Underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange device

By designing an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device, the problem of limited rotation angle of the underwater horizontal axis gimbal was solved, enabling the multibeam transducer to rotate within the range of 0-90°, acquiring complete point cloud information, and ensuring stable installation and easy operation.

CN223965197UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03CCCC SHANGHAI DREDGING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520452100.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2026-03-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing underwater horizontal axis gimbal cannot rotate to 90°, which prevents the underwater multibeam transducer from acquiring point cloud information directly in front of the multibeam transducer, affecting the progress of real-time detection operations.

Method used

An underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device was designed, including a first flange, a second flange, a threaded rod, and a connecting frame. The threaded rod connection enables a rotation range of 0-90°, and the scale lines facilitate angle adjustment, ensuring a stable connection between the multibeam transducer and the underwater horizontal axis gimbal.

Benefits of technology

It enables underwater multibeam transducers to rotate within a 0-90° range, acquire complete underwater point cloud information, and is securely installed and easy to disassemble, facilitating manufacturing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange device which is characterized in that two first connecting frames are mounted on one surface of a first flange; two first threaded holes are formed in one first connecting frame, and two second threaded holes are formed in the other first connecting frame; a second connecting frame is mounted on one surface of the second flange plate; a third threaded hole and an arc-shaped through hole are formed in the second connecting frame; the second connecting frame is inserted between the two first connecting frames, and one threaded rod correspondingly penetrates through the first threaded hole, the third threaded hole and the second threaded hole in sequence and is fixed through a nut; and the other threaded rod correspondingly penetrates through the first threaded hole, the arc-shaped through hole and the second threaded hole in sequence and is fixed through a nut. When the underwater multi-beam transducer is connected with the underwater horizontal axis holder through the device, the underwater multi-beam transducer can rotate between 0 degree and 90 degrees to obtain complete underwater point cloud information, and the device is firm in installation, easy and convenient to install and disassemble and convenient to produce and manufacture.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of underwater construction surveying equipment, and in particular to an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device. Background Technology

[0002] In the real-time monitoring of underwater soft raft laying projects, an underwater gimbal is needed to rotate a multi-beam transducer probe vertically to obtain three-dimensional point cloud information of the suspended raft. However, most underwater horizontal axis gimbals currently have a rotation angle of ±60°, unable to rotate to 90°. This prevents the acquisition of point cloud information directly in front of the multi-beam transducer during monitoring, thus affecting the progress of real-time monitoring. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, and to solve the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device, characterized in that it includes:

[0004] First flange, second flange, two threaded rods;

[0005] Two first connecting brackets are mounted on one surface of the first flange;

[0006] One of the first connecting brackets is provided with two first threaded holes, and the other of the first connecting brackets is provided with two second threaded holes;

[0007] A second connecting bracket is mounted on one surface of the second flange;

[0008] The second connecting bracket is provided with a third threaded hole and an arc-shaped through hole;

[0009] The second connecting bracket is inserted between the two first connecting brackets, and one of the threaded rods passes through the first threaded hole, the third threaded hole and the second threaded hole in sequence, and is fixed by a nut;

[0010] Another threaded rod passes sequentially through the first threaded hole, the arc-shaped through hole, and the second threaded hole, and is fixed by a nut.

[0011] The above-mentioned underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is characterized in that the first connecting frame includes: a first rectangular part and a semi-circular part connected in sequence, and one end of the first rectangular part is installed on the first flange, and two first threaded holes or two second threaded holes are respectively provided in the first rectangular part and the semi-circular part.

[0012] The above-mentioned underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is characterized in that the second connecting frame includes a second rectangular portion and a sector portion connected in sequence, the second rectangular portion is installed on the second flange, and the third threaded hole and the arc-shaped through hole are both provided in the sector portion.

[0013] The above-mentioned underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is characterized in that the edge of the fan-shaped portion is provided with scale lines.

[0014] The above-mentioned underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is characterized in that the arc-shaped through hole is close to the scale line.

[0015] The above-mentioned underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is characterized in that the edge array of the first flange is provided with a plurality of first screw holes.

[0016] The above-mentioned underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is characterized in that the edge array of the second flange is provided with a plurality of second screw holes.

[0017] The positive effects of the above technical solution compared with the existing technology are:

[0018] By applying this utility model, an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is provided. When the underwater multibeam transducer is connected to the underwater horizontal axis gimbal through this device, the underwater multibeam transducer can rotate between 0-90° to acquire complete underwater point cloud information. Furthermore, this device is firmly installed, and its installation and disassembly are simple and convenient, making it easy to manufacture. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first flange in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first flange in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the second flange in this utility model.

[0023] 1. First flange; 2. Second flange; 3. First connecting bracket; 4. Second connecting bracket; 5. First threaded hole; 6. Third threaded hole; 7. Arc-shaped through hole; 8. First rectangular part; 9. Semi-circular part; 10. Second rectangular part; 11. Fan-shaped part; 12. Scale line; 13. First screw hole; 14. Second screw hole. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] The structures, proportions, and sizes illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes and to aid those skilled in the art. They are not intended to limit the scope of this invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, provided they do not affect the effectiveness or purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a preferred embodiment of an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is illustrated, comprising: a first flange 1, a second flange 2, and two threaded rods.

[0027] Two first connecting brackets 3 are mounted on one surface of the first flange 1; one of the first connecting brackets 3 has two first threaded holes 5, and the other first connecting bracket 3 has two second threaded holes; a second connecting bracket 4 is mounted on one surface of the second flange 2; the second connecting bracket 4 has a third threaded hole 6 and an arc-shaped through hole 7; the second connecting bracket 4 is inserted between the two first connecting brackets 3, and one threaded rod passes through the first threaded hole 5, the third threaded hole 6 and the second threaded hole in sequence, and is fixed by a nut; the other threaded rod passes through the first threaded hole 6, the arc-shaped through hole 7 and the second threaded hole in sequence, and is fixed by a nut.

[0028] In actual use, the first flange 1 is installed on the connecting rod of the underwater multibeam transducer, and the second flange 2 is installed on the horizontal axis gimbal. The first flange 1 and the second flange 2 are connected and fixed by a threaded rod, so that the connection angle between the first flange 1 and the second flange 2 can be adjusted. When the underwater multibeam transducer is connected to the underwater horizontal axis gimbal through this device, the underwater multibeam transducer can rotate between 0-90° to acquire complete underwater point cloud information.

[0029] Based on the above, this utility model also has the following embodiments:

[0030] Furthermore, an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is provided, wherein the first connecting frame 3 includes a first rectangular portion 8 and a semi-circular portion 9 connected in sequence, with one end of the first rectangular portion 8 mounted on the first flange 1, and two first threaded holes 5 or two second threaded holes respectively disposed on the first rectangular portion 8 and the semi-circular portion 9. Specifically, a second connecting frame 4 is placed between the two first connecting frames 3 and then fixed by a threaded rod, wherein the two first connecting frames 2 and the second connecting frame 4 can rotate relative to one threaded rod, and the other threaded rod can move within the arc-shaped through hole 7, thereby adjusting the connection angle between the first flange 1 and the second flange 2.

[0031] Furthermore, an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is provided, wherein the second connecting frame 4 includes a second rectangular portion 10 and a sector-shaped portion 11 connected in sequence. The second rectangular portion 10 is mounted on the second flange 2, and a third threaded hole 6 and an arc-shaped through hole 7 are disposed on the sector-shaped portion 11. Specifically, the sector-shaped portion 11 can be greater than or equal to the size of a quarter circle, thereby allowing the connection angle between the first flange 1 and the second flange 2 to be between 0 and 90°.

[0032] Furthermore, an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is provided, wherein the edge of the fan-shaped portion 11 is provided with scale lines 12. Specifically, the connection angle between the first connecting frame 2 and the second connecting frame 4 can be directly seen through the scale lines 12.

[0033] Furthermore, an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is provided, wherein the arc-shaped through hole 7 is close to the scale line 12.

[0034] Furthermore, an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is provided, wherein the edge array of the first flange 1 is provided with a plurality of first screw holes 13. The connecting rod of the underwater multibeam transducer is installed through the first screw holes 13 and screws.

[0035] Furthermore, an underwater multibeam transducer adapter flange device is provided, wherein the edge array of the second flange 2 is provided with a plurality of second screw holes 14. Specifically, it is mounted to the horizontal axis gimbal via the second screw holes 14 and screws.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a flange plate connecting device, including: First flange plate, second flane plate, two threaded rods; One surface of the first flange plate is provided with two first connecting frames; Two first threaded holes are arranged on one of the first connecting frames, and two second threaded holes are arranged on the other first connecting frame; One surface of the second flange plate is provided with a second connecting frame; The second connecting frame is provided with a third threaded hole and an arc-shaped through hole; The second connecting frame is inserted between the two first connecting frames, one of the threaded rods is sequentially threaded through the first threaded hole, the third threaded hole and the second threaded hole, and is fixed by a nut; The other threaded rod is sequentially threaded through the first threaded hole, the arc-shaped through hole and the second threaded hole, and is fixed by a nut.

2. The underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first connecting frame comprises a first rectangular portion and a semicircular portion connected in sequence, one end of the first rectangular portion is mounted on the first flange plate, and the two first threaded holes or the two second threaded holes are respectively arranged on the first rectangular portion and the semicircular portion.

3. The underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The second connecting frame comprises a second rectangular portion and a fan-shaped portion connected in sequence, the second rectangular portion is mounted on the second flange plate, and the third threaded hole and the arc-shaped through hole are arranged on the fan-shaped portion.

4. The underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The edge of the fan-shaped portion is provided with a scale line.

5. The underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The arc-shaped through hole is close to the scale line.

6. The underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The edge of the first flange plate is provided with a plurality of first screw holes in an array.

7. The underwater multi-beam transducer adapter flange apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The edge of the second flange plate is provided with a plurality of second screw holes in an array.