Rocker arm type cleaning device and cleaning method for marine organisms attached to underwater stand column

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of offshore oil drilling platform maintenance, in particular to a rocker arm type underwater stand column attached marine organism cleaning device and method.The rocker arm type underwater stand column attached marine organism cleaning device comprises a mounting frame body used for being connected with a robot, and the mounting frame body is provided with a guide groove; the motor is mounted on the mounting frame body; the swing arm is rotationally connected to the mounting frame body and is in driving connection with the motor, the swing arm is arranged in the guide groove in a sliding mode, and the swing arm is driven by the motor so that the swing arm can rotate along the guide groove; and the nozzle is connected to the swing arm, and the nozzle is used for spraying cleaning water flow. The invention provides a rocker arm type cleaning device and method for marine organisms attached to an underwater stand column, solves the technical problem of low cleaning efficiency of a cleaning device in the prior art, and improves the cleaning efficiency of the underwater stand column.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of offshore oil drilling platform maintenance technology, and in particular to a cleaning device and method for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm underwater column. Background Technology

[0002] Among the diversity of marine life, barnacles particularly favor attaching themselves to rock surfaces. Their attachment to the masts of offshore oil drilling platforms exacerbates damage to the masts, thus severely shortening the platform's lifespan.

[0003] Existing technology CN108423138A discloses an underwater cleaning robot system for marine attachments, including a surface-mounted power control platform and an underwater robot. The underwater robot is equipped with a control valve assembly and a drive mechanism. A cavitation water jet nozzle is located at the bottom of the underwater robot. The surface-mounted power control platform is connected to the control valve assembly, the drive mechanism, and the cavitation water jet nozzle. The water outlet of the surface-mounted power control platform is connected to the water inlet of the control valve assembly. In this existing technology, the nozzle can only clean one point at a time as the robot moves, resulting in extremely low cleaning efficiency and severely impacting the cleaning efficiency of the support columns of offshore platforms. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the present invention provides a cleaning device and method for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column, which solves the technical problem of low cleaning efficiency of existing cleaning devices and improves the cleaning efficiency of underwater columns.

[0005] This invention provides a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for removing attached marine organisms, comprising: The mounting frame is used to connect the robot and has guide grooves. The motor is mounted on the mounting frame; A swing arm is rotatably connected to the mounting frame and driven by the motor. The swing arm is slidably disposed in the guide groove. The motor drives the swing arm to rotate along the guide groove. A nozzle, which is connected to the swing arm, is used to spray a stream of cleaning water.

[0006] A further improvement of the present invention, a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms, is that the mounting frame includes a base plate and a guide plate. The base plate is used to connect to the robot, the guide plate is arc-shaped, the guide plate is connected to the base plate, and the guide plate has a guide groove.

[0007] A further improvement of the present invention, a cleaning device for marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column, is that the vertical distance between the top edge of the guide groove and the side surface of the underwater column is the same, and the vertical distance between the bottom edge of the guide groove and the side surface of the underwater column is the same.

[0008] A further improvement of the present invention, a rocker arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms, is that a pulley is installed on the top surface of the rocker arm, and the pulley slides on the top edge of the guide groove.

[0009] A further improvement of the present invention on the cleaning device for marine organisms attached to a rocker arm underwater column is that the rocker arm includes a circular head and a T-shaped arm. The arm has a connecting groove at the position corresponding to the bottom edge of the guide groove. The connecting groove is slidably disposed on the bottom edge of the guide groove. The head is connected to the motor, and the pulley is installed on the arm.

[0010] A further improvement of the present invention, a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms, is that the mounting frame is connected to a hinge, the hinge is connected to a motor plate, and the motor is mounted on the motor plate.

[0011] A further improvement of the present invention, a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms, is that a plurality of protruding rollers are installed on the bottom surface of the motor plate, and the head is slidably connected to the protruding rollers.

[0012] A further improvement of the present invention, a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms, is that the motor includes a first housing, a second housing, a motor and a cover plate, the motor having a rotating shaft passing through the motor plate and being driven to the head.

[0013] A further improvement of the present invention, a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms, is that the first housing has four mounting holes, and the motor plate has mounting mating holes corresponding to the positions of the mounting holes. The motor and the motor plate are connected by bolts inserted into the corresponding mounting holes and mounting mating holes.

[0014] A method for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm underwater column, using the cleaning device described above, includes the following steps: Connect the mounting frame to the robot, and connect the nozzle to the robot's jet pump; The robot walks on the underwater pillar. When the robot moves to the position to be cleaned, the motor drives the swing arm to swing, and the jet pump outputs high-pressure jet water. The high-pressure jet water is sprayed out from the nozzle to clean the attached marine organisms on the side of the underwater pillar.

[0015] This invention discloses a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device and method for removing attached marine organisms. A motor drives the rocker arm to rotate along a guide groove, allowing the nozzle to flexibly adjust its spray position, thus achieving comprehensive cleaning of the attached marine organisms, improving cleaning efficiency and ensuring cleaning quality. The mounting frame design allows for easy connection to a robot, enabling automated cleaning. The use of jet cleaning water eliminates the need for chemical cleaning agents, making it environmentally friendly and in line with the trend of green cleaning. The combined action of pulleys and connecting grooves prevents the rocker arm from swaying due to the reaction force of the high-pressure cleaning water jet from the nozzles, ensuring cleaning stability and quality, and extending the equipment's lifespan. The tight fit between the pulleys and connecting grooves also ensures that the rocker arm does not deviate from its predetermined track during movement, further improving cleaning accuracy and efficiency.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the use of a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for marine organisms attached to it, provided by the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for removing attached marine organisms, provided by the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for removing attached marine organisms, provided by the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for removing attached marine organisms, provided by the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0022] Figure label: 101. Base plate; 102. Guide plate; 103. Swing arm; 104. Pulley; 105. Hinge; 106. Motor plate; 108. First shell; 109. Second shell; 110. Through-hull bolt; 111. Nozzle; 112. Boss roller; 113. Roller seat; 2. Robot; 3. Underwater column. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this invention but should not be used to limit the scope of this invention.

[0024] The following is combined with Figure 1 The present invention describes a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms, comprising: a mounting frame for connecting a robot 2, the mounting frame having a guide groove; a motor mounted on the mounting frame; a swing arm 103 rotatably connected to the mounting frame and driven by the motor, the swing arm 103 sliding in the guide groove, the motor driving the swing arm 103 to rotate along the guide groove; and a nozzle 111 connected to the swing arm 103 for spraying cleaning water.

[0025] Preferably, the cleaning device uses a motor to drive the swing arm 103 to rotate along the guide groove, allowing the nozzle 111 to flexibly adjust its spray position. This enables comprehensive cleaning of marine organisms attached to the underwater column 3, improving cleaning efficiency and ensuring cleaning quality. The mounting frame design allows the cleaning device to be easily connected to the robot 2, achieving automated cleaning. The use of jet cleaning water eliminates the need for chemical cleaning agents, making it environmentally friendly and in line with the trend of green cleaning.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rocker-arm type underwater column cleaning device for attaching marine organisms is described, such as... Figures 1 to 4As shown, the mounting frame includes a base plate 101 and a guide plate 102. The base plate 101 is connected to the robot 2. The guide plate 102 is arc-shaped and connected to the base plate 101. The guide plate 102 has a guide groove. The base plate 101 is designed to be stable and can withstand the forces generated by the motor and the swing arm 103 during operation, ensuring the stability of the cleaning device during operation. The guide groove extends along the arc-shaped trajectory of the guide plate 102, allowing the nozzle 111 to flexibly adjust its spray position along the arc-shaped trajectory of the guide groove, covering a wider cleaning area and further improving cleaning efficiency and quality.

[0027] Preferably, the vertical distance between the top edge of the guide groove and the side of the underwater column 3 is the same, and the vertical distance between the bottom edge of the guide groove and the side of the underwater column 3 is also the same. This ensures that the distance between the nozzle 111 and the underwater column 3 remains consistent as the nozzle moves along the guide groove, thus guaranteeing the uniformity and consistency of the cleaning. The precise size and position setting of the guide groove also ensures that the nozzle 111 can accurately align with various parts of the underwater column 3, avoiding cleaning blind spots and achieving comprehensive and efficient cleaning of marine organisms attached to the underwater column 3.

[0028] Specifically, a pulley 104 is mounted on the top surface of the swing arm 103, and the pulley 104 slides along the top edge of the guide groove. The pulley 104 allows the swing arm 103 to slide smoothly within the guide groove, reducing frictional resistance and improving the flexibility and stability of the swing arm 103's movement. The pulley 104 is made of wear-resistant material, possessing good durability and corrosion resistance, and can maintain stable performance in long-term underwater environments. Furthermore, the pulley 104 fits tightly with the top edge of the guide groove, ensuring that the swing arm 103 does not deviate from the predetermined trajectory during movement, further guaranteeing the accuracy and efficiency of cleaning.

[0029] Preferably, the swing arm 103 includes a circular head and a T-shaped arm. The arm has a connecting groove at the position corresponding to the bottom edge of the guide groove. The connecting groove slides on the bottom edge of the guide groove. The head is connected to the motor, and the pulley 104 is installed on the arm.

[0030] The rounded head allows the swing arm 103 to maintain balance during rotation, reducing vibration and noise caused by its irregular shape and improving the stability and reliability of the entire cleaning device. The T-shaped structure of the arm not only enhances the structural strength of the swing arm 103 but also ensures a good sliding fit with the bottom edge of the guide groove, guaranteeing the stability and accuracy of the swing arm 103 during movement. The connecting groove allows the arm to slide tightly against the bottom edge of the guide groove, limiting the range of motion of the swing arm 103 and preventing damage from excessive movement. It also ensures that the swing arm 103 maintains an appropriate distance from the underwater column 3 during movement, thus achieving precise cleaning of marine organisms attached to the underwater column.

[0031] Preferably, the nozzle 111 can be configured to be one or multiple depending on the usage requirements, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the underwater column.

[0032] Specifically, the mounting frame is connected to a hinge 105, and the hinge 105 is connected to a motor plate 106, on which the motor is mounted. The connection between the motor plate 106 and the hinge 105 increases the flexibility of the motor plate 106, allowing the motor to rotate freely and drive the swing arm 103 to swing. This increases the connection flexibility between the motor plate 106 and the mounting frame, and also makes the entire cleaning device more stable during operation.

[0033] Preferably, the combined action of the pulley 104 and the connecting groove prevents the swing arm 103 from swaying due to the reaction force caused by the high-pressure cleaning water jet from the nozzle 111, thus ensuring the stability and quality of the cleaning process and extending the service life of the equipment. The tight fit between the pulley 104 and the connecting groove also ensures that the swing arm 103 does not deviate from its predetermined track during movement, further improving the accuracy and efficiency of the cleaning process.

[0034] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the motor plate 106 is equipped with several boss rollers 112, and the head is slidably connected to the boss rollers 112. The head is slidably connected to the boss rollers 112, and the boss rollers 112 limit the height of the head, so as to prevent the swing arm 103 from deviating when it is subjected to the reaction force of the high-pressure water flow, thereby improving the connection stability between the swing arm 103 and the motor.

[0035] Preferably, the boss roller 112 is connected to the motor plate 106 via the roller seat 113. The boss roller 112 has a roller shaft, and the roller seat 113 has a shaft hole. The boss roller 112 is mounted in the shaft hole via the roller shaft to connect the boss roller 112 and the roller seat 113.

[0036] Specifically, the motor includes a first housing 108 and a second housing 109, an electric motor and a cover plate. The electric motor has a rotating shaft that passes through the motor plate 106 and is driven to the head.

[0037] Preferably, the first housing 108 is cubic and the second housing 109 is cylindrical. The first housing 108 is connected to the motor plate 106, and the second housing 109 is connected to the side of the first housing 108. The motor is a worm gear motor, which mainly includes a motor body and a worm gear structure. The motor body is located in the second housing 109, and the worm gear structure is located in the first housing 108. The cover plate is fastened to the second housing 109 by an interference fit. The through bolt 110 is threaded onto the cover plate to provide a watertight effect. The motor power line enters the motor through the through bolt 110, providing underwater sealing.

[0038] Preferably, the first housing 108 has four mounting holes, and the motor plate 106 has mounting mating holes that correspond one-to-one with the four mounting holes. Bolts are inserted into the corresponding mounting holes and mounting mating holes to connect the motor and the motor plate 106, thereby improving the connection stability between the motor and the motor plate 106.

[0039] A method for cleaning marine organisms attached to an underwater column with a rocker arm includes the following steps: connecting the mounting frame to a robot 2, and connecting the nozzle 111 to the jet pump of the robot 2; the robot 2 moves along the underwater column, and when the robot 2 moves to the position to be cleaned, the motor drives the rocker arm 103 to swing, and the jet pump outputs a high-pressure jet of water, which is sprayed out from the nozzle 111 to clean the marine organisms attached to the side of the underwater column.

[0040] By using high-pressure water jets to remove attached marine organisms from underwater columns, the disturbance to the underwater environment can be effectively reduced, avoiding the damage to the marine ecosystem that traditional cleaning methods may cause. This improves the cleaning efficiency of the underwater column 3, thereby further reducing the danger and cost of offshore operations.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column, characterized in that, include: The mounting frame is used to connect the robot and has guide grooves. The motor is mounted on the mounting frame; A swing arm is rotatably connected to the mounting frame and driven by the motor. The swing arm is slidably disposed in the guide groove. The motor drives the swing arm to rotate along the guide groove. A nozzle, which is connected to the swing arm, is used to spray a stream of cleaning water.

2. The device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame includes a base plate and a guide plate. The base plate is used to connect to the robot. The guide plate is arc-shaped and connected to the base plate. The guide plate has a guide groove.

3. The device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical distance between the top edge of the guide groove and the side of the underwater column is the same, and the vertical distance between the bottom edge of the guide groove and the side of the underwater column is the same.

4. The device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 3, characterized in that, A pulley is installed on the top surface of the swing arm, and the pulley slides on the top edge of the guide groove.

5. The device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 4, characterized in that, The swing arm includes a circular head and a T-shaped arm. The arm has a connecting groove at the position corresponding to the bottom edge of the guide groove. The connecting groove slides on the bottom edge of the guide groove. The head is connected to the motor, and the pulley is installed on the arm.

6. The device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting frame is connected to a hinge, the hinge is connected to a motor plate, and the motor is mounted on the motor plate.

7. A device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the motor plate is equipped with several boss rollers, and the head is slidably connected to the boss rollers.

8. A device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 6, characterized in that, The motor includes a first housing, a second housing, a motor, and a cover plate. The motor has a rotating shaft that passes through the motor plate and is driven to the head.

9. A device for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first housing has four mounting holes, and the motor plate has mounting mating holes corresponding to the positions of the mounting holes. Bolts are inserted into the corresponding mounting holes and mounting mating holes to connect the motor and the motor plate.

10. A method for cleaning marine organisms attached to a rocker-arm type underwater column, characterized in that, Performing the cleaning method using the cleaning apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 includes the following steps: Connect the mounting frame to the robot, and connect the nozzle to the robot's jet pump; The robot walks on the underwater column. When the robot moves to the position to be cleaned, the motor drives the swing arm to swing, and the jet pump outputs high-pressure jet water. The high-pressure jet water is sprayed out from the nozzle to clean the marine organisms attached to the curved outer surface of the underwater column.

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