Combined underwater corner reflector with cavity structure
By using a cavity structure design and material combination, the problems of traditional underwater corner reflectors, such as simple structure, poor sealing, and difficult maintenance, have been solved. This has enabled more efficient, flexible, and reliable underwater acoustic detection, enhanced reflection effect and stability, and reduced noise interference and installation difficulty.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional underwater corner reflectors have a simple structure, making it difficult to meet the diverse needs of complex underwater environments. They also suffer from poor sealing, difficult maintenance, high cost, and insufficient stability and reliability.
It adopts a cavity structure design, combined with stainless steel materials and rubber sealing strips, with internal reinforcing ribs and support plates, and external buffer pads and fixed brackets. The inner wall is lined with a sound-absorbing material layer, and the combination connection is achieved through connecting plates and screw positioning pins.
It enhances reflectivity and flexibility, improves structural stability and sealing performance, reduces noise interference, simplifies installation, extends service life, and enhances applicability and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to underwater acoustic detection and countermeasure technical field, it is a cavity structure combined formula underwater corner reflector. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the field of underwater acoustic detection and countermeasure, corner reflector as an important acoustic target is widely used in underwater sonar calibration, underwater obstacle marking, port protection and underwater target identification, etc. Traditional underwater corner reflector design often adopts single structure, lacks combination and flexibility, and is difficult to meet the diversified needs in complex underwater environment. At the same time, due to the particularity of underwater environment, the sealing, corrosion resistance and stability of corner reflector are put forward with extremely high requirements.
[0003] The existing underwater corner reflector is mostly manufactured by integral casting or welding, which ensures the integrity of the structure to a certain extent, but the manufacturing cost is high, and once damaged, it is difficult to repair or replace. In addition, when the traditional corner reflector is used in combination, it often needs to be realized through complex connecting mechanism, which not only increases the installation difficulty, but also reduces the stability and reliability of the system.
[0004] In terms of sealing, traditional underwater corner reflector usually adopts mechanical sealing or O-ring sealing, but these sealing methods are easily affected by underwater pressure, temperature change and corrosion during long-term use, which leads to the decline of sealing performance, and further affects the acoustic performance and service life of the corner reflector. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0005] The utility model content aims at providing a cavity structure combined formula underwater corner reflector to solve the problems put forward in the above background technology.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0007] A cavity structure combined formula underwater corner reflector, comprising a reflector body, the reflector body comprises a lower wall plate, the side surface of the lower wall plate is respectively provided with a first side wall plate, a second side wall plate and a third side wall plate, a sealing strip is arranged between the first side wall plate and the second side wall plate, a sealing strip is arranged between the second side wall plate and the third side wall plate, a sealing strip is arranged between the third side wall plate and the first side wall plate, an upper wall plate is arranged between the upper parts of the first side wall plate, the second side wall plate and the third side wall plate, the lower wall plate and the upper wall plate are right-angled triangle plates, the upper wall plate is provided with a measuring hole, the reflector body is hollow, reinforcing ribs are arranged in the reflector body, a supporting plate is fixedly connected between two reinforcing ribs, and the right-angle edge of the lower wall plate is fixedly connected with a connecting plate.
[0008] Preferably, a screw rod is arranged at the center of the connecting plate, and a positioning pin is arranged on the connecting plate.
[0009] Preferably, a fixed support is fixedly connected to the outside of the reflector body, and a buffer pad is arranged at the bottom of the fixed support.
[0010] Preferably, the lower wall plate, the upper wall plate, the first side wall plate, the second side wall plate and the third side wall plate are all made of stainless steel material.
[0011] Preferably, the sealing strip is made of rubber material, the reinforcing rib and the support plate are made of stainless steel material, and the connecting plate is made of aluminum alloy material.
[0012] Preferably, a diffuser is fixedly connected to the fixed support.
[0013] Preferably, an acoustic-absorbing material layer is arranged on the inner wall of the first side wall plate, the second side wall plate and the third side wall plate.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:
[0015] 1. Enhanced reflection effect and flexibility: By adopting the cavity structure, the corner reflector can effectively enhance the reflection effect of underwater acoustic waves, improve the accuracy and sensitivity of acoustic detection, and increase the flexibility and adaptability of use.
[0016] 2. Improved structural stability and durability: The use of the reinforcing rib and the support plate of the reflector body significantly enhances the stability and carrying capacity of the overall structure, making the corner reflector more durable in underwater environments and able to withstand water flow impact and other external forces.
[0017] 3. Excellent sealing performance: The sealing strip arranged between the side wall plates effectively prevents water seepage in the underwater environment, ensuring the dryness and performance stability of the corner reflector. The rubber sealing strip has good elasticity and corrosion resistance, further improving the sealing effect.
[0018] 4. Buffering and protection: The buffer pad at the bottom of the fixed support effectively reduces the impact and damage of the corner reflector on the surrounding environment during installation and use, protecting the surrounding underwater ecology and facilities.
[0019] 5. Reasonable material selection: Stainless steel is used as the main structural material to ensure the corrosion resistance and long service life of the corner reflector; the selection of rubber sealing strips and aluminum alloy connecting plates also fully considers the performance and cost-effectiveness of the materials.
[0020] 6. Multi-function expansion: The fixed connection of the diffuser on the fixed support not only increases the functional diversity of the corner reflector, but also further improves its applicability in complex underwater environments.
[0021] 7. Noise reduction optimization: The sound-absorbing material layer on the inner wall of the side wall plate effectively reduces the noise interference of underwater sound waves during reflection, improving the purity and accuracy of acoustic data.
[0022] 8. Easy to connect: Through the connecting plate, screw rod and positioning pin, it is used for precise positioning and fixed connection with adjacent corner reflectors to form a larger combined corner reflector array.
[0023] In summary, the cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector has significant beneficial effects in enhancing reflection effect, improving structural stability, optimizing sealing performance, facilitating installation and disassembly, providing buffer protection, reasonably selecting materials, multi-function expansion and noise reduction optimization, etc., providing a more efficient, flexible and reliable solution for the field of underwater acoustic detection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0025] Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0026] Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0027] Fig. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0028] In the figure: 1 reflector body, 2 lower wall plate, 3 first side wall plate, 4 second side wall plate, 5 third side wall plate, 6 sealing strip, 7 upper wall plate, 8 measuring hole, 9 cavity, 10 reinforcing rib, 11 support plate, 12 sound-absorbing material layer, 13 connecting plate, 14 screw rod, 15 positioning pin, 16 fixed support, 17 buffer pad, 18 diffuser, DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0030] Please refer to Figs. 1 to 4The utility model relates to a cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector, including reflector body 1, reflector body 1 includes lower wall board 2, the side of lower wall board 2 is provided with first side wall board 3, second side wall board 4 and third side wall board 5 respectively, and the first side wall board 3 is provided with sealing strip 6 between second side wall board 4, and second side wall board 4 is provided with sealing strip 6 between third side wall board 5, and third side wall board 5 is provided with sealing strip 6 between first side wall board 3, and the upper portion of first side wall board 3, second side wall board 4 and third side wall board 5 is provided with upper wall board 7, and lower wall board 2 and upper wall board 7 are right-angled triangle board, and upper wall board 7 is provided with measuring hole 8, and the inside of reflector body 1 is cavity 9, and the inside of reflector body 1 is provided with reinforcing rib 10, and the fixed connection of two reinforcing ribs 10 is provided with support plate 11, and the right-angle edge of lower wall board is fixedly connected with connecting plate.
[0031] Connecting plate 13 center is provided with screw rod 14, and connecting plate 13 is provided with positioning pin 15.
[0032] The outside of reflector body 1 is fixedly connected with fixed support 16, and the bottom of fixed support 16 is provided with buffer pad 17.
[0033] Lower wall board 2, upper wall board 7, first side wall board 3, second side wall board 4 and third side wall board 5 are all stainless steel materials.
[0034] Sealing strip 6 is rubber material, reinforcing rib 10 and support plate 11 are stainless steel materials, and connecting plate 13 is aluminum alloy material.
[0035] Fixed support 16 is fixedly connected with diffuser 18.
[0036] The inner wall of first side wall board 3, second side wall board 4 and third side wall board 5 is provided with sound-absorbing material layer 12.
[0037] In this embodiment, the corner reflector is mainly composed of a reflector body 1, the bottom of the reflector body 1 is a lower wall plate 2, and three sides thereof are connected with a first side wall plate 3, a second side wall plate 4 and a third side wall plate 5 respectively. In order to ensure the sealing of the underwater environment, a sealing strip 6 made of rubber is arranged between the first side wall plate 3 and the second side wall plate 4, between the second side wall plate 4 and the third side wall plate 5, and between the third side wall plate 5 and the first side wall plate 3. These sealing strips 6 not only effectively prevent water from penetrating, but also ensure the reliability of long-term use due to their good elasticity and corrosion resistance. The upper part of the reflector body 1 is closed by an upper wall plate 7 to form an internal cavity 9. The lower wall plate 2 and the upper wall plate 7 are both in the shape of a right-angled triangle, and the upper wall plate 7 is provided with a measuring hole 8 for facilitating acoustic measurement. In order to enhance the structural stability and load-bearing capacity, reinforcing ribs 10 are arranged inside the cavity 9, and the reinforcing ribs 10 are connected with each other by support plates 11 made of stainless steel to form a stable internal structure. A connecting plate 13 is fixed to one of the right-angled edges of the lower wall plate 2 for connecting with other components.
[0038] A screw rod 14 is arranged at the center of the connecting plate 13 and is provided with a positioning pin 15 to ensure that adjacent corner reflectors can be accurately positioned and firmly connected to form a larger combined corner reflector array. In order to improve the stability during installation and use, a fixed support 16 made of stainless steel is further fixed to the outside of the reflector body 1, and a buffer pad 17 is arranged at the bottom of the fixed support 16 to reduce the impact on the surrounding environment.
[0039] The lower wall plate 2, the upper wall plate 7, the first side wall plate 3, the second side wall plate 4 and the third side wall plate 5 are all made of stainless steel to ensure their corrosion resistance and long service life. The sealing strip 6 is made of rubber, the reinforcing ribs 10 and the support plates 11 are also made of stainless steel, and the connecting plate 13 is made of aluminum alloy to meet the requirements of strength and light weight.
[0040] A diffuser 18 is further fixed to the fixed support 16 to increase the functional diversity of the corner reflector. In addition, in order to reduce noise interference during reflection, an acoustic absorbing material layer 12 is arranged on the inner walls of the first side wall plate 3, the second side wall plate 4 and the third side wall plate 5 to effectively improve the purity and accuracy of acoustic data.
[0041] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A cavity-structured composite underwater corner reflector, comprising a reflector body (1), characterized in that: The reflector body (1) includes a lower wall panel (2). A first side wall panel (3), a second side wall panel (4), and a third side wall panel (5) are respectively provided on the sides of the lower wall panel (2). A sealing strip (6) is provided between the first side wall panel (3) and the second side wall panel (4), between the second side wall panel (4) and the third side wall panel (5), and between the third side wall panel (5) and the first side wall panel (3). An upper wall panel (7) is provided between the upper parts of the second side wall panel (4) and the third side wall panel (5). The lower wall panel (2) and the upper wall panel (7) are right-angled triangles. The upper wall panel (7) is provided with a measuring hole (8). The interior of the reflector body (1) is a cavity (9). The interior of the reflector body (1) is provided with a reinforcing rib (10). A support plate (11) is fixedly connected between the two reinforcing ribs (10). A connecting plate (13) is fixedly connected to the right-angled side of the lower wall panel (2).
2. The cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A screw (14) is provided at the center of the connecting plate (13), and a positioning pin (15) is provided on the connecting plate (13).
3. The cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reflector body (1) is fixedly connected to a fixed bracket (16), and a buffer pad (17) is provided at the bottom of the fixed bracket (16).
4. The cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower wall panel (2), upper wall panel (7), first side wall panel (3), second side wall panel (4) and third side wall panel (5) are all made of stainless steel.
5. A cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing strip (6) is made of rubber, the reinforcing rib (10) and the support plate (11) are made of stainless steel, and the connecting plate (13) is made of aluminum alloy.
6. A cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector according to claim 3, characterized in that: A diffuser (18) is fixedly connected to the fixed bracket (16).
7. A cavity structure combined underwater corner reflector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the first side wall panel (3), the second side wall panel (4) and the third side wall panel (5) are provided with a sound-absorbing material layer (12).