Ship lookout device

By using cameras and electronic chart display systems in the ship's observation device, the water surface markers around the ship are collected and displayed in real time, and the problems of vision adjustment delay and lost markers in the prior art are solved, achieving all-round blind spot-free observation and more accurate collision avoidance information.

CN222629536UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18JIANGSU MARITIME INST
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421468898.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-26
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-26

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Technical Problem

Due to the different vision of each driver, the existing ship observation device needs to adjust the focal length of the telescope, which poses a risk of delay and loss of object marks, and requires walking out of the cab to perform all-round observation without blind spots.

Method used

A ship observation device is designed, including a camera, a damped rotating shaft, a connecting rod and a fixed base. The camera collects water surface markers around the ship in real time, and connects the video signal to the electronic chart display system, and adjusts it to superimposed radar information to obtain more accurate and comprehensive collision avoidance information.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the risk of delay in vision adjustment and loss of object targets, achieves all-round observation without blind spots, and improves the ability of ships to sail safely.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ship lookout device, and belongs to the field of ship engineering. The ship lookout device comprises a fixed base, a waterproof shell is arranged on the fixed base, a cable interface is arranged on the waterproof shell, a fixed block is arranged at the upper end of the waterproof shell, the ship lookout device further comprises a damping rotating shaft, the damping rotating shaft is arranged on the fixed block, a connecting rod is arranged on the damping rotating shaft, and the cable interface is arranged on the connecting rod. A mounting base is arranged at the end, away from the damping rotating shaft, of the connecting rod. The utility model solves the problems that the focus of a telescope needs to be adjusted to obtain a clear picture due to different vision conditions of drivers in the conventional lookout mirror, a certain risk of delay and object loss exists, and the drivers need to walk out of a cab to carry out omnibearing lookout without dead angles, so that the driver experience is poor. Therefore, the current traffic condition of the ship can be comprehensively mastered.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ship engineering, in particular to a ship observation device. Background Art

[0002] Maritime safety is very important for people engaged in the maritime industry. With the advancement of science and technology, people's ability to resist natural disasters has been greatly enhanced. However, in recent years, maritime accidents have occurred frequently due to people's over-reliance on navigation instruments and neglect of subjective initiative. According to the statistical results of collision accidents involving ships over 100 tons in the world over the past 20 years by collision avoidance experts, the vast majority of ships make mistakes in maintaining regular lookouts. It can be seen that maintaining regular lookouts has become an important factor in preventing maritime accidents and ensuring the safe navigation of ships.

[0003] The Chinese patent with the publication number CN203844955U discloses a ship observation tower, which belongs to the field of ship engineering, including a pillar, a platform, a control console, a telescope, a semicircular cover, an inlet and outlet, a telescopic rod, a rotating disk and a ladder. The pillar is a cylindrical structure, the pillar is installed on the roof of the ship cabin, a hydraulic mechanism is provided inside the pillar, the telescopic rod is installed inside the pillar, the telescopic rod is powered by the hydraulic mechanism, a rotating disk is installed on the top of the telescopic rod, the rotating disk can rotate 360 ​​degrees, the platform is installed on the rotating disk, a semicircular cover is provided on the platform, a control console and a telescope are provided inside the platform, the telescopic rod and the rotating disk can be controlled by the control console, and the telescope can observe the situation in the distance; the ladder is welded on the outer wall of the pillar, and an inlet and outlet are provided on the platform. This device enables the ship to have a better observation process during navigation, and enables the staff to have a better field of vision during the observation process, solving the defect that the current observation tower cannot move.

[0004] The periscope of the above patent has different vision conditions for each driver, and the focus of the telescope needs to be adjusted to obtain a clear picture. There is a certain delay and the risk of losing the target object. It is necessary to step out of the cab to conduct all-round observation without blind spots in order to fully grasp the traffic conditions of the ship at that time. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a ship observation device, which comprises a guardrail sleeve, a fixing plate is arranged at the lower end of the guardrail sleeve, a bolt hole is opened on the fixing plate, a fixing base is arranged at the upper end of the guardrail sleeve, a waterproof shell is arranged on the fixing base, a cable interface is arranged at the rear end of the waterproof shell, two fixing blocks are arranged at the upper end of the waterproof shell, a damping rotating shaft is arranged between the fixing blocks, a connecting rod is arranged on the movable end of the damping rotating shaft, and a mounting base is arranged on the end of the connecting rod away from the damping rotating shaft, a camera is arranged on the mounting base, when the ship is sailing on the sea, one end of a data transmission line can be inserted into the cable interface, and the other end is connected to the display terminal on the cab, the water surface marks around the ship are collected in real time through the camera, the display screen can switch the camera to retrieve the water surface conditions in the direction to be viewed, the display screen can be zoomed in and out for viewing, and further the video signal is connected to the electronic chart display system, the electronic chart system is adjusted to the radar information superposition display, to compare the mark information obtained by radar scanning, to obtain more accurate and comprehensive collision avoidance information, and solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a ship observation device, comprising a fixed base, a waterproof shell is arranged on the fixed base, a cable interface is arranged on the waterproof shell, a fixed block is arranged on the upper end of the waterproof shell, and also comprises a damping rotating shaft, the damping rotating shaft is arranged on the fixed block, a connecting rod is arranged on the damping rotating shaft, a mounting base is arranged on the end of the connecting rod away from the damping rotating shaft, a camera is arranged on the mounting base, a fiber optic glass is arranged at the lens position of the end of the camera away from the mounting base, a connecting plate is arranged at the lower end of the camera, a fan is arranged on the connecting plate at the end away from the mounting base, an air outlet is opened at the upper end of the fan, the air outlet is arranged directly below the fiber optic glass, and an air inlet is opened at the lower end of the fan.

[0007] Preferably, lighting spotlights are arranged around the camera on the mounting base.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting base is provided with a rainproof baffle at the upper end of the camera, and the rainproof baffle is welded to the mounting base.

[0009] Preferably, a guardrail sleeve is provided at the lower end of the fixed base, and the guardrail sleeve is integrally provided with the fixed base.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided at the lower end of the guardrail sleeve away from the fixed base, and the fixing plate and the guardrail sleeve are integrally provided.

[0011] Preferably, a bolt hole is provided on the fixing plate, and the bolt hole and the fixing plate are integrally arranged.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0013] The utility model comprises a guardrail sleeve, a fixing plate is arranged at the lower end of the guardrail sleeve, a bolt hole is opened on the fixing plate, a fixing base is arranged at the upper end of the guardrail sleeve, a waterproof shell is arranged on the fixing base, a cable interface is arranged at the rear end of the waterproof shell, two fixing blocks are arranged at the upper end of the waterproof shell, a damping rotating shaft is arranged between the fixing blocks, a connecting rod is arranged on the movable end of the damping rotating shaft, and a mounting base is arranged on the end of the connecting rod away from the damping rotating shaft, a camera is arranged on the mounting base, when the ship is sailing on the sea, one end of a data transmission line can be inserted into the cable interface, and the other end is connected to the display terminal on the cab, and the water surface around the ship can be collected in real time through the camera. The display screen can switch the camera to retrieve the water surface conditions in the direction you want to view, the display screen can be zoomed in and out for viewing, and the video signal is further connected to the electronic chart display system. The electronic chart system is adjusted to display radar information superposition to compare the target information obtained by radar scanning, and obtain more accurate and comprehensive collision avoidance information. It effectively avoids the problem that the existing periscope has a certain delay and the risk of losing the target due to the different vision of each driver. It is necessary to walk out of the cab to conduct all-round and no-dead-angle observation in order to make a comprehensive grasp of the traffic conditions of the ship at that time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall right side structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model when viewed from above;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a single camera of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Fixed base; 2. Guardrail sleeve; 3. Fixed plate; 4. Bolt hole; 5. Waterproof shell; 6. Fixed block; 7. Damping rotation axis; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Mounting base; 10. Lighting spotlight; 11. Rain shield; 12. Camera; 13. Fiber optic glass; 14. Cable interface; 15. Connecting plate; 16. Fan; 17. Air outlet; 18. Air inlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] 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.

[0020] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that the focal length of the telescope needs to be adjusted to obtain a clear picture due to the different vision of each driver, there is a certain delay and the risk of losing the target, and it is necessary to walk out of the cab to conduct a full-scale and blind-angle observation so as to fully grasp the traffic situation of the ship at that time, this embodiment provides the following technical solutions:

[0021] A ship observation device, including a fixed base 1, a waterproof shell 5 is arranged on the fixed base 1, a cable interface 14 is arranged on the waterproof shell 5, a fixed block 6 is arranged on the upper end of the waterproof shell 5, and also includes a damping rotating shaft 7, the damping rotating shaft 7 is arranged on the fixed block 6, a connecting rod 8 is arranged on the damping rotating shaft 7, a mounting base 9 is arranged on the end of the connecting rod 8 away from the damping rotating shaft 7, a camera 12 is arranged on the mounting base 9, and the camera 12 is provided with an optical fiber glass 13 at the lens position of the end away from the mounting base 9, and the mounting base 9 is provided at the camera 12 A connecting plate 15 is provided at the lower end, a fan 16 is provided at the end of the connecting plate 15 away from the mounting base 9, an air outlet 17 is provided at the upper end of the fan 16, the air outlet 17 is provided directly below the optical fiber glass 13, an air inlet 18 is provided at the lower end of the fan 16, a guardrail sleeve 2 is provided at the lower end of the fixed base 1, the guardrail sleeve 2 is integrally arranged with the fixed base 1, a fixing plate 3 is provided at the lower end of the guardrail sleeve 2 away from the fixed base 1, the fixing plate 3 is integrally arranged with the guardrail sleeve 2, a bolt hole 4 is provided on the fixing plate 3, and the bolt hole 4 is integrally arranged with the fixing plate 3;

[0022] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4, the staff can first fix the camera 12 on the observation tower of the ship through the guardrail sleeve 2, and then fix the camera 12 on the guardrail of the observation tower by passing the bolt through the bolt hole 4. When the ship is sailing on the sea, one end of a data transmission line can be inserted into the cable interface 14, and the other end can be connected to the display terminal on the cab. The camera 12 is used to collect the surface objects around the ship in real time. The display screen can switch the camera 12 to retrieve the surface conditions of the direction to be viewed. The display screen can be zoomed in and out for viewing. The video signal is further connected to the electronic chart display system, and the electronic chart system is adjusted to the radar information superposition display to compare the object information obtained by the radar scan to obtain more accurate and comprehensive collision avoidance information. In addition, lighting spotlights 10 are arranged around the camera 12. The lighting spotlights 10 can not only illuminate the surrounding sea surface when the ship is sailing at night on the sea, but also act as a signal warning light to avoid other ships colliding with the ship due to dim light;

[0023] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , a lighting spotlight 10 is arranged around the camera 12 on the mounting base 9, and a rainproof baffle 11 is arranged on the upper end of the camera 12 of the mounting base 9, and the rainproof baffle 11 is welded to the mounting base 9;

[0024] Working principle: the staff can first fix the camera 12 on the observation tower of the ship through the guardrail sleeve 2, and then fix the camera 12 on the guardrail of the observation tower by passing the bolt through the bolt hole 4. When the ship is sailing on the sea, one end of a data transmission line can be inserted into the cable interface 14, and the other end can be connected to the display terminal on the cab. The camera 12 is used to collect water surface objects around the ship in real time. The display screen can switch the camera 12 to retrieve the water surface conditions in the direction you want to view. The display screen can be zoomed in and out for viewing. The video signal is further connected to the electronic chart display system. The electronic chart system is adjusted to a radar information superposition display to compare the object information obtained by the radar scan to obtain more accurate and comprehensive collision avoidance information. In addition, lighting spotlights 10 are arranged around the camera 12. The lighting spotlights 10 can not only illuminate the surrounding sea surface when the ship is sailing at night on the sea, but also act as a signal warning light to avoid other ships colliding with the ship due to dim light.

[0025] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ship observation device, comprising a fixed base (1), a waterproof housing (5) being arranged on the fixed base (1), a cable interface (14) being arranged on the waterproof housing (5), and a fixing block (6) being arranged at the upper end of the waterproof housing (5); Features: The invention also comprises a damping rotating shaft (7), wherein the damping rotating shaft (7) is arranged on a fixed block (6), a connecting rod (8) is arranged on the damping rotating shaft (7), a mounting base (9) is arranged on the end of the connecting rod (8) away from the damping rotating shaft (7), a camera (12) is arranged on the mounting base (9), an optical fiber glass (13) is arranged at the lens position of the end of the camera (12) away from the mounting base (9), a connecting plate (15) is arranged at the lower end of the camera (12), a fan (16) is arranged at the end of the connecting plate (15) away from the mounting base (9), an air outlet (17) is arranged at the upper end of the fan (16), the air outlet (17) is arranged directly below the optical fiber glass (13), and an air inlet (18) is arranged at the lower end of the fan (16).

2. A ship observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An illumination spotlight (10) is arranged on the mounting base (9) around the camera (12).

3. A ship observation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting base (9) is provided with a rainproof baffle (11) at the upper end of the camera (12), and the rainproof baffle (11) is welded to the mounting base (9).

4. A ship observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guardrail sleeve (2) is provided at the lower end of the fixed base (1), and the guardrail sleeve (2) and the fixed base (1) are integrally provided.

5. A ship observation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guardrail sleeve (2) is provided with a fixing plate (3) at the lower end away from the fixing base (1); the fixing plate (3) and the guardrail sleeve (2) are integrally provided.

6. A ship observation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing plate (3) is provided with a bolt hole (4), and the bolt hole (4) and the fixing plate (3) are integrally arranged.

Citation Information

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  • Marine observatory

    CN203844955U