Water rescue system and method based on combination of wing-in-ground-effect ship and unmanned ship

Abstract

The invention relates to a water rescue system and method based on combination of a wing-in-ground-effect ship and an unmanned ship, and belongs to the technical field of water rescue. The unmanned surface vehicle and materials are remotely conveyed to a rescue area at a high speed through the wing-in-ground-effect vehicle; the unmanned ship arrives at the drowning person to execute accurate rescue, and the unmanned ship further has the manned capacity; wherein the unmanned ship and the wing-in-ground-effect ship are linked through a communication system, the wing-in-ground-effect ship airdropped lifesaving equipment, and the unmanned ship completes target salvage and returns. According to the invention, the rescue response efficiency can be improved, and the problems of slow response, poor environmental adaptability and insufficient accuracy of water rescue are systematically solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water rescue, and in particular to a water rescue system and method based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vessel and an unmanned boat. Background Art

[0002] With the development of water rescue equipment technology, a variety of technologies have emerged, including traditional rescue ships, drones, helicopters, unmanned boats and ground effect vehicles. These technologies have different characteristics: traditional rescue ships focus on stability and carrying capacity, drones and helicopters emphasize rapid response capabilities, unmanned boats focus on miniaturization and automation, and ground effect vehicles focus on high-speed navigation performance, thus forming a diversified water rescue device system.

[0003] However, there are significant problems with the above-mentioned rescue devices: traditional rescue ships are not fast enough, resulting in delayed responses; drones and helicopters are limited by their endurance and load capacity and are unable to cope with large-scale rescues; unmanned boats lack stability in harsh sea conditions; and ground-effect vehicles lack the ability to adapt to complex waters.

[0004] Existing technologies are unable to simultaneously meet multiple demands such as rapid arrival, continuous operation, heavy-load transportation, stable operation in harsh environments, and precise rescue, making it difficult to efficiently respond to complex and ever-changing water rescue scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the shortcomings of the above-mentioned existing production technology, the applicant provides a water rescue system and method based on the combination of ground effect wing vehicles and unmanned boats. Through the synergistic effect of the two, the system can quickly reach the rescue site, accurately perform rescue tasks, and adapt to complex water environments, significantly improving the efficiency and success rate of water rescue. It solves the problems that ground effect wing vehicles cannot accurately and safely approach people who fall into the water and perform precise rescue operations, and that unmanned boats have insufficient wind and wave resistance, operational stability, and endurance.

[0006] The technical solutions adopted in the present invention are as follows:

[0007] A water rescue system based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle and an unmanned boat, comprising:

[0008] A ground effect vehicle module equipped with a navigation system, communication system, and storage compartment for long-distance, high-speed navigation to a rescue area;

[0009] An unmanned boat module, equipped with sensors and rescue components, is used for search and rescue operations near target waters;

[0010] The collaborative control module realizes data exchange and command coordination between the ground effect vehicle module and the unmanned boat module through the communication system;

[0011] The wing-in-ground-effect craft module is provided with an unmanned boat release and recovery mechanism, and the unmanned boat module can be detachably mounted in a storage compartment of the wing-in-ground-effect craft module.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical solution:

[0013] In one embodiment, the unmanned boat module includes a front anti-collision guard bar and a propeller protective cover, and the protective cover covers the propeller to prevent foreign objects from being entangled.

[0014] In one embodiment, the surface of the unmanned boat module is provided with a mirror-like bright orange coating, high-penetration fog lights are configured on both sides, and an automatic low-battery alarm system is integrated.

[0015] In one embodiment, the rescue component on the unmanned boat module includes a handle for people who fall into the water to grasp and a rescue rope, and the speed of the unmanned boat module in the manned state is 1-1.5m / s.

[0016] In one embodiment, the WIG craft module is also equipped with an airdrop system for delivering rescue items to the target area.

[0017] In one embodiment, the WIG craft module adopts an all-carbon fiber structure, has a fully loaded take-off weight of 4.5-10 tons, and a maximum speed of not less than 400 kilometers per hour.

[0018] On the other hand, the present application also provides a water rescue method based on the above system, comprising the following steps:

[0019] During the rapid arrival phase, the WIG module receives the rescue command and sails to the target waters at high speed;

[0020] During the mission deployment phase, the WIG module lands and releases the UAV module, and the operator controls the UAV's route via a remote control.

[0021] During the rescue execution phase, the unmanned boat module uses sensors to search for targets and transmits data in real time to the WIG craft module to perform rescue operations for people in the water or deliver supplies.

[0022] During the subsequent processing phase, the unmanned boat module returns to the ground effect vehicle module and transports the rescued personnel to a safe place.

[0023] In one embodiment, during the rescue execution phase, the unmanned boat module uses a laser rangefinder sensor and a rescue camera to locate the target, and automatically adjusts its movement posture to approach the person who falls into the water.

[0024] In one embodiment, when it is detected that a target needs emergency supplies, the ground effect vehicle module uses an airdrop system to drop life-saving equipment to the target coordinates.

[0025] In one embodiment, after the rescue mission is completed, the power system of the ground effect wing vehicle module and the hull structure and sensors of the unmanned boat module are maintained and inspected.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0027] The WIG module of the present invention uses an all-carbon fiber hull to reduce weight while ensuring structural strength, enabling a maximum speed of no less than 400 kilometers per hour and solving the problem of "response delay." In addition, the WIG module is equipped with a storage compartment and a release mechanism to pre-place unmanned boats and rescue items, implementing a "flight-release-recovery" process and reducing deployment time.

[0028] In addition, the present invention also has the following advantages:

[0029] The unmanned boat module of the present invention has a front anti-collision guard bar to cushion the impact of collisions and avoid secondary injuries to people who fall into the water; the propeller protective cover prevents foreign objects from entanglement and improves reliability; at the same time, the mirror-like bright orange coating on the surface of the unmanned boat module enhances daytime visibility; high-penetration fog lights support nighttime / foggy operations, solving the problem of unstable operation in harsh environments;

[0030] The ground effect wing vessel of the present invention focuses on macro-transportation (speed / load), and the unmanned boat performs micro-operations (precision rescue), avoiding the waste of single equipment capabilities. Compared with traditional rescue modes, the present invention can greatly improve rescue efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the configuration of the ground effect vehicle module of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ground effect wing module of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the unmanned boat module configuration of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the unmanned boat module of the present invention.

[0035] Among them: 100, ground effect vehicle module; 200, unmanned boat module;

[0036] 110. Navigation system; 120. Communication system; 130. Storage compartment;

[0037] 210. Sensor; 220. Front anti-collision guard bar; 230. Alarm system; 240. Protective cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying 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 direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0042] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0043] like Figure 1-Figure 4 The present application provides a water rescue system and method based on the combination of a ground effect wing vessel and an unmanned boat, which achieves efficient rescue through the collaborative operation of a ground effect wing vessel module 100 and an unmanned boat module 200.

[0044] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 In some embodiments, the WIG craft module 100 includes:

[0045] The all-carbon fiber hull has a fully loaded takeoff weight of 4.5-10 tons and a maximum speed of ≥400 km / h, ensuring rapid response;

[0046] Navigation system 110, integrating GPS / Beidou positioning and weather radar, plans the optimal route to the rescue area;

[0047] The communication system 120 supports satellite relay to achieve two-way data interaction with the shore-based command center and the unmanned boat module 200;

[0048] The storage cabin 130 is pre-installed with the unmanned boat module 200 and can also be equipped with life-saving equipment and medical supplies. In a specific embodiment, the door of the storage cabin 130 is equipped with an electric slide rail.

[0049] Please continue reading Figure 3-Figure 4 In some embodiments, the unmanned watercraft module 200 includes:

[0050] The hull is coated with a bright orange mirror finish and high-penetration fog lights are installed on both sides of the hull to enhance visibility in harsh environments;

[0051] A front anti-collision guard bar 220 is provided at the bow to cushion the impact of collisions. For example, the anti-collision guard bar 220 is made of elastic rubber.

[0052] The stern protective cover 240 fully covers the propeller to prevent seaweed / rope entanglement;

[0053] Equipped with a multispectral sensor 210 (including a laser rangefinder, infrared camera, and water depth sensor) to collect target data in real time;

[0054] The alarm system 230 automatically triggers an audible and visual alarm when the battery power is ≤15% and transmits the information back to the WIG craft module 100.

[0055] Furthermore, the rescue components on the side of the unmanned boat module 200 include a retractable rescue handle and a lifeline, and the manned speed is limited to 1-1.5m / s.

[0056] In actual work, the collaborative rescue process of the present invention is as follows:

[0057] Phase 1: Rapid Arrival

[0058] After the WIG module 100 receives the rescue command, the navigation system 110 plans the route and sails to the target waters (1-2 km away from the falling point in a safe airspace) at a high speed of 400 km / h;

[0059] Phase 2: Task Deployment

[0060] After the WIG craft module 100 lands, the storage compartment 130 is opened to release the unmanned boat module 200 to the water surface;

[0061] The operator connects to the unmanned boat via the communication system 120 and remotely sets the initial search path.

[0062] Phase 3: Rescue Execution

[0063] Precise positioning: the sensor 210 of the unmanned boat module 200 scans the water area, the laser rangefinder locks the coordinates of the person who falls into the water, the infrared camera identifies vital signs, and the data is transmitted back to the ground effect vehicle module 100 in real time;

[0064] For near-end rescue, the unmanned boat approaches the target in a zigzag pattern. When the front anti-collision guard bar 220 contacts the person who falls into the water, it automatically decelerates. After the person grabs the side handle of the boat, the lifeline pops out and secures the person, and the boat speed drops to 1m / s for stable navigation.

[0065] For material coordination, if the sensor 210 detects that the target needs emergency materials (such as hypothermia), the WIG module 100 will deliver a thermal blanket / medical kit to the coordinates through the airdrop system.

[0066] Phase 4: Post-processing

[0067] The unmanned boat module 200 returns with the rescued person, and the rescued person is automatically hoisted to the storage cabin 130 by the recovery mechanism of the ground effect vehicle module 100; the ground effect vehicle module 100 transports the person to a safe place.

[0068] The control process between the WIG module 100 and the unmanned boat module 200 of the present invention includes:

[0069] The sensor 210 data of the unmanned boat module 200 is transmitted back to the communication system 120 in real time, and the ground effect vehicle module 100 corrects the airdrop coordinates / adjusts the recovery path.

[0070] In actual operations, this application solves the problems of response delay, poor environmental adaptability, and insufficient operation accuracy through the coordination of high-speed macro-delivery of the ground effect wing module 100 and precise micro-rescue of the unmanned boat module 200, shortens the rescue response time in complex waters, and improves the success rate.

[0071] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0072] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate the implementation methods of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent for this invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water rescue system based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle and an unmanned boat, characterized in that: include: A wing-in-ground-effect vehicle module (100) is provided with a navigation system (110), a communication system (120) and a storage compartment (130), and is used for long-distance high-speed navigation to a rescue area; An unmanned boat module (200) equipped with sensors (210) and rescue components for search and rescue operations near target waters; A collaborative control module realizes data interaction and command coordination between the ground effect wing vehicle module (100) and the unmanned boat module (200) through a communication system (120); The wing-in-ground-effect craft module (100) is provided with an unmanned boat release and recovery mechanism, and the unmanned boat module (200) can be detachably mounted in a storage compartment (130) of the wing-in-ground-effect craft module (100).

2. The water rescue system based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle and an unmanned boat according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The unmanned boat module (200) comprises a front anti-collision guard strip (220) and a propeller protective cover (240), wherein the protective cover (240) covers the propeller to prevent foreign objects from being entangled.

3. The water rescue system based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle and an unmanned boat according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The surface of the unmanned boat module (200) is provided with a mirror-like bright orange coating, and high-penetration fog lights are arranged on both sides. The unmanned boat module (200) is also integrated with an alarm system (230) for low-battery alarm prompts.

4. The water rescue system based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle and an unmanned boat according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The rescue assembly on the unmanned boat module (200) includes a handle for people who fall into the water to grasp and a rescue rope, and the speed of the unmanned boat module (200) in the manned state is 1-1.5 m / s.

5. The water rescue system based on the combination of wing-in-ground-effect craft and unmanned boat according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The WIG craft module (100) is also equipped with an airdrop system for delivering rescue items to a target area.

6. The water rescue system based on the combination of wing-in-ground-effect craft and unmanned boat according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The WIG craft module (100) adopts an all-carbon fiber structure, has a fully loaded takeoff weight of 4.5-10 tons, and a maximum speed of not less than 400 kilometers per hour.

7. A water rescue method based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle and an unmanned boat, characterized in that: Rescue is performed using the water rescue system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising the following steps: In the rapid arrival phase, the ground effect vehicle module (100) receives the rescue command and sails to the target waters at high speed; During the mission deployment phase, the ground effect wing vehicle module (100) lands and releases the unmanned boat module (200), and the operator controls the route of the unmanned boat through a remote controller; During the rescue execution phase, the unmanned boat module (200) uses the sensor (210) to search for targets and transmits data back to the ground effect wing vehicle module (100) in real time to perform the rescue of people who have fallen into the water or the delivery of supplies; In the subsequent processing stage, the unmanned boat module (200) returns to the ground effect wing vehicle module (100) to transport the rescued personnel to a safe place.

8. The water rescue method based on the combination of a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle and an unmanned boat according to claim 7 is characterized in that: During the rescue execution phase, the unmanned boat module (200) performs target positioning through a laser rangefinder sensor and a rescue camera, and automatically adjusts its moving posture to approach the person who falls into the water.

9. The water rescue method based on the combination of wing-in-ground-effect craft and unmanned boat according to claim 7, characterized in that: When it is detected that a target needs emergency supplies, the ground effect wing vehicle module (100) uses an airdrop system to drop life-saving equipment to the target coordinates.

10. The water rescue method based on the combination of wing-in-ground-effect craft and unmanned boat according to claim 7, characterized in that: After the rescue mission is completed, the power system of the ground effect wing module (100) and the hull structure and sensors of the unmanned boat module (200) are maintained and inspected.

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