Catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment

By using a combination of mounting cavities, mounting holes, and mounting brackets in the catamaran design of the unmanned vessel, the problem of complex installation of detection equipment in different waters has been solved, enabling convenient and safe underwater equipment installation and improving installation efficiency and accuracy.

CN223905235UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13PLANET GEAR (WUHAN) TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520691210.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-14

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Technical Problem

When different detection devices need to be installed on unmanned vessels in different waters, the connecting bridge needs to be flipped over for installation, which makes the installation complicated and inconvenient.

Method used

The design employs a catamaran system, which utilizes mounting cavities and holes in the connecting compartment to install underwater equipment using mounting frames, avoiding tipping operations. The combination of sealing caps and snap-fit ​​components enhances installation accuracy and safety.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient and safe installation of underwater equipment, avoids unmanned vessels from capsizing, improves installation efficiency and accuracy, and enhances sealing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned ships, in particular to a catamaran convenient for mounting underwater equipment, which comprises two mutually parallel ship bodies and a connecting bin for connecting the two mutually parallel ship bodies, the connecting bin is provided with a mounting cavity, the bottom of the mounting cavity is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting hole penetrates through the connecting bin; and a mounting frame is arranged in the mounting hole in a penetrating manner, is mounted at the bottom of the connecting bin, and is used for mounting underwater equipment. Underwater equipment is mounted on the mounting frame, and then the mounting frame penetrates through the mounting cavity and the mounting hole of the connecting bin, so that mounting of the underwater equipment is completed. The underwater equipment mounting device has the effect that underwater equipment can be conveniently mounted.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned ships, and particularly relates to a catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of marine resource development, environmental monitoring, military reconnaissance and intelligent shipping, unmanned ships as an efficient, flexible and human-replaceable intelligent equipment have attracted widespread attention in recent years. Unmanned ships can perform autonomous navigation, data collection and target tracking in complex environments by integrating advanced sensors, navigation systems, communication modules and task load equipment.

[0003] The device for detecting equipment of the unmanned ship disclosed in the application includes an unmanned ship and a device for detecting equipment of the unmanned ship, the unmanned ship includes two ship bodies and a connecting bridge connected between the two ship bodies, the device for detecting equipment of the unmanned ship includes a base installed on the bottom side of the connecting bridge, an installation platform for installing at least one detecting equipment, and a lifting mechanism connected between the base and the installation platform, the lifting mechanism can be vertically extended and folded to drive the installation platform and the detecting equipment to be lifted.

[0004] In the related technology, the connecting bridge needs to be turned over when the detecting equipment is installed, or the detecting equipment is installed on the base at the bottom of the connecting bridge when the connecting bridge is shipped, so that the installation of the detecting equipment is limited. The unmanned ship is usually designed according to different water areas, so different detecting equipment needs to be installed in different water areas, and it is extremely complex to turn over the unmanned ship to install the detecting equipment. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] In order to facilitate the installation of underwater equipment, the present application provides a catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment.

[0006] The catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] The catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment includes two ship bodies arranged in parallel with each other and a connecting chamber connecting the two ship bodies arranged in parallel with each other, an installation cavity is formed in the connecting chamber, an installation hole is formed in the bottom of the installation cavity, the installation hole penetrates the connecting chamber, an installation frame is arranged in the installation hole, the installation frame is arranged in the bottom of the connecting chamber, and the installation frame is used for installing underwater equipment.

[0008] By adopting the above technical scheme, when the underwater equipment needs to be installed, the underwater equipment is installed on the installation frame, then the installation frame is placed in the installation cavity, the underwater equipment installed on the installation frame is made to penetrate out of the installation hole, and the installation frame is installed at the bottom of the connecting chamber.

[0009] The cooperation of the installation cavity, the installation hole and the installation frame makes it only need to install the underwater equipment on the installation frame and then pass the installation frame through the installation cavity and the installation hole of the connecting bin to complete the installation of the underwater equipment, thereby avoiding the overturning of the unmanned ship and achieving the effect of facilitating the installation of the underwater equipment.

[0010] Optionally, the installation frame comprises an abutting seat, a connecting seat, a backing plate and a connecting piece, the diameter of the abutting seat is larger than that of the installation hole, the diameter of the connecting seat is smaller than that of the installation hole, the bottom wall of the connecting bin is located between the abutting seat and the backing plate, and the abutting seat and the backing plate are fixedly connected by bolts, one end of the connecting piece is fixedly connected with the abutting seat, and the other end is fixedly connected with the connecting seat.

[0011] When the installation frame is installed, the connecting seat is passed through the installation hole, the abutting seat is abutted on the bottom wall of the installation cavity, and then the backing plate and the abutting seat are fixedly connected on the bottom wall of the connecting bin at the opening of the installation hole, thereby completing the installation of the installation frame.

[0012] Optionally, a positioning frame is installed in the connecting bin, the positioning frame is coaxially arranged with the installation hole, and the abutting seat is installed in the positioning frame.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation position of the abutting seat is ensured by the positioning frame, and the installation accuracy and efficiency of the positioning frame are improved.

[0014] Optionally, a clamping piece is installed at the bottom of the connecting bin, the clamping piece is arranged close to the installation hole, and the clamping piece is used to install underwater equipment.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation position of the clamping piece is provided, and the clamping piece is arranged near the installation hole, so that the operator can pass through the installation hole to install the clamping piece.

[0016] Optionally, the clamping piece comprises a clamping seat, a clamping block and a mounting seat, the clamping seat is fixedly connected at the bottom of the connecting bin, a clamping groove is formed in the clamping seat, the clamping block is clamped in the clamping groove, and the mounting seat is installed on the clamping block.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, after the underwater equipment is installed on the mounting seat, the underwater equipment on the mounting seat and the clamping block pass through the installation hole, and then the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove, thereby completing the installation of the underwater equipment.

[0018] Optionally, a locking screw hole is formed in the clamping block, the locking screw hole penetrates through the clamping block and is communicated to the clamping seat.

[0019] By adopting the technical scheme, the screw is screwed in the locking screw hole until the screw abuts against the clamping seat, so that the clamping block is locked in the locking groove.

[0020] Optionally, a sealing cover is rotationally connected to the connecting bin and seals the opening of the mounting cavity.

[0021] By adopting the technical scheme, the sealing cover is opened and closed by rotation to realize the opening and closing protection of the mounting cavity. When closed, the water backflow is isolated to avoid corrosion of the mechanism in the mounting cavity; when opened, the installation channel of the underwater equipment is provided.

[0022] Optionally, a locking handle is rotationally connected to the sealing cover.

[0023] By adopting the technical scheme, the locking handle is arranged to lock the sealing cover, thereby increasing the sealing property of the sealing cover.

[0024] Optionally, the sealing cover is provided with a recessed groove, and the locking handle is located in the recessed groove.

[0025] By adopting the technical scheme, the recessed groove provides a storage space for the locking handle, thereby avoiding the locking handle from protruding from the surface of the ship body to cause bumping or hinder personnel passing.

[0026] Optionally, the recessed groove is arranged in a fan shape, and the fan-shaped recessed groove limits the rotation path of the locking handle.

[0027] By adopting the technical scheme, the fan-shaped recessed groove facilitates the control of the rotation angle of the locking handle.

[0028] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0029] Through the cooperation of the ship body, the connecting bin, the mounting cavity, the mounting hole and the mounting frame, when the underwater equipment needs to be installed, the underwater equipment is only needed to be installed on the mounting frame, and then the mounting frame is passed through the mounting cavity and the mounting hole of the connecting bin, so that the installation of the underwater equipment is completed, thereby avoiding the overturning of the unmanned ship, and achieving the effect of facilitating the installation of the underwater equipment.

[0030] Through the cooperation of the clamping seat, the clamping block and the mounting seat, the effect of facilitating the installation of the small underwater equipment is achieved.

[0031] Through the cooperation of the sealing cover and the locking handle, the effect of sealing protection of the mounting cavity is achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of a double-hulled ship for facilitating the installation of underwater equipment in an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a sectional view at A-A in FIG.

[0034] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the ship body, the connecting bin, the mounting frame and the clamping piece in the embodiment of the application.

[0035] Figure 4 is Figure 3 is an enlarged view at B in FIG.

[0036] Mark explanation:

[0037] 1, ship body; 2, connecting bin; 21, mounting cavity; 22, mounting hole; 3, mounting frame; 31, abutting seat; 32, connecting seat; 33, pad plate; 34, connecting piece; 4, sealing cover; 41, accommodation groove; 5, locking handle; 6, positioning frame; 7, clamping piece; 71, clamping seat; 72, clamping block; 73, mounting seat; 74, clamping groove; 8, locking screw hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The application is further described below in combination with the accompanying Figures 1-4 The application is further described below in combination with the accompanying

[0039] The embodiment of the application discloses a catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment.

[0040] Referring to Figures 1-2 A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment comprises two ship bodies 1 arranged in parallel with each other and a connecting bin 2 connecting the two parallel ship bodies 1, the connecting bin 2 is provided with a mounting cavity 21, the bottom of the mounting cavity 21 is provided with a mounting hole 22, the mounting hole 22 penetrates through the connecting bin 2, a mounting frame 3 is arranged in the mounting hole 22, the mounting frame 3 is arranged at the bottom of the connecting bin 2, and the mounting frame 3 is used for mounting underwater equipment. The underwater equipment is mounted on the mounting frame 3, then the mounting frame 3 is arranged through the mounting cavity 21 and the mounting hole 22 of the connecting bin 2, so that the installation of the underwater equipment is completed, and the effect that the underwater equipment is facilitated to be installed is achieved.

[0041] The sealing cover 4 is rotationally connected to the connecting bin 2, and the sealing cover 4 is sealed at the opening of the mounting cavity 21. The opening and closing rotation of the sealing cover 4 is used for realizing the opening and closing protection of the mounting cavity 21. When the sealing cover 4 is closed, water inflow can be prevented, and the mechanism in the mounting cavity 21 is prevented from being corroded, and when the sealing cover 4 is opened, an installation channel of the underwater equipment is provided for an operator.

[0042] A locking handle 5 is rotatably connected to the sealing cover 4, one end of the locking handle 5 is located on the inner side of the sealing cover 4, and the other end is located on the outer side of the sealing cover 4. By rotating the locking handle 5 on the outer side of the sealing cover 4, the locking handle 5 on the inner side of the sealing cover 4 is driven to rotate, thereby abutting against the inner side wall of the connecting bin 2, and further locking the sealing cover 4 and the connecting bin 2, thereby increasing the sealing performance of the sealing cover 4.

[0043] The sealing cover 4 is provided with a recess 41, and the locking handle 5 is located in the recess 41. The recess 41 provides a storage space for the locking handle 5, avoiding the locking handle 5 protruding from the surface of the ship body 1, causing bumping or hindering personnel passing.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the recess 41 is fan-shaped. The fan-shaped recess 41 limits the rotation path of the locking handle 5. The fan-shaped recess 41 facilitates control of the rotation angle of the locking handle 5, avoiding excessive rotation of the locking handle 5, which causes unstable rotation of the locking handle 5.

[0045] The mounting rack 3 is used to mount a large underwater device. In this embodiment, the underwater device mounted on the mounting rack 3 is an acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP). In other embodiments, other detection devices can also be mounted.

[0046] The mounting rack 3 includes an abutting seat 31, a connecting seat 32, a pad 33, and a connecting piece 34. The diameter of the abutting seat 31 is greater than the diameter of the mounting hole 22, so that the abutting seat 31 can directly pass through the mounting hole 22. The diameter of the connecting seat 32 is smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole 22, so that the abutting seat 31 cannot pass through the mounting hole 22, thereby abutting against the inner wall of the connecting bin 2, and further avoiding the underwater device from falling off when the mounting rack 3 is detached, making the underwater device carried by the catamaran more secure.

[0047] The bottom wall of the connecting bin 2 is located between the abutting seat 31 and the pad 33, and the abutting seat 31 and the pad 33 are used to be fixedly connected by bolts. The abutting seat 31 and the pad 33 are tightened by bolts, and the bottom wall of the connecting bin 2 is clamped, to complete the fixation of the mounting rack 3.

[0048] One end of the connecting piece 34 is fixedly connected with the abutting seat 31, and the other end is fixedly connected with the connecting seat 32. In this embodiment, the connecting piece 34 is two parallel connecting plates, which can reduce the weight of the mounting rack 3 through the connection of the connecting plates.

[0049] When installing the mounting rack 3, the connecting seat 32 is passed through the mounting hole 22, and the abutting seat 31 abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 21. Then, the pad 33 and the abutting seat 31 are fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the connecting bin 2 at the opening of the mounting hole 22, thereby completing the installation of the mounting rack 3.

[0050] The positioning frame 6 is coaxially arranged with the mounting hole 22, and the abutting seat 31 is arranged in the positioning frame 6. The positioning frame 6 ensures the installation position of the abutting seat 31, and improves the installation accuracy and efficiency of the positioning frame 6.

[0051] The connecting bin 2 is further provided with a clamping piece 7 arranged near the mounting hole 22. The clamping piece 7 provides an installation position for additional underwater equipment. The clamping piece 7 is arranged near the mounting hole 22, so that the operator can install the clamping piece 7 through the mounting hole.

[0052] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The clamping piece 7 in the embodiment includes a clamping seat 71, a clamping block 72, and a mounting seat 73. The clamping seat 71 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting bin 2. The clamping seat 71 is provided with a clamping groove 74. The clamping block 72 is clamped in the clamping groove 74. The mounting seat 73 is arranged on the clamping block 72.

[0053] In the embodiment, the underwater equipment arranged on the mounting seat 73 is an underwater camera. When the unmanned ship advances, the underwater camera can be used to observe the underwater situation of the unmanned ship, so as to avoid collision between underwater foreign matters and the underwater equipment. In other embodiments, other small underwater equipment can be arranged.

[0054] After the underwater camera is arranged on the mounting seat 73, the underwater camera and the clamping block 72 on the mounting seat 73 pass through the mounting hole 22. Then, the clamping block 72 is inserted into the clamping groove 74, and the installation of the underwater camera is completed.

[0055] The clamping block 72 is provided with a locking screw hole 8. The locking screw hole 8 penetrates the clamping block 72 and is communicated with the clamping seat 71. A screw is screwed in the locking screw hole 8 until the screw abuts against the clamping seat 71, so that the clamping block 72 is locked in the locking groove.

[0056] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the double-hulled ship facilitating the installation of underwater equipment is as follows: when the underwater equipment needs to be installed, a small underwater equipment is arranged on the mounting seat 73. An operator holds the clamping block 72 and passes through the mounting cavity 21 and the mounting hole 22. Then, the clamping block 72 is clamped in the clamping groove 74. Then, the screw is screwed in the locking screw hole 8 until the screw abuts against the clamping seat 71, so that the small underwater equipment is installed.

[0057] The larger underwater equipment is installed on the connecting seat 32, the connecting seat 32 is passed through the installation hole 22, and the underwater equipment installed on the mounting frame 3 is passed out from the installation hole 22, and the abutting seat 31 is abutted in the positioning frame 6 of the mounting cavity 21, and then the cooperation of the gasket plate 33 and the abutting seat 31 is used to fix the bottom wall of the connecting bin 2 at the opening of the installation hole 22, so that the installation of the larger underwater equipment is completed.

[0058] The cooperation of the mounting cavity 21, the installation hole 22 and the mounting frame 3 is used, so that when the underwater equipment needs to be installed, the underwater equipment is only needed to be installed on the mounting frame 3 or the clamping piece 7, and then the mounting frame 3 is passed through the mounting cavity 21 and the installation hole 22 of the connecting bin 2, so that the installation of the underwater equipment is completed, the overturning of the unmanned ship is avoided, and the effect of facilitating the installation of the underwater equipment is achieved.

[0059] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present application, so that: any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape and principle of the present application should be covered in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment, comprising two mutually parallel hulls (1) and a connecting chamber (2) connecting the two mutually parallel hulls (1), characterized in that: The connecting bin (2) is provided with a mounting cavity (21), the bottom of the mounting cavity (21) is provided with a mounting hole (22), the mounting hole (22) penetrates the connecting bin (2), a mounting frame (3) is arranged in the mounting hole (22), the mounting frame (3) is arranged on the bottom of the connecting bin (2), and the mounting frame (3) is used for mounting underwater equipment.

2. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (3) comprises an abutting seat (31), a connecting seat (32), a backing plate (33) and a connecting piece (34), the diameter of the abutting seat (31) is greater than that of the mounting hole (22), the diameter of the connecting seat (32) is less than that of the mounting hole (22), the bottom wall of the connecting bin (2) is located between the abutting seat (31) and the backing plate (33), and the abutting seat (31) and the backing plate (33) are fixedly connected by bolts, one end of the connecting piece (34) is fixedly connected with the abutting seat (31), and the other end is fixedly connected with the connecting seat (32).

3. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting bin (2) is provided with a mounting cavity (21), the bottom of the mounting cavity (21) is provided with a mounting hole (22), the mounting hole (22) penetrates the connecting bin (2), a mounting frame (3) is arranged in the mounting hole (22), the mounting frame (3) is arranged on the bottom of the connecting bin (2), and the mounting frame (3) is used for mounting underwater equipment.

4. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the connecting bin (2) is provided with a clamping piece (7), the clamping piece (7) is arranged close to the mounting hole (22), and the clamping piece (7) is used for mounting underwater equipment.

5. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping piece (7) comprises a clamping seat (71), a clamping block (72) and a mounting seat (73), the clamping seat (71) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting bin (2), the clamping seat (71) is provided with a clamping groove (74), the clamping block (72) is clamped in the clamping groove (74), and the mounting seat (73) is mounted on the clamping block (72).

6. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping block (72) is provided with a locking screw hole (8), the locking screw hole (8) penetrates the clamping block (72) and communicates with the clamping seat (71).

7. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting bin (2) is provided with a sealing cover (4), and the sealing cover (4) is arranged at the opening of the mounting cavity (21).

8. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sealing cover (4) is provided with a locking handle (5).

9. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing cover (4) is provided with a clearance groove (41), and the locking handle (5) is located in the clearance groove (41).

10. A catamaran facilitating installation of underwater equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The clearance groove (41) is arranged in a fan shape, and the fan-shaped clearance groove (41) limits the rotating path of the locking handle (5).

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