Floating type underwater salvage robot

By designing a compact floating underwater salvage robot, using waterproof modules and propulsion mechanisms, the existing underwater salvage robots are solved, and efficient and flexible underwater salvage operations are achieved.

CN223132326UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22SOUTHWEAT UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422271935.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-18
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-18

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Technical Problem

The existing underwater salvage robot has complex structures and is not portable, and has safety hazards during underwater operation, making it difficult to efficiently salvage target objects.

Method used

A compact and convenient portable floating underwater salvage robot is designed, using waterproof modules and propulsion mechanisms, combined with a net connection rack and underwater thruster, to achieve flexible salvage operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and safety of underwater salvage, expands the range of salvage types, and enhances the operability and flexibility of the robot.

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Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the floating type underwater salvage robot comprises a salvage mechanism, a waterproof module and a propelling mechanism. The fishing mechanism is composed of a lower sealing plate, a waterproof steering engine, a first supporting rod, a second supporting rod and a dip net connecting frame. The waterproof steering engine is fixed to the lower sealing plate through waterproof screws. The dip net connecting frame is a concave opening, and a dip net is arranged on the dip net connecting frame; the waterproof module is composed of a waterproof cabin, a hemispherical front cover and a rear end cover. The hemispherical front cover is fixed to the front end of the waterproof cabin through waterproof screws. The propelling mechanism is composed of an underwater propeller, a T-shaped connecting base, an upper propeller clamp, a lower propeller clamp, a first steering clamp and a second steering clamp, the upper propeller clamp and the lower propeller clamp are semicircular, fixed to each other through waterproof screws and arranged on the waterproof cabin in a sleeving mode, and the first steering clamp and the second steering clamp are fixed to the waterproof cabin in the same mode. The camera shooting device is easy to operate and high in flexibility, and can be used for clamping the camera shooting device. The utility model has the application value of convenience in carrying, good sealing performance, easiness in operation and higher flexibility.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of underwater robots, and particularly relates to a floating underwater salvage robot. Background Art

[0002] An underwater salvage robot is a robot designed to perform tasks such as salvage, exploration, and sampling in an underwater environment. It can dive underwater to replace or assist humans in underwater operations, reducing the possibility of danger when people conduct underwater operations and improving work efficiency at the same time. Underwater salvage robots are usually equipped with devices such as cameras, laser rangefinders, and salvage devices to facilitate operators to control the underwater salvage robot to locate and identify target objects in the underwater environment and then perform salvage operations. Therefore, a floating underwater salvage robot with a simple, compact, portable, and detachable structure is designed to enable users to salvage and sample underwater target objects in the easiest way. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to design a floating underwater salvage robot driven by electric energy with a compact structure, easy to carry, and good sealing performance, in order to facilitate people to salvage underwater target objects, reduce the possibility of potential danger during manual salvage, and improve work efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: The utility model relates to a floating underwater salvage robot, which includes a salvage mechanism, a waterproof module, and a propulsion mechanism; the salvage mechanism is composed of a lower sealing plate, a waterproof servo motor, a first support rod, a second support rod, and a net connecting frame; the waterproof servo motor is fixed on the lower sealing plate through waterproof screws; the net connecting frame is a concave opening, on which a net is installed; the waterproof module is composed of a waterproof cabin body, a hemispherical front cover, and a rear end cover; the hemispherical front cover is fixed at the front end of the waterproof cabin through waterproof screws; the propulsion mechanism is composed of an underwater thruster, a T-shaped connecting seat, an upper thruster clamp, a lower thruster clamp, a first steering clamp, and a second steering clamp; the upper thruster clamp and the lower thruster clamp are semicircular and are fixed to each other through waterproof screws and sleeved on the waterproof cabin body; the first steering clamp and the second steering clamp are fixed on the waterproof cabin body in the same way.

[0005] Further, one end of the first support rod is connected to the waterproof servo motor, the waterproof servo motor is fixed on the lower sealing plate, and the first support rod and the second support rod are respectively connected to the net connecting frame.

[0006] Further, O-ring seals are provided at the connection between the hemispherical front cover and the waterproof cabin to enhance the waterproof effect of the overall structure.

[0007] Further, the rear end cover is fixed at the rear end of the waterproof cabin through waterproof screws, and peripheral waterproof interfaces are evenly distributed on its plane for connecting external control lines.

[0008] Furthermore, the second steering clamp is nested and connected with the lower clamp of the thruster. Positioning holes are provided in the first steering clamp and the upper clamp of the thruster in the axial direction, and are connected using a round sheath to fix the relative positions of the first steering clamp and the upper clamp of the thruster.

[0009] Furthermore, on both sides of the upper clamp of the thruster, a T-shaped connection seat is respectively fixed. The underwater thruster fixed on the T-shaped connection seat has a propulsion direction perpendicular to the water surface. The underwater thruster fixed on both sides of the first steering clamp has a propulsion direction inclined to the positive direction of the underwater robot. The direction of the underwater thruster fixed on both sides of the upper clamp of the thruster is the same as the positive direction of the overall structure.

[0010] Advantages of the present utility model:

[0011] A floating underwater salvage robot of the present utility model has the advantages of a compact structure, convenient carrying, good sealing performance, and easy use. It has good mobility and operability when working underwater, ensuring the safety of staff and improving work efficiency. At the same time, the method of net salvage expands the scope of salvage types and the quantity of one-time salvage, and has good application value. Description of the drawings

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical implementation solutions and their embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce some connection relationships and embodiment drawings in the present utility model. Among the drawings, some standard parts are not marked. Obviously, the following description is only of some embodiment drawings of the present utility model. The schematic embodiments and descriptions of the present application are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present application. In the drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 Schematically shows a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a floating underwater salvage robot according to the present application.

[0014] Figure 2 Schematically shows a schematic top view of the overall structure of a floating underwater salvage robot according to the present application.

[0015] Figure 3 Schematically shows a schematic diagram of the salvage mechanism of a floating underwater salvage robot according to the present application.

[0016] Figure 4 Schematically shows a schematic diagram of the waterproof module of a floating underwater salvage robot according to the present application.

[0017] Description of the Drawings: 1. Handle, 2. Upper Clamp of the Thruster, 3. Upper Sealing Plate, 4. Waterproof Compartment, 5. T-shaped Connector, 6. First Steering Clamp, 7. Hemispherical Front Cover, 8. First Underwater Thruster, 9. Second Steering Clamp, 10. Lower Clamp of the Thruster, 11. Camera, 12. Third Underwater Thruster, 13. Lower Sealing Plate, 14. Fourth Underwater Thruster, 15. Waterproof Servo, 16. Bottom Bracket, 17. Net Connecting Frame, 18. First Rod, 19. Second Rod, 20. Rear End Cover, 21. Second Underwater Thruster. Detailed Implementation Manner

[0018] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, which will become apparent from the following description, or can be understood through the practice of the present invention.

[0020] Combined with Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown in the figures, to solve the problems in the background technology, a floating underwater salvage robot includes a salvage mechanism, a waterproof module, and a propulsion mechanism; the salvage mechanism is composed of a lower sealing plate 13, a waterproof servo 15, a first rod 18, a second rod 19, and a net connecting frame 17. The waterproof servo is threadedly fixed on the lower sealing plate through waterproof screws; the net connecting frame 17 is a concave opening, on which a net is installed; the waterproof module is composed of a waterproof compartment 4, a hemispherical front cover 7, and a rear end cover 20. The hemispherical front cover 7 is threadedly fixed at the front end of the waterproof compartment 4 through waterproof screws; the propulsion mechanism is composed of a first underwater thruster 8, a second underwater thruster 21, a third underwater thruster 12, a fourth underwater thruster 14, a T-shaped connector 5, an upper clamp of the thruster 2, a lower clamp of the thruster 10, a first steering clamp 6, and a second steering clamp 9. The upper clamp of the thruster 2 and the lower clamp of the thruster 10 are semicircular and are fixed to each other through waterproof screws, and are sleeved on the body of the waterproof compartment 4. The first steering clamp 6 and the second steering clamp 9 are nested on the waterproof compartment 4 in the same way.

[0021] In the device of the present utility model, the underwater thruster 1 on the left side of the steering clamp 6 can enable the underwater robot to turn right, and the underwater thruster 21 corresponds to turning left. The underwater thrusters 3 on both sides of the T-shaped connecting seat 5 can enable the underwater robot to move up and down. The underwater thrusters 4 on both sides of the thruster clamp can push the underwater robot forward. The operator can remotely control the underwater robot to salvage the target object according to the real-time image information fed back by the camera 11 and the distance information fed back by the infrared module.

[0022] In the device of the present utility model, the floating underwater robot can float on the water surface and travel. After the operator finds the target object through the video information fed back in real time by the camera 11 fixed on the lower sealing plate 13, the operator controls the underwater thrusters 3 on both sides of the T-shaped connecting seat 5 to make the underwater robot sink to a certain depth. The infrared ranging will feed back the distance between the underwater robot and the target object. When the distance is appropriate, the waterproof servo 15 rotates to an appropriate angle, and the operator controls the first support rod 18 and the second support rod 19 to lower the net connecting frame 17 to salvage the target object.

[0023] Those skilled in the art of the present technology can understand that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as the general understanding of those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present utility model belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in a general dictionary should be understood to have a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the prior art, and will not be interpreted with an idealized or overly formal meaning unless defined as here.

[0024] Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that: the components in the device in the embodiment can be distributed in the device in the embodiment according to the description of the embodiment, or can be correspondingly changed to be located in one or more devices different from this embodiment.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate rather than limit the technical solutions of the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the present utility model can still be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Any modification or partial replacement thereof should be covered by the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A floating underwater salvage robot, comprising a salvage mechanism, a waterproof module, and a propulsion mechanism; the salvage mechanism is composed of a lower sealing plate (13), a waterproof servo (15), a first support rod (18), a second support rod (19), and a net connecting frame (17); the waterproof servo is threadedly fixed on the lower sealing plate through waterproof screws; the net connecting frame (17) is a concave opening, on which a net is installed; the waterproof module is composed of a waterproof cabin (4), a hemispherical front cover (7), and a rear end cover (20); the hemispherical front cover (7) is threadedly fixed at the front end of the waterproof cabin (4) through waterproof screws; the propulsion mechanism is composed of a first underwater thruster (8), a second underwater thruster (21), a third underwater thruster (12), a fourth underwater thruster (14), a T-shaped connecting seat (5), an upper thruster clamp (2), a lower thruster clamp (10), a first steering clamp (6), and a second steering clamp (9); the upper thruster clamp (2) and the lower thruster clamp (10) are semi-circular and are fixed to each other through waterproof screws and sleeved on the body of the waterproof cabin (4); the first steering clamp (6) and the second steering clamp (9) are nested on the waterproof cabin (4) in the same way.

2. The floating underwater salvage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that One end of the first support rod (18) is connected to the waterproof servo (15), the waterproof servo (15) is fixed on the lower sealing plate (13), and the first support rod (18) and the second support rod (19) are respectively connected to both ends of the net connecting frame (17).

3. The floating underwater salvage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that O-ring seals are provided at the connection between the hemispherical front cover (7) and the waterproof cabin (4) to enhance the waterproof effect of the overall structure.

4. The floating underwater salvage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that The rear end cover is threadedly fixed at the rear end of the waterproof cabin (4), and peripheral waterproof interfaces are evenly distributed on its plane for external connection of control lines.

5. The floating underwater salvage robot according to claim 1, wherein The second steering clamp (9) is nested and connected to the lower thruster clamp (10), and positioning holes are provided in the first steering clamp (6) and the upper thruster clamp (2) in the axial direction and are connected by a round sheath to fix the relative positions of the first steering clamp (6) and the upper thruster clamp (2).

6. The floating underwater salvage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that One T-shaped connecting seat (5) is fixed on each side of the upper thruster clamp (2). The propulsion direction of the third underwater thruster (12) fixed on the T-shaped connecting seat (5) is perpendicular to the water surface. The propulsion directions of the first underwater thruster (8) and the second underwater thruster (21) fixed on both sides of the first steering clamp (6) are inclined to the positive direction of the underwater robot. The propulsion direction of the fourth underwater thruster (14) fixed on both sides of the upper thruster clamp (2) is consistent with the positive direction of the overall structure.