Underwater wireless photoelectric integrated information and energy transmission device

By integrating LED light modules, radio modules, and laser modules through a wireless optoelectronic integrated signal transmission device, long-distance optical vision guidance, low-speed communication, short-range high-speed communication, and wireless charging for underwater unmanned vehicles are realized. This solves the problems of endurance and information interaction for underwater unmanned vehicles and meets the needs of underwater long-term residence systems.

CN121966736AActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01ZHEJIANG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202610396202.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-03-30
Publication Date
2026-05-01
Estimated Expiration
2046-03-30

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Technical Problem

The endurance of underwater unmanned vehicles is limited by the capacity of rechargeable batteries, and existing contact charging methods are difficult to achieve effective information exchange and energy replenishment in complex underwater environments, which cannot meet the needs of underwater long-term residence systems.

Method used

It adopts a wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device, which integrates LED light module, radio module and laser module to realize long-distance optical vision guidance, long-distance low-speed optical communication, short-distance high-speed optical communication and wireless power supply, and non-contact data transmission and charging through optoelectronic transmitting and receiving components.

Benefits of technology

It enables information exchange and energy replenishment for underwater unmanned vehicles, increases underwater dwell time, solves the problem of underwater visual guidance, and realizes long-distance low-speed and short-distance high-speed data transmission and wireless charging, and has optical guidance and optical communication functions.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an underwater wireless photoelectric integrated information and energy transmission device which comprises a photoelectric transmitting assembly and a photoelectric receiving assembly, and an optical vision guiding module, a wireless communication module and a wireless charging module are integrated on the photoelectric transmitting assembly and the photoelectric receiving assembly respectively. The wireless communication module is arranged in a central optical axis area of the photoelectric transmitting assembly and the photoelectric receiving assembly, and the wireless charging module is arranged on the periphery of the wireless communication module in a surrounding mode. The wireless photoelectric transmitting assembly and the wireless photoelectric receiving assembly are respectively arranged on the resident docking station and the underwater unmanned vehicle, so that light visual guidance of the underwater unmanned vehicle and long-distance low-speed data transmission between the underwater unmanned vehicle and the resident docking station are realized, and the problem of underwater wireless power supply is solved; the underwater residence time of the underwater unmanned vehicle is prolonged; and close-range high-speed data transmission between the unmanned underwater vehicle and the resident docking station is realized.
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An underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of underwater wireless communication and energy transmission technology, and in particular to an underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and energy transmission device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of marine resources, the demand for long-term underwater deployment of unmanned underwater vehicles is becoming increasingly urgent. Among these issues, information exchange and energy replenishment of underwater equipment are key problems that need to be addressed in long-term underwater deployment systems.

[0003] Currently, underwater unmanned vehicles (UAVs) primarily use rechargeable batteries as their power source. Their endurance is limited by the capacity of their onboard batteries. After each mission, the UAV needs to be recovered onto a deck for data upload and battery recharging. Data upload and battery charging are mostly done via wired contact, which is difficult to implement in complex underwater environments and cannot meet the information exchange and energy replenishment requirements of long-term underwater systems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated information and energy transmission device of the present invention integrates an LED light module, a radio module, and a laser module based on wireless optical communication technology and wireless energy transmission technology. It realizes the functions of long-distance optical vision guidance, long-distance low-speed optical communication, short-distance high-speed optical communication, and wireless energy replenishment, thereby providing a solution for information interaction and energy replenishment during the long-term underwater stay of underwater unmanned vehicles.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and energy transmission device, comprising: an optoelectronic transmitting component installed on an underwater docking station; and an optoelectronic receiving component installed on an underwater unmanned vehicle (UAV). Each of the optoelectronic transmitting and receiving components integrates: a light vision guidance module for guiding the UAV to dock with the underwater docking station; a wireless communication module for non-contact data transmission between the optoelectronic transmitting and receiving components; and a wireless charging module for wireless charging of the UAV. The wireless communication module is located in the central optical axis region of the optoelectronic transmitting and receiving components, and the wireless charging module is arranged around the outer periphery of the wireless communication module.

[0006] Preferably, the photoelectric transmitting component includes: a first gimbal, the end of which is fixed to an underwater docking station; a first bracket connected to the first gimbal; a first sealed chamber assembly housed within the first bracket to provide a sealed environment for the photoelectric transmitting component; and a first wireless photoelectric integrated assembly installed inside the first sealed chamber assembly. The photoelectric receiving component includes: a second gimbal, the end of which is fixed to an underwater unmanned vehicle; a second bracket connected to the second gimbal; a second sealed chamber assembly housed within the second bracket to provide a sealed environment for the photoelectric receiving component; a second wireless photoelectric integrated assembly installed inside the second sealed chamber assembly; and a camera assembly fixed to the side of the second bracket.

[0007] Preferably, the first sealed chamber assembly includes: a first main chamber body fitted inside a first bracket; a first rear end cover fixed to the rear end of the first main chamber body; a first front end cover fixed to the front end of the first main chamber body; and a first front end shell assembly fixed to the front end of the first front end cover, the interior of the first front end shell assembly being an annular sealed space; the second sealed chamber assembly includes: a second main chamber body fitted inside a second bracket; a second rear end cover fixed to the rear end of the second main chamber body; a second front end cover fixed to the front end of the second main chamber body; and a second front end shell assembly fixed to the front end of the second front end cover, the interior of the second front end shell assembly being an annular sealed space.

[0008] Preferably, the first wireless optoelectronic integrated component includes a first lens assembly, a first LED module, a first laser module, a first communication circuit, a first wireless charging module, and a first charging circuit. The first lens assembly is mounted on the first front end cover, the first LED module and the first laser module are located behind the first lens assembly, the first communication circuit and the first charging circuit are located inside the first main cabin, and the first wireless charging module is located within the annular sealed space of the first front end shell assembly. The second wireless optoelectronic integrated component includes a second lens assembly, a second LED module, a second laser module, a second communication circuit, a second wireless charging module, and a second charging circuit. The second lens assembly is mounted on the second front end cover, the second LED module and the second laser module are located behind the second lens assembly, the second communication circuit and the second charging circuit are located inside the second main cabin, and the second wireless charging module is located within the annular sealed space of the second front end shell assembly. The camera assembly of the optoelectronic receiving component uses the LED light signal emitted by the second LED module of the optoelectronic transmitting component as a light visual guidance target. After receiving the LED light signal, it feeds the signal back to the underwater unmanned vehicle, thereby guiding the underwater unmanned vehicle to dock with the underwater docking station.

[0009] Preferably, the first front-end housing assembly includes a first clamping ring and a first front-end housing. The first clamping ring is fixed to the front-end surface of the first front-end cover, and the first front-end housing is fixed to the first clamping ring, forming an annular sealed space with the first clamping ring. The second front-end housing assembly includes a second clamping ring and a second front-end housing. The second clamping ring is fixed to the front-end surface of the second front-end cover, and the second front-end housing is fixed to the second clamping ring, forming an annular sealed space with the second clamping ring.

[0010] Preferably, the first sealed chamber assembly further includes a first lens cleaning mechanism, which includes multiple first servo motors and multiple first brush strips, circumferentially distributed on the first front end cover, with one end of each brush strip fixed to the servo disc of a first servo motor; the second sealed chamber assembly further includes a second lens cleaning mechanism, which includes multiple second servo motors and multiple second brush strips, circumferentially distributed on the second front end cover, with one end of each brush strip selectively fixed to the servo disc of a second servo motor; the first sealed chamber assembly further includes a first shielding assembly, which includes a first metal shielding plate and a first shielding spring, with the first metal shielding plate disposed on the first main chamber body. Internally, a first shielding spring is disposed inside the first main body and sleeved on the outer periphery of the first shielding spring; a first metal shielding plate and a first shielding spring divide the first main body into two compartments, and a first communication circuit and a first charging circuit are respectively disposed in the two compartments; the second sealed compartment assembly also includes a second shielding assembly, which includes a second metal shielding plate and a second shielding spring. The second metal shielding plate is disposed inside the second main body, and the second shielding spring is disposed inside the second main body and sleeved on the outer periphery of the second shielding spring; the second metal shielding plate and the second shielding spring divide the second main body into two compartments, and a second communication circuit and a second charging circuit are respectively disposed in the two compartments.

[0011] Preferably, the first wireless optoelectronic integrated component further includes a first connector component, which is fixed to the rear end face of the first rear end cover; the second wireless optoelectronic integrated component further includes a second connector component, which is fixed to the rear end face of the second rear end cover.

[0012] Preferably, the first laser module and the second laser module are bidirectional data transmission modules.

[0013] Preferably, both the first and second watertight connector assemblies are watertight connector assemblies, serving as interfaces for data and energy transmission between the optoelectronic transmitting assembly and the docking station, and as interfaces for data and energy transmission between the optoelectronic receiving assembly and the underwater unmanned vehicle.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device of the present invention, by setting wireless optoelectronic transmitting components and wireless optoelectronic receiving components on the docking station and the underwater unmanned vehicle respectively, and by introducing an LED light module, realizes optical visual guidance of the underwater unmanned vehicle and long-distance low-speed data transmission with the docking station, enabling the underwater unmanned vehicle to transmit data during the recovery process; by introducing a wireless charging module, the problem of underwater wireless power supply is solved, and the underwater dwell time of the underwater unmanned vehicle is improved; by introducing a laser module, the problem of short-distance high-speed data transmission that cannot be achieved due to the bandwidth limitation of LED light sources is solved, and short-distance high-speed data transmission between the underwater unmanned vehicle and the docking station is realized.

[0015] 2. The receiver camera assembly of this invention uses the LED light source of the transmitter assembly as the optical visual guidance target. After receiving the LED light signal, it feeds it back to the underwater unmanned vehicle, thereby guiding the underwater unmanned vehicle to dock with the docking station, solving the underwater visual guidance problem and realizing the underwater autonomous recovery of the underwater unmanned vehicle.

[0016] 3. This invention integrates an LED light module, a wireless charging module, and a laser module, enabling wireless transmission of both signal and power between the transmitting and receiving components. This not only achieves underwater wireless charging and data transmission but also accommodates both long-distance low-speed and short-distance high-speed data transmission. Furthermore, it enables a single device to simultaneously possess optical guidance and optical communication functions.

[0017] 4. Through structural optimization design, this invention places the LED and laser modules at the center of the sealed cabin and the wireless charging module on the outer periphery of the sealed cabin, enabling simultaneous data transmission when the unmanned aerial vehicle is charging at close range, thus realizing wireless transmission of data and energy. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 is a reference diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the photoelectric transmitting component in the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the photoelectric receiving component in the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first lens cleaning mechanism in the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second lens cleaning mechanism in the present invention; Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shielding component in the present invention; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second shielding component in the present invention; In the figures: 100, first gimbal; 200, first bracket; 300, first sealed chamber assembly; 400, first wireless photoelectric integrated assembly; 500, second gimbal; 600, second bracket; 700, second sealed chamber assembly; 800, second wireless photoelectric integrated assembly; 900, camera assembly; 310, first main chamber; 320, first rear end cover; 330, first front end cover; 340, first front end housing assembly; 350, first lens cleaning mechanism; 360, first shielding component; 341, first clamping ring; 342 351. First front housing; 352. First servo motor; 361. First brush bar; 362. First metal shielding plate; 410. First lens assembly; 420. First LED module; 430. First laser module; 440. First communication circuit; 450. First wireless charging module; 460. First charging circuit; 470. First connector assembly; 710. Second main body; 720. Second rear end cover; 730. Second front end cover; 740. Second front housing Components; 750, Second lens cleaning mechanism; 760, Second shielding assembly; 741, Second clamping ring; 742, Second front end housing; 751, Second servo motor; 752, Second brush bar; 761, Second metal shielding plate; 762, Second shielding spring; 810, Second lens assembly; 820, Second LED module; 830, Second laser module; 840, Second communication circuit; 850, Second wireless charging module; 860, Second charging circuit; 870, Second connector assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0020] For ease of understanding, in the following description, the end of the transmitting component facing the receiving component will be called the front end and the other end will be called the back end; similarly, the end of the receiving component facing the transmitting component will be called the front end and the other end will be called the back end.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, this embodiment relates to an underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and energy transmission device, which includes an optoelectronic transmitting component and an optoelectronic receiving component. The optoelectronic transmitting component is installed on an underwater docking station, and the optoelectronic receiving component is installed on an underwater unmanned vehicle.

[0022] The photoelectric transmitting component includes a first gimbal 100, a first support 200, a first sealed cabin assembly 300, and a first wireless photoelectric integrated assembly 400. One end of the first gimbal 100 is fixed to the docking station, and the other end is connected to the first support 200. The first sealed cabin assembly 300 is housed inside the first support 200. The first wireless photoelectric integrated assembly 400 is installed inside the first sealed cabin assembly 300. The first wireless photoelectric integrated assembly 400 integrates a light vision guidance module for guiding the underwater unmanned vehicle to dock with the underwater docking station, a wireless communication module for non-contact data transmission between the photoelectric transmitting component and the photoelectric receiving component, and a wireless charging module for wireless charging of the underwater unmanned vehicle.

[0023] The optoelectronic receiving component includes a second gimbal 500, a second bracket 600, a second sealed cabin assembly 700, a second wireless optoelectronic integrated assembly 800, and a camera assembly 900. One end of the second gimbal 500 is fixed to the underwater unmanned vehicle, and the other end is connected to the second bracket 600. The second sealed cabin assembly 700 is fitted inside the second bracket 600. The second wireless optoelectronic integrated assembly 800 is installed inside the second sealed cabin assembly 700. The camera assembly 900 is fixed to the side of the second bracket 600. The second wireless optoelectronic integrated assembly 800 also integrates a light vision guidance module for guiding the underwater unmanned vehicle to dock with the underwater docking station, a wireless communication module for non-contact data transmission between the optoelectronic transmitting assembly and the optoelectronic receiving assembly, and a wireless charging module for wireless charging of the underwater unmanned vehicle.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment, the first sealed chamber assembly 300 includes a first main chamber 310, a first rear end cover 320, a first front end cover 330, and a first front end shell assembly 340. The first main chamber 310 is fitted inside the first bracket 200. The first rear end cover 320 and the first front end cover 330 are respectively fixed to the rear end and the front end of the first main chamber 310. The first front end shell assembly 340 is fixed to the front end of the first front end cover 330. The interior of the first front end shell assembly 340 is an annular sealed space.

[0025] As shown in Figure 4, the second sealed chamber assembly 700 includes a second main chamber 710, a second rear end cover 720, a second front end cover 730, and a second front end shell assembly 740. The second main chamber 710 is fitted inside the second bracket 600. The second rear end cover 720 and the second front end cover 730 are respectively fixed to the rear end and the front end of the second main chamber 710. The second front end shell assembly 740 is fixed to the front end of the second front end cover 730. The interior of the second front end shell assembly 740 is an annular sealed space.

[0026] Specifically, the first wireless optoelectronic integrated component 400 includes a first lens component 410, a first LED module 420, a first laser module 430, a first communication circuit 440, a first wireless charging module 450, and a first charging circuit 460. The first lens component 410 is mounted on the first front cover 330. The first LED module 420 and the first laser module 430 are located behind the first lens component 410. The first communication circuit 440 and the first charging circuit 460 are located inside the first main body 310. The first wireless charging module 450 is located in the annular sealed space of the first front housing component 340. The first LED module 420 and the first laser module 430 are electrically connected to the first communication circuit 440, and the first wireless charging module 450 and the first charging circuit 460 are electrically connected.

[0027] Specifically, the second wireless optoelectronic integrated component 800 includes a second lens assembly 810, a second LED module 820, a second laser module 830, a second communication circuit 840, a second wireless charging module 850, and a second charging circuit 860. The second lens assembly 810 is mounted on the second front end cover 730. The second LED module 820 and the second laser module 830 are located behind the second lens assembly 810. The second communication circuit 840 and the second charging circuit 860 are located inside the second main body 710. The second wireless charging module 850 is located in the annular sealed space of the second front end housing assembly 740. The second LED module 820 and the second laser module 830 are electrically connected to the second communication circuit 840, and the second wireless charging module 850 is electrically connected to the second charging circuit 860.

[0028] The first LED module 420 and the second LED module 820 of the present invention are respectively disposed after the first lens assembly 410 and the second lens assembly 810. There is a sealing structure between the first lens assembly 410 and the first front end cover 330, and between the second lens assembly 810 and the second front end cover 730. This not only allows the first LED module 420 and the second LED module 820 to work normally underwater, but also reduces light loss.

[0029] In this embodiment, the camera component 900 of the photoelectric receiving component uses the LED light source of the photoelectric emitting component as a light vision guidance target. After receiving the LED light signal, it feeds it back to the underwater unmanned vehicle, thereby guiding the underwater unmanned vehicle to dock with the docking station. Simultaneously, the first LED module 420 can wirelessly communicate with the second LED module 820, enabling long-distance, low-speed data transmission between the underwater unmanned vehicle and the base station during the recovery process. Furthermore, the camera component 900 can also communicate with the underwater unmanned vehicle for underwater image acquisition, providing visual data for marine research.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first laser module 430 and the second laser module 830 are respectively disposed after the first lens assembly 410 and the second lens assembly 810. A sealing structure 730 exists between the first lens assembly 410 and the first front end cover 330, and between the second lens assembly 810 and the second front end cover. This not only ensures the normal operation of the laser modules underwater but also reduces light loss. The first laser module 430 and the second laser module 830 are bidirectional data transmission modules, enabling non-contact, high-speed data transmission between the underwater unmanned vehicle and the docking station after docking.

[0031] The first wireless charging module 450 and the second wireless charging module 850 are respectively disposed in the annular sealed space of the first front-end housing assembly 340 and the second front-end housing assembly 740. Due to the annular structure design of the first front-end housing assembly 340 and the second front-end housing assembly 740, the light window range of the first LED module 420, the second LED module 820, the first laser module 430, and the second laser module 830 is avoided, so that the underwater unmanned vehicle can perform high-speed data transmission while performing non-contact charging, realizing non-contact signal and power transmission between the underwater unmanned vehicle and the docking station.

[0032] The first LED module 420 and the second LED module 820 of this invention can adopt the HCCLS-MOD03 series developed by Shenzhen Huachuang Xinguang Technology Co., Ltd., the camera component 900 can adopt the FPCTE-CT3022 high-definition underwater camera developed by Fuguang Precision Instruments (China) Co., Ltd., the first laser module 430, the second laser module 830, the first communication circuit 440 and the second communication circuit 840 can adopt the LC50CCA-50 / 40WD series developed by Wuhan Liubo Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd., and the first wireless charging module 450, the second wireless charging module 850, the first charging circuit 460 and the second charging circuit 860 can adopt the waterproof 1200W-48V-20A wireless charging series developed by Qingdao Luyu Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

[0033] The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device of the present invention avoids interference between the wireless communication module (LED) and the wireless charging module by placing the wireless communication module (LED) and the laser module at the center of the sealed chamber, and the wireless charging module at the outer periphery of the sealed chamber, thus achieving simultaneous wireless signal and power transmission. Furthermore, by placing the wireless charging module within the annular housing at the front end of the wireless communication module, the wireless charging module avoids the light window area, preventing an increase in the radial dimension of the structure and improving the compactness and space utilization of the structure.

[0034] Additionally, the first front-end housing assembly 340 includes a first clamping ring 341 and a first front-end housing 342. The first clamping ring 341 is fixed to the front-end surface of the first front-end cover 330, and the first front-end housing 342 is fixed to the first clamping ring 341, forming an annular sealed space with the first clamping ring 341. The second front-end housing assembly 740 includes a second clamping ring 741 and a second front-end housing 742. The second clamping ring 741 is fixed to the front-end surface of the second front-end cover 730, and the second front-end housing 742 is fixed to the second clamping ring 741, forming an annular sealed space with the second clamping ring 741.

[0035] The first front-end housing assembly 340 and the second front-end housing assembly 740 of the present invention, through the structural design of the clamping ring and the housing, make the front-end housing assembly present a ring structure, avoiding the light window range of the LED module and the laser module, so that the underwater unmanned vehicle can perform high-speed data transmission while performing non-contact charging, thereby realizing non-contact signal and energy transmission between the underwater unmanned vehicle and the docking station.

[0036] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in this embodiment, the first sealed chamber assembly 300 further includes a first lens cleaning mechanism 350. The first lens cleaning mechanism 350 includes four first servo motors 351 and four first brush strips 352, which are evenly distributed circumferentially on the first front end cover 330. One end of each brush strip 352 is fixed to the servo disc of the first servo motor 351. The second sealed chamber assembly 700 further includes a second lens cleaning mechanism 750. The second lens cleaning mechanism 750 includes four second servo motors 751 and four second brush strips 752, which are evenly distributed circumferentially on the second front end cover 730. One end of each brush strip 752 is fixed to the servo disc of the second servo motor 751.

[0037] The first lens cleaning mechanism 350 and the second lens cleaning mechanism 750 of the present invention are respectively provided with multiple servo motors and corresponding brush strips for cleaning the surfaces of the first lens assembly 410 and the second lens assembly 810. Since the underwater unmanned vehicle needs to stay underwater for a long time, it is necessary to clean the lens assembly when necessary to prevent marine microorganisms and other foreign matter from affecting the light transmission effect of the lens assembly.

[0038] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, in this embodiment, the first sealed chamber assembly 300 further includes a first shielding assembly 360. The first shielding assembly 360 includes a first metal shielding plate 361 and a first shielding spring 362. The first metal shielding plate 361 is disposed inside the first main chamber 310, and the first shielding spring 362 is disposed inside the first main chamber 310 and sleeved on the outer periphery of the first shielding spring 362. The first metal shielding plate 361 and the first shielding spring 362 divide the first main chamber 310 into two compartments, and the first communication circuit 440 and the first charging circuit 460 are respectively disposed in the two compartments. The second sealed chamber assembly 700 also includes a second shielding assembly 760, which includes a second metal shielding plate 761 and a second shielding spring 762. The second metal shielding plate 761 is disposed inside the second main chamber 710, and the second shielding spring 762 is disposed inside the second main chamber 710 and sleeved on the outer periphery of the second shielding spring 762. The second metal shielding plate 761 and the second shielding spring 762 divide the second main chamber 710 into two compartments, and the second communication circuit 840 and the second charging circuit 860 are respectively disposed in the two compartments.

[0039] The first shielding component 360 and the second shielding component 760 of the present invention divide the first main body 310 and the second main body 710 into two compartments, and the two compartments are respectively equipped with communication circuits and charging circuits; by separating the high-voltage line from the data transmission line and performing electromagnetic shielding, electromagnetic interference can be effectively reduced and signal quality improved.

[0040] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first wireless optoelectronic integrated component 400 further includes a first connector component 470, which is fixed to the rear end face of the first rear end cover 320. The second wireless optoelectronic integrated component 800 further includes a second connector component 870, which is fixed to the rear end face of the second rear end cover 720.

[0041] The first connector assembly 470 and the second connector assembly 870 of the present invention are both watertight connector assemblies, which are respectively used as interfaces for data and energy transmission between the optoelectronic transmitting assembly and the docking station, and as interfaces for data and energy transmission between the optoelectronic receiving assembly and the underwater unmanned vehicle.

[0042] The working principle of this invention is as follows: An optoelectronic transmitting component is installed on an underwater docking station, and an optoelectronic receiving component is installed on the underwater unmanned vehicle (UAV). When the UAV completes its mission and returns to the docking station, the visual guidance devices of the optoelectronic transmitting and receiving components are activated in a timely manner to guide the UAV to dock with the docking station, simultaneously conducting long-distance, low-speed data transmission. After docking, the docking station holds the UAV securely and deactivates the visual guidance devices. Then, the wireless charging and laser communication devices are activated to wirelessly charge the UAV and conduct short-range, high-speed data transmission.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made to the technical solutions and inventive concepts of the present invention should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device, characterized in that, It includes: Photoelectric transmitter components are installed on an underwater docking station; An optoelectronic receiving component is installed on an underwater unmanned vehicle; the optoelectronic transmitting component and the optoelectronic receiving component each integrate a light vision guidance module, which is used to guide the underwater unmanned vehicle to dock with an underwater docking station. A wireless communication module is used for non-contact data transmission between a photoelectric transmitting component and a photoelectric receiving component; a wireless charging module is used for wireless charging of an underwater unmanned vehicle; wherein, the wireless communication module is disposed in the central optical axis region of the photoelectric transmitting component and the photoelectric receiving component, and the wireless charging module is disposed around the outer periphery of the wireless communication module.

2. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The photoelectric transmitting component includes: a first gimbal, the end of which is fixed to an underwater docking station; a first bracket connected to the first gimbal; a first sealed cabin component housed within the first bracket to provide a sealed environment for the photoelectric transmitting component; and a first wireless photoelectric integrated component installed inside the first sealed cabin component. The photoelectric receiving component includes: a second gimbal, the end of which is fixed to an underwater unmanned vehicle; a second bracket connected to the second gimbal; a second sealed cabin component housed within the second bracket to provide a sealed environment for the photoelectric receiving component; a second wireless photoelectric integrated component installed inside the second sealed cabin component; and a camera component fixed to the side of the second bracket.

3. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first sealed chamber assembly includes: a first main chamber body fitted inside a first bracket; a first rear end cover fixed to the rear end of the first main chamber body; a first front end cover fixed to the front end of the first main chamber body; and a first front end shell assembly fixed to the front end of the first front end cover, the interior of the first front end shell assembly being an annular sealed space. The second sealed chamber assembly includes: a second main chamber body fitted inside a second bracket; a second rear end cover fixed to the rear end of the second main chamber body; a second front end cover fixed to the front end of the second main chamber body; and a second front end shell assembly fixed to the front end of the second front end cover, the interior of the second front end shell assembly being an annular sealed space.

4. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first wireless optoelectronic integrated assembly includes a first lens assembly, a first LED module, a first laser module, a first communication circuit, a first wireless charging module, and a first charging circuit. The first lens assembly is mounted on a first front end cover. The first LED module and the first laser module are located behind the first lens assembly. The first communication circuit and the first charging circuit are located inside the first main compartment. The first wireless charging module is located within the annular sealed space of the first front end housing assembly. The second wireless optoelectronic integrated assembly includes a second lens assembly, a second LED module, a second laser module, a second communication circuit, a second wireless charging module, and a second charging circuit. The second lens assembly is mounted on a second front end cover. The second LED module and the second laser module are located on the rear side of the second lens assembly. The second communication circuit and the second charging circuit are located inside the second main cabin. The second wireless charging module is located in the annular sealed space of the second front shell assembly. The camera assembly of the photoelectric receiving assembly uses the LED light signal emitted by the second LED module of the photoelectric transmitting assembly as the optical visual guidance target. After receiving the LED light signal, it feeds it back to the underwater unmanned vehicle, thereby guiding the underwater unmanned vehicle to dock with the underwater docking station. During the docking process, the first LED module and the second LED module achieve long-distance low-speed communication. After docking is completed, the first laser module and the second laser module achieve short-distance high-speed communication.

5. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first front end housing assembly includes a first clamping ring and a first front end housing. The first clamping ring is fixed to the front end face of the first front end cover, and the first front end housing is fixed to the first clamping ring, forming an annular sealed space with the first clamping ring. The second front end housing assembly includes a second clamping ring and a second front end housing. The second clamping ring is fixed to the front end face of the second front end cover, and the second front end housing is fixed to the second clamping ring, forming an annular sealed space with the second clamping ring.

6. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first sealed chamber assembly further includes a first lens cleaning mechanism, which includes multiple first servo motors and multiple first brush strips. The multiple first brush strips are circumferentially distributed on the first front end cover, and one end of each first brush strip is fixed to the servo disc of the first servo motor. The second sealed chamber assembly further includes a second lens cleaning mechanism, which includes multiple second servo motors and multiple second brush strips. The multiple second brush strips are circumferentially distributed on the second front end cover, and one end of each second brush strip is fixed to the servo disc of the second servo motor.

7. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first sealed chamber assembly further includes a first shielding assembly, which includes a first metal shielding plate and a first shielding spring. The first metal shielding plate is disposed inside the first main chamber, and the first shielding spring is disposed inside the first main chamber and sleeved on the outer periphery of the first metal shielding plate. The first metal shielding plate and the first shielding spring divide the first main chamber into two compartments, and the first communication circuit and the first charging circuit are respectively disposed in the two compartments. The second sealed chamber assembly further includes a second shielding assembly, which includes a second metal shielding plate and a second shielding spring. The second metal shielding plate is disposed inside the second main chamber, and the second shielding spring is disposed inside the second main chamber and sleeved on the outer periphery of the second metal shielding plate. The second metal shielding plate and the second shielding spring divide the second main chamber into two compartments, and the second communication circuit and the second charging circuit are respectively disposed in the two compartments.

8. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first wireless optoelectronic integrated component further includes a first connector component, which is fixed to the rear end face of the first rear end cover; the second wireless optoelectronic integrated component further includes a second connector component, which is fixed to the rear end face of the second rear end cover.

9. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first laser module and the second laser module are bidirectional data transmission modules.

10. The underwater wireless optoelectronic integrated signal and power transmission device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first and second watertight connector assemblies are both watertight connector assemblies, used as interfaces for data and energy transmission between the optoelectronic transmitting assembly and the docking station, and as interfaces for data and energy transmission between the optoelectronic receiving assembly and the underwater unmanned vehicle.

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