Righting mechanism for airbag-inflatable microship

Abstract

The application discloses a righting mechanism of an air bag automatic inflation type micro ship and relates to the field of remote control ships, which comprises a remote control ship and a main body mechanism, an inflation mechanism and a placing bin. The main body mechanism is used for assisting the remote control ship in sailing and righting the remote control ship after the ship capsizes. The inflation mechanism is used for inflating the air bag. The air bag is stored in the placing bin to avoid damage caused by foreign matters. After the remote control ship capsizes, the air bag can be automatically inflated to right the ship body, so that the remote control ship can return to the original position. The compact structure significantly improves the survival ability and safety of the remote control ship in complex water areas.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of remote-controlled boats, and more specifically to a righting mechanism for an airbag-inflatable miniature boat. Background Technology

[0002] A remote-controlled boat is a miniature watercraft that is remotely controlled via radio. Powered by batteries or fuel, it is equipped with propellers or water jets and can maneuver flexibly on water surfaces, in pools, or in calm waters. Its core structure includes the hull (usually made of lightweight plastic or metal), a power system, a receiver, and electronic components such as servos. Users transmit signals via a handheld remote control to control the boat's acceleration, steering, starting, and stopping. Some high-end models also support programmable automatic cruise, lighting effects, or functions that simulate real boats.

[0003] Existing remote-controlled boats have certain defects in their use. When the remote-controlled boat capsizes accidentally on complex water surfaces or when the load is too heavy, it is difficult for the boat to right itself. This makes it difficult for the boat to return on its own, requiring the user to go into the water to retrieve it. As a result, remote-controlled boats are prone to being lost due to capsizing and are difficult to find. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a righting mechanism for an airbag-inflatable miniature boat to solve the problem that remote-controlled boats are difficult to retrieve after capsizing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a righting mechanism for an airbag-inflatable micro-boat, comprising a remote-controlled boat, and further comprising: a main body mechanism disposed on the remote-controlled boat for assisting the remote-controlled boat in navigation, the main body mechanism comprising a plurality of drive propellers disposed on the bottom of the remote-controlled boat; a righting mechanism disposed on the top of the remote-controlled boat for righting the capsized remote-controlled boat, the righting mechanism comprising a placement compartment opened on the top of the remote-controlled boat, the placement compartment containing an airbag fixedly disposed inside; and an inflation mechanism disposed inside the remote-controlled boat for inflating the airbag, the inflation mechanism comprising an air pump fixedly disposed inside the remote-controlled boat.

[0006] Furthermore, the main mechanism also includes a feed bin that is rotatably mounted on top of the remote-controlled boat.

[0007] Furthermore, the righting mechanism also includes a protective cover that engages with the top of the remote-controlled boat on the placement compartment; a snap-fit ​​ring is fixedly provided at the bottom of the protective cover.

[0008] Furthermore, the righting mechanism also includes a connecting strap fixedly disposed at the bottom of the protective cover, and the other end of the connecting strap is fixedly disposed inside the placement compartment.

[0009] Furthermore, the inflation mechanism also includes an inflation tube fixedly installed inside the remote-controlled boat, one end of which is fixedly installed on the airbag, and the other end of which is fixedly installed at the output end of the air pump.

[0010] Furthermore, the inflation mechanism also includes an air inlet located at the bottom of the remote-controlled boat, and a one-way control valve is fixedly installed inside the air inlet.

[0011] Furthermore, the inflation mechanism also includes a battery fixedly installed inside the remote-controlled boat, and the battery is electrically connected to the air pump.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the righting mechanism of the automatically inflatable microboat provided by this invention can be driven by a propeller at the bottom. The folded airbag inside the storage compartment is well protected. When the remote-controlled boat accidentally capsizes due to complex water conditions or excessive load, the air pump is immediately activated to continuously inflate the airbag. After the airbag expands, it continues to expand outside the boat, using buoyancy to lift the remote-controlled boat and automatically right its hull, allowing the boat to return to its destination on its own. The advantages of this design are: no manual salvage is required, completely solving the problem of difficulty in finding capsized remote-controlled boats; the airbag is stored in the storage compartment to avoid damage from foreign objects; after the remote-controlled boat capsizes, the airbag automatically inflates to right the hull, facilitating the boat's return for reuse; the overall structure is compact, significantly improving the survivability and safety of the remote-controlled boat in complex waters. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the remote-controlled boat provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a remotely controlled boat provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inflated structure of the remote-controlled boat airbag provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the placement structure of the remote-controlled boat's storage compartment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover connection structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the airbag connection structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Remote-controlled boat; 2. Feed bin; 3. Drive propeller; 4. Protective cover; 5. Air inlet; 6. Airbag; 7. Placement compartment; 8. Inflation hose; 9. Snap-fit ​​ring; 10. Connecting strap; 11. Air pump; 12. Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 As shown:

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] This invention provides a righting mechanism for an airbag-inflatable micro boat, including a remote-controlled boat 1, and further comprising: a main body mechanism, disposed on the remote-controlled boat 1 for assisting the remote-controlled boat 1 in navigation, the main body mechanism including a plurality of drive propellers 3 disposed at the bottom of the remote-controlled boat 1; a righting mechanism, disposed on the top of the remote-controlled boat 1 for righting the capsized remote-controlled boat 1, the righting mechanism including a placement compartment 7 opened on the top of the remote-controlled boat 1, the placement compartment 7 having an airbag 6 fixedly disposed inside; and an inflation mechanism, disposed inside the remote-controlled boat 1 for inflating the airbag 6, the inflation mechanism including an air pump 11 fixedly disposed inside the remote-controlled boat 1.

[0026] Meanwhile, the remote-controlled boat 1 is propelled by the drive propeller 3 at its bottom; the protective cover 4 on the placement compartment 7 is secured by the snap-fit ​​ring 9, providing good protection for the internally folded airbag 6. When the remote-controlled boat 1 capsizes due to complex water conditions or overload, the built-in tilt sensor detects the capsizing signal and immediately controls the air pump 11 to start. The one-way control valve in the air inlet 5 opens, allowing air to enter the air pump 11 through the air inlet 5 and then continuously inflate the airbag 6 through the inflation tube 8. After the airbag 6 inflates, it pushes open the protective cover 4, which is flexibly connected to the placement compartment 7 by the connecting strap 10, thus not hindering the deployment of the airbag 6 and preventing the cover from being lost. The airbag 6 continues to inflate outside the boat, using buoyancy to lift the remote-controlled boat 1 and automatically right its hull, enabling the remote-controlled boat 1 to return to its destination on its own. The advantages of this design are: no manual retrieval is required, which completely solves the problem of the remote-controlled boat 1 being difficult to find after it capsizes; the airbag 6 is stored in the storage compartment 7 and protected by the protective cover 4 to avoid damage from foreign objects; the battery 12 used for inflation powers the air pump 11, and the one-way control valve of the air inlet 5 is closed during normal navigation to prevent water from entering; the overall structure is compact, which significantly improves the survivability and safety of the remote-controlled boat 1 in complex waters.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The main structure includes a remote-controlled boat 1, a drive propeller 3, and a feed bin 2;

[0028] By incorporating a remote-controlled boat 1, users can place the boat on the water surface during fishing activities. The boat assists users in baiting the fishing spot. Several propellers 3 are installed at the bottom of the boat, allowing it to move freely on the water. A bait container 2 is rotatably connected to the top of the boat, allowing it to load bait when baiting the fishing spot. When the boat reaches a designated baiting location, the bait container 2 rotates to pour the bait into the designated spot, thus facilitating baiting on the water surface.

[0029] Example 2:

[0030] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The overturning mechanism includes a placement compartment 7, an airbag 6, a protective cover 4, a snap ring 9, and a connecting belt 10;

[0031] By providing a storage compartment 7 on the top of the remote-controlled boat 1, and by fixing an airbag 6 to the top of the remote-controlled boat 1 through the storage compartment 7, the airbag 6 will be folded and placed inside the storage compartment 7 when the remote-controlled boat 1 is in normal operation and fishing. When the remote-controlled boat 1 accidentally capsizes, the tilt sensor and other components installed inside the remote-controlled boat 1 will sense that the remote-controlled boat 1 has capsized. At this time, the airbag 6 will be inflated until the airbag 6 is fully expanded, lifting the remote-controlled boat 1 out of the water and making the remote-controlled boat 1 right itself. This achieves the purpose of automatically righting the remote-controlled boat 1 after it capsizes. The shape of the airbag 6 includes, but is not limited to, square, spherical, oval, etc., and the material used for the airbag 6 includes, but is not limited to, leather material, waterproof cloth material, etc.

[0032] Meanwhile, a protective cover 4 is snapped onto the top of the remote-controlled boat 1, located on the placement chamber 7. This allows the protective cover 4 to engage with the placement chamber 7 when the airbag 6 is folded and placed inside during normal use, thus protecting the airbag 6 from foreign objects entering the chamber and causing blockage or damage. A snap-fit ​​ring 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover 4, facilitating its engagement with the placement chamber 7. A connecting strap 10 is also fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover 4, allowing it to be flexibly connected to the placement chamber 7. This ensures that when the airbag 6 inflates, it can easily lift the protective cover 4 from the placement chamber 7, allowing the boat to inflate outside the chamber and right itself. The flexible connection of the protective cover 4 with the connecting strap 10 prevents it from obstructing the inflating of the airbag 6 and also prevents its loss.

[0033] Example 3:

[0034] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The inflation mechanism includes an inflation tube 8, an air pump 11, a storage battery 12, and an air inlet 5;

[0035] By fixing an inflation pipe 8 inside the remote-controlled boat 1 and an air pump 11 inside the remote-controlled boat 1, and fixing one end of the inflation pipe 8 to the airbag 6 and the other end of the inflation pipe 8 to the output end of the air pump 11, when the remote-controlled boat 1 capsizes, the tilt sensor inside the remote-controlled boat 1 detects that the remote-controlled boat 1 has capsized and can control the air pump 11 to start. Then, the airbag 6 is continuously inflated through the inflation pipe 8, so that the airbag 6 expands from inside the placement compartment 7, pushes open the protective cover 4, and finally continues to expand outside the placement compartment 7 until the remote-controlled boat 1 is lifted and the hull is righted, thereby achieving the purpose of automatically righting the hull of the remote-controlled boat 1.

[0036] Meanwhile, a storage battery 12 is also fixedly connected inside the remote-controlled boat 1, so that the storage battery 12 can be electrically connected to an external power source, thereby facilitating the charging of the storage battery 12. The storage battery 12 is also electrically connected to the air pump 11, so that the storage battery 12 can supply power to the air pump 11 when it is in use. The inflation method of the airbag 6 includes, but is not limited to, continuous inflation by the air pump 11, and inflation by stable and safe reaction of chemical reagents.

[0037] In addition, an air inlet 5 is provided at the bottom of the remote-controlled boat 1, and a one-way control valve is fixedly connected inside the air inlet 5. When the remote-controlled boat 1 is traveling normally on the water, the air inlet 5 is closed by the one-way control valve, so water will not enter the remote-controlled boat 1 through the air inlet 5. When the remote-controlled boat 1 capsizes, the tilt sensor inside the remote-controlled boat 1 detects that the remote-controlled boat 1 has capsized, and the remote-controlled boat 1 will control the one-way control valve inside the air inlet 5 to open, so that air can enter the air pump 11 through the air inlet 5, so that the air pump 11 can inflate the airbag 6. After the remote-controlled boat 1 is righted and recovered by the airbag 6, the airbag 6 can be deflated through the air nozzle installed on the airbag 6. Then the deflated airbag 6 can be folded and loaded into the storage compartment 7, and finally the protective cover 4 is covered so that the airbag 6 on the remote-controlled boat 1 can be used again.

[0038] Working Principle: First, before use, ensure that the battery 12 inside the remote-controlled boat 1 is fully charged, and fold the airbag 6 into the placement compartment 7. Then, secure the protective cover 4 to the top of the remote-controlled boat 1 using the snap ring 9, thus sealing the placement compartment 7. Simultaneously, fix both ends of the connecting strap 10 to the bottom of the protective cover 4 and inside the placement compartment 7 respectively to prevent the protective cover 4 from being lost. When baiting is needed, load the bait into the bait bin 2 and place the remote-controlled boat 1 on the water surface. During normal baiting operations, several drive propellers 3 at the bottom of the remote-controlled boat 1 start, propelling the boat 1 to the designated baiting point. Upon reaching the target water area, the bait bin 2 rotates, dumping the bait it contains into the water, completing precise baiting. At this time, the protective cover 4 on the top of the remote-controlled boat 1 remains closed, the airbag 6 is always folded and stored in the placement compartment 7, and the one-way control valve in the air inlet 5 is closed, effectively preventing water from flowing back into the remote-controlled boat 1 through the air inlet 5. When the remote-controlled boat 1 capsizes due to wind, waves, uneven loading, or accidental collision, the tilt sensor (not separately labeled in the attached diagram, but a standard component) installed inside the boat detects the abnormal hull posture and triggers an automatic righting procedure. First, the one-way control valve in the air intake 5 of the remote-controlled boat 1 opens, allowing outside air to enter smoothly. Simultaneously, the air pump 11 starts, powered by the battery 12. The air pump 11 draws in air through the air intake 5 and continuously delivers it via the inflation tube 8 to the airbag 6 fixed inside the placement chamber 7. As the gas inside the airbag 6 increases, it gradually inflates and pushes the protective cover 4 upwards from the placement chamber 7. Because the protective cover 4 is only engaged by a snap-fit ​​ring 9 and has a connecting strap 10 at the bottom for flexible connection to the placement chamber 7, the protective cover 4 is easily pushed open by the airbag 6 without falling off or being lost. The airbag 6 continues to inflate, extending fully from the placement compartment 7 and forming a buoyant body on top of the remote-controlled boat 1 with a volume much larger than the hull. This buoyant body generates a huge upward buoyancy in the water, gradually lifting the capsized remote-controlled boat 1 and forcing the hull to rotate around its center of gravity until the remote-controlled boat 1 is completely righted, with its bottom facing down and the feed compartment 2 facing up. After the remote-controlled boat 1 is righted, the control system can stop the air pump 11 from inflating, leaving the airbag 6 inflated or deflating it according to the design. The remote-controlled boat 1 can then regain power using the drive propeller 3 and automatically return to port, thus avoiding sinking or loss due to capsizing, without requiring the user to go into the water to retrieve it. The entire righting process is completed automatically without human intervention, significantly improving the survivability and safety of the remote-controlled boat 1 in complex waters.

[0039] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A righting mechanism for an airbag-inflatable miniature boat, comprising a remote-controlled boat (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The main mechanism is set on the remote control boat (1) and is used to assist the remote control boat (1) in navigation. The main mechanism includes several drive propellers (3) set at the bottom of the remote control boat (1). A righting mechanism is set on the top of the remote control boat (1) and is used to right the overturned remote control boat (1). The righting mechanism includes a placement compartment (7) opened on the top of the remote control boat (1) and an airbag (6) is fixedly installed inside the placement compartment (7). An inflation mechanism is installed inside the remote-controlled boat (1) for inflating the airbag (6). The inflation mechanism includes an air pump (11) fixedly installed inside the remote-controlled boat (1).

2. The righting mechanism of the automatically inflatable micro-boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main structure also includes a feed bin (2) that is rotatably mounted on top of the remote-controlled boat (1).

3. The righting mechanism of the automatically inflatable micro-boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The righting mechanism also includes a protective cover (4) that engages with the top of the remote-controlled boat (1) on the placement compartment (7). A snap ring (9) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the protective cover (4).

4. The righting mechanism of the automatically inflatable micro-boat according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism also includes a connecting strap (10) fixedly installed at the bottom of the protective cover (4), and the other end of the connecting strap (10) is fixedly installed inside the placement compartment (7).

5. The righting mechanism of the automatically inflatable micro-boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inflation mechanism also includes an inflation pipe (8) fixedly installed inside the remote-controlled boat (1). One end of the inflation pipe (8) is fixedly installed on the airbag (6), and the other end of the inflation pipe (8) is fixedly installed at the output end of the air pump (11).

6. The righting mechanism of the automatically inflatable micro-boat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inflation mechanism also includes an air inlet (5) at the bottom of the remote-controlled boat (1), and a one-way control valve is fixedly installed in the air inlet (5).

7. The righting mechanism of the automatically inflatable micro-boat according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inflation mechanism also includes a battery (12) fixedly installed inside the remote-controlled boat (1), and the battery (12) is electrically connected to the air pump (11).

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