Underwater propelling device for amphibious vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of underwater propelling devices, in particular to an underwater propelling device for an amphibious vehicle. Comprising a shell, a control bin is arranged on the upper side face of the shell, a control box is arranged in the control bin, a motor bin is arranged on the lower side face of the shell, a propelling motor is arranged in the motor bin and arranged on a steering engine, and rotary steering engines are arranged on the two sides of the steering engine and fixedly arranged in the motor bin; the control box controls the rotating steering engine to rotate, the rotating steering engine drives the pushing motor to unfold from the interior of the motor bin, a sliding box cover is arranged on the opening face of the motor bin, and the pushing motor is powered on and started to drive the amphibious vehicle to run on the water surface. The propulsion motor is a rim motor, compared with an existing propeller thruster, suction of foreign matter is reduced, foreign matter such as aquatic plants is prevented from being wound on blades, and motor faults or clamping stagnation are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of underwater propulsion devices, and in particular to an underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The underwater propulsion device of an amphibious vehicle is a key component for realizing its water driving function. The commonly used underwater propulsion devices of amphibious vehicles mainly include propeller thrusters and water jet thrusters. Propeller thrusters generate thrust through the rotation of the propeller to push the vehicle forward; water jet thrusters use a water pump to suck water in and spray it out at high speed through the propeller nozzle to generate thrust; however, it is easy to suck in weeds or stones during navigation, causing damage to the propeller or entanglement of products.

[0003] The propulsion device of the existing amphibious vehicle is exposed and arranged at the bottom of the amphibious vehicle, and cannot be well hidden, which also causes the propulsion device to be damaged during driving on the road, and the existing propulsion device cannot realize the function of rapid installation and disassembly.

[0004] Therefore, it is particularly important to design an underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle that can realize easy installation and disassembly of the propulsion device and hide the propulsion device when not in use. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present application provides an underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle, which adopts the following technical solution: An underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle comprises a shell, a control compartment is arranged on the upper side of the shell, a control box is arranged in the control compartment, a motor compartment is arranged on the lower side of the shell, a propulsion motor is arranged in the motor compartment, the propulsion motor is arranged on a steering servo, rotating servos are arranged on both sides of the steering servo, the rotating servos are fixedly arranged inside the motor compartment, the control box controls the rotating servos to rotate, the rotating servos drive the propulsion motor to unfold from the motor compartment, a sliding box cover is arranged on the opening surface of the motor compartment, and the propulsion motor is powered on and started to drive the amphibious vehicle to travel on the water surface.

[0006] Optionally, the propulsion motor is a rim motor, and a plurality of blades are arranged on the rotating surface of the propulsion motor.

[0007] Optionally, a waterproof motor is arranged on the side of the motor compartment, a guide rail is arranged on the side of the waterproof motor, a screw rod is arranged on the waterproof motor, and the screw rod is connected to the waterproof motor.

[0008] Optionally, a slider is provided on the guide rail, a screw rod passes through the slider, and the rotation of the screw rod drives the movement of the slider.

[0009] Optionally, a guide rod is provided on the other side of the motor compartment, the guide rod is fixedly provided on the shell, a sliding plate is provided on the guide rod, the sliding plate is sleeved on the guide rod, and the sliding plate is connected and fixed to the box cover.

[0010] Optionally, the outer diameter of the propulsion motor is between 100mm and 500mm, and the width of the propulsion motor is between 30mm and 120mm.

[0011] Optionally, the propulsion motor has a power range of 1-10kW and a speed range of 1000-4000RPM.

[0012] Optionally, the thrust generated by the propulsion motor ranges from 100-1000N.

[0013] Optional, the number of blades is between 3-9.

[0014] Optionally, a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the four sides of the upper side of the shell, and the mounting holes are fixed to the bottom of the amphibious vehicle by bolts.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The underwater propulsion structure can be hidden in the shell by setting the box cover. When the amphibious vehicle is driving on the road, the internal underwater propulsion structure can be protected to prevent stones on the road from causing damage to the propulsion structure.

[0016] 2. The propulsion motor can be deployed and recovered by rotating the servo and the steering servo, and the propulsion motor can be steered after deployment, thereby changing the direction of the vehicle on the water.

[0017] 3. The device has a modular design and is easy to install and disassemble. Multiple devices can be installed on one vehicle.

[0018] 4. The propulsion motor used in this device is a rim motor, which reduces the suction of foreign matter compared to the existing propeller thrusters, and also reduces the entanglement of foreign matter such as water plants on the blades to avoid motor failure or jamming. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be discussed below. Obviously, the technical solutions described in conjunction with the drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other embodiments and their drawings can be obtained based on the embodiments shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is the overall structure diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the external structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the box cover of the present invention when it is opened.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the propulsion device of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 It is an expanded view of the propulsion motor of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a side structural diagram of the propulsion device of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1. Shell; 101. Mounting hole; 102. Control compartment; 103. Motor compartment; 2. Box cover; 3. Control box; 4. Propulsion motor; 401. Paddle blade; 402. Rotary servo; 403. Steering servo; 5. Waterproof motor; 6. Screw; 7. Slider; 8. Guide rod; 9. Sliding plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of various embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] An embodiment of the present invention provides an underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle.

[0032] Embodiment: An underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle comprises a shell 1. The shell 1 is rectangular in shape. A control compartment 102 is arranged on the upper side of the shell 1. The control compartment 102 is a recessed rectangular hole. A control box 3 is arranged in the control compartment 102. A plurality of mounting holes 101 are arranged on the four sides of the upper side of the shell 1. The device is provided with four mounting holes 101. The mounting holes 101 are fixedly mounted to the bottom of the amphibious vehicle by bolts. A motor compartment 103 is arranged on the lower side of the shell 1. A propulsion structure is arranged in the motor compartment 103. A sliding box cover 2 is arranged on the opening surface of the motor compartment 103. The box cover 2 slides so as to cover the motor compartment 103. A waterproof motor 5 is arranged on the side of the motor compartment 103. A guide rail is arranged on the side of the waterproof motor 5. A screw rod 6 is arranged on the waterproof motor 5. The screw rod 6 is connected to the waterproof motor 5. The screw rod 6 is controlled by the waterproof motor 5. The waterproof motor 5 drives the screw rod 6 to rotate. A slider 7 is arranged on the guide rail on the side of the waterproof motor 5. The screw rod 6 is connected to the waterproof motor 5. The screw rod 6 is controlled by the waterproof motor 5. The waterproof motor 5 drives the screw rod 6 to rotate. 6 passes through the slider 7. When the screw rod 6 rotates, it will drive the slider 7 to move, so that the slider 7 can move on the guide rail. The slider 7 is connected and fixed to the box cover 2, so that the box cover 2 can move when the slider 7 slides. A guide rod 8 is arranged on the other side of the motor compartment 103. The guide rod 8 is fixed on the shell 1. A sliding plate 9 is arranged on the guide rod 8. The sliding plate 9 has a circular hole in the middle. The sliding plate 9 is sleeved on the guide rod 8. The bottom of the sliding plate 9 is connected and fixed to the box cover 2. When the box cover 2 moves due to the movement of the slider 7, the sliding plate 9 will also move accordingly on the guide rod 8.

[0033] A propulsion structure is arranged in the motor compartment 103, and the propulsion structure includes a propulsion motor 4, which is arranged on a steering servo 403. Rotating servos 402 are arranged on both sides of the steering servo 403, and the rotating servos 402 are fixedly arranged inside the motor compartment 103; the propulsion motor 4 is a rim motor, and a plurality of blades 401 are arranged on the rotating surface of the propulsion motor 4, and the number of the blades 401 is 3-9 pages; after the propulsion motor 4 is energized, the rotating surface rotates, driving the blades 401 on the rotating surface to rotate to realize the flow of water.

[0034] The control box 3 in the housing 1 control compartment 102 controls the opening and closing of the box cover 2, and also controls the expansion and contraction of the propulsion motor 4. The outer diameter of the propulsion motor 4 is 100mm-500mm, the width of the propulsion motor 4 is 30mm-120mm, the power of the propulsion motor 4 is 1-10kW, the speed of the underwater propulsion motor 4 is 1000-4000RPM, and the thrust generated by the propulsion motor 4 is 100-1000N.

[0035] The control compartment 102 is connected to the power supply in the amphibious vehicle. After being installed and fixed, the connection between the control compartment 102 and the base is sealed to achieve waterproof effect.

[0036] Working principle: the opening surface of the underwater propulsion device control compartment 102 is set on the chassis of the amphibious vehicle, and the control compartment 102 is sealed and fixed to the vehicle chassis. The amphibious vehicle can float smoothly on the water surface when entering the water without bumps or tilts. At this time, the personnel in the vehicle start the underwater propulsion device, and the control compartment 102 is commanded to control the waterproof motor 5 to start. The waterproof motor 5 starts to drive the screw rod 6 to rotate, and the rotation of the screw rod 6 drives the sliding of the slider 7. The slider 7 moves to drive the movement of the box cover 2 to open the box cover 2. At the same time, the control panel in the control box 3 controls the rotating steering gear 402 to realize the rotation of the steering steering gear 403. The propulsion motor 4 on the steering steering gear 403 is deployed underwater. At this time, the energized rotating surface of the propulsion motor 4 starts to rotate to drive the water flow, thereby realizing the vehicle driving on the water. When steering is required, the propulsion motor 4 on the steering steering gear 403 can be rotated to achieve a change in direction; similarly, the energization of the propulsion motor 4 can be stopped and the propulsion motor 4 can be stopped. The rotating steering gear 402 will put the propulsion motor 4 into the motor compartment 103, and the box cover 2 is closed.

[0037] The device has a modular design and is easy to install and disassemble. Multiple devices can be installed on one vehicle.

[0038] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be considered as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0039] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (1), wherein a control compartment (102) is arranged on the upper side of the housing (1), a control box (3) is arranged in the control compartment (102), a motor compartment (103) is arranged on the lower side of the housing (1), a propulsion motor (4) is arranged in the motor compartment (103), the propulsion motor (4) is arranged on a steering servo (403), a rotating servo (402) is arranged on both sides of the steering servo (403), the rotating servo (402) is fixedly arranged inside the motor compartment (103), the control box (3) controls the rotating servo (402) to rotate, the rotating servo (402) drives the propulsion motor (4) to unfold from the motor compartment (103), a sliding box cover (2) is arranged on the opening surface of the motor compartment (103), and the propulsion motor (4) is powered on and started to drive the amphibious vehicle to travel on the water surface.

2. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The propulsion motor (4) is a rim motor, and a plurality of blades (401) are arranged on the rotating surface of the propulsion motor (4).

3. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof motor (5) is arranged on the side of the motor compartment (103), a guide rail is arranged on the side of the waterproof motor (5), and a screw rod (6) is arranged on the waterproof motor (5), and the screw rod (6) is connected to the waterproof motor (5).

4. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: A slider (7) is arranged on the guide rail, and a screw rod (6) passes through the slider (7). The rotation of the screw rod (6) drives the slider (7) to move.

5. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide rod (8) is provided on the other side of the motor compartment (103). The guide rod (8) is fixedly arranged on the housing (1). A sliding plate (9) is provided on the guide rod (8). The sliding plate (9) is sleeved on the guide rod (8). The sliding plate (9) is connected and fixed to the box cover (2).

6. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the propulsion motor (4) is between 100 mm and 500 mm, and the width of the propulsion motor (4) is between 30 mm and 120 mm.

7. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power of the propulsion motor (4) is in the range of 1-10 kW and the speed is in the range of 1000-4000 RPM.

8. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thrust generated by the propulsion motor (4) is in the range of 100-1000N.

9. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of blades (401) is on pages 3-9.

10. The underwater propulsion device for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting holes (101) are arranged on four sides of the upper side of the shell (1), and the mounting holes (101) are fixed to the bottom of the amphibious vehicle by means of bolts.

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