Multi-beam probe mounting bracket

By designing a simplified multibeam probe mounting bracket, and utilizing the inclined surface cooperation of the compression spring and the limiting ring, as well as the rubber ring, the problems of cumbersome disassembly and assembly and insufficient buffering of traditional brackets are solved, achieving efficient disassembly and assembly and equipment protection, and improving equipment reliability and exploration vessel stability.

CN223966094UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03NINGBO WATER RESOURCES & HYDROPOWER PLANNING & DESIGN INST CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional multibeam probe mounting brackets are cumbersome and time-consuming to assemble and disassemble, and lack effective buffer structures, making the equipment susceptible to damage and affecting its service life and measurement accuracy.

Method used

A multi-beam probe mounting bracket was designed, which uses a limiting plate, connecting rod, connecting plate, limiting ring, pressure plate, limiting block, clamping spring and clamping mechanism. The clamping spring absorbs the impact and vibration energy of water flow, and the inclined surface fit between the limiting plate and the limiting ring and the rubber ring reduce metal collision, thus achieving simplified disassembly and assembly and buffer protection.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the disassembly process of multibeam probes, improves work efficiency, protects equipment from damage, extends service life, reduces noise, and enhances equipment reliability and the operational stability of the exploration vessel.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a mounting bracket, in particular to a multi-beam probe mounting bracket. Comprising a limiting disc, a connecting rod, a connecting disc, a limiting ring, a pressing disc, a limiting block, a pressing spring and a pressing mechanism, the connecting rod is connected to the limiting disc in a sliding mode, the connecting disc is connected to the lower end of the connecting rod, the limiting ring is arranged on the outer side of the connecting rod, the limiting disc is placed above the limiting ring, and the pressing mechanism is arranged on the limiting disc. The pressing disc is arranged above the limiting disc, the upper portion of the connecting rod penetrates through the pressing disc in a sliding mode, the upper portion of the connecting rod is connected with the limiting block, the limiting block is located between the limiting disc and the pressing disc, the lower end of the limiting block is connected with the pressing spring, and the pressing mechanism is installed on the exploration ship. According to the design of the mounting bracket, the disassembly process of the multi-beam probe is simplified, and the disassembly and assembly can be completed only by operating one screw rod, so that the working efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a mounting bracket, and more particularly to a multi-beam probe mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Multibeam bathymeters are key equipment used in marine exploration for accurate mapping of seabed topography. To ensure their stable operation under various sea conditions, they require specialized mounting brackets to secure them to the exploration vessel.

[0003] Traditional mounting brackets rely on multiple bolts for fixation, making the assembly and disassembly process cumbersome and time-consuming. Furthermore, they lack effective buffer structures to cope with seawater impacts and ship vibrations, which makes the equipment susceptible to damage, affecting its service life and measurement accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of traditional mounting brackets, such as cumbersome and time-consuming disassembly and assembly processes and the lack of effective buffer structures to cope with seawater impact and ship vibration, which makes the equipment susceptible to damage, this utility model provides a multi-beam probe mounting bracket that is easy to disassemble and assemble and has a buffer function.

[0005] The technical implementation scheme of this utility model is as follows: a multi-beam probe mounting bracket includes a limiting plate, a connecting rod, a connecting disc, a limiting ring, a pressure plate, a limiting block, a clamping spring, and a clamping mechanism. The connecting rod is slidably connected to the limiting plate, and the lower end of the connecting rod is connected to the connecting disc. The limiting ring is disposed on the outside of the connecting rod, and the limiting plate is placed above the limiting ring. The pressure plate is disposed above the limiting plate. The upper part of the connecting rod slides through the pressure plate, and the upper part of the connecting rod is connected to the limiting block. The limiting block is located between the limiting plate and the pressure plate, and the lower end of the limiting block is connected to the clamping spring. The clamping mechanism is installed on the exploration vessel and is used to press the pressure plate downward.

[0006] Optionally, the clamping mechanism includes a guide rail, a sliding frame, and a screw. The guide rail is disposed outside the limiting ring, and the sliding frame is slidably mounted on the guide rail. The sliding frame is located above the pressure plate, and the screw is threadedly connected to the middle of the sliding frame.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes a plug rod, which is slidably connected to the sliding frame, and the guide rail has a plug hole adapted to the plug rod at one end near the pressure plate.

[0008] Optionally, the connecting plate, the pressure plate, and the limiting plate are all provided with wire holes for the connection wire of the multi-beam probe to pass through.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes limiting rods, with the limiting disc circumferentially connected to the limiting rods, and the top of the limiting ring circumferentially connected to limiting grooves corresponding to the limiting rods.

[0010] Optionally, the outer side of the limiting plate and the inner side of the limiting ring are both designed as mutually cooperating inclined surfaces.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes a rubber ring, which is fitted onto the inclined surface of the limiting plate.

[0012] This invention has the following advantages: The mounting bracket design simplifies the disassembly process of the multibeam probe, requiring only the operation of a single screw to complete assembly and disassembly, significantly improving work efficiency. Simultaneously, the introduction of a buffer mechanism such as a compression spring effectively absorbs water flow impact and vibration energy, protecting the equipment from damage. Furthermore, the inclined surface cooperation between the limiting plate and the limiting ring, along with the rubber ring, reduces metal-to-metal collisions, lowers noise, extends the equipment's service life, and enhances the reliability of the equipment and the stability of the exploration vessel's operation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the present invention and the exploration vessel.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 001-Exploration vessel, 002-Multibeam probe, 1-Limiting plate, 2-Connecting rod, 3-Connecting plate, 4-Limiting ring, 5-Pressure plate, 6-Limiting block, 7-Compression spring, 8-Guide rail, 9-Sliding frame, 10-Screw, 11-Insertion hole, 12-Insertion rod, 13-Wire passage hole, 14-Limiting groove, 15-Limiting rod, 16-Ceiling surface, 17-Rubber ring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] A multi-beam probe mounting bracket, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the system includes a limiting plate 1, connecting rods 2, connecting plate 3, limiting ring 4, pressure plate 5, limiting block 6, clamping spring 7, and clamping mechanism. Four connecting rods 2 are slidably connected to the limiting plate 1, and the lower ends of the four connecting rods 2 are connected to the connecting plate 3. Multiple screw holes for mounting the multi-beam probe 002 are evenly distributed on the connecting plate 3. The limiting ring 4 is fixed to the outside of the mounting hole of the multi-beam probe 002 on the exploration vessel 001 by bolts. The limiting plate 1 is placed above the limiting ring 4, and the limiting ring 4 restricts the limiting plate 1. To prevent the limiting plate 1 from moving downwards, a pressure plate 5 is provided above the limiting plate 1. The connecting plate 3, the pressure plate 5 and the limiting plate 1 are all provided with wire holes 13 for the connection wire of the multi-beam probe 002 to pass through. The upper parts of the four connecting rods 2 slide through the pressure plate 5. The upper part of the connecting rod 2 is connected to the limiting block 6, which is located between the limiting plate 1 and the pressure plate 5. The lower end of the limiting block 6 is connected to the compression spring 7, which is sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod 2. The compression mechanism is installed on the exploration vessel 001 to compress the pressure plate 5 downwards.

[0020] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the clamping mechanism includes a guide rail 8, a sliding frame 9, and a screw 10. There are two guide rails 8, which are fixed to both sides of the mounting hole of the multibeam probe 002 on the exploration vessel 001 by bolts. The sliding frame 9 is slidably installed between the two guide rails 8. The sliding frame 9 is located above the pressure plate 5. The screw 10 is threadedly connected to the middle of the sliding frame 9. The top of the screw 10 is integrally formed with a hexagonal head, which makes it easy to turn the screw 10 with a wrench.

[0021] like Figures 1-2 As shown, it also includes a plug rod 12, which is slidably connected to the sliding frame 9. The guide rail 8 has a plug hole 11 that matches the plug rod 12 at one end near the pressure plate 5.

[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a limiting rod 15. The limiting disk 1 is circumferentially connected with the limiting rod 15. The top of the limiting ring 4 is circumferentially connected with a limiting groove 14 corresponding to the limiting rod 15. The limiting rod 15 is placed in the limiting groove 14 to ensure that the limiting disk 1 will not rotate relative to the limiting ring 4, thus avoiding displacement of the multibeam probe 002.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a rubber ring 17. The outer side of the limiting plate 1 and the inner side of the limiting ring 4 are both designed as mutually cooperating inclined surfaces 16, and the rubber ring 17 is sleeved on the inclined surface 16 of the limiting plate 1.

[0024] When mounting the multibeam probe 002 onto the exploration vessel 001 using this mounting bracket, the multibeam probe 002 is connected to the connecting plate 3 with bolts. The limiting ring 4 and guide rail 8 are installed on the outside of the mounting hole on the exploration vessel 001. The multibeam probe 002 and connecting rod 2 are inserted into the mounting hole of the exploration vessel 001. The limiting plate 1 is positioned above the limiting ring 4. The limiting rod 15 is placed into the limiting groove 14, so that the rubber ring 17 on the limiting plate 1 contacts the inclined surface 16 of the limiting ring 4. The inclined surface 16 enables the limiting plate 1 to automatically center itself. The elastic properties of the rubber ring 17 can also absorb some of the impact force, playing a preliminary buffering role. At the same time, it reduces rigid collisions between metal parts and reduces noise. Then push the sliding frame 9 towards the pressure plate 5. When the insertion rod 12 moves to the insertion hole 11, insert the insertion rod 12 downward into the insertion hole 11 to position the sliding frame 9. At this time, the screw 10 is directly above the pressure plate 5. Tighten the screw 10 with a wrench. The screw 10 moves downward, causing the pressure plate to move downward. The compression spring 7 is compressed by the limit block 6. The compression spring 7 tightly fixes the limit plate 1 on the limit ring 4. When the multibeam probe 002 generates an upward reaction force due to water flow impact or vibration, the compression spring 7 can absorb and disperse these impact energies through the compression and reset process, thereby preventing the vibration from being directly transmitted to the exploration vessel 001. When the multibeam probe 002 needs to be removed, loosen screw 10, the compression spring 7 returns to its original position, causing the pressure plate 5 to move upward. Pull up the insertion rod 12 to disengage it from the insertion hole 11, and then pull the sliding bracket 9 to move it away from the limiting plate 1. Release the insertion rod 12. In this way, the connecting rod 2, connecting plate 3, limiting plate 1, pressure plate 5, and multibeam probe 002 can be removed. The whole process only requires the removal and installation of one screw 10, which is convenient and efficient. Moreover, it can buffer the multibeam probe 002, preventing the vibration generated by the multibeam probe 002 being washed by water from being transmitted to the exploration vessel 001 through the connecting bracket, thus ensuring the stability of the exploration vessel 001 and the service life of the connecting bracket.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-beam probe mounting bracket, characterized by, The utility model relates to a multi-beam probe pressing mechanism, including limit disc (1), connecting rod (2), connecting disc (3), limit ring (4), pressing disc (5), limit block (6), compression spring (7) and compression mechanism, the connecting rod (2) is connected with the limit disc (1) on the sliding, the lower extreme of connecting rod (2) is connected with the connecting disc (3), the limit ring (4) is set outside connecting rod (2), the limit disc (1) is placed above the limit ring (4), the pressing disc (5) is set above the limit disc (1), the connecting rod (2) upper portion slidingly penetrates the pressing disc (5), the connecting rod (2) upper portion is connected with the limit block (6), the limit block (6) is located between the limit disc (1) and the pressing disc (5), the limit block (6) lower extreme is connected with the compression spring (7), and compression mechanism is installed on the exploration ship (001) and is used to press down the pressing disc (5).

2. A multi-beam probe mounting support according to claim 1, characterised in that, The compression mechanism includes guide rail (8), sliding frame (9) and screw rod (10), the guide rail (8) is set outside the limit ring (4), the guide rail (8) is slidably installed with the sliding frame (9), the sliding frame (9) is located above the pressing disc (5), the screw rod (10) is threadedly connected in the middle of the sliding frame (9).

3. A multi-beam probe mounting support according to claim 2, characterised in that, It also includes a plug rod (12), the sliding frame (9) is slidably connected with the plug rod (12), and one end of the guide rail (8) close to the pressing disc (5) is provided with a plug hole (11) matched with the plug rod (12).

4. A multi-beam probe mounting support according to claim 3, characterised in that, The connecting disc (3), the pressing disc (5) and the limit disc (1) are all provided with wire holes (13) for connecting wires of the multi-beam probe (002).

5. A multi-beam probe mounting support according to claim 4, characterised in that, It also includes a limit rod (15), the limit disc (1) is connected with the limit rod (15) circumferentially and at intervals, and the limit ring (4) top is circumferentially and at intervals connected with limit grooves (14) corresponding to the limit rod (15).

6. A multi-beam probe mounting support according to claim 5, characterised in that, The limit disc (1) outside and the limit ring (4) inside are both designed as matching inclined surfaces (16).

7. A multi-beam probe mounting support according to claim 6, characterised in that, It also includes a rubber ring (17), and the rubber ring (17) is sleeved on the inclined surface (16) of the limit disc (1).