An ultrasonic water depth detector and a sinking movement method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of ultrasonic detector technology, specifically to a rapidly sinking and moving ultrasonic depth detector. It includes a detector body and a remote control display connected to the detector body. A connecting cable several meters long connects to the remote control display on the upper surface of the detector body. Several elastic buffer rods are evenly distributed around the detector body, and counterweight boxes are connected to these rods. Each counterweight box has a drive mechanism on its outer side and a moving mechanism at its bottom. Two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes each contain a water injection mechanism and a drainage mechanism, while the other two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes each contain a power supply mechanism. This invention provides a faster sinking speed, improving work efficiency, and allows for movement underwater. Furthermore, it facilitates faster and more convenient upward lifting after detection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a rapidly sinking ultrasonic depth sounder, and more particularly to a rapidly sinking ultrasonic depth sounder and a sinking method, belonging to the technical field of ultrasonic sounders. Background Technology

[0002] An ultrasonic depth sounder is a depth measuring instrument used in reservoirs, lakes, rivers, shallow seas, and other bodies of water. When measuring depth, the ultrasonic transducer is placed at a certain position on the water surface or in the water. The instrument automatically calculates the current water depth by utilizing the principle of ultrasonic wave propagation in water.

[0003] Ultrasonic depth sounders need to be submerged in water until they sink to the surface to measure the water depth. However, due to their small size, existing ultrasonic depth sounders take a long time to sink, especially in deep rivers or lakes. This forces staff to wait, significantly reducing work efficiency. Furthermore, existing ultrasonic depth sounders cannot move autonomously in the water to measure depths at different locations, and the high water resistance makes retrieval difficult.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to improve ultrasonic detectors to solve the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ultrasonic depth detector and a method for rapid sinking and movement. It has a faster sinking speed, improves work efficiency, and has a moving effect on the seabed. At the same time, it is faster and more convenient to pull it up after detection.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by the present invention include:

[0007] An ultrasonic depth sounder capable of rapid descent and movement includes a main body and a remote control display connected to the main body. Several meters of connecting cable are attached to the upper surface of the main body, connecting to the remote control display. Several elastic buffer rods are evenly distributed around the main body, and counterweight boxes are connected to these rods. Each counterweight box has a drive mechanism on its outer side and a moving mechanism at its bottom. Two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes each contain a water injection mechanism and a drainage mechanism, while the other two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes each contain a power supply mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, four elastic buffer rods are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the detector body, and each elastic buffer rod is connected to a corresponding counterweight box; the elastic buffer rod includes a support rod horizontally arranged on the outer surface of the detector body, a telescopic rod slidably connected to the support rod, and a compression spring, and a sliding cavity is opened on the inner side of the telescopic rod, and the support rod slides in the sliding cavity and is connected by the compression spring.

[0009] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a sealed body inside the counterweight box, a first drive motor disposed inside the sealed body, and a spiral blade connected to the output end of the first drive motor. The output end of the first drive motor protrudes from the outer surface of the counterweight box, and the first drive motor establishes a communication connection with the remote control display through a wireless signal module.

[0010] Preferably, the two moving mechanisms on the lower end faces of two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes move in the same direction, and the two moving mechanisms on the lower end faces of the other two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes move in the same direction; each counterweight box has two moving mechanisms symmetrically arranged on its lower end face, each moving mechanism including an electric telescopic rod disposed at the bottom of the counterweight box and a moving wheel rotatably connected below the electric telescopic rod, the electric telescopic rod establishing a communication connection with the remote control display through a wireless signal module.

[0011] Preferably, the water injection mechanism includes a water injection port opened on the lower end face of the counterweight box, a water storage cavity opened inside the counterweight box, and a sealing plate disposed inside the water storage cavity for sealing the water injection port. One side of the sealing plate is rotatably connected to the lower end face of the water storage cavity, and the other side of the sealing plate is rotatably connected to the elastic telescopic rod.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing gasket is provided on the lower end face of the sealing plate, and a groove is provided on the side of the sealing plate near the elastic telescopic rod. The telescopic end of the elastic telescopic rod is rotatably connected to both sides inside the groove through a rotating rod. The elastic telescopic rod is inclined, and the tail end of the elastic telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the corner on one side of the upper end face of the water storage cavity.

[0013] Preferably, the drainage mechanism includes a miniature water pump disposed inside the water storage chamber. The drainage end of the miniature water pump protrudes from the lower end face of the counterweight box, and the water pumping end of the miniature water pump is located inside the water storage chamber. The miniature water pump establishes a communication connection with the remote control display through a wireless signal module.

[0014] Preferably, the power supply mechanism includes a rechargeable battery disposed inside the counterweight box, and the power supply mechanism is used to supply power to the drainage mechanism, the drive mechanism and the moving mechanism.

[0015] Preferably, a threaded hole is provided in the middle part of the upper end face of the detector body, and a protective tube is threaded and connected through the threaded hole. The part of the connecting line that is connected to the detector body is located inside the protective tube, and a rubber anti-slip pad is provided on the surface of the middle part of the protective tube.

[0016] A method for rapidly sinking and moving an ultrasonic depth sounder includes the following steps:

[0017] S1: When the detector body is placed in water, the counterweight box and various internal parts will cause the detector body to sink rapidly. During the sinking process, the water pressure will push up the sealing plate that closes the water inlet. When it is pushed up, the elastic telescopic rod will compress and contract, allowing water to enter the water storage chamber, further increasing the weight of the counterweight box and accelerating its sinking speed.

[0018] S2: After the detector body is fully in contact with the bottom of the water, observe the current water depth through the remote control display. When it is necessary to move the detector body in a certain direction on the bottom of the water, extend two sets of opposing electric telescopic rods through the remote control display, so that the moving wheels contact the bottom of the water, lift up the entire detector body, and then turn on the two first drive motors above the two extended electric telescopic rods through the remote control display again, so as to drive the spiral blades to rotate. The two first drive motors rotate in opposite directions, thereby moving the detector body on the bottom of the water to the designated position.

[0019] S3: When it is necessary to pull the detector body back to the water surface, the micro water pump is turned on through the remote control display, so that the micro water pump discharges the water source inside the water storage chamber to the outside, reducing the weight of the counterweight box. At the same time as draining the water, the water flow is sprayed downward through the drain end of the micro water pump, making the detector body lighter when pulled upward.

[0020] This invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. When the detector body is placed in water, the weight of the counterweight box and its internal components causes it to sink rapidly. During the sinking process, the water pressure lifts the sealing plate that closes the water inlet, allowing water to enter the storage chamber and further increasing the weight of the counterweight box, thus accelerating the sinking speed. When moving, two sets of opposing electric telescopic rods extend, bringing the moving wheels into contact with the bottom of the water and lifting the entire detector body. This activates the two first drive motors above the two electric telescopic rods, causing the spiral blades to rotate. The two first drive motors rotate in opposite directions, thus pushing the detector body on the bottom of the water. When it is necessary to pull the detector body back to the surface, a miniature water pump discharges water from the storage chamber, reducing the weight of the counterweight box. Simultaneously, water is sprayed downwards through the drain end of the miniature water pump, making the detector body lighter when pulled upwards. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and provide explanations, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the counterweight box of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged view at point A;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic side view of the inside of the counterweight box of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the power supply mechanism of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the protective tube of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view at point B.

[0032] In the diagram, 1-Detector body, 101-Threaded hole, 102-Protective tube, 2-Remote control display, 3-Elastic buffer rod, 301-Support rod, 302-Telescopic rod, 303-Compression spring, 304-Sliding cavity, 4-Counterweight box, 5-Drive mechanism, 501-Sealing body, 502-First drive motor, 503-Helical blade, 6-Water injection mechanism, 601-Water inlet, 602-Water storage cavity, 603-Sealing plate, 604-Elastic telescopic rod, 605-Sealing gasket, 606-Groove, 607-Rotating rod, 7-Drainage mechanism, 701-Miniature water pump, 8-Power supply mechanism, 801-Rechargeable battery, 9-Moving mechanism, 901-Electric telescopic rod, 902-Moving wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0034] like Figures 1-9 As shown, the novel ultrasonic detector provided in this embodiment includes a detector body 1 and a remote control display 2 that establishes a communication connection with the detector body 1. Several meters of connecting cable connected to the remote control display 2 are connected to the upper surface of the detector body 1.

[0035] A threaded hole 101 is provided in the middle part of the upper end face of the detector body 1. A protective tube 102 is threaded and connected through the threaded hole 101. The part of the connecting line that connects to the detector body 1 is inside the protective tube 102. The protective tube 102 is used to protect the connection between the connecting line and the detector body 1. A rubber anti-slip pad is provided on the surface of the middle part of the protective tube 102. The rubber anti-slip pad is provided to facilitate the gripping of the protective tube 102.

[0036] A number of elastic buffer rods 3 are evenly distributed around the periphery of the detector body 1. A counterweight box 4 is connected to the elastic buffer rods 3. There are four elastic buffer rods 3 evenly distributed on the outer surface of the detector body 1. Each elastic buffer rod 3 is connected to a counterweight box 4. The elastic buffer rod 3 includes a support rod 301 horizontally arranged on the outer surface of the detector body 1, a telescopic rod 302 slidably connected to the support rod 301, and a compression spring 303. A sliding cavity 304 is opened on the inner side of the telescopic rod 302. The support rod 301 slides in the sliding cavity 304 and is connected by the compression spring 303.

[0037] The elastic buffer bar 3 provides a certain degree of protection when the detector body 1 sinks or when it finishes sinking, preventing damage to the detector body 1 caused by some aquatic organisms hitting it, thereby improving the service life of the equipment.

[0038] Each counterweight box 4 has a drive mechanism 5 on its outer side and a moving mechanism 9 on its bottom. Furthermore, the drive mechanism 5 includes a sealing body 501 inside the counterweight box 4, a first drive motor 502 inside the sealing body 501, and a spiral blade 503 connected to the output end of the first drive motor 502. The output end of the first drive motor 502 protrudes from the outer surface of the counterweight box 4. The first drive motor 502 establishes a communication connection with the remote control display 2 through a wireless signal module.

[0039] Furthermore, the two moving mechanisms 9 on the lower end face of the two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes 4 move in the same direction, and the two moving mechanisms 9 on the lower end face of the other two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes 4 move in the same direction; each counterweight box 4 has two moving mechanisms 9 symmetrically arranged on its lower end face. The moving mechanism 9 includes an electric telescopic rod 901 located at the bottom of the counterweight box 4 and a moving wheel 902 rotatably connected to the electric telescopic rod 901. The electric telescopic rod 901 establishes a communication connection with the remote control display 2 through a wireless signal module.

[0040] When it is necessary to move the detector body 1 in a certain direction on the bottom of the water, the remote control display 2 extends two sets of opposing electric telescopic rods 901, so that the moving wheel 902 contacts the bottom of the water, lifting the entire detector body 1. Then, the remote control display 2 activates the two first drive motors 502 above the two extended electric telescopic rods 901, driving the spiral blades 503 to rotate, thereby pushing the detector body 1. The two first drive motors 502 rotate in opposite directions, thus moving the detector body 1 to the designated position on the bottom of the water.

[0041] The two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes 4 are each equipped with a water injection mechanism 6 and a drainage mechanism 7. The water injection mechanism 6 includes a water injection port 601 opened on the lower end face of the counterweight box 4, a water storage cavity 602 opened inside the counterweight box 4, and a sealing plate 603 set inside the water storage cavity 602 for sealing the water injection port 601. One side of the sealing plate 603 is rotatably connected to the lower end face of the water storage cavity 602, and the other side of the sealing plate 603 is rotatably connected to the elastic telescopic rod 604.

[0042] Furthermore, a sealing gasket 605 is provided on the lower end face of the sealing plate 603. The sealing gasket 605 improves the sealing effect of the sealing plate 603. A groove 606 is provided on the side of the sealing plate 603 near the elastic telescopic rod 604. The telescopic end of the elastic telescopic rod 604 is rotatably connected to both sides inside the groove 606 through a rotating rod 607. The elastic telescopic rod 604 is inclined. The tail end of the elastic telescopic rod 604 is fixedly connected to the corner on one side of the upper end face of the water storage cavity 602. During the sinking process, the water pressure will push up the sealing plate 603 that closes the water inlet 601. When it is pushed up, the elastic telescopic rod 604 is squeezed and contracted, allowing water to enter the water storage cavity 602, further increasing the weight of the counterweight box 4 and accelerating its sinking speed. However, when the detector body 1 is recovered, after the water inside the water storage cavity 602 is gradually discharged, the elastic telescopic rod 604 is used to rebound, causing the sealing plate 603 to close the water inlet 601 again.

[0043] Furthermore, the drainage mechanism 7 includes a miniature water pump 701 installed inside the water storage chamber 602. The drainage end of the miniature water pump 701 protrudes from the lower end face of the counterweight box 4, while the pumping end of the miniature water pump 701 is located inside the water storage chamber 602. The miniature water pump 701 establishes a communication connection with the remote control display 2 via a wireless signal module. The miniature water pump 701 is activated by the remote control display 2, causing it to discharge water from the water storage chamber 602 to the outside, reducing the weight of the counterweight box 4. At the same time as drainage, water is sprayed downward through the drainage end of the miniature water pump 701, making the detector body 1 lighter when pulled upward.

[0044] The other two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes 4 are each equipped with a power supply mechanism 8; the power supply mechanism 8 includes a rechargeable battery 801 installed inside the counterweight box 4, and the power supply mechanism 8 provides power to the water supply and drainage mechanism 7, the drive mechanism 5 and the moving mechanism 9.

[0045] A method for rapidly sinking and moving an ultrasonic depth sounder includes the following steps:

[0046] S1: When the detector body 1 is placed in the water, the counterweight box 4 and the various internal parts will cause the detector body 1 to sink rapidly. During the sinking process, the water pressure will push up the sealing plate 603 that closes the water inlet 601. When it is pushed up, the elastic telescopic rod 604 is squeezed and contracted, allowing water to enter the water storage chamber 602, further increasing the weight of the counterweight box 4 and accelerating its sinking speed.

[0047] S2: After the detector body 1 is fully in contact with the bottom of the water, observe the current water depth through the remote control display 2. When it is necessary to move the detector body 1 in a certain direction on the bottom of the water, extend two sets of opposing electric telescopic rods 901 through the remote control display 2, so that the moving wheel 902 contacts the bottom of the water, lift the entire detector body 1, and then turn on the two first drive motors 502 above the two extended electric telescopic rods 901 through the remote control display 2 again, so as to drive the spiral blades 503 to rotate. The two first drive motors 502 rotate in opposite directions, thereby moving the detector body 1 on the bottom of the water to the designated position.

[0048] S3: When it is necessary to pull the detector body 1 back to the water surface, the micro water pump 701 is turned on by the remote display 2, so that the micro water pump 701 discharges the water source inside the water storage chamber 602 to the outside, reducing the weight of the counterweight box 4. At the same time as draining the water, the water flow is sprayed downward through the drain end of the micro water pump 701, making the detector body 1 lighter when pulled upward.

[0049] If certain terms are used in the specification and claims to refer to specific components, those skilled in the art will understand that hardware manufacturers may use different names to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not distinguish components based on differences in name, but rather on differences in function. The term "comprising" as used throughout the specification and claims is an open-ended term and should be interpreted as "comprising but not limited to." "Approximately" means that within an acceptable margin of error, those skilled in the art can solve the technical problem and substantially achieve the technical effect within a certain margin of error.

[0050] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes that element.

[0051] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rapidly sinking ultrasonic depth sounder, comprising a sounder body (1) and a remote control display (2) communicating with the sounder body (1), characterized in that, The upper surface of the detector body (1) is connected to a connecting cable of several meters that connects to the remote control display (2); several elastic buffer rods (3) are evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the detector body (1), and a counterweight box (4) is connected through the elastic buffer rod (3). A driving mechanism (5) is provided on the outer side of each counterweight box (4), and a moving mechanism (9) is provided at the bottom of each counterweight box (4); a water injection mechanism (6) and a drainage mechanism (7) are provided inside two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes (4), and a power supply mechanism (8) is provided inside the other two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes (4). The drive mechanism (5) includes a sealing body (501) inside the counterweight box (4), a first drive motor (502) disposed inside the sealing body (501), and a spiral blade (503) connected to the output end of the first drive motor (502). The output end of the first drive motor (502) protrudes from the outer surface of the counterweight box (4). The first drive motor (502) establishes a communication connection with the remote control display (2) through a wireless signal module. Two of the two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes (4) have two moving mechanisms (9) on their lower end faces that move in the same direction. The other two symmetrically arranged counterweight boxes (4) have two moving mechanisms (9) on their lower end faces that move in the same direction. Each counterweight box (4) has two moving mechanisms (9) symmetrically arranged on its lower end face. Each moving mechanism (9) includes an electric telescopic rod (901) located at the bottom of the counterweight box (4) and a moving wheel (902) rotatably connected to the electric telescopic rod (901). The electric telescopic rod (901) establishes a communication connection with the remote control display (2) through a wireless signal module. The water injection mechanism (6) includes a water injection port (601) opened on the lower end face of the counterweight box (4), a water storage cavity (602) opened in the counterweight box (4), and a sealing plate (603) disposed inside the water storage cavity (602) for sealing the water injection port (601). One side of the sealing plate (603) is rotatably connected to the lower end face of the water storage cavity (602), and the other side of the sealing plate (603) is rotatably connected to the elastic telescopic rod (604). A sealing gasket (605) is provided on the lower end face of the sealing plate (603). A groove (606) is provided on the side of the sealing plate (603) near the elastic telescopic rod (604). The telescopic end of the elastic telescopic rod (604) is rotatably connected to both sides inside the groove (606) through a rotating rod (607). The elastic telescopic rod (604) is inclined. The tail end of the elastic telescopic rod (604) is fixedly connected to the corner on one side of the upper end face of the water storage cavity (602). The drainage mechanism (7) includes a miniature water pump (701) installed inside the water storage chamber (602). The drainage end of the miniature water pump (701) protrudes from the lower end face of the counterweight box (4), and the pumping end of the miniature water pump (701) is located inside the water storage chamber (602). The miniature water pump (701) establishes a communication connection with the remote control display (2) through a wireless signal module. The power supply mechanism (8) includes a rechargeable battery (801) disposed inside the counterweight box (4), and the power supply mechanism (8) is used to supply power to the drainage mechanism (7), the drive mechanism (5) and the moving mechanism (9).

2. The ultrasonic depth sounder for rapid sinking and movement according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four elastic buffer rods (3) are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the detector body (1), and each elastic buffer rod (3) is connected to a counterweight box (4). The elastic buffer rod (3) includes a support rod (301) horizontally arranged on the outer surface of the detector body (1), a telescopic rod (302) slidably connected to the support rod (301), and a compression spring (303). A sliding cavity (304) is opened on the inner side of the telescopic rod (302), and the support rod (301) slides in the sliding cavity (304) and is connected by the compression spring (303).

3. The ultrasonic depth sounder for rapid sinking and movement according to claim 2, characterized in that: A threaded hole (101) is provided in the middle part of the upper end face of the detector body (1). A protective tube (102) is threaded and connected through the threaded hole (101). The part of the connecting line connected to the detector body (1) is inside the protective tube (102). A rubber anti-slip pad is provided on the surface of the middle part of the protective tube (102).

4. The method for rapidly sinking and moving an ultrasonic depth sounder according to claim 1, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1: When the detector body (1) is placed in the water, the detector body (1) will sink rapidly due to the weight of the counterweight box (4) and various internal parts. During the sinking process, the water pressure will lift the sealing plate (603) that closes the water inlet (601). When it is lifted, the elastic telescopic rod (604) is squeezed and contracted, allowing water to enter the water storage chamber (602), further increasing the weight of the counterweight box (4) and accelerating its sinking speed. S2: When the detector body (1) is fully in contact with the bottom of the water, observe the current water depth through the remote control display (2). When it is necessary to move the detector body (1) in a certain direction on the bottom of the water, extend two sets of opposing electric telescopic rods (901) through the remote control display (2) so that the moving wheel (902) contacts the bottom of the water and lifts up the entire detector body (1). Then, turn on the two first drive motors (502) above the two electric telescopic rods (901) that have been extended through the remote control display (2) again to drive the spiral blades (503) to rotate. The two first drive motors (502) rotate in opposite directions, thereby moving the detector body (1) to the designated position on the bottom of the water. S3: When it is necessary to pull the detector body (1) back to the water surface, the micro water pump (701) is turned on through the remote control display (2), so that the micro water pump (701) discharges the water inside the water storage chamber (602) to the outside, reducing the weight of the counterweight box (4). At the same time as draining the water, the water flow is sprayed downward through the drain end of the micro water pump (701), making the detector body (1) lighter when pulled upward.

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