Electronic clinometer

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic clinometer which comprises a control unit and a display unit which are connected through a signal line, the display unit comprises a display shell and a display screen, a U-shaped support is installed on the display shell, and the two sides of the U-shaped support are pivoted to the two sides of the display shell through pivoting assemblies. The U-shaped support can rotate downwards around the pivot joint assembly to the position below the displayer shell and can also rotate upwards around the pivot joint assembly to the position above the displayer shell. Therefore, the U-shaped bracket can be fixed on a table top or a flat plate, and can also be fixed on a ceiling or a flat plate at the top of a cabin, so that the display shell is suspended at the top of the cabin. According to the electronic clinometer disclosed by the utility model, the display unit can be conveniently mounted on a ship, and workers with different heights can conveniently watch the electronic clinometer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of navigation technology, in particular to an inclinometer for ships. Background Art

[0002] Roll period, heel angle and other environmental data are extremely important for monitoring the posture of ships and cargo.

[0003] Electronic inclinometers can provide information to assist the crew in their decision-making process to avoid dangerous situations; they can also provide effective data of the ship during marine accident investigations.

[0004] The electronic inclinometer includes a control unit and a display unit. The display unit receives the instantaneous attitude and motion data provided by the built-in sensor of the control unit and displays it in the display interface. The control unit has a built-in sensor that can measure the heel and pitch angle of the ship in real time. By collecting sensor data and fusing Kalman filtering, it outputs real-time attitude data.

[0005] The display unit is installed in a position on the ship that is convenient for viewing. The display unit cannot be fixed, otherwise it cannot adapt to the viewing angles of workers of different heights. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem solved by the utility model is: how to facilitate the installation of a display unit on a ship and how to facilitate viewing by workers of different heights.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an electronic inclinometer, including a control unit and a display unit connected by a signal line, the display unit including a display housing and a display screen, a U-shaped bracket is installed on the display housing, two sides of the U-shaped bracket are pivoted to two sides of the display housing through a pivot assembly, the U-shaped bracket can be rotated downward to the bottom of the display housing around the pivot assembly, and can also be rotated upward to the top of the display housing around the pivot assembly; the pivot assembly includes an elastic block and a fastening bolt, the U-shaped bracket is provided with a pivot hole, and a threaded hole is provided on the side wall of the display housing, the fastening bolt passes through the pivot hole and the elastic block in sequence, and is screwed to the threaded hole.

[0008] According to the above technical solution, by loosening the fastening bolts, the U-shaped bracket can be rotated downward around the pivot assembly to the bottom of the display housing, and the U-shaped bracket can be fixed on a desktop or a tablet. After the display housing is rotated to a suitable tilt angle, the staff tightens the fastening bolts, and the tail of the fastening bolts and the elastic block clamp the U-shaped bracket, so that the relative position of the U-shaped bracket and the display housing is fixed.

[0009] After loosening the fastening bolts, the U-shaped bracket can rotate upward around the pivot assembly to the top of the display housing, and the U-shaped bracket can be fixed on the ceiling or the flat plate on the top of the cabin, so that the display housing is suspended on the top of the cabin. After the display housing is rotated to a suitable tilt angle, the staff tightens the fastening bolts, and the tail of the fastening bolts and the elastic block clamp the U-shaped bracket, so that the relative position of the U-shaped bracket and the display housing is fixed.

[0010] The electronic inclinometer of the utility model is convenient for the display unit to be installed on the ship and is convenient for workers of different heights to watch.

[0011] The fastening bolt is arranged adjacent to the positioning member, and the positioning member is provided with a positioning protrusion, which is engaged in the pivot hole. When the U-shaped bracket rotates relative to the display housing, the pivot hole on the U-shaped bracket rotates relative to the positioning protrusion. When the fastening bolt is tightened, the tail of the fastening bolt presses the positioning member, the positioning member presses the U-shaped bracket, the U-shaped bracket presses the elastic block, and the elastic block is pressed against the side wall of the display housing.

[0012] The pivot hole is provided with a notch, and the U-shaped bracket can be separated from the fastening bolt through the notch. The notch is provided to facilitate the separation and installation of the U-shaped bracket from the display housing.

[0013] The control unit comprises a control unit housing and an inclination sensor arranged in the control unit housing. The inclination sensor is connected to the display unit via a signal line.

[0014] The inclination sensor is mounted on a fixed plate, and the fixed plate is mounted on the bottom of the control unit housing. A support foot is provided at the bottom of the fixed plate, and a connecting foot is provided at the bottom of the control unit housing. The fixed plate is placed on the connecting foot, and the support foot abuts against the bottom of the control unit. The threaded connector matched with the connecting foot fixes the fixed plate to the bottom of the control unit housing. The setting of the connecting foot and the support foot allows a gap to exist between the fixed plate and the bottom of the control unit housing. The inclination sensor is mounted on the fixed plate through a threaded connector.

[0015] A through hole is provided on the side wall of the control unit housing, a first plug connector is installed in the through hole, a fastening nut is screwed on the first plug connector, and the fastening nut presses the first plug connector into the through hole. A signal line extending out of the display housing is provided with a second plug connector, which is plugged into the first plug connector to achieve the connection between the control unit and the display unit.

[0016] The control unit housing is equipped with a cover plate, which is provided with a positioning groove, and the control unit housing is provided with a positioning convex portion that matches the positioning groove. Through the cooperation between the positioning groove and the positioning convex portion, the cover plate is accurately matched on the control unit housing, and then the threaded connector fixes the cover plate on the control unit housing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic inclinometer;

[0019] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the display unit 20;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing that the U-shaped bracket 23 of the display unit rotates upward;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the U-shaped bracket 23 of the display unit rotating downward;

[0022] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the control unit 10;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Re-explosion diagram;

[0024] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the control unit 10 viewed from below;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Exploded diagram.

[0026] Explanation of symbols in the figure:

[0027] 10. control unit; 11. control unit housing; 111. positioning protrusion; 112. connecting foot; 12. inclination sensor; 13. fixing plate; 14. first plug connector; 15. fastening nut; 16. cover plate; 161. positioning groove;

[0028] 20. Display unit; 21. Display housing; 22. Display screen; 23. U-shaped bracket; 231. Pivot hole; 232. Notch; 24. Pivot assembly; 241. Elastic block; 242. Fastening bolt; 243. Positioning member; 244. Positioning protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2An electronic inclinometer includes a control unit 10 and a display unit 20 connected by a signal line, the display unit includes a display housing 21 and a display screen 22, a U-shaped bracket 23 is installed on the display housing, two sides of the U-shaped bracket are pivoted to two sides of the display housing through a pivot assembly 24, the U-shaped bracket can be rotated downward to the bottom of the display housing around the pivot assembly, and can also be rotated upward to the top of the display housing around the pivot assembly; the pivot assembly includes an elastic block 241 and a fastening bolt 242, the U-shaped bracket 23 is provided with a pivot hole, a threaded hole is provided on the side wall of the display housing, the fastening bolt passes through the pivot hole and the elastic block in sequence, and is screwed to the threaded hole.

[0030] Combination Figures 2 to 4 , loosen the fastening bolts 242, the U-shaped bracket 23 can be rotated downward around the pivot assembly 24 to the bottom of the display housing 21, and the U-shaped bracket 23 can be fixed on a desktop or a tablet. After the display housing 21 is rotated to a suitable tilt angle, the staff tightens the fastening bolts 242, and the tail of the fastening bolts and the elastic block 241 clamp the U-shaped bracket 23, so that the relative position of the U-shaped bracket and the display housing 21 is fixed.

[0031] By loosening the fastening bolts 242, the U-shaped bracket 23 can be rotated upward around the pivot assembly 24 to the top of the display housing 21. The U-shaped bracket 23 can be fixed on the ceiling or the top plate of the cabin, so that the display housing 21 is suspended on the top of the cabin. After the display housing is rotated to a suitable tilt angle, the staff tightens the fastening bolts 242, and the tail of the fastening bolts and the elastic block 241 clamp the U-shaped bracket 23, so that the relative position of the U-shaped bracket and the display housing 21 is fixed.

[0032] The fastening bolt 242 is disposed adjacent to the positioning member 243. The positioning member is provided with a positioning protrusion 244, which fits into the pivot hole 231. When the U-shaped bracket 23 rotates relative to the display housing 21, the pivot hole 231 on the U-shaped bracket rotates relative to the positioning protrusion 244. When the fastening bolt 242 is tightened, the tail of the fastening bolt presses the positioning member 243, the positioning member presses the U-shaped bracket 23, the U-shaped bracket presses the elastic block 241, and the elastic block is pressed against the side wall of the display housing 21.

[0033] refer to Figure 2 The pivot hole 231 is provided with a notch 232, through which the U-shaped bracket 23 can be separated from the fastening bolt 242. The notch 232 is provided to facilitate the separation and installation of the U-shaped bracket 23 and the display housing 21.

[0034] like Figure 5 The control unit 10 includes a control unit housing 11 and an inclination sensor 12 disposed in the control unit housing. The inclination sensor is connected to the display unit 20 via a signal line.

[0035] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 The inclination sensor 12 is mounted on the fixed plate 13, and the fixed plate is mounted on the bottom of the control unit housing 11. A support foot is provided at the bottom of the fixed plate 13, and a connecting foot 112 is provided at the bottom of the control unit housing 11. The fixed plate 13 is placed on the connecting foot, and the support foot is against the bottom of the control unit housing 11, and the threaded connector matched with the connecting foot 112 fixes the fixed plate 13 to the bottom of the control unit housing 11. The setting of the connecting foot 112 and the support foot allows a gap to be formed between the fixed plate 13 and the bottom of the control unit housing 11. The inclination sensor 12 is mounted on the fixed plate 13 through a threaded connector.

[0036] refer to Figures 6 to 8 The side wall of the control unit housing 11 is provided with a through hole, in which a first plug connector 14 is installed, and a fastening nut 15 is screwed on the first plug connector, and the fastening nut presses the plug connector into the through hole. The signal line extending out of the display housing 21 is provided with a second plug connector, which is plugged into the first plug connector 14 to achieve the connection between the control unit 10 and the display unit 20.

[0037] like Figure 6 , Figure 8 The control unit housing 11 is provided with a cover plate 16, which is provided with a positioning groove 161, and the control unit housing is provided with a positioning protrusion 111 that matches the positioning groove. Through the cooperation between the positioning groove 161 and the positioning protrusion 111, the cover plate 16 is accurately matched on the control unit housing 11, and then the threaded connector fixes the cover plate 16 on the control unit housing 11.

[0038] The above contents are only preferred implementation modes of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, according to the concept of the present invention, there may be changes in the specific implementation mode and application scope. The content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic inclinometer, comprising a control unit (10) and a display unit (20) connected by a signal line, wherein the display unit comprises a display housing (21) and a display screen (22), characterized in that: A U-shaped bracket (23) is installed on the display housing, and two sides of the U-shaped bracket are pivotally connected to the two sides of the display housing through a pivot assembly (24). The U-shaped bracket can rotate downward to the bottom of the display housing around the pivot assembly, and can also rotate upward to the top of the display housing around the pivot assembly; the pivot assembly includes an elastic block (241) and a fastening bolt (242); the U-shaped bracket (23) is provided with a pivot hole (231), and a threaded hole is provided on the side wall of the display housing; the fastening bolt passes through the pivot hole and the elastic block in sequence, and is screwed to the threaded hole.

2. The electronic inclinometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening bolt (242) is arranged adjacent to the positioning member (243), and the positioning member is provided with a positioning protrusion (244), and the positioning protrusion is engaged in the pivot hole (231).

3. The electronic inclinometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pivot hole (231) is provided with a notch (232), and the U-shaped bracket (23) can be separated from the fastening bolt (242) through the notch.

4. The electronic inclinometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit (10) comprises a control unit housing (11) and an inclination sensor (12) arranged in the control unit housing, wherein the inclination sensor is connected to a display unit (20) via a signal line.

5. The electronic inclinometer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inclination sensor (12) is mounted on a fixed plate (13), and the fixed plate is mounted on the bottom of the control unit housing (11).

6. The electronic inclinometer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on the side wall of the control unit housing (11), a first plug connector (14) is installed in the through hole, a fastening nut (15) is screwed on the first plug connector, and the fastening nut presses the first plug connector into the through hole.

7. The electronic inclinometer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control unit housing (11) is equipped with a cover plate (16), the cover plate is provided with a positioning groove (161), and the control unit housing is provided with a positioning protrusion (111) that matches the positioning groove.

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