A rocket transfer capsule

Abstract

The application discloses a rocket transfer cage and belongs to the field of rocket offshore launching. The rocket transfer cage comprises a support frame body, a base, a ceiling, a cage body and a rocket fixing device. The ceiling is fixed to one end of the support frame body. The base is fixed to the other end of the support frame body. The cage body is a cavity shell structure and is arranged between the ceiling and the base. The cage body, the ceiling, the support frame body and the base form a rocket accommodating cavity which can accommodate rockets and can be opened and closed. The application can protect the whole rocket, realize overall transfer, reduce the influence of environmental variables on the rocket during the transfer process and guarantee the good state of the rocket body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rocket sea launch, and in particular to a rocket transport cage. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, maritime spaceflight has developed rapidly, and sea-based rocket launches are becoming a new dominant method of rocket launch. The transport of rockets at sea has become a crucial part of the launch process. Currently, the transport of rockets before launch is carried out by specialized rocket transport vessels. The transport process places extremely high demands on these vessels, requiring the installation of numerous supporting facilities to ensure the rocket remains in good condition throughout the transport.

[0003] During rocket transport, the transport ship is equipped with rocket securing devices to stabilize the rocket body. During sea transport, the rocket body is affected by numerous environmental variables such as temperature, humidity, salinity, and overload. To ensure the rocket body's condition, current transport ships are equipped with environmental protection systems and anti-roll and shock absorption devices. However, the extensive equipment and the specialized nature of the ships themselves result in poor flexibility during rocket transport and excessively high maintenance costs. Currently, the transfer of rockets from the transport ship to the target launch platform is done using transport vehicles, requiring docking between the transport ship and the target platform. After docking, the rocket body still needs to be erected, a complex, time-consuming, and labor-intensive operation. Even after the rocket is transported in stages to the target platform, assembly and subsequent erection are still required, a difficult process that may damage the rocket body. Currently, a transport tool or method is needed that integrates rocket transport, erection, and launch operations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a rocket transport cage that can transport the rocket as a whole, reduce the impact of environmental variables during the transfer process, and ensure the rocket body is in good condition.

[0005] A rocket transport cage includes a support frame, a base, a ceiling, a cage body, and a rocket fixing device. The cage body is a shell structure with a cavity, including a first cage body and a second cage body. A lifting ring is provided on the ceiling. The ceiling is located at one end of the cage body and is fixedly connected to the support frame. The base is located at the other end of the cage body and is detachably fixedly connected to the cage body. The cage body, the ceiling, the support frame, and the base form a rocket receiving cavity that can accommodate and open / close the rocket. The rocket fixing device is located in the rocket receiving cavity and provides a circumferential fixation for the rocket placed in the rocket receiving cavity.

[0006] Preferably, the first cage is hinged to one side of the support frame; the second cage is hinged to the other side of the support frame.

[0007] Preferably, the rocket fixing device includes a support and a clamp; the support and the clamp surround to form a space adapted to the diameter of the rocket; the support is fixed to a support frame inside the rocket housing cavity; the clamp is fixed to the inner wall of the cage.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes a cage opening and closing device; one end of the cage opening and closing device is hinged to the inner wall of the cage; the other end of the cage opening and closing device is hinged to the support frame.

[0009] Preferably, the cage opening and closing device includes a drive mechanism and a connecting rod connected to each other; the drive mechanism is one of a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a cage support frame and an inspection platform disposed inside the cage body.

[0011] Preferably, the base includes a rocket launch pad and an opening and closing device; one end of the opening and closing device is hinged to the rocket launch pad; the other end of the opening and closing device can lock the cage body, so that the cage body and the base are detachably and fixedly connected.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0013] This invention employs a closed cage structure, placing the entire rocket within the cage's containment cavity for overall hoisting and transport. This enables complete rocket transport, reduces the impact of environmental variables during transport, increases the flexibility of the transport process, reduces costs, and ensures the rocket's condition. Furthermore, the closed cage structure prevents the rocket's structure and model from being visible, guaranteeing the safety and confidentiality of the launch. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in a detailed manner by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of position A in the middle.

[0018] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0019] 1. Support frame, 2. Hinges, 3. Cage, 4. Support base, 5. Clamps, 6. Cage opening and closing device, 7. Inspection platform, 8. Base, 9. Ceiling, 10. Lifting ring;

[0020] 31. First cage; 32. Second cage;

[0021] 301. Connecting seat; 302. Connecting plane.

[0022] 801. Rocket launch pad; 802. Opening and closing device; 803. Rocket mounting base; 804. Fixed plane. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, a rocket transport cage includes a support frame 1, a base 8, a ceiling 9, a cage body 3, and a rocket fixing device. The cage body 3 is a shell structure with a cavity, including a first cage body 31 and a second cage body 32. A lifting ring 10 is provided on the ceiling 9, which is located at one end of the cage body 3 and fixedly connected to the end of the support frame 1. The base 8 is located at the other end of the cage body 3 and is detachably fixedly connected to the cage body 3. The cage body 3, ceiling 9, support frame 1, and base 8 together form a rocket receiving cavity that can accommodate and open / close the rocket. The rocket fixing device is located in the rocket receiving cavity and provides a circumferential fixation for the rocket placed in the rocket receiving cavity.

[0025] Specifically, both the first cage 31 and the second cage 32 are shell structures. The first cage 31 is hinged to one side of the support frame 1 via a hinge 2, and the second cage 32 is hinged to the other side of the support frame 1 via a hinge 2. One end of the first cage 31 contacts the surface of the ceiling 9, and its other end can be detachably and fixedly connected to the base 8. Similarly, one end of the second cage 32 contacts the surface of the ceiling 9, and its other end can also be detachably and fixedly connected to the base 8.

[0026] A cage opening and closing device 6 is installed inside the rocket housing cavity. One end of the device is hinged to the inner wall of the cage 3, and the other end is hinged to the support frame 1. The cage opening and closing device 6 includes a drive mechanism and a connecting rod connected to each other. The drive mechanism is one of a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod. Under the extension and retraction of the drive mechanism, the first cage 31 and the second cage 32 can rotate along the hinge axis, thereby opening or closing the first cage 31 and the second cage 32. After the first cage 31 and the second cage 32 are closed, both are fixed to the base 8, ensuring that the first cage 31 and the second cage 32 remain closed during the transportation of the rocket transport cage. In this state, the first cage 31, the second cage 32, the ceiling 9, the support frame 1, and the base 8 together form a rocket housing cavity that can accommodate the rocket and can be opened and closed. The rocket housing cavity ensures the airtightness of the rocket housing cavity, reduces the impact of environmental variables during rocket transportation, and protects the condition of the rocket body.

[0027] The rocket securing device includes a support 4 and clamps 5. The support 4 is fixed to the support frame 1 inside the rocket housing cavity, positioned directly below the rocket during horizontal transport to provide support. The clamps 5 are fixed to the inner walls of the first cage 31 and the second cage 32, and are symmetrically arranged. During horizontal transport, they are positioned on both sides of the rocket to secure its sides. Both the support 4 and the clamps 5 have arc-shaped surfaces adapted to the rocket, and together they form a space adapted to the rocket's diameter, used to secure the rocket during transport and prevent displacement within the rocket housing cavity.

[0028] The cage 3 also includes a cage support frame and an inspection platform 7. The cage support frame is fitted and fixedly connected to the cage 3 to enhance its strength and prevent deformation or damage during rocket transport due to insufficient strength. The inspection platform 7 consists of several components, symmetrically fixed to the inner walls of the first cage 31 and the second cage 32, arranged parallel to each other. When the cage 3 is in a standing position, the surface of the inspection platform 7 is horizontal, allowing inspection personnel to enter the inspection platform 7 to inspect or maintain the rocket.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the base 8 includes a rocket launcher 801, an opening and closing device 802, and a rocket mounting base 803. The rocket launcher 801 serves as a tray for the rocket until launch is complete. The rocket mounting base 803 is located on the upper surface of the rocket launcher 801 and supports the rocket when the cage 3 is in an upright position. One end of the opening and closing device 802 is hinged to the rocket launcher 801, and the other end can lock the cage 3 in place, allowing the cage 3 to be detachably and fixedly connected to the base 8.

[0030] Preferably, the fixed plane 804 is disposed on the rocket launch pad 801, and the opening and closing device 802 is disposed close to the fixed plane 804. By relying on the joint action of the opening and closing device 802 and the fixed plane 804, the cage 3 and the base 8 are pressed together, so as to realize the detachable connection between the two.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, a connecting seat 301 is provided at one end of the cage body 3 near the base 8, and a connecting plane 302 is provided on the connecting seat 301. When the cage body 3 is rotated to fit against the base 8, the opening and closing device 802 is used to press the connecting plane 302, so that the connecting plane 302 fits tightly against the fixed plane 804, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the cage body 3 and the base 8.

[0032] The components of a rocket transport cage are closely connected to form a complete whole, enabling the overall transport of the rocket and reducing the impact of environmental variables on the rocket during the transport process. The components cannot be separated, and the superposition of individual components with similar functions cannot solve the corresponding technical problems created by this invention.

[0033] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0034] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementations according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0035] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rocket transport cage, characterized in that, The system includes a support frame, a base, a ceiling, a cage, and a rocket securing device. The cage is a hollow shell structure, comprising a first cage and a second cage. A lifting ring is provided on the ceiling. The ceiling is located at one end of the cage and is fixedly connected to the support frame. The base is located at the other end of the cage and is detachably fixedly connected to it. The cage, ceiling, support frame, and base together form a rocket housing cavity capable of accommodating and opening / closing the rocket. The rocket securing device is located within the rocket housing cavity to provide a circumferential fixation for the rocket placed within it. The base includes a rocket launch pad, an opening and closing device, and a rocket mounting base. The rocket launch pad serves as a tray for the rocket until launch is complete. The rocket mounting base is located on the upper surface of the rocket launch pad and is used to support the rocket when the cage is in an upright position. One end of the opening and closing device is hinged to the rocket launch pad, and the other end can lock the cage, allowing the cage to be detachably and fixedly connected to the base. A fixed plane is located on the rocket launch pad, and the opening and closing device is located close to the fixed plane. The cage and the base are pressed together by the combined action of the opening and closing device and the fixed plane, achieving a detachable connection between the two.

2. The rocket transport cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first cage is hinged to one side of the support frame; the second cage is hinged to the other side of the support frame.

3. The rocket transport cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rocket fixing device includes a support and a clamp; the support and the clamp surround to form a space adapted to the diameter of the rocket; the support is fixed to a support frame inside the rocket housing cavity; the clamp is fixed to the inner wall of the cage.

4. A rocket transport cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cage opening and closing device; one end of the cage opening and closing device is hinged to the inner wall of the cage; the other end of the cage opening and closing device is hinged to the support frame.

5. A rocket transport cage as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The cage opening and closing device includes a drive mechanism and a connecting rod that are connected to each other; the drive mechanism is one of a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod.

6. A rocket transport cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cage support frame and an inspection platform disposed inside the cage body.

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