Marine transportation robot

By designing a buoyant mechanism in a maritime transportation robot, the contact area between the floating parts and water is used to increase the buoyancy, the problem of sinking during transportation is solved and transportation efficiency is improved.

CN222756749UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15XIAMEN NAVIGATION MARK OFFICE EAST CHINA SEA NAVIGATION SUPPORT CENT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
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Application Number
CN202421520264.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

Marine transport robots are prone to sink when transporting heavy materials, resulting in increased transportation resistance, decreased speed and poor efficiency.

Method used

A marine transport robot is designed, employing a buoyant mechanism, which comprises at least two buoyant components, each of which consists of a first folding member, a second folding member, a floating member and a second drive member. The second driving member drives the connection member close to the hull, so that the second folding members are away from each other, thereby increasing the contact area between the floating member and water and increasing buoyancy.

Benefits of technology

It effectively overcomes the problem of sinking during transportation, improves transportation efficiency, and allows the hull to transport materials more balancedly.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of marine transportation technologies, and provides a marine transportation robot which comprises a ship body, a first driving piece, a buoyancy mechanism and a connecting piece, and the first driving piece drives the ship body to move; the buoyancy mechanism comprises at least two buoyancy assemblies, each buoyancy assembly comprises a first folding part, a second folding part, a floating part and a second driving part, one end of each first folding part is rotationally connected with the ship body, and one end of each second folding part is rotationally connected with the end, away from the ship body, of the corresponding first folding part; the end, away from the first folding piece, of the second folding piece is rotationally connected with the connecting piece, and the floating piece is arranged on the second folding piece. Therefore, the ship body sinking problem can be solved, and the transportation efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of marine transportation technology, and in particular to a marine transportation robot. Background Art

[0002] Offshore lighthouses are often located on isolated coastal islands without fixed piers for docking and transporting supplies. There are safety risks for personnel simply by landing on the island from the ship. They also need to carry tools and supplies during work, which greatly increases the risks for operators.

[0003] Therefore, the existing use of marine transport robots to transport heavy materials such as batteries not only ensures the safety of materials (waterproof), but also reduces the work risks of operators. However, due to the heavy weight of materials such as batteries, the robot is prone to sinking due to gravity during transportation, resulting in greater resistance during transportation, reduced transportation speed, and poor transportation efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, the present application studies a marine transport robot, which can better overcome the problem of sinking during transportation and improve transportation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the sinking problem during transportation and improve transportation efficiency, the present application provides a marine transport robot.

[0006] The present application provides a marine transport robot, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A marine transport robot comprises a hull, a first driving member, a buoyancy mechanism and a connecting member, wherein the first driving member drives the hull to move; the buoyancy mechanism comprises at least two buoyancy components, the buoyancy components comprise a first folding member, a second folding member, a floating member and a second driving member, one end of the first folding member is rotatably connected to the hull, one end of the second folding member is rotatably connected to an end of the first folding member away from the hull, one end of the second folding member away from the first folding member is rotatably connected to the connecting member, and the floating member is arranged on the second folding member;

[0008] The second driving member drives the connecting member away from or towards the hull. When the second driving member drives the connecting member towards the hull, the second folding members move away from each other; when the second driving member drives the connecting member away from the hull, the second folding members move towards each other.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the first driving member drives the transport robot to transport materials back and forth on the sea. When transporting materials with heavier weight, the second driving member drives the second connecting member to approach the hull, so that the second folding members are separated from each other, that is, the lateral contact area between the floating member and the water in the sea is increased, thereby increasing the buoyancy, so as to overcome the sinking problem during transportation and improve transportation efficiency.

[0010] Optionally, the second folding member includes two folding rods and four rotating shafts, one folding rod corresponds to two rotating shafts, the rotating shafts are respectively arranged at both ends of the folding rod, the two folding rods are arranged at intervals, and are rotatably connected to the first folding member and the connecting member through the rotating shafts, and the floating member is arranged between the two folding rods.

[0011] Optionally, the floating member is an inflatable floating cushion.

[0012] Optionally, three buoyancy components are provided, and the second folding members are evenly spaced along the circumference of the connecting member, and a line connecting one end of the second folding member close to the first folding member forms an equilateral triangle structure.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the buoyancy assembly is unfolded, the hull can transport materials in a more balanced manner.

[0014] Optionally, at least two buoyancy mechanisms are provided and are spaced apart along the length direction of the hull.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when the buoyancy assembly is deployed, the entire hull can be more balanced, better overcome the sinking problem during transportation, and improve transportation efficiency.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes a sealed cabin and a sealing cover, wherein the sealed cabin is arranged on the hull, a sealing groove is opened on the surface of the sealed cabin, and the sealing cover is connected to a sealing ring. During installation, the sealing ring is inserted into the sealing groove, the wall surfaces of the sealed cabin corresponding to the sealing groove abut against each other, and the sealing cover abuts against the surface of the sealed cabin.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealed cabin can be better sealed and materials can be better transported.

[0018] Optionally, a sealing ring is further connected to the end surface of the sealing ring facing away from the sealing cover. During installation, the sealing ring is inserted into the sealing groove, and the sealing ring abuts against the sealing compartment wall surface corresponding to the sealing groove.

[0019] Optionally, the first driving member includes a transmission system, a first propeller, two second propellers and a third propeller, the first propeller is arranged at the bow of the hull, the second propeller is arranged at both sides of the hull, and the third propeller is arranged at the stern of the hull, and the transmission system drives the first propeller, the second propeller and the third propeller to rotate, thereby driving the hull to move.

[0020] Optionally, inflatable cavities are provided on both sides of the hull.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the inflatable cavity can help increase the buoyancy of the hull, so that materials can be better transported and the possibility of the hull sinking can be better reduced.

[0022] Optionally, it also includes an underwater camera, which is installed below the hull.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the underwater situation can be better observed.

[0024] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. The first driving member drives the transport robot to transport materials back and forth on the sea. When transporting heavy materials, the second driving member drives the second connecting member to approach the hull, so that the second folding members are separated from each other, that is, the lateral contact area between the floating member and the water in the sea is increased, so as to increase the buoyancy, so as to overcome the sinking problem during transportation and improve transportation efficiency;

[0026] 2. Three buoyancy components are provided, so that when the buoyancy components are opened, the hull can transport materials in a more balanced manner;

[0027] 3. It enables the sealed cabin to be better sealed and materials to be better transported. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the marine transport robot according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buoyancy mechanism of the marine transport robot in the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between the second folding member and the floating member in the marine transport robot of the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of center A.

[0032] Figure numerals: 1. hull; 2. first driving member; 21. first propeller; 22. second propeller; 23. third propeller; 3. buoyancy mechanism; 31. buoyancy assembly; 311. first folding member; 312. second folding member; 3121. folding rod; 3122. rotating shaft; 313. floating member; 314. second driving member; 32. mounting seat; 4. connecting member; 5. hollow base; 6. underwater camera; 7. sealed cabin; 8. sealing cover; 9. sealing groove; 10. sealing ring; 11. sealing ring; 12. push head; 13. mounting shaft seat; 14. tail end seat; 15. protective cover; 16. inflatable cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0034] The present application embodiment discloses a marine transport robot. Figure 1 The marine transport robot includes a hull 1, a first driving member 2, a buoyancy mechanism 3 and a connecting member 4. The first driving member 2 drives the hull 1 to move. In some embodiments, at least two buoyancy mechanisms 3 are provided, and are spaced apart along the length direction of the hull 1. In this embodiment, two buoyancy mechanisms 3 are provided, which are respectively provided near the head and the tail of the hull 1, so that buoyancy can be applied to the hull 1 in a more balanced manner, so that materials can be better transported, the possibility of the hull 1 sinking can be reduced, and the transportation efficiency can be improved. In other embodiments, one or more buoyancy mechanisms 3 can be provided according to actual conditions.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 The buoyancy mechanism 3 includes at least two buoyancy components 31 and mounting seats 32 corresponding to the buoyancy components 31. Figure 1 In this embodiment, a hollow base 5 is integrally provided at the bottom of the hull 1, a mounting seat 32 is screwed into the hollow base 5, a buoyancy assembly 31 is installed on the mounting seat 32, and the buoyancy assembly 31 is spaced between the connector 4 and the mounting seat 32 along the circumference of the mounting seat 32.

[0036] Continue to refer to Figure 2 The buoyancy assembly 31 includes a first folding member 311, a second folding member 312, a floating member 313 and a second driving member 314. One end of the first folding member 311 is rotatably connected to the hull 1. In this embodiment, one end of the first folding member 311 is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 32, one end of the second folding member 312 is rotatably connected to an end of the first folding member 311 away from the hull 1, and an end of the second folding member 312 away from the first folding member 311 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 4. The floating member 313 is arranged on the second folding member 312, and the floating member 313 can exert buoyancy on the hull 1 by contacting with water.

[0037] The second driving member 314 drives the connecting member 4 away from or close to the hull 1, that is, away from or close to the mounting seat 32. When the second driving member 314 drives the connecting member 4 close to the hull 1, the second folding members 312 move away from each other, so that the floating member 313 is unfolded, increasing the contact area with the water surface, thereby increasing the buoyancy of the hull 1, reducing the possibility of the hull 1 sinking, and being able to transport materials more effectively; when the second driving member 314 drives the connecting member 4 away from the hull 1, the second folding members 312 move closer to each other. By driving the second driving member 314 to move the second folding members 312 closer to or away from each other, the contact area between the floating member 313 and the water surface can be changed, so that the floating member 313 can be unfolded to a corresponding angle according to the weight of the materials, so that different materials can be transported more effectively. The second driving member 314 of this embodiment is a telescopic cylinder, one end of which is connected to the connecting member 4, and the other end is connected to the mounting seat 32.

[0038] In some embodiments, three buoyancy components 31 are provided, and the second folding components 312 are evenly spaced along the peripheral side of the connecting component 4, and the second folding components 312 are connected to form an equilateral triangle structure along the end of the first folding component 311, that is, the first folding components 311 are also evenly spaced along the peripheral side of the mounting seat 32, so that the hull 1 can be supported more stably and materials can be transported better. In other embodiments, two or more buoyancy components 31 can be evenly spaced as needed.

[0039] In some embodiments, the second folding member 312 includes two folding rods 3121 and four rotation shafts 3122. One folding rod 3121 corresponds to two rotation shafts 3122. The rotation shafts 3122 are respectively arranged at both ends of the folding rod 3121. In this embodiment, the rotation shafts 3122 and the folding rods 3121 are fixed by screw connection. The two folding rods 3121 are arranged at intervals and are rotatably connected to the first folding member 311 and the connecting member 4 through the rotation shafts 3122. The floating member 313 is arranged between the two folding rods 3121.

[0040] In some embodiments, the marine transport robot further includes an underwater camera 6, which is installed below the hull 1. The underwater camera 6 can conveniently view the underwater situation, and the underwater camera 6 in this embodiment is installed on the mounting seat 32.

[0041] Reference Figure 3 In some embodiments, the floating member 313 is an inflatable floating cushion. The inflatable floating cushion can better exert buoyancy on the hull 1 and reduce the possibility of the hull 1 sinking.

[0042] Reference Figure 4In some embodiments, the marine transport robot further includes a sealed cabin 7 and a sealed cover 8. In this embodiment, two sealed cabins 7 and two sealed covers 8 are provided correspondingly. In other embodiments, one or more sealed cabins 7 and 8 may be provided as needed. The sealed cabin 7 is provided on the hull 1. A sealing groove 9 is provided on the surface of the sealed cabin 7. The sealing cover 8 is integrally connected with a sealing ring 10. When installed, the sealing ring 10 is inserted into the sealing groove 9. The wall surfaces of the sealed cabin 7 corresponding to the sealing groove 9 abut against each other, and the sealing cover 8 abuts against the surface of the sealed cabin 7. Since the sealing ring 10 is of an inserted type and abuts against the sealed cabin 7, it can play a better sealing role and better protect the materials.

[0043] In some embodiments, the end surface of the sealing ring 10 facing away from the sealing cover 8 is also fixedly connected with a sealing ring 11. When installing, the sealing ring 10 is inserted into the sealing groove 9, and the sealing ring 11 abuts against the wall surface of the sealing chamber 7 corresponding to the sealing groove 9, so as to achieve a better sealing effect.

[0044] Refer again Figure 1 In some embodiments, the first driving member 2 includes a transmission system (not shown in the figure), a first propeller 21, two second propellers 22 and a third propeller 23. The first propeller 21 is arranged at the head of the hull 1. In this embodiment, a pusher head 12 is arranged at the head of the hull 1, and the first propeller 21 is installed on the pusher head 12. The second propeller 22 is arranged on both sides of the hull 1. In this embodiment, both sides of the hull 1 near the tail are provided with mounting shaft seats 13, and the second propeller 22 is respectively installed on the mounting shaft seats 13. The third propeller 23 is arranged at the tail of the hull 1. In this embodiment, a tail end seat 14 is arranged at the tail of the hull 1, and a protective cover 15 is arranged on the tail end seat 14. The third propeller 23 is installed on the tail end seat 14 and is located in the protective cover 15. The transmission system drives the first propeller 21, the second propeller 22 and the third propeller 23 to rotate, driving the hull 1 to move, so that the hull 1 can stably transport materials.

[0045] In some embodiments, both sides of the hull 1 near the head are provided with an inflatable cavity 16. The inflatable cavity 16 is filled with gas, which can exert buoyancy on the hull 1, so that the possibility of the hull 1 falling can be better reduced, and materials can be transported more efficiently.

[0046] The implementation principle of a marine transport robot in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: the first driving member 2 drives the transport robot to transport materials back and forth on the sea. When transporting materials with a heavier weight, the second connecting member 4 is driven by the second driving member 314 to approach the hull 1, so that the second folding members 312 are moved away from each other, that is, the lateral contact area of ​​the floating member 313 with the water in the sea is increased, thereby increasing the buoyancy, so as to overcome the sinking problem during transportation and improve transportation efficiency.

[0047] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A marine transport robot, characterized in that: The invention comprises a hull, a first driving member, a buoyancy mechanism and a connecting member, wherein the first driving member drives the hull to move; the buoyancy mechanism comprises at least two buoyancy components, wherein the buoyancy components comprise a first folding member, a second folding member, a floating member and a second driving member, wherein one end of the first folding member is rotatably connected to the hull, one end of the second folding member is rotatably connected to an end of the first folding member away from the hull, one end of the second folding member away from the first folding member is rotatably connected to the connecting member, and the floating member is arranged on the second folding member; The second driving member drives the connecting member away from or towards the hull. When the second driving member drives the connecting member towards the hull, the second folding members move away from each other; when the second driving member drives the connecting member away from the hull, the second folding members move towards each other.

2. A marine transport robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second folding member includes two folding rods and four rotating shafts, one folding rod corresponds to two rotating shafts, the rotating shafts are respectively arranged at both ends of the folding rod, the two folding rods are arranged at intervals, and are rotatably connected to the first folding member and the connecting member through the rotating shafts, and the floating member is arranged between the two folding rods.

3. A marine transport robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating member is an inflatable floating cushion.

4. A marine transport robot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Three buoyancy components are provided, and the second folding members are evenly spaced along the circumference of the connecting member, and a line connecting one end of the second folding member close to the first folding member forms an equilateral triangle structure.

5. The marine transport robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two buoyancy mechanisms are provided and are spaced apart along the length direction of the hull.

6. The marine transport robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sealing cabin and a sealing cover, wherein the sealing cabin is arranged on the hull, a sealing groove is opened on the surface of the sealing cabin, and the sealing cover is connected with a sealing ring. During installation, the sealing ring is inserted into the sealing groove, the sealing cabin wall surfaces corresponding to the sealing groove abut against each other, and the sealing cover abuts against the surface of the sealing cabin.

7. A marine transport robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end surface of the sealing ring facing away from the sealing cover is also connected with a sealing ring. During installation, the sealing ring is inserted into the sealing groove, and the sealing ring abuts against the sealing compartment wall surface corresponding to the sealing groove.

8. The marine transport robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving component includes a transmission system, a first propeller, two second propellers and a third propeller. The first propeller is arranged at the bow of the hull, the second propellers are arranged on both sides of the hull, and the third propeller is arranged at the stern of the hull. The transmission system drives the first propeller, the second propeller and the third propeller to rotate, thereby driving the hull to move.

9. The marine transport robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: Inflatable cavities are arranged on both sides of the hull.

10. The marine transport robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an underwater camera, which is installed below the hull.