Adjustable seabed walking equipment

By designing an adjustable underwater walking device, and combining the main frame, general components, and power equipment, the problem of fixed track installation height was solved, enabling the device to operate efficiently under different geological conditions and improving its versatility and stability.

CN224045408UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-27WUHAN STAR OCEAN TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-17
Publication Date
2026-03-27

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Technical Problem

The track installation height of existing underwater operation equipment is fixed, which cannot adapt to different geological conditions, resulting in low operation efficiency.

Method used

The design incorporates adjustable underwater walking equipment, connecting different underwater walking devices such as skids and track assemblies through a main frame and common components, achieving adjustability and stability. A power unit provides omnidirectional drive.

Benefits of technology

It improves the equipment's versatility, flexibility, and stability, enhances its maneuverability and operational efficiency on different seabed terrains, and reduces installation and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses adjustable seabed walking equipment which comprises a main body frame and seabed walking devices, universal assemblies capable of being connected with different seabed walking devices are arranged on the two sides of the bottom of the main body frame respectively, and the seabed walking devices are installed on the two sides of the bottom of the main body frame through the universal assemblies. The adjustability of the submarine walking equipment is realized by designing the main body frame and the submarine walking device and arranging the universal assembly capable of being connected with different submarine walking devices, the equipment can adapt to different submarine topographies and operation requirements due to the design, and the universality and the flexibility of the equipment are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the ocean underwater operation engineering technical field, concretely relates to an adjustable seabed walking equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the seabed operation equipment is generally realized by crawler belt when walking on the seabed, the installation height between the crawler belt and the frame is fixed and cannot be adjusted, and the walking equipment cannot be switched according to different geological conditions. For different seabed silt shear force conditions, the fixed height crawler belt can cause the operation equipment to sink to different depths on the silt surface, directly affecting the operation efficiency. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model discloses a kind of adjustable seabed walking equipment, which can switch different forms of walking device to adapt to different operation geological conditions.

[0004] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows: an adjustable seabed walking equipment includes a main body frame and a seabed walking device, the bottom of the main body frame is provided with a universal assembly connectable with different seabed walking devices on both sides, and the seabed walking device is installed on both sides of the bottom of the main body frame through the universal assembly.

[0005] Further, the universal assembly is a mounting plate, and a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the mounting plate. Different seabed walking devices are connected to the main body frame through different position mounting holes.

[0006] Further, the universal assembly is fixed to the side surface of the four columns of the main body frame.

[0007] Further, the seabed walking device is a skid plate, and two skid plates are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main body frame. The two ends of the skid plate are connected to the universal assembly at the corresponding position through the first connecting piece.

[0008] Further, the first connecting piece includes a connecting plate and a connecting part. The connecting part is a tubular structure formed by connecting a plurality of plates. One side of the connecting plate is connected to the universal assembly, and the other side is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting part. The other end of the connecting part is fixedly connected to the skid plate.

[0009] Further, the skid plate includes a sliding plate and a metering wheel. The two ends of the sliding plate are upwardly curved to form a folded edge. The top of both ends of the sliding plate inside the folded edge is connected to the two first connecting pieces. The metering wheel is located at one end of the sliding plate and is spaced apart from the end of the sliding plate by a certain distance. The metering wheel is connected to the first connecting piece through a connecting rod.

[0010] Further, the seabed walking device is a track assembly, two track assemblies are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main frame, and two ends of the track assembly are connected with the universal assembly at the corresponding position through the second connecting piece.

[0011] Further, the second connecting piece comprises a fixed plate, a fixed support and a connecting rod, one side of the fixed plate is connected with the universal assembly, the other side is connected with the fixed support at one end, the other end of the fixed support is connected with the inner side of the track, one end of the connecting rod is connected with the outer side of the track, and the other end is connected with the fixed support.

[0012] Further, the main frame is also provided with a power device, and the power device is used for driving the seabed walking device to advance on the seabed.

[0013] Further, the power device comprises four edge propellers arranged at four corners of the main frame and two tail propellers arranged at one end of the main frame, the axis of the four edge propellers forms a certain angle with the advancing direction of the seabed walking device, and the axis of the tail propeller is parallel to the advancing direction of the seabed walking device.

[0014] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects are:

[0015] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects are:

[0016] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects are:

[0017] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects are:

[0018] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects are:

[0019] The design of the first connecting piece enables the skid plate to be firmly connected to the universal assembly, and meanwhile ensures the strength and stability of the connecting position; the connecting part adopts a tubular structure, which can improve the torsion resistance of the connecting piece and ensure the safety of the equipment during walking.

[0020] The design of the skid plate can further improve the flexibility and stability of the equipment during walking on the seabed; the design of the folded edge can reduce the resistance of the equipment during walking.

[0021] The design of the second connecting piece enables the track assembly to be firmly connected to the universal assembly, and meanwhile ensures the strength and stability of the connecting position; the combined design of the fixing plate, the fixing support and the connecting rod can ensure the stability and safety of the track during walking.

[0022] The power equipment is arranged on the main frame, which can drive the seabed walking equipment to advance on the seabed, and this design improves the autonomy and operation efficiency of the equipment, so that the equipment can operate in a wider seabed area. The power equipment includes a side thruster and a tail thruster, which can realize omnidirectional driving of the seabed walking equipment, the axis of the side thruster forms a certain angle with the advancing direction, which can provide better steering and propulsion effect; the tail thruster can provide additional thrust when the equipment advances, and this design makes the equipment more flexible and efficient when walking on the seabed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the utility model installed with operation equipment.

[0024] Figure 2 It is another schematic view of the utility model installed with operation equipment.

[0025] Figure 3 It is an installation schematic view of the power equipment of the utility model.

[0026] In the figure, 1 is a main frame; 1.1 is a stand; 1.2 is a universal assembly; 1.3 is a mounting hole; 2 is a seabed walking device; 3 is a skid plate; 3.1 is a sliding plate; 3.2 is a metering wheel; 3.3 is a connecting rod; 4 is a track assembly; 5 is a first connecting piece; 5.1 is a connecting plate; 5.2 is a connecting part; 6 is a second connecting piece; 6.1 is a fixing plate; 6.2 is a fixing support; 6.3 is a connecting rod; 7 is an electric thruster; 7.1 is a side thruster; 7.2 is a tail thruster; 8 is operation equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The specific embodiments of the utility model will be further described below in combination with the drawings. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand the utility model, but does not constitute the limitation of the utility model. In addition, the technical features involved in each embodiment of the utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 The utility model provides a adjustable seabed walking equipment, including main body frame 1 and seabed walking device 2, the both sides of main body frame 1 bottom are provided with the universal assembly 1.2 that can be connected with different seabed walking devices, seabed walking device 2 is installed in the both sides of main body frame 1 bottom through universal assembly 1.2, and seabed operation equipment 8 is installed on main body frame 1. The utility model discloses through design main body frame and seabed walking device and set up the universal assembly that can be connected with different seabed walking devices, realized the adjustability of seabed walking equipment, and this design makes the equipment can adapt to different seabed topography and operation demand, improved the versatility and flexibility of equipment.

[0029] In some embodiments, the universal assembly 1.2 is fixed on the side of the four columns 1.1 of the main body frame 1, and the utility model fixes the universal assembly on the side of the four columns of the main body frame, which can ensure that the seabed walking device is stably installed on the main body frame, while maintaining the overall structural strength of the equipment. This design helps to improve the stability and durability of the equipment. The universal assembly 1.2 is an installation plate, and a plurality of mounting holes 1.3 are provided on the installation plate. Different seabed walking devices are connected to the main body frame 1 through different position mounting holes. The universal assembly of the utility model adopts an installation plate and is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, which can conveniently connect different seabed walking devices through different position mounting holes. This design simplifies the installation and replacement process, improves work efficiency, and also reduces maintenance costs.

[0030] In some embodiments, the seabed walking device is a skid plate 3, and two skid plates 3 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main body frame 1. The utility model designs the skid plate as a seabed walking device, which advances on the seabed by cooperating with the electric propeller, has the characteristics of simple structure, lightness and easy operation. Two skid plates are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main body frame, and cooperate with the power equipment to ensure the balance and stability of the equipment when walking on the seabed. At the same time, the design of the skid plate is also convenient for sliding on different seabed topography.

[0031] In some embodiments, the two ends of the skid plate 3 are connected to the corresponding universal assembly 1.2 through the first connecting piece 5 respectively, and a metering device is installed on the skid plate 3 for measuring the running speed of the seabed walking device in the sand. The first connecting piece 5 comprises a connecting plate 5.1 and a connecting part 5.2, the connecting part 5.2 is a tubular structure formed by connecting several plates, one side of the connecting plate 5.1 is connected with the universal assembly 1.2, the other side is fixedly connected with one end of the connecting part 5.2, and the other end of the connecting part 5.2 is fixedly connected with the skid plate 3. The design of the first connecting piece 5 can firmly connect the skid plate to the universal assembly, while ensuring the strength and stability of the connecting part; the connecting part adopts a tubular structure, which can improve the torsional resistance of the connecting piece and ensure the safety of the device during walking.

[0032] In some embodiments, the skid plate 3 comprises a sliding plate 3.1 and a metering wheel 3.2, the metering wheel is internally provided with a metering device for measuring the running speed and distance of the working device, both ends of the sliding plate 3.1 are upwardly curved to form a folded edge, both ends of the sliding plate 3.1 on the inner side of the folded edge are respectively connected with two first connecting pieces 5, and the metering wheel 3.2 is located at one end of the sliding plate 3.1 and is spaced apart from the end of the sliding plate by a certain distance, the metering wheel 3.2 is connected with the first connecting piece through a connecting rod 3.3, that is, only the head of the seabed walking device is provided with the metering wheel. The design of the skid plate can further improve the flexibility and stability of the device when walking on the seabed; the design of the folded edge can reduce the resistance of the device during walking.

[0033] In some embodiments, the seabed walking device 2 is a track assembly 4, the track assembly 4 is provided with two, and the two track assemblies 4 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main frame 1, a power mechanism (not shown in the figure) capable of driving the track to move forward is arranged on the track assembly 4, and the two ends of the track assembly 4 are connected with the corresponding universal assembly 1.2 through the second connecting piece 6 respectively. The design of the track assembly as the seabed walking device has better cross-country ability and adaptability; the two track assemblies are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main frame, which can ensure the passability and stability of the device on the complex seabed terrain; the design of the track assembly also improves the traction and climbing ability of the device.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second connecting piece 6 comprises a fixed plate 6.1, a fixed support 6.2 and a connecting rod 6.3, one side of the fixed plate 6.1 is connected with the universal assembly 1.2, the other side is connected with one end of the fixed support 6.2, the other end of the fixed support 6.2 is connected with the inner side of the track assembly 9, one end of the connecting rod 6.3 is connected with the outer side of the track assembly 4, the other end is connected with the fixed support 6.2. The design of the second connecting piece 6 of the utility model makes the track assembly be firmly connected on the universal assembly, and meanwhile ensures the strength and stability of the connecting part; the combined design of the fixed plate, the fixed support and the connecting rod can ensure the stability and safety of the track in the walking process.

[0035] In some embodiments, the utility model further comprises a power equipment 7, which is used for driving the seabed walking equipment to advance on the seabed. The utility model sets the power equipment (the installation position of the power equipment on the main body frame is not completely shown in the figure) on the main body frame 1, which can drive the seabed walking equipment to advance on the seabed. This design improves the autonomy and operation efficiency of the equipment, so that the equipment can work in a wider seabed area.

[0036] In some embodiments, as shown in the figure, Figure 3 The power equipment 7 comprises four edge propellers 7.1 arranged at four corners of the main body frame and two tail propellers 7.2 arranged at one end of the main body frame, the axis of the four edge propellers 7.1 forms a certain angle with the advancing direction of the seabed walking equipment, preferably a 45° angle, which can provide better steering and propelling effect; the axis of the tail propeller 7.2 is parallel to the advancing direction of the seabed walking equipment, which can provide additional thrust when the equipment advances. This combined arrangement of propellers can provide power in multiple directional dimensions for the walking equipment, ensure the walking equipment to walk in multiple directional dimensions, so that the equipment is more flexible and efficient when walking on the seabed.

[0037] The above is only a specific implementation manner of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this, any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the utility model, which should be covered in the protection scope of the utility model. The contents not described in detail in the specification belong to the prior art known by the person skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An adjustable underwater walking device, characterized in that: It includes a main frame (1) and a seabed walking device (2). The bottom sides of the main frame (1) are respectively provided with universal components (1.2) that can be connected to different seabed walking devices. The seabed walking device (2) is installed on the bottom sides of the main frame (1) through the universal components (1.2).

2. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The general component (1.2) is a mounting plate with several mounting holes (1.3). Different underwater walking devices (2) are connected to the main frame (1) through mounting holes (1.3) at different positions.

3. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The general component (1.2) is fixed to the sides of the four columns (1.1) of the main frame (1).

4. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The underwater walking device (2) is a skid (3). There are two skids (3), which are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main frame (1). The two ends of the skid (3) are connected to the corresponding general components (1.2) through the first connector (6).

5. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connector (6) includes a connecting plate (6.1) and a connecting part (6.2). The connecting part (6.2) is a tubular structure formed by connecting several plates. One side of the connecting plate (6.1) is connected to the general component (1.2), and the other side is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting part (6.2). The other end of the connecting part (6.2) is fixedly connected to the skid plate (3).

6. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The skid (3) includes a slide (3.1) and a measuring wheel (3.2). Both ends of the slide (3.1) are curved upward to form folded edges. The top of the two ends of the slide (3.1) located inside the folded edges are connected to two first connecting members respectively. The measuring wheel (3.2) is located at one end of the slide and is spaced a certain distance from the end of the slide (3.1). The measuring wheel (3.2) is connected to the first connecting member (5) through a connecting rod (3.3).

7. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The underwater walking device (2) is a track assembly (4). There are two track assemblies (4), which are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main frame (1). The two ends of the track assembly (4) are respectively connected to the corresponding universal components (1.2) through the second connector (6).

8. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second connector (6) includes a fixing plate (6.1), a fixing bracket (6.2), and a connecting rod (6.3). One side of the fixing plate (6.1) is connected to a general assembly, and the other side is connected to one end of the fixing bracket (6.2). The other end of the fixing bracket (6.2) is connected to the inner side of the track assembly (4). One end of the connecting rod (6.3) is connected to the outer side of the track assembly (4), and the other end is connected to the fixing bracket (6.2).

9. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame (1) is also provided with a power device (7), which is used to drive the underwater walking device to move forward on the seabed.

10. The adjustable seabed walking device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The power equipment (7) includes side thrusters (7.1) located at the four corners of the main frame and two tail thrusters (7.2) located at one end of the main frame. The axes of the four side thrusters (7.1) form a certain angle with the direction of travel of the seabed walking equipment, and the axes of the tail thrusters (7.2) are parallel to the direction of travel of the seabed walking equipment.