Environment detection unmanned ship

By using bird deterrent covers and knocking components to disperse flocks of birds, the problem of birds affecting sensor detection when the unmanned vessel is parked has been solved, thereby improving the accuracy of the sensors and the range of water quality detection.

CN224197930UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05ZHEJIANG FEIYANG SHIPPING SERVICE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG FEIYANG SHIPPING SERVICE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Traditional environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessels lack effective measures to drive away birds when parked, which causes birds to affect the accuracy of sensor detection.

Method used

A bird deterrent cover and a knocking component were designed. The wind-catching roller captures airflow and emits a sound to disperse the flock of birds. At the same time, the water quality detection component uses the raising and lowering of a traction rope to sink the water quality sensor.

Benefits of technology

It effectively disperses flocks of birds, ensures the accuracy of sensor detection, and improves the detection range and stability of water quality sensors.

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Abstract

The environment detection unmanned ship comprises an unmanned ship body, a supporting frame is fixedly connected to the middle of the unmanned ship body, a positioning frame is fixedly connected to one end of the top of the supporting frame, a water quality detection assembly is assembled on the inner side of the positioning frame, and a wind speed sensor is fixedly connected to the middle of the top end of the supporting frame; the multiple positioning plates are fixedly connected to the two sides of the top of the supporting frame respectively, and the ends, away from the supporting frame, of the positioning plates are fixedly connected with bird repelling covers; the knocking assembly is assembled between the positioning plate and the bird repelling cover and used for being matched with the bird repelling cover to make a sound to repel bird flocks. Through the structural cooperation of the bird repelling cover and the knocking assembly, when the unmanned ship body is parked, airflow can be captured and sound can be made, so that birds at the unmanned ship body are repelled, and the situation that the detection precision of the sensor of the unmanned ship body is affected by the existence of the birds is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of environmental monitoring technology, specifically an unmanned surface vessel for environmental monitoring. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) are a new type of vessel that integrates artificial intelligence and big data, autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and data collection. In complex marine environments, USVs can flexibly adjust according to preset routes or real-time commands to ensure successful mission completion. Furthermore, USVs can operate continuously without rest or shift changes, further improving operational efficiency.

[0003] Currently, unmanned surface vessels (USVs) often need to stop before testing the water quality of the required water area. After stopping, their hulls can serve as temporary resting platforms for birds. Furthermore, traditional environmental monitoring USVs lack effective measures to drive away birds, which can easily affect the sensor detection accuracy of the USVs.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides an unmanned surface vessel for environmental monitoring to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an unmanned surface vessel for environmental monitoring, which solves the aforementioned problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an unmanned surface vessel for environmental monitoring, comprising:

[0007] The unmanned vessel body has a support frame fixedly connected to the middle of the unmanned vessel body, a positioning frame fixedly connected to one end of the top of the support frame, a water quality detection component assembled on the inner side of the positioning frame, and a wind speed sensor fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the support frame.

[0008] Multiple positioning plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the support frame, and a bird deterrent cover is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning plate away from the support frame.

[0009] A striking component is assembled between a positioning plate and a bird deterrent cover to work in conjunction with the bird deterrent cover to emit a sound to drive away flocks of birds.

[0010] Preferably, the water quality testing component includes:

[0011] A winding roller is rotatably connected to the inner side of the positioning frame. A traction rope is wound on the winding roller. A protective cover is fixedly connected to the free end of the traction rope. A bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the protective cover. A water quality sensor body is fixedly connected to the middle of the bracket.

[0012] A speed reducer is fixedly connected to one end of a positioning frame, and the power output end of the speed reducer is fixedly connected to a winding roller. A drive motor is fixedly connected to one end of the speed reducer, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the power input end of the speed reducer.

[0013] Preferably, the striking component includes:

[0014] The wind-catching shaft is vertically rotatably connected to the end of the positioning plate away from the bird-repelling cover. The top and bottom ends of the wind-catching shaft are respectively fixedly connected to a wind-catching roller and an eccentric plate. The end of the eccentric plate away from the wind-catching shaft is rotatably connected to a linkage plate.

[0015] A positioning seat is fixedly connected to the bottom end of a positioning plate. A displacement rod is slidably connected to the positioning seat laterally. The end of the linkage plate away from the eccentric plate is rotatably connected to the displacement rod. A striking plate is fixedly connected to one end of the displacement rod. Toothed grooves are provided on both sides of the striking plate.

[0016] Two linkage shafts are rotatably connected to both sides of the positioning seat. Each linkage shaft is fixedly connected with a striking rod and a matching spur gear, and the two matching spur gears are respectively engaged with two meshing grooves.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom end of the positioning frame is fixedly connected to a placement frame, the top end of the protective cover is conical, and one end of the placement frame is provided with a placement groove that is adapted to the top end of the protective cover.

[0018] Preferably, a counterweight is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover, and multiple through holes are provided on the outer side of the protective cover.

[0019] Preferably, a limiting box is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning plate near the wind-catching shaft, and the limiting box is equipped with a ratchet and pawl mechanism for limiting the rotation direction of the wind-catching shaft.

[0020] Preferably, multiple wind-catching fan blades are fixedly connected to the outer side of each wind-catching roller, and the wind-catching fan blades have an arc-shaped structure.

[0021] Preferably, the end of the striking rod near the bird deterrent cover has a circular structure, and the bird deterrent cover has a hollow structure.

[0022] Beneficial effects

[0023] This invention provides an unmanned surface vessel for environmental monitoring. Compared with existing technologies, it has the following advantages:

[0024] This environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel (USV) uses a combination of bird deterrent cover and striking components to capture airflow and emit sound when the USV is stationary, thereby dispersing flocks of birds around the USV and preventing the presence of birds from affecting the detection accuracy of the USV's sensors.

[0025] This environmental monitoring unmanned vessel, through the structural coordination of its water quality detection components, can achieve the sinking of the water quality sensor body by raising and lowering a tow rope. This not only ensures the stability of the water quality sensor body but also improves its detection range. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the entire utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water quality testing component of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the striking component of this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Unmanned vessel body; 2. Support frame; 3. Positioning frame; 4. Water quality detection component; 5. Wind speed sensor; 6. Positioning plate; 7. Bird deterrent cover; 8. Striking component; 9. Winding roller; 10. Traction rope; 11. Protective cover; 12. Bracket; 13. Water quality sensor body; 14. Reducer; 15. Drive motor; 16. Wind-catching shaft; 17. Wind-catching roller; 18. Eccentric plate; 19. Linkage plate; 20. Positioning seat; 21. Displacement rod; 22. Striking plate; 23. Gear groove; 24. Linkage shaft; 25. Striking rod; 26. Driven spur gear. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] Example 1:

[0033] Please see Figure 1-4 An environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel, comprising:

[0034] The unmanned vessel body 1 has a support frame 2 fixedly connected to the middle of the unmanned vessel body 1. A positioning frame 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the top of the support frame 2. A water quality detection component 4 is installed on the inner side of the positioning frame 3. A wind speed sensor 5 is fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the support frame 2.

[0035] Multiple positioning plates 6 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the support frame 2, and a bird deterrent cover 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning plate 6 away from the support frame 2.

[0036] The striking component 8 is assembled between the positioning plate 6 and the bird deterrent cover 7, and is used to work with the bird deterrent cover 7 to make a sound to drive away the flock of birds.

[0037] In this embodiment, a control center is also provided on the unmanned vessel body 1, and the wind speed sensor 5, the water quality sensor body 13 and the drive motor 15 are all electrically connected to the control center. Through the setting of the control center, the data of the wind speed sensor 5 and the water quality sensor body 13 can be effectively collected for personnel to access.

[0038] In this embodiment, the unmanned vessel body 1 consists of a fuselage, a power system, an electrical system, a communication system, and a mission payload system, all integrated through a universal interface. The fuselage is typically made of lightweight materials, and the communication system relies on GPS, satellite, or wireless networks. It also integrates sonar, multispectral cameras, and other equipment, which are mature existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] In this embodiment, the water quality detection component 4 includes:

[0040] The winding roller 9 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the positioning frame 3. The winding roller 9 is wound with a traction rope 10. The free end of the traction rope 10 is fixedly connected to a protective cover 11. The bottom of the protective cover 11 is fixedly connected to a bracket 12. The middle part of the bracket 12 is fixedly connected to the water quality sensor body 13.

[0041] The reducer 14 is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning frame 3, and the power output end of the reducer 14 is fixedly connected to the winding roller 9. One end of the reducer 14 is fixedly connected to the drive motor 15, and the output end of the drive motor 15 is fixedly connected to the power input end of the reducer 14.

[0042] In this embodiment, a placement frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the positioning frame 3. The top of the protective cover 11 is conical. One end of the placement frame is provided with a placement groove that is adapted to the top of the protective cover 11. By setting the placement frame, at the end of the lifting of the protective cover 11, the protective cover 11 will be inserted into the placement groove, which limits the protective cover 11 and prevents the protective cover 11 from shaking uncontrollably when it is not in use. At the same time, through the structural characteristics of the top of the protective cover 11, the protective cover 11 can be smoothly moved into the placement groove, reducing interference.

[0043] In this embodiment, a counterweight is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover 11, and multiple through holes are provided on the outer side of the protective cover 11. By setting the counterweight, the protective cover 11 will not float on the water surface when it is moved into the water. At the same time, the through holes allow water samples to enter the interior of the protective cover 11 so that they can be detected by the water quality sensor body 13.

[0044] Example 2:

[0045] Please see Figure 2-4 This embodiment provides a technical solution based on Embodiment 1: the tapping component 8 includes:

[0046] The wind-catching shaft 16 is vertically rotatably connected to the end of the positioning plate 6 away from the bird-repelling cover 7. The top and bottom ends of the wind-catching shaft 16 are respectively fixedly connected to the wind-catching roller 17 and the eccentric plate 18. The end of the eccentric plate 18 away from the wind-catching shaft 16 is rotatably connected to the linkage plate 19.

[0047] Positioning seat 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of positioning plate 6. A displacement rod 21 is slidably connected to the positioning seat 20, and the end of linkage plate 19 away from eccentric plate 18 is rotatably connected to displacement rod 21. A striking plate 22 is fixedly connected to one end of displacement rod 21, and toothed grooves 23 are provided on both sides of striking plate 22.

[0048] Two linkage shafts 24 are rotatably connected to both sides of the positioning seat 20. Each linkage shaft 24 is fixedly connected with a striking rod 25 and a matching spur gear 26, and the two matching spur gears 26 are respectively engaged with two meshing grooves 23.

[0049] In this embodiment, a limit box is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning plate 6 near the wind-catching shaft 16. The limit box is equipped with a ratchet and pawl mechanism for limiting the rotation direction of the wind-catching shaft 16. Through the structural characteristics of the ratchet and pawl, the wind-catching shaft 16 can only rotate in one direction, ensuring the stability of the rotation of the eccentric plate 18.

[0050] In this embodiment, multiple wind-catching fan blades are fixedly connected to the outer side of the wind-catching roller 17, and the wind-catching fan blades are arc-shaped. By setting the wind-catching fan blades, the wind-catching roller 17 can come into contact with the airflow over a larger range, thereby ensuring the transmission efficiency of the wind-catching roller 17.

[0051] In this embodiment, the end of the striking rod 25 near the bird deterrent cover 7 is circular, and the bird deterrent cover 7 is hollow. Due to the structural characteristics of the striking rod 25, it can smoothly strike the bird deterrent cover 7, reducing interference. At the same time, the hollow structure of the bird deterrent cover 7 can produce a continuous echo after being struck by the striking plate 22 and the striking rod 25, ensuring the bird deterrent effect of the bird deterrent cover 7. In order to increase the volume of the bird deterrent cover 7, the material of the bird deterrent cover 7 can be copper alloy.

[0052] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0053] Working principle: First, the unmanned vessel body 1 is sailed to the area to be detected and parked. Then, the drive motor 15 is started, and the power of the drive motor 15 is transmitted through the reducer 14, causing the winding roller 9 to release the traction rope 10. Under the action of the gravity of the protective cover 11, the protective cover 11 will sink into the water surface, so that the water quality sensor body 13 comes into contact with the water sample and acquires water quality data.

[0054] Meanwhile, during the stationary state of the unmanned vessel 1, when the airflow passes through the wind-catching roller 17, it can blow the wind-catching roller 17, causing the wind-catching shaft 16 to drive the eccentric plate 18 to rotate. Since the linkage plate 19 is connected between the displacement rod 21 and the eccentric plate 18, when the eccentric plate 18 rotates, it can drive the striking plate 22 to slide back and forth through the linkage plate 19 and the displacement rod 21, causing the striking plate 22 to repeatedly strike the bird deterrent cover 7. At the same time, under the connection of the meshing groove 23 and the matching spur gear 26, when the striking plate 22 is displaced, it can move the matching spur gear 26 through the meshing groove 23, thereby driving the striking rod 25 to repeatedly strike the bird deterrent cover 7 under the transmission of the linkage shaft 24, causing the bird deterrent cover 7 to make a sound, thereby dispersing the flock of birds at the unmanned vessel 1.

[0055] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0056] 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. An unmanned surface vessel for environmental monitoring, characterized in that: include: The unmanned vessel body (1) has a support frame (2) fixedly connected to the middle of the unmanned vessel body (1), a positioning frame (3) fixedly connected to one end of the top of the support frame (2), a water quality detection component (4) is assembled on the inner side of the positioning frame (3), and a wind speed sensor (5) is fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the support frame (2). Multiple positioning plates (6) are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the support frame (2), and a bird deterrent cover (7) is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning plate (6) away from the support frame (2); The striking component (8) is assembled between the positioning plate (6) and the bird deterrent cover (7) to cooperate with the bird deterrent cover (7) to make a sound to drive away the flock of birds.

2. The environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water quality testing component (4) includes: A winding roller (9) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the positioning frame (3). A traction rope (10) is wound on the winding roller (9). A protective cover (11) is fixedly connected to the free end of the traction rope (10). A bracket (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom inside the protective cover (11). A water quality sensor body (13) is fixedly connected to the middle of the bracket (12). A speed reducer (14) is fixedly connected to one end of a positioning frame (3), and the power output end of the speed reducer (14) is fixedly connected to a winding roller (9). A drive motor (15) is fixedly connected to one end of the speed reducer (14), and the output end of the drive motor (15) is fixedly connected to the power input end of the speed reducer (14).

3. The environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The striking component (8) includes: Wind-catching shaft (16) is vertically rotatably connected to the end of the positioning plate (6) away from the bird-repelling cover (7). The top and bottom ends of the wind-catching shaft (16) are respectively fixedly connected to a wind-catching roller (17) and an eccentric plate (18). The end of the eccentric plate (18) away from the wind-catching shaft (16) is rotatably connected to a linkage plate (19). Positioning seat (20), the positioning seat (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the positioning plate (6), the positioning seat (20) is laterally slidably connected to the displacement rod (21), and the end of the linkage plate (19) away from the eccentric plate (18) is rotatably connected to the displacement rod (21). One end of the displacement rod (21) is fixedly connected to the striking plate (22), and the striking plate (22) has toothed grooves (23) on both sides. Two linkage shafts (24) are rotatably connected to both sides of the positioning seat (20). Each linkage shaft (24) is fixedly connected with a striking rod (25) and a matching spur gear (26), and the two matching spur gears (26) are respectively meshed with two meshing grooves (23).

4. The environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the positioning frame (3) is fixedly connected to a placement frame, the top end of the protective cover (11) is conical, and one end of the placement frame is provided with a placement groove that is adapted to the top end of the protective cover (11).

5. An environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the protective cover (11) is fixedly connected to a counterweight, and the outer side of the protective cover (11) has multiple through holes.

6. The environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning plate (6) is fixedly connected to a limiting box at one end near the wind-catching shaft (16), and the limiting box is equipped with a ratchet and pawl mechanism for limiting the rotation direction of the wind-catching shaft (16).

7. The environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel according to claim 3, characterized in that: Multiple wind-catching fan blades are fixedly connected to the outer side of the wind-catching roller (17), and the wind-catching fan blades are arc-shaped.

8. The environmental monitoring unmanned surface vessel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The striking rod (25) has a circular structure at the end near the bird deterrent cover (7), and the bird deterrent cover (7) has a hollow structure.