Ship-mounted evtol adaptive landing platform

Abstract

This application relates to the field of shipbuilding technology and discloses an adaptive landing platform for EVTOLs installed on ships. The adaptive landing platform includes a platform base, a landing deck, and multiple hydraulic push rods between the platform base and the landing deck. The landing deck is located above the platform base, which is mounted on the ship. The hydraulic push rods are connected to the landing deck via deck fasteners. When not in operation, the landing deck is flush with the ship's deck. The platform base can rotate around its central axis, thereby rotating the landing deck and adjusting the orientation of the EVTOL on the landing deck. This adaptive landing platform is used to dock EVTOLs and adjust their orientation to facilitate charging and minimize wind resistance during docking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ship technology, and more particularly to an EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship. Background Technology

[0002] When an Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft lands on a ship, the aircraft's orientation during landing can be highly random due to factors such as the direction of travel and wind direction. In such cases, the EVTOL's charging port may not be able to be positioned at the charging power source, so the charging cable must be designed to be of maximum length to ensure that it is not long enough to be inserted into the charging port. At the same time, the randomness of the aircraft's orientation may also prevent the EVTOL from docking on the platform with minimal wind resistance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an adaptive landing platform for EVTOLs installed on ships. This adaptive landing platform is used to dock EVTOLs and adjust the orientation of EVTOLs to facilitate charging and minimize wind resistance when docking EVTOLs.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship, comprising: a platform base, a landing deck, and multiple hydraulic push rods between the platform base and the landing deck. The landing deck is located above the platform base, which is mounted on the ship. The hydraulic push rods are connected to the landing deck via deck fasteners. When not in operation, the landing deck is flush with the ship's deck. The platform base can rotate around its central axis, thereby causing the landing deck to rotate and adjusting the orientation of the EVTOL on the landing deck.

[0005] Optionally, the landing deck can be moved by moving each hydraulic push rod up and down to ensure that the landing deck remains stable relative to the horizontal plane.

[0006] Optionally, the center M of the landing deck coincides with the center N of the platform base.

[0007] Optionally, the deck fasteners are circumferentially spaced on the lower surface of the landing deck.

[0008] Optionally, the adaptive landing platform further includes a controller that controls the platform base to rotate about a central axis and controls the up-and-down movement of each hydraulic push rod to move the landing deck, thereby ensuring that the landing deck remains stable relative to the horizontal plane.

[0009] Optionally, the controller adjusts the angle of the landing deck in the opposite direction based on the deviation value between the ship's deck and the horizontal plane, and calculates the movement value of each hydraulic push rod based on the deviation value, thereby ensuring that the landing deck remains stable relative to the horizontal plane.

[0010] Optionally, the plurality of hydraulic push rods shall be at least four.

[0011] Optionally, the vessel is a catamaran or a trimaran.

[0012] Optionally, a rotating device is provided below the platform base to drive the platform base to rotate.

[0013] Optionally, the hydraulic push rod can push the landing deck to a certain height, thereby creating an accommodating space between the platform base and the landing deck.

[0014] Optionally, a ball bearing is provided below the platform base to support the platform base.

[0015] The adaptive landing platform of this application is used to dock the EVTOL and adjust the orientation of the EVTOL to facilitate charging and minimize wind resistance when the EVTOL is docked. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the ship in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 Displayed as Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0019] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the landing deck of the EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the platform base of the EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 Shown as a rear view of the ship in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the ship tilting in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 8 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the landing deck being raised in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following embodiments further illustrate the technical solutions of this application. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining this application. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not all of them.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] Embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application provides an EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship, including: a platform base 10, a landing deck 11, and a plurality of hydraulic push rods 12 between the platform base 10 and the landing deck 11. The landing deck 11 is located above the platform base 10, and the platform base 10 is mounted on the ship 100. The hydraulic push rods 12 are connected to the landing deck 11 through deck fixing members 13. When not in operation, the landing deck 11 is flush with the deck of the ship 100. The platform base 10 can rotate around its central axis to drive the landing deck 11 to rotate, thereby adjusting the orientation of the EVTOL on the landing deck 11.

[0028] Specifically, a ball bearing 16 is installed below the platform base 10 to support the platform base 10 in rolling on the sliding surface of the ship 100. Multiple hydraulic push rods 12 are circumferentially spaced and fixed to the upper surface of the platform base 10. There are at least four hydraulic push rods 12, evenly distributed on the upper surface of the platform base 10; however, the number of push rods can also be as shown in the attached figure. Figure 5The example shows eight or more. Each hydraulic actuator 12 can receive an independent control signal; for example, each hydraulic actuator 12 has an independent hydraulic control valve and can move up and down independently. In this embodiment, as shown... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, both the landing deck 11 and the platform base 10 are circular, though not limited to circular shapes. The center M of the landing deck 11 and the center N of the platform base 10 coincide on the same central axis, allowing the platform base 10 and the landing deck 11 to rotate around this same axis. Furthermore, as... Figure 4 As shown, each hydraulic push rod 12 is also equipped with a deck fixing member 13 at its upper end, and the deck fixing members 13 are circumferentially spaced on the lower surface of the landing deck 11. The adaptive landing platform also includes a controller 14 and a rotation device 15. The controller 14 can control the platform base 10 to rotate around its central axis using the rotation device 15. In some embodiments, the controller 14 can rotate the platform base 10 around its central axis according to the sea wind direction to automatically adjust the orientation of the EVTOL, thereby minimizing wind resistance when the EVTOL docks. Of course, to facilitate EVTOL charging, the controller 14 can also automatically adjust the EVTOL orientation to minimize the charging line distance.

[0029] like Figure 6 As shown, the landing deck 11 is embedded within the ship 100, and when not in operation, the landing deck 11 is flush with the deck of the ship 100. The ship 100 is a catamaran, trimaran, or other multi-hull vessel with more than three hulls.

[0030] Furthermore, the controller 14 can control the up-and-down movement of each hydraulic push rod 12 to move the landing deck 11, ensuring that the landing deck 11 remains stable relative to the horizontal plane. Specifically, as... Figure 7 As shown, when a ship is sailing at sea, it may tilt to a certain extent due to waves. If the tilt is too large, it may cause the EVTOL docked on the deck to capsize. At this time, the controller 14 can monitor the deviation value θ between the deck of the ship 100 and the horizontal plane, and adjust the angle of the landing deck 11 in the opposite direction according to the deviation value θ, so as to suppress the impact of the waves. It also calculates the vertical movement value of each hydraulic push rod 12 according to the deviation value θ, so as to ensure that the landing deck 11 remains stable and consistent with the horizontal plane.

[0031] In addition, such as Figure 8 As shown, the hydraulic push rod 12 can also raise the landing deck 11 to a certain height, thereby forming a receiving space 17 between the platform base 10 and the landing deck 11. The receiving space 17 can be used as a storage space to store equipment or accommodate personnel.

[0032] The adaptive landing platform of this application is used to dock the EVTOL and adjust the orientation of the EVTOL to facilitate charging and minimize wind resistance when the EVTOL is docked.

[0033] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this application. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the purpose of this application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the purpose disclosed in this application should still be covered by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship, characterized in that, include: The platform base (10), landing deck (11), and multiple hydraulic push rods (12) between the platform base (10) and the landing deck (11) are located above the platform base (10), which is mounted on the ship (100). The hydraulic push rods (12) are connected to the landing deck (11) via deck fasteners (13). When not in operation, the landing deck (11) is flush with the deck of the ship (100). The platform base (10) can rotate around its central axis, thereby driving the landing deck (11) to rotate and thus adjusting the orientation of the evtol on the landing deck (11).

2. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that, The landing deck (11) can be moved by moving each hydraulic push rod (12) up and down to ensure that the landing deck (11) remains stable relative to the horizontal plane.

3. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center M of the landing deck (11) coincides with the center N of the platform base (10).

4. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that, The deck fasteners (13) are circumferentially spaced on the lower surface of the landing deck (11).

5. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adaptive landing platform also includes a controller (14) that controls the platform base (10) to rotate around the central axis and controls the up and down movement of each hydraulic push rod (12) to move the landing deck (11) to ensure that the landing deck (11) remains stable relative to the horizontal plane.

6. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 5, characterized in that, The controller (14) adjusts the angle of the landing deck (11) in the opposite direction according to the deviation value between the deck of the ship (100) and the horizontal plane, and calculates the movement value of each hydraulic push rod (12) according to the deviation value, so as to ensure that the landing deck (11) remains stable relative to the horizontal plane.

7. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ship (100) is a catamaran or trimaran.

8. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rotating device (15) is provided below the platform base (10) to drive the platform base (10) to rotate.

9. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hydraulic push rod (12) can push the landing deck (11) to a certain height, thereby forming an accommodating space (17) between the platform base (10) and the landing deck (11).

10. The EVTOL adaptive landing platform installed on a ship according to claim 5, characterized in that, A ball bearing (16) is installed below the platform base (10) to support the platform base (10).

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