Cantilever type ROV recycling and releasing catamaran

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of catamarans, and discloses a cantilever type ROV recycling and releasing catamaran which comprises a pair of parallel and independent catamarans, the two catamarans are connected through a pair of connecting bridges, a bearing platform is arranged on the two connecting bridges, an electric control box is arranged on one side of the top of the bearing platform, and the electric control box is connected with the two catamarans. A lifting driving device is arranged on the other side of the bearing platform, and an ROV installation cantilever assembly is installed at the driving end of the lifting driving device. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the module mounting plate, the lifting driving device is modularly mounted, other equipment can be additionally mounted according to actual requirements, the ship body is fixed on the bearing platform through the module mounting plate, and compared with the prior art, the ship body can be customized according to specific requirements; and meanwhile, the flexibility of adding or replacing modules according to needs in the future is kept, each device can be independently disassembled and replaced, the maintenance process is simplified, and the use effect is extremely good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of catamarans, in particular to a cantilever type ROV recovery and release catamaran. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are two main types of underwater submersibles. One is the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), which uses hydroacoustic communication and control and communicates wirelessly. This type of machine is generally used for underwater detection and obtains underwater detection information through sound waves. It has low efficiency and limited accuracy. The other type of remote-controlled underwater unmanned submersible (ROV) exchanges data with the surface control end through cables and can obtain underwater images. It is lightweight, flexible, and can obtain data quickly, and has high market acceptance.

[0003] In the Chinese patent with publication number CN 112249280 A, an unmanned boat equipped with an underwater submersible is disclosed, which relates to the technical field of unmanned boats. The unmanned boat shown has two buoyancy chambers arranged relatively and connected by a connecting frame, and a propeller is arranged at the bottom of the buoyancy chamber; the lifting platform is composed of an ROV carrying platform and a lifting device, the ROV carrying platform is connected to the lifting device, and the lifting device is connected to the connecting frame; the control box is arranged on the connecting frame, and the lifting device, the propeller and the control box are connected by signal. The control box conveys the mobile terminal command to the underwater submersible, so that the control signal is less interfered and the signal transmission distance is expanded; the buoyancy chamber provides buoyancy for the unmanned boat, the unmanned boat is driven on the water surface by the propeller, and the underwater submersible is carried by the lifting platform. The ROV carrying platform has a large area and a high success rate of docking with the ROV; the lifting or flipping of the lifting platform is controlled by the lifting device to complete the lowering and recovery of the ROV; the unmanned boat has a compact overall structure, a small footprint, and a low cost, which is conducive to market promotion.

[0004] The inventors found that as ROVs pursue more refined underwater missions, many auxiliary modules will be added to them. However, in the prior art, when used, the lifting device and the ROV carrying platform are independently designed and directly installed on the connecting frame. This approach is not conducive to the expansion of other modules. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the problems existing in the prior art and proposes a cantilever type ROV recovery and release catamaran.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran comprises a pair of parallel and separate hulls, the two hulls are connected by a pair of connecting bridges, a bearing platform is arranged on the two connecting bridges, an electric control box is arranged on one side of the top of the bearing platform, a lifting drive device is arranged on the other side of the bearing platform, an ROV mounting cantilever assembly is installed on the driving end of the lifting drive device, a plurality of module mounting plates are arranged on the top of the bearing platform, a plurality of the module mounting plates are detachably mounted on the bearing platform by bolts, and the lifting drive device is fixedly mounted on one of the module mounting plates.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting drive device is a push rod motor, the motor shaft of the push rod motor is directed upward, and a push plate is installed on the motor shaft head of the push rod motor. The ROV mounting cantilever assembly includes two mounting cantilevers, and the two mounting cantilevers are respectively installed on both sides of the push plate. The two mounting cantilevers are both plate-shaped, and the two mounting cantilevers are both vertically movable and pass through the supporting platform.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a second expansion module assembly, which includes two installation slots parallel to the hull and respectively installed at the two ends of the connecting bridge, and an expansion bracket, and plug blocks are installed at both ends of the bottom of the expansion bracket. The plug blocks are adapted to the shape of the installation slots, the length of the plug blocks is shorter than the length of the installation slots, and the plug blocks are detachably installed in the installation slots by bolts.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a camera, which is mounted on another module mounting plate through a bracket.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a solar panel, which is installed on the top of the expansion bracket.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting bridge is designed as a cavity.

[0013] Preferably, a battery is provided inside the hull, an underwater propulsion power device is provided at the bottom of the hull, the solar panel is electrically connected to the battery via a photovoltaic converter and a wire, and the wire enters the hull through the inner cavity of the connecting bridge.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] The utility model not only modularizes the installation of the lifting drive device through the module installation plate, but also can install other equipment according to actual needs, and fix it on the bearing platform through the module installation plate. Compared with the existing technology, the hull can be customized according to specific needs, while retaining the flexibility of adding or replacing modules as needed in the future, and each device can be disassembled and replaced separately, which simplifies the maintenance process and has excellent use effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran proposed in the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 A side perspective schematic diagram of a cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran proposed in the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a bottom stereoscopic schematic diagram of a cantilevered ROV recovery and release catamaran proposed in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 The utility model is a top three-dimensional schematic diagram of a cantilevered ROV recovery and release catamaran.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Hull; 2. Connecting bridge; 3. Electric control box; 4. Lifting drive device; 5. Module mounting plate; 6. Push plate; 7. Mounting cantilever; 8. Mounting slot; 9. Expansion bracket; 10. Insert block; 11. Solar panel; 12. Camera; 13. Carrying platform. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran comprises a pair of parallel and separate hulls 1, the two hulls 1 are connected by a pair of connecting bridges 2, a bearing platform 13 is arranged on the two connecting bridges 2, an electric control box 3 is arranged on one side of the top of the bearing platform 13, a lifting drive device 4 is arranged on the other side of the bearing platform 13, a ROV installation cantilever assembly is installed on the driving end of the lifting drive device 4, and the ROV installation cantilever assembly is used to install ROV (unmanned remotely controlled submersible), a plurality of module mounting plates 5 are arranged on the top of the bearing platform 13, a plurality of the module mounting plates 5 are detachably mounted on the bearing platform 13 by bolts, and the lifting drive device 4 is fixedly mounted on one of the module mounting plates 5.

[0023] When the device is in use, the module mounting plate 5 is provided, not only the lifting drive device 4 is modularly installed, but also other equipment can be added according to actual needs, and fixed on the supporting platform 13 through the module mounting plate 5. Compared with the prior art, the hull 1 can be customized according to specific needs, while retaining the flexibility of adding or replacing modules as needed in the future, and each device can be disassembled and replaced separately, which simplifies the maintenance process and has an excellent use effect.

[0024] In this embodiment, the plurality of module mounting plates 5 are nested, and the tops of the plurality of module mounting plates 5 are flush, such as Figure 2 As shown, the central module mounting plate 5 is rectangular, and the peripheral module mounting plates 5 are frame-shaped, and the two are nested, so that the regularity of the module mounting plates 5 on the top of the carrying platform 13 can be ensured.

[0025] In this embodiment, the lifting drive device 4 is a push rod motor, the motor shaft of the push rod motor is directed upward, and a push plate 6 is installed on the motor shaft head of the push rod motor. The ROV mounting cantilever assembly includes two mounting cantilevers 7, and the two mounting cantilevers 7 are respectively installed on both sides of the push plate 6. The two mounting cantilevers 7 are both plate-shaped, and the two mounting cantilevers 7 are both vertically movable and penetrate the supporting platform 13. The bottom of the mounting cantilever 7 is L-shaped, and a mounting hole is provided at the bottom thereof for mounting and connecting with the ROV. The push rod motor retracts the motor shaft to move the mounting cantilever 7 downward, thereby pushing the ROV underwater.

[0026] In this embodiment, it also includes a second expansion module assembly, which includes two mounting grooves 8 parallel to the hull 1 and respectively installed at the two ends of the connecting bridge 2, and an expansion bracket 9. Insert blocks 10 are installed at both ends of the bottom of the expansion bracket 9. The insert blocks 10 are adapted to the shape of the mounting grooves 8. The length of the insert blocks 10 is shorter than the length of the mounting grooves 8. The insert blocks 10 are detachably installed in the mounting grooves 8 by bolts. In addition to the equipment installed on the supporting platform 13 through the module mounting plate 5, in order to further utilize the space, other equipment suitable for suspended installation can be installed on the expansion bracket 9. Moreover, the length of the insert blocks 10 is shorter than the length of the mounting grooves 8. Multiple expansion brackets 9 can be installed at the same time as long as they do not interfere with the installation position of the equipment on the module mounting plate 5.

[0027] In this embodiment, a camera 12 is also included, and the camera 12 is installed on another module mounting plate 5 through a bracket. After the camera 12 collects images through the lens, the photosensitive component circuit and the control component in the camera 12 process the image and convert it into a digital signal that can be recognized by a computer. The digital signal is transmitted to a remote receiving terminal such as a mobile phone through a communication module such as a 5G module, so that the current location of the hull 1 can be known.

[0028] In this embodiment, a solar panel 11 is also included. The solar panel 11 is installed on the top of the expansion bracket 9. As an expansion function, the solar panel 11 can charge the device and improve the endurance of the device.

[0029] In this embodiment, the connecting bridge 2 is designed as a cavity, which is convenient for arranging the connection lines between the hull 1 and the equipment on the carrying platform 13 therein.

[0030] In this embodiment, a battery is provided inside the hull 1, and an underwater propulsion power device is provided at the bottom of the hull 1. The underwater propulsion power device is used to control the movement of the device. The solar panel 11 is electrically connected to the battery via a photovoltaic converter and a wire, and the wire enters the hull 1 through the inner cavity of the connecting bridge 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, the lifting drive device 4 and the camera 12 are both electrically connected to the electric control box 3 , and the electric control box 3 controls the lifting drive device 4 and the camera 12 .

[0032] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran, comprising a pair of parallel and separate hulls, the two hulls are connected by a pair of connecting bridges, a load-bearing platform is arranged on the two connecting bridges, a lifting drive device is arranged on the other side of the load-bearing platform, and a driving end of the lifting drive device is installed with an ROV installation cantilever assembly, characterized in that: A plurality of module mounting plates are arranged on the top of the bearing platform, and the plurality of module mounting plates are detachably mounted on the bearing platform by bolt fixing, and the lifting drive device is fixedly mounted on one of the module mounting plates.

2. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive device is a push rod motor, the motor shaft of the push rod motor is directed upward, and a push plate is installed on the motor shaft head of the push rod motor. The ROV mounting cantilever assembly includes two mounting cantilevers, and the two mounting cantilevers are respectively installed on both sides of the push plate. The two mounting cantilevers are both plate-shaped, and the two mounting cantilevers are both vertically movable and penetrate the bearing platform.

3. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second expansion module assembly, which includes two installation slots parallel to the hull and respectively installed at the two ends of the connecting bridge, and an expansion bracket, and plug blocks are installed at both ends of the bottom of the expansion bracket. The plug blocks are adapted to the shape of the installation slots, the length of the plug blocks is shorter than the length of the installation slots, and the plug blocks are detachably installed in the installation slots by bolts.

4. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran according to claim 2, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a camera, wherein the camera is mounted on another module mounting plate through a bracket.

5. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also included is a solar panel, which is installed on the top of the expansion bracket.

6. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting bridge is designed as a cavity.

7. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran according to claim 6, characterized in that: A storage battery is arranged inside the hull, an underwater propulsion power device is arranged at the bottom of the hull, the solar panel is electrically connected to the storage battery via a photovoltaic converter and a wire, and the wire enters the hull through the inner cavity of the connecting bridge.

8. A cantilever ROV recovery and release catamaran according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of module mounting plates are in a nested design, and the tops of the plurality of module mounting plates are flush.

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