Direction controller for ship

Abstract

The utility model provides a direction controller for a ship, and relates to the technical field of ship equipment control, the direction controller for the ship is installed on a ship steering mechanism and comprises a display device, a steering wheel and a steering control device, the steering control device comprises a main shaft, the main shaft penetrates through the display device, the top end of the main shaft is connected with the steering wheel, and the steering wheel is connected with the display device. The steering control device comprises a protective shell, the protective shell is fixedly connected with the display device and used for preventing the steering control device from being eroded by water, and the display device is provided with a waterproof device used for preventing water from entering the display device and entering the steering control device along a main shaft. The steering control device is further provided with a steering damping structure, the steering damping structure is used for keeping the rotation stability of the main shaft and improving the driving experience, the waterproof effect is good, the driving experience is good, the steering angle can be accurately displayed, misoperation of a user is prevented, the service life is long, and the ship traveling safety is guaranteed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ship equipment control, in particular to a ship direction controller. BACKGROUND

[0002] Ship is a common means of transportation for people, and various related equipment inside the ship is an important object for the movement and advancement of the ship. The direction controller is an indispensable important equipment for the ship, and its practicality and convenience directly affect the safety quality of the ship, and the degree of attention is relatively improved. However, the existing yacht steering wheel has a simple structure and cannot be used for a long time. Patent No. 201620606323.X, Patent Name: A New Yacht Steering Wheel Based on Multiple Protection Structure, provides a yacht steering wheel based on multiple protection structure to solve the problem that the existing yacht steering wheel has a simple structure and cannot be used for a long time, and cannot realize the waterproof function. The waterproof layer and the thickening layer are arranged, which is beneficial to effectively prevent the yacht steering wheel from entering water by using waterproof material, prolong the service life, use rubber which has excellent oil resistance, high wear resistance, good heat resistance, strong adhesion, and protect the steering wheel. The massage pattern is arranged, which is beneficial to massage caused by fatigue of using the steering wheel for a long time by using the convex needle; the circular ring is arranged, which is beneficial to utilize the waterproof characteristics of stainless steel and reduce the weight of the steering wheel. This technical solution utilizes the characteristics of the material itself to achieve waterproof function and improve driving experience. The service life of this design is short, the driving experience is poor, and the waterproof effect is limited. The direction controller completely relies on experience or auxiliary instrument structure when rotating.

[0003] Therefore, improvement is needed. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application designs a direction controller with good waterproof effect, excellent driving experience, and accurate display of steering angle.

[0005] To solve the above problems, a ship direction controller is installed on a ship steering mechanism, which includes a display device, a steering wheel, and a steering control device. The steering control device includes a main shaft, the main shaft passes through the display device, and the top end is connected to the steering wheel. The steering control device includes a protective shell, which is fixedly connected with the display device to prevent the steering control device from being eroded by water. The display device is provided with a waterproof device to prevent water from entering the display device and then entering the inside of the steering control device along the main shaft. The steering control device is also provided with a steering damping structure to maintain the stability of the main shaft rotation and improve the driving experience.

[0006] Preferably, the damping structure includes a fixed disc, a damping device, and a positioning device, and the damping device and the positioning device are uniformly distributed around the main shaft.

[0007] Preferably, the damping device comprises a damper fixing column and a damper, the damper fixing column is hollow at one end and the damper is arranged inside.

[0008] Preferably, the damping structure further comprises a rotating disc, the rotating disc is arranged on the main shaft, and the rotating disc is used in cooperation with the damping device.

[0009] Preferably, the steering control device further comprises a signal receiving device, the signal receiving device is used for receiving the rotating angle of the rotating disc, and is arranged at the lower end of the fixed disc, the signal receiving device and the fixed disc are both fixed on the display device.

[0010] Preferably, the steering control device further comprises a signal output device, the signal output device is used in cooperation with the signal receiving device.

[0011] Preferably, the main shaft is provided with a limiting piece in the horizontal direction, the limiting piece comprises a first limiting piece and a second limiting piece, and the included angle between the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece is 90 degrees.

[0012] Preferably, the main shaft is provided with a threaded hole inside the end connected with the steering wheel and steps are arranged on both sides of the outer end for fixing the steering wheel, and the part of the main shaft connected with the steering wheel is further provided with a positioning card for multiple close fixing of the steering wheel.

[0013] Preferably, the display device is provided with a backlight adjusting device for adjusting the backlight intensity of the display device.

[0014] Preferably, the steering wheel is semicircular and exposes the display device, the display device comprises an instrument panel, the instrument panel comprises a pointer, the pointer is fixedly connected to the main shaft, the rotating angle of the main shaft is accurately displayed, the operator can accurately distinguish the rotating direction and angle, and misoperation is prevented.

[0015] Beneficial effects: the present application is provided with multiple waterproof structures, has good waterproof effect, is provided with a plurality of damping devices, is multiple fixed, maintains the stability of the rotation of the main shaft, prevents the steering wheel from jumping, has good driving experience, the pointer is arranged on the rotating shaft, can accurately display the steering angle, prevents misoperation of the user, has long service life, and ensures the safety of ship driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 is a third schematic diagram of the structure of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4 Structure 4 of the present application;

[0020] Figure 5 Structure 5 of the present application;

[0021] Figure 6 Structure 6 of the present application;

[0022] Figure 7 Structure 7 of the present application;

[0023] Figure 8 Structure 8 of the present application;

[0024] Figure 9 Structure 9 of the present application;

[0025] Figure 10 Structure 10 of the present application.

[0026] Display device 1, steering wheel 2, steering control device 3, main shaft 31, protective shell 32, steering damping structure 33, fixed disc 331, damping device 332, positioning device 333, damper fixing column 3321, damper 3322, rotating disc 334, receiving device 34, XX 312, signal inductor one 341, copper column 4, signal output device 35, signal inductor two 351, first limiting sheet 3111, second limiting sheet 3112, positioning card 312, backlight adjusting device 11, instrument panel 12, protective cover 21. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the above objectives, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] It should be noted that in the coordinate system XYZ provided herein, the right direction is represented by the positive direction of the X axis, the left direction is represented by the negative direction of the X axis, the front direction is represented by the positive direction of the Y axis, the rear direction is represented by the negative direction of the Y axis, the upward direction is represented by the positive direction of the Z axis, and the downward direction is represented by the negative direction of the Z axis. At the same time, it should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical connections; direct connections or indirect connections via an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0030] Throughout this specification, references to the terms "embodiment," "one embodiment," and "an implementation" indicate that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or implementation are included in at least one embodiment or implementation of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or implementation. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or implementations.

[0031] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a ship direction controller, a ship direction controller, which is installed on the ship steering mechanism, including a display device 1, a steering wheel 2, and a steering control device 3. The steering control device 3 includes a main shaft 31, which passes through the display device 1 and is connected to the steering wheel 2 at the top. Rotating the steering wheel 2 drives the main shaft 21 to rotate, and the steering controller is activated to control the direction of the ship. The steering control device 3 includes a protective shell 32, which is fixedly connected to the display device 1 and fixed to the display device 1 in a detachable manner, such as a screw connection, to prevent the steering control device from being corroded by water. The display device is provided with a waterproof device, such as a sealing ring, to prevent water from entering the display device and then entering the interior of the steering control device along the main shaft. The steering control device 3 is also provided with a steering damping structure 33 to maintain the stability of the main shaft rotation, prevent the steering wheel from bouncing, and improve the driving experience.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the damping structure 33 includes a fixed plate 331, a damping device 332, and a positioning device 333. The damping device 332 and the positioning device 333 are evenly distributed on the fixed plate 331 with the main axis as the center. There are several damping devices 332, for example, 3, and each of the damping devices 332 is 90 degrees apart. A through hole is set on the fixed plate 331 for placing the damping device 332.

[0033] like Figure 4As shown, the damping device 332 includes a damper fixing column 3321, one end of which is hollow and has the damper 3322 built-in, and the damper 3322 is exposed on the damper fixing column 3321.

[0034] As shown, the damping structure 33 further includes a rotating disc 334, which is installed on the main shaft 31, and the part of the rotating disc 334 cooperating with the main shaft 31 is provided with pin connection, so that the rotation of the main shaft 31 will drive the rotating disc 334 to rotate. Figure 5

[0035] As shown, the rotating disc 334 cooperates with the damping device 332, and the rotation of the rotating disc 334 produces friction with the damper 3322, thereby reducing the shaking of the main shaft and maintaining the stability of the steering wheel movement, thus improving the driving experience. Figure 6

[0036] As shown, the steering control device 3 further includes a signal receiving device 34, which is arranged at the bottom end of the main shaft 31, and the bottom end of the main shaft 31 is provided with XX312, the signal receiving device 34 is a circuit board, and a signal sensor one 341 is arranged at the position corresponding to the bottom end XX312 of the main shaft 31, which is used to accurately detect the angle of rotation of the main shaft 31, and the signal receiving device 34 is used to receive the rotation angle of the main shaft 31, and the signal receiving device 34 is arranged at the lower end of the fixed disc 334 and is not connected to each other, and the signal receiving device 34 and the fixed disc 334 are both fixed on the display device through a plurality of copper columns 4. Figures 6-10 The steering control device 3 further includes a signal output device 35, which is provided with a signal sensor two 351, and the signal sensor one 341 and the signal sensor two 351 are used in pairs, and instructions are issued through logical operation.

[0037] The signal output device 35 cooperates with the signal receiving device 34 to output information such as rotation angle.

[0038] The signal output device 35 is further provided with a plurality of external ports for transmitting instructions.

[0039] The main shaft 31 is provided with a limiting piece in the horizontal direction, which includes a first limiting piece 3111 and a second limiting piece 3112, and the included angle between the first limiting piece 3111 and the second limiting piece 3112 is 90-270 degrees.

[0040]

[0041] ​​​When rotating the steering wheel 2 in one direction, the rotating disc 334 slides on the damping device 332, the included angle between the positioning device 333 and the damping device 332 is 90 degrees, the angle between every two adjacent damping devices 332 is 90 degrees, when the damping device 332 is 2, the rotating disc 334 can rotate 180 degrees, the included angle between the first limiting sheet 3111 and the negative second limiting sheet 3112 is 180 degrees.

[0042] When rotating the steering wheel 2 in one direction, the rotating disc 334 slides on the damping device 332, the included angle between the positioning device 333 and the damping device 332 is 90 degrees, the angle between every two adjacent damping devices 332 is 90 degrees, when the damping device 332 is 3, the rotating disc 334 can rotate 270 degrees, the included angle between the first limiting sheet 3111 and the negative second limiting sheet 3112 is 90 degrees.

[0043] When rotating the steering wheel 2 in one direction, the rotating disc 334 slides on the damping device 332, the included angle between the positioning device 333 and the damping device 332 is 90 degrees, when the damping device 332 is 1, the rotating disc 334 can rotate 90 degrees, the included angle between the first limiting sheet 3111 and the negative second limiting sheet 3112 is 270 degrees.

[0044] Conversely, rotating the steering wheel 2 in the opposite direction of the prepared direction, the principle is the same.

[0045] The damping device 332 functions to keep the main shaft movement stable.

[0046] The main shaft 31 is internally provided with a threaded hole at the end connected with the steering wheel 2 and externally provided with steps at both sides of the outer end, for fixing the steering wheel 2, the part of the main shaft 31 connected with the steering wheel 2 is further provided with a positioning card 312, the steering wheel 2 is fixedly connected on the main shaft 31 in a detachable manner by penetrating the positioning card, for example, screw connection, for multiple and close fixing of the steering wheel, to ensure the accuracy of the controller.

[0047] The display device 1 is provided with a backlight adjusting device 11, the adjusting device 11 is a key adjusting device, the key adjusting device has background brightness increasing and weakening keys, for adjusting the backlight intensity of the display device, to facilitate the user to use in different driving environments.

[0048] The display device 1 includes an instrument panel 12, the bottom edge of the instrument panel is provided with a waterproof sealing ring.

[0049] The steering wheel 2 is semicircular, which can be two-thirds or three-quarters of a circle, and the operator can accurately distinguish whether the steering wheel is returned or turned left or right, preventing misoperation, and the display device 1 is exposed for the operator to accurately distinguish the turning direction and angle.

[0050] The steering wheel 2 is provided with a protective cover 21, which is arranged on the steering wheel 2 to prevent water or dust from entering the main shaft and affecting the service life.

[0051] The protective shell 32 is detachably connected with the display device 1, and a protective sealing ring is arranged on the contact surface of the protective shell 32 and the display device 1.

[0052] The protective shell 32 is provided with a through hole for placing the external port.

[0053] The method for using is: rotating the steering wheel 2, the steering wheel 2 drives the main shaft 31 to move, the main shaft 31 drives the rotating disc 334 to rotate, the signal receiving device 34 receives information, transmits it to the signal output device 35, and transmits it to the ship steering mechanism to adjust the angle of the ship body.

[0054] The positioning device 333 includes a positioning fixed column 3331 and a universal ball 3332, the universal ball rotates in the positioning fixed column 3331, the rotating disc 334 and the positioning device 333 are arranged with a recess 3341 at a position matched with each other, when the rotating disc 334 rotates to the positioning device 333, the universal ball 3332 slides into the recess 3341 of the rotating disc 334, and the depth of the recess 3341 is one fourth to one fifth of the radius of the universal ball 3332.

[0055] The depth of the recess 3341 is more than one fourth of the radius of the universal ball 3332, too much of the universal ball 3332 falls into the recess 3341, the universal ball 3332 is clamped into the recess 3341, and the main shaft is not easy to rotate; it needs a lot of force to rotate the steering wheel, and the control effect is poor.

[0056] The depth of the recess 3341 is within one fifth of the radius of the universal ball 3332, too little of the universal ball 3332 falls into the recess, and too little of the universal ball 3332 is clamped into the recess 3341, so the universal ball 3332 is easy to rotate, the positioning is not accurate, and safety accidents are easy to occur.

[0057] The main shaft 31 is further provided with a main shaft fixing frame 312, and the display device 1 is sleeved on the main shaft fixing frame 312.

[0058] The instrument panel 12 comprises a pointer 121 fixedly connected to the main shaft 31, the center of the pointer 121 coincides with the center of the positioning device 333 in the vertical direction and is parallel to the center of the positioning device 333 in the horizontal direction, and the pointer 121 points to the 0-degree scale position of the instrument panel, and the angle of rotation of the main shaft 31 is accurately displayed.

[0059] Although the present disclosure is disclosed as above, the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited to this. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and these changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A direction controller for a marine vessel, mounted on a marine vessel steering mechanism, characterised in that: The application relates to a display device, a steering wheel and a steering control device, wherein the steering control device comprises a main shaft, the main shaft passes through the display device, a top end is connected with the steering wheel, the steering control device comprises a protective shell which is fixedly connected with the display device and used for preventing the steering control device from being eroded by water, the display device is provided with a waterproof device used for preventing water from entering the display device and then entering the inside of the steering control device along the main shaft, the steering control device is further provided with a steering damping structure used for keeping the stability of the rotation of the main shaft and improving the driving experience.

2. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 1, wherein: The damping structure comprises a fixed disc, damping devices and positioning devices which are uniformly distributed around the main shaft.

3. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 2, wherein: The damping device comprises a damper fixing column and a damper, and the damper fixing column is hollow at one end and internally provided with the damper.

4. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 3, wherein: The damping structure further comprises a rotating disc which is installed on the main shaft and used in cooperation with the damping device.

5. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 4, wherein: The steering control device further comprises a signal receiving device which is used for receiving the rotation angle of the rotating disc and is arranged at the lower end of the fixed disc, and the signal receiving device and the fixed disc are fixed on the display device.

6. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 5, wherein: The steering control device further comprises a signal output device which is used in cooperation with the signal receiving device.

7. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 1, wherein: The main shaft is provided with limiting pieces in the horizontal direction, the limiting pieces comprise first limiting pieces and second limiting pieces, and the included angle between the first limiting pieces and the second limiting pieces is 90 degrees.

8. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 1, wherein: The inner end of the main shaft which is connected with the steering wheel is internally provided with a threaded hole and the outer end is provided with steps on both sides, so as to fix the steering wheel, and the part of the main shaft which is connected with the steering wheel is further provided with positioning cards, so as to tightly fix the steering wheel.

9. The directional controller for a watercraft of claim 1, wherein: The display device is provided with a backlight adjusting device used for adjusting the backlight intensity of the display device.

10. A direction control for a marine vessel as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that: The steering wheel is semicircular and exposes the display device, the display device comprises an instrument panel, the instrument panel comprises a pointer which is fixedly connected with the main shaft, the rotation angle of the main shaft is accurately displayed, so as to accurately distinguish the rotation direction and angle of the operator and prevent misoperation.

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