Multi-angle quick switching mounting bracket for multi-beam transducer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching installation support comprising an installation substrate, and a top plate of the installation substrate is provided with a connecting hole used for connecting a multi-beam installation rod; the installation support further comprises a transducer connecting piece which is of a flange plate structure, the upper portion of the flange plate structure is used for being connected with a side plate of the installation base plate, and a lower flange is used for being connected with a transducer. The upper part of the transducer connecting piece is positioned between the two side plates of the mounting substrate, the transducer connecting piece and the two side plates of the mounting substrate can be rotationally adjusted, and then the transducer connecting piece is positioned through the quick positioning assembly; the transducer connecting piece and the two side plates of the mounting substrate can be rotationally adjusted, and can be quickly positioned through the quick positioning assembly; during adjustment and positioning, after the pin shaft is inserted into the angle positioning hole, rapid locking of the mounting substrate and the transducer connecting piece is achieved, meanwhile, the magnet ring can attract the pin shaft and the mounting substrate to be stable and not disengaged, and rapid adjustment and stable positioning after rapid adjustment are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of marine surveying and hydraulic engineering monitoring equipment, specifically relating to a multi-beam transducer multi-angle rapid switching mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Multibeam bathymetry is a highly efficient, high-precision, and comprehensive water depth measurement system that is increasingly widely used in the field of marine surveying. It can be applied to scenarios such as hydrographic surveying and navigation safety assurance, port and waterway engineering construction, submarine pipeline and cable route investigation, marine resource exploration and environmental survey, and marine engineering geological survey.

[0003] Multibeam tilt measurement technology has certain requirements regarding the tilt angle used; therefore, multibeam measurement methods using a fixed tilt angle are difficult to meet the needs of different applications. To address these technical issues, relevant research has been conducted.

[0004] For example, patent 1 (CN219565394U): Structure: It uses an arc-shaped track and bolts to adjust the angle, requiring manual rotation of the mounting rod and positioning via scale lines. Problem: The continuous adjustment process is cumbersome, the angle switching efficiency is low, and it relies on manual alignment of the scale, posing a risk of error.

[0005] Patent 2 (CN220061240U): Structure: The angle is fixed by the interaction of a rotating disk and a limiting tooth; the mounting base needs to be manually rotated after removing the limiting pin. Problem: It only supports single angle adjustment, cannot quickly switch between multiple preset angles, and the mounting interface is fixed, resulting in poor compatibility.

[0006] Patent 3 (CN221943689U): Structure: The motor drives a threaded rod to achieve continuous angle adjustment, requiring power and having a complex structure. Problems: The device is large and costly, unsuitable for small ships or portable applications, and lacks multi-interface compatibility design.

[0007] Common problems with existing technologies: 1. Low angle switching efficiency: Continuously adjustable or detachable structures cannot meet the need for rapid switching to fixed angles (such as standardized measurements of different water depths and terrains). 2. Insufficient equipment compatibility: The single interface design cannot adapt to different models of multi-beam mounting rods (such as differences in pipe diameter and material). 3. Complex structure and tool dependence: Requires auxiliary components such as bolts and motors, making operation cumbersome and unsuitable for emergency operation scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0008] This utility model provides a multi-beam transducer tilt mounting bracket with multiple preset angles for rapid switching and dual interfaces compatible with different devices, which solves the problems of low angle adjustment efficiency and poor equipment adaptability in the prior art, and improves the operational efficiency and flexibility of marine surveying and hydraulic engineering monitoring, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket, including a mounting base plate, the mounting base plate being a U-shaped plate, including a top plate and two opposite side plates below the top plate;

[0010] The top plate of the mounting base plate is provided with a connection hole for connecting a multi-beam mounting rod;

[0011] The mounting bracket also includes a transducer connector, which is a flange structure. The upper part of the flange structure is used to connect the side plate of the mounting base plate, and the lower flange is used to connect to the transducer.

[0012] The upper part of the transducer connector is located between the two side plates of the mounting base plate. The transducer connector and the two side plates of the mounting base plate can be rotated and adjusted. The angles of adjustment with the horizontal plane are 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°, respectively, and then it is positioned by a quick positioning component.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting base plate has multiple sets of angle positioning holes through both sides, including one positioning hole and multiple sets of adjustment holes distributed in a fan shape on the outer side with the positioning hole as the center; the angles between the straight lines containing the multiple sets of angle positioning holes and the horizontal plane are 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° respectively; the upper sides of the corresponding flange structure are also provided with angle positioning holes, which can be locked with the angle positioning holes on each set of mounting base plates by positioning pins after rotation.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning pin is a spring positioning pin, which is locked by a bottom spring buckle after being inserted into the hole.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning pin is a magnetic positioning pin, including a pin shaft with a magnet ring fitted on the pin shaft. Both the pin shaft and the mounting base are made of magnetically attractive materials; thus, after the pin shaft is inserted into the angle positioning hole, the mounting base and the transducer connector are quickly locked.

[0016] Preferably, the top of the positioning pin is provided with a color marker corresponding to the angle, which is used to indicate the positioning angle of the positioning pin.

[0017] Preferably, the top plate of the mounting base plate is provided with a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole for connecting multi-beam mounting rods of different specifications; the first connecting hole is a circular through hole and the second connecting hole is a rectangular through hole.

[0018] Preferably, the mounting base plate is fixed to the external multibeam mounting rod by a hand-tightened quick-release screw, the head of which has a butterfly-shaped structure.

[0019] Preferably, the bottom of the transducer connector is provided with a rubber buffer pad, and a leveling bubble meter is embedded on the surface.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] 1. The transducer connector and the two side plates of the mounting base are rotatably adjustable. The adjustment angles with respect to the horizontal plane are 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° respectively, and can be quickly positioned by a quick positioning component.

[0022] 2. During positioning adjustment, the pin is inserted into the angle positioning hole to quickly lock the mounting base and transducer connector. At the same time, the magnetic ring will attract the pin and the mounting base to ensure a stable connection, achieving rapid adjustment and stable positioning after rapid adjustment.

[0023] 3. Improved efficiency: Angle switching time has been reduced from approximately 5 minutes per time to approximately 10 seconds per time, making it suitable for urgent tasks or scenarios requiring frequent angle changes. The dual-interface design increases device compatibility to over 90%, reducing downtime caused by incompatible device models.

[0024] 4. Precision assurance: The angle error of the pre-made hole position is ≤ ±0.5°, which is better than the manual adjustment error of Patent 1.

[0025] 5. Cost reduction: No electric drive components are required, the equipment weight is reduced by about 40% (compared to Patent 3), and the energy cost is zero; the tool-free disassembly and assembly design reduces the wear and tear of maintenance parts and extends the service life to more than 8 years. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional separation structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the 0° adjustment side view of the transducer connector of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a side view of the 15° adjustment structure of the transducer connector of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front view structure of the motherboard of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the magnetic positioning pin of this utility model.

[0031] In the figure: 1. Mounting base plate; 2. Transducer connector; 3. Positioning hole; 4. Adjustment hole; 5. Pin; 6. Magnet ring; 7. First connection hole; 8. Second connection hole. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket, including a mounting base plate 1. The main body of the mounting base plate 1 is three rectangular stainless steel plates. The three rectangular stainless steel plates are welded to form a door-shaped plate, or integrally processed. The door-shaped plate is a top plate and two opposite side plates below the top plate. The top plate is used to connect the external multi-beam mounting rod, and the side plates are used to connect the transducer connector.

[0034] The top plate of the mounting base plate 1 is provided with a connection hole for connecting a multi-beam mounting rod;

[0035] The mounting bracket also includes a transducer connector 2, which is a flange structure. The upper part of the flange structure is used to connect to the side plate of the mounting base plate 1, and the lower flange is used to connect to the transducer.

[0036] The upper part of the transducer connector 2 is located between the two side plates of the mounting base plate 1 and abuts against the inner wall of the side plate. The transducer connector 2 and the two side plates of the mounting base plate 1 can be rotated and adjusted. The angles of adjustment with the horizontal plane are 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° respectively, and then it is positioned by the quick positioning component.

[0037] As a further embodiment, the mounting base plate 1 has multiple sets of angle positioning holes through both sides. Preferably, a positioning hole 3 is provided at the bottom corner, and multiple sets of adjustment holes 4 are distributed in a fan shape on the outside with the positioning hole 3 at the corner as the center. In this example, three holes are set in each set on a straight line, that is, two adjustment holes 4 and one positioning hole 3 in each set. The angles between the straight line where the multiple sets of angle positioning holes are located and the horizontal plane are 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°, respectively. The upper sides of the corresponding flange structure are also provided with angle positioning holes, which can be locked with the angle positioning holes on each set of mounting base plate 1 by positioning pins after rotation.

[0038] Example 2, as a further embodiment, uses a spring positioning pin. Spring positioning pins are common devices in the art and will not be described in detail. After being inserted into the hole, they are locked by the bottom spring clip. If a 30° tilt measurement is required, align the positioning hole on the side of the transducer connector 2 with the hole on the substrate (such as the 0° mark), and insert the positioning pin until the spring clip "clicks" to lock. If it is necessary to switch to the vertical state, pull out the positioning pin, rotate the transducer connector 2 to the hole (30° mark), and reinsert the positioning pin.

[0039] Example 3, as a further embodiment, uses a magnetic positioning pin, including a pin shaft 5 and a magnet ring 6 fitted on the pin shaft 5. Both the pin shaft 5 and the mounting base plate 1 are made of magnetically attractive materials. Thus, after the pin shaft 5 is inserted into the angle positioning hole, it can quickly lock the mounting base plate 1 and the transducer connector 2. At the same time, the magnet ring 6 will attract the pin shaft 5 and the mounting base plate 1 to ensure that they are firmly attached and do not loosen, thereby achieving rapid adjustment and stable positioning after rapid adjustment.

[0040] As a further embodiment, the top of the positioning pin is provided with a color marker corresponding to the angle, which is used to indicate the positioning angle of the positioning pin.

[0041] Example 4, as a further embodiment, the top plate of the mounting base plate 1 is provided with a first connecting hole 7 and a second connecting hole 8 for connecting multi-beam mounting rods of different specifications;

[0042] Specifically, the first connecting hole 7 is a circular through hole with a tapered positioning surface on the inner wall for quick positioning; the second connecting hole 8 is a rectangular through hole with anti-slip texture on the inner wall to enhance connection stability; the tapered positioning surface and anti-slip texture ensure that the verticality deviation of the mounting rod is ≤1°. The mounting rod is selected according to the multibeam transducer model: for large shipborne transducers, a 25mm diameter hollow stainless steel rod is selected, inserted into the first connecting hole 7, and fixed with quick-release screws; for portable small transducers, a solid aluminum alloy rod is selected, inserted into the second connecting hole 8, and fixed with quick-release screws.

[0043] As a further embodiment, the mounting base plate 1 is fixed to the external multibeam mounting rod by a hand-tightened quick-release screw. The quick-release screw has a butterfly-shaped head. Quick-release screws are common devices in the art and will not be described in detail.

[0044] As a further embodiment, the bottom of the transducer connector 2 is provided with a rubber buffer pad and a leveling bubble device is embedded on the surface. Both the rubber buffer pad and the leveling bubble device can be common structures, which will not be described in detail. The verticality of the transducer connector 2 is adjusted by the leveling bubble device at the bottom of the transducer connector 2 to ensure that the bubble is centered, and then the transducer is fixed with bolts.

[0045] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the working principle or operation method of this utility model in actual process will be described in detail below.

[0046] Working principle:

[0047] Equipment installation: Select the mounting rod according to the multibeam transducer model: If it is a shipborne large transducer, select a hollow stainless steel rod with a diameter of 25mm, insert it into the first connecting hole 7, and fix it with quick-release screws; if it is a portable small transducer, select a solid aluminum alloy rod, insert it into the second connecting hole 8, and fix it with quick-release screws.

[0048] Angle switching operation: If a 30° tilt measurement is required, align the positioning hole on the side of the transducer connector 2 with the hole on the substrate (such as the 0° mark). After the pin 5 is inserted into the angle positioning hole, the mounting substrate 1 and the transducer connector 2 are quickly locked together. At the same time, the magnet ring 6 will attract the pin 5 and the mounting substrate 1 to ensure that they do not come loose. If you need to switch to the vertical state, pull out the positioning pin, rotate the mounting rod to the hole (such as the 30° mark), and reinsert the positioning pin.

[0049] Transducer calibration: Adjust the verticality of transducer connector 2 using the leveling bubble meter at the bottom of transducer connector 2 to ensure that the bubble is centered, and then fix the transducer with bolts.

[0050] Efficiency Improvement: Angle switching time has been reduced from approximately 5 minutes per time to approximately 10 seconds per time, making it suitable for urgent tasks or scenarios requiring frequent angle changes. The dual-interface design increases device compatibility to over 90%, reducing downtime caused by incompatible device models.

[0051] Precision assurance: The angle error of the pre-made hole position is ≤ ±0.5°, which is better than the manual adjustment error of Patent 1 (approximately ±2°).

[0052] Cost reduction: No electrically driven components are required, reducing the weight of the equipment by approximately 40% (compared to Patent 3), and energy consumption costs are zero; the tool-free disassembly and assembly design reduces wear and tear on maintenance parts, extending the service life to more than 8 years.

[0053] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket, characterized in that, It includes a mounting base plate (1), which is a door-shaped plate, including a top plate and two opposite side plates below the top plate; The top plate of the mounting base plate (1) is provided with a connection hole for connecting a multi-beam mounting rod; The mounting bracket also includes a transducer connector (2), which is a flange structure. The upper part of the flange structure is used to connect the side plate of the mounting base plate (1), and the lower flange is used to connect with the transducer. The upper part of the transducer connector (2) is located between the two side plates of the mounting base plate (1). The transducer connector (2) and the two side plates of the mounting base plate (1) can be rotated and adjusted. The angles of adjustment with the horizontal plane are 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° respectively, and then it is positioned by the quick positioning component.

2. The multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base plate (1) has multiple sets of angle positioning holes through both sides, including one positioning hole (3) and multiple sets of adjustment holes (4) distributed in a fan shape on the outside with the positioning hole (3) as the center; the angles between the straight line where the multiple sets of angle positioning holes are located and the horizontal plane are 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° respectively; the upper sides of the corresponding flange structure are also provided with angle positioning holes, which can be locked with the angle positioning holes on each set of mounting base plates (1) by positioning pins after rotation.

3. The multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locating pin is a spring locating pin, which is locked by the bottom spring clip after being inserted into the hole.

4. The multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning pin is a magnetic positioning pin, including a pin shaft (5), a magnet ring (6) on the pin shaft (5), and both the pin shaft (5) and the mounting base plate (1) are made of magnetic materials; thus, after the pin shaft (5) is inserted into the angle positioning hole, the mounting base plate (1) and the transducer connector (2) are quickly locked.

5. A multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The top of the positioning pin is provided with a color marker corresponding to the angle, which is used to indicate the positioning angle of the positioning pin.

6. The multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base plate (1) has a first connecting hole (7) and a second connecting hole (8) on its top plate for connecting multibeam mounting rods of different specifications; the first connecting hole (7) is a circular through hole and the second connecting hole (8) is a rectangular through hole.

7. A multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting base plate (1) is fixed to the external multibeam mounting rod by a hand-tightened quick-release screw, the head of which has a butterfly-shaped structure.

8. The multi-beam transducer multi-angle fast switching mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the transducer connector (2) is provided with a rubber buffer pad and the surface is embedded with a leveling bubble meter.

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