Marine cable laying installation device with guide mechanism and method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of shipbuilding technology and discloses a marine cable laying and installation device and method with a guiding mechanism. The device includes a first fixing frame with an elliptical groove on its side and a sleeve frame engaged with its inner wall. This device and method uses a first nut and a first fixing shaft to install the front guiding mechanism with the first and second fixing frames. Then, a second nut and a second fixing shaft are used to install the intermediate guiding mechanism with the first and second fixing frames. Finally, the sleeve frame is engaged with the inner walls of the first and second fixing frames to complete the installation. Compared to traditional devices, this device facilitates the assembly of marine cable laying and installation equipment, thereby reducing manpower consumption and the construction cost of automated marine cable laying machines.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of shipbuilding technology, specifically to a device and method for laying and installing marine cables with a guiding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Marine cables are electrical wires and cables used for power, lighting, control, and communication transmission in various river and sea vessels and near-shore or offshore structures. They include marine power cables, marine control cables, and marine communication cables. Marine cables typically have limited space for installation, which is the biggest structural difference between them and ordinary land-based power, control, and communication cables.

[0003] When laying cables in the superstructure of traditional ships, the installation space of the hull itself makes it difficult to lay them. On the one hand, the traditional equipment is difficult to lay cables due to the limited installation space, requiring a lot of manpower and even needing shipboard automatic cable laying machines, which increases construction costs. On the other hand, the traditional equipment requires manual assistance to pull the cable to lay it, and the difficulty of laying cables makes manual operation inconvenient and greatly affects the cable laying progress. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a marine cable laying and installation device and method with a guiding mechanism, which has the advantages of simple structure, convenient installation and easy laying. It solves the problems of traditional devices requiring a lot of manpower and marine automatic cable laying machines, which increases construction costs and makes installation difficult and difficult.

[0005] This invention provides the following technical solution: a marine cable laying and installation device and method with a guiding mechanism, comprising a first fixing frame, an elliptical groove on the side of the first fixing frame, a sleeve frame snapped into the inner wall of the first fixing frame, a fixing support rod fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the first fixing frame, a fixing rod fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the first fixing frame, a second fixing frame fixedly mounted at the end of the fixing rod away from the first fixing frame, a front guiding mechanism provided on the inner wall of the first fixing frame near the side, a rear guiding mechanism provided on the inner wall of the first fixing frame away from the front guiding mechanism, and the internal structure of the rear guiding mechanism being completely consistent with the internal structure of the front guiding mechanism, and an intermediate guiding mechanism provided on the inner wall of the second fixing frame.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the front guide mechanism includes a first fixed shaft, a first rotating cylinder rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the first fixed shaft, a first bearing fixedly sleeved on the outer edge of the first fixed shaft, and the inner wall of the first bearing rotatably sleeved with the side of the first fixed shaft, a limit block fixedly mounted on the outer edge of the first rotating cylinder, the outer edge of the first fixed shaft rotatably sleeved with the inner wall of the elliptical groove, a first nut threadedly connected to the outer edge of the first fixed shaft, and the first fixed shaft being fixedly mounted to the side of the first fixed frame through the first nut.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the intermediate guide mechanism includes a second fixed shaft, a second rotating cylinder rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the second fixed shaft, a second bearing rotatably sleeved on the side of the second rotating cylinder, and the inner wall of the second bearing rotatably sleeved with the outer edge of the second fixed shaft. A connecting piece is rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the second fixed shaft, and the bottom of the connecting piece is fixedly assembled with the top of the fixed rod by a screw. The side of the second fixed shaft passes through an elliptical groove, and a second nut is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the second fixed shaft. The second fixed shaft is fixedly assembled with the side of the first fixed frame by the second nut.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an electromagnet assembly is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the sleeve frame, and a power supply device is fixedly mounted on the side of the sleeve frame, and the power supply device is electrically connected to the electromagnet assembly.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the sleeve frame is slidably connected to a first locking block. The first locking block is made of styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer material. A fixed magnet is fixedly mounted on the top of the first locking block, and the fixed magnet is slidably connected to the inner wall of the electromagnet assembly. An infrared receiver is fixedly mounted on the side of the first locking block.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pull rope is fixedly mounted on the side of the first card block, and the pull rope is made of TPE material.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sliding cylinder is slidably sleeved on the outer edge of the pull rope, a rotating rod is rotatably sleeved on the bottom of the sliding cylinder, and a collar is fixedly assembled on the bottom of the rotating rod, the collar being made of rubber.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the end of the pull rope away from the first fixing frame is engaged with a second locking block, and the side of the second locking block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second fixing frame.

[0013] The cable laying and installation method based on the above-mentioned marine cable laying and installation device with guide mechanism includes the following steps:

[0014] S1: First, pass the first fixed shaft through the inner wall of the elliptical groove, and then use the first nut to thread one end of the first fixed shaft through the inner wall of the elliptical groove, so that the first fixed shaft is fixed with the first fixed frame and the second fixed frame. Then, use screws to assemble the bottom of the connector with the top of the fixed rod.

[0015] S2: Then, the sleeve frame is snapped into the inner wall of the first fixed frame, and the same number of sliding cylinders as the number of cables to be laid are slidably snapped into the outer edge of the pull rope from the end away from the first clamping block. Then, the end of the pull rope away from the first clamping block is snapped into the inner wall of the second clamping block.

[0016] S3: Finally, attach one end of the cable to the inner wall of the collar, and then use an infrared receiver to remotely control the electromagnet group to attract the fixed magnets on the side of the first and second blocks to move, so that the first and second blocks drive the pull rope to move, and at the same time drive the cable to move.

[0017] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The marine cable laying and installation device and method with guide mechanism uses the cooperation of the first nut and the first fixed shaft to erect the front guide mechanism with the first fixed frame and the second fixed frame. Then, the cooperation of the second nut and the second fixed shaft is used to erect the intermediate guide mechanism with the first fixed frame and the second fixed frame. Finally, the sleeve frame is snapped into the inner wall of the first fixed frame and the inner wall of the second fixed frame to complete the installation. Compared with traditional devices, this device is easier to assemble for marine cable laying and installation, thereby reducing the consumption of a lot of manpower and the construction cost of marine automatic cable laying machines.

[0019] 2. The marine cable laying and installation device and method with a guiding mechanism uses a sleeve frame and an electromagnet assembly in conjunction. A collar is used to attach one end of the cable, and an infrared receiver receives a control signal. This causes the electromagnet assembly to be energized and de-energized sequentially, guiding the first and second locking blocks to move the cable under the influence of a fixed magnet. The cable then passes over the top of the front guiding mechanism and around the bottom of the middle guiding mechanism. Compared to traditional devices, this device facilitates automatic cable movement under its guidance, reducing the need for manual cable pulling during laying, avoiding the inconvenience of manual operation, and improving the cable laying progress. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0023] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the intermediate guide mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point D;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the front guide structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the pull rope of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 8 Enlarged structural diagram at point E in the middle.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. First fixed frame; 2. Elliptical groove; 3. Sleeve frame; 4. Fixed support rod; 5. Front guide mechanism; 51. First fixed shaft; 52. First nut; 53. First bearing; 54. First rotating drum; 55. Limiting block; 6. Intermediate guide mechanism; 61. Second fixed shaft; 62. Second rotating drum; 63. Second bearing; 64. Connecting piece; 65. Second nut; 7. Fixed rod; 8. Second fixed frame; 9. Electromagnet assembly; 10. Power supply device; 11. First locking block; 12. Infrared receiver; 13. Pull rope; 14. Slide cylinder; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Collar; 17. Second locking block; 18. Rear guide mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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. 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.

[0031] Please see Figure 1-9A marine cable laying and installation device with a guiding mechanism includes a first fixing frame 1, an elliptical groove 2 on the side of the first fixing frame 1, a sleeve frame 3 snapped into the inner wall of the first fixing frame 1, a fixing support rod 4 fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the first fixing frame 1, a fixing rod 7 fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the first fixing frame 1, a second fixing frame 8 fixedly mounted at the end of the fixing rod 7 away from the first fixing frame 1, a front guide mechanism 5 provided on the inner wall of the first fixing frame 1 near the side, a rear guide mechanism 18 provided on the inner wall of the first fixing frame 1 away from the front guide mechanism 5, and the internal structure of the rear guide mechanism 18 is completely consistent with the internal structure of the front guide mechanism 18, and an intermediate guide mechanism 6 provided on the inner wall of the second fixing frame 8. Through the cooperation of the front guide mechanism 5, the rear guide mechanism 18, and the intermediate guide mechanism 6, the cable is laid through the top of the front guide mechanism 5, then through the bottom of the intermediate guide mechanism 6, and finally through the bottom of the rear guide mechanism 18. Afterwards, the cable is bundled and fixed to the fixing support rod 4 using cable ties.

[0032] like Figure 7 As shown, the front guide mechanism 5 includes a first fixed shaft 51, a first rotating cylinder 54 rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the first fixed shaft 51, a first bearing 53 fixedly sleeved on the outer edge of the first fixed shaft 51, and the inner wall of the first bearing 53 rotatably sleeved with the side of the first fixed shaft 51. A limit block 55 is fixedly mounted on the outer edge of the first rotating cylinder 54, and the outer edge of the first fixed shaft 51 rotatably sleeved with the inner wall of the elliptical groove 2. A first nut 52 is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the first fixed shaft 51, and the first fixed shaft 51 is fixedly mounted with the side of the first fixed frame 1 through the first nut 52. Through the cooperation of the first rotating cylinder 54 and the first fixed shaft 51, the cable laying is less likely to be obstructed when passing through the first rotating cylinder 54, making the laying more convenient. The addition of the first nut 52 makes the front guide mechanism 5 more stable. The addition of the limit block 55 makes it easier to adjust the position of the cable.

[0033] like Figure 6As shown, the intermediate guide mechanism 6 includes a second fixed shaft 61, a second rotating cylinder 62 rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the second fixed shaft 61, a second bearing 63 rotatably sleeved on the side of the second rotating cylinder 62, and the inner wall of the second bearing 63 rotatably sleeved with the outer edge of the second fixed shaft 61. A connecting piece 64 rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the second fixed shaft 61, and the bottom of the connecting piece 64 is fixedly assembled with the top of the fixed rod 7 by screws. The side of the second fixed shaft 61 passes through the elliptical groove 2, and a second nut 65 is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the second fixed shaft 61. The second fixed shaft 61 is fixedly assembled with the side of the first fixed frame 1 by the second nut 65. The addition of the second nut 65 makes the installation of the intermediate guide mechanism 6 with the first fixed frame 1 and the second fixed frame 8 more stable. With the addition of the second rotating cylinder 62, the rotation of the second rotating cylinder 62 makes the cable touch the outer edge of the second rotating cylinder 62 during movement, making cable laying more convenient under the drive of the second rotating cylinder 62.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an electromagnet assembly 9 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the sleeve frame 3, and a power supply device 10 is fixedly mounted on the side of the sleeve frame 3. The power supply device 10 is electrically connected to the electromagnet assembly 9. Through the cooperation of the electromagnet assembly 9 and the power supply device 10, the power supply device 10 supplies power to the electromagnet assembly 9. The power supply device 10 only needs to supply power during the process of the electromagnet assembly 9 guiding the fixed magnet to move, so the required power consumption is small. The side of the sleeve frame 3 is engaged with the inner wall of the first fixed frame 1 and the inner wall of the second fixed frame 8, so that the sleeve frame 3 can drive the electromagnet assembly 9 for easy disassembly and reuse.

[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a first locking block 11 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve frame 3. The first locking block 11 is made of styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. A fixed magnet is fixedly mounted on the top of the first locking block 11, and the fixed magnet is slidably connected to the inner wall of the electromagnet assembly 9. An infrared receiver 12 is fixedly mounted on the side of the first locking block 11. Due to the characteristics of the first locking block 11 being made of styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer, the first locking block 11 moves more conveniently within the inner wall of the sleeve frame 3 and is less likely to be blocked, affecting the laying of cables. With the addition of the infrared receiver 12, the infrared receiver 12 is electrically connected to the power supply device 10, and the operation of the electromagnet assembly 9 can be easily controlled remotely using the infrared receiver 12.

[0036] like Figure 8 As shown, a pull rope 13 is fixedly mounted on the side of the first locking block 11, and the pull rope 13 is made of TPE material. By using a pull rope 13 made of TPE material, TPE material is a thermoplastic elastomer that has both plastic and rubber properties. It exhibits the high elasticity of rubber at room temperature, thereby making the pull rope 13 more stable when driving the cable.

[0037] like Figure 9 As shown, a slide cylinder 14 is slidably sleeved on the outer edge of the pull rope 13, and a rotating rod 15 is rotatably sleeved on the bottom of the slide cylinder 14. A collar 16 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the rotating rod 15. The collar 16 is made of rubber. By sliding the slide cylinder 14 on the outer edge of the pull rope 13, it is easy to adjust the position of the slide cylinder 14 on the outer edge of the pull rope 13, thereby adjusting the position of the cable. By using the rubber collar 16, the inner wall of the collar 16 is used to sleeve and fix the outer edge of the cable. The friction of the rubber with the outer edge of the cable makes the movement of the cable by the collar 16 more stable.

[0038] like Figure 8 As shown, the end of the pull rope 13 away from the first fixing frame 1 is engaged with a second locking block 17, and the side of the second locking block 17 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second fixing frame 8. Through the cooperation of the second locking block 17 and the pull rope 13, it is convenient to disassemble the pull rope 13, and it is convenient to slide multiple sliding cylinders 14 on the outer edge of the pull rope 13 to lay multiple cables.

[0039] The cable laying and installation method based on a marine cable laying and installation device with a guiding mechanism includes the following steps:

[0040] S1: First, pass the first fixed shaft 51 through the inner wall of the elliptical groove 2, and then use the first nut 52 to thread one end of the first fixed shaft 51 through the inner wall of the elliptical groove 2, so that the first fixed shaft 51 is fixed with the first fixed frame 1 and the second fixed frame 8. Then, use screws to assemble the bottom of the connector 64 with the top of the fixed rod 7.

[0041] S2: Then, the sleeve frame 3 is snapped into the inner wall of the first fixed frame 1, and the same number of slide cylinders 14 as the number of cables to be laid are slidably sleeved from the end of the pull rope 13 away from the first clamping block 11 onto the outer edge of the pull rope 13. Then, the end of the pull rope 13 away from the first clamping block 11 is snapped into the inner wall of the second clamping block 17.

[0042] S3: Finally, one end of the cable is fitted into the inner wall of the collar 16. Then, the infrared receiver 12 is used to remotely control the electromagnet group 9 to attract the fixed magnet on the side of the first locking block 11 and the fixed magnet on the side of the second locking block 17 to move, so that the first locking block 11 and the second locking block 17 drive the pull rope 13 to move, and at the same time drive the cable to move.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A marine cable laying and installation device with a guiding mechanism, comprising a first fixing frame (1), characterized in that: The first fixing frame (1) has an elliptical groove (2) on its side. The inner wall of the first fixing frame (1) is fitted with a sleeve frame (3). The inner wall of the first fixing frame (1) is fixedly fitted with a fixing support rod (4). The inner wall of the first fixing frame (1) is fixedly fitted with a fixing rod (7). The end of the fixing rod (7) away from the first fixing frame (1) is fixedly fitted with a second fixing frame (8). The inner wall of the first fixing frame (1) near its side is provided with a front guide mechanism (5). The inner wall of the first fixing frame (1) away from the front guide mechanism (5) is provided with a rear guide mechanism (18). The internal structure of the rear guide mechanism (18) is completely consistent with the internal structure of the front guide mechanism. The inner wall of the second fixing frame (8) is provided with a middle guide mechanism (6). The front guide mechanism (5) includes a first fixed shaft (51), a first rotating cylinder (54) is rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the first fixed shaft (51), a first bearing (53) is fixedly sleeved on the outer edge of the first fixed shaft (51), and the inner wall of the first bearing (53) is rotatably sleeved with the side of the first fixed shaft (51). A limit block (55) is fixedly mounted on the outer edge of the first rotating cylinder (54), and the outer edge of the first fixed shaft (51) is rotatably sleeved with the inner wall of the elliptical groove (2). A first nut (52) is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the first fixed shaft (51), and the first fixed shaft (51) is fixedly mounted with the side of the first fixed frame (1) through the first nut (52). The intermediate guide mechanism (6) includes a second fixed shaft (61), a second rotating cylinder (62) is rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the second fixed shaft (61), a second bearing (63) is rotatably sleeved on the side of the second rotating cylinder (62), and the inner wall of the second bearing (63) is rotatably sleeved with the outer edge of the second fixed shaft (61). A connecting piece (64) is rotatably sleeved on the outer edge of the second fixed shaft (61), and the bottom of the connecting piece (64) is fixedly assembled with the top of the fixed rod (7) by screws. The side of the second fixed shaft (61) passes through the elliptical groove (2), and a second nut (65) is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the second fixed shaft (61). The second fixed shaft (61) is fixedly assembled with the side of the first fixed frame (1) by the second nut (65). The inner wall of the sleeve (3) is fixedly equipped with an electromagnet assembly (9), and the side of the sleeve (3) is fixedly equipped with a power supply device (10), and the power supply device (10) is electrically connected to the electromagnet assembly (9). The inner wall of the frame (3) is slidably connected to a first locking block (11). The first locking block (11) is made of styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer material. A fixed magnet is fixedly mounted on the top of the first locking block (11), and the fixed magnet is slidably connected to the inner wall of the electromagnet assembly (9). An infrared receiver (12) is fixedly mounted on the side of the first locking block (11).

2. A marine cable laying installation with a guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first card block (11) is fixedly fitted with a pull rope (13) on its side, and the pull rope (13) is made of TPE material.

3. A marine cable laying installation with a guide mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the pull rope (13) is slidably sleeved with a slide cylinder (14), and the bottom of the slide cylinder (14) is rotatably sleeved with a rotating rod (15). The bottom of the rotating rod (15) is fixedly fitted with a collar (16), which is made of rubber.

4. A marine cable laying installation with a guide mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the pull rope (13) away from the first fixing frame (1) is engaged with a second locking block (17), and the side of the second locking block (17) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second fixing frame (8).

5. A cable laying and installation method based on the marine cable laying and installation device with guiding mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1: First, pass the first fixed shaft (51) through the inner wall of the elliptical groove (2), and then use the first nut (52) to thread one end of the first fixed shaft (51) through the inner wall of the elliptical groove (2) so that the first fixed shaft (51) is fixed with the first fixed frame (1) and the second fixed frame (8). Then, use screws to assemble the bottom of the connector (64) with the top of the fixed rod (7). S2: Then, the sleeve frame (3) is snapped into the inner wall of the first fixed frame (1), and the same number of sliding cylinders (14) according to the number of cables to be laid are slidably sleeved from the end of the pull rope (13) away from the first clamp (11) onto the outer edge of the pull rope (13), and then the end of the pull rope (13) away from the first clamp (11) is snapped into the inner wall of the second clamp (17); S3: Finally, one end of the cable is sleeved in the inner wall of the collar (16), and then the infrared receiver (12) is used to remotely control the electromagnet group (9) to attract the fixed magnet on the side of the first block (11) and the fixed magnet on the side of the second block (17) to move, so that the first block (11) and the second block (17) drive the pull rope (13) to move, and at the same time drive the cable to move.

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