Jettisoning device for marine oceanographic survey instrument

Abstract

The utility model relates to a jettisoning device of a marine oceanographic survey instrument, which belongs to the field of oceanographic survey instruments and comprises a bearing body. The protection assembly is arranged on the inner side of the bearing main body; the ocean survey instrument body can be placed on the inner side of the protection assembly; the limiting assembly is detachably arranged on the upper surface of the bearing main body; the counterweight mechanism is arranged on the inner side of the bearing main body, comprises a water storage tank and is arranged on the inner side of the bearing main body; the water inlet pipe is arranged on the upper surface of the water storage tank in a communicating manner; and the electromagnetic valve is arranged on the outer side of the water inlet pipe. Through the arrangement of the balance weight mechanism, the throwing device can automatically sink into the seabed or automatically float out of the sea surface, and the situation that workers need to pull the throwing device is avoided, so that the labor intensity of the workers is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine survey instrument technology, specifically a launching device for a shipboard marine survey instrument. Background Technology

[0002] Marine observation instruments refer to a general term for equipment used for marine observation, sampling, and testing. They are typically classified according to marine science specializations, including marine physics instruments, marine chemistry instruments, marine biology instruments, and marine geological and geophysical observation instruments.

[0003] Currently, after completing oceanographic surveys, existing marine survey instruments require retrieval of their deployment devices for maintenance and data retrieval. However, retrieval often necessitates manual pulling of the deployment devices from the seabed to the surface. Due to the weight of the seawater, this process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in high workload for the personnel. Therefore, this application proposes a marine survey instrument deployment device to address the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of one or more of the above-mentioned defects or improvement needs of the prior art, the present invention provides a launching device for marine survey instruments, which has the advantage of reducing the labor intensity of workers when pulling the launching device of marine survey instruments to the surface.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a launching device for a marine survey instrument, comprising a supporting body;

[0006] The protective component is located on the inner side of the supporting body;

[0007] The main body of the marine survey instrument can be placed inside the protective assembly;

[0008] A limiting component is detachably disposed on the upper surface of the supporting body;

[0009] The counterweight mechanism located inside the supporting body includes a water storage tank located inside the supporting body; a water inlet pipe connected to the upper surface of the water storage tank; and a solenoid valve located outside the water inlet pipe.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the supporting body further includes two connecting holes, which are symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the supporting body;

[0011] Two mounting slots are symmetrically formed on the upper surface of the supporting body, and the two mounting slots are respectively connected to the two connecting holes.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the protective component includes two connecting plates, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the supporting body;

[0013] An mounting ring is provided between the outer sides of the two connecting plates;

[0014] A placement groove is formed on the upper surface of the mounting ring;

[0015] A rubber pad is provided on the inside of the placement groove.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the marine survey instrument body is located inside the mounting ring, and the marine survey instrument body is in contact with the rubber pad.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, the limiting component includes a sealing plate, which is detachably disposed on the upper surface of the supporting body.

[0018] A control module is located on the upper surface of the sealing plate;

[0019] Two fixing plates are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing plate, and the two fixing plates are respectively located in the two connecting holes;

[0020] Two limiting holes are respectively opened on the outer sides of the two fixing plates;

[0021] A rubber ring is disposed on the lower surface of the sealing plate, and the lower end face of the rubber ring is in contact with the upper surface of the marine survey instrument body;

[0022] Two limiting members are respectively located on the inner side of the two mounting slots.

[0023] As a further improvement of this utility model, the control module has a built-in battery and a positioning function;

[0024] The control module is telecommunicationly connected to the control equipment on the ocean exploration vessel.

[0025] As a further improvement of this utility model, the limiting member includes a limiting sleeve disposed inside the mounting groove.

[0026] A limiting rod is slidably disposed on the inner side of the limiting sleeve, and the end of the limiting rod near the body of the marine survey instrument is located on the inner side of the limiting hole;

[0027] A barrier plate is provided on the outside of the limiting rod, and the barrier plate is located on the inside of the limiting sleeve;

[0028] A reset spring is sleeved on the outside of the limiting rod, and the two ends of the reset spring are in contact with the outside of the blocking plate and the inside of the limiting sleeve, respectively.

[0029] As a further improvement of this utility model, the counterweight mechanism further includes a water inlet sleeve, which is connected to the upper end face of the water inlet pipe.

[0030] A water pump is located outside the water storage tank, and the input end of the water pump is connected to the inside of the water storage tank.

[0031] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the solenoid valve and the water pump are electrically connected to the control module;

[0032] The water inlet jacket is a conical water inlet jacket.

[0033] In summary, the beneficial effects of the above-described technical solutions conceived by this utility model compared with the prior art include:

[0034] 1. The launching device of the marine survey instrument in the preferred embodiment of this utility model, through the setting of a counterweight mechanism, enables the launching device to automatically sink to the seabed or automatically float to the surface, avoiding the need for personnel to pull it, thereby reducing the labor intensity of the personnel. Furthermore, under the action of the supporting body, protective components, and limiting components, the marine survey instrument body can be protected, thereby preventing the marine survey instrument body from being damaged by the impact of debris in the seawater during use, thereby improving the safety of the marine survey instrument body and ensuring that the marine survey instrument body can normally complete the ocean exploration.

[0035] 2. The launching device for marine survey instruments in the preferred embodiment of this utility model has a simple overall structure and is easy to operate. It can not only automatically sink to the seabed or automatically float to the surface, but also protect the marine survey instrument body, reduce the labor intensity of the staff, and improve the safety of the marine survey instrument body. It has good use value and application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded three-dimensional structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the supporting body in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the protective component in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded three-dimensional structure of the limiting component in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the limiting component in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the counterweight mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically: 1. Support body; 11. Connecting hole; 12. Mounting groove; 2. Protective component; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Mounting ring; 23. Placement groove; 24. Rubber pad; 3. Marine survey instrument body; 4. Limiting component; 41. Sealing plate; 42. Control module; 43. Fixing plate; 44. Limiting hole; 45. Rubber ring; 46. Limiting element; 461. Limiting sleeve; 462. Limiting rod; 463. Barrier plate; 464. Return spring; 5. Counterweight mechanism; 51. Water tank; 52. Water inlet pipe; 53. Solenoid valve; 54. Water inlet sleeve; 55. Water pump. Detailed Implementation

[0043] 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.

[0044] In the embodiments, by Figures 1-6 A launching device for a marine survey instrument is provided, which may optionally include, but is not limited to, a supporting body 1;

[0045] Protective component 2 is located on the inner side of the supporting body 1;

[0046] The main body of the marine survey instrument 3 can be placed inside the protective component 2;

[0047] Limiting component 4 is detachably provided on the upper surface of the supporting body 1;

[0048] The counterweight mechanism 5, located inside the supporting body 1, includes a water storage tank 51 located inside the supporting body 1; a water inlet pipe 52 connected to the upper surface of the water storage tank 51; and a solenoid valve 53 located outside the water inlet pipe 52.

[0049] This embodiment provides a launching device for a marine survey instrument of the present invention. The supporting body 1, the protective component 2 and the limiting component 4 can protect the marine survey instrument body 3, thereby preventing the marine survey instrument body 3 from being damaged by debris in the ocean when monitoring the ocean. Under the action of the counterweight mechanism 5, the overall weight of the launching device can be adjusted, so that the launching device can automatically float on the sea surface when it is retrieved.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, in the preferred embodiment of this utility model, the supporting body 1 further includes two connecting holes 11, which are symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the supporting body 1; and two mounting grooves 12, which are symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the supporting body 1, and the two mounting grooves 12 are respectively connected to the two connecting holes 11.

[0051] More specifically, the supporting body 1 is a grid supporting body, so that the supporting body 1 will not affect the monitoring effect of the marine survey instrument body 3 on the ocean.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the protective component 2 in the preferred embodiment of this utility model includes two connecting plates 21, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the supporting body 1; a mounting ring 22, which is arranged between the outer sides of the two connecting plates 21; a placement groove 23, which is opened on the upper surface of the mounting ring 22; and a rubber pad 24, which is arranged on the inner side of the placement groove 23.

[0053] Furthermore, the marine survey instrument body 3 is located inside the mounting ring 22, and the marine survey instrument body 3 is in contact with the rubber pad 24.

[0054] In this embodiment, several preferred embodiments of the protective component 2 are given. By placing the marine survey instrument body 3 inside the mounting ring 22 and making the rubber pad 24 cover the contact area between the marine survey instrument body 3 and the mounting ring 22, the mounting ring 22 is prevented from damaging the marine survey instrument body 3. This can limit the movement of the marine survey instrument body 3 and ensure the stability of the marine survey instrument body 3 during use.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figures 4-5As shown, the limiting component 4 in the preferred embodiment of this utility model includes a sealing plate 41, which is detachably disposed on the upper surface of the supporting body 1; a control module 42 disposed on the upper surface of the sealing plate 41; two fixing plates 43 symmetrically disposed on the lower surface of the sealing plate 41, and the two fixing plates 43 are respectively located in the two connecting holes 11; two limiting holes 44 are respectively opened on the outer side of the two fixing plates 43; a rubber ring 45 disposed on the lower surface of the sealing plate 41, and the lower end face of the rubber ring 45 contacts the upper surface of the marine survey instrument body 3; and two limiting members 46 are respectively disposed on the inner side of the two mounting grooves 12.

[0056] Furthermore, the control module 42 has a built-in battery and a positioning function; the control module 42 is telecommunicationly connected to the control equipment on the ocean exploration vessel.

[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the limiting member 46 includes a limiting sleeve 461, which is disposed inside the mounting groove 12; a limiting rod 462, which is slidably disposed inside the limiting sleeve 461, and one end of the limiting rod 462 near the marine survey instrument body 3 is located inside the limiting hole 44; a barrier plate 463, which is disposed outside the limiting rod 462, and the barrier plate 463 is located inside the limiting sleeve 461; and a return spring 464, which is sleeved on the outside of the limiting rod 462, and the two ends of the return spring 464 are in contact with the outside of the barrier plate 463 and the inside of the limiting sleeve 461, respectively.

[0058] In this embodiment, several preferred embodiments of the limiting component 4 are given. The rubber ring 45 can fix the marine survey instrument body 3 inside the protective component 2, thereby ensuring the stability of the marine survey instrument body 3 during use. Under the action of the control module 42, the position of the launching device can be sent to the marine exploration vessel, thereby avoiding the need for staff to retrieve the launching device. At the same time, by pulling the limiting rod 462 and pulling it out of the limiting hole 44, the fixing plate 43 can be pulled out of the connecting hole 11, thereby removing the sealing plate 41 from the supporting body 1. Then, the staff can take out the marine survey instrument body 3 from the protective component 2 for maintenance. The above operation is reversed to install the marine survey instrument body 3 inside the protective component 2.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the counterweight mechanism 5 in the preferred embodiment of this utility model further includes a water inlet sleeve 54, which is connected to the upper end face of the water inlet pipe 52; and a water pump 55, which is located on the outside of the water storage tank 51, and the input end of the water pump 55 is connected to the inside of the water storage tank 51.

[0060] Furthermore, both the solenoid valve 53 and the water pump 55 are electrically connected to the control module 42; the water inlet sleeve 54 is a conical water inlet sleeve, which allows seawater from the ocean to enter the water storage tank 51 more effectively through the water inlet sleeve 54.

[0061] This embodiment provides several preferred embodiments of the counterweight mechanism 5. When the worker drops the supporting body 1 onto the sea surface, a portion of the supporting body 1 will sink into the seawater due to its own action. Then, the worker opens the solenoid valve 53 through the control module 42, allowing seawater to enter the water storage tank 51 through the water inlet sleeve 54 and the water inlet pipe 52, thereby increasing the overall weight of the supporting body 1 and enabling it to sink completely to the seabed. This allows the marine survey instrument body 3 to monitor the ocean. When it is necessary to retrieve the marine survey instrument body 3, the worker closes the solenoid valve 53 through the control module 42 and starts the water pump 55 to pump the seawater out of the water storage tank 51, thereby reducing the overall weight of the supporting body 1. Under the buoyancy of the seawater, the supporting body 1 will lift the marine survey instrument body 3 to the surface, allowing the worker to retrieve the marine survey instrument body 3 more easily and reducing the worker's labor intensity.

[0062] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0063] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A launching device for a marine survey instrument for a boat, characterised in that, Including the bearing main body (1); The protection assembly (2) is arranged in the inner side of the bearing main body (1); The marine survey instrument body (3) can be placed in the inner side of the protection assembly (2); The limiting assembly (4) is detachably arranged on the upper surface of the bearing main body (1); The counterweight mechanism (5) is arranged in the inner side of the bearing main body (1), which comprises a water storage tank (51) arranged in the inner side of the bearing main body (1); a water inlet pipe (52) is communicatably arranged on the upper surface of the water storage tank (51); The electromagnetic valve (53) is arranged on the outer side of the water inlet pipe (52).

2. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The bearing main body (1) further comprises two connecting holes (11) symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the bearing main body (1); Two installation grooves (12) are symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the bearing main body (1), and two installation grooves (12) are respectively communicated with two connecting holes (11).

3. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The protection assembly (2) comprises two connecting plates (21) symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the bearing main body (1); The mounting ring (22) is arranged between the outer sides of the two connecting plates (21); The placing groove (23) is arranged on the upper surface of the mounting ring (22); The rubber pad (24) is arranged on the inner side of the placing groove (23).

4. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The marine survey instrument body (3) is located in the inner side of the mounting ring (22), and the marine survey instrument body (3) is in contact with the rubber pad (24).

5. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The limiting assembly (4) comprises a sealing plate (41) detachably arranged on the upper surface of the bearing main body (1); The control module (42) is arranged on the upper surface of the sealing plate (41); Two fixed plates (43) are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing plate (41), and two fixed plates (43) are respectively located in two connecting holes (11); Two limiting holes (44) are respectively arranged on the outer sides of two fixed plates (43); The rubber ring (45) is arranged on the lower surface of the sealing plate (41), and the lower end surface of the rubber ring (45) is in contact with the upper surface of the marine survey instrument body (3); Two limiting members (46) are respectively arranged on the inner sides of two installation grooves (12).

6. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The control module (42) is built-in with a battery, and has a positioning function; The control module (42) is in electrical signal connection with the control equipment on the marine exploration ship.

7. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The limiting member (46) comprises a limiting sleeve (461) arranged on the inner side of the installation groove (12); The limiting rod (462) is slidably arranged on the inner side of the limiting sleeve (461), and one end of the limiting rod (462) close to the marine survey instrument body (3) is located on the inner side of the limiting hole (44); The blocking plate (463) is arranged on the outer side of the limiting rod (462), and the blocking plate (463) is located on the inner side of the limiting sleeve (461); The reset spring (464) is sleevedly arranged on the outer side of the limiting rod (462), and the two ends of the reset spring (464) are respectively in contact with the outer side of the blocking plate (463) and the inner side of the limiting sleeve (461).

8. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that, The counterweight mechanism (5) further comprises a water inlet sleeve (54) which is communicable with the upper end surface of the water inlet pipe (52); A water pump (55) is arranged on the outer side of the water storage tank (51), and the input end of the water pump (55) is in communication with the inner side of the water storage tank (51).

9. A ship-based oceanographic instrument launch apparatus as claimed in claim 8, characterised in that, The electromagnetic valve (53) and the water pump (55) are electrically connected with the control module (42); The water inlet sleeve (54) is a conical water inlet sleeve.

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