Large ship berthing and departing 360-degree panoramic vision monitoring device

By deploying multiple installation units and fisheye cameras on the ship and using a push-pull rod system to achieve flexible camera switching, the problem of blind spots caused by damage to traditional systems in harsh environments is solved, thereby improving the safety and monitoring reliability of large ships during berthing and unberthing.

CN224178246UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28NANTONG BLUE DRAGONFLY INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANTONG BLUE DRAGONFLY INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional ship monitoring systems are easily damaged in harsh marine environments, resulting in blind spots and an inability to achieve panoramic monitoring, which poses safety hazards, especially when large ships are berthing or unberthing.

Method used

By employing multiple mounting units and fisheye cameras, and utilizing a push-pull rod system to enable flexible switching of the fisheye cameras, it ensures that if one camera fails, another camera can quickly switch to its position to continue monitoring, thus achieving 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring.

Benefits of technology

When a camera is damaged, the undamaged camera can quickly switch positions to continue monitoring, improving the safety of ships berthing and unberthing, reducing blind spots, and enhancing the reliability and safety of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a 360-degree panoramic vision monitoring device for berthing and departing of a large ship, which comprises a plurality of mounting units and a monitoring unit, according to the technical key points, the mounting unit comprises a square supporting steel pipe frame, a plurality of mounting lugs connected with the upper surface of the square supporting steel pipe frame, an upper linear module and a lower linear module which are arranged on the inner side wall of the square supporting steel pipe frame, and an upper horizontal push-pull rod and a lower horizontal push-pull rod which are connected with the upper linear module and the lower linear module; the fixed ends of the two fisheye cameras are fixedly connected with the telescopic ends of the upper horizontal push-pull rod and the lower horizontal push-pull rod respectively, two monitoring openings are formed in the outer side wall of the square supporting steel pipe frame of each installation unit in a spaced mode, the width of the monitoring openings is larger than that of the fisheye cameras, and the upper edges of the monitoring openings are higher than the fisheye cameras at the upper positions. And the lower edge of the monitoring port is lower than the fisheye camera at the lower position. The device solves the problem that comprehensive monitoring cannot be realized when a certain camera module breaks down suddenly, and further improves the safety of berthing and departing of the ship.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ship safety monitoring technology, specifically to a 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for large ships berthing and unberthing. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional vessels have blind spots during berthing and unberthing operations, making it difficult for crew members to fully grasp the ship's position on shore, posing safety hazards. Existing ship monitoring systems use multiple cameras surrounding the hull to achieve panoramic coverage. When the vessel is large and the number of vessels at the berthing point is relatively dense, a large number of camera modules are needed to avoid safety accidents. However, camera modules are prone to damage in the harsh marine environment, and if one camera module malfunctions, comprehensive monitoring cannot be achieved. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for large ships that has a reasonable structural configuration and is safe and reliable to use, so as to solve the problem that comprehensive monitoring cannot be achieved when a certain camera module suddenly fails, thereby further improving the safety of ships berthing and unberthing.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0005] A 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for berthing and unberthing of large ships includes multiple installation units arranged around the perimeter of the ship and monitoring units corresponding to each installation unit. The key technical features are as follows: each installation unit includes a square supporting steel pipe frame, multiple mounting ears connected to the upper surface of the square supporting steel pipe frame, an upper linear module and a lower linear module parallel to each other and located on the inner sidewall of the square supporting steel pipe frame, an upper horizontal push-pull rod connected to the slider of the upper linear module, and a lower horizontal push-pull rod connected to the slider of the lower linear module. Each monitoring unit includes two fisheye cameras; the fixed end of one fisheye camera is connected and fixed to the telescopic end of the upper horizontal push-pull rod, and the fixed end of the other fisheye camera is connected and fixed to the telescopic end of the lower horizontal push-pull rod. Two monitoring ports are spaced apart on the outer sidewall of the square supporting steel pipe frame of each installation unit. The width of the monitoring port is greater than the width of the fisheye camera, the upper edge of the monitoring port is higher than the upper fisheye camera, and the lower edge of the monitoring port is lower than the lower fisheye camera.

[0006] In the aforementioned 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for large ships berthing and unberthing, the centerlines of the upper and lower horizontal push-pull rods are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the upper linear module.

[0007] The aforementioned 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for large ships berthing and unberthing has a set of drainage holes on the bottom surface of the square supporting steel pipe frame.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0009] 1. In use, each installation unit is continuously arranged around the outer perimeter of the ship. The upper and lower linear modules of each installation unit are connected to the corresponding fisheye cameras. Under normal use, the two fisheye cameras of each installation unit are located at the two monitoring ports of the same monitoring unit, with the top surface of the fisheye lens of the fisheye camera located outside the monitoring port to avoid obstruction of the viewing angle. When one of the fisheye cameras suddenly fails, the undamaged fisheye camera first retracts to the square support steel pipe frame under the action of the upper or lower horizontal push-pull rod, and then moves to below or above the damaged fisheye lens under the action of the corresponding upper or lower linear module. The undamaged fisheye camera can switch between the two monitoring ports of the same monitoring unit at a set frequency, realizing back-and-forth monitoring between the two monitoring positions. This enables emergency operation in emergency situations and solves the problem of not being able to achieve comprehensive monitoring when a single camera module suddenly fails, further improving the safety of the ship's berthing and unberthing.

[0010] 2. When the monitoring function is not in use, the upper and lower horizontal push-pull rods in the square support steel pipe frame can retract to the corresponding fisheye cameras, activating the protective function. Additionally, the bottom surface of the square support steel pipe frame is equipped with a set of drainage holes to prevent water accumulation within the frame, reducing the likelihood of damage to the fisheye cameras. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement structure of this utility model around the ship;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a monitoring unit of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a side view of a monitoring unit of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Ship, 2. Square support steel pipe frame, 3. Mounting lug, 4. Lower linear module, 5. Fisheye camera, 6. Upper linear module, 7. Monitoring port, 8. Leakage hole group, 9. Upper horizontal push-pull rod, 10. Lower horizontal push-pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for berthing and unberthing of the large vessel includes multiple installation units arranged around the outer perimeter of the vessel and monitoring units corresponding to each installation unit.

[0018] The installation unit includes a square supporting steel pipe frame 2, multiple mounting ears 3 connected to the upper surface of the square supporting steel pipe frame 2, an upper linear module 6 and a lower linear module 4 parallel to each other and located on the inner sidewall of the square supporting steel pipe frame 2, an upper horizontal push-pull rod 9 connected to the slider of the upper linear module 6, and a lower horizontal push-pull rod 10 connected to the slider of the lower linear module 4. In this embodiment, the centerlines of the upper horizontal push-pull rod 9 and the lower horizontal push-pull rod 10 are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the upper linear module 6. The bottom surface of the square supporting steel pipe frame 2 is provided with a group of drainage holes 8.

[0019] The monitoring unit includes two fisheye cameras 5. The fixed end of one fisheye camera 5 is connected and fixed to the telescopic end of the upper horizontal push-pull rod 9, and the fixed end of the other fisheye camera 5 is connected and fixed to the telescopic end of the lower horizontal push-pull rod 10. Two monitoring ports 7 are spaced apart on the outer wall of the square support steel pipe frame 2 of each installation unit. The width of the monitoring port 7 is greater than the width of the fisheye camera 5, the upper edge of the monitoring port 7 is higher than the upper fisheye camera 5, and the lower edge of the monitoring port 7 is lower than the lower fisheye camera 5.

[0020] There are three monitoring units at the bow of vessel 1: one at the apex and one on each side; two monitoring units at the stern of vessel 1, arranged side-by-side; and multiple monitoring units on the sides of vessel 1, arranged continuously. The square supporting steel pipe frame 2 of each monitoring unit is not necessarily of equal length, and is set adaptively according to its location. The horizontally adjacent fisheye cameras 5 provide 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring.

[0021] Working principle:

[0022] In use, each monitoring unit has fisheye lenses of fisheye cameras 5 extending outwards from the two monitoring ports 7, enabling 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring.

[0023] During operation, if the upper fisheye camera 5 suddenly fails, the undamaged fisheye camera 5 retracts into the square support steel pipe frame 2 under the action of the lower horizontal push-pull rod 10, and then moves to below the damaged fisheye camera 5 under the action of the lower linear module 4. This undamaged fisheye camera 5 can then switch between the two monitoring ports 7 of the same monitoring unit at a set frequency, enabling reciprocating monitoring between the two positions for emergency operations. Conversely, if the lower fisheye camera 5 suddenly fails, the undamaged fisheye camera 5 retracts into the square support steel pipe frame 2 under the action of the upper horizontal push-pull rod 9, and then moves to above the damaged fisheye camera 5 under the action of the upper linear module 6. This undamaged fisheye camera 5 can then switch between the two monitoring ports 7 of the same monitoring unit at a set frequency, enabling reciprocating monitoring between the two positions for emergency operations.

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, but the content described is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and should not be considered as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of this utility model should still fall within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for berthing and unberthing of large ships, comprising multiple installation units arranged around the perimeter of the ship and monitoring units corresponding to each installation unit, characterized in that: The installation unit includes a square support steel pipe frame, multiple mounting ears connected to the upper surface of the square support steel pipe frame, an upper linear module and a lower linear module located on the inner side wall of the square support steel pipe frame and parallel to each other, an upper horizontal push-pull rod connected to the slider of the upper linear module, and a lower horizontal push-pull rod connected to the slider of the lower linear module. The monitoring unit includes two fisheye cameras, one of which has its fixed end connected and fixed to the telescopic end of the upper horizontal push-pull rod, and the other has its fixed end connected and fixed to the telescopic end of the lower horizontal push-pull rod. Two monitoring ports are spaced apart on the outer side wall of the square support steel pipe frame of each installation unit. The width of the monitoring port is greater than the width of the fisheye camera, the upper edge of the monitoring port is higher than the upper fisheye camera, and the lower edge of the monitoring port is lower than the lower fisheye camera.

2. The 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for large ships berthing and unberthing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The centerlines of the upper and lower horizontal push-pull rods are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the upper linear module.

3. The 360-degree panoramic visual monitoring device for large ships berthing and unberthing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the square supporting steel pipe frame is provided with a set of drainage holes.