Loadable multi-probe ejection device
By designing a reloadable multi-probe ejection device, rapid ocean exploration on unmanned vessels has been achieved, solving the problem of high dependence on large equipment in existing technologies, improving the flexibility and efficiency of ocean exploration, and making it suitable for emergency and temporary missions.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520134790.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing marine exploration technologies rely on large equipment and specialized vessels, resulting in high operating costs, poor flexibility and timeliness, making it difficult to meet urgent and temporary marine exploration needs.
Design a reloadable multi-probe catapult device, including a catapult operation module, a launch and recovery device, a battery, a data storage module, a launch module, and a remote control module. It can operate independently on an unmanned vessel and achieve rapid probe launch and automatic reloading through remote control, reducing the requirements for ships and personnel.
It significantly reduces operational costs and time requirements, improves the flexibility and efficiency of marine exploration, is suitable for urgent and temporary missions, and can quickly acquire a large amount of stratigraphic information.
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Abstract
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TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ocean exploration technology, especially a multiple-probe ejection device. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the field of ocean exploration, in-situ testing is a crucial technical means, which aims to obtain formation information, thereby providing key judgment basis for subsequent marine development, resource exploration and engineering construction and a series of operations. However, the current widely used in-situ testing operation method faces many limitations. Under normal circumstances, such operation seriously depends on large and complex equipment to complete the probe penetration operation in the marine environment, which means that professional ships and sufficient number of personnel need to be equipped to ensure the normal operation. At the same time, the operation process of these large equipment is complicated, which needs a long preparation time, transportation time and on-site operation time, which not only leads to high operation cost, but also greatly limits the flexibility and timeliness of the operation.
[0003] Especially in some time-requiring scenarios, such as emergency monitoring of marine emergencies, rapid assessment of marine disasters, or some temporary marine scientific research tasks, when the information of the seabed surface layer needs to be quickly obtained, the existing technical method is not up to the task. There is a lack of an ultra-fast detection technology in the market that can quickly carry out operation in a short time and quickly withdraw from the scene after completing the detection task, with high mobility and flexibility, like "use and go" characteristics. The lack of such technology seriously restricts the efficiency and effectiveness of ocean exploration under special circumstances, and it is difficult to meet the diversified demand of ocean exploration, especially for some urgent and temporary tasks, and an innovative detection technology is urgently needed to fill this technical gap. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0004] The utility model aims at providing a multiple-probe ejection device that can be filled, which greatly reduces the requirements for operation ships and personnel. In actual operation, it does not need to rely on large professional ships and a large number of professional operators, and even unmanned ships can be used for operation, which not only saves labor cost, but also reduces the special requirements for operation ships, so that various types of ships can be flexibly selected during marine exploration operation, reducing the time delay caused by ship deployment and personnel organization, and improving the organization efficiency and flexibility of marine exploration tasks.
[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model is through the following technical scheme to realize: a multiple probe ejector device of filling, including ejecting operation module, the ejecting operation module is carried on the operation ship, be provided with the retractable device on the operation ship, the ejecting operation module is through the retractable device from the center moon pool structure of ship is put to water, and the position adjustment of the ejecting operation module is realized in the ship and underwater, the ejecting operation module is through remote control independent operation, the ejecting operation module is carried with battery, data storage module, launch module, remote control module, multiple ammunition module and ammunition device, the battery provides the electric energy of whole ejecting operation module, the data storage module and the data transmission part in launch module, ammunition module are through data cable or wireless transmission coil realizes data connection for storing the data acquisition, the remote control module and launch module, limiting device, ammunition module and ammunition device are connected through wireless or wired mode communication, to realize remote control operation.
[0006] Further as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, the retractable device includes winch, pulley, lifting cable and cable support, the winch and the cable support are installed on the operation ship respectively, the pulley is symmetrically arranged at the top of the two ends of the ejecting operation module, the lifting cable is drawn out from the winch, fixed on the cable support through the pulley.
[0007] Further as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, the launch module includes launch module body, limiting device and wireless transmission module, the ammunition module is located below the launch module body, the launch module body is installed on the internal frame of the ejecting operation module.
[0008] Further as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, the limiting device includes limiting electric cylinder and limiting piston, the limiting electric cylinder can extend the limiting piston, the limiting piston carries out the limiting operation to the ammunition module, the limiting electric cylinder is installed on one side of launch module body, and the drive end is connected with the limiting piston, the limiting piston extends from the side of launch module body and contacts the shell of the ammunition module to prevent the falling of the ammunition module.
[0009] Further as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, the wireless transmission coil is arranged on the ammunition module and launch module body, and the wireless transmission coil of the two can carry out electromagnetic induction wireless data transmission, the wireless transmission coil of the ammunition module is located on one side of the module shell and is opposite to the wireless transmission coil on the launch module body, and the distance between the two is kept within the range that can realize effective electromagnetic induction.
[0010] Further, as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, the ammunition module includes module shell, data cable, high-speed probe and wireless transmission coil, the wireless transmission coil is located in one side of module shell, the wireless transmission coil and the wireless transmission coil position in the launching module body corresponding, the data cable is coiled in module shell, one end is fixed in the top of the inverted cone structure of module shell, the other end is connected with the corresponding interface of wireless transmission coil, and is led out from the bottom of inverted cone structure and is connected to high-speed probe.
[0011] Further, as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, the high-speed probe includes sensor module, high-speed acquisition module, data transmission module and battery module, the tail end module is equipped at the tail end of the probe shell of high-speed probe, and the tail end module is used for the guidance and clamping of high-speed probe, the high-speed probe is installed in the inside of ammunition module, and the head portion faces the front end of ammunition module, and the tail end module is stretched out from the rear end of ammunition module and is matched with the claw in launching module.
[0012] Further, as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, the initial power of launching module is provided by the movement of electric cylinder pulling electric cylinder rod, the electric cylinder rod is hollow structure, is installed with launching spring and launching push block in the inside, the launching spring and launching push block can slide relative to electric cylinder rod, the electric cylinder is installed at the top of launching module body, and the driving end of electric cylinder is connected with the top of electric cylinder rod, drives electric cylinder rod to move up and down in hollow structure.
[0013] Further, as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, when electric cylinder rod is contracted upwards, the tail end module of high-speed probe is clamped and pulled by claw, drives launching spring to compress, and the claw has reset spring, when electric cylinder rod is contracted to a certain degree, the tail end of claw contacts the inclined plane at the top of installation space, the reset spring is compressed, the claw is opened, and launching spring and launching push block launch high-speed probe, the claw is installed at the bottom of electric cylinder rod, the rotary shaft of claw is installed in the shaft hole at the bottom of electric cylinder rod, one end of reset spring is connected with the tail end of claw, and the other end is connected with the fixed position at the bottom of electric cylinder rod, and simultaneously, the ammunition module is in the shape of drum, the inside ammunition module is in spiral arrangement, and is pushed out one by one by rotary spring or motor to realize loading, the ammunition module is matched with the supporting structure in the inside of launching module body through the shell of ammunition module, to guarantee the stable arrangement and smooth pushing out of ammunition module in drum.
[0014] Further, as the improvement of the utility model technical scheme, one end of launching spring is fixed in the inner wall at the bottom of electric cylinder rod, the other end is connected with launching push block, and launching push block is in the hollow structure of electric cylinder rod and contacts the tail end module of high-speed probe, the size of launching push block is matched with the size of hollow structure of electric cylinder rod, to ensure that launching push block can slide smoothly in the launching process.
[0015] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] Lower operation requirements: the operation ship and personnel requirements are extremely low, and even unmanned ship operation can be adopted, which greatly reduces operation cost and manpower demand.
[0017] Improve operation efficiency: the operation speed is extremely fast, the probe does not need to be recovered after each completion of ejection, and the next point can be reached after throwing load, which significantly shortens the detection time and meets the operation demand of emergency detection.
[0018] Enhance adaptability: modular design is adopted, the ejection operation module can be installed on different ships through simple adaptation, which improves the versatility and flexibility of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] Other features, objects and advantages of the utility model will become more apparent through reading the detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments with reference to the following drawings:
[0020] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of a fillable multi-probe ejection device;
[0021] Figure 2 It is a structure schematic view of an ejection operation module;
[0022] Figure 3 It is a structure schematic view of an ammunition module;
[0023] Figure 4 It is a structure schematic view of a high-speed probe;
[0024] Figure 5 It is a structure schematic view of an electric cylinder;
[0025] Figure 6 It is a partial enlarged schematic view of Figure 5
[0026] Figure 7 It is a state schematic view of a high-speed probe before launching;
[0027] Figure 8 It is a partial enlarged schematic view of Figure 7
[0028] Figure 9 It is a structure schematic view of a launching spring and a launching push block being released;
[0029] Figure 10 It is a structure schematic view of a high-speed probe being launched into the stratum;
[0030] Figure 11 It is a schematic view of a module shell completing throw load under gravity;
[0031] Figure 12 is a schematic view of a loading structure of the ammunition module;
[0032] Figure 13 is a schematic view of a structure of the ammunition module.
[0033] In the figure: 1 - ejection module; 2 - operating ship; 3 - launching and retrieving device; 4 - electric cylinder; 11 - battery; 12 - data storage module; 13 - launching module; 15 - ammunition module; 16 - transmission cable; 31 - winch; 32 - pulley; 33 - hoisting cable; 34 - cable support; 41 - electric cylinder rod; 42 - launching spring; 43 - launching push block; 44 - claw; 45 - return spring; 46 - rotating shaft; 131 - launching module body; 132 - limiting device; 133 - wireless transmission module; 151 - module shell; 152 - data cable; 153 - high-speed probe; 154 - wireless transmission coil; 1321 - limiting electric cylinder; 1322 - limiting piston; 1531 - sensor module; 1532 - high-speed acquisition module; 1533 - data transmission module; 1534 - battery module; 1535 - tail module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The utility model will be described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, here the utility model's illustrative embodiment and explanation are used to explain the utility model, but not as the limitation of the utility model.
[0035] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, upper end, lower end, top, bottom...) in the embodiments of the utility model are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition and the like between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings), if the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.
[0036] In the utility model, unless otherwise specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, "connection" can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements, unless otherwise specified. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned term in the utility model can be understood according to the specific situation.
[0037] In addition, the description of "first", "second" and the like in the present application is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included at least one of the features; in addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the protection scope required by the present application.
[0038] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 13 The present application provides a technical scheme: a multiple-probe launching device, comprising a launching operation module 1, the launching operation module 1 is mounted on a work ship 2, the work ship 2 is provided with a retractable device 3; the launching operation module 1 is lowered from the central moon pool structure of the ship to the water through the retractable device 3, and the position adjustment of the launching operation module 1 in the ship and underwater is realized; the launching operation module 1 is independently operated through remote control; the launching operation module 1 is mounted with a battery 11, a data storage module 12, a launching module 13, a remote control module, multiple ammunition modules 15 and a bullet supply device, the battery 11 provides power for the whole launching operation module 1, the data storage module 12 and the data transmission components in the launching module 13 and the ammunition module 15 realize data connection through data cable or wireless transmission coil, for storing the collected data, the remote control module and the launching module 13, the limiting device 132, the ammunition module 15 and the bullet supply device are communicated and connected through wireless or transmission cable 16, so as to realize remote control operation.
[0040] Specifically, in the embodiment, the retractable device 3 comprises a winch 31, a pulley 32, a lifting cable 33 and a cable support 34; the winch 31 and the cable support 34 are respectively installed on the work ship 2; the pulley 32 is symmetrically arranged at the top of the launching operation module 1; the lifting cable 33 is drawn out from the winch 31, passes through the pulley 32 and is fixed on the cable support 34.
[0041] Specifically, in the embodiment, the launching module 13 comprises a launching module body 131, a limiting device 132 and a wireless transmission module 133, the ammunition module 15 is located below the launching module body 131; the launching module body 131 is installed on the internal frame of the launching operation module 1.
[0042] Specifically, in the embodiment, the limiting device 132 includes a limiting electric cylinder 1321 and a limiting piston 1322. The limiting electric cylinder 1321 can extend the limiting piston 1322, and the limiting piston 1322 limits the ammunition module 15. The limiting electric cylinder 1321 is installed on one side of the launching module body 131, and the driving end of the limiting electric cylinder 1321 is connected with the limiting piston 1322. The limiting piston 1322 extends from the side of the launching module body 131 and contacts with the shell of the ammunition module 15 to prevent the ammunition module 15 from falling.
[0043] Specifically, in the embodiment, the ammunition module 15 and the launching module body 131 are both provided with wireless transmission coils 154, and the wireless transmission coils of the two can perform electromagnetic induction wireless data transmission. The wireless transmission coil of the ammunition module 15 is located on one side of the module shell and is arranged opposite to the wireless transmission coil on the launching module body 131. The distance between the two is kept within a range that can achieve effective electromagnetic induction.
[0044] Specifically, in the embodiment, the ammunition module 15 includes a module shell 151, a data cable 152, a high-speed probe 153, and a wireless transmission coil 154. The wireless transmission coil 154 is located on one side of the module shell 151 and corresponds to the position of the wireless transmission coil 154 in the launching module body 131. The data cable 152 is coiled in the module shell 151. One end of the data cable 152 is fixed to the top of the inverted conical structure of the module shell 151, the other end is connected to the corresponding interface of the wireless transmission coil 154, and the data cable 152 is connected to the high-speed probe 153 from the bottom of the inverted conical structure.
[0045] Specifically, in the embodiment, the high-speed probe 153 includes a sensor module 1531, a high-speed acquisition module 1532, a data transmission module 1533, and a battery module 1534. The tail end module 1535 is arranged at the tail end of the probe shell of the high-speed probe 153, and is used for guiding and clamping the high-speed probe 153. The high-speed probe 153 is installed in the interior of the ammunition module 15, and the head of the high-speed probe 153 faces the front end of the ammunition module 15. The tail end module 1535 extends from the rear end of the ammunition module 15 and cooperates with the claw in the launching module 13.
[0046] Specifically, in the embodiment, the initial power of the launching module 13 is provided by the movement of the electric cylinder rod 41 driven by the electric cylinder 4. The electric cylinder rod 41 is a hollow structure, and the launching spring 42 and the launching push block 43 are installed in the interior of the electric cylinder rod 41. The launching spring 42 and the launching push block 43 can slide relative to the electric cylinder rod 41. The electric cylinder 4 is installed on the top of the launching module body 131. The driving end of the electric cylinder 4 is connected with the top of the electric cylinder rod 41, and the electric cylinder rod 41 moves up and down in the hollow structure.
[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the electric cylinder rod 41 retracts upward, the tail end module 1535 of the high-speed probe 153 is clamped and pulled by the claw 44, causing the launching spring 42 to compress. The claw 44 also has a return spring 45. When the electric cylinder rod 41 retracts to a certain extent and the tail end of the claw 44 contacts the inclined surface at the top of the mounting space, the return spring 45 is compressed, the claw 44 opens, and the launching spring 42 and the launching pusher 43 launch the high-speed probe 153. The claw 44 is installed at the bottom of the electric cylinder rod 41. The rotating shaft 46 of the claw 44 is installed in the shaft hole at the bottom of the electric cylinder rod 41. One end of the return spring 45 is connected to the tail end of the claw 44, and the other end is connected to the fixed position at the bottom of the electric cylinder rod 41. Meanwhile, the ammunition module 15 is generally shaped like a drum, and the ammunition modules 15 inside are arranged in a spiral. The ammunition modules 15 are pushed out one by one by a rotary spring or motor to achieve loading. The ammunition modules 15 cooperate with the support structure inside the firing module body 131 through the outer shell of the ammunition module to ensure the stable arrangement and smooth ejection of the ammunition modules 15 in the drum.
[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, one end of the launching spring 42 is fixed to the bottom inner wall of the electric cylinder rod 41, and the other end is connected to the launching push block 43. The launching push block 43 is inside the hollow structure of the electric cylinder rod 41 and is in contact with the tail end module 1535 of the high-speed probe 153. The size of the launching push block 43 matches the size of the hollow structure of the electric cylinder rod 41 to ensure smooth sliding during the launching process.
[0049] High ease of operation:
[0050] This invention's multi-probe ejector device significantly reduces the requirements for the operating vessel 2 and personnel. In actual operation, it eliminates the need for large specialized vessels and a large number of professional operators; even unmanned vessels can be used. This not only saves labor costs but also reduces the special requirements for the operating vessel 2, allowing for flexible selection of various types of vessels during marine exploration operations. This reduces time delays caused by vessel deployment and personnel organization, improving the organizational efficiency and flexibility of marine exploration missions.
[0051] For example, in some remote sea areas or small-scale marine exploration missions, small unmanned vessels can be directly dispatched to carry out the operation, without the need for a professional crew team and complicated operating procedures. Only remote control personnel on shore or in the command center are needed to complete the operation, which reduces the trouble of personnel dispatch and allocation and improves the mobility and convenience of the operation.
[0052] Fast processing speed:
[0053] The device adopts a unique ejection design, and after each ejection is completed, the probe does not need to be recovered, but is handled by means of throw payload, and then directly goes to the next detection point, significantly shortening the operation time of a single point. At the same time, on the way to the next point, the device can automatically complete the loading work, realizing seamless connection of detection operation, greatly improving the overall operation speed, and being able to detect multiple points in a short time, meeting the demand of the ocean detection field for quickly obtaining a large amount of data, especially suitable for time-critical emergency detection tasks.
[0054] Taking a certain submarine emergency geological disaster assessment task as an example, the traditional detection device may need 30 minutes to complete the detection and probe recovery work of a point, while using the device, it only takes about 2 minutes from launching to throwing, and the loading can be completed within 5 minutes of navigation time to the next point, greatly shortening the total operation time and effectively improving the efficiency of disaster assessment, gaining valuable time for disaster response.
[0055] Strong device versatility:
[0056] The ejection operation module 1 adopts a modular design and has good versatility. The module only needs to be simply adapted and installed on different types and sizes of ships, without the need for large-scale modification of the ship, which makes the device widely applicable to various ocean detection operation scenes, reducing the installation and use threshold of the equipment.
[0057] For example, the device can be easily installed on various ships from large ocean research vessels to small commercial fishing vessels, as long as the ship has basic structural strength and certain space, the ejection operation module can be installed and used, expanding the application range of the device and improving the adaptability and market potential of the equipment.
[0058] Efficient data acquisition and transmission capability:
[0059] The high-speed probe 153 of the device can realize high-speed data acquisition during impact stratum, and the data transmission module 1533 can transmit the collected data to the data storage module 12 in the form of high-frequency alternating signal through the data cable and wireless transmission coil 154. This design ensures the timeliness and accuracy of data acquisition, and can quickly obtain a large amount of stratum information, providing a rich data basis for subsequent data analysis and processing.
[0060] In actual marine stratum detection, the high-speed probe 153 using the device can collect massive stratum information in a very short time, the amount of data collected per second can reach thousands of pieces, and can be transmitted and stored in real time, ensuring the integrity and timeliness of the data, and providing strong data support for marine geological research, resource exploration and the like.
[0061] Efficiency and reliability of automatic loading function:
[0062] The ammunition module 15 of the device is in the shape of a drum, and the ammunition modules 15 inside are arranged in a spiral, which can be pushed out one by one by a rotary spring or a motor, realizing efficient automatic loading function. After completing the unloading of one ammunition module 15, the loading of the next ammunition module 15 can be quickly completed, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of continuous operation, and reducing the time waste and operation error risk caused by manual loading.
[0063] Suppose in a continuous detection operation of the seabed shallow layer, the device can complete the automatic loading of the next ammunition module 15 within 30 seconds after completing the unloading of the previous high-speed probe 153, and the entire loading process does not require manual intervention, avoiding problems such as delayed loading and loading errors that may occur in manual operation, and ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the detection operation.
[0064] Use process of the device:
[0065] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the electric cylinder rod 41 in the launching module 13 continues to shrink upwards, and the ammunition module 15 is pulled upwards. Since the ammunition module shell 151 is limited, the high-speed probe 153 is separated from the ammunition module shell 151. When the electric cylinder rod 41 continues to shrink to a certain extent, the tail end of the clamping jaw 44 will contact the inclined surface at the top end of its installation space. Due to the action of the inclined surface, the reset spring 45 is compressed, which will cause the clamping jaw 44 to open. At this moment, the high-speed probe 153 can be launched.
[0066] Referring to Figure 9 , the launching spring 42 and the launching push block 43 are released and separated from the center of the electric cylinder rod 41, and the high-speed probe 153 is launched instantaneously.
[0067] Referring to Figure 10 , the high-speed module shell remains in place, and the high-speed probe 153 is launched into the stratum, and the data cable is pulled out and maintained connected at both ends, realizing data return.
[0068] Referring to Figure 11 , after completing the data return, the limiting piston 1322 is retracted, and the module shell 151 completes the unloading under the action of gravity.
[0069] Referring toFigure 12 Ammunition module 15 contains multiple ammunition modules. After the previous ammunition module has completed its operation and been jettisoned, the limit piston 1322 is pushed out again, allowing the loading of the next ammunition module. Subsequently, the electric cylinder rod 41 extends again, and the inclined structure at the bottom of the chuck 44 contacts the top of the tail module, automatically opening and hooking onto the bottom of the "mushroom-shaped" structure of the tail module 1535 upon reaching its position. The loading process is then complete.
[0070] Reference Figure 13 The ammunition module 15 is shaped like a drum, with the ammunition modules arranged in a spiral inside. The ammunition modules can be pushed out one by one by a rotary spring or motor to achieve loading.
[0071] Device deployment:
[0072] The catapult module 1 is installed on the operating vessel 2. The specific installation location can be selected according to the structural characteristics of the vessel and ease of use. Generally, the catapult module can be fixed to a sturdy support structure near the central moon pool structure of the vessel. The catapult module 1 is connected using a winch 31, pulley 32, hoisting cable 33, and cable support 34. The winch 31 is installed on the deck of the vessel, and the pulley 32 is fixed in a suitable position by the cable support 34, so that the hoisting cable 33 passes around the pulley 32, with one end connected to the winch 31 and the other end connected to the catapult module 1. When operating the winch 31, the catapult module 1 can be smoothly lowered from the central moon pool structure of the vessel to the predetermined operating position approximately 10m above the seabed.
[0073] For example, in the application of a medium-sized oceanographic survey vessel, the catapult operation module 1 is fixed on a steel beam on one side of the moon pool structure. By adjusting the winding and unwinding speed of the winch 31, the catapult operation module 1 is slowly lowered. During the descent, the pulleys 32 on the cable support 34 are used to ensure the stable guidance of the cable and prevent the catapult operation module 1 from swinging or colliding.
[0074] Homework preparation:
[0075] After the ejection module 1 is lowered, the entire device is activated via the remote control module. First, the battery level of battery 11 is checked to ensure it can provide sufficient power to the entire device. Next, the data connection lines between modules are checked, including the data cables and wireless transmission coils 154 between the data storage module 12, the launch module 13, and the ammunition module 15, ensuring the connections are secure and undamaged. Simultaneously, the storage function of the data storage module 12 is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly, including whether the storage capacity is sufficient and whether data transmission and storage can proceed normally.
[0076] For example, before a shallow seabed exploration task is carried out, the remote operator issues an inspection instruction through the remote control module, the device automatically monitors the battery power, and displays that the remaining power is 80%, which meets the operation requirements. At the same time, the system performs self-checking on the data storage module 12, and displays that the storage function is normal, and the remaining available space of the data storage module 12 is 50GB, which meets the data storage requirements. The data connection lines between the modules are checked, and no abnormal signals are found, indicating that the connection is normal.
[0077] Firing process:
[0078] The firing module 13 is started, and the electric cylinder starts to work, pulling the electric cylinder rod 41 to retract upward. When the electric cylinder rod 41 moves upward, the pawl 44 at the bottom of the electric cylinder rod 41 will hook the "mushroom-shaped" structure at the lower end of the tail end module 1535 of the high-speed probe 153 through the front end of the pawl, realizing the traction of the high-speed probe 153. The continuous retraction of the electric cylinder rod 41 will drive the firing spring 42 and the firing push block 43 installed in the hollow structure to move upward together, so that the firing spring 42 is compressed.
[0079] With the further retraction of the electric cylinder rod 41, the ammunition module 15 as a whole is pulled upward, and due to the limiting effect of the limiting piston 1322 on the ammunition module shell 151, the high-speed probe 153 will gradually separate from the ammunition module shell 151. When the electric cylinder rod 41 continues to retract to a certain extent, the tail end of the pawl 44 will contact the inclined surface at the top end of its installation space, at which time the reset spring 45 at the tail end of the pawl 44 is compressed, causing the pawl 44 to open.
[0080] Once the pawl 44 is opened, the firing spring 42 and the firing push block 43 will instantaneously launch the high-speed probe 153. The firing spring 42 and the firing push block 43 are in the hollow structure of the electric cylinder rod 41, and due to the strong elastic force of the spring restoring deformation, the high-speed probe 153 is launched into the stratum. At the moment of launching, the sensor module 1531 in the high-speed probe 153 starts to sense the stratum changes, and the high-speed acquisition module 1532 immediately starts to work to collect stratum data at a very high frequency. The collected data is transmitted to the data cable through the data transmission module, and the data cable transmits the signal to the wireless transmission module, and then transmits the data to the data storage module 12 through the wireless transmission coil 154.
[0081] For example, in a certain shallow sea area exploration task, the operator issues a launch command through the remote control module, the electric cylinder rod 41 starts to retract, the pawl 44 grabs the high-speed probe 153, and after the launch spring 42 is compressed to the limit position, the pawl 44 opens, and the high-speed probe 153 is launched at a speed of about 100 m / s and penetrates into the shallow layer of the seabed. During the penetration of the high-speed probe 153 into the stratum, its sensor module 1531 collects 1000 times of stratum information per second, and the data is transmitted to the data storage module 12 for storage through the data transmission module.
[0082] Automatic loading:
[0083] When the high-speed probe 153 completes data collection and successfully returns the data to the data storage module 12, the limiting piston 1322 is retracted under the drive of the limiting electric cylinder 1321, at this time, the completed ammunition module shell 151 loses the limit and completes the unloading under the action of its own gravity and falls into the seabed.
[0084] The rotary spring or motor in the ammunition feeding device starts to work and pushes the next ammunition module 15 in the ammunition module drum. The ammunition modules are arranged in a spiral, and the rotary spring or motor pushes the next ammunition module 15 to the predetermined position through rotation or pushing action. Then, the limiting piston 1322 is pushed out again to limit the new ammunition module.
[0085] The electric cylinder rod 41 is retracted, and during the retraction, the inclined surface structure at the bottom of the pawl 44 contacts the top of the tail end module 1535 of the new ammunition module high-speed probe 153, and the pawl 44 automatically opens. When the electric cylinder rod 41 continues to extend to the appropriate position, the pawl 44 re-hooks the bottom of the “mushroom type” structure of the tail end module 1535 of the new ammunition module high-speed probe 153 under the action of the return spring 45, thereby completing the reloading.
[0086] For example, in a continuous seabed shallow layer multi-point exploration task, after the first high-speed probe 153 completes data collection and unloading, the rotary spring pushes the next ammunition module 15, and the limiting piston 1322 extends to limit it. When the electric cylinder rod 41 extends, the pawl 44 automatically opens and finally re-hooks the new high-speed probe 153 tail end module 1535. The entire process takes only about 30 seconds, realizes rapid automatic loading, and greatly improves the operation efficiency.
[0087] Operation end and subsequent operation:
[0088] After completing a series of exploration points, the winch 31 is controlled through the remote control module to retrieve the ejection operation module 1 from the water. During the retrieval process, the data in the data storage module 12 can be preliminarily sorted and backed up to prevent data loss.
[0089] After returning to the ship, the stored data can be exported for further analysis and processing, providing data support for subsequent marine development, geological research and other work. At the same time, the ejection module 1 is comprehensively checked and maintained, including checking the battery status, cleaning, lubricating and repairing damaged parts of each part, to ensure that the device is in the best state for the next operation.
[0090] For example, after completing the detection task in a certain sea area, the ejection module 1 is retrieved to the ship, the stored data is exported to the laboratory computer, and after analysis, it is found that there is an abnormal stratum structure in a certain area of the seabed, which provides an important clue for subsequent geological research. When maintaining the ejection module 1, it is found that the remaining battery capacity is 30%, and the pawl 44 is repaired in time to ensure its reliability for the next operation.
[0091] The above describes the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application in detail. The principles and implementation modes of the embodiments of the present application are described by applying specific examples. The above description of the embodiments is only applicable to help understand the principles of the embodiments of the present application; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the embodiments of the present application, the specific implementation modes and application scope will be changed, and the above description should not be understood as a limitation of the present application.
Claims
1. A loadable multi-probe ejection device, characterized in that: The system includes a catapult operation module mounted on a working vessel equipped with a launch and recovery device. The catapult operation module is lowered into the water from the vessel's central moon pool structure via the launch and recovery device, allowing for positional adjustments between the vessel and the water. The catapult operation module operates independently via remote control. It includes a battery, a data storage module, a launch module, a remote control module, multiple ammunition modules, and an ammunition feeding device. The battery provides power to the entire catapult operation module. The data storage module is connected to the data transmission components in the launch and ammunition modules via data cables or wireless transmission coils to store collected data. The remote control module communicates with the launch module, limiting device, ammunition modules, and ammunition feeding device wirelessly or via wired connection to enable remote control operation.
2. The loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The launching and recovering device includes a winch, pulleys, a launching cable, and a cable support; the winch and the cable support are respectively installed on the operating vessel; the pulleys are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the top of the catapult operation module; the launching cable is led out from the winch, passes through the pulleys, and is fixed to the cable support.
3. The loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The launching module includes a launching module body, a limiting device, and a wireless transmission module. The ammunition module is located below the launching module body. The launching module body is mounted on the internal frame of the catapult operation module.
4. The loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting device includes a limiting electric cylinder and a limiting piston. The limiting electric cylinder can extend the limiting piston, and the limiting piston performs a limiting operation on the ammunition module. The limiting electric cylinder is installed on one side of the launching module body, and its driving end is connected to the limiting piston. The limiting piston extends from the side of the launching module body and contacts the outer shell of the ammunition module to prevent the ammunition module from falling.
5. A loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the ammunition module and the launch module are equipped with wireless transmission coils, and their wireless transmission coils are capable of electromagnetic induction wireless data transmission. The wireless transmission coil of the ammunition module is located on one side of the module shell and is positioned opposite the wireless transmission coil on the launch module body. The distance between the two is maintained within a range that enables effective electromagnetic induction.
6. The loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ammunition module includes a module housing, a data cable, a high-speed probe, and a wireless transmission coil. The wireless transmission coil is located on one side of the module housing and corresponds to the position of the wireless transmission coil in the main body of the launch module. The data cable is coiled inside the module housing, with one end fixed to the top of the inverted conical structure of the module housing, and the other end connected to the corresponding interface of the wireless transmission coil. It is also led out from the bottom of the inverted conical structure and connected to the high-speed probe.
7. A loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The high-speed probe includes a sensor module, a high-speed acquisition module, a data transmission module, and a battery module. The probe housing of the high-speed probe has a tail end module at the rear end, which is used for guiding and clamping the high-speed probe. The high-speed probe is installed inside the ammunition module, with its head facing the front end of the ammunition module. The tail end module extends from the rear end of the ammunition module and cooperates with the claw in the launch module.
8. A loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The initial power of the launch module is provided by an electric cylinder pulling an electric cylinder rod. The electric cylinder rod has a hollow structure and a launch spring and a launch push block are installed inside. The launch spring and the launch push block can slide relative to the electric cylinder rod. The electric cylinder is installed on the top of the launch module body, and the drive end of the electric cylinder is connected to the top of the electric cylinder rod, driving the electric cylinder rod to move up and down inside the hollow structure.
9. A loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the electric cylinder retracts upward, the chuck clamps and pulls the tail module of the high-speed probe, compressing the launch spring. The chuck also has a return spring. When the electric cylinder retracts to a certain extent and the tail end of the chuck contacts the inclined surface at the top of the mounting space, the return spring is compressed, the chuck opens, and the launch spring and launch pusher launch the high-speed probe. The chuck is installed at the bottom of the electric cylinder, and the rotation shaft of the chuck is installed in the shaft hole at the bottom of the electric cylinder. One end of the return spring is connected to the tail end of the chuck, and the other end is connected to the fixed position at the bottom of the electric cylinder. At the same time, the ammunition module is shaped like a drum, with the internal ammunition modules arranged in a spiral. The ammunition modules are pushed out one by one by a rotary spring or motor to achieve loading. The ammunition modules are supported by the outer shell of the ammunition module and the internal support structure of the launch module body to ensure the stable arrangement and smooth ejection of the ammunition modules in the drum.
10. A loadable multi-probe ejection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: One end of the launching spring is fixed to the bottom inner wall of the electric cylinder rod, and the other end is connected to the launching push block. The launching push block is inside the hollow structure of the electric cylinder rod and contacts the tail end module of the high-speed probe. The size of the launching push block matches the size of the hollow structure of the electric cylinder rod to ensure smooth sliding during launch.