Helicopter rescue multifunctional lighting equipment

By designing a rotatable multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue, the scanning range is expanded by utilizing a rotating mounting bracket and adjustment components, solving the problem of limited scanning range of existing equipment and improving search and rescue efficiency.

CN223618928UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02JIANGSU NINGXIANG GENERAL AVIATION CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520099011.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing searchlights and infrared thermal imagers in helicopter search and rescue equipment have limited scanning ranges, making it difficult to improve search and rescue efficiency.

Method used

A multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue was designed, comprising a rotatable mounting bracket, an adjustment component, an auxiliary lighting component, and an auxiliary infrared component. The drive component drives the rotating tube to rotate, and the auxiliary lighting and infrared components work together to perform a cyclic scan of the area directly below the helicopter. The angle can be adjusted to expand the scanning range.

Benefits of technology

It expanded the search and rescue area, improved search and rescue efficiency, and enabled comprehensive lighting and infrared observation of the area directly below the helicopter.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a helicopter rescue multifunctional lighting device which comprises an installation frame and further comprises a connecting frame fixed to the inner wall of the top of the installation frame, a circular plate is installed on the outer wall of the bottom of the connecting frame, and a first searchlight and a first thermal infrared imager are installed at the two ends of the outer wall of the bottom of the circular plate respectively. A rotating pipe is rotationally mounted on the outer wall of the bottom of the mounting frame, and an adjusting assembly is inserted into the outer wall of one side of the rotating pipe. According to the utility model, the first searchlight and the first thermal infrared imager are used for illumination and infrared observation of the area right below the helicopter, the driving assembly is used for driving the rotating tube to rotate, and the auxiliary illumination assembly and the auxiliary infrared assembly are used for circular illumination scanning and infrared scanning observation of the periphery of the area right below the helicopter. In the process, the outward opening angles of the auxiliary lighting assembly and the auxiliary infrared assembly can be adjusted through the adjusting assembly, the search and rescue range is further expanded, and the search and rescue efficiency is further improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting equipment technology, specifically a multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue. Background Technology

[0002] In areas affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides, helicopter search and rescue is a fast and effective method. When conducting search and rescue operations at night, lighting equipment needs to be installed on the bottom of the helicopter to help the crew observe the search area.

[0003] Current lighting equipment mainly consists of searchlights paired with infrared thermal imagers, which facilitates nighttime search and rescue observation. However, the scanning range of a single, fixed searchlight and infrared thermal imager is limited, making it difficult to improve the search range and efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue, comprising: a mounting frame, and further comprising: a connecting frame fixed to the inner wall of the top of the mounting frame, wherein a circular plate is mounted on the outer wall of the bottom of the connecting frame, and a first searchlight and a first infrared thermal imager are respectively mounted on both ends of the outer wall of the bottom of the circular plate; a rotating tube is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the bottom of the mounting frame, and an adjustment component is inserted into the outer wall of one side of the rotating tube; an auxiliary lighting component and an auxiliary infrared component are respectively mounted on both ends of the outer wall of the bottom of the adjustment component, and a toothed ring is mounted on the outer wall of the rotating tube; a driving component is mounted on one end of the inner wall of the bottom of the mounting frame, and a conductive slip ring is mounted on the outer wall of the rotating tube.

[0006] The adjustment assembly includes a housing, a bidirectional threaded rod rotatably mounted on one side of the outer wall of the housing, a first motor mounted on one side of the outer wall of the housing, sliders screwed to both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod, and connecting rods rotatably connected to the bottoms of the two sliders respectively.

[0007] The auxiliary lighting assembly includes a first support plate, a first fixing plate hinged to the bottom outer wall of the first support plate, and a second searchlight mounted on the bottom outer wall of the first fixing plate.

[0008] The auxiliary infrared assembly includes a second support plate, a second fixing plate hinged to the bottom outer wall of the second support plate, and a second infrared thermal imager mounted on the bottom outer wall of the second fixing plate.

[0009] The drive assembly includes a second motor and a gear mounted on top of the second motor.

[0010] The threads at both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod are in opposite directions, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to one end of the bidirectional threaded rod.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This utility model discloses a multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue. It can illuminate and conduct infrared observation of the area directly below the helicopter through a first searchlight and a first infrared thermal imager. It can also drive the rotary tube to rotate through a drive component, and use auxiliary lighting components and auxiliary infrared components to conduct cyclic lighting and infrared scanning observation of the outer perimeter of the area directly below the helicopter, thereby expanding the search and rescue range. During this process, the angle of the auxiliary lighting components and auxiliary infrared components can be adjusted by an adjustment component to further expand the search and rescue range and improve search and rescue efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the adjustment component, auxiliary lighting component, and auxiliary lighting component of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Connecting bracket; 3. Circular plate; 4. First searchlight; 5. First infrared thermal imager; 6. Rotary tube; 7. Adjustment assembly; 701. Housing; 702. Bidirectional threaded rod; 703. First motor; 704. Slider; 705. Connecting rod; 8. Auxiliary lighting assembly; 801. First support plate; 802. First fixing plate; 803. Second searchlight; 9. Auxiliary lighting assembly; 901. Second support plate; 902. Second fixing plate; 903. Second infrared thermal imager; 10. Gear ring; 11. Drive assembly; 1101. Second motor; 1102. Gear; 12. Conductive slip ring. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-3The present invention provides a multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue, comprising: a mounting frame 1, and a connecting frame 2 fixed to the inner wall of the top of the mounting frame 1. A circular plate 3 is installed on the outer wall of the bottom of the connecting frame 2, and a first searchlight 4 and a first infrared thermal imager 5 are respectively installed at both ends of the outer wall of the bottom of the circular plate 3. A rotating tube 6 is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the bottom of the mounting frame 1, and an adjustment component 7 is inserted into one side of the outer wall of the rotating tube 6. An auxiliary lighting component 8 and an auxiliary infrared component 9 are respectively installed at both ends of the outer wall of the bottom of the adjustment component 7, and a toothed ring 10 is installed on the outer wall of the rotating tube 6. A driving component 11 is installed at one end of the inner wall of the bottom of the mounting frame 1, and a conductive slip ring 12 is installed on the outer wall of the rotating tube 6.

[0019] It should be noted that the mounting bracket 1 can be installed on the bottom of the helicopter. The first searchlight 4 and the first infrared thermal imager 5 illuminate and conduct infrared observation of the area directly below the helicopter. The drive component 11 can also drive the rotating tube 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the adjustment component 7, the auxiliary lighting component 8, and the auxiliary infrared component 9 to rotate. The auxiliary lighting component 8 and the auxiliary infrared component 9 can be used to conduct cyclic lighting and infrared scanning observation of the outer perimeter of the area directly below the helicopter, thereby expanding the search and rescue range. During this process, the adjustment component 7 can also adjust the outward opening angle of the auxiliary lighting component 8 and the auxiliary infrared component 9 to further expand the search and rescue range and improve search and rescue efficiency.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment assembly 7 includes a housing 701, a bidirectional threaded rod 702 rotatably mounted on one side of the outer wall of the housing 701, a first motor 703 mounted on one side of the outer wall of the housing 701, sliders 704 screwed to both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod 702, and connecting rods 705 rotatably connected to the bottoms of the two sliders 704 respectively.

[0021] It should be noted that the first motor 703 can drive the bidirectional threaded rod 702 to rotate, causing the two sliders 704 to move closer to each other, and then push the auxiliary lighting component 8 and the auxiliary infrared component 9 to open outward through the two connecting rods 705 respectively, thereby expanding the scanning range.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary lighting assembly 8 includes a first support plate 801, a first fixing plate 802 hinged to the bottom outer wall of the first support plate 801, and a second searchlight 803 mounted on the bottom outer wall of the first fixing plate 802.

[0023] It should be noted that the second searchlight 803 can rotate with the rotating tube 6 to perform a cyclic illumination scan of the area directly below the helicopter. The connecting rod 705 can push the first fixing plate 802 to open outward, thereby adjusting the angle of the second searchlight 803 and expanding the scanning range.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary infrared component 9 includes a second support plate 901, a second fixing plate 902 hinged to the bottom outer wall of the second support plate 901, and a second infrared thermal imager 903 mounted on the bottom outer wall of the second fixing plate 902.

[0025] It should be noted that the second infrared thermal imager 903 can rotate with the rotating tube 6 to perform a cyclic infrared scan around the perimeter of the area directly below the helicopter. The connecting rod 705 can push the second fixing plate 902 to open outward, thereby adjusting the angle of the second infrared thermal imager 903 and expanding the scanning range.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the drive assembly 11 includes a second motor 1101 and a gear 1102 mounted on top of the second motor 1101.

[0027] It should be noted here that the second motor 1101 can drive the gear 1102 to rotate, which in turn drives the gear ring 10 and the rotating tube 6 to rotate.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the threads at both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod 702 are in opposite directions, and the output shaft of the first motor 703 is connected to one end of the bidirectional threaded rod 702.

[0029] It should be noted here that the first motor 703 can drive the bidirectional threaded rod 702 to rotate.

[0030] Working principle: The second searchlight 803, the second infrared thermal imager 903 and the first motor 703 are all connected to the slip ring rotor on the conductive slip ring 12 through wires;

[0031] The mounting bracket 1 can be installed on the bottom of the helicopter. The first searchlight 4 and the first infrared thermal imager 5 illuminate and conduct infrared observation of the area directly below the helicopter. The second motor 1101 can drive the gear 1102 to rotate, which in turn drives the gear ring 10 and the rotating tube 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the second searchlight 803 and the second infrared thermal imager 903 to rotate, performing cyclic illumination and infrared scanning observation of the outer perimeter of the area directly below the helicopter, thus expanding the search and rescue range. During this process, the first motor 703 can also drive the bidirectional threaded rod 702 to rotate, causing the two sliders 704 to move closer to each other. Then, the two connecting rods 705 push the first fixing plate 802 and the second fixing plate 902 to open outward, thereby adjusting the angle of the second searchlight 803 and the second infrared thermal imager 903, expanding the scanning range, further expanding the search and rescue range and improving search and rescue efficiency.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue, comprising: Mounting bracket (1); The invention is characterized by further comprising: a connecting frame (2) fixed to the inner wall of the top of the mounting frame (1), wherein a circular plate (3) is installed on the outer wall of the bottom of the connecting frame (2), and a first searchlight (4) and a first infrared thermal imager (5) are respectively installed at both ends of the outer wall of the bottom of the circular plate (3); a rotating tube (6) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the bottom of the mounting frame (1), and an adjustment component (7) is inserted into one side of the outer wall of the rotating tube (6); an auxiliary lighting component (8) and an auxiliary infrared component (9) are respectively installed at both ends of the outer wall of the bottom of the adjustment component (7); a toothed ring (10) is installed on the outer wall of the rotating tube (6); a driving component (11) is installed at one end of the inner wall of the bottom of the mounting frame (1), and a conductive slip ring (12) is installed on the outer wall of the rotating tube (6).

2. The multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (7) includes a housing (701), a bidirectional threaded rod (702) rotatably mounted on one side of the outer wall of the housing (701), a first motor (703) mounted on one side of the outer wall of the housing (701), sliders (704) screwed to both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod (702), and connecting rods (705) rotatably connected to the bottom of the two sliders (704).

3. The multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary lighting assembly (8) includes a first support plate (801), a first fixing plate (802) hinged to the bottom outer wall of the first support plate (801), and a second searchlight (803) installed on the bottom outer wall of the first fixing plate (802).

4. A multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary infrared component (9) includes a second support plate (901), a second fixing plate (902) hinged to the bottom outer wall of the second support plate (901), and a second infrared thermal imager (903) mounted on the bottom outer wall of the second fixing plate (902).

5. A multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (11) includes a second motor (1101) and a gear (1102) mounted on top of the second motor (1101).

6. A multi-functional lighting device for helicopter rescue according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two ends of the bidirectional threaded rod (702) have opposite thread directions, and the output shaft of the first motor (703) is connected to one end of the bidirectional threaded rod (702).