Marine propeller intelligent remote control system and intelligent remote controller

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent remote control system and an intelligent remote controller for a marine propeller. The intelligent remote control system comprises a main control module, a power supply module, a display module, a communication module, a button module, a rocker module and a thumb wheel module, the main control module is used for receiving signals of the button module, the rocker module and the finger-dial wheel module, processing the signals and transmitting the signals to the display module; the power module is used for supplying power to the master control module; the display module is used for receiving a signal of the main control module and displaying a remote control instruction issued by the main control module; the communication module is used for data transmission between the intelligent remote control system and the ship propeller; the button module is used for a user to operate; the rocker module is used for sending expected remote control instruction data to the main control module. According to the intelligent remote control system for the marine propeller, remote control, instruction issuing and real-time state monitoring of the matched marine propeller can be achieved, a plurality of functional modules are integrated, diversified adjustment can be conducted on the operation mode of the propeller, and multi-dimensional monitoring can be conducted on the operation state of the propeller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of remote control, and in particular to an intelligent remote control system for a marine propeller and an intelligent remote control. Background Art

[0002] With the rise of the use of small marine propellers, the supporting remote controllers and other related equipment are also developing to control the propellers. Most of the existing marine propeller remote control devices are traditional button remote controllers or remote controllers with micro digital LCD screens, which can only switch the propeller mode and remotely control the propeller operation, but they are often lacking in visibility, intuition and ease of operation, which is not conducive to the operator's judgment of their own navigation status and the operating status of the propeller equipment.

[0003] Moreover, with the continuous improvement of the intelligence level of thrusters and the need for collaborative operation of multiple thrusters, the instructions given to the thrusters have also become complex. Traditional remote control equipment has poor scalability and is difficult to adapt to the development needs of intelligent and collaborative operation of propulsion equipment.

[0004] In addition, the existing remote controllers for marine propulsion equipment have the following deficiencies:

[0005] (1) The existing remote control of marine propulsion equipment has poor visualization effect and cannot intuitively obtain the operating status of the propeller;

[0006] (2) Existing remote control devices cannot adjust the remote control gear, making it difficult to perform refined operations;

[0007] (3) Existing remote controllers for marine propulsion equipment mostly adopt an integrated design, which makes equipment maintenance extremely inconvenient. Summary of the invention

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the above-mentioned background technology and provide a marine propeller intelligent remote control system and an intelligent remote controller, which can realize the remote control, command issuance and real-time status monitoring of the matching marine propeller, integrate multiple functional modules, and can carry out diversified adjustment of the propeller operation mode and multi-dimensional monitoring of its operation status. Each functional part adopts a modular design, which is convenient for the use, maintenance and preservation of the equipment, and has strong scalability, making the use of the propeller more intelligent, convenient and safe.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a marine propulsion intelligent remote control system, comprising a main control module, a power module, a display module, a communication module, a button module, a joystick module and a thumbwheel module;

[0010] The main control module is used to receive signals from the button module, the joystick module and the thumbwheel module, and transmit them to the display module after processing;

[0011] The power supply module is used to supply power to the main control module;

[0012] The display module is used to receive signals from the main control module and display remote control instructions issued by the main control module;

[0013] The communication module is used for data transmission between the intelligent remote control system and the marine propeller;

[0014] The button module is used for user operation;

[0015] The joystick module is used to send desired remote control command data to the main control module;

[0016] The thumbwheel module is used to send desired remote control gear position data to the main control module.

[0017] Furthermore, the marine thruster intelligent remote control system also includes an indicator light module, which is used to indicate power-on and communication signal status; the indicator light module includes a power indicator light and a remote control indicator light, the power indicator light is used to indicate the power-on status, and the remote control indicator light is used to indicate the communication signal status.

[0018] Furthermore, the main control module adopts a STM32F103 series single-chip microcomputer, and the main control module is arranged in a remote control housing, and an antenna and a charging port are arranged on the remote control housing.

[0019] Furthermore, the power module includes a power supply and a power switch, and the power switch controls power on or off of the power supply.

[0020] Furthermore, the display module includes a display screen, which uses an HMI serial port screen and is connected to the main control module through a corresponding IO port to display data information from the main control module.

[0021] Furthermore, the button module includes a screen operation button and a mode selection button, the screen operation button is used to operate the screen, and the mode selection button is used to send desired operation mode data to the main control module.

[0022] Furthermore, the mode selection button can select remote control mode, automatic positioning mode or automatic tracking mode through the button.

[0023] Furthermore, the joystick module includes a joystick, and the joystick is connected to the main control module by configuring a corresponding IO port to send desired remote control command data to the main control module.

[0024] Furthermore, the thumbwheel module includes a thumbwheel, and the thumbwheel is connected to the main control module by configuring a corresponding IO port, and sends the desired remote control gear position data to the main control module.

[0025] The present invention also provides an intelligent remote controller, comprising the above-mentioned intelligent remote control system for marine propellers.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0027] Firstly, the intelligent remote control system for marine propellers of the present invention has good visualization effect and can intuitively obtain the operating status of the propellers.

[0028] Secondly, the intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion of the present invention can adjust the remote control gear position and perform refined operations.

[0029] Thirdly, the intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion units of the present invention can realize remote control, command issuance and real-time status monitoring of matching marine propulsion units. It integrates multiple functional modules, can make diversified adjustments to the propulsion unit operation mode, and conduct multi-dimensional monitoring of its operation status. Each functional part adopts a modular design to facilitate the use, maintenance and preservation of the equipment, and has strong scalability, making the use of the propulsion unit more intelligent, convenient and safe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 The structure diagram of a marine propulsion intelligent remote control system is shown in FIG.

[0031] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the intelligent remote control;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main program framework of a marine propulsion intelligent remote control system;

[0033] In the figure: main control module 1, power module 2, power supply 201, power switch 202, indicator light module 3, power indicator light 301, remote control indicator light 302, display module 4, display screen 401, communication module 5, button module 6, screen operation button 601, mode selection button 602, joystick module 7, joystick 701, thumb wheel module 8, thumb wheel 801, remote control housing 9, antenna 10, charging port 11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following is a detailed description of the implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the implementation cases, but they do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and are only given as examples. At the same time, the advantages of the present invention will become clearer and easier to understand through the description.

[0035] like Figure 1The shown marine propeller intelligent remote control system includes a main control module 1, a power module 2, an indicator light module 3, a display module 4, a communication module 5, a button module 6, a joystick module 7 and a thumbwheel module 8. The main control module 1 is used to receive signals from the button module 6, the joystick module 7 and the thumbwheel module 8, and transmit them to the display module 4 after processing; the main control module 1 uses the STM32F103 series single-chip microcomputer as the main control board, which can realize the switching of the marine propeller operation mode, the processing and sending of control information in different modes, the reception and processing of information fed back from the propeller, and the transmission of the corresponding information to the display module. The main control module 1 is arranged in a remote control housing 9, and an antenna 10 and a charging port 11 are arranged on the remote control housing 9.

[0036] The power module 2 is used to supply power to the main control module 1; the power module 2 includes a power supply 201 and a power switch 202, and the power switch 202 controls the power on or off of the power supply 201. The power supply 201 can use a 5V rechargeable battery and can supply power to other modules at the same time. The indicator light module 3 is used to indicate the power-on and communication signal status; the indicator light module 3 includes a power indicator light 301 and a remote control indicator light 302, which use LED lights and are connected to the main control module by configuring corresponding IO ports, and indicate the power-on and communication signal status by receiving the main control instructions. The power indicator light 301 is used to indicate the power-on status, and the remote control indicator light 302 is used to indicate the status of the communication signal. The display module 4 is used to receive the signal from the main control module 1, and display the remote control instructions issued from the main control module, including: operating mode, expected speed and expected heading, and data fed back from the propeller, including the actual speed, actual heading and current position of the propeller; the display module 4 includes a display screen 401, and the display screen 401 uses an HMI serial port screen, which is connected to the main control module 1 through the corresponding IO port to display the data information from the main control module 1. The communication module 5 is used for data transmission between the intelligent remote control system and the marine propeller, including the intelligent remote control system sending to the marine propeller: operating mode, expected speed and expected heading, and the intelligent remote control system receiving feedback data from the marine propeller, including the actual speed, actual heading and current position of the propeller. The communication module 5 is composed of a signal receiver, a signal transmitter and a corresponding antenna, and adopts an NRF24L01 unit, which is connected to the main control module through the corresponding IO port to exchange data with the main control module.

[0037] The button module 6 is used for user operation; the button module 6 includes a screen operation button 601 and a mode selection button 602, which are connected to the main control module by configuring the corresponding IO port and sending corresponding command data to the main control module. The screen operation button 601 is used to operate the screen, and the mode selection button 602 is used to send the desired operation mode data to the main control module. The mode selection button 602 can select the remote control mode, automatic positioning mode or automatic tracking mode through the button. The corresponding operation mode can be obtained through the button, and the specific processing methods of mode switching and different modes are as follows:

[0038] Mode switching: The main control module obtains the value of the button module on the remote control, and sends the mode information to the thruster through the communication module to complete the mode selection and switching;

[0039] Remote control mode: The main control module obtains the remote control values ​​of the forward / backward and left / right turn of the joystick on the remote control, combines the size of the remote control gear, processes and packages the data, and then sends it to the thruster through the communication module;

[0040] Automatic positioning mode: In this mode, the thruster will be controlled by its own controller to calculate and send control force to maintain the position at the corresponding point. At this time, the joystick will be temporarily disabled;

[0041] Automatic tracking mode: Before using this mode, you need to control the movement of the thrusters through the remote control. When reaching a specific position, you can store the desired tracking point by pressing the storage button in the remote control. When you start using this mode, the desired point stored in the history is read and sent to the thrusters through the communication module. At this time, the joystick will be temporarily disabled.

[0042] The joystick module 7 is used to send desired remote control command data to the main control module 1; the joystick module 7 includes a joystick 701, which is connected to the main control module 1 by configuring a corresponding IO port to send desired remote control command data to the main control module 1.

[0043] The thumbwheel module 8 is used to send the desired remote control gear position data to the main control module 1. The thumbwheel module 8 includes a thumbwheel 801, which is connected to the main control module 1 by configuring a corresponding IO port, and sends the desired remote control gear position data to the main control module 1.

[0044] like Figure 3As shown in the figure, a schematic diagram of the main program framework of a marine propulsion intelligent remote control system includes a USER (user) folder, a SYSTEM (system) folder, and a HARDWARE (hardware configuration) folder. The USER (user) folder contains main.c (main function), which initializes the functions defined in the SYSTEM (system) folder and the HARDWARE (hardware configuration) folder, and completes the functions of obtaining keyboard (buttons, joysticks, thumbwheel) instructions, sending remote control data, receiving propulsion feedback data, and communicating with the HMI serial port screen; the SYSTEM (system) folder contains basic function functions, including delay.c (delay function), sys.c (system function) to implement bit band area mapping, usart.c (serial communication function) and spi.c (Serial Peripheral Interface Function); The HARDWARE (Hardware Configuration) folder contains function functions, including timer.c (timer configuration function), keyboard.c (keyboard configuration function), led.c (indicator configuration function), nrf24l01.c (communication module configuration function), adc.c (digital-to-analog conversion function), usart1.c (serial communication function), hmi.c (serial screen configuration function). The functions in the HARDWARE (Hardware Configuration) folder will complete tasks such as parameter definition, function definition, and pin initialization. The system interface is designed through the HMI serial screen, and the main control board is used to send instructions to it to manipulate the interface to achieve mode switching, historical data reading, and other operations.

[0045] The present invention also provides an intelligent remote controller, comprising a remote controller housing and the above-mentioned marine propulsion unit intelligent remote control system, wherein the remote controller housing 9 is used to encapsulate the above-mentioned main control module 1, power module 2, indicator light module 3, display module 4, communication module 5, button module 6, joystick module 7 and thumbwheel module 8, and enables the switching of power supply, manipulation of joystick and buttons, unobstructed screen, unobstructed communication antenna and heat dissipation of the main control board.

[0046] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with the field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention. The rest not described in detail are prior arts.

Claims

1. An intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion, characterized in that: It comprises a main control module (1), a power module (2), a display module (4), a communication module (5), a button module (6), a joystick module (7) and a thumbwheel module (8); The main control module (1) is used to receive signals from the button module (6), the joystick module (7) and the thumbwheel module (8), and transmit the signals to the display module (4) after processing. The power supply module (2) is used to supply power to the main control module (1); The display module (4) is used to receive signals from the main control module (1) and display remote control instructions issued by the main control module; The communication module (5) is used for data transmission between the intelligent remote control system and the marine propeller; The button module (6) is used for user operation; The joystick module (7) is used to send desired remote control command data to the main control module (1); The thumbwheel module (8) is used to send desired remote control gear position data to the main control module (1).

2. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an indicator light module (3), the indicator light module (3) being used to indicate power-on and communication signal status; the indicator light module (3) comprises a power indicator light (301) and a remote control indicator light (302), the power indicator light (301) being used to indicate the power-on status, and the remote control indicator light (302) being used to indicate the communication signal status.

3. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The main control module (1) adopts an STM32F103 series single-chip microcomputer. The main control module (1) is arranged in a remote control housing (9). The remote control housing (9) is provided with an antenna (10) and a charging port (11).

4. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The power module (2) comprises a power source (201) and a power switch (202), wherein the power switch (202) controls the power on or off of the power source (201).

5. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The display module (4) comprises a display screen (401), wherein the display screen (401) adopts an HMI serial port screen, is connected to the main control module (1) via a corresponding IO port, and displays data information from the main control module (1).

6. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The button module (6) comprises a screen operation button (601) and a mode selection button (602), wherein the screen operation button (601) is used to operate the screen, and the mode selection button (602) is used to send desired operation mode data to the main control module.

7. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mode selection button (602) can select remote control mode, automatic positioning mode or automatic tracking mode through the button.

8. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The joystick module (7) comprises a joystick (701), and the joystick (701) is connected to the main control module (1) by configuring a corresponding IO port, and sends desired remote control command data to the main control module (1).

9. The intelligent remote control system for marine propulsion according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The thumbwheel module (8) comprises a thumbwheel (801), and the thumbwheel (801) is connected to the main control module (1) by configuring a corresponding IO port, and sends desired remote control gear position data to the main control module (1).

10. An intelligent remote controller, characterized in that: The invention comprises the intelligent remote control system for a marine propulsion unit as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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