the mid panel 254, in a second storage position.
Figure 4 F shows the cassette 220 in a position lower than the position depicted by Figure 4 E. Firstly, the aft panel 252 is shown as received in the second storage position of the cassette 220. Second, Figure 4
F shows the mid panel 254 being lowered to its earlier level. in the position of the cassette 220 depicted by Figure 4 F, the first starboard cassette rail 232 and the first port cassette rail 234 are aligned with the starboard roof rail 226 and the port roof rail 228, respectively. This allows the mid panel 254 to be slid in a third storage position provided by the first port cassette rail 234 and the first starboard cassette rail 232.
Figure 4 G shows the three panels stored in their storage positions in the cassette 220. The cassette 220 is lowered such that the front deck 120 and the front window 258 can be moved back to their initial positions, as depicted by Figure 4 H.
In another implementation, a procedure of storing the roof panels in the cassette as disclosed by NL 2018303 or NL 2018307 may be employed - or any other way. The sliding of the panel is optional in this aspect.
In summary, a set of roof panels is provided, for example for covering a cockpit of a ship. To provide an aesthetically attractive covering, sealing is provided between the panels. To prevent any leaking water to enter the cockpit, a gutter is provided under an interface between the sealing and an adjacent panel. The gutter may be provided on either one of the panels. The gutter reaches over substantially the full width of the panel, from port to starboard, as does the sealing between the panels. An additional sealing may be provided to seal the gutter from the cockpit, the additional sealing being provided on either panel. The additional sealing may be provided in one member with the main sealing between the panels.
The panel not comprising the gutter may provide a protrusion overarching the gutter.
The various aspects and implementations thereof relate to the following numbered examples: 1. A set of roof panels comprising a first panel and a second panel for covering a cockpit of a ship comprising a first panel and a second panel, the first panel and the second panel being arranged to provide a contiguous covering for a cockpit of a ship such that a first edge of the first panel is provided parallel and adjacent to a second edge of the second panel, wherein: a first of the first edge and the second edge is provided with a panel seal arranged to engage with a second of the first edge and the second edge and the first edge is provided with a panel gutter along substantially the full length of the first edge such that when the first of the first edge and the second edge is in contact with the panel seal, the panel gutter is provided below the contact between the first of the first edge and the second edge and the panel seal such that an open upper side of the panel gutter is facing the panel seal.
2. The set according to example 1, wherein the panel seal 1s provided on the second edge.
3. The set according to any of the preceding examples, wherein the panel gutter protrudes from the first edge.
4. The set according to any of the preceding examples, further comprising a panel gutter seal arranged to provide a seal between a side of the panel gutter closest to the second panel and the second panel.
5. The set according to example 3, wherein the panel gutter seal is provided on the second edge.
6. The set according to example 4, wherein the second edge comprises a protruding portion at an upper side of the second edge and the panel gutter seal is provided at a bottom side of the protruding portion.
7. The set according to any of the preceding examples, wherein the panel seal comprises an elongate hollow resilient sealing member.
8. The set according to any of the example 4-6, wherein the panel gutter seal comprises an elongate hollow resilient member.
9. The set according to any of the examples 4 to 8 to the extent dependent on example 4, wherein the panel seal and the panel gutter seal are provided as a single contiguous element.
10. The set of roof panels according to any of the preceding examples, wherein the first roof panel comprises a first glass sheet provided on a first metal frame and the second roof panel comprises a second glass sheet provided on a second metal frame and wherein the panel gutter is first part of the first metal frame.
11. A ship superstructure comprising:
a starboard roof support structure oriented from bow to stern and provided on starboard side of the ship superstructure, the first roof support structure comprising:
a starboard panel support arranged to support the set of roof panels according to any of the preceding examples on a starboard side; and a starboard support gutter provided below the starboard panel support such that when the starboard panel support supports the first panel, a starboard end of the panel gutter is located above the starboard support gutter;
a port roof support structure oriented from bow to stern and provided on port side of the ship superstructure, the second roof support structure comprising:
a port panel support arranged to support the set of roof panels according to any of the preceding examples on a port side; and a port support gutter provided below the port panel support such that when the port panel support supports the first panel, a port end of the panel gutter 1s located above the port support gutter.
12. The ship superstructure according to example 11, wherein:
the starboard roof support structure further comprises a starboard support seal arranged to provide a seal between the starboard roof support and a starboard edge of the first panel and a starboard edge of the second panel; and the port roof support structure further comprises a port support seal arranged to provide a seal between the port roof support and a port edge of the first panel and a port edge of the second panel. 13. The ship superstructure according to example 12, wherein the starboard support seal and the port support seal are inflatable. 14. The ship superstructure according to any of the example 11 to 13, wherein:
at least one of a stern end and a bow end of the starboard support gutter are arranged to guide any liquid received via the panel gutter to a first sink; and at least one of a stern end and a bow end of the port support gutter are arranged to guide any liquid received via the panel gutter to a second sink. 15. The ship superstructure according to example 14, wherein the first sink is the same as the second sink. 16. A ship comprising the ship superstructure according to any of the example 11 to 15 and the set of roof panels according to any of the examples 1 to 10 supported by the starboard panel support on a starboard side of the ship and supported by the port panel support on a port side of the ship.
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