Fish-shaped bionic underwater sucker detection robot

By designing a fish-type bionic underwater suction cup detection robot, the adsorption components of electric push rods and rubber membranes, as well as hydroelectric generators and solar photovoltaic panels, the lack of autonomy and durability of underwater detection robots in complex environments is solved. Problem, achieving the ability to stably adsorption and long-term tracking of marine animals.

CN119099787AActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNICAL UNIV

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411016210.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-27
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2044-07-27

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Technical Problem

The existing underwater detection robots lack autonomy and durability in complex environments, making it difficult to monitor marine animals for a long time, and adsorption and tracking technologies are not effective enough.

Method used

A fish-type bionic underwater suction cup detection robot is designed, using an adsorption assembly with a combination of electric push rods and rubber films, which uses rubber spikes to enhance adsorption and improve endurance through hydroelectric generators and solar photovoltaic panels.

Benefits of technology

It realizes stable adsorption and long-term tracking on the surface of marine animals, improves the stability and endurance of detection, and enhances the autonomy and durability of underwater robots in complex environments.

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Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the fish-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot is characterized in that the fish-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot comprises a bionic fish robot, and the tail of the bionic fish robot is movably connected with an empennage; during use, an electric push rod can upwards abut against a rubber film to enable the rubber film to slightly protrude, after a suction cup ring is attached to the surface of an animal, the electric push rod pulls the rubber film to reset, air pressure is reduced, and therefore the primary suction installation effect is achieved; the rubber spikes vertically pierce the surface of the animal and are matched with the driving motor to shrink the rubber film, at the moment, the internal space of the air cavity is enlarged, the pressure is reduced, the internal and external pressure difference enables the equipment to be tightly attached to the surface of the animal, and water flows out of the drainage hole through the water inlet along with the movement of the animal and drives the impeller to rotate in the process; the hydroelectric generator generates electricity to charge the storage battery to increase the endurance of the storage battery, and the drainage plate is used for improving the drainage stability of water flow to prevent jittering caused by torrential turbulence.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of underwater detection robots, and in particular to a remora-type bionic underwater suction cup detection robot. Background Art

[0002] Underwater exploration robots are autonomous or remote-controlled devices that can perform various tasks in underwater environments. They have a wide range of uses, including marine scientific research, marine resource exploration, marine environmental monitoring, etc. These robots can not only conduct detailed topographic exploration of the seabed, but also collect water and animal samples, providing scientists with important research data. In terms of studying the migration of large marine animals, these robots can track and record the movement trajectories and behavior patterns of marine animals, thereby helping scientists better understand and protect marine ecosystems.

[0003] However, due to technical limitations such as endurance and adsorption methods, there is still a lack of a suitable solution for long-term monitoring of these animals. Improving the autonomy and durability of underwater robots in complex environments and developing more effective adsorption and tracking technologies are key directions for future development. To solve the above problems, we propose a remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a remora-type bionic underwater suction cup detection robot to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0005] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A remora-type bionic underwater suction cup detection robot comprises: a bionic remora robot, wherein the tail of the bionic remora robot is movably connected with a tail wing, the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot are respectively fixedly installed with side wings, the top surface of the bionic remora robot is provided with a top groove, the top surface of the top groove is fixedly installed with a diverter plate, the top surface of the diverter plate is provided with a battery slot, and a battery is fixedly installed inside the battery slot; an adsorption component, the adsorption component is arranged on the top surface of the diverter plate and is used for installing the bionic remora robot; and a charging component, the charging component is arranged at the front end of the bionic remora robot and is used for charging.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution and setting an adsorption component, the bionic remora robot can be stably adsorbed on the surface of an animal to increase the stability of subsequent detection. At the same time, the charging component can be used to increase the endurance of the bionic remora robot and improve the autonomy and durability of the underwater robot in complex environments.

[0008] Preferably, the adsorption assembly includes: a mounting groove, the mounting groove is opened on the top surface of the diverter plate, a controller is fixedly installed inside the mounting groove, the controller is electrically connected to the battery, an inner frame is fixedly installed inside the top groove, a rubber membrane is fixedly installed inside the inner frame, a plurality of electric push rods are embedded in the bottom surface of the inner frame, the electric push rods are fixedly connected to the rubber membrane, the electric push rods are electrically connected to the controller, and a suction cup ring is fixedly installed on the top surface of the inner frame.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution and setting an electric push rod, the rubber film can be pushed upward by the electric push rod to make it slightly convex during use. Therefore, when the suction cup ring fits the surface of the animal, the rubber film can be pulled back to its original position by the electric push rod to reduce the internal air pressure, thereby achieving the effect of preliminary adsorption installation.

[0010] Preferably, the adsorption assembly also includes: a plurality of cross bars, wherein the plurality of cross bars are arranged inside the inner frame, a drive motor is arranged on the left side of the cross bar, the drive motor is electrically connected to the controller, the drive motor is fixedly mounted on the rubber membrane and fixedly connected together, the output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the cross bar, a bearing seat is fixedly mounted on the right side of the cross bar, the bearing seat is fixedly connected to the rubber membrane, and a rubber spike is fixedly mounted on one side of the cross bar.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution and setting rubber spikes, after the bionic remora robot is initially adsorbed, the driving motor can be turned on to drive the crossbar to rotate, so that the rubber spikes are in a vertical state to pierce the surface of the animal, and the driving motor shrinks the rubber membrane. At this time, the internal space of the air cavity becomes larger, the pressure is reduced, and the internal and external pressure difference makes the device close to the surface of the animal. At the same time, the rubber spikes can also increase the adsorption force of the product to a certain extent.

[0012] Preferably, the charging component includes: a water inlet, which is opened at the front end of the bionic remora robot, and is connected to the top groove. Drainage holes are respectively opened on the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot. A plurality of hydraulic generators are embedded in the bottom surface of the top groove. The hydraulic generators are electrically connected to the battery, and an impeller is fixedly installed on the top of the output shaft of the hydraulic generator.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution and setting an impeller, when the bionic remora robot is adsorbed on the surface of an animal and follows the movement of the animal, water will flow out from the drainage hole through the water inlet, driving the impeller to rotate in the process, generating electricity through the hydroelectric generator, charging the battery and increasing its endurance.

[0014] Preferably, the charging component also includes: two first flexible solar photovoltaic panels, the two first flexible solar photovoltaic panels are respectively fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the tail wing, and the top and bottom surfaces of the side wings are respectively fixedly installed with second flexible solar photovoltaic panels, and the first flexible solar photovoltaic panel and the second flexible solar photovoltaic panel are both electrically connected to the battery.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting up a first flexible solar photovoltaic panel and a second flexible solar photovoltaic panel, it can be used to further increase the battery life.

[0016] Preferably, a camera is embedded in the front end of the bionic remora robot, and a depth sensor, a temperature sensor and a GPS locator are embedded in the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot respectively, and the camera, the depth sensor, the temperature sensor and the GPS locator are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting up a camera, a depth sensor, a temperature sensor and a GPS locator, they can be used to cooperate with each other to record detection data.

[0018] Preferably, a filter is fixedly installed inside the water inlet.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a filter, it is possible to prevent debris in the water from entering the top tank, thereby increasing safety.

[0020] Preferably, a drainage plate is fixedly installed inside the drainage hole.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, a guide plate is set to increase the stability of water discharge and prevent the equipment from shaking due to turbulence.

[0022] In summary, the present invention mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] By setting up an adsorption component, the bionic remora robot can be stably adsorbed on the surface of the animal to increase the stability of subsequent detection. At the same time, the charging component can be used to increase the endurance of the bionic remora robot and improve the autonomy and durability of the underwater robot in a complex environment. By setting up an electric push rod, the rubber membrane can be pushed upward by the electric push rod to make it slightly convex during use. Therefore, when the suction cup ring fits the surface of the animal, the rubber membrane can be pulled back to its original position by the electric push rod to reduce the internal air pressure, thereby achieving the effect of preliminary adsorption installation.

[0024] By setting rubber spikes, when the bionic remora robot is initially adsorbed, the driving motor can be turned on to drive the crossbar to rotate, so that the rubber spikes are in a vertical state and pierce the surface of the animal. The driving motor shrinks the rubber membrane. At this time, the internal space of the air cavity becomes larger, the pressure decreases, and the pressure difference between the inside and the outside makes the device close to the surface of the animal. At the same time, the rubber spikes can also increase the adsorption force of the product to a certain extent.

[0025] By setting the impeller, when the bionic remora robot is adsorbed on the surface of the animal and follows the movement of the animal, water will flow out from the drainage hole through the water inlet, driving the impeller to rotate in the process, generating electricity through the hydroelectric generator to charge the battery and increase its endurance. By setting the first flexible solar photovoltaic panel and the second flexible solar photovoltaic panel, it can be used to further increase the endurance.

[0026] By setting up cameras, depth sensors, temperature sensors and GPS locators, they can be used to cooperate with each other to record detection data. By setting up filters, it is used to prevent debris in the water from entering the top trough to increase safety. By setting up drainage plates, it is used to increase the stability of water discharge and prevent turbulence from causing equipment shaking. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the diverter plate of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A is a schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of the middle part;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the crossbar structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the inner frame structure of the present invention.

[0033] Figure numerals: 100, bionic remora robot; 101, camera; 102, depth sensor; 103, temperature sensor; 104, GPS locator; 105, filter; 106, drainage plate; 200, tail wing; 300, side wing; 400, top groove; 500, diverter plate; 600, battery slot; 700, battery; 800, adsorption component; 801, mounting groove; 802, controller; 803, inner frame; 804, rubber membrane; 805, electric push rod; 806, cross bar; 807, drive motor; 808, bearing seat; 809, rubber spikes; 900, charging component; 901, water inlet; 902, drainage hole; 903, hydroelectric generator; 904, impeller; 905, first flexible solar photovoltaic panel; 906, second flexible solar photovoltaic panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but they cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The conditions in the examples can be further adjusted according to specific conditions. Simple improvements to the method of the present invention under the premise of the concept of the present invention belong to the scope of protection claimed in the present invention.

[0036] refer to Figure 1-Figure 6 A remora-type bionic underwater suction cup detection robot comprises: a bionic remora robot 100, a tail wing 200 is movably connected to the tail of the bionic remora robot 100, side wings 300 are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot 100, a top groove 400 is provided on the top surface of the bionic remora robot 100, a diverter plate 500 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the top groove 400, a battery slot 600 is provided on the top surface of the diverter plate 500, and a storage battery 700 is fixedly installed inside the battery slot 600, The top surface of the diverter plate 500 is provided with an adsorption component 800 for installing the bionic remora robot 100. The front end of the bionic remora robot 100 is provided with a charging component 900 for charging. By providing the adsorption component 800, the bionic remora robot 100 can be stably adsorbed on the surface of the animal to increase the stability of subsequent detection. At the same time, the charging component 900 can be used to increase the endurance of the bionic remora robot 100 and improve the autonomy and durability of the underwater robot in a complex environment.

[0037] refer to Figure 1-Figure 6The adsorption assembly 800 includes: a mounting groove 801, the mounting groove 801 is opened on the top surface of the diverter plate 500, a controller 802 is fixedly installed inside the mounting groove 801, and the controller 802 is electrically connected to the battery 700, an inner frame 803 is fixedly installed inside the top groove 400, a rubber membrane 804 is fixedly installed inside the inner frame 803, and a plurality of electric push rods 805 are embedded in the bottom surface of the inner frame 803, and the electric push rods 805 and the rubber membrane 804 are fixedly connected together. The electric push rod 805 is electrically connected to the controller 802, and a suction cup ring is fixedly installed on the top surface of the inner frame 803. By setting the electric push rod 805, the rubber membrane 804 can be pushed upward by the electric push rod 805 to make it slightly convex during use. Therefore, when the suction cup ring fits the surface of the animal, the rubber membrane 804 can be pulled back by the electric push rod 805 to reduce the internal air pressure, thereby achieving the effect of preliminary adsorption installation. The adsorption component 800 also includes: a plurality of cross bars 806. If The cross bars 806 are all arranged inside the inner frame 803. A driving motor 807 is arranged on the left side of the cross bar 806. The driving motor 807 is electrically connected to the controller 802. The driving motor 807 is fixedly mounted on the rubber membrane 804 and fixedly connected together. The output shaft of the driving motor 807 is fixedly connected to the cross bar 806. A bearing seat 808 is fixedly mounted on the right side of the cross bar 806. The bearing seat 808 is fixedly connected to the rubber membrane 804. A rubber spike 809 is fixedly mounted on one side of the cross bar 806. By setting the rubber spike 809, after the bionic remora robot 100 is initially adsorbed, the driving motor 807 can be turned on to drive the cross bar 806 to rotate, so that the rubber spike 809 is in a vertical state and pierces the surface of the animal. The driving motor 807 is used to shrink the rubber membrane 804. At this time, the internal space of the air cavity becomes larger, the pressure is reduced, and the internal and external pressure difference makes the device close to the surface of the animal. At the same time, the rubber spike 809 can also increase the adsorption force of the product to a certain extent.

[0038] refer to Figure 1-Figure 6The charging assembly 900 includes: a water inlet 901, which is located at the front end of the bionic remora robot 100, and is connected to the top groove 400. Drain holes 902 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot 100. A plurality of hydroelectric generators 903 are embedded in the bottom surface of the top groove 400. The hydroelectric generators 903 are electrically connected to the battery 700. An impeller 904 is fixedly installed at the top of the output shaft of the hydroelectric generator 903. By setting the impeller 904, when the bionic remora robot 100 is adsorbed on the surface of the animal, the water will flow out of the drainage holes 902 through the water inlet 901 as the animal moves. The impeller 904 will be driven to rotate, and the hydroelectric generator 903 will generate electricity to charge the battery 700 to increase its battery life. The charging component 900 also includes: two first flexible solar photovoltaic panels 905, and the two first flexible solar photovoltaic panels 905 are respectively fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the tail wing 200, and the top and bottom surfaces of the side wings 300 are respectively fixedly installed with second flexible solar photovoltaic panels 906. The first flexible solar photovoltaic panel 905 and the second flexible solar photovoltaic panel 906 are both electrically connected to the battery 700. By setting the first flexible solar photovoltaic panel 905 and the second flexible solar photovoltaic panel 906, it can be used to further increase the battery life.

[0039] refer to Figure 1-Figure 6 The front end of the bionic remora robot 100 is embedded with a camera 101, and the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot 100 are respectively embedded with a depth sensor 102, a temperature sensor 103 and a GPS locator 104. The camera 101, the depth sensor 102, the temperature sensor 103 and the GPS locator 104 are all electrically connected to the controller 802. By setting the camera 101, the depth sensor 102, the temperature sensor 103 and the GPS locator 104, they can be used to cooperate with each other to record detection data.

[0040] refer to Figure 1-Figure 6 A filter screen 105 is fixedly installed inside the water inlet 901, and a guide plate 106 is fixedly installed inside the drainage hole 902. The filter screen 105 is provided to prevent debris in the water from entering the top groove 400 to increase safety. The guide plate 106 is provided to increase the stability of water discharge and prevent turbulence from causing equipment shaking.

[0041] Working principle: Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 6As shown, when in use, the rubber membrane 804 can be pushed upward by the electric push rod 805 to make it slightly convex. Therefore, when the suction cup ring is attached to the surface of the animal, the rubber membrane 804 can be pulled back by the electric push rod 805 to reduce the internal air pressure, thereby achieving the effect of preliminary adsorption and installation. After the bionic remora robot 100 is initially adsorbed, the cross bar 806 can be driven to rotate by turning on the driving motor 807, so that the rubber spikes 809 are in a vertical state and pierce the surface of the animal. The rubber membrane 804 is contracted by the driving motor 807. At this time, the internal space of the air cavity becomes larger, the pressure is reduced, and the internal and external pressure difference makes the device close to the surface of the animal. At the same time, the rubber spikes 809 can also increase the adsorption force of the product to a certain extent. When the bionic remora robot 100 is adsorbed After being attached to the surface of the animal, the water flows out from the drainage hole 902 through the water inlet 901 and follows the movement of the animal. In the process, the impeller 904 is driven to rotate, and electricity is generated through the hydroelectric generator 903 to charge the battery 700 to increase its battery life. By setting a first flexible solar photovoltaic panel 905 and a second flexible solar photovoltaic panel 906, it can be used to further increase the battery life. By setting a camera 101, a depth sensor 102, a temperature sensor 103 and a GPS locator 104, they can be used to cooperate with each other to record detection data. By setting a filter 105, it is used to prevent debris in the water from entering the top groove 400 to increase safety. By setting a drainage plate 106, it is used to increase the stability of water discharge and prevent turbulence from causing equipment shaking.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is understandable to those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the present invention shall have the usual meanings understood by persons with ordinary skills in the field to which the present invention belongs. The words "including" or "comprising" and the like used in the present invention mean that the elements or objects appearing before the word include the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. The words "connect" or "connected" and the like are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may also include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot, characterized in that: include: A bionic remora robot (100), wherein the tail of the bionic remora robot (100) is movably connected to a tail wing (200), and side wings (300) are respectively fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot (100), a top groove (400) is provided on the top surface of the bionic remora robot (100), a diverter plate (500) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the top groove (400), a battery slot (600) is provided on the top surface of the diverter plate (500), and a storage battery (700) is fixedly installed inside the battery slot (600); An adsorption component (800), the adsorption component (800) being arranged on the top surface of the diverter plate (500) and being used for installing the bionic remora robot (100); A charging component (900) is arranged at the front end of the bionic remora robot (100) and is used for charging.

2. The remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adsorption assembly (800) comprises: A mounting groove (801), wherein the mounting groove (801) is provided on the top surface of the diverter plate (500), a controller (802) is fixedly installed inside the mounting groove (801), and the controller (802) is electrically connected to the battery (700), an inner frame (803) is fixedly installed inside the top groove (400), a rubber membrane (804) is fixedly installed inside the inner frame (803), a plurality of electric push rods (805) are embedded in the bottom surface of the inner frame (803), the electric push rods (805) are fixedly connected to the rubber membrane (804), the electric push rods (805) are electrically connected to the controller (802), and a suction cup ring is fixedly installed on the top surface of the inner frame (803).

3. The remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adsorption assembly (800) further comprises: A plurality of cross bars (806), wherein the plurality of cross bars (806) are all arranged inside the inner frame (803); a drive motor (807) is arranged on the left side of the cross bar (806); the drive motor (807) is electrically connected to the controller (802); the drive motor (807) is fixedly mounted on the rubber membrane (804) and fixedly connected together; an output shaft of the drive motor (807) is fixedly connected to the cross bar (806); a bearing seat (808) is fixedly mounted on the right side of the cross bar (806); the bearing seat (808) is fixedly connected to the rubber membrane (804); and a rubber spike (809) is fixedly mounted on one side of the cross bar (806).

4. The remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging assembly (900) comprises: A water inlet (901) is provided at the front end of the bionic remora robot (100), the water inlet (901) is communicated with the top groove (400), the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot (100) are respectively provided with drainage holes (902), a plurality of hydraulic generators (903) are embedded in the bottom surface of the top groove (400), the hydraulic generators (903) are electrically connected to the battery (700), and an impeller (904) is fixedly mounted on the top end of the output shaft of the hydraulic generator (903).

5. The remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging assembly (900) further comprises: Two first flexible solar photovoltaic panels (905), the two first flexible solar photovoltaic panels (905) are respectively fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the tail wing (200), and the top surface and bottom surface of the side wing (300) are respectively fixedly installed with second flexible solar photovoltaic panels (906), and the first flexible solar photovoltaic panel (905) and the second flexible solar photovoltaic panel (906) are both electrically connected to the battery (700).

6. The remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: A camera (101) is embedded in the front end of the bionic remora robot (100); a depth sensor (102), a temperature sensor (103) and a GPS locator (104) are embedded in the left and right sides of the bionic remora robot (100), respectively; and the camera (101), the depth sensor (102), the temperature sensor (103) and the GPS locator (104) are all electrically connected to the controller (802).

7. The remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A filter screen (105) is fixedly installed inside the water inlet (901).

8. The remora-shaped bionic underwater suction cup detection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A drainage plate (106) is fixedly installed inside the drainage hole (902).

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