Steering handle, propeller and water area movable device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a kind of steering handle, propeller and water area movable equipment, the steering handle includes handle assembly, mounting support and pivot;Handle assembly includes handle main body and the locking mechanism connected with handle main body, handle main body is rotatably connected with mounting support by pivot, mounting support is equipped with pitch positioning hole, locking mechanism has the locking state of inserting pitch positioning hole and the unlocking state of being separated from pitch positioning hole;Handle main body is locked with mounting support when locking mechanism is in locking state, locking mechanism is switched from locking state to unlocking state when external force is applied, handle main body is rotated relative to mounting support to adjust the pitch angle of handle main body.Handle main body is rotated relative to mounting support by pivot, to adjust the pitch angle of handle main body itself, by adjusting the relative position of locking mechanism in pitch positioning hole, the flexible switching of the two states of locking mechanism is realized, so that it is more convenient and flexible to adjust the pitch angle of handle main body and lock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of marine machinery technology, and more particularly to a control handle, a propeller, and a water-based mobile device. Background Technology

[0002] Marine propulsion refers to the propulsion engine installed on the hull of a ship, used for recreational fishing, water sports, and other similar activities. Marine propulsion typically uses a rudder arm to adjust steering and pitch angles. Existing rudder arms, after adjusting the pitch angle, can lock the rudder arm in the downward direction, but cannot lock it in the upward direction. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, this disclosure provides a control handle, a thruster, and a water-based mobile device.

[0004] This disclosure provides a control handle, including a handle assembly, a mounting bracket, and a pivot;

[0005] The handle assembly includes a handle body and a locking mechanism connected to the handle body. The handle body is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket via the rotating shaft. The mounting bracket is provided with a pitch positioning hole. The locking mechanism has a locked state inserted into the pitch positioning hole and an unlocked state disengaged from the pitch positioning hole.

[0006] When the locking mechanism is in the locked state, the handle body is locked to the mounting bracket. When an external force is applied, the locking mechanism switches from the locked state to the unlocked state. The handle body can rotate relative to the mounting bracket to adjust the pitch angle of the handle body.

[0007] Optionally, the number of pitch positioning holes is multiple, and the multiple pitch positioning holes are arranged at intervals around the axis of the rotating shaft with the axis of the rotating shaft as the center;

[0008] When the handle body rotates relative to the mounting bracket around the axis of the pivot, the locking mechanism can be inserted and engaged with the pitch positioning holes at different positions to position the handle body at different pitch angles.

[0009] Optionally, the locking mechanism includes a locking shaft, an elastic element, a mounting cover, and a force-applying element. The elastic element is sleeved on the locking shaft, and one end of the locking shaft passes through the mounting cover and is fixedly connected to the force-applying element.

[0010] The mounting cover is fixedly mounted on the handle body and applies a force to the elastic element toward the other end of the locking shaft. The locking shaft is inserted into the pitch positioning hole under the elastic force of the elastic element. The force-applying element is located outside the mounting cover so as to apply an external force to the locking shaft to disengage it from the pitch positioning hole.

[0011] Optionally, the locking shaft is rotatably engaged with the mounting cover; the mounting cover is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part arranged around the axis of the locking shaft. When the force-applying member rotates through the locking shaft to be positioned with the first positioning part, it drives the locking shaft to disengage from the pitch positioning hole. When it rotates to be positioned with the second positioning part, it drives the locking shaft to engage with the pitch positioning hole.

[0012] Optionally, the force-applying member has a protrusion, the first positioning part has a first inclined sidewall, the second positioning part has a second inclined sidewall, and the protrusion can rotate along the first inclined sidewall to cooperate with the second positioning part under the action of rotational torque, and can also rotate along the second inclined sidewall to cooperate with the first positioning part.

[0013] Optionally, the number of protrusions is two, and the two protrusions are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart;

[0014] The number of the first positioning part and the second positioning part are both two. The two first positioning parts and the two second positioning parts are arranged alternately along the circumference. The two first positioning parts are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart, and the two second positioning parts are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart.

[0015] Optionally, the handle body is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting bracket is provided with a pivot hole corresponding to the mounting hole. One end of the pivot passes through the mounting hole and the pivot hole and is fixed to the handle body.

[0016] Optionally, the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft hole are clearance-fitted, and the rotating shaft is fixed to the handle body by a damping adjustment component. The damping adjustment component can adjust the clamping force of the rotating shaft driving the mounting bracket on the handle body, so as to adjust the rotational damping of the handle body relative to the mounting bracket.

[0017] Optionally, the damping adjustment assembly includes a screw, a disc spring, and a washer. The screw passes through the handle body and is screwed to the end of the rotating shaft. The disc spring and the washer are sleeved on the screw and are disposed between the screw nut and the handle body.

[0018] Optionally, the handle body has a first cavity extending along a first direction, the locking mechanism is located in the first cavity, the handle body has a second cavity extending along a second direction, the first cavity and the second cavity are connected, a portion of the mounting bracket extends into the second cavity to form a mating part, the pitch positioning hole and the pivot hole are both formed on the mating part, wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect.

[0019] Optionally, a pad is provided in the first cavity, and a first through hole is provided on the pad. The rotating shaft passes through the mounting hole, the rotating shaft hole and the first through hole in sequence.

[0020] The pad has a second through hole. When the locking mechanism is in the locked state, it passes through the second through hole and is inserted into the pitch positioning hole. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, it retracts into the second through hole.

[0021] This disclosure also provides a thruster, including a control handle and a propulsion power device as described in any of the above embodiments, the propulsion power device having a main housing and a power component fixed to the main housing, the mounting bracket being connected to the main housing.

[0022] Optionally, the thruster further includes a connection assembly connected to the main housing and used for connection to a waterborne carrier.

[0023] Optionally, the propulsion power device can be steered or / and tilted relative to the water carrier via the connecting assembly. After the handle body is locked to the mounting bracket, the handle body can control the propulsion power device to steer or / and tilt relative to the water carrier.

[0024] Optionally, the locking mechanism can lock the handle body in a folded state, a half-open state, a tilted open state, or a fully open state with the main housing.

[0025] This disclosure also provides a water-based mobile device, including a thruster as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0026] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0027] The control handle, thruster, and water-based mobile equipment disclosed herein utilize a locking mechanism that engages with a pitch positioning hole. This allows for locking in both pitch and tilt directions when the locking mechanism is inserted into the hole, and for angle adjustment in both directions when the locking mechanism is disengaged. In other words, it enables both downward locking and angle adjustment, as well as upward locking and angle adjustment. Furthermore, the locking mechanism effectively locks the handle body to the mounting bracket, achieving comprehensive and effective locking of the handle body. This makes adjusting the pitch angle and locking the handle body more convenient, flexible, simple to operate, and easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control handle in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a control handle in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the present disclosure with the locking mechanism removed;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the mounting support, locking mechanism, and rotating shaft in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the handle body in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the force-applying component in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting cover in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting cover and the force-applying component in one embodiment of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the thruster structure in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 13 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a water-based mobile device in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure label:

[0044] 1. Handle body; 10. Mounting hole; 11. First cavity; 12. Second cavity; 2. Locking mechanism; 21. Locking shaft; 211. Limiting step; 212. First connecting hole; 22. Elastic element; 23. Mounting cover; 231. First positioning part; 232. Second positioning part; 24. Force-applying element; 240. Connecting element; 241. Second connecting hole; 242. Protrusion; 3. Mounting support; 31. Pitch positioning hole; 32. Rotary shaft hole; 4. Rotary shaft; 50. Screw; 51. Disc spring; 52. Washer; 6. Pad; 61. First through hole; 62. Second through hole;

[0045] 200. Thruster; 201. Main chassis; 202. Power unit;

[0046] 300. Water-based mobile equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0048] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0049] The control handle, thruster, and water-based mobile equipment will be described in detail below through specific embodiments:

[0050] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control handle, including a handle assembly, a mounting bracket 3, and a pivot 4.

[0051] Specifically, refer to Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the handle assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 3 via a pivot 4. The handle assembly includes a handle body 1 and a locking mechanism 2 connected to the handle body 1. The handle body 1 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 3 via a pivot 4. The mounting bracket 3 is provided with a pitch positioning hole 31. The locking mechanism 2 has a locked state when inserted into the pitch positioning hole 31 and an unlocked state when disengaged from the pitch positioning hole 31.

[0052] When the locking mechanism 2 is in the locked state, it is inserted into the pitch positioning hole 31 to lock the handle body 1 to the mounting bracket 3. When an external force is applied, the locking mechanism 2 disengages from the pitch positioning hole 31, switching the handle body 1 from the locked state to the unlocked state. The handle body 1 can then rotate relative to the mounting bracket 3 via the pivot 4 to adjust the pitch angle of the handle body 1.

[0053] The control handle provided in this disclosure, when the locking mechanism 2 is engaged with the pitch positioning hole 31, the handle body 1 is in a locked state, and the handle body 1 is locked to the mounting bracket 3. When the locking mechanism 2 is disengaged from the pitch positioning hole 31 by an external force, the handle body 1 is in an unlocked state. The handle body 1 can rotate relative to the mounting bracket 3 via the pivot 4 to adjust its own pitch angle. By adjusting the relative position of the locking mechanism 2 within the pitch positioning hole 31, the two states of the locking mechanism 2 can be flexibly switched, thereby realizing the overall locking and pitch angle adjustment of the handle body 1, allowing the handle body 1 to be quickly adjusted to the pitch angle required in different usage scenarios. Specifically, by engaging the locking mechanism 2 with the pitch positioning hole 31, locking in both the pitch and tilt directions can be achieved when the locking mechanism 2 is inserted into the pitch positioning hole 31; and angle adjustment in both the pitch and tilt directions can be achieved when the locking mechanism 2 is disengaged from the pitch positioning hole 31. That is, it can achieve both downward locking and angle adjustment, as well as upward locking and angle adjustment. Furthermore, the locking mechanism 2 effectively locks the handle body 1 onto the mounting bracket 3, achieving effective locking of the handle body 1 in all directions. This makes adjusting the pitch angle and locking the handle body 1 more convenient and flexible, and the operation is simple and easy to use.

[0054] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, with the length direction of the handle body 1 parallel to the ground, the first direction is the vertical direction of the handle body 1, that is, the up-down direction perpendicular to the ground. Figure 8 The X-direction shown is the second direction, which is the length direction of the handle body 1, that is, the left-right direction parallel to the ground. Figure 8The Y-direction shown refers to the intersection of the first and second directions. "Inner" and "outer" are relative to the midpoint of the handle body 1's length direction; "inner" refers to the position closer to the midpoint of the handle body 1, and "outer" refers to the position further away from the midpoint of the handle body 1. The directional terms used in this disclosure are for descriptive purposes only and are not intended to limit the specific direction of the control handle of this disclosure.

[0055] In practical applications, the number of pitch positioning holes 31 can be flexibly set according to the pitch angle requirements of the handle body 1. There can be multiple pitch positioning holes 31, such as 3, 4, or 5. These multiple pitch positioning holes 31 are spaced apart around the axis of rotation 4, so that when the handle body 1 rotates relative to the mounting bracket 3 along the axis of rotation 4, the locking mechanism 2 can precisely engage with the pitch positioning holes 31 at different positions to lock the handle body 1 and position it at different pitch angles.

[0056] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 5 As shown, there are four pitch positioning holes 31, which are spaced apart around the rotating shaft 4. The four pitch positioning holes 31 represent different pitch angles. When the locking mechanism 2 is inserted into different pitch positioning holes 31, the pitch angle of the handle body 1 can be adjusted to -90°, 0°, 45° and 90°.

[0057] When the pitch angle of the handle body 1 is adjusted to -90°, the length direction of the handle body 1 is approximately perpendicular to the length direction of the mounting bracket 3. In this state, the mounting bracket 3 is installed on the propulsion power unit. Taking the propulsion power unit of an outboard motor as an example, the handle body 1 is locked in a roughly folded state with the propulsion power unit. The outboard motor is in a non-use state. The control handle can be folded and stored, and the entire propeller can be carried by holding the handle body 1, which improves space utilization and makes it easy to carry.

[0058] When the pitch angle of the handle body 1 is adjusted to 0°, the length direction of the handle body 1 is aligned with the length direction of the mounting bracket 3. In this state, the mounting bracket 3 is installed on the propulsion power unit, and the length direction of the mounting bracket 3 is approximately perpendicular to the length direction of the propulsion power unit from top to bottom. That is, the handle body 1 is locked in a roughly semi-open state with the propulsion power unit, so that it is easy to adjust the handle body 1 to the 0° position. At this time, the propulsion power unit of the outboard motor changes from the stored state to the used state, and the locking mechanism 2 locks the handle body 1 and the mounting bracket 3. Thus, operating the handle can help control the propulsion power unit to tilt or turn.

[0059] When the pitch angle of the handle body 1 is adjusted to 45°, the length direction of the handle body 1 and the length direction of the mounting bracket 3 are tilted at an angle. At this time, the handle body 1 is locked in a state that is roughly tilted and unfolded with respect to the propulsion power device. Considering that users have different body shapes in actual application, keeping the pitch angle of the handle body 1 at 45° can meet the usage needs of users with different body shapes, so as to improve the user experience.

[0060] When the pitch angle of the handle body 1 is adjusted to 90°, the length direction of the handle body 1 is approximately perpendicular to the length direction of the mounting bracket 3. At this time, the handle body 1 is locked in a state where it is approximately fully extended with respect to the propulsion power unit, and the outboard motor is in a non-use state. The control handle is folded upward along the first direction, so that the outboard motor is installed on the hull, and the space inside the hull is not affected when the outboard motor is not in use.

[0061] It should be noted that the propulsion device can be tilted or steered when the pitch angle of the handle body 1 is 0°, 45°, or 90°. However, considering the different types of ships in actual applications, the corresponding stern plate thickness and height will vary. Therefore, users can choose the pitch angle that is suitable for their specific ship type. Furthermore, in actual applications, the specific number and pitch angle of the pitch positioning holes 31 can be flexibly set according to the user's needs. For example, by changing the position of the pitch positioning holes 31, the pitch angle of the handle body 1 can be adjusted to 30° and 60°, etc.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, to achieve the cooperation between the locking mechanism 2 and the pitch positioning hole 31, the locking mechanism 2 includes a locking shaft 21, an elastic element 22, a mounting cover 23, and a force-applying element 24. The locking shaft 21 is a cylindrical shaft structure, and the elastic element 22 is sleeved on the locking shaft 21. The elastic element 22 can be a spring or other elastic element. The mounting cover 23 is located at the bottom of the handle body 1, and one end of the locking shaft 21 passes through the mounting cover 23 and is fixedly connected to the force-applying element 24.

[0063] Mounting cover 23 is fixedly mounted on handle body 1 and applies a force to elastic member 22 toward the other end of locking shaft 21. Locking shaft 21 is inserted into pitch positioning hole 31 under the elastic force of elastic member 22. Force applying member 24 is located outside mounting cover 23 so as to apply an external force to locking shaft 21 to disengage from pitch positioning hole 31, thereby pulling locking shaft 21 out of pitch positioning hole 31 and switching handle body 1 from locked state to unlocked state.

[0064] Reference Figure 7As shown, the locking shaft 21 and the force-applying member 24 are fixedly connected. In one possible implementation, the force-applying member 24 has an insertion hole. One end of the locking shaft 21 is inserted into the insertion hole. The end of the locking shaft 21 that is inserted into the insertion hole has a first connecting hole 212 extending radially. The end of the force-applying member 24 that has the insertion hole has a second connecting hole 241 corresponding to the first connecting hole 212. The second connecting hole 241 is a through hole, allowing the connecting member 240 to pass through and be inserted into the second connecting hole 241. The force-applying member 24 is fixedly connected to the locking shaft 21 by a connecting member 240 passing through the second connecting hole 241 and the first connecting hole 212. The connecting member 240 can be a pin or bolt, etc.

[0065] Furthermore, a limiting step 211 is formed on the locking shaft 21, with the limiting step 211 facing the mounting cover 23. One end of the elastic member 22 abuts against the side of the mounting cover 23 facing away from the force-applying member 24, and the other end of the elastic member 22 abuts against the limiting step 211 to apply an elastic force to the locking shaft 21, so that the locking shaft 21 always receives the elastic restoring force of inserting into the pitch positioning hole 31, so that the locking shaft 21 can be inserted into the pitch positioning hole 31 for locking. It should be noted that when the locking shaft 21 is inserted into the pitch positioning hole 31, the handle body 1 is in a locked state, or in an initial state. At this time, the elastic element 22 is subjected to a certain compressive force, that is, the elastic element 22 is in a pre-compressed state when it is in the initial state. When the locking shaft 21 is disengaged from the pitch positioning hole 31, the elastic element 22 continues to be compressed. At this time, the elastic force accumulated by the elastic element 22 is relatively large. Therefore, the elastic force provided by the elastic element 22 is sufficient to allow the locking shaft 21 to extend into the pitch positioning hole 31 and complete the locking of the handle body 1.

[0066] In some embodiments, the locking shaft 21 is rotatably engaged with the mounting cover 23, which is always fixed to the handle body 1. When it is necessary to adjust the rotation of the handle body 1 relative to the mounting support 3, the locking shaft 21 is rotated relative to the mounting cover 23. This allows the locking shaft 21 to move axially to disengage from the pitch positioning hole 31 by utilizing the rotational force received by the locking shaft 21 and the engagement between the locking shaft 21 and the mounting cover 23. This allows the locking shaft 21 to be temporarily positioned on the mounting cover 23, keeping it disengaged from the pitch positioning hole 31 and thus maintaining the locking shaft 21 in the unlocked state.

[0067] Specifically, the mounting cover 23 is provided with a first positioning part 231 and a second positioning part 232 arranged around the axis of the locking shaft 21. When the force-applying member 24 rotates through the locking shaft 21 to be positioned with the first positioning part 231, it drives the locking shaft 21 to disengage from the pitch positioning hole 31. When it rotates to be positioned with the second positioning part 232, it drives the locking shaft 21 to cooperate with the pitch positioning hole 31.

[0068] In practical applications, the specific structures of the first positioning part 231 and the second positioning part 232 can be flexibly set according to actual positioning requirements, as long as the positioning of the locking shaft 21 with the mounting cover 23 in different states can be guaranteed. In some embodiments, refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the first positioning part 231 is a first groove, and the second positioning part 232 is a second groove. The depth of the first positioning part 231 is greater than the depth of the second positioning part 232. The force-applying member 24 is provided with a protrusion 242, which can rotate around the axis of the locking shaft 21 to cooperate with the first positioning part 231 or with the second positioning part 232.

[0069] The mounting cover 23 has a circular groove on the side facing the force-applying member 24. Both the first and second grooves are formed inside the circular groove. The second groove has two second inclined sidewalls, which are arranged opposite each other, making the second groove V-shaped and relatively deep. The protrusion 242 also has a V-shaped structure, meaning the second groove and the protrusion 242 are structurally compatible. When the locking shaft 21 is inserted into the pitch positioning hole 31, the protrusion 242 engages with the second groove to limit and fix the force-applying member 24 on the mounting cover 23. Because the second groove has a second inclined sidewall, when it is necessary to unlock the locking shaft 21 from the pitch positioning hole 31, the force-applying member 24 can be grasped and pulled away from the mounting cover 23, and then the force-applying member 24 can be rotated so that the protrusion 242 can be rotated out of the second groove along the second inclined sidewall to unlock. Alternatively, the V-shaped structure of the protrusion 242 and the second groove can be used to directly rotate the protrusion 242 out of the second groove along the second inclined sidewall to unlock, without applying pulling force to the force-applying member 24.

[0070] The first groove is located adjacent to the second groove and has two first inclined sidewalls arranged opposite each other, making the first groove have a groove structure similar to a V-shape. When the locking shaft 21 disengages from the pitch positioning hole 31, the protrusion 242 of the force-applying member 24 rotates out of the second groove and enters the first groove for limiting. Under the action of rotational torque, the protrusion 242 can rotate along the first inclined sidewall to engage with the second groove, and can also rotate along the second inclined sidewall to engage with the first groove, thereby switching the engagement relationship between the locking shaft 21 and the pitch positioning hole 31 to change different states of the handle body 1.

[0071] Specifically, there are two protrusions 242, which are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart. There are also two first positioning parts and two second positioning parts, which are arranged alternately along the circumference, with the first positioning parts facing each other and spaced apart, and the second positioning parts facing each other and spaced apart. That is, the two second grooves are distributed at 180° intervals, and the two first grooves are also distributed at 180° intervals and located between the two second grooves. When the locking shaft 21 rotates 90°, the locking shaft 21 can rotate from the first groove into the second groove.

[0072] When it is necessary to switch the state of the handle body 1, the user can grasp the force-applying component 24 and pull it outward in the first direction, continuing to compress the elastic component 22, causing the locking shaft 21 to disengage from the pitch positioning hole 31. At this time, the handle body 1 switches from the locked state to the free state, and the protrusion 242 moves out of the second groove. The force-applying component 24 is rotated 90°, causing the protrusion 242 to rotate into the first groove, so that the protrusion 242 is temporarily limited by the first groove. That is, at this time, the force-applying component 24 and the locking shaft connected to it can be temporarily limited in the first direction. The handle body 1 can be rotated relative to the pivot 4. The mounting bracket 3 rotates freely until the locking shaft 21 aligns with the target pitch positioning hole 31. The force-applying component 24 is then rotated, causing the protrusion 242 to rotate from the first groove to the second groove. The force-applying component 24 has space to move upwards in the first direction relative to the mounting cover 23. In other words, the locking shaft 21 is not restricted at this point and has space to move upwards in the first direction. Under the elastic action of the elastic component 22, the locking shaft 21 moves upwards in the first direction to insert into the pitch positioning hole 31, thus locking the handle body 1. At this point, the handle body 1 switches from a free state to a locked state. Alternatively, in practical applications, a positioning scale adapted to the pitch positioning hole 31 can be set between the handle body 1 and the mounting bracket 3. This allows the user to observe the real-time rotation distance and pitch angle of the handle body 1 through the positioning scale when rotating it, making it easier for the user to adjust the handle body 1 according to different pitch angle adjustment needs, thus improving ease of use and flexibility.

[0073] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the handle body 1 is provided with a mounting hole 10, and the mounting support 3 is provided with a rotating shaft hole 32 corresponding to the mounting hole 10. One end of the rotating shaft 4 passes through the mounting hole 10 and the rotating shaft hole 32 from top to bottom and is fixed inside the handle body 1. The other end of the rotating shaft 4 has a flange portion that is adapted to the mounting hole 10. The other end of the rotating shaft 4 is fixed inside the mounting hole 10 through the flange portion, thereby realizing the rotational connection between the handle body 1 and the mounting support 3 to adjust the relative position between the handle body 1 and the mounting support 3 and change the pitch angle of the handle body 1.

[0074] It should be noted that the installation and fixing method of the rotating shaft 4 is not limited to the rotating shaft hole fit in the above embodiment. The rotating shaft 4 can also be fixed in other ways, such as by using threads, elastic buckles, etc. Those skilled in the art can make reasonable designs according to actual needs, which will not be elaborated here.

[0075] Of course, the assembly relationship between the handle body 1, the mounting bracket 3, and the rotating shaft 4 in the above embodiment is only an example. In actual applications, the above assembly relationship can also be interchanged. Alternatively, the rotating shaft 4 can be fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 3, with a mounting hole formed on the mounting bracket 3 for mounting the rotating shaft 4, and a through hole formed on the handle body 1 for the rotating shaft 4 to rotate within the through hole, thereby achieving a rotational connection between the handle body 1 and the mounting bracket 3.

[0076] Furthermore, the rotating shaft 4 and the rotating shaft hole 32 are clearance-fitted. One end of the rotating shaft 4 is fixed in the mounting hole 10 via a flange, and the other end of the rotating shaft 4 is fixed to the handle body 1 via a damping adjustment assembly. The damping adjustment assembly can be a screw washer, a damping wheel, or a hydraulic rotary damper, etc. The damping adjustment assembly can be fixed inside the handle body 1, and the other end of the rotating shaft 4 can pass through the damping adjustment assembly to adjust the rotational damping of the handle body 1 relative to the mounting support 3. The damping adjustment assembly can adjust the clamping force of the rotating shaft 4 on the mounting support 3 against the handle body 1. The tighter the connection between the damping adjustment assembly and the rotating shaft 4, the greater the damping generated on the rotating shaft 4, and vice versa. By setting the damping adjustment assembly, the rotation process of the handle body 1 is made more reliable and smoother, avoiding shaking or displacement of the rotating shaft 4 during rotation, which would lead to unstable and unreliable rotation between the handle body 1 and the mounting support 3. The damping adjustment assembly can be multiple shim-like structures disposed between the rotating shaft 4 and the mounting support 3 to adjust the rotational damping of the rotating shaft 4.

[0077] In some embodiments, the damping adjustment assembly includes a screw 50, a disc spring 51, and a washer 52. The screw 50 can be a push screw, which passes through the handle body 1 and is screwed to the end of the rotating shaft 4. There is one disc spring 51 and one washer 52, which are sleeved on the screw 50 and are located between the screw nut and the handle body 1. The damping of the handle body 1 when rotating relative to the mounting bracket 3 can be adjusted by adjusting the preload of the screw 50 through the disc spring 51 and the washer 52. Specifically, the rotating shaft 4 is hollow inside, and a limiting structure is provided inside the rotating shaft 4. The screw shank of the screw 50 is screwed into the rotating shaft 4 and abuts against the limiting structure. The disc spring 51 and the washer 52 are located between the screw nut and the handle body 1. The longer the screw 50 is screwed into the shaft 4, the tighter the fit between the disc spring 51 and the washer 52 between the nut and the handle body 1, resulting in greater damping when the handle body 1 rotates relative to the mounting bracket 3. Conversely, the shorter the screw 50 is screwed into the shaft 4, the looser the fit between the disc spring 51 and the washer 52 between the nut and the handle body 1, resulting in less damping when the handle body 1 rotates relative to the mounting bracket 3.

[0078] In practical applications, there can be multiple disc springs 51 or washers 52. Multiple disc springs 51 or washers 52 can be fitted onto screw 50. Alternatively, only disc springs 51 or only washers 52 can be fitted onto screw 50. Or, other components for adjusting rotational damping can be fitted onto screw 50.

[0079] Reference Figures 3 to 8 As shown, specifically, to facilitate the assembly between the locking mechanism 2 and the handle body 1, the handle body 1 has a first cavity 11 extending in a first direction, the first cavity 11 penetrating downward through the handle body 1 in the first direction. Parts of the locking shaft 21, the elastic element 22, and the mounting cover 23 are located inside the first cavity 11, while the force-applying element 24 is located outside the first cavity 11.

[0080] To facilitate the assembly between the mounting bracket 3 and the handle body 1, the handle body 1 has a second cavity 12 extending in a second direction. The second cavity 12 extends to the right through the handle body 1 in the second direction, and the first cavity 11 and the second cavity 12 are connected. A portion of the structure of the mounting bracket 3 extends into the second cavity 12 to form a mating part. The remaining portion of the structure of the mounting bracket 3 is located outside the second cavity 12. The pitch positioning hole 31 and the pivot hole 32 are both formed on the mating part. The entire mating part extends into the second cavity 12, locks into the locking shaft 21, and is rotatably connected to the pivot 4.

[0081] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, a pad 6 is provided inside the first cavity 11. The bottom region of the first cavity 11 along the first direction is used to accommodate the mounting cover 23, the middle region of the first cavity 11 along the first direction is used to accommodate the pad 6, and the upper region of the first cavity 11 along the first direction is connected to the second cavity 12. A first through hole 61 is provided on the pad 6 for mounting the rotating shaft 4. The rotating shaft 4 passes through the mounting hole 10, the rotating shaft hole 32, and the first through hole 61 in sequence, making the rotation of the rotating shaft 4 more stable and reliable. A second through hole 62 is also provided on the pad 6 for the locking shaft 21 to pass through. When the locking mechanism 2 is in the locked state, the locking shaft 21 passes through the second through hole 62 and is inserted into the pitch positioning hole 31. When the locking mechanism 2 is in the unlocked state, the locking shaft 21 retracts into the second through hole 62. In other words, one end of the pad 6 is used to assist the rotating shaft 4 in rotating, and the other end of the pad 6 is used to cooperate with the locking shaft 21, so that the components in the first cavity 11 and the second cavity 12 can be connected through the pad 6 to form a complete set of mating structures, which improves the integration of the components of the handle assembly and makes the cooperation and operation between the components more stable and reliable.

[0082] Reference Figure 12 As shown, this disclosure also provides a thruster 200, including a control handle as in any of the above embodiments and a propulsion power device. The propulsion power device has a main housing 201 and a power component 202 fixed on the main housing 201. The power component 202 includes a motor or motor and a propeller. The propeller is connected to the motor or motor. The mounting bracket 3 is connected to the main housing 201 to realize the assembly of the control handle and the propulsion power device.

[0083] Specifically, the thruster 200 also includes a connecting assembly connected to the main housing 201 and used for connection to a waterborne vessel. By connecting the control handle to the propulsion power unit, the operation of the thruster 200 becomes more flexible, and its structure is compact, easy and quick to install. The control handle is compatible with different types of thrusters 200, such as marine thrusters or agricultural thrusters.

[0084] Furthermore, the propulsion unit can be steered and / or tilted relative to the water surface via the connecting components. After the handle body 1 is locked to the mounting bracket 3, the handle body 1 can control the propulsion unit to steer and / or tilt relative to the water surface, allowing the handle body 1 to freely adjust its pitch angle within a certain range. This adapts to the needs of users at different heights, meets the requirements of different helmsmen's standing postures, and addresses the pitch angle requirements in different usage scenarios. The upward swing of the handle body 1 effectively prevents the rigid contact of the handle body 1 with the hull bottom during tilting, thus preventing damage to the control handle or the propulsion unit. Moreover, the adjustable pitch angle of the handle body 1 relative to the mounting bracket 3 significantly reduces the operator's workload, making steering easier.

[0085] It should be noted that the thruster 200 provided in this disclosure can be a marine propulsion device with propulsion function, such as an outboard motor, an inboard motor, or a marine motor. The thruster 200 provided in this disclosure, because it includes the control handle of any of the above embodiments, has the beneficial effects of the control handle of any of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0086] Reference Figure 13 As shown, this disclosure also provides a water-based mobile device 300, including a thruster 200 from any of the above embodiments. The thruster 200 can be one or more. The water-based mobile device 300 also includes a hull connected to the thruster 200. The thruster 200 is mounted on the hull and provides propulsion to the hull, propelling the water-based mobile device 300 in the water. Furthermore, a control handle is connected to the propulsion power unit of the thruster 200, enabling the thruster 200 to perform both horizontal steering and vertical swinging, allowing for timely adjustments to the water-based mobile device 300's operating state in the water. This satisfies the needs of as many application scenarios as possible, improving the operational stability and passenger comfort of the water-based mobile device 300.

[0087] It should be noted that the water-mobile equipment 300 provided in this disclosure can be any type of water transportation such as commercial ships, passenger ships, yachts, fishing boats, sailboats, and civilian vessels.

[0088] It should be noted that, in this document, 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. Unless otherwise specified, 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 the element.

[0089] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this disclosure. 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 disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to these embodiments, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A control handle, characterized in that, Includes handle assembly, mounting bracket, and pivot; The handle assembly includes a handle body and a locking mechanism connected to the handle body. The handle body is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket via the rotating shaft. The mounting bracket is provided with a pitch positioning hole. The locking mechanism has a locked state inserted into the pitch positioning hole and an unlocked state disengaged from the pitch positioning hole. When the locking mechanism is in the locked state, the handle body is locked to the mounting bracket. When an external force is applied, the locking mechanism switches from the locked state to the unlocked state. The handle body can rotate relative to the mounting bracket to adjust the pitch angle of the handle body. The locking mechanism includes a locking shaft, an elastic element, a mounting cover, and a force-applying element. The elastic element is sleeved on the locking shaft, and one end of the locking shaft passes through the mounting cover and is fixedly connected to the force-applying element. The mounting cover is fixedly mounted on the handle body and applies a force to the elastic element toward the other end of the locking shaft. The locking shaft is inserted into the pitch positioning hole under the elastic force of the elastic element. The force-applying element is located outside the mounting cover so as to apply an external force to the locking shaft to disengage from the pitch positioning hole. The handle body has a first cavity extending along a first direction, and the locking mechanism is located in the first cavity; A pad is provided in the first cavity. The pad has a first through hole for mounting the rotating shaft and a second through hole for the locking shaft to pass through. When the locking mechanism is in the locked state, it passes through the second through hole and is inserted into the pitch positioning hole; when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, it retracts into the second through hole.

2. The control handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of pitch positioning holes is multiple, and the multiple pitch positioning holes are arranged at intervals around the axis of the rotating shaft with the axis of the rotating shaft as the center. When the handle body rotates relative to the mounting bracket around the axis of the pivot, the locking mechanism can be inserted and engaged with the pitch positioning holes at different positions to position the handle body at different pitch angles.

3. The control handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking shaft is rotatably engaged with the mounting cover; the mounting cover is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part arranged around the axis of the locking shaft. When the force-applying member rotates through the locking shaft to be positioned with the first positioning part, it drives the locking shaft to disengage from the pitch positioning hole. When it rotates to be positioned with the second positioning part, it drives the locking shaft to engage with the pitch positioning hole.

4. The control handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The force-applying member has a protrusion, the first positioning part has a first inclined sidewall, and the second positioning part has a second inclined sidewall. Under the action of rotational torque, the protrusion can rotate along the first inclined sidewall to cooperate with the second positioning part, and can also rotate along the second inclined sidewall to cooperate with the first positioning part.

5. The control handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of protrusions is two, and the two protrusions are opposite to each other and spaced apart; The number of the first positioning part and the second positioning part are both two. The two first positioning parts and the two second positioning parts are arranged alternately along the circumference. The two first positioning parts are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart, and the two second positioning parts are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart.

6. The control handle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The handle body is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting bracket is provided with a pivot hole corresponding to the mounting hole. One end of the pivot passes through the mounting hole and the pivot hole and is fixed to the handle body.

7. The control handle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating shaft and the rotating shaft hole are fitted with a clearance. The rotating shaft is fixed to the handle body by a damping adjustment component. The damping adjustment component can adjust the clamping force of the rotating shaft on the mounting bracket on the handle body, so as to adjust the rotational damping of the handle body relative to the mounting bracket.

8. The control handle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The damping adjustment assembly includes a screw, a disc spring, and a washer. The screw passes through the handle body and is screwed to the end of the rotating shaft. The disc spring and the washer are sleeved on the screw and are disposed between the screw nut and the handle body.

9. The control handle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The handle body has a second cavity extending along a second direction. The first cavity and the second cavity are connected. A portion of the structure of the mounting bracket extends into the second cavity to form a mating part. The pitch positioning hole and the pivot hole are both formed on the mating part. The first direction and the second direction intersect.

10. A thruster, characterized in that, Includes a control handle and a propulsion power device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the propulsion power device has a main housing and a power component fixed to the main housing, and the mounting bracket is connected to the main housing.

11. The thruster according to claim 10, characterized in that, The thruster also includes a connection assembly connected to the main housing and used for connection to a waterborne carrier.

12. The thruster according to claim 11, characterized in that, The propulsion power device can be steered or / and tilted relative to the water carrier via the connecting component. After the handle body is locked with the mounting bracket, the handle body can control the propulsion power device to steer or / and tilt relative to the water carrier.

13. The thruster according to claim 12, characterized in that, The locking mechanism can lock the handle body in a folded state, a half-open state, a tilted open state, or a fully open state with the main body shell.

14. A water-based mobile device, characterized in that, Includes the thruster as described in any one of claims 10 to 13.

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