Underwater propeller integrated valve block
By integrating the key components of the underwater thruster into a valve block and using technical means such as corrosion-resistant materials, sealing rings and hydraulic oil compensation, the problems of traditional underwater thrusters’ structure complex and stability in deep-sea environments are solved, and high reliability and high precision control effects are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422938054.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional underwater thrusters are composed of multiple independent components, which lead to complex structures, difficult installation and maintenance, easy leakage of connection points, affecting system reliability and safety, and difficult to maintain stable performance in deep-sea high-pressure environments.
Key components such as thruster motor, control valve, sealed shell, etc. are integrated into one valve block, corrosion-resistant materials and high-strength connections are used, sealing rings and hydraulic oil compensation are equipped, proportional valves or servo valves are used to improve control accuracy, and SAE standard interfaces and pressure-resistant materials are used to adapt to deep-sea environments.
It simplifies the overall structure, reduces installation and maintenance workload, improves system sealing and reliability, enhances stability and control accuracy in deep-sea environments, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of underwater propulsion devices, in particular to an underwater propulsion device integrated valve block. Background Art
[0002] With the increasing development of marine resources and underwater operations, underwater propulsion systems are increasingly being used in various underwater equipment. Traditional underwater propulsion systems typically consist of multiple independent components, such as propulsion motors, control valves, and sealed housings, connected by pipes and connectors. However, this decentralized design presents the following problems:
[0003] The combination of multiple independent components results in a complex overall structure, making installation and maintenance difficult. Multiple connection points are prone to leakage, affecting the reliability and safety of the system.
[0004] In deep-sea, high-pressure environments, traditional designs struggle to maintain stable performance and are prone to failure. Traditional control valves have slow response times and low control accuracy, making them unable to meet the requirements of high-precision operations. Utility Model Content
[0005] The primary purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated valve block for underwater thrusters, aiming to address the technical issues of combining multiple independent components, resulting in a complex overall structure and difficult installation and maintenance. Multiple connection points are prone to leakage, affecting system reliability and safety. Traditional designs struggle to maintain stable performance in the high-pressure environments of deep seas and are prone to failure.
[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the first aspect of the present invention provides an underwater thruster integrated valve block, comprising:
[0007] thruster mounts;
[0008] A propeller motor is fixedly connected to the propeller mounting base by bolts or screws;
[0009] a motor integrated valve body, fixedly connected to the thruster motor via at least four motor and integrated valve assembly mounting screws;
[0010] A thruster control valve is mounted on a valve seat on the back side of the motor integrated valve body;
[0011] A sealing housing, mounted on the periphery of the motor integrated valve body and fixed by at least four hexagon socket screws;
[0012] Watertight connectors for connecting external electrical wiring;
[0013] a first shell compensation port, provided on the sealed shell and used for connecting to a remote compensator;
[0014] a motor oil drain port, provided on the propeller motor;
[0015] A compensating hose at the propeller motor, connecting the propeller motor and the sealed housing;
[0016] A compensation port for the motor and propeller bearing cavity is provided on the propeller motor;
[0017] The second shell compensation port is provided on the sealed shell and is used to connect to the remote compensator on the other side.
[0018] Furthermore, the motor-integrated valve body further includes an electrical connector, which is directly connected to the electrical terminal box for transmitting control signals.
[0019] Furthermore, the sealed housing is filled with hydraulic oil to maintain normal operation of internal components and provide pressure compensation.
[0020] Furthermore, the connection between the thruster motor and the motor integrated valve body adopts an SAE standard interface to ensure the reliability and versatility of the connection.
[0021] Furthermore, the surface of the motor-integrated valve body is provided with an anti-corrosion layer to enhance its durability in an underwater environment.
[0022] Furthermore, the thruster control valve is a proportional valve or a servo valve.
[0023] Furthermore, the thruster control valve is mounted on a valve seat on the back side of the motor integrated valve body, and a sealing ring is provided between the thruster control valve and the motor integrated valve body to ensure waterproof performance.
[0024] Furthermore, the sealing shell is made of corrosion-resistant material, which is suitable for long-term use in underwater environment.
[0025] Furthermore, the connection between the thruster motor and the motor integrated valve body uses high-strength screws to ensure connection stability under high-pressure environments.
[0026] Furthermore, the compensating hose at the thruster motor and the compensating port between the motor and the thruster bearing cavity are both made of pressure-resistant materials to adapt to pressure changes in the deep-sea environment.
[0027] Beneficial effects:
[0028] The underwater thruster integrated valve block of the utility model is deduced based on the above content to obtain beneficial effects.
[0029] 1. By integrating key components such as the thruster motor, control valve, and sealed housing into a single valve block, this new design significantly simplifies the overall structure and reduces installation and maintenance workload. Fewer connection points between components and the presence of sealing rings at key locations effectively prevents leakage, improving the system's sealing and reliability. The sealed housing is filled with hydraulic oil, providing the necessary pressure compensation. The thruster motor compensation hose and the compensation port between the motor and thruster bearing cavity are constructed of pressure-resistant materials, ensuring stable operation in the high-pressure deep-sea environment.
[0030] 2. This utility model offers a choice of proportional or servo valves for the thruster control valve, providing high-precision control tailored to specific application requirements, improving system response speed and control accuracy. The motor-integrated valve body is coated with an anti-corrosion layer, and the seal housing is constructed of corrosion-resistant materials, enhancing the system's durability and service life in underwater environments. The thruster motor and motor-integrated valve body are connected using high-strength screws and SAE-standard connectors, ensuring connection stability even in high-pressure environments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] Figure 1 This is a front view of an underwater propeller integrated valve block according to one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 This is a top view of an underwater propeller integrated valve block according to one embodiment of the present utility model.
[0033] in:
[0034] 1. Thruster mounting base; 2. Thruster motor; 3. Motor integrated valve body; 4. Thruster control valve; 5. Sealed housing; 6. Watertight joint; 7. Housing compensation port 1; 8. Motor oil drain port; 9. Compensation hose at thruster motor; 10. Motor and thruster bearing cavity compensation port; 11. Motor and integrated valve assembly mounting screws; 12. Hexagon socket screw; 13. Housing compensation port 2.
[0035] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like, indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections, direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they may refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.
[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0040] Reference Figure 1-Figure 2 An embodiment of the present invention provides an underwater thruster integrated valve block, comprising:
[0041] Thruster mounting 1;
[0042] The propeller motor 2 is fixedly connected to the propeller mounting base 1 by bolts or screws;
[0043] The motor integrated valve body 3 is fixedly connected to the thruster motor 2 via at least four motor and integrated valve assembly mounting screws 11;
[0044] The thruster control valve 4 is installed on the valve seat on the back side of the motor integrated valve body 3;
[0045] A sealing housing 5 is mounted on the periphery of the motor integrated valve body 3 and fixed by at least four hexagon socket screws 12;
[0046] Watertight joint 6, used for connecting external electrical circuits;
[0047] A shell compensation port 7 is provided on the sealed shell 5 and is used to connect to a remote compensator;
[0048] A motor oil drain port 8 is provided on the propeller motor 2;
[0049] A compensating hose 9 at the propeller motor connects the propeller motor 2 and the sealed housing 5;
[0050] The motor and propeller bearing cavity compensation port 10 is provided on the propeller motor 2;
[0051] The second shell compensation port 13 is provided on the sealed shell 5 and is used to connect to the remote compensator on the other side.
[0052] The motor-integrated valve body 3 also includes an electrical connector that is directly connected to the electrical terminal box for transmitting control signals. To facilitate connection with an external electrical system, the motor-integrated valve body 3 is also equipped with an electrical connector that can be directly connected to the electrical terminal box for transmitting control signals.
[0053] The sealed housing 5 is filled with hydraulic oil to maintain the normal operation of the internal components and provide pressure compensation. The hydraulic oil inside the housing not only helps lubricate and cool the internal components, but also provides the necessary pressure compensation to ensure that the system can operate stably at different depths.
[0054] The connection between the thruster motor 2 and the motor integrated valve body 3 adopts an SAE standard interface. In order to ensure the reliability of the connection, a connector that conforms to the SAE standard interface is used.
[0055] The surface of the motor-integrated valve body 3 is coated with an anti-corrosion layer to enhance its durability in underwater environments.
[0056] The thruster control valve 4 is a proportional valve or a servo valve.
[0057] The thruster control valve 4 is mounted on the rear valve seat of the motor-integrated valve body 3, with a sealing ring interposed between them to ensure good waterproof performance. The sealing housing 5 is made of corrosion-resistant material, making it suitable for long-term underwater operations.
[0058] The thruster motor 2 and the motor integrated valve body 3 are connected using high-strength screws to ensure connection stability under high-pressure environments. The thruster motor compensation hose 9 and the motor-thruster bearing cavity compensation port 10 are both made of pressure-resistant materials to adapt to the pressure fluctuations in deep-sea environments.
[0059] In this embodiment, the thruster mounting base 1 is securely connected to the thruster motor 2 via bolts or screws. This connection not only provides sufficient mechanical strength but also facilitates disassembly and maintenance. The thruster motor 2 is secured to the motor-integrated valve body 3 via at least four hexagon socket head cap screws 12, ensuring a compact and stable structure.
[0060] The motor integrated valve body 3 is one of the core components of the entire system. It not only carries the thruster motor 2, but also integrates the thruster control valve 4.
[0061] The sealing housing 5 is installed on the periphery of the motor integrated valve body 3 and is fixed by at least four hexagon socket screws 12 to form a closed protective space.
[0062] To cope with pressure fluctuations in underwater environments, the present invention incorporates multiple compensation mechanisms. Shell compensation port 1 (7) and shell compensation port 2 (13), located at different locations within the sealed shell 5, can be connected to a remote compensator to effectively regulate internal pressure. The thruster motor compensation hose (9) connects the thruster motor (2) to the sealed shell 5, while the motor-to-thruster bearing cavity compensation port (10) is located directly on the thruster motor (2). Both components are constructed of pressure-resistant materials to accommodate the pressure fluctuations of deep-sea environments.
[0063] The thruster control valve 4 can be a proportional valve or a servo valve, depending on the system's accuracy requirements and cost budget. Proportional valves are suitable for applications that require precise flow rate control, while servo valves are more suitable for situations with higher requirements for response speed and control accuracy.
[0064] Description: One embodiment provides an underwater thruster integrated valve block, including:
[0065] Thruster mounting 1;
[0066] The propeller motor 2 is fixedly connected to the propeller mounting base 1 by bolts or screws;
[0067] The motor integrated valve body 3 is fixedly connected to the propeller motor 2 by at least four hexagon socket screws 12;
[0068] The thruster control valve 4 is installed on the valve seat on the back side of the motor integrated valve body 3;
[0069] A sealing housing 5 is mounted on the periphery of the motor integrated valve body 3 and fixed by at least four hexagon socket screws 12;
[0070] Watertight joint 6, used for connecting external electrical circuits;
[0071] A shell compensation port 7 is provided on the sealed shell 5 and is used to connect to a remote compensator;
[0072] A motor oil drain port 8 is provided on the propeller motor 2;
[0073] A compensating hose 9 at the propeller motor connects the propeller motor 2 and the sealed housing 5;
[0074] The motor and propeller bearing cavity compensation port 10 is provided on the propeller motor 2;
[0075] The second shell compensation port 13 is provided on the sealed shell 5 and is used to connect to the remote compensator on the other side.
[0076] The motor-integrated valve body 3 also includes an electrical connector that is directly connected to the electrical terminal box for transmitting control signals. To facilitate connection with an external electrical system, the motor-integrated valve body 3 is also equipped with an electrical connector that can be directly connected to the electrical terminal box for transmitting control signals.
[0077] The sealed housing 5 is filled with hydraulic oil to maintain the normal operation of the internal components and provide pressure compensation. The hydraulic oil inside the housing not only helps lubricate and cool the internal components, but also provides the necessary pressure compensation to ensure that the system can operate stably at different depths.
[0078] The connection between the thruster motor 2 and the motor integrated valve body 3 adopts an SAE standard interface. In order to ensure the reliability of the connection, a connector that conforms to the SAE standard interface is used.
[0079] The surface of the motor-integrated valve body 3 is coated with an anti-corrosion layer to enhance its durability in underwater environments.
[0080] The thruster control valve 4 is a proportional valve or a servo valve.
[0081] The thruster control valve 4 is mounted on the rear valve seat of the motor-integrated valve body 3, with a sealing ring interposed between them to ensure good waterproof performance. The sealing housing 5 is made of corrosion-resistant material, making it suitable for long-term underwater operations.
[0082] The thruster motor 2 and the motor integrated valve body 3 are connected using high-strength screws to ensure connection stability under high-pressure environments. The thruster motor compensation hose 9 and the motor-thruster bearing cavity compensation port 10 are both made of pressure-resistant materials to adapt to the pressure fluctuations in deep-sea environments.
[0083] In this embodiment, the thruster mounting base 1 is securely connected to the thruster motor 2 via bolts or screws. This connection not only provides sufficient mechanical strength but also facilitates disassembly and maintenance. The thruster motor 2 is secured to the motor-integrated valve body 3 via at least four hexagon socket head cap screws 12, ensuring a compact and stable structure.
[0084] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An underwater propeller integrated valve block, characterized in that: include: Propeller mounting seat (1); A propeller motor (2) is fixedly connected to the propeller mounting base (1) via bolts or screws; A motor integrated valve body (3) is fixedly connected to the propeller motor (2) via at least four motor and integrated valve assembly mounting screws (11); A thruster control valve (4) is mounted on a valve seat on the back side of the motor integrated valve body (3); A sealing housing (5) is mounted on the periphery of the motor integrated valve body (3) and fixed by at least four hexagon socket screws (12); A watertight connector (6) for connecting to external electrical circuits; a housing compensating port 1 (7), provided on the sealed housing (5) and used for connecting to a remote compensator; a motor oil drain port (8) provided on the propeller motor (2); A compensating hose (9) at the propeller motor connects the propeller motor (2) and the sealed housing (5); A motor and propeller bearing cavity compensation port (10) is provided on the propeller motor (2); The second shell compensation port (13) is provided on the sealed shell (5) and is used for connecting to the remote compensator on the other side.
2. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor integrated valve body (3) further comprises an electrical connector which is directly connected to the electrical terminal box.
3. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the sealed housing (5) is filled with hydraulic oil.
4. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection between the propeller motor (2) and the motor integrated valve body (3) adopts an SAE standard interface.
5. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the motor integrated valve body (3) is provided with an anti-corrosion layer.
6. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thruster control valve (4) is a proportional valve or a servo valve.
7. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thruster control valve (4) is mounted on the back valve seat of the motor integrated valve body (3), and a sealing ring is provided between the thruster control valve (4) and the motor integrated valve body (3).
8. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing shell (5) is made of corrosion-resistant material.
9. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection between the thruster motor (2) and the motor integrated valve body (3) is achieved by using high-strength screws.
10. The underwater propulsion integrated valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compensating hose (9) at the propeller motor and the compensating port (10) between the motor and the propeller bearing cavity are both made of pressure-resistant materials.