Comprehensive driving console for small ships and boats

Abstract

The utility model discloses a comprehensive driving console of a small boat. The comprehensive driving console comprises a display module, a driving chair, a left console and a right console, wherein the left console and the right console are arranged on the left side and the right side of the driving chair respectively. The display module comprises three display screens which are arranged in an isosceles trapezoid without a bottom edge; the driving chair is arranged in the center of the rear part of the display module; the left console comprises a left mother console provided with a left electric sliding rail on a right side plate and a left child console arranged on the left electric sliding rail; a slide rail control panel, an automatic driving operation unit and the like are arranged on a top plate of the left sub-console; a compass diplopia device, a main interphone, a sound-powered telephone and the like are arranged on a top plate of the left mother console; the right console comprises a right mother console provided with a right electric sliding rail on a left side plate and a right son console arranged on the right electric sliding rail; a steering hand wheel and a driving control unit are mounted on a top plate of the right sub-console; a steering engine control unit, a windscreen wiper control panel and the like are installed on a top plate of the right mother console. The utility model has the advantages of high integration level, lighter and smaller volume, and cost saving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a comprehensive control console for a small boat. Background Technology

[0002] Future integrated control consoles should possess functions such as assisted autonomous driving, comprehensive energy efficiency management, intelligent analysis and autonomous diagnostics and maintenance of equipment operation, ship-shore integrated communication, and intelligent cargo management. Currently, the layout of shipboard control consoles is generally T-shaped or wraparound. These layouts have disadvantages such as being bulky, inconvenient to operate, difficult to observe, occupying a lot of space, having an uncoordinated layout, and being unattractive. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a comprehensive control console for small boats. It features high integration, lighter and smaller equipment size, and can save on operating and construction costs.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: a comprehensive control console for a small boat, comprising a display module, a driver's seat, a left control console, and a right control console; wherein,

[0005] The display module includes three displays arranged in an isosceles trapezoid without a bottom edge; the display on the port side displays radar and nautical chart information; the middle display displays comprehensive ship information; and the display on the starboard side displays CCTV monitoring information.

[0006] The driver's seat is located at the rear center of the display module and is directly aligned with the central display screen; the base of the driver's seat is rotatable, and both the height and backrest of the driver's seat are adjustable.

[0007] The left control console is located on the left side of the driver's seat and includes a left main control console and a left sub-control console; a left electric slide rail with a front-high and rear-low orientation is installed on the right side panel of the left main control console; the left sub-control console is installed on the left electric slide rail; a slide rail control panel, an automatic driving operation unit, and a vehicle telegraph are installed on the top panel of the left sub-control console; a compass multi-viewer, a main intercom, a voice-activated telephone, a whistle control panel, a navigation dimming knob, and a driver's cab dimming knob are installed on the top panel of the left main control console;

[0008] The right control console is located on the right side of the driver's seat and includes a right main control console and a right sub-control console; a right electric slide rail with a front-high and rear-low orientation is installed on the left side panel of the right main control console; the right sub-control console is installed on the right electric slide rail; a steering handwheel and a driving control unit are installed on the top panel of the right sub-control console; a servo control unit, an overclocking wireless telephone, an emergency parking button, and a wiper control panel are installed on the top panel of the right main control console.

[0009] The aforementioned integrated control console for small boats includes each of the aforementioned display screens mounted on a base. Each base has an inspection door in the middle of its front side panel, and the inspection door has a heat dissipation vent. A sunshade is also installed on the top of the three display screens.

[0010] The aforementioned integrated control panel for small boats includes a large maintenance door on the left side panel of the left main control panel and the right side panel of the right main control panel; and a small maintenance door on the right side panel of the left sub-control panel and the left side panel of the right sub-control panel.

[0011] In the aforementioned integrated control panel for small boats, the upper part of the front side panel of the left sub-control panel and the upper part of the front side panel of the left main control panel are each provided with a heat dissipation vent; the upper part of the front side panel of the right sub-control panel and the upper part of the front side panel of the right main control panel are each provided with a heat dissipation vent.

[0012] The integrated control console for small boats of this invention has the following features:

[0013] 1. High integration: The display is integrated into a triple-touch screen, and the control panel is integrated into both sides of the driver's seat;

[0014] 2. Easy to operate: One person can operate it from either side of the driver's seat without having to stand or walk around, reducing the risk of misoperation;

[0015] 3. Significantly enhanced safety performance: High integration ensures safer navigation;

[0016] 4. Cost savings: Replacing multiple operators with one-person operation, the equipment is lighter and smaller, saving on operating and construction costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a plan view of the integrated control panel of the small boat of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a left-side view of any one of the displays in the integrated control panel of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the left control box in the integrated control panel of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The right-side view;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Left side view;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a rear view of the right control box in the integrated control panel of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Left side view;

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The right-side view;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a left-side view of the driver's seat in the integrated control panel of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 9 The integrated control console for small boats of this utility model includes a display module 1, a driver's seat 2, a left control console 3, and a right control console 4.

[0028] Display module 1 includes three side-by-side displays. All three displays are mounted on base 10. The middle display 12 is positioned transversely along the hull. The port side display 11 and starboard side display 13 form a 20° angle with the middle display 12, creating an isosceles trapezoid with no bottom edge. The upper part of base 10 is tilted forward, and the displays are mounted on top of base 10. The displays are 32-inch 16:9 high-definition screens, with a height not exceeding 1200mm to avoid obstructing the driver's view. Each display is topped with a sunshade 14. An inspection door 15 is located in the middle of the front side panel of base 10, with ventilation openings on the door 15. Wiring holes 16 are located at the bottom of the left or right side panel of base 10. The port side display screen 11 displays radar and nautical chart information; the center display screen 12 displays comprehensive ship information, including: engine operating parameters and health management display page, generator operating parameters and health management display page, bilge water alarm, liquid level alarm, etc. display page, pump and valve group operating status monitoring and control page, real-time fault and historical fault display and query page; the starboard side display screen 13 displays CCTV monitoring information.

[0029] The driver's seat 2 is located at the rear center of the display module 1 and is directly aligned with the central display screen 12; the base of the driver's seat 20 is rotatable, and the height and backrest of the driver's seat 2 are adjustable.

[0030] The left control console 3 is located on the left side of the driver's seat 20 and includes a left main control console 3a and a left sub-control console 3b. A left electric slide rail 30 with a front-high and rear-low orientation is installed on the right side panel of the left main control console 3a, and the left sub-control console 3b is installed on the left electric slide rail 30, so that the left sub-control console 3b is close to the driver's seat 2. A slide rail control panel 31, an automatic driving operation unit 32, and a vehicle telegraph 33 are installed on the top panel of the left sub-control console 3b. A compass multi-viewer 34, a main intercom 35, a voice-activated telephone 36, a whistle control panel 37, a navigation dimming knob 38, and a cab dimming knob 39 are installed on the top panel of the left main control console 3a. A large maintenance door 310 is provided on the left side panel of the left main control console 3a. A small maintenance door 320 is provided on the right side panel of the left sub-control console 3b. A heat dissipation vent 330 is provided on the upper part of the front side panel of the left sub-control console 3b and the upper part of the front side panel of the left main control console 3a.

[0031] The right control console 40 is located on the right side of the driver's seat 2 and includes a right main control console 4a and a right sub-control console 4b. A right electric slide rail 40 with a front-high, rear-low orientation is installed on the left side panel of the right main control console 4a, and the right sub-control console 4b is mounted on the right electric slide rail 40, positioning it close to the driver's seat 2. A driving control unit 41 and a steering handwheel 42 are installed on the top panel of the right sub-control console 4b. A servo control unit 43, an overclocking wireless telephone 44, an emergency parking button 45, and a wiper control panel 46 are installed on the top panel of the right main control console 4a. A large access door 410 is provided on the right side panel of the right main control console 4a; a small access door 420 is provided on the left side panel of the right sub-control console 4b. Cooling vents 430 are respectively provided on the upper part of the front panel of the right sub-control console 4b and the upper part of the front panel of the right main control console 4a.

[0032] This utility model features a comprehensive control panel for small boats, allowing for quick switching to the desired page via the tab keys on three display screens. Fault alarms are more clearly displayed, providing a direct view of fault information and alarm indicators for rapid fault location.

[0033] This utility model discloses a comprehensive control console for small boats, with a left control console 3 and a right control console 4 arranged correspondingly on the left and right sides of the driver's seat 2. This allows one person to observe and control daily navigation operations while seated in the driver's seat 2. It meets the requirements of the CCS class notation OMBO (i.e., one-person operation) and is designed and configured according to CCS specifications for one-person operation. The layout complies with regulations, including equipment configuration such as two GPS systems, two radar systems, two gyrocompasses, and a yaw alarm independent of the automatic steering system; the console layout does not obstruct the driver's view during navigation operations.

[0034] If operators of different body types are operating the vessel, they can use the slide rail control panel 31 installed on the top plate of the left sub-control panel 3b to control the left sub-control panel 3b and the right sub-control panel 4b to slide at a constant speed along the left electric slide rail 30 on the left main control panel 3a and the right electric slide rail 40 on the right main control panel 4a, respectively, to adjust the height of the left sub-control panel 3b and the right sub-control panel 4b until they are adjusted to a suitable operating mode. This can reduce the operator's discomfort and fatigue, making it more user-friendly and safer.

[0035] The integrated control console for this small boat features a single-person bridge seat design, conforming to ergonomics, and includes a sliding track on the floor. The distance between the driver's seat 2 and the display screen is such that the driver's view and operation are not obstructed while seated in the driver's seat 2. For example, if the driver is 1.75m tall, the optimal distance between the driver's seat 2 and the central display screen 12 is 2.55m.

[0036] This utility model discloses a comprehensive control console for small boats. It features a compact structure, high integration, simple wiring, convenient installation, debugging, and maintenance, low operating noise, and high safety and reliability, making it more conducive to the development of intelligent and digital products. This utility model's comprehensive control console for small boats is suitable for small and medium-sized near-shore workboats, small passenger and cargo ships, government vessels, tugboats, yachts, etc.

[0037] Display module 1 centrally displays and controls the ship's navigation, steering, communication, and monitoring; displays and controls the status alarms of main and auxiliary engines; controls the ship's fire and fan alarms; monitors watertight doors; displays VDR alarms; and displays alarms for water / oil pumps and critical equipment in important systems. Regarding the console layout, the steering unit 41 and steering handwheel 42 are both located on the driver's right-hand side, which is closest to and most convenient for operation. The acoustic telephone 36 and engine telegraph 33 are located on the left-hand side for easy operation, and the windshield wiper control panel 46 is located on the driver's right-hand side. Due to the small size of the wheelhouse in small boats, the three-sided rudder angle indicator can use a standard rudder angle indicator. Seawater pipe temperature and fire water pipe temperature are both displayed in display module 1. Generally, it is equipped with high-frequency (HF) radio equipment and medium / high-frequency (MF / HF) radio equipment, where the MF / HF can be selected as narrowband direct printed telegraph (NBDP) upon request.

[0038] The above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical solutions should also fall within the scope of the present invention and should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A comprehensive control console for a small boat, comprising a display module, a driver's seat, a left control console, and a right control console; characterized in that, The display module includes three displays arranged in an isosceles trapezoid without a bottom edge; the display on the port side displays radar and nautical chart information; the middle display displays comprehensive ship information; and the display on the starboard side displays CCTV monitoring information. The driver's seat is located at the rear center of the display module and is directly aligned with the central display screen; the base of the driver's seat is rotatable, and both the height and backrest of the driver's seat are adjustable. The left control console is located on the left side of the driver's seat and includes a left main control console and a left sub-control console; a left electric slide rail with a front-high and rear-low orientation is installed on the right side panel of the left main control console; the left sub-control console is installed on the left electric slide rail; a slide rail control panel, an automatic driving operation unit, and a vehicle telegraph are installed on the top panel of the left sub-control console; a compass multi-viewer, a main intercom, a voice-activated telephone, a whistle control panel, a navigation dimming knob, and a driver's cab dimming knob are installed on the top panel of the left main control console; The right control console is located on the right side of the driver's seat and includes a right main control console and a right sub-control console; a right electric slide rail with a front-high and rear-low orientation is installed on the left side panel of the right main control console; the right sub-control console is installed on the right electric slide rail; a steering handwheel and a driving control unit are installed on the top panel of the right sub-control console; a servo control unit, an overclocking wireless telephone, an emergency parking button, and a wiper control panel are installed on the top panel of the right main control console.

2. The integrated console for small watercraft of claim 1, wherein, Each of the aforementioned displays is mounted on a base, and an inspection door is provided in the middle of the front side panel of each base, with a heat dissipation vent on the inspection door; a sunshade is also provided on the top of the three displays.

3. The integrated console for small watercraft of claim 1, wherein, The left side panel of the left main control console and the right side panel of the right main control console are each provided with a large maintenance door; the right side panel of the left sub-control console and the left side panel of the right sub-control console are each provided with a small maintenance door.

4. The integrated console for small watercraft of claim 1, wherein, The upper part of the front side panel of the left sub-control console and the upper part of the front side panel of the left mother control console are each provided with a heat dissipation vent; the upper part of the front side panel of the right sub-control console and the upper part of the front side panel of the right mother control console are each provided with a heat dissipation vent.

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