A watercraft arresting system

Abstract

A watercraft blocking system comprises a blocking support, a control device, and a plurality of blocking devices arranged on the blocking support; the blocking support is a bearing support on both sides of the watercraft advancing direction, and a blocking passage is between the bearing supports, the blocking passage is a capture area at the end along the watercraft advancing direction, and the watercraft stops in the capture area after decelerating through the blocking passage; the blocking devices are arranged on the bearing supports, the blocking devices are provided with blocking arms, the blocking arms extend to the blocking passage to decelerate the passing watercraft, and the control device drives and controls the rotation and extension of the blocking arms. The watercraft is constrained in the passing range, and waits for capture and recovery after deceleration and stop.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of marine equipment release and recovery, and particularly relates to a water vehicle blocking system. BACKGROUND

[0002] A water unmanned vehicle is an unmanned ship that can autonomously navigate on water and perform various tasks such as marine exploration, maritime patrol, underwater detection, etc. With the continuous progress of technology, the development prospect of water unmanned vehicles is very broad. With the continuous development of global marine economy, the demand for water unmanned vehicles in the fields of marine exploration, port management, maritime traffic control, etc. is increasing.

[0003] In the current stage of marine work, the work dinghy and unmanned vehicle often need to be captured in advance by the "transition floating dock" outside the mother ship. At this time, in order to limit the lateral drift of the equipment in the water, a lateral blocking passage system needs to be set up.

[0004] Water vehicles vary in length and width, and have different draft depths. As an important part of the capture system, the deceleration system needs to have strong adaptability and good compatibility with the equipment, which can effectively improve the capability of the capture system.

[0005] The existing water vehicle capture does not form a specific deceleration passage and does not have the ability to adjust the blocking range and blocking force in sections. The blocking device is fixed and cannot adjust the blocking range and blocking force according to different specifications of the vehicle, which can easily cause damage to the water vehicle. For example, for vehicles with horizontal wings in the middle section, the blocking mechanism near the wings needs to reduce the blocking action range or even not to move in order to avoid collision risks. When recovering a small boat, the width of the bow is smaller than the middle and rear parts, so the mechanisms in different areas need to adapt to different width requirements and make corresponding blocking range. The hulls of some unmanned vehicles have weak pressure capacity, so the blocking mechanism needs to adjust the contact surface of the flexible material and detect the pressure stress to ensure the safety of the hull. SUMMARY

[0006] The present application aims to provide a water vehicle blocking system to solve the technical problem of capturing water vehicles in a limited passage during the recovery process.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the specific technical solution of a water vehicle blocking system of the present application is as follows:

[0008] A water vehicle blocking system, comprising a blocking support, a control device, and a plurality of blocking devices arranged on the blocking support;

[0009] The two sides of the blocking support along the direction of the vehicle's advance are load supports, and the blocking passage is between the load supports, the end of the blocking passage along the direction of the vehicle's advance is a capture area, and the vehicle is stopped in the capture area after being constrained to slow down by the blocking passage;

[0010] The blocking device is arranged on the load support, and the blocking device is provided with a blocking arm that extends into the blocking passage to constrain the passing vehicle;

[0011] The control device drives and controls the rotation and extension of the blocking arm.

[0012] In order to realize the extension and rotation of the blocking arm, the blocking device comprises a blocking arm, a blocking arm support connected with the blocking support, and an extension structure and a rotation structure arranged on the blocking arm support and connected with the blocking arm.

[0013] In order to realize the extension of the blocking arm into the water vehicle in the blocking passage, the extension structure comprises an extension oil cylinder arranged on the blocking arm support, an extension connecting block connected with the extension end of the extension oil cylinder; the blocking arm is connected with the extension connecting block, and the blocking arm extends under the drive of the extension oil cylinder.

[0014] In order to realize the adjustment of the blocking direction after the extension of the blocking arm into the water vehicle in the blocking passage, the rotation structure comprises a rotation oil cylinder arranged on the blocking arm support, a rotation connecting block connected with the extension end of the rotation oil cylinder, and a rotation shaft arranged on the extension connecting block; the blocking arm is connected with the rotation connecting block and rotatably connected with the rotation shaft, and the blocking arm rotates under the drive of the rotation oil cylinder.

[0015] In order to avoid damage to the water vehicle when contacting the water vehicle, the material of the outer surface of the load support and the blocking arm is a flexible material.

[0016] In order to realize the extension of the extension arm, the extension connecting block enters the blocking arm support, the blocking arm support is a hollow structure, the extension connecting block is connected with the blocking arm support through a guide rail structure, the guide rail structure is arranged in the blocking arm support, and the extension connecting block is retracted into the blocking arm support when the extension oil cylinder is retracted.

[0017] In order to realize the constraint of the water vehicle after the extension of the blocking arm into the blocking passage, constrain the vehicle on both sides at the same time, adjust the direction of the vehicle's advance, and avoid the deviation of the vehicle, the blocking device is symmetrically distributed on the corresponding load support.

[0018] In order to realize the buffering and fixing of the vehicle after entering the capture area, the blocking support of the capture area is provided with a buffering structure and a fixing structure.

[0019] In order to adapt to the blocking requirements of different sections of the water vehicle and control the amplitude of the blocking action, an angle encoder is arranged on the rotating shaft, a displacement sensor is arranged on the telescopic oil cylinder, and the control device controls the telescopic degree and rotating angle of the blocking arm according to the feedback signals of the angle encoder and the displacement sensor.

[0020] In order to prevent the side wall of the water vehicle from being damaged due to excessive pressure, a pressure sensor is arranged on the rotating oil cylinder, and the control device controls the telescopic degree and rotating angle of the blocking arm according to the feedback signal of the pressure sensor.

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] By arranging the blocking channel, the lateral drift of the water vehicle is avoided, the blocking device is arranged to extend the blocking arm into the blocking channel to constrain the advancing direction of the water vehicle, and after the gradual constraint of multiple blocking arms, the water vehicle completes the speed reduction and stopping in the capture area. By arranging the control device to drive and adjust the telescopic and rotating of the blocking arm, different specifications and different entering speeds of the water vehicle are adapted.

[0023] The blocking system of the application realizes the constraint of the advancing direction of the water vehicle of different specifications on the water surface, reduces the advancing speed of the water vehicle while constraining, avoids the damage of the water vehicle in the capture and recovery process, sets the capture position in advance, and avoids the capture position of the water vehicle away from the capture device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of a water vehicle blocking system of the application;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic view of a blocking device of the application;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a telescopic state schematic view of the blocking device;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a rotating state schematic view of the blocking device;

[0028] Marked in the figure: 110, bearing support; 120, blocking channel; 121, capture area; 200, blocking device; 210, blocking arm; 220, blocking arm support; 230, telescopic structure; 231, telescopic oil cylinder; 232, telescopic connecting block; 240, rotating structure; 241, rotating oil cylinder; 242, rotating connecting block; 243, rotating shaft; 300, control device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this invention, the following detailed description of a watercraft arresting system is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Implementation example:

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, a watercraft arresting system includes an arresting bracket, a control device 300, and multiple arresting devices 200.

[0032] The arresting supports are set in the water next to the mother ship. On both sides along the direction of the vehicle's movement are support supports 110. The surface of the support supports 110 is made of flexible material to prevent damage after the vehicle collides with it. Between the support supports 110 is an arresting channel 120. At the end of the arresting channel 120 along the direction of the vehicle's movement is a capture area 121. The vehicle decelerates after passing through the arresting channel 120 and stops in the capture area 121. The arresting supports in the capture area 121 are equipped with a buffer structure and a fixing structure to achieve buffering and fixing of the vehicle after it enters the capture area.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the arresting device 200 is mounted on the support bracket 110, and the arresting arm 210 on the arresting device 200 extends into the arresting channel 120 to restrain the passing aircraft; the arresting device 200 includes the arresting arm 210, the arresting arm bracket 220 connected to the arresting bracket, and the telescopic structure 230 and the rotating structure 240 mounted on the arresting arm bracket 220 and connected to the arresting arm 210.

[0034] The telescopic structure 230 includes a telescopic cylinder 231 mounted on the barrier arm bracket 220, and a telescopic connecting block 232 connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder 231; as shown Figure 3 As shown, the barrier arm 210 is connected to the telescopic connecting block 232 and extends and retracts under the drive of the telescopic cylinder 231. The telescopic connecting block 232 is connected to the barrier arm bracket 220 through a guide rail structure, which is set inside the barrier arm bracket 220. When the telescopic cylinder 231 retracts, the telescopic connecting block 232 retracts into the barrier arm bracket 220. The rotating structure 240 includes a rotating cylinder 241 set on the barrier arm bracket 220, a rotating connecting block 242 connected to the telescopic end of the rotating cylinder 241, and a rotating shaft 243 set on the telescopic connecting block 232. Figure 4 As shown, the blocking arm 210 is connected to the rotating connecting block 242 and rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 243, and rotates under the drive of the rotating cylinder 241.

[0035] The blocking device 200 is symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the bearing support 110, the blocking arm 200 is made of flexible material, the blocking arm 210 is extended to the blocking channel 120 on the bearing support 110, forming a deceleration curtain wall with isolation and partition effect, restraining the two sides of the aircraft, reducing the speed of the aircraft in the process of restraint, and also can be used as a help and support device for water turning guidance; the arrangement direction of the blocking system and the size of the partition can be changed by adjusting the nodes.

[0036] The blocking channel 120 has the ability to limit the transverse movement of unmanned equipment in water, the width of the channel is adjusted by the combination of extension and rotation of the blocking arm 210, so as to adapt to the width characteristics of different water vehicles, and assist the release and capture of the vehicle.

[0037] The control device 300 can be arranged on the blocking support or the mother ship, which is used to drive and control the rotation and extension of the blocking arm 210. The control device 300 includes a driving structure and a control structure, which can use the central hydraulic station, special pump station and other ship equipment as the driving structure when working or arranging. The PLC in the control structure collects and processes sensor signals such as point rotation encoder, displacement sensor and pressure sensor, and sends instructions to control the action of electromagnetic reversing valve, so as to control the action of hydraulic cylinder and other execution mechanism, and realize the working condition of blocking and fixing.

[0038] Through the angle encoder arranged on the rotating shaft 243 and the displacement sensor feedback of the extension cylinder 231, the amplitude control of the blocking action can be realized, so as to adapt to the blocking requirements of different sections of water vehicles.

[0039] Through the pressure sensor installed on the rotating cylinder 241, the blocking action can be suspended in time through pressure value feedback to prevent the side wall of the water vehicle from being damaged due to excessive pressure.

[0040] In use, the extension and rotation degree of the blocking arm 210 is set according to the width of the water vehicle to be captured; when the vehicle enters the blocking channel 120 and contacts with the blocking arm 210, the control device 300 adjusts the extension and rotation degree of the blocking arm 210 according to the sensor signals of the rotation encoder, displacement sensor and pressure sensor arranged on the blocking device 200; when the vehicle enters the capture area 121 and contacts with the buffer structure after being restrained and limited in the forward direction, it is stopped and fixed on the blocking support by the fixing structure, waiting for capture and recovery.

[0041] It is to be understood that the present application is described by way of example only, and that modifications or alterations can be made to the features and embodiments described without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. In addition, modifications can be made to the features and embodiments described to accommodate specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. Accordingly, the application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather, the scope of the application includes all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A watercraft arresting system, characterized by, The barrier device comprises a blocking support, a control device, and a plurality of blocking devices arranged on the blocking support; The blocking support is a bearing support on both sides of the forward direction of the vehicle, and the blocking passage is between the bearing supports, and the capture area is at the end of the blocking passage in the forward direction of the vehicle, and the vehicle is stopped in the capture area after being slowed down by the blocking passage; The blocking device is arranged on the bearing support, and the blocking arm is arranged on the blocking device, and the blocking arm extends to the blocking passage to constrain the passing vehicle; The control device drives and controls the rotation and extension of the blocking arm; The blocking device comprises a blocking arm, a blocking arm support connected with the blocking support, and an extension structure and a rotation structure arranged on the blocking arm support and connected with the blocking arm; The extension structure comprises an extension oil cylinder arranged on the blocking arm support, and an extension connecting block connected with the extension end of the extension oil cylinder; the blocking arm is connected with the extension connecting block, and the blocking arm is extended under the drive of the extension oil cylinder; The rotation structure comprises a rotation oil cylinder arranged on the blocking arm support, a rotation connecting block connected with the extension end of the rotation oil cylinder, and a rotation shaft arranged on the extension connecting block; the blocking arm is connected with the rotation connecting block and rotatably connected with the rotation shaft, and the blocking arm is rotated under the drive of the rotation oil cylinder; The rotation oil cylinder is provided with a pressure sensor, and the control device controls the extension degree and rotation angle of the blocking arm according to the feedback signal of the pressure sensor.

2. The watercraft arrest system of claim 1, wherein, The material of the bearing support and the blocking arm is flexible material.

3. The watercraft arrest system of claim 1, wherein, The blocking arm support is a hollow structure, the extension connecting block is connected with the blocking arm support through a guide rail structure, the guide rail structure is arranged in the blocking arm support, and the extension connecting block is retracted into the blocking arm support when the extension oil cylinder is retracted.

4. The watercraft arrest system of claim 1, wherein, The blocking device is symmetrically distributed on the corresponding bearing support.

5. The watercraft arrest system of claim 1, wherein, The blocking support of the capture area is provided with a buffer structure and a fixing structure to realize the buffering and fixing of the vehicle entering the capture area.

6. The watercraft arrest system of claim 1, wherein, The rotation shaft is provided with an angle encoder, and the extension oil cylinder is provided with a displacement sensor, and the control device controls the extension degree and rotation angle of the blocking arm according to the feedback signals of the angle encoder and the displacement sensor.

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