Communication relay buoy for underwater robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a communication relay buoy for an underwater robot, which relates to the technical field of underwater robots, and comprises a power supply module and a data platform, the whole architecture is a communication device powered by solar energy, the device stores energy through a built-in battery of a battery compartment, and meanwhile, a solar panel is adopted to convert solar energy into electric energy; a solar charging and discharging controller is utilized to ensure effective charging and discharging of the battery, and a protection circuit is adopted to prevent any charging and discharging abnormity. In the communication part, a main control unit commands core operation, and underwater signal transmission is realized through an underwater sound communication module. In addition, the wireless communication module integrates WiFi and 4G / 5G technologies to support wireless network connection and remote data transmission. The utility model is specially designed for the underwater robot, and aims to significantly improve the communication efficiency and range between the ground station and the underwater robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of underwater robots, in particular to a communication relay buoy used for underwater robots. Background Art

[0002] Underwater robots are playing an increasingly important role in the fields of ocean exploration, underwater construction, resource exploration, etc., and these complex operational tasks have put forward higher requirements for communication technology. Since high-frequency wireless communication signals are subject to energy attenuation when passing through the water surface, communication relay buoys are required to reduce energy loss. However, the existing communication relay buoy technology faces many challenges. First, the communication bandwidth of traditional buoys is relatively limited, which limits the speed and capacity of data transmission and cannot meet the needs of modern underwater operations such as high-definition video transmission and big data analysis. Secondly, the maintenance and management of traditional buoy systems are relatively difficult, especially in harsh marine environments, where maintenance work is costly and challenging. In addition, due to design and technical limitations, these buoys often lack flexibility and scalability, and are difficult to adapt to changing application requirements and environmental conditions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a communication relay buoy for an underwater robot to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, aiming to significantly improve the communication efficiency and range between a ground station and the underwater robot, greatly expand the coverage and stability of communication, and further improve the flexibility and economy of use.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following solution: The utility model provides a communication relay buoy for an underwater robot, comprising:

[0005] A power module, the power module comprising a solar power generation mechanism, a solar charge and discharge controller and a battery compartment, the solar power generation mechanism being mounted on the top of the buoy body, the solar power generation mechanism being connected to the solar charge and discharge controller and the battery compartment by wires;

[0006] The data platform installed on the buoy body includes a wireless communication mechanism, a main control unit and a hydroacoustic communication module. The wireless communication mechanism is used for wireless network connection and remote data transmission. The hydroacoustic communication module is used for communicating with an underwater robot. The power supply module, the wireless communication mechanism and the hydroacoustic communication module are all connected to the main control unit by wires.

[0007] Preferably, the buoy body comprises a buoyancy shell and a buoy column, the inner ring of the buoyancy shell is fixedly connected to the top of the buoy column, the buoyancy shell is made of buoyancy material, and the cross-section of the buoyancy shell is trapezoidal.

[0008] Preferably, the solar power generation mechanism adopts a flexible solar panel, and the flexible solar panel is installed on the periphery of the buoyancy shell.

[0009] Preferably, the power module also includes a voltage stabilizer, and the voltage stabilizer is connected to the solar charge and discharge controller and the battery compartment respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the wireless communication mechanism includes a WiFi antenna, a data antenna, a WiFi communication module and a data communication module. The WiFi antenna and the data antenna are respectively arranged on the outer top of the buoyancy shell. The WiFi antenna and the WiFi communication module are connected by wires, and the data antenna and the data communication module are connected by wires.

[0011] Preferably, the WiFi communication module, data communication module, solar charge and discharge controller, battery compartment, main control unit and hydroacoustic communication module are all arranged in the inner cavity sealed compartment of the buoy column.

[0012] Preferably, a wire interface is provided at the top of the buoy column, and the wiring between the buoyancy shell and the inner cavity sealing compartment of the buoy column passes through the wire interface, and the wire interface is provided with a waterproof layer.

[0013] Preferably, a switch is also provided on the outer top of the buoy body; the switch is connected to the main control unit via an electric wire.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has achieved the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] The communication relay buoy for underwater robots in the utility model includes a power module and a data platform. The entire architecture is a communication device powered by solar energy. The device stores energy through a built-in battery in the battery compartment, and uses a solar panel to convert solar energy into electrical energy. A solar charge and discharge controller is used to ensure the effective charging and discharging of the battery, and a protection circuit is adopted to prevent any abnormal charging and discharging. In the communication part, the main control unit directs the core operation and realizes underwater signal transmission through the hydroacoustic communication module. In addition, the wireless communication module integrates WiFi and 4G / 5G technology to support wireless network connection and remote data transmission. The utility model is designed for underwater robots and aims to significantly improve the communication efficiency and range between ground stations and underwater robots. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 An overall diagram of a communication relay buoy for an underwater robot;

[0018] Figure 2 A plan view of a communication relay buoy for an underwater robot;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A-direction sectional view;

[0020] Figure 4 This is the working principle diagram of the communication relay buoy;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the application scenario of the communication relay buoy;

[0022] Among them, 1. WiFi antenna; 2. Data antenna; 3. Switch; 4. Flexible solar panel; 5. Buoyancy shell; 6. Wire interface; 7. Solar charge and discharge controller; 8. WiFi communication module; 9. DC / DC regulator; 10. Main control unit; 11. Protection circuit; 12. Battery compartment; 13. Underwater acoustic communication module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a communication relay buoy for an underwater robot to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, aiming to significantly improve the communication efficiency and range between a ground station and the underwater robot, greatly expand the coverage and stability of communication, and further improve the flexibility and economy of use.

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0026] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the utility model provides a communication relay buoy for an underwater robot, comprising:

[0027] A power module, the power module includes a solar power generation mechanism, a solar charge and discharge controller 7 and a battery compartment 12. The solar power generation mechanism is installed on the top of the buoy body. The solar power generation mechanism is connected to the solar charge and discharge controller 7 and the battery compartment 12 by wires;

[0028] The data platform installed on the buoy body includes a wireless communication mechanism, a main control unit 10 and a hydroacoustic communication module 13. The wireless communication mechanism is used for wireless network connection and remote data transmission. The hydroacoustic communication module 13 is used to communicate with an underwater robot. The power module, the wireless communication mechanism and the hydroacoustic communication module 13 are all connected to the main control unit 10 by wires.

[0029] The communication relay buoy for underwater robots in the utility model is specially designed for underwater robots, aiming to significantly improve the communication efficiency and range between the ground station and the underwater robot. By adopting a modular design, the buoy is not only easy to expand and maintain, but also can add modules such as solar panels according to specific needs, thereby improving endurance and reducing maintenance costs. In terms of communication technology, the buoy combines 4G / 5G radio wave communication and hydroacoustic communication technology to achieve all-round communication relay underwater, on the surface and even in the air, greatly expanding the coverage and stability of communications. In addition, the miniaturized design also makes the buoy easier to deploy and recover, further improving the flexibility and economy of use.

[0030] In one of the embodiments, the buoy body includes a buoyancy shell 5 and a buoy column. The inner circle of the buoyancy shell 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the buoy column. The buoyancy shell 5 on the surface of the communication relay buoy is made of buoyancy material to ensure the stability of the buoyancy shell 5 on the water surface. The cross-section of the buoyancy shell 5 is trapezoidal, and the shape of the buoyancy shell 5 can also be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0031] In one of the embodiments, in order to ensure solar energy collection over a larger area, the solar power generation mechanism uses a flexible solar panel 4 , which is installed on the periphery of the buoyancy shell 5 .

[0032] In one embodiment, the power module also includes a voltage stabilizer, which is respectively connected to the solar charge and discharge controller 7 and the battery compartment 12; the voltage stabilizer is a DC / DC voltage stabilizer 9, which ensures the effective use of solar energy to meet the long-term stable operation of the equipment and stores the solar energy in the battery compartment 12; the main control unit 10 is used to monitor and control the buoy and transmit the monitored and received data to the ground station; the hydroacoustic communication module 13 is used to communicate with the underwater robot over long distances and stably to meet the operation of the underwater robot in complex waters.

[0033] In one embodiment, the wireless communication mechanism includes a WiFi antenna 1, a data antenna 2, a WiFi communication module 8 and a data communication module. The WiFi antenna 1 and the data antenna 2 are respectively arranged on the outer top of the buoyancy shell 5. The WiFi antenna and the WiFi communication module 8 are connected by wires, and the data antenna 2 and the data communication module are connected by wires; the WiFi communication module 8 can communicate with the unmanned ship through the WiFi communication module 8, and communicate with the unmanned ship or the computer signal receiving end through the data communication module.

[0034] In one embodiment, for waterproofing, the WiFi communication module 8, the data communication module, the solar charge and discharge controller 7, the battery compartment 12, the main control unit 10 and the hydroacoustic communication module 13 are all arranged in the inner cavity sealed compartment of the buoy column. The WiFi antenna 1, the data antenna 2, the WiFi communication module 8, the data communication module, the hydroacoustic communication module 13, the DC / DC regulator 9, the main control unit 10, etc. are all mature technologies in the prior art, and the structure and working principle of these modules and devices will not be described in detail here.

[0035] In one of the embodiments, a wire interface 6 is provided at the top of the buoy column, and the wiring between the buoyancy shell 5 and the inner cavity sealing chamber of the buoy column passes through the wire interface 6, and a waterproof layer is provided at the wire interface 6.

[0036] In one of the embodiments, a switch 3 is also provided on the outer top of the buoy body; the switch 3 is connected to the main control unit 10 through an electric wire.

[0037] In addition, according to different application scenarios, the flexible solar panel 4 and the hydroacoustic communication module 13 can also be equipped with sensors such as temperature, light, weather, and positioning.

[0038] The working principle of the communication relay buoy for underwater robots in the utility model is as follows:

[0039] The relay communication buoy is mainly composed of two parts: power module and data transmission platform:

[0040] The entire architecture is a communication device powered by solar energy. The device stores energy through the built-in battery in the battery compartment 12, and uses solar panels to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The solar charge and discharge controller 7 is used to ensure the effective charging and discharging of the battery. At the same time, a protection circuit 11 is set at the solar charge and discharge controller 7 to prevent any abnormal charging and discharging. A slow start and surge suppression circuit is added. The slow start and surge suppression circuit are placed in the DC / DC regulator. Its function is to slowly start the power supply and limit the surge current when the power supply starts. The purpose is to delay the power-on time of the unit power supply and reduce the impact current of power-on, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire system, and output the voltage to the main control unit 10 through the DC / DC regulator 9.

[0041] In the communication part, the main control unit 10 directs the core operation and realizes underwater signal transmission through the hydroacoustic communication module 13. In addition, the wireless communication module integrates WiFi and 4G / 5G technology to support wireless network connection and remote data transmission. The device also contains a local storage unit for securely storing data.

[0042] The core of the communication relay buoy for underwater robots in the utility model lies in the integration of dual-mode communication technology (combining 4G / 5G radio wave communication and underwater acoustic communication), miniaturized design and modular design integrating modules such as solar panels. It not only greatly improves the communication efficiency and coverage, but also realizes the high flexibility, reliability and environmental adaptability of the system.

[0043] The advantages of the communication relay buoy for underwater robots in the utility model are as follows:

[0044] 1. All-round communication relay, realizing cross-media communication relay and improving the efficiency of data flow and information exchange.

[0045] 2. The miniaturization and lightweight design make the buoy easier to deploy and recover, improving its flexibility and economy.

[0046] 3. Modular design allows flexible adjustment of functional modules according to mission requirements and environmental conditions.

[0047] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, so it is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present invention, and any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0048] The present invention uses specific examples to illustrate the principle and implementation of the present invention. The above examples are only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A communication relay buoy for an underwater robot, characterized in that: include: A power module, the power module comprising a solar power generation mechanism, a solar charge and discharge controller and a battery compartment, the solar power generation mechanism being mounted on the top of the buoy body, the solar power generation mechanism being connected to the solar charge and discharge controller and the battery compartment by wires; The data platform installed on the buoy body includes a wireless communication mechanism, a main control unit and a hydroacoustic communication module. The wireless communication mechanism is used for wireless network connection and remote data transmission. The hydroacoustic communication module is used for communicating with an underwater robot. The power supply module, the wireless communication mechanism and the hydroacoustic communication module are all connected to the main control unit by wires.

2. The communication relay buoy for an underwater robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buoy body comprises a buoyancy shell and a buoy column. The inner ring of the buoyancy shell is fixedly connected to the top of the buoy column. The buoyancy shell is made of buoyancy material, and the cross section of the buoyancy shell is trapezoidal.

3. The communication relay buoy for an underwater robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The solar power generation mechanism adopts a flexible solar panel, and the flexible solar panel is installed on the outer periphery of the buoyancy shell.

4. The communication relay buoy for an underwater robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power module also includes a voltage stabilizer, which is connected to the solar charge and discharge controller and the battery compartment respectively.

5. The communication relay buoy for an underwater robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wireless communication mechanism includes a WiFi antenna, a data antenna, a WiFi communication module and a data communication module. The WiFi antenna and the data antenna are respectively arranged on the outer top of the buoyancy shell. The WiFi antenna and the WiFi communication module are connected by wires, and the data antenna and the data communication module are connected by wires.

6. The communication relay buoy for an underwater robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The WiFi communication module, data communication module, solar charge and discharge controller, battery compartment, main control unit and hydroacoustic communication module are all arranged in the inner cavity sealing compartment of the buoy column.

7. The communication relay buoy for an underwater robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: A wire interface is provided on the top of the buoy column, and the wiring between the buoyancy shell and the inner cavity sealing compartment of the buoy column passes through the wire interface, and a waterproof layer is provided at the wire interface.

8. The communication relay buoy for an underwater robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A switch is also provided on the outer top of the buoy body; the switch is connected to the main control unit through an electric wire.

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