Automatic laying device for underwater vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic underwater navigation body laying device which comprises a control device and a lifting frame. Pulleys are rotationally connected to the four corners of the lower portion of the lifting frame. The adjusting device is mounted on the hoisting frame and used for adjusting the horizontal angle of the steel wire rope; one end of each steel wire rope bypasses the corresponding pulley and is connected with the adjusting device; the four corners of the upper portion of the bracket are connected with the steel wire ropes at the corresponding ends respectively; the clamping and releasing devices are respectively mounted on the brackets and are used for clamping and releasing the underwater navigation body; wherein the adjusting device and the clamping device are both connected with the control equipment. The underwater vehicle laying device is safe, reliable, convenient to operate and high in automation degree, and the underwater vehicle can be automatically laid into water; meanwhile, the distance between the two clamping and releasing devices can be adjusted to adapt to hoisting of underwater navigation bodies with different lengths, and the included angle between the steel wire rope and the horizontal plane can be adjusted, so that shaking of the underwater navigation bodies in the hoisting process can be better reduced when stormy waves are large.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a deployment device, specifically an automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles, belonging to the field of underwater vehicle deployment technology. Background Technology

[0002] Underwater vehicles generally refer to various equipment, vessels, or submarines capable of moving underwater. These underwater vehicles can be used for scientific research, commercial development, military applications, or recreational activities. Examples include submersibles and underwater robots. Underwater vehicles play a vital role in different fields and applications, driving human exploration and utilization of the ocean world. Deployment of an underwater vehicle refers to the process of placing or deploying it underwater to begin underwater navigation, exploration, or mission execution. Deployment typically involves using a folding arm crane on a ship to lift the deployment device, which then carries the vehicle into the water. The deployment device then places the vehicle into the water. Most underwater vehicles are cylindrical rotating structures, requiring careful attention to the lifting points during lifting. Existing underwater vehicle deployment technologies may cause the underwater vehicle to tilt or even detach in windy or wavering conditions.

[0003] A search revealed that Chinese invention patent CN118083045A discloses an automatic deployment and recovery device and method for an AUV, comprising a first rectangular support, a second rectangular support, and locking pins fixed to the AUV. The first rectangular support is located below the second rectangular support. Each of the four corners of the first rectangular support has a hinge seat, and each of the four hinge seats has a clamping arm hinged to it. The upper part of each clamping arm bends and extends to form a linkage arm, with an obtuse angle between the linkage arm and the clamping arm. Each linkage arm has a strip-shaped perforation. The second rectangular support comprises a rectangular frame, and each of the four corners of the rectangular frame has a circular rod, which is inserted into the strip-shaped perforation in each of the four linkage arms. This device is prone to tilting or even detachment of the underwater vehicle during lifting, and also causes swaying during the lifting process, resulting in poor stability and potential safety hazards.

[0004] Therefore, the key to solving the above-mentioned technical problems lies in developing a stable, reliable, safe and practical automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the many defects and shortcomings of the above-mentioned background technology, the present invention has made improvements and innovations, aiming to provide a safe, reliable and easy-to-operate automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles, which can automatically release the underwater vehicle when it moves to the surface of the sea and deploy it into the water, with a high degree of automation.

[0006] Another objective of this invention is to design a clever, flexible, and practical system where the distance between the two clamping devices can be adjusted to accommodate the lifting of underwater vehicles of different lengths. At the same time, the adjustment device can adjust the angle between the wire rope and the horizontal plane, thereby better reducing the swaying of the underwater vehicle during the lifting process when the wind and waves are large.

[0007] To solve the above problems and achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides an automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles, which is implemented by adopting the following design structure and the following technical solution:

[0008] An automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles includes control equipment and further includes:

[0009] The lifting frame (1) has pulleys (11) rotatably connected at the four corners below it;

[0010] Adjustment device (2), which is installed on the lifting frame (1) and is used to adjust the horizontal angle of the wire rope (3);

[0011] Wire rope (3), one end of each wire rope (3) passes over the corresponding pulley (11) and is connected to the adjustment device (2);

[0012] Bracket (4), the four upper corners of bracket (4) are respectively connected to the corresponding ends of the wire rope (3);

[0013] Clamping device (5), which is installed on bracket (4) respectively, is used to clamp and place underwater vehicle (6);

[0014] The adjusting device (2) and the clamping device (5) are both connected to the control equipment.

[0015] Preferably, the lifting frame (1) comprises:

[0016] The cross frame (12) has symmetrically provided internal threaded rotating block mounting grooves on the middle of both sides;

[0017] Pulley frame (13) is rotatably mounted at the four lower corners of the cross frame (12);

[0018] Connecting plate (14), the connecting plate (14) is symmetrically connected above the two short bars of the cross frame (12);

[0019] Lifting component (15) is connected above the two connecting plates (12), and a lifting ring (151) is connected to the lifting component (15);

[0020] The pulley (11) is rotatably mounted on the pulley frame (13).

[0021] Preferably, the adjusting device (2) includes:

[0022] The motor frame (21) is connected directly below the crossbar (12);

[0023] Rope winding motor (22) is mounted on motor frame (21);

[0024] The motor wheel (23) is connected to the output shaft of the rope winding motor (22);

[0025] Internal threaded rotating blocks (24) are rotatably connected in the internal threaded rotating block mounting slots of the cross frame (12);

[0026] The rope winding adjustment rod (25) is threadedly connected to each internal threaded rotating block (24);

[0027] A drive belt (26) surrounds two internally threaded rotating blocks (24) and a motor wheel (23);

[0028] Among them, the rope winding motor (22) is connected to the control device, which is used to control the direction of rotation of the output shaft of the rope winding motor (22).

[0029] Preferably, the adjusting device (2) further includes:

[0030] Double ear seat (27), the double ear seat (27) is connected to the lower end of the two rope winding adjustment rods (25) respectively;

[0031] The lower rotating seat (28) is rotatably connected to both ends of the two double-eared seats (27).

[0032] The non-rotating connection end of the lower swivel (28) is connected to the wire rope (3) through the inner rope ring (31).

[0033] Preferably, the motor wheel (23) is a gear;

[0034] The external surface of the internal threaded rotating block (24) is provided with external teeth, and the internal threaded section is provided inside the internal threaded rotating block (24);

[0035] The upper section of the rope-retracting adjustment rod (25) is provided with an external thread section that mates with the internal threaded rotating block (24), and the lower section is a smooth cylindrical shape;

[0036] One end face of the transmission belt (26) is provided with external teeth that match the internal threaded rotating block (24) and the motor wheel (23).

[0037] Preferably, the bracket (4) comprises:

[0038] The outer fixing plates (41) are arranged opposite to each other;

[0039] Connecting column (42), the connecting column (42) is symmetrically connected on both sides between the two outer fixing plates (41);

[0040] The outer rotating base (43) is rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two outer fixed plates (41);

[0041] The wire rope (3) is connected to the outer rotating seat (43) through the outer rope loop (32).

[0042] Preferably, the clamping device (5) includes:

[0043] The upper part of the clamp (51) is slidably connected to two connecting columns (42);

[0044] A clamping motor (52) is fixedly connected to one side of the upper part of the clamping base (51);

[0045] A clamping motor gear (53) is connected to the output shaft of the clamping motor (52);

[0046] The bevel gear shaft (54) is connected to the outside of the motor gear (53) via a bracket;

[0047] The upper gear (55) is fixedly mounted above the bevel gear shaft (54) and meshes with the clamping motor gear (53).

[0048] The lower bevel gear (56) is fixedly installed below the bevel gear shaft (54);

[0049] Rotary ring assembly (57) is connected to the lower part of clamp (51);

[0050] The drive assembly (58) is used to drive the rotating ring assembly (57) to open and close;

[0051] Shaft bracket (59) is connected to the clamp (51) below the lower bevel gear (56);

[0052] The clamping motor (52) is connected to the control device, which is used to control the direction of rotation of the output shaft of the clamping motor (52); one end of the drive assembly (58) is connected to the lower bevel gear (56) for transmission, and the other end of the drive assembly (58) is connected to the rotating ring assembly (57) for transmission.

[0053] Preferably, the rotating ring assembly (57) includes:

[0054] The outer rotating ring (571) is symmetrically slidably engaged at both ends of the lower side of the clamp (51);

[0055] The inner rotating ring (572) is slidably engaged with the middle end of the other side of the lower part of the clamp (51);

[0056] The external half gear (573) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the two outer rotating rings (571) respectively, and the external half gear (573) is located inside the clamp (51);

[0057] The inner half gear (574) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rotating ring (572) and is located inside the clamp (51).

[0058] Preferably, it also includes a plurality of rollers (575) that are rotatably connected to the inner sides of the outer rotating ring (571) and the inner rotating ring (572);

[0059] The external half gear (573) is a quarter-turn gear of the external rotating ring (571);

[0060] The inner half gear (574) is a quarter-turn gear of the inner rotating ring (572).

[0061] Preferably, the drive component (58) includes:

[0062] The inner shaft (581) is rotatably connected to the clamp (51) and the shaft bracket (59);

[0063] The outer shaft (582) is rotatably mounted on the inner shaft (581);

[0064] The short shaft (583) is rotatably mounted in the clamp (51);

[0065] The upper shaft (584) is rotatably mounted in the clamp (51) above the short shaft (583);

[0066] An external bevel gear (585) is fixedly connected to one end of an inner shaft (581), and the external bevel gear (585) meshes with one end of a lower bevel gear (56).

[0067] Intermediate gear (586) is fixedly connected to the other end of the inner shaft (581), and the intermediate gear (586) meshes with the inner half gear (574).

[0068] The inner bevel gear (587) is fixedly connected to one end of the outer sleeve shaft (582), and the inner bevel gear (587) meshes with the other end of the lower bevel gear (56).

[0069] The right external gear (588) is fixedly connected to the other end of the outer sleeve shaft (582), and the right external gear (588) meshes with the external half gear (573) near the end of the clamping motor (52);

[0070] The left external gear (589) is fixedly connected to the short shaft (583) and meshes with the external half gear (573) at the end away from the clamping motor (52).

[0071] The upper left gear (58a) is fixedly connected to one end of the upper shaft (584), and the upper left gear (58a) meshes with the outer left gear (589);

[0072] The upper right gear (58b) is fixedly connected to the other end of the upper shaft (584), and the upper right gear (58b) meshes with the right external gear (588).

[0073] The outer bevel gear (585) and the inner bevel gear (587) are arranged opposite to each other.

[0074] The working principle is as follows: When in use, the operator first connects the lifting ring (151) to the hook of the hull folding arm crane, and then controls the rope winding motor (22) to start working through the control equipment. The rope winding motor (22) rotates and drives the motor wheel (23) to rotate. Thus, the motor wheel (23) drives the two internal threaded rotating blocks (24) to rotate through the transmission belt (26). Thus, the two internal threaded rotating blocks (24) drive the rope winding adjusting rod (25) connected to them to lift and lower, thereby realizing the synchronous lifting and lowering of the two double ear seats (27).

[0075] When placing the underwater vehicle (6), the operator first opens the two clamping devices (5) and moves them directly above the underwater vehicle (6) to start working. During the operation: the operator first adjusts the position of the two clamping devices (5) on the connecting column (42) according to the different lengths of the underwater vehicle (6). If the length of the underwater vehicle (6) is larger, the distance between the two clamps (51) is greater. After the position of the two clamping devices (5) is adjusted.

[0076] Subsequently, the operator controls the two clamping motors (52) to start working through the control equipment. The clamping motors (52) rotate, driving the clamping motor gears (53) to rotate. In turn, the clamping motor gears (53) drive the upper gear (55) and the lower bevel gear (56) to rotate on the bracket. The lower bevel gear (56) then drives the outer bevel gear (585) and the inner bevel gear (587) that are meshed with it to rotate. This causes the outer shaft (582) fixedly connected to the inner bevel gear (587) and the inner shaft (581) fixedly connected to the outer bevel gear (585) to rotate in opposite directions. As a result, the inner shaft (581) drives the middle gear (586) fixedly connected to it and the outer shaft (582) drive the right outer gear (588) fixedly connected to it to rotate in opposite directions. At the same time, the right outer gear... The wheel (588) drives the upper left gear (58a) to rotate through the upper right gear (58b) and the upper shaft (584), thereby driving the upper left gear (58a) to rotate the left external gear (589). At this time, the left external gear (589) and the right external gear (588) rotate in the same direction. Meanwhile, the middle gear (586) drives the inner half gear (574) to rotate, and then the inner half gear (574) drives the inner rotating ring (572) fixedly connected to it to rotate ninety degrees. The left external gear (589) and the right external gear (588) respectively drive the outer half gear (573) meshed with it to drive the two outer rotating rings (571) to rotate ninety degrees. At this time, the two clamping devices (5) are in the open state. Then, the device is lifted to the top of the underwater vehicle (6) by the hull folding arm crane.

[0077] When the two clamping devices (5) clamp the underwater vehicle (6), the operator controls the output shaft of the clamping motor (52) to rotate in the opposite direction through the control equipment. Then, the lower bevel gear (56) drives the drive assembly (58) to start working. The drive assembly (58) drives the outer rotating ring (571) and the inner rotating ring (572) to rotate 90 degrees. The outer rotating ring (571) and the inner rotating ring (572) gradually reach the bottom of the underwater vehicle (6). The rollers (575) on the outer rotating ring (571) and the inner rotating ring (572) roll into contact with the underwater vehicle (6). The rollers (575) can reduce friction. Over time, the outer rotating ring (571) and the inner rotating ring (572) roll into contact with the underwater vehicle (6). The rollers (575) can reduce friction. Over time, the outer rotating ring (571) and the inner rotating ring (572) roll into contact with the underwater vehicle (6). The rollers (575) on the swivel ring (572) hold and clamp the underwater vehicle (6). The two clamping devices (5) make the underwater vehicle (6) more stable when it is clamped and moved. Finally, the lifting frame (1) and the adjustment device (2), steel wire rope (3), bracket (4), clamping device (5) and underwater vehicle (6) connected to the lifting frame (1) are lifted by the folding arm on the ship and moved to the designated position. Then, the two clamping motors (52) are controlled by the control equipment to rotate, which drives the outer swivel ring (571) and the inner swivel ring (572) to rotate 90 degrees, so that the underwater vehicle (6) can be released into the sea and the deployment is completed.

[0078] The beneficial effects of this invention compared to the prior art are:

[0079] 1. The present invention uses two clamping devices to hold the underwater vehicle, which makes the process of lifting the longer underwater vehicle from the ship to the sea more stable and can effectively reduce the lifting sway during offshore operations.

[0080] 2. The distance between the two clamping devices in this invention can be adjusted to accommodate the hoisting of underwater vehicles of different lengths;

[0081] 3. The adjustment device provided in this invention can adjust the angle between the wire rope and the horizontal plane, thereby better reducing the swaying of the underwater vehicle during the lifting process when the wind and waves are large;

[0082] 4. The adjustment device provided in this invention can adjust the length of the wire rope (3) to adjust the distance between the lifting frame (1) and the bracket (4), thereby improving the overall stability;

[0083] 5. The clamping and placing device provided in this invention can automatically release the underwater vehicle when it moves to the surface of the sea, and deploy the underwater vehicle in the water, with a high degree of automation.

[0084] 6. The clamping device of the present invention is ingeniously designed, and the opening and closing of two outer rotating rings (571) and one inner rotating ring (572) can be controlled simultaneously by a clamping motor (52);

[0085] 7. The outer rotating ring (571) and inner rotating ring (572) of the present invention are rotatably equipped with multiple rollers (575), which can better reduce the friction between the outer rotating ring (571) and inner rotating ring (572) and the underwater vehicle. At the same time, the outer side of the rollers (575) is connected with anti-slip pads, which can more effectively protect the outer surface of the vehicle and improve the clamping uniformity.

[0086] 8. This invention is ingeniously designed, safe and reliable, easy to operate, flexible and practical, and can adapt to the hoisting and deployment of underwater vehicles of different lengths;

[0087] 9. The exterior of each component of the present invention is coated with an anti-rust layer and a waterproof layer, which can prevent rusting and extend the service life of the entire deployment device. This achieves environmental protection and saves resources. At the same time, the exterior of the deployment device is coated with a self-luminous fluorescent material, which can clearly mark the location of the deployment device at night or in dark indoor or underground working environments. This can effectively play a safety warning role, improve visibility, make it easy for people to identify, and increase safety in construction and daily life. Attached Figure Description

[0088] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0089] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the present invention;

[0090] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0091] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structural connection relationship of the present invention;

[0092] Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams showing the connection relationship between the lifting frame (1) and the adjusting device (2) of the present invention;

[0093] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the lifting frame (1) and the adjusting device (2) of the present invention;

[0094] Figure 6 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the clamping device (5) of the present invention;

[0095] Figure 7 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping device (5) of the present invention;

[0096] Figure 8 This is one of the schematic diagrams showing the partial connection relationship of the clamping device (5) of the present invention;

[0097] Figure 9 This is the second schematic diagram of the partial connection relationship of the clamping device (5) of the present invention;

[0098] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating ring assembly (57) of the present invention;

[0099] Figure 11 This is the third schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the lifting frame (1) and the adjusting device (2) of the present invention;

[0100] Figure 12 This is the fourth schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the lifting frame (1) and the adjusting device (2) of the present invention;

[0101] Figure 13 This is the third schematic diagram of the clamping device (5) of the present invention;

[0102] Figure 14 This is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of the clamping device (5) component of the present invention;

[0103] Figure 15 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the clamping device (5) of the present invention;

[0104] Figure 16This is a second partial structural schematic diagram of the clamping device (5) component of the present invention;

[0105] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of an overall embodiment of the present invention;

[0106] In the figure, the labels are: 1—lifting frame, 11—pulley, 12—horizontal frame, 13—pulley frame, 14—connecting plate, 15—lifting component, 151—lifting ring;

[0107] 2—Adjusting device, 21—Motor frame, 22—Rope winding motor, 23—Motor wheel, 24—Internal threaded rotating block, 25—Rope winding adjusting rod, 26—Transmission belt, 27—Double ear seat, 28—Lower rotating seat;

[0108] 3—Wire rope, 31—Inner loop, 32—Outer loop;

[0109] 4—Bracket, 41—Outer fixing plate, 42—Connecting column, 43—Outer swivel seat;

[0110] 5—Clamping device, 51—Clamping seat, 52—Clamping motor, 53—Clamping motor gear, 54—Bevel gear shaft, 55—Upper gear, 56—Lower bevel gear, 57—Rotating ring assembly, 571—Outer rotating ring, 572—Inner rotating ring, 573—Outer half gear, 574—Inner half gear, 575—Roller, 58—Drive assembly, 581—Inner shaft, 582—Outer outer shaft, 583—Short shaft, 584—Upper shaft, 585—Outer bevel gear, 586—Intermediate gear, 587—Inner bevel gear, 588—Right outer gear, 589—Left outer gear, 58a—Left upper gear, 58b—Right upper gear, 59—Shaft bracket;

[0111] 6—Underwater vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0112] To make the technical means, inventive features, objectives, and effects of this invention readily understandable, the technical solution of this invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other. The invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0113] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, an automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles includes control equipment and further includes:

[0114] Lifting frame 1, with pulleys 11 rotatably connected at the four lower corners of lifting frame 1;

[0115] Adjustment device 2, which is installed on the lifting frame 1, is used to adjust the horizontal angle of the wire rope 3;

[0116] Wire rope 3, one end of each wire rope 3 passes over the corresponding pulley 11 and is connected to the adjusting device 2;

[0117] Bracket 4, with its four upper corners connected to the corresponding ends of the steel wire rope 3;

[0118] Clamping device 5, which is installed on bracket 4, is used to clamp and place underwater vehicle 6;

[0119] Both the adjusting device 2 and the clamping device 5 are connected to the control equipment.

[0120] In this invention, the control device is a programmable logic controller, a PLC, or a PC, used to monitor and control the operation of the invention in real time. At the same time, the control device can also be any other existing device or product that can be purchased on the market and can realize the function of this invention.

[0121] Furthermore, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the lifting frame 1 includes:

[0122] The cross frame 12 has symmetrically opened internal threaded rotating block mounting grooves on the middle of both sides;

[0123] Pulley bracket 13 is rotatably mounted at the four lower corners of crossbeam 12;

[0124] Connecting plate 14 is symmetrically connected above the two short bars of cross frame 12;

[0125] Lifting component 15 is connected above the two connecting plates 12, and a lifting ring 151 is connected to the lifting component 15.

[0126] The pulley 11 is rotatably mounted on the pulley frame 13.

[0127] In this invention, the lifting frame 1 is connected to the hook of the hull articulated boom crane via the lifting ring 151 on the lifting component 15.

[0128] Furthermore, such as Figures 5 to 10 As shown, the adjusting device 2 includes:

[0129] Motor frame 21, which is connected directly below the cross frame 12;

[0130] Rope winding motor 22 is mounted on motor frame 21;

[0131] Motor wheel 23 is connected to the output shaft of rope winding motor 22;

[0132] Internal threaded rotating blocks 24 are rotatably connected in the internal threaded rotating block mounting slots of the cross frame 12.

[0133] The rope winding adjustment rod 25 is threadedly connected to each internal threaded rotating block 24;

[0134] A drive belt 26 surrounds two internally threaded rotating blocks 24 and a motor wheel 23.

[0135] The rope winding motor 22 is connected to the control device, which is used to control the direction of rotation of the output shaft of the rope winding motor 22.

[0136] Specifically, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the adjusting device 2 further includes:

[0137] The double-ear seat 27 is connected to the lower ends of the two rope-winding adjustment rods 25 respectively;

[0138] The lower rotating seat 28 is rotatably connected to both ends of the two double-eared seats 27.

[0139] The non-rotating connection end of the lower swivel seat 28 is connected to the wire rope 3 via the inner rope ring 31.

[0140] In this invention, one end of each wire rope 3 passes over the corresponding pulley 11 and is connected to the lower rotating seat 28 through the inner rope ring 31, and the other end of each wire rope 3 is connected to the outer rotating seat 43 through the outer rope ring 32.

[0141] Specifically, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the motor wheel 23 is a gear;

[0142] The external surface of the internal threaded rotating block 24 is provided with external teeth, and the internal threaded section is provided inside the internal threaded rotating block 24;

[0143] The upper section of the rope-retracting adjustment rod 25 is provided with an external thread section that mates with the internal threaded rotating block 24, and the lower section is a smooth cylindrical shape.

[0144] One end face of the transmission belt 26 is provided with external teeth that match the internal threaded rotating block 24 and the motor wheel 23.

[0145] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the bracket 4 includes:

[0146] External fixing plates 41 are arranged opposite to each other;

[0147] Connecting post 42, the connecting post 42 is symmetrically connected to both sides between the two outer fixing plates 41;

[0148] The outer rotating base 43 is rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two outer fixed plates 41 respectively;

[0149] The wire rope 3 is connected to the outer rotating seat 43 via the outer rope ring 32.

[0150] In this invention, the outer fixing plate 41 has an overall “∧” shaped structure.

[0151] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the clamping device 5 includes:

[0152] The upper part of the clamp 51 is slidably connected to two connecting posts 42;

[0153] The clamping motor 52 is fixedly connected to one side of the upper part of the clamping base 51;

[0154] A clamping motor gear 53 is connected to the output shaft of a clamping motor 52;

[0155] The bevel gear shaft 54 ​​is connected to the outside of the motor gear 53 via a bracket;

[0156] Upper gear 55 is fixedly mounted above bevel gear shaft 54 ​​and meshes with clamping motor gear 53.

[0157] Lower bevel gear 56 is fixedly installed below bevel gear shaft 54;

[0158] Rotary ring assembly 57 is connected to the lower part of clamp 51;

[0159] Drive component 58 is used to drive the rotating ring component 57 to open and close;

[0160] Shaft bracket 59 is connected to clamp 51 below the lower bevel gear 56;

[0161] The clamping motor 52 is connected to the control device, which controls the direction of rotation of the output shaft of the clamping motor 52; one end of the drive assembly 58 is connected to the lower bevel gear 56, and the other end of the drive assembly 58 is connected to the rotating ring assembly 57.

[0162] In this invention, the bevel gear shaft 54 ​​is rotatably connected to the bracket.

[0163] Specifically, such as Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the rotating ring assembly 57 includes:

[0164] The outer rotating ring 571 is symmetrically slidably engaged at both ends of the lower side of the clamp 51;

[0165] The inner rotating ring 572 is slidably engaged with the middle end of the other side of the lower part of the clamp 51;

[0166] The outer half gear 573 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the two outer rotating rings 571 respectively, and the outer half gear 573 is located inside the clamp 51.

[0167] The inner half gear 574 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rotating ring 572 and is located inside the clamp 51.

[0168] In this invention, the outer rotating ring 571 and the inner rotating ring 572 slide in an arc along the corresponding sides of the clamp 51;

[0169] Specifically, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, it also includes a plurality of rollers 575 that are rotatably connected to the inner sides of the outer rotating ring 571 and the inner rotating ring 572, respectively;

[0170] The external half gear 573 is a quarter-turn gear of the external rotating ring 571;

[0171] The internal half gear 574 is a quarter-turn gear of the internal rotating ring 572.

[0172] In this invention, an anti-slip pad is connected to the outer side of the roller 575.

[0173] Specifically, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the driving component 58 includes:

[0174] Inner shaft 581 is rotatably connected to clamp 51 and shaft bracket 59;

[0175] The outer shaft 582 is rotatably mounted on the inner shaft 581.

[0176] Short shaft 583 is rotatably mounted in clamp 51;

[0177] Upper shaft 584 is rotatably mounted in clamp 51 above short shaft 583;

[0178] External bevel gear 585 is fixedly connected to one end of inner shaft 581, and external bevel gear 585 meshes with one end of lower bevel gear 56.

[0179] Intermediate gear 586 is fixedly connected to the other end of inner shaft 581, and intermediate gear 586 meshes with inner half gear 574.

[0180] The inner bevel gear 587 is fixedly connected to one end of the outer sleeve shaft 582, and the inner bevel gear 587 is meshed with the other end of the lower bevel gear 56.

[0181] The right external gear 588 is fixedly connected to the other end of the outer sleeve shaft 582, and the right external gear 588 meshes with the external half gear 573 near the end of the clamping motor 52.

[0182] Left external gear 589 is fixedly connected to short shaft 583, and left external gear 589 meshes with external half gear 573 at the end away from clamping motor 52.

[0183] The upper left gear 58a is fixedly connected to one end of the upper shaft 584 and meshes with the upper left gear 589.

[0184] The upper right gear 58b is fixedly connected to the other end of the upper shaft 584, and the upper right gear 58b meshes with the right external gear 588.

[0185] Among them, the outer bevel gear 585 and the inner bevel gear 587 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0186] In this invention, all connections referred to are fixed connections, movable connections, or detachable connections. Fixed connections are welded connections or directly processed into an integral structure; movable connections or detachable connections are hinged connections, threaded connections, bayonet connections, plug-in connections, bolt assembly connections, or screw connections.

[0187] Furthermore, from the inside out, injection molding layer, anti-rust layer, waterproof layer, and warning layer are sequentially provided on the outer surfaces of the lifting frame 1, adjusting device 2, wire rope 3, bracket 4, and clamping device 5. The warning layer is coated with fluorescent powder.

[0188] Specifically, a wear-resistant polymer material is injection molded onto the injection-molded layer; the anti-rust layer includes an epoxy zinc-rich primer and a chlorinated rubber topcoat, as well as an epoxy micaceous iron oxide intermediate coat located between the epoxy zinc-rich primer and the chlorinated rubber topcoat; the waterproof layer is a polyurethane waterproof coating; and the warning layer is a reflective warning tape, reflective film, or reflective paint of a single color or a mixture of multiple colors.

[0189] In summary, a more specific embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

[0190] Before using the above-mentioned automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles, the completed device needs to be transported to the designated working location using appropriate handling equipment or manually.

[0191] In use, the operator first connects the lifting ring 151 to the hook of the hull articulated crane, and then controls the rope winding motor 22 to start working through the control equipment. The rotation of the rope winding motor 22 drives the motor wheel 23 to rotate, and the motor wheel 23 drives the two internal threaded rotating blocks 24 to rotate through the transmission belt 26. The two internal threaded rotating blocks 24 drive the rope winding adjusting rod 25 connected to them to lift and lower, thereby realizing the synchronous lifting and lowering of the two double ear seats 27.

[0192] When placing the underwater vehicle 6, the operator first opens the two clamping devices 5 and moves them directly above the underwater vehicle 6 to start working. During the operation: the operator first adjusts the position of the two clamping devices 5 on the connecting column 42 according to the different lengths of the underwater vehicle 6. If the length of the underwater vehicle 6 is larger, the distance between the two clamping seats 51 is greater. After the position of the two clamping devices 5 is adjusted.

[0193] As per the instruction manual Figure 6 ~Instruction manual attached Figure 9 As shown, the operator then controls the two clamping motors 52 to start working via the control equipment. The clamping motors 52 rotate, driving the clamping motor gears 53 to rotate. The clamping motor gears 53 then drive the upper gear 55 and lower bevel gear 56 to rotate on the bracket. The lower bevel gear 56 then drives the outer bevel gear 585 and inner bevel gear 587, which are meshed with it, to rotate. This causes the outer shaft 582, which is fixedly connected to the inner bevel gear 587, and the inner shaft 581, which is fixedly connected to the outer bevel gear 585, to rotate in opposite directions. This causes the inner shaft 581 to drive the middle gear 586, which is fixedly connected to it, and the outer shaft 582 to drive the right outer gear 588, which is fixedly connected to it, to rotate in opposite directions. Simultaneously, the right... The external gear 588 drives the upper left gear 58a to rotate through the upper right gear 58b and the upper shaft 584, thereby driving the upper left gear 58a to rotate the left external gear 589. At this time, the left external gear 589 and the right external gear 588 rotate in the same direction. Meanwhile, the middle gear 586 drives the inner half gear 574 to rotate, and the inner half gear 574 drives the inner rotating ring 572 fixedly connected to it to rotate 90 degrees. The left external gear 589 and the right external gear 588 respectively drive the outer half gear 573 meshed with it to drive the two outer rotating rings 571 to rotate 90 degrees. At this time, the two clamping devices 5 are in the open state. Then, the device is lifted to the top of the underwater vehicle 6 by the hull folding arm crane.

[0194] When the two clamping devices 5 clamp the underwater vehicle 6, the operator controls the output shaft of the clamping motor 52 to rotate in the opposite direction via the control equipment. This causes the lower bevel gear 56 to drive the drive assembly 58 to start working. The drive assembly 58 drives the outer rotating ring 571 and the inner rotating ring 572 to rotate 90 degrees. The outer rotating ring 571 and the inner rotating ring 572 gradually reach below the underwater vehicle 6. The rollers 575 on the outer rotating ring 571 and the inner rotating ring 572 make rolling contact with the underwater vehicle 6. The rollers 575 reduce friction. Over time, the outer rotating ring 571 and the inner rotating ring 572... Rollers 575 on the swivel ring 572 support and clamp the underwater vehicle 6. Two clamping devices 5 make the underwater vehicle 6 more stable when it is clamped and moved. Finally, the lifting frame 1, the adjusting device 2 connected to the lifting frame 1, the wire rope 3, the bracket 4, the clamping devices 5 and the underwater vehicle 6 are moved to the designated position by the folding arm on the ship. Then, the two clamping motors 52 are controlled by the control equipment to rotate, which drives the outer swivel ring 571 and the inner swivel ring 572 to rotate 90 degrees, so that the underwater vehicle 6 can be released into the sea, completing the deployment.

[0195] During the above-mentioned use, as per the instruction manual... Figure 2 Included with instruction manual Figure 3 As shown, the operator can adjust the angle between the wire rope 3 and the horizontal plane according to the specific usage conditions. When the double ear seat 27 rises, the distance between the pulley 11 and the outer rope ring 32 increases, and the wire rope 3 becomes slack. When the lifting ring 151 and the crossbeam 12 are lifted, the angle between the wire rope 3 and the horizontal plane decreases. When the double ear seat 27 falls, the distance between the pulley 11 and the outer rope ring 32 decreases, and the wire rope 3 is tightened. When the lifting ring 151 and the crossbeam 12 are lifted, the angle between the wire rope 3 and the horizontal plane increases.

[0196] Throughout the entire implementation process described above, as time goes by and the deployment device is used for an extended period of time, it is necessary to conduct regular inspections and maintenance of the invention. If any loose or deformed components are found, the operator only needs to adjust and repair the components of the invention.

[0197] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles, comprising control equipment, characterized in that, Also includes: The lifting frame (1) has pulleys (11) rotatably connected at the four corners below it; Adjustment device (2), which is installed on the lifting frame (1) and is used to adjust the horizontal angle of the wire rope (3); Wire rope (3), one end of each wire rope (3) passes over the corresponding pulley (11) and is connected to the adjustment device (2); Bracket (4), the four upper corners of bracket (4) are respectively connected to the corresponding ends of the wire rope (3); Clamping device (5), which is installed on bracket (4) respectively, is used to clamp and place underwater vehicle (6); The adjusting device (2) and the clamping device (5) are both connected to the control equipment.

2. The automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting frame (1) includes: The cross frame (12) has symmetrically provided internal threaded rotating block mounting grooves on the middle of both sides; Pulley frame (13) is rotatably mounted at the four lower corners of the cross frame (12); Connecting plate (14), the connecting plate (14) is symmetrically connected above the two short bars of the cross frame (12); Lifting component (15) is connected above the two connecting plates (12), and a lifting ring (151) is connected to the lifting component (15); The pulley (11) is rotatably mounted on the pulley frame (13).

3. The automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The regulating device (2) includes: The motor frame (21) is connected directly below the crossbar (12); Rope winding motor (22) is mounted on motor frame (21); The motor wheel (23) is connected to the output shaft of the rope winding motor (22); Internal threaded rotating blocks (24) are rotatably connected in the internal threaded rotating block mounting slots of the cross frame (12); The rope winding adjustment rod (25) is threadedly connected to each internal threaded rotating block (24); A drive belt (26) surrounds two internally threaded rotating blocks (24) and a motor wheel (23); Among them, the rope winding motor (22) is connected to the control device, which is used to control the direction of rotation of the output shaft of the rope winding motor (22).

4. The automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that, The regulating device (2) further includes: Double ear seat (27), the double ear seat (27) is connected to the lower end of the two rope winding adjustment rods (25) respectively; The lower rotating seat (28) is rotatably connected to both ends of the two double-eared seats (27). The non-rotating connection end of the lower swivel (28) is connected to the wire rope (3) through the inner rope ring (31).

5. The automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that, The motor wheel (23) is a gear; The external surface of the internal threaded rotating block (24) is provided with external teeth, and the internal threaded section is provided inside the internal threaded rotating block (24); The upper section of the rope-retracting adjustment rod (25) is provided with an external thread section that mates with the internal threaded rotating block (24), and the lower section is a smooth cylindrical shape; One end face of the transmission belt (26) is provided with external teeth that match the internal threaded rotating block (24) and the motor wheel (23).

6. The automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (4) includes: The outer fixing plates (41) are arranged opposite to each other; Connecting column (42), the connecting column (42) is symmetrically connected on both sides between the two outer fixing plates (41); The outer rotating base (43) is rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two outer fixed plates (41); The wire rope (3) is connected to the outer rotating seat (43) through the outer rope loop (32).

7. The automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping device (5) includes: The upper part of the clamp (51) is slidably connected to two connecting columns (42); A clamping motor (52) is fixedly connected to one side of the upper part of the clamping base (51); A clamping motor gear (53) is connected to the output shaft of the clamping motor (52); The bevel gear shaft (54) is connected to the outside of the motor gear (53) via a bracket; The upper gear (55) is fixedly mounted above the bevel gear shaft (54) and meshes with the clamping motor gear (53). The lower bevel gear (56) is fixedly installed below the bevel gear shaft (54); Rotary ring assembly (57) is connected to the lower part of clamp (51); The drive assembly (58) is used to drive the rotating ring assembly (57) to open and close; Shaft bracket (59) is connected to the clamp (51) below the lower bevel gear (56); The clamping motor (52) is connected to the control device, which is used to control the direction of rotation of the output shaft of the clamping motor (52); one end of the drive assembly (58) is connected to the lower bevel gear (56) for transmission, and the other end of the drive assembly (58) is connected to the rotating ring assembly (57) for transmission.

8. The automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (57) includes: The outer rotating ring (571) is symmetrically slidably engaged at both ends of the lower side of the clamp (51); The inner rotating ring (572) is slidably engaged with the middle end of the other side of the lower part of the clamp (51); The external half gear (573) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the two outer rotating rings (571) respectively, and the external half gear (573) is located inside the clamp (51); The inner half gear (574) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rotating ring (572) and is located inside the clamp (51).

9. An automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes multiple rollers (575) that are rotatably connected to the inner sides of the outer rotating ring (571) and the inner rotating ring (572); The external half gear (573) is a quarter-turn gear of the external rotating ring (571); The inner half gear (574) is a quarter-turn gear of the inner rotating ring (572).

10. An automatic deployment device for underwater vehicles according to claim 7, characterized in that, The driving component (58) includes: The inner shaft (581) is rotatably connected to the clamp (51) and the shaft bracket (59); The outer shaft (582) is rotatably mounted on the inner shaft (581); The short shaft (583) is rotatably mounted in the clamp (51); The upper shaft (584) is rotatably mounted in the clamp (51) above the short shaft (583); An external bevel gear (585) is fixedly connected to one end of an inner shaft (581), and the external bevel gear (585) meshes with one end of a lower bevel gear (56). Intermediate gear (586) is fixedly connected to the other end of the inner shaft (581), and the intermediate gear (586) meshes with the inner half gear (574). The inner bevel gear (587) is fixedly connected to one end of the outer sleeve shaft (582), and the inner bevel gear (587) meshes with the other end of the lower bevel gear (56). The right external gear (588) is fixedly connected to the other end of the outer sleeve shaft (582), and the right external gear (588) meshes with the external half gear (573) near the end of the clamping motor (52); The left external gear (589) is fixedly connected to the short shaft (583) and meshes with the external half gear (573) at the end away from the clamping motor (52). The upper left gear (58a) is fixedly connected to one end of the upper shaft (584), and the upper left gear (58a) meshes with the outer left gear (589); The upper right gear (58b) is fixedly connected to the other end of the upper shaft (584), and the upper right gear (58b) meshes with the right external gear (588). The outer bevel gear (585) and the inner bevel gear (587) are arranged opposite to each other.

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