A multi-purpose launch platform adapted to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments

Abstract

This application relates to an amphibious launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments, comprising: a chassis with a drive mechanism mounted thereon for propulsion on land; a launch device mounted on the chassis; and two water navigation devices mounted on the chassis and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the launch device, used to adjust the buoyancy of the launch platform to control its submersion or surfacing, and to propel the launch platform for underwater and surface navigation. By mounting the drive mechanism and water navigation devices on the chassis, this application enables the launch platform to maneuver and launch operations on land, surface, and underwater. Furthermore, the water navigation devices require fewer functions, are smaller in size, and have lower manufacturing and maintenance costs compared to traditional underwater vehicles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of launch platforms, and in particular to an amphibious launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface and land environments. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, existing road, rail, and water-based mobile platforms, while highly mobile, have low concealment and survivability.

[0003] Among related technologies, underwater vehicles have strong stealth capabilities and survivability because they can navigate underwater.

[0004] However, traditional underwater vehicles require expensive investment and specialized equipment for later maintenance, while traditional land-based mobile platforms are not suitable for maneuvering and launching operations in aquatic environments. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a multi-purpose launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and land environments, to solve the problems in related technologies where traditional underwater vehicles require expensive investment and specialized equipment for later maintenance, while traditional land-based mobile platforms cannot adapt to the mobility and launch operations in aquatic environments.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is:

[0007] A multi-purpose launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments, comprising:

[0008] The chassis, on which is equipped a drive unit that propels it to move on land;

[0009] The launching device is mounted on the chassis;

[0010] Two water navigation devices are mounted on the chassis and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the launch device. They are used to adjust the buoyancy of the launch platform to control the platform's submersion or surfacing, and to drive the platform to navigate underwater and on the surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the launching device includes:

[0012] A watertight launch tube is rotatably connected to the chassis and can switch between standby and launch states;

[0013] An erection device, which is mounted on the chassis and connected to the watertight launch tube, is used to drive the watertight launch tube to rotate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the watertight launch tube is detachably connected to the chassis and the erection device.

[0015] In some embodiments, the watertight launch tube is connected to the chassis and the erecting device by explosive bolts.

[0016] In some embodiments, the chassis is provided with an anchoring device for maintaining the launch platform in a set position when the launch platform is underwater and the buoyancy is greater than the gravity.

[0017] In some embodiments, the mooring device includes two sets of mooring assemblies, which are symmetrically distributed on opposite sides of the chassis.

[0018] In some embodiments, the mooring assembly includes an anchor, a cable, and a cable-laying device mounted on the chassis for retrieving and deploying the cable.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cable is detachably connected to the chassis.

[0020] In some embodiments, the water navigation device includes a hull, within which are arranged sequentially a watertight control compartment, a front drive servo compartment, a front ballast water tank, a buoyancy adjustment compartment, a rear ballast water tank, a control and communication compartment, a rear drive servo compartment, and a tail power compartment, with a drive propeller mounted on the hull near the tail power compartment.

[0021] In some embodiments, the drive unit includes multiple sets of wheels with suspension systems.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include:

[0023] This application provides a multi-purpose launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and land environments. By mounting a drive unit and a water navigation device on the chassis, when the launch platform needs to perform launch operations on land, the drive unit can move the chassis on land to achieve land mobility, thereby reaching a designated location to launch. When the launch platform needs to perform launch operations in a water environment, the water navigation device can adjust the buoyancy of the launch platform, allowing it to float on the water surface or submerge as needed, and enabling movement on and under the water surface to reach a designated area for underwater or surface launch operations. Thus, the launch platform can achieve maneuverability and launch operations on land, surface, and underwater. Furthermore, the water navigation device requires fewer functions and is smaller in size than traditional underwater vehicles, resulting in lower manufacturing and maintenance costs. Therefore, the launch platform of this application has lower manufacturing and maintenance costs while achieving multi-purpose maneuverability and launch operations in underwater, surface, and land environments. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-purpose launch platform adapted to underwater, surface, and land environments, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the launch tube in the launch state of a multi-purpose launch platform adapted to underwater, water surface and land environments, as provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the chassis of a multi-purpose launch platform adapted to underwater, surface, and land environments, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 A top view schematic diagram of a multi-purpose launch platform adapted to underwater, surface, and land environments, provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a side view of a multi-purpose launch platform adapted to underwater, surface, and land environments, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Chassis; 11. Longitudinal beam; 12. First crossbeam; 13. Second crossbeam; 14. First hinge lug; 15. Second hinge lug; 2. Launching device; 21. Watertight launch tube; 22. Erection device; 3. Water navigation device; 30. Hull; 31. Watertight control compartment; 32. Front drive servo compartment; 33. Front ballast tank; 34. Buoyancy adjustment compartment; 35. Rear ballast tank; 36. Control and communication compartment; 37. Rear drive servo compartment; 38. Tail power compartment; 39. Drive propeller; 4. Drive unit; 41. Wheel set; 5. Steering drive and power compartment; 6. Control and spare parts compartment; 7. Mooring assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] This application provides a multi-purpose launch platform that is adaptable to underwater, surface, and land environments. It can solve the problems that current traditional underwater vehicles require expensive investment and specialized equipment for later maintenance, while traditional land-based mobile platforms cannot adapt to the mobility and launch operations in aquatic environments.

[0033] Reference Figure 1-5 As shown, the amphibious launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and land environments includes a chassis 1, a launch device 2 mounted on the chassis 1, and two water navigation devices 3. The chassis 1 is equipped with a drive device 4 that propels the platform on land, enabling it to maneuver and launch on land. The two water navigation devices 3 are mounted on the chassis 1 and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the launch device 2. They are used to adjust the buoyancy of the launch platform in the water to control its submersion or surfacing. The water navigation devices 3 are also used to drive the launch platform to navigate underwater and on the surface, thereby enabling the launch platform to maneuver and launch in aquatic environments.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-3 As shown, specifically, the chassis 1 includes two longitudinal beams 11 and multiple crossbeams. The two longitudinal beams 11 are spaced apart, and the crossbeams connect the two longitudinal beams 11. The multiple crossbeams are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the longitudinal beams 11. In this embodiment, three crossbeams are provided, and their length direction is perpendicular to the length direction of the longitudinal beams 11. The crossbeam in the middle is the first crossbeam 12, and the crossbeams on both sides are the second crossbeams 13.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-2 As shown, the launching device 2 includes a watertight launching tube 21 and an erecting device 22. The watertight launching tube 21 is rotatably connected to the chassis 1 and can switch between a standby state and a launching state. The erecting device 22 is mounted on the chassis 1 and connected to the watertight launching tube 21 to drive the watertight launching tube 21 to rotate, thereby switching the watertight launching tube 21 between a standby state and a launching state.

[0036] Reference Figure 2-3As shown, in this embodiment, the first crossbeam 12 is provided with a first hinge lug 14 for the watertight launch tube 21 to be rotatably connected, and the first hinge lug 14 is located in the middle of one side of the width direction of the first crossbeam 12. The hinge axis of the watertight launch tube 21 is parallel to the length direction of the first crossbeam 12 so that the chassis 1 remains balanced when the watertight launch tube 21 rotates. The erecting device 22 includes two EHA systems (electro-hydraulic actuators), whose two ends are respectively hinged to the first crossbeam 12 and the watertight launch tube 21. The first crossbeam 12 is provided with a second hinge lug 15 for the EHA system to be hinged. The watertight launch tube 21 is provided with a lug plate for the EHA system to be hinged. There are two second hinge lugs 15, and the two second hinge lugs 15 and the first lug are located on opposite sides of the first crossbeam 12 so as to drive the watertight launch tube 21 to rotate through the EHA system.

[0037] When a launch command is received, the erection device 22 drives the watertight launch tube 21 to rotate to a vertical position. When the water depth is sufficient, the watertight launch tube 21 can be released directly, and the watertight launch tube 21 will float to the water surface to launch drones, spacecraft and other equipment. When the water depth is insufficient, the launch platform can float to the water surface before the watertight launch tube 21 is erected, and then the drones, spacecraft and other equipment will be launched.

[0038] Furthermore, the watertight launch tube 21 can be detachably connected to the chassis 1 and the erecting device 22, so that when the launch platform is underwater, the entire platform can float to the water surface for launch, or the watertight launch tube 21 can be separated from the chassis 1 and the erecting device 22, allowing the watertight launch tube 21 to float to the water surface on its own for launch, improving concealment. The launch method can be selected according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, the watertight launch tube 21 is connected to the chassis 1 and the erecting device 22 by explosion bolts, which can achieve a rotatable connection and can also be separated from the chassis 1 and the erecting device 22 when needed.

[0039] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the drive unit 4 further includes multiple sets of wheel sets 41 with suspension systems. Specifically, the wheel sets 41 are installed at the bottom of the chassis 1. Each wheel set 41 includes two electric drive wheels, which are symmetrically installed on the outer sides of the two longitudinal beams 11. Multiple wheel sets 41 are spaced apart along the length of the longitudinal beams 11. In this embodiment, five sets of wheel sets 41 are provided.

[0040] Reference Figure 3As shown, the chassis 1 further includes a steering drive and power compartment 5 and a control and spare parts compartment 6. Two steering drive and power compartments 5 and two control and spare parts compartments 6 are provided. The two steering drive and power compartments 5 are symmetrically installed on the outer bottom of the two longitudinal beams 11, located between the first crossbeam 12 and a second crossbeam 13. The two control and spare parts compartments 6 are symmetrically installed on the outer bottom of the two longitudinal beams 11, located between the first crossbeam 12 and another second crossbeam 13. A set of wheels 41 is provided between the steering drive and power compartments 5 and the control and spare parts compartments 6. Through the layout of the wheel set 41, the steering drive and power compartments 5, and the control and spare parts compartments 6, the overall balance of the launch platform can be improved, the overall mass distribution of the launch platform can be made symmetrical, and the stability of the launch platform can be improved, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of the launch operation.

[0041] Reference Figure 4-5 As shown, the water navigation device 3 further includes a shell 30, and the shell 30 is provided with a watertight control compartment 31, a front drive servo compartment 32, a front ballast water tank 33, a buoyancy adjustment compartment 34, a rear ballast water tank 35, a control and communication compartment 36, a rear drive servo compartment 37, and a tail power compartment 38 arranged in sequence. A drive propeller 39 is provided on the shell 30 near the tail power compartment 38. In this embodiment, the two water navigation devices 3 are respectively installed on two longitudinal beams 11, and the distribution of the multiple compartments is consistent with the length direction of the longitudinal beams 11.

[0042] The launch platform can be controlled to navigate underwater by controlling the operation of the two drive propellers 39. Specifically, when the two drive propellers 39 rotate at the same speed, the launch platform can move in a straight line. When the two drive propellers 39 rotate at different speeds, the platform can turn along a curve, thus realizing the underwater cruising motion of the platform.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 As shown, furthermore, an anchoring device is also provided on the chassis 1, which is used to keep the launch platform in a set position when the launch platform is underwater and the buoyancy is greater than the gravity. Specifically, the anchoring device includes two sets of anchoring components 7, which are symmetrically distributed on opposite sides of the chassis 1. Each set of anchoring components 7 includes an anchor, a cable, and a cable-retrieving device on the chassis 1 for retrieving and deploying the cable. The cable-retrieving device can be an electrically driven drum, with the cable wound around the drum. The anchor is lowered and retrieved by retrieving and deploying the cable. In this embodiment, the two sets of anchoring components 7 are respectively connected to two second crossbeams 13, and the connection point is located in the middle of the second crossbeams 13.

[0044] Furthermore, the cable and chassis 1 can be detachably connected. In this embodiment, an explosive can be placed at the end of the cable, which can be detonated when needed to break the cable and thus discard the anchor. Other detachable connection methods can also be used in other embodiments.

[0045] With the above settings, when the launch platform needs to be in standby mode underwater, the launch platform dives to a set depth and position, drops the anchor, and then adjusts the overall buoyancy of the launch platform to be greater than its weight. The anchor is then used to fix the launch platform to the bottom of the water and maintain it in the set position, thus ensuring that the platform can remain in standby mode underwater for a long time. When a combat command is received, the cable is released and separated from the chassis 1, allowing the launch platform to quickly rise to the surface to complete the deployment of the launch platform. It can also adjust the buoyancy and gravity balance of the launch platform to drive the launch platform to cruise underwater.

[0046] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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 of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0048] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments, characterized in that, include: The chassis (1) is provided with a drive device (4) for driving it to move on land. The chassis (1) includes two longitudinal beams (11) and multiple cross beams. The two longitudinal beams (11) are spaced apart. Each cross beam connects the two longitudinal beams (11), and the multiple cross beams are spaced apart along the length of the longitudinal beams (11). The launching device (2) is mounted on the chassis (1); Two water navigation devices (3) are mounted on the chassis (1) and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the launch device (2). They are used to adjust the buoyancy of the launch platform to control the launch platform to dive or rise, and to drive the launch platform to navigate underwater and on the surface. The launching device (2) includes: A watertight launch tube (21) is rotatably connected to the chassis (1) and can switch between standby and launch states; An erection device (22) is mounted on the chassis (1) and connected to the watertight launch tube (21) for driving the watertight launch tube (21) to rotate; The watertight launching tube (21) can be detachably connected to the chassis (1) and the erecting device (22); The watertight launching tube (21) is connected to the chassis (1) and the erecting device (22) by explosive bolts; The water navigation device (3) includes a shell (30), and inside the shell (30) are arranged a watertight control compartment (31), a front drive servo compartment (32), a front ballast water tank (33), a buoyancy adjustment compartment (34), a rear ballast water tank (35), a control and communication compartment (36), a rear drive servo compartment (37), and a tail power compartment (38). A drive propeller (39) is provided on the shell (30) near the tail power compartment (38).

2. The multi-purpose launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anchoring device is provided on the chassis (1) to keep the launch platform in a set position when the launch platform is underwater and the buoyancy is greater than the gravity.

3. The amphibious launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mooring device includes two sets of mooring components (7), which are symmetrically distributed on opposite sides of the chassis (1).

4. The amphibious launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments according to claim 3, characterized in that: The anchoring assembly (7) includes an anchor, a cable, and a cable-laying device mounted on the chassis (1) for retrieving and releasing the cable.

5. The amphibious launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cable is detachably connected to the chassis (1).

6. The amphibious launch platform adaptable to underwater, surface, and terrestrial environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive unit (4) includes multiple sets of wheel sets (41) with suspension systems.

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