A multi-source detection identification processing device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned underwater vehicle, particularly relates to a multi-source detection and identification processing device. The present application comprises a pressure-resistant part and a non-pressure-resistant part, the pressure-resistant part comprises a pressure-resistant cabin body; the non-pressure-resistant part is arranged at the front end of the pressure-resistant cabin body; the non-pressure-resistant part comprises a blasting module, the blasting module is installed on the pressure-resistant cabin body in a radial sealing structure; the non-pressure-resistant part comprises a passive sonar transducer, which is located at the bottom of the blasting module, and the passive sonar transducer is installed on the pressure-resistant cabin body in a radial sealing structure; the pressure-resistant part comprises a passive sonar processor, which is communicatively connected with the passive sonar transducer through a signal cable, and completes underwater acoustic signal detection. Under the premise of realizing various functions, the present application optimizes the head line as much as possible, reduces the navigation resistance of the vehicle, and enables the vehicle to have the ability of active sonar detection, underwater acoustic signal detection, optical detection and identification, and spot blasting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned underwater vehicle technology, and in particular to a multi-source detection, identification and processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of UUV (Unmanned Underwater Vehicle) technology and related technologies, UUVs have been used to perform tasks such as mine clearance, reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and ocean exploration. In the future, they may also be used as underwater weapon platforms, logistics support platforms, and other equipment. Miniature UUVs have the smallest displacement among UUVs, possessing advantages such as small size, light weight, convenient transportation and deployment, and low platform requirements, making them widely used in both military and civilian fields.

[0003] Currently, micro-sized vehicles are limited by size and weight, and the payloads they carry are relatively simple. Some carry side-scan sonar or forward-looking sonar detection payloads, while others can only carry explosive payloads. It is difficult to simultaneously take into account detection, identification and explosive disposal, so there is an urgent need for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-source detection and identification processing device that solves the technical problem that it is difficult to simultaneously perform detection, identification and blasting disposal.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the present invention provides a multi-source detection and identification processing device, comprising:

[0006] The pressure-resistant component includes a pressure-resistant chamber.

[0007] The non-pressure-resistant portion is located at the front end of the pressure-resistant chamber;

[0008] The non-pressure-resistant part includes a blasting module, which is installed on the pressure-resistant chamber using a radial sealing structure.

[0009] The non-pressure-resistant part includes a passive sonar transducer located at the bottom of the blasting module. The passive sonar transducer is installed on the pressure-resistant chamber using a radial sealing structure.

[0010] The pressure-resistant component includes a passive sonar processor, which is communicatively connected to the passive sonar transducer via a signal cable to complete underwater acoustic signal detection.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the non-pressure-resistant portion further includes side-scan sonar transducers located on both sides of the pressure-resistant chamber; the pressure-resistant portion further includes a side-scan sonar processor, which is communicatively connected to the side-scan sonar transducers via signal cables, and the side-scan sonar processor is located inside the pressure-resistant chamber.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the non-pressure-resistant portion further includes:

[0013] A fairing is detachably mounted above the blasting module.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the non-pressure-resistant portion further includes:

[0015] A forward-looking sonar is located below the passive sonar transducer and is connected to the pressure chamber via a watertight cable.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the non-pressure-resistant portion further includes:

[0017] An underwater television is located below the forward-looking sonar and is connected to the pressure tank via a watertight cable.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pressure-resistant portion further includes:

[0019] An inline detonating device is located on the upper side inside the pressure chamber, and the inline detonating device is communicatively connected to the blasting module. The inline detonating device is used to receive instructions to release the safety and detonate the blasting module.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pressure-resistant section further includes a switchboard, a side-scan sonar processor, an autonomous identification module, and a power control board. The switchboard, side-scan sonar processor, autonomous identification module, and power control board are all disposed within the pressure-resistant chamber. The power control board is used to supply power to the forward-looking sonar, the in-line detonator, the passive sonar processor, the switchboard, the side-scan sonar processor, and the autonomous identification module, and to control power-on and power-off.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the forward-looking sonar is mounted on the pressure-resistant cabin at an angle of 10 degrees to the axial direction of the pressure-resistant cabin.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the underwater television includes an underwater camera and an underwater lighting lamp.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, the non-pressure-resistant portion further includes a second housing, wherein one end of the passive sonar transducer, forward-looking sonar, and underwater television is located inside the second housing, and the other end of the passive sonar transducer, forward-looking sonar, and underwater television extends parallel to or out of the second housing.

[0024] As described above, the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] (1) The multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention includes a pressure-resistant part and a non-pressure-resistant part. The present invention integrates a passive sonar transducer, a forward-looking sonar, an underwater television and a blasting module into the head of an underwater unmanned vehicle. Under the premise of realizing each function, the head shape is optimized as much as possible to reduce the vehicle's navigation resistance, so that the vehicle has the ability of active sonar detection, underwater acoustic signal detection, optical detection and identification and pinpoint blasting.

[0026] (2) The multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention has a compact structure, enabling micro-sized vehicles to have detection and processing capabilities.

[0027] (3) The multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention improves the detection capability of micro and small vehicles, expands the traditional single detection method into multiple detection methods, and can take into account the detection of small targets in water, water topography, and underwater sonar signals to complete underwater evidence collection. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a multi-source detection and identification processing device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a multi-source detection and identification processing device provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a multi-source detection and identification processing device provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0031] Component designation explanation

[0032] 1 side-scan sonar transducer

[0033] 2 Explosive Modules

[0034] 3 fairings

[0035] 4 Passive Sonar Transducers

[0036] 5 Forward-looking sonar

[0037] 6 Underwater TV

[0038] 7. Inline detonation device

[0039] 8 Passive Sonar Processor

[0040] 9 switch boards

[0041] 10-side scan sonar processor

[0042] 11 Autonomous Identification Module

[0043] 12 Power Control Board

[0044] 13 Pressure Chambers Detailed Implementation

[0045] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features described therein can be combined with each other.

[0046] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0047] Terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by the terms described above. The terms described above are used to distinguish one component from another; for example, without departing from the scope of the concept according to this disclosure, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component.

[0048] Furthermore, "connected / linked" indicates that one component is directly electrically connected to another component or indirectly electrically connected through another component. Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the sentence, the singular form may include the plural form. Additionally, the terms "comprising / including" or "containing / including" as used in this specification indicate the presence or addition of one or more components, steps, operations, and elements. Specific structural or functional descriptions of examples of embodiments of the concepts disclosed in this specification are merely illustrative to describe examples of embodiments of the concepts, and examples of embodiments of the concepts can be implemented in various forms, but these descriptions are not limited to the examples of embodiments described in this specification.

[0049] Based on the concept, various modifications and changes can be applied to examples of embodiments, such that examples of embodiments will be illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the specification. However, examples of embodiments based on the concept are not limited to specific embodiments, but include all changes, equivalents, or substitutions included within the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0050] It should be understood that when describing an element as "connected" or "linked" to another element, the element may be directly connected or linked to the other element, or it may be connected or linked to the other element via a third element. Conversely, it should be understood that when an element is described as "directly connected to" or "directly linked to" another element, no other element is placed between them. Other expressions describing relationships between components (i.e., "between" and "directly between" or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to") need to be interpreted in the same way.

[0051] The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing specific examples of implementations only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. The singular form may include the plural form unless there is an explicit contrary meaning in the context. It should be understood in this specification that the terms "comprising" or "having" indicate the presence of the features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical or scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. If a term is not clearly defined in a common dictionary in this specification, it shall be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant art, and not as an ideal or overly formal meaning.

[0053] Descriptions of known components and processing techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0054] Throughout this specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements. Therefore, even if a reference numeral is not mentioned or described with reference to one drawing, it may be mentioned or described with reference to another drawing. Furthermore, even if a reference numeral is not shown in one drawing, it may be mentioned or described with reference to another drawing.

[0055] Additionally, the logic level of a signal may be different from or opposite to the logic level described. For example, a signal described as having a logic "high" level may optionally have a logic "low" level, and a signal described as having a logic "low" level may optionally have a logic "high" level.

[0056] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that many technical details have been provided in the embodiments of this disclosure to facilitate a better understanding of the disclosure. However, the technical solutions claimed in this disclosure can be implemented even without these technical details and various variations and modifications based on the following embodiments.

[0057] To address the requirement for a certain underwater vehicle to simultaneously possess integrated detection, identification, and disposal functions, it is necessary to integrate image sonar, passive sonar, underwater television, and explosive devices into the head of the underwater unmanned vehicle, based on the working principles and usage characteristics of each device. While achieving all functions, the head shape should be optimized as much as possible to reduce the vehicle's drag, enabling the vehicle to possess active sonar detection, underwater acoustic signal detection, optical detection and identification, and pinpoint explosive capabilities. Therefore, this invention provides a multi-source detection, identification, and processing device.

[0058] Please see Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a multi-source detection and identification processing device provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a multi-source detection and identification processing device provided in another embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a multi-source detection and identification processing device provided in another embodiment of this application. The present invention provides a multi-source detection and identification processing device, including a pressure-resistant part and a non-pressure-resistant part. The pressure-resistant part includes a pressure-resistant chamber 13; the non-pressure-resistant part is disposed at the front end of the pressure-resistant chamber 13; the non-pressure-resistant part includes a blasting module 2, which is installed on the pressure-resistant chamber 13 using a radial sealing structure; the non-pressure-resistant part includes a passive sonar transducer 4, located at the bottom of the blasting module 2, which is installed on the pressure-resistant chamber 13 using a radial sealing structure; the pressure-resistant part includes a passive sonar processor 8, which is communicatively connected to the passive sonar transducer 4 via a signal cable to complete underwater acoustic signal detection.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention is based on a UUV with a diameter of 228 mm and a length of 1.5 m, and the head design is carried out to solve the problem of the requirement for integrated detection and processing capabilities.

[0060] Specifically, the non-pressure-resistant part of the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention also includes a side-scan sonar transducer 1, which is located on both sides of the pressure-resistant chamber 13; the pressure-resistant part also includes a side-scan sonar processor 10, which is communicatively connected to the side-scan sonar transducer 1 via a signal cable, and the side-scan sonar processor 10 is located inside the pressure-resistant chamber 13.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, the side-scan sonar transducer 1 is located on both sides of the pressure-resistant chamber 13, and a radial sealing structure is used to introduce the signal cable into the pressure-resistant chamber 13 for use in conjunction with the side-scan sonar processor 10.

[0062] Specifically, the non-pressure-resistant part of the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention also includes a fairing 3, which is detachably disposed above the blasting module 2.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pressure-resistant housing provides a pressure-resistant and sealed environment for each electronic device, ensuring that each device can operate normally. The pressure-resistant housing and the fairing 3 adopt a conformal design to ensure low drag of the aircraft. The connection of the pressure-resistant housing adopts a standard ring-type compartment sealing structure to connect with other compartments.

[0064] In one embodiment of the present invention, the blasting module 2 is located at the upper end of the head, can bear pressure independently, adopts a shaped charge structure, and a radial sealing structure is adopted between the blasting module 2 and the pressure-resistant shell.

[0065] Specifically, the non-pressure-resistant part of the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention further includes: a forward-looking sonar 5, which is located below the passive sonar transducer 4, and the forward-looking sonar 5 is connected to the pressure-resistant chamber 13 via a watertight cable.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, the passive sonar transducer 4 is located below the blasting module 2 and is sealed to the pressure-resistant housing through a radial sealing structure. It is connected to the passive sonar processor 8 through a signal cable and used to complete the underwater acoustic signal detection.

[0067] Specifically, the non-pressure-resistant part of the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention also includes an underwater television 6, which is located below the forward-looking sonar 5. The underwater television 6 is connected to the pressure-resistant chamber 13 via a watertight cable.

[0068] In one embodiment of the present invention, the forward-looking sonar 5 may be, but is not limited to, a high-frequency sonar, and is in a stand-alone pressure-resistant configuration, located below the passive sonar. The forward-looking sonar 5 is mounted on the pressure-resistant chamber 13 at a 10-degree angle to its axis. It is connected to the pressure-resistant chamber 13 via a watertight cable, powered by DC, and uses a network interface to transmit sonar images and issue commands.

[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, the underwater television 6 includes an underwater camera and an underwater lighting lamp, and adopts a separate pressure-resistant structure. It is located below the forward-looking sonar 5, and the underwater television 6 is connected to the pressure-resistant hull 13 via a watertight cable.

[0070] Specifically, the pressure-resistant part of the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention further includes an inline detonation device 7, which is located on the upper side inside the pressure-resistant chamber 13, and the inline detonation device 7 is communicatively connected to the blasting module 2. The inline detonation device 7 is used to receive instructions to release the safety and detonate the blasting module 2.

[0071] In one embodiment of the present invention, the inline detonator 7 is located on the upper side inside the pressure-resistant chamber 13, and receives instructions to release the safety and detonate the blasting module 2 in a timely manner.

[0072] Specifically, the pressure-resistant part of the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention also includes a switch board 9, a side-scan sonar processor 10, an autonomous identification module 11, and a power control board 12. The switch board 9, the side-scan sonar processor 10, the autonomous identification module 11, and the power control board 12 are all disposed inside the pressure-resistant chamber 13. The power control board 12 is used to supply power to the forward-looking sonar 5, the inline detonator 7, the passive sonar processor 8, the switch board 9, the side-scan sonar processor 10, and the autonomous identification module 11, and to control power-on and power-off.

[0073] Specifically, the non-pressure-resistant part of the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention also includes a second housing, one end of the passive sonar transducer 4, the forward-looking sonar 5, and the underwater television 6 is located inside the second housing, and the other end of the passive sonar transducer 4, the forward-looking sonar 5, and the underwater television 6 is parallel to or extends out of the second housing.

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, the switch board 9 is used for centralized exchange of network data of various devices, transmitting data from the forward-looking sonar 5, the side-scan sonar processor 10, the passive sonar transducer 4 and the underwater television 6 to the autonomous identification processor to complete the autonomous target identification processing.

[0075] In one embodiment of the present invention, the autonomous identification module 11 runs an autonomous identification program, receives image data from forward-looking sonar 5, side-scan sonar processor 10, etc., processes and extracts the target location.

[0076] In one embodiment of the present invention, the multi-source detection and identification processing device of the present invention is divided into a pressure-resistant part and a non-pressure-resistant part, mainly including a side-scan sonar transducer 1, a blasting module 2, a fairing 3, a passive sonar transducer 4, a forward-looking sonar 5, an underwater television 6, a linear detonation device 7, a passive sonar processor 8, a switching board 9, a side-scan sonar processor 10, an autonomous identification module 11, a power control board 12, and a pressure-resistant chamber 13. Among them, the side-scan sonar transducer 1, the blasting module 2, the fairing 3, the passive sonar transducer 4, the forward-looking sonar 5, and the underwater television 6 are located in the non-pressure-resistant part. The fairing 3 is located above the blasting module 2 and is detachable. The inline detonator 7, the passive sonar processor 8, the switchboard 9, the side-scan sonar processor 10, the autonomous identification module 11, and the power control board 12 are located in the pressure-resistant chamber 13. The power control board 12 is connected to the inline detonator 7, the passive sonar processor 8, the switchboard 9, the side-scan sonar processor 10, and the autonomous identification module 11 via cables.

[0077] In summary, the multi-source detection, identification, and processing device of this invention includes a pressure-resistant section and a non-pressure-resistant section. This invention integrates a passive sonar transducer, forward-looking sonar, underwater television, and a demolition module into the head of an underwater unmanned vehicle. While achieving all functions, the head shape is optimized as much as possible to reduce the vehicle's drag, enabling the vehicle to possess active sonar detection, underwater acoustic signal detection, optical detection and identification, and pinpoint demolition capabilities. The multi-source detection, identification, and processing device of this invention has a compact structure, enabling micro-sized vehicles to possess detection and processing capabilities. This multi-source detection, identification, and processing device of this invention improves the detection capabilities of micro-sized vehicles, expanding traditional single detection methods into multiple detection methods, and can simultaneously detect small underwater targets, underwater topography, and underwater sonar signals to complete underwater evidence collection.

[0078] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-source detection and identification processing device, characterized in that, include: The pressure-resistant part includes a pressure-resistant chamber (13). The non-pressure-resistant portion is located at the front end of the pressure-resistant chamber (13); The non-pressure-resistant part includes a blasting module (2), which is installed on the pressure-resistant chamber (13) using a radial sealing structure; The non-pressure-resistant part includes a passive sonar transducer (4), which is located at the bottom of the blasting module (2). The passive sonar transducer (4) is installed on the pressure-resistant chamber (13) with a radial sealing structure. The pressure-resistant part includes a passive sonar processor (8), which is connected to the passive sonar transducer (4) via a signal cable to complete underwater acoustic signal detection; The non-pressure-resistant part also includes: a fairing (3), which is detachably disposed above the blasting module (2); The non-pressure-resistant part also includes: a forward-looking sonar (5), which is located below the passive sonar transducer (4), and the forward-looking sonar (5) is connected to the pressure-resistant chamber (13) via a watertight cable; The non-pressure-resistant part also includes: an underwater television (6), which is located below the forward-looking sonar (5), and the underwater television (6) is connected to the pressure-resistant hull (13) via a watertight cable; The pressure-resistant part also includes: an inline detonator (7), which is located on the upper side inside the pressure-resistant chamber (13), and the inline detonator (7) is communicatively connected to the blasting module (2). The inline detonator (7) is used to receive instructions to release the safety and detonate the blasting module (2). The forward-looking sonar (5) is installed on the pressure-resistant chamber (13) at an angle of 10 degrees to the axis of the pressure-resistant chamber (13); The non-pressure-resistant part also includes a second housing, with one end of the passive sonar transducer (4), forward-looking sonar (5), and underwater television (6) located inside the second housing, and the other end of the passive sonar transducer (4), forward-looking sonar (5), and underwater television (6) parallel to or extending out of the second housing.

2. The multi-source detection and identification processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The non-pressure-resistant part also includes a side-scan sonar transducer (1), which is located on both sides of the pressure-resistant chamber (13); the pressure-resistant part also includes a side-scan sonar processor (10), which is connected to the side-scan sonar transducer (1) via a signal cable, and the side-scan sonar processor (10) is located inside the pressure-resistant chamber (13).

3. The multi-source detection and identification processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure-resistant section also includes a switchboard (9), a side-scan sonar processor (10), an autonomous identification module (11), and a power control board (12). The switchboard (9), the side-scan sonar processor (10), the autonomous identification module (11), and the power control board (12) are all located inside the pressure-resistant chamber (13). The power control board (12) is used to supply power to the forward-looking sonar (5), the inline detonator (7), the passive sonar processor (8), the switchboard (9), the side-scan sonar processor (10), and the autonomous identification module (11), as well as to control power-on and power-off.

4. The multi-source detection and identification processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The underwater television (6) includes an underwater camera and an underwater light.

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