Integral self-floating device for cleaning a speedboat

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of ship cleaning technology, and more particularly to an integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device. The support frame of this invention has a U-shaped frame structure; a pontoon is installed on each of its lower two sides, bearing the weight of the equipment and providing buoyancy when floating; an inwardly inclined support frame is installed on each of the lower two sides of the support frame to support the bottom of the speedboat; at least three vertical electric actuators are evenly distributed on each of the upper two sides of the support frame; the electric actuators are connected to an electrical box on the shore; a horizontal rail is installed above each of the electric actuators on both sides; multiple reciprocating brush plate mechanisms are installed in the middle of the circular rail; the two ends of the circular rail are slidably connected to the horizontal rails on both sides, allowing it to slide back and forth along the horizontal rails; fixed brush plate mechanisms are installed on the horizontal rails. The technical solution of this invention solves the problems of low efficiency and high labor consumption in manual cleaning, difficulty in guaranteeing the cleaning effect of machine cleaning, and the limited cleaning range of robot cleaning in a single operation in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ship cleaning technology, and in particular to an integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing methods for cleaning speedboat hulls are mainly divided into underwater cleaning and shore-based cleaning. Underwater cleaning is further divided into mechanical cleaning and underwater cleaning robots. Mechanical cleaning is highly efficient, but its ability to clean barnacles and other marine organisms with strong adhesion is poor. Robotic cleaning faces the contradiction between rapid movement and precise positioning, and its cleaning range per cycle is also limited due to the size of the robot. Shore-based cleaning requires lifting the hull out of the water with a crane and transferring it to land for manual cleaning. Its advantages are that it can thoroughly clean the hull and perform repairs such as touch-up painting; its disadvantages are that it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, so it is usually cleaned only once every one to two years.

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned existing technologies, it is necessary to research and design a new type of integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device to overcome the problems existing in the existing technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the technical problems of existing technologies, such as low efficiency and high labor consumption in manual cleaning, difficulty in guaranteeing the cleaning effect of machine cleaning, and limited cleaning range of robots in a single cycle, this invention provides an integrated self-floating speedboat cleaning device. This invention primarily utilizes the coordinated positioning of a circular track and a brush plate, along with an electric propulsion device to control the position and speed of the cleaning tools, thereby accelerating the cleaning speed of the boat hull.

[0005] The technical means employed in this invention are as follows:

[0006] An integrated speedboat cleaning self-floating device is located in the middle of the attached dock, including: a bracket, a buoy, a ring track, a horizontal track, an electric push rod, a support frame, and a brush plate mechanism; Furthermore, the support frame has a U-shaped frame structure; a pontoon is installed on each of its lower two sides, the pontoons bear the weight of the equipment and provide buoyancy when it floats. Furthermore, an inwardly inclined support frame is provided on each of the two sides of the lower part of the bracket to support the bottom of the speedboat. Furthermore, at least three vertical electric actuators are evenly distributed on each side of the upper part of the bracket; Furthermore, the electric actuator is connected to the electrical box on the shore; Furthermore, a horizontal rail is installed above each of the two electric actuators; Furthermore, multiple reciprocating brush mechanisms are provided in the middle of the circular track. Furthermore, the two ends of the circular track are slidably connected to the horizontal tracks on both sides, allowing it to slide back and forth along the horizontal tracks; Furthermore, a fixed brushing mechanism is installed on the horizontal track.

[0007] Furthermore, during cleaning operations, the electric actuator maintains a relatively long stroke that matches the speedboat and the dock. During buoyancy control, air is inflated in the buoy to increase buoyancy and support the speedboat as it rises. At this point, the electric actuator retracts to its shortest stroke, separating the circular track from the speedboat's hull. Simultaneously, the support frame mounted on the bracket contacts the speedboat, helping to lift it to the surface.

[0008] Furthermore, the horizontal track includes: a track motor, an electric drive platform, and the track itself; Furthermore, there are two tracks, horizontally positioned at the top of the electric actuators on both sides of the support; Furthermore, each of the two guide rails is equipped with an electric drive platform; Furthermore, the two electrically driven platforms are fixedly connected to both ends of the circular track, respectively; Furthermore, two track motors are respectively installed at one end of each side of the support and connected to the track, driving the electric drive platform to move horizontally along the guide rail.

[0009] Furthermore, the brushing mechanism includes a brush; Furthermore, five ball joints are provided below the brush plate, one ball joint is located at the center below the brush plate, and four ball joints are evenly distributed around the center ball joint; Furthermore, the bottom end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the center of the lower platform inside the brush mechanism housing, and the top end is hinged to the ball joint at the center, which plays a supporting and positioning role for the brush. Furthermore, four cylinders are evenly mounted on the lower platform, and each of the four cylinders has a steering rod mounted at the front end of its cylinder rod. Furthermore, the tops of the four steering rods are respectively hinged to the four ball joints other than the central ball joint, and the angle of the brush plate is changed by the extension and retraction of the four cylinders.

[0010] Furthermore, an electric drive device is installed on the outer wall through which the brush mechanism passes; Furthermore, the electric actuation device is fixedly connected to the electric drive platform, which can drive the brush mechanism to move back and forth.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner and outer arc surfaces of the circular track are provided with internal and external teeth.

[0012] Furthermore, a gear platform is fixedly installed on the electric drive device on the outer wall of the brush mechanism; Furthermore, two gears are provided on the upper outer side of the gear platform to mesh with the internal teeth of the annular track; Furthermore, a gear is provided on the lower outer side of the gear platform that meshes with the external teeth of the annular track; Furthermore, a gear motor is installed on the inner side of the gear platform. The output end of the gear motor passes through the gear platform and connects to the gear that meshes with the outer teeth of the same circular track, driving the gear to rotate.

[0013] The function of this invention consists of two parts: cleaning and floating. I. Cleaning work: 1. When the electric push rod is in the long stroke state, after the cleaning vessel is docked and stabilized, the electric propulsion device under the brush plate mechanism on both sides extends to position the hull and move it to the bow side of the vessel. At this time, the brush plate mechanism on the circular track is in the relaxed state. 2. At this time, the electric drive device of the moving brushes on both sides works, moving the brush mechanism back to be close to the hull and adsorbed on the hull shell; 3. The internal cylinder of the cleaning mechanism operates, pushing the brush plate to conform to the hull; 4. The brush plate rotates while the gear rotates, driving the brush plate to move and complete the cleaning of the plane along the hull axis. 5. The electric motor on the horizontal track powers the electric drive platform to move the circular track to the next cleaning surface. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 until the entire hull is cleaned.

[0014] II. Ascent Operation: 6. If cleaning work is to be carried out before the ascent operation, it should be ensured that the cleaning work has been completed. 7. The electric propulsion device of the brush mechanism moves away from the hull, causing the brush to separate from the hull; 8. The electric actuator retracts to its minimum stroke; 9. Inflate the pontoon, and the device will float up so that the support frame contacts the hull. Continue inflating until the hull floats out of the water and is level with the floating dock. 10. The electric actuator can be extended as needed to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the speedboat, or tow the speedboat ashore by a vehicle.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. The integrated speedboat cleaning self-floating device provided by the present invention has the characteristics of high efficiency and convenience. The horizontal track walking mechanism and the circular track simplify the difficulty of path planning and improve the moving speed of the hull cleaning tool. 2. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device provided by the present invention has the characteristics of high automation, which can complete the process automatically, save labor costs, and has high efficiency. 3. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device provided by the present invention is precise and reliable: the structure combining the ring track and the brush plate mechanism can make the movement of the cleaning device on the bottom of the boat both fast and accurate. 4. The integrated speedboat cleaning self-floating device provided by the present invention has strong adaptability: the ring track can be close to the hull in the tightened state, which plays a positioning role in the cleaning work of the brush plate and is suitable for various boat bottoms; at the same time, the bracket can be customized to adapt to different boat types. 5. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device provided by the present invention has a wide range of applications: it has both cleaning and floating functions and is suitable for different scenarios.

[0016] In summary, the technical solution of this invention solves the problems of low efficiency, high manpower consumption, limited cleaning range of robot cleaning, long hoisting time, and the need for additional lifting equipment in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the annular track and the moving brush mechanism of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the brush mechanism structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the annular track structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged view of the horizontal track and brush mechanism in section A.

[0020] In the picture: 1. Bracket; 2. Floats; 3. Circular track; 4. Horizontal track; 41. Track motor; 42. Electric drive platform; 43. Guide rail; 5. Electric actuator; 6. Support frame; 7. Floating dock; 8. Brushing mechanism; 80. Gear motor; 81. Brushing disc; 82. Gear platform; 83. Gear; 84. Electric drive device; 85. Ball joint; 86. Support rod; 87. Steering rod; 88. Cylinder; 89. Lower platform. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. 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.

[0024] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0026] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "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 besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" 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.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, this invention provides an integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device comprising: 1. a support frame, 2. floats, 3. a circular track, 4. a horizontal track, 5. electric actuators, 6. a support frame, 7. a floating dock, and 8. a brush plate mechanism. 2. Floats and 4. Horizontal tracks are in pairs, respectively located on both sides of the support frame, serving as platforms supporting the circular track 3. Four brush plate mechanisms 8 are installed on the circular track 3, one pair being fixed brush plates and the other pair being movable brush plate mechanisms. Above the support frame 1 are a pair of support frames 6 and six electric actuators 5, the electric actuators 5 being connected to shore power. The horizontal track 4 is connected to the circular track 3 above. The floating dock 7 primarily functions as an auxiliary device that works in conjunction with the dock; the rollers on the floating body at the front assist the speedboat in landing.

[0029] like Figure 3As shown, the brush plate mechanism 8 is mounted on the circular track 3; the brush plate 81 is connected to four ball joints 85, the other end of the ball joints 85 is connected to the cylinder steering rod 87, and the four steering rods 85 are respectively fixed to the lower platform 89 by the cylinder 88; the angle of the brush plate 81 is changed by the extension and retraction of the cylinder 88 and the rotation of the ball joints 85. like Figure 2 As shown, the electric propulsion device 84 below the moving brush mechanism 8 extends and retracts in accordance with the curvature of the hull's outer surface during cleaning operations, working together with the electric propulsion device 84 and ball joint 85 within the brush mechanism 8 to achieve contact with the outer surface. The electric propulsion device 84 is connected to the gear platform 82; the gear platform 82 is equipped with three gears 83, meshing on the annular track 3. The upper two gears 83 serve a fixing function, while the lower gear 83 is connected to the gear motor 80. The gear motor 80 provides torque to drive the brush mechanism 8 to move along the annular track 3.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, among the four brushing mechanisms 8, two fixed brushing mechanisms serve to position the hull; the two movable brushing mechanisms move along the annular track 3 via the rotation of gear 83, and after cleaning the hull section, they move along the hull side via the horizontal track 4.

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, the electric drive device 84 of the brush mechanism 8 on both sides is fixed on the electric drive platform 42 on the horizontal track 4. The electric drive platform is connected to the guide rail 43 on the horizontal track, and the circular track 3 moves horizontally by means of power supplied by the track motor 41.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device, characterized in that: The integrated speedboat cleaning self-floating device is located in the middle of the attached dock (7) and includes: a bracket (1), a float (2), a ring track (3), a horizontal track (4), an electric push rod (5), a support frame (6), and a brush plate mechanism (8). The support (1) is a U-shaped frame structure; a float (2) is provided on each of its lower two sides. The float (2) bears the weight of the equipment and provides buoyancy when it floats. The bracket (1) has an inwardly inclined support frame (6) on each of its two lower sides for supporting the bottom of the speedboat. The bracket (1) has at least three vertical electric actuators (5) evenly distributed on both sides of its upper part. The electric actuator (5) is connected to the electrical box on the shore; A horizontal rail (4) is provided above each of the electric actuators (5) on both sides; The circular track (3) is provided with multiple brushing mechanisms (8) that can move back and forth in the middle. The two ends of the circular track (3) are slidably connected to the horizontal tracks (4) on both sides, and can slide back and forth along the horizontal tracks (4); A fixed brushing mechanism (8) is provided on the horizontal track (4).

2. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal track (4) includes: track motor (41), electric drive platform (42) and track (43); The track (43) consists of two horizontally arranged at the top of the electric push rods (5) on both sides of the bracket (1); An electric drive platform (42) is mounted on each of the two guide rails (43). The two electric drive platforms (42) are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the circular track (3); The two track motors (41) are respectively set at one end of the two sides of the bracket (1) and connected to the track (43) to drive the electric drive platform (42) to move horizontally along the guide rail (43).

3. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brushing mechanism (8) includes a brush (81); Five ball joints (85) are provided below the brush plate (81), one ball joint (85) is located at the center below the brush plate (81), and four ball joints (85) are evenly distributed around the center ball joint (85); The bottom end of the support rod (86) is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom platform (89) inside the shell of the brush mechanism (8), and the top end is hinged to the ball joint (85) in the center, which plays a supporting and positioning role for the brush (81). The lower platform (89) is equipped with four cylinders (88) evenly distributed and hinged, and each cylinder rod of the four cylinders (88) is equipped with a steering rod (87) at the front end. The tops of the four steering rods (87) are respectively hinged to the four ball joints (85) except for the central ball joint (85), and the angle of the brush plate (81) is changed by the extension and retraction of the four cylinders (88).

4. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The brushing mechanism (8) is equipped with an electric drive device (84) on its outer wall. The electric drive device (84) is fixedly connected to the electric drive platform (42) and can drive the brush mechanism (8) to move back and forth.

5. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner and outer arc surfaces of the circular track (3) are provided with internal teeth and external teeth.

6. The integrated speedboat cleaning and self-floating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A gear platform (82) is fixedly installed on the electric drive device (84) on the outer wall of the brush mechanism (8). The gear platform (82) is provided with two gears (83) on the upper outer side that mesh with the internal teeth of the annular track (3). The gear platform (82) is provided with a gear (83) on the lower outer side that meshes with the external teeth of the annular track (3). A gear motor (80) is provided on the inner side of the gear platform (82). The output end of the gear motor (80) passes through the gear platform (82) and is connected to the gear (83) that meshes with the outer teeth of the same ring track (3), thereby driving the gear (83) to rotate.

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