Automatic material sprinkling ship
The navigation and control system of the automatic spraying vessel enables automatic and uniform spraying, solving the problem of uneven spraying by existing spraying vessels, reducing labor costs and improving spraying efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520134999.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing sprayers are unable to achieve uniform spraying, manual operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive and poses safety hazards, and remote-controlled sprayers are difficult to control the spraying speed and amount.
The automatic spreading vessel is equipped with a navigation device, a propulsion device, a spraying device, and a control device. The navigation device locates the vessel's position in real time, the control device controls the propulsion device to travel along a preset route and controls the spraying device to spread material evenly, and the material measuring device adjusts the spreading speed and amount.
It achieves automatic and uniform material application, reduces labor costs, improves the accuracy and efficiency of material application, and avoids the safety risks of manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeding equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding boat. Background Technology
[0002] A feed-spraying boat is a vessel that can travel on water and spray materials (including solid particles or liquids) onto ponds using mechanical devices or manually. It has wide applications in aquaculture, environmental protection, and many other fields. When it is necessary to evenly spray liquids, such as water conditioners or fertilizers, into a body of water, a feed-spraying boat is needed to carry the liquid and evenly distribute it into the water while the boat is in motion.
[0003] The main function of a sprayer is to carry materials and operate them manually along a predetermined route, while simultaneously spraying materials into the water. Its core function is to spread materials as evenly as possible along the planned route. To achieve this goal, there are currently two options: manual sprayers and remote-controlled sprayers.
[0004] The most common type of manual spraying boat involves manually navigating the vessel. These boats can be rowed or propelled by an electric or internal combustion engine. At least one operator is required to navigate the boat along a predetermined route while manually scooping water or using a water pump to spray it into the water. While manual spraying is the most prevalent method, it is labor-intensive, sometimes requiring two operators to complete the spraying. Furthermore, the spraying speed is difficult to control accurately, often resulting in the liquid in the hopper being completely emptied halfway through the planned route, making even spraying difficult.
[0005] Because manual operation of boats is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to safety accidents, some boats are remotely controlled. These remote-controlled boats use wireless communication to control the boat's movement and the spraying process. This eliminates the need for operators to go into the water; they can control the boat directly from the shore. While remote-controlled boats reduce the risk of operators falling into the water, they also have the disadvantage of uneven spraying. Because manual control makes it difficult to estimate the spraying speed based on the area and amount of material being sprayed, the required liquid is often exhausted halfway through the process, or a significant amount remains after spraying. Remote operators cannot know the remaining water in the container, making it even more difficult to control the spraying speed compared to manual boats. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic spraying vessel that solves the problem that existing spraying vessels cannot achieve uniform spraying.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an automatic spraying vessel, comprising:
[0008] hull;
[0009] A propulsion device is mounted on the hull and is used to propel the hull forward.
[0010] A hopper, which is located on the hull, is used to hold materials;
[0011] A spraying device is installed on the hull and is connected to the silo. The spraying device is used to spray the material in the silo onto the water surface.
[0012] A navigation device is mounted on the hull and is used for positioning the hull.
[0013] A control device is provided on the hull and is electrically connected to the propulsion device, the spraying device, and the navigation device. The control device is used to control the propulsion device to propel the hull along a preset spraying route according to the navigation device, and to control the spraying device to spray materials onto the water surface during the movement of the hull.
[0014] Preferably, the navigation device is a GPS navigation device or a Beidou navigation device.
[0015] Preferably, the control device or the navigation device is provided with a memory for storing the preset spraying route.
[0016] Preferably, the hopper is equipped with a material measuring device for measuring the weight or volume of the material in the hopper; the control device is electrically connected to the material measuring device and is used to control the spraying speed of the spraying device and / or the hull's travel speed according to the material measuring device.
[0017] Preferably, the hopper is connected to the spraying device via a feeding device, the feeding device being used to transport the material in the hopper to the spraying device; the control device is electrically connected to the feeding device, the control device being used to control the feeding of the feeding device.
[0018] Preferably, the automatic spraying vessel further includes a remote control device, which is electrically connected to the control device and is used to send control commands to the control device.
[0019] Preferably, the remote control device is used to create the preset spraying route.
[0020] Preferably, the control device and the navigation device are integrated.
[0021] Preferably, the navigation device and the control device are both located at the bow of the hull, the propulsion device is located at the stern of the hull, and the hopper and the spraying device are located in the middle of the hull.
[0022] Preferably, the spraying device is located on the side of the hopper closer to the propulsion device.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] The automatic material-spraying vessel of this invention can accurately locate the position coordinates of the hull in real time through a navigation device. The control device can then control the propulsion device to move the hull along the preset spraying route according to the navigation device. While the hull is moving along the preset spraying route, the control device can control the spraying device to evenly spray the material in the hopper onto the water surface. In this way, the automatic material-spraying vessel can achieve automatic and uniform spraying, which has the advantages of low cost and labor saving. Attached Figure Description
[0025] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic feeder in the embodiment of this utility model.
[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of this utility model:
[0028] Automatic spraying vessel 100, hull 1, bow 11, stern 12, propulsion device 2, hopper 3, spraying device 4, navigation device 5a, control device 5b.
[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0030] 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.
[0031] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0032] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0033] This invention provides an automatic material spraying vessel that can automatically adjust the spraying speed according to the material to be sprayed and the spraying area to achieve uniform automatic spraying. Figure 1 A preferred embodiment of the automatic spraying vessel provided by this utility model is shown.
[0034] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the automatic material-spraying vessel 100 includes a hull 1, a propulsion device 2, a hopper 3, a spraying device 4, a navigation device 5a, and a control device 5b. The propulsion device 2 is mounted on the hull 1 and is used to propel the hull 1 forward. The hopper 3 is mounted on the hull 1 and is used to hold materials. The spraying device 4 is mounted on the hull 1 and is connected to the hopper 3. The spraying device 4 is used to spray the materials in the hopper 3 onto the water surface. The navigation device 5a is mounted on the hull 1 and is used for positioning the hull 1. The control device 5b is mounted on the hull 1 and is electrically connected to the propulsion device 2, the spraying device 4, and the navigation device 5a. The control device 5b is used to control the propulsion device 2 to propel the hull 1 along a preset spraying route according to the navigation device 5a, and to control the spraying device 4 to spray materials onto the water surface during the movement of the hull 1.
[0035] Specifically, the propulsion device 2, the hopper 3, the spraying device 4, the navigation device 5a, and the control device 5b are all installed on the hull 1. The propulsion device 2 provides power to the hull 1 and controls its direction. The control device 5b controls the propulsion device 2, enabling the hull 1 to move forward and backward, and also adjust its speed and direction. The hopper 3 holds the material to be sprayed, which can be solid particles or liquid. The spraying device 4 is connected to the hopper 3, allowing the material in the hopper 3 to be transported to the spraying device 4, which then sprays the material onto the water surface. The control device 5b controls the opening and closing of the spraying device 4, as well as the spraying speed and quantity.
[0036] The navigation device 5a can pinpoint the precise current location coordinates of the hull 1 in real time, and the control device 5b can control the propulsion device 2 to propel the hull 1 towards any designated coordinate based on the location coordinates of the hull 1 located by the navigation device 5a. Multiple consecutive pre-designated coordinates form a preset spraying route. Thus, the control device 5b can control the propulsion device 2 to propel the hull 1 along the preset spraying route based on the location coordinates of the hull 1 located by the navigation device 5a. While the hull 1 is moving along the preset spraying route, the control device 5b can control the spraying device 4 to evenly spray the material in the hopper 3 onto the water surface.
[0037] The automatic spraying boat 100 of this utility model can accurately locate the position coordinates of the hull 1 in real time through the navigation device 5a. Thus, the control device 5b can control the propulsion device 2 to push the hull 1 along the preset spraying route according to the navigation device 5a. While the hull 1 is moving along the preset spraying route, the control device 5b can control the spraying device 4 to spray the material in the hopper 3 evenly onto the water surface. In this way, the automatic spraying boat 100 can achieve automatic and uniform spraying, which has the advantages of low cost and labor saving.
[0038] The specific location of the propulsion device 2 on the hull 1 can be set according to the actual situation. Optionally, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the propulsion device 2 is located at the stern 12 of the hull 1.
[0039] The specific design of the propulsion device 2 can be set according to the actual situation. Optionally, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the propulsion device 2 includes a battery and a propeller, and the control device 5b is electrically connected to the propeller and the battery. Thus, the battery powers the propeller, and when the propeller is running, it provides thrust to the hull 1, allowing the hull 1 to move on the water.
[0040] The specific location of the hopper 3 on the hull 1 can be set according to the actual situation. Optionally, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the hopper 3 is located in the middle of the hull 1.
[0041] Optionally, in this embodiment, the hopper 3 is connected to the spraying device 4 via a feeding device (not shown in the figure), the feeding device being used to transport the material in the hopper 3 to the spraying device 4; the control device 5b is electrically connected to the feeding device, and the control device 5b is used to control the feeding of the feeding device.
[0042] Specifically, the hopper 3 is connected to the spraying device 4 via a feeding device, which can be a feeding pipe or the like. Furthermore, the feeding device can feed, stop feeding, or adjust the feeding speed according to the instructions of the control device 5b, thus uniformly transporting the material in the hopper 3 to the spraying device 4.
[0043] The hopper 3 should be located in the middle of the hull 1 and near the stern 12 to increase the stability and maneuverability of the hull 1. The propulsion device 2 should be located near the middle of the hopper 3 so that it can provide a greater control torque to control the direction of the hull 1.
[0044] The specific location of the spraying device 4 on the hull 1 can be set according to the actual situation; the spraying device 4 is usually located near the hopper 3. Optionally, please refer to... Figure 1 In this embodiment, both the hopper 3 and the spraying device 4 are located in the middle of the hull 1. The spraying device 4 can be located on either side of the hopper 3 along the length of the hull 1; the spraying device 4 can also be located on either side of the hopper 3 along the width of the hull 1. For example, please refer to... Figure 1 In this embodiment, the spraying device 4 is located on the side of the hopper 3 near the propulsion device 2.
[0045] The specific design of the spraying device 4 can be set according to actual conditions. Optionally, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, when the material is liquid, the spraying device 4 is a water pump with a nozzle; when the material is solid particles, the spraying device 4 is a throwing device.
[0046] The specific location of the navigation device 5a on the hull 1 can be set according to the actual situation. Optionally, please refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the navigation device 5a is disposed at the bow 11 of the hull 1.
[0047] The specific design of the navigation device 5a can be set according to the actual situation. Optionally, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the navigation device 5a is a GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation device or a Beidou navigation device.
[0048] The specific location of the control device 5b on the hull 1 can be set according to the actual situation. Optionally, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the control device 5b is located at the bow 11 of the hull 1.
[0049] Optionally, please refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the control device 5b or the navigation device 5a is provided with a memory, which is used to store a preset spraying route.
[0050] Specifically, the control device 5b or the navigation device 5a has a built-in data memory, which can store multiple consecutive pre-specified coordinate information, i.e., preset spraying routes.
[0051] Optionally, please refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the control device 5b and the navigation device 5a are integrated.
[0052] Optionally, please refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the automatic spraying vessel 100 also includes a remote control device, which is electrically connected to the control device 5b and is used to send control commands to the control device 5b.
[0053] Specifically, the remote control device and the control device 5b communicate wirelessly, so that the operator can send control commands to the control device 5b through the remote control device to control the control device 5b and drive the automatic sprinkler boat 100 to move in the direction specified by the remote control device.
[0054] Optionally, please refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the remote control device is used to create a preset spraying route.
[0055] Specifically, when the automatic spraying vessel 100 is operating, the operator needs to create a spraying map, which includes a preset spraying route. The process of creating the spraying map involves first initiating the map creation process in the control device 5b, then controlling the automatic spraying vessel 100 via a remote control to move along the route of the material to be sprayed. Once the entire spraying route has been completed, the spraying map creation process is finished. During the map creation process, the control device 5b continuously records the current position coordinates of the vessel 1. All recorded position coordinates are combined to form the preset spraying route. After the spraying map creation process is completed, all coordinate points traversed by the vessel 1 during the process are recorded and saved in the built-in memory. This spraying map can then be reused in subsequent spraying processes.
[0056] After the spraying map is created, the automatic spraying vessel 100 can start spraying. At the start of spraying, the operator needs to place the vessel 1 close to the starting position of the vessel 1 when the spraying map was created, put all the materials to be sprayed into the hopper 3, select the map to be sprayed, and then start the spraying process.
[0057] Optionally, please refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, a material measuring device is provided on the silo 3. The material measuring device is used to measure the weight or volume of the material in the silo 3. The control device 5b is electrically connected to the material measuring device. The control device 5b is used to control the spraying speed of the spraying device 4 and / or the traveling speed of the hull 1 according to the material measuring device.
[0058] Specifically, by installing a material measuring device on the silo 3, the silo 3 is equipped with the ability to measure the total amount of remaining material in the silo 3, and the material measuring device can send the total amount of remaining material in the silo 3 to the control device 5b in real time.
[0059] After the automatic spraying vessel 100 starts spraying, the control device 5b first reads the total amount of material in the hopper 3, and then calculates the total length of the current spraying route (i.e., the preset spraying route). The calculation method is to fit a curve to all the coordinate points recorded on the spraying route and calculate the length of the curve to obtain the total length of the spraying route. By dividing the total amount of sprayed material by the total length of the spraying route, the average amount of material to be sprayed per segment of the spraying route can be obtained (hereinafter referred to as the map average spraying amount). After completing this calculation, the control device 5b can start the propulsion device 2 to control the hull 1 to move to the next coordinate point on the map, and after reaching the next coordinate point, continue to control the propulsion device 2 to move to the next point on the map, thereby completing the entire spraying route.
[0060] During the journey, the control device 5b first activates the spraying device 4 for a period of time. This time should be long enough to measure the amount of material consumed in the hopper 3, usually more than 10 seconds. After spraying for a period of time, the control device 5b reads the total amount of material remaining in the hopper 3 and calculates the average amount of material sprayed on the current route. If the average amount of material sprayed is higher than the average amount of material sprayed on the map, the spraying process is paused. The hull 1 continues to move along the spraying route and continues to calculate the average amount of material sprayed on the current route until the average amount of material sprayed is less than or equal to the average amount of material sprayed on the map, and then the spraying process is restarted.
[0061] If the calculated average spraying amount is lower than the map average spraying amount, the control device 5b can increase the spraying speed of the spraying device 4 or decrease the speed of the hull 1, while continuing to move forward and spray, until the completed average spraying amount is greater than or equal to the map average spraying amount, at which point the forward speed and spraying speed are maintained. Throughout the spraying process, the control device 5b needs to continuously calculate the completed map average spraying amount and repeat the above control process until the entire spraying process is completed.
[0062] To measure the amount of material consumed in silo 3, the material measuring device can measure the total weight of the material in silo 3 at any time, and can also measure the volume of the remaining material in silo 3 at any time. For example, the material measuring device can be an electronic scale installed under silo 3, which can measure the total weight of the material in silo 3 in real time.
[0063] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic spraying vessel, characterized in that, include: hull; A propulsion device is mounted on the hull and is used to propel the hull forward. A hopper, which is located on the hull, is used to hold materials; A spraying device is installed on the hull and is connected to the silo. The spraying device is used to spray the material in the silo onto the water surface. A navigation device is mounted on the hull and is used for positioning the hull. A control device is provided on the hull and is electrically connected to the propulsion device, the spraying device, and the navigation device. The control device is used to control the propulsion device to propel the hull along a preset spraying route according to the navigation device, and to control the spraying device to spray materials onto the water surface during the movement of the hull.
2. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The navigation device is a GPS navigation device or a Beidou navigation device.
3. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control device or the navigation device is equipped with a memory, which is used to store the preset spraying route.
4. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper is equipped with a material measuring device, which is used to measure the weight or volume of the material in the hopper; the control device is electrically connected to the material measuring device, and the control device is used to control the spraying speed of the spraying device and / or the hull's travel speed according to the material measuring device.
5. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper is connected to the spraying device via a feeding device, which is used to transport the material in the hopper to the spraying device; the control device is electrically connected to the feeding device, and the control device is used to control the feeding of the feeding device.
6. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic spraying vessel also includes a remote control device, which is electrically connected to the control device and is used to send control commands to the control device.
7. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The remote control device is used to create the preset spraying route.
8. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control device and the navigation device are integrated into one unit.
9. The automatic spraying vessel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The spraying device is located on the side of the hopper near the propulsion device.