Precise fire extinguishing water cannon equipment for helicopter

CN224235959UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15SHAANXI HELICOPTER CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI HELICOPTER CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Existing helicopter-mounted precision firefighting water cannons cannot flexibly swing their nozzles, requiring the helicopter to adjust its position to extinguish the fire. Furthermore, the installation, disassembly, and maintenance of the water tanks are time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

By employing an adjustment mechanism and a snap-fit ​​mechanism, and through the cooperation of a centrifugal pump, gears, and a motor, the spray nozzle can be flexibly adjusted and the entire equipment can be quickly installed and disassembled.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the spray nozzle, allowing for precise fire suppression without the need for helicopter repositioning. Furthermore, the equipment can be quickly installed and disassembled, improving operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of fire fighting devices, and discloses a helicopter accurate fire extinguishing water cannon equipment, which comprises an adjusting mechanism, a clamping mechanism and two bases, the adjusting mechanism comprises a centrifugal pump, a first gear and a first motor, the inner wall of the rear end of the centrifugal pump is fixedly connected with a hard pipe, and the outer wall of the bottom of the hard pipe is fixedly connected with a guide block. A first pipe is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the guide block, a second gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall, close to the top, of the first pipe, a driving ring is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the bottommost part of the first pipe, and the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the rear end of the driving ring; the inner walls of the two long frames are each slidably connected with two sliding blocks, and the centers of the inner walls of the two long frames are connected with a two-way screw rod through bearings. According to the utility model, the jet orifice can be more flexible through the adjusting mechanism, and the overall quick assembly and disassembly can be realized through the clamping mechanism.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fire-fighting devices, and in particular to a helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device. Background Technology

[0002] Firefighting equipment refers to devices used for the prevention, control, and extinguishing of fires. A helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon system is a device installed on a helicopter for extinguishing fires. Installing a fire-fighting water cannon system on a helicopter allows for more efficient, flexible, and precise fire suppression.

[0003] In the process of realizing this application, the inventors discovered the following problems with the prior art: Existing helicopter precision fire extinguishing water cannon equipment generally includes a helicopter body, water tank, water cannon, valves and other structures. Most of the existing water cannons are fixed and cannot be flexibly moved. The helicopter needs to adjust its position to extinguish the fire. At the same time, most of the existing water tanks are bolted to the belly of the helicopter by multiple bolts or directly welded. Disassembly, cleaning, maintenance or replacement are time-consuming and laborious.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a helicopter-mounted precision fire-fighting water cannon device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a helicopter precision fire extinguishing water cannon device. The device features an adjustable spray nozzle for greater flexibility and a snap-fit ​​mechanism for quick installation and disassembly.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a helicopter precision fire extinguishing water cannon device, including an adjustment mechanism, a locking mechanism, and two bases. The adjustment mechanism includes a centrifugal pump, a first gear, and a first motor. An iron pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the centrifugal pump. A guide block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom of the iron pipe. A first pipe is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the guide block. A second gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first pipe near the top. A driving ring is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bottommost part of the first pipe. The output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rear end of the driving ring.

[0007] The locking mechanism includes two long frames, each with two sliders slidably connected to its inner wall. A bidirectional screw is connected to the center of the inner wall of the two long frames via a bearing. A No. 3 gear is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the two bidirectional screws near the center. A locking block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the two No. 3 gears. A spring is fixedly connected to the end of the two locking blocks away from the No. 3 gear.

[0008] Furthermore, the ends of the two locking blocks away from the No. 3 gear are fixedly connected to telescopic rods, and the ends of the two telescopic rods away from the No. 3 gear are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the long frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the two springs are movably sleeved on the outer walls of the two telescopic rods, and one end of the third gear of the two springs is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the long frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the multiple sliders are arranged in pairs, forming two groups. The sliders in the two groups are threadedly connected to the outer walls of the two bidirectional screws. The ends of the sliders in the two groups that are away from the No. 3 gear are slidably disposed on the inner walls of the two bases.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the driving ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom of the first tube.

[0012] Furthermore, a first clamping plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom of the first tube, the upper two-thirds of the first tube is a rigid tube, the lower one-third of the first tube is a stainless steel corrugated tube, a first clamping plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rear end of the first motor, the inner wall of the first clamping plate is fixedly connected to the rigid tube, and the inner wall of the second gear is fixedly connected to the rigid tube at two-thirds of the length of the first tube.

[0013] Furthermore, a second motor is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom of the first gear, a second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second motor, a water tank is fixedly connected to the end of the second clamping plate near the clamping mechanism, the end of the centrifugal pump near the water tank is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water tank through a water pipe, and the end of the centrifugal pump near the water tank is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water tank.

[0014] Furthermore, the first gear and the second gear mesh with each other.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model proposes a helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device. A centrifugal pump draws water from a water tank, which is then sprayed through a rigid pipe and guide block via a first pipe. An electrical signal from the control panel inside the helicopter causes a second motor to drive a first gear, a second gear, and a first pipe, continuously adjusting the lateral spray angle. The control panel also sends an electrical signal to a second motor to drive a rotating ring, which in turn drives the stainless steel corrugated section of the first pipe to rotate, adjusting the longitudinal spray angle. Different spray angles can be adjusted without requiring the helicopter itself to adjust its position. 2. This utility model also proposes a helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device. By moving the locking block to the right and rotating the bidirectional screw, two sliders move in opposite directions, entering the base. The same operation is performed on the other side. When all four sliders are inside the long frame, the entire device is fixed to the bottom of the helicopter, allowing for quick disassembly for replacement or cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of the disassembly mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the guide block of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the snap-fit ​​mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] Legend:

[0024] 1. Adjustment mechanism; 2. Clamping mechanism; 101. Centrifugal pump; 102. Drive ring; 103. Pipe No. 1; 104. Motor No. 1; 105. Clamping plate No. 1; 106. Clamping plate No. 2; 107. Motor No. 2; 108. Gear No. 1; 109. Guide block; 110. Gear No. 2; 111. Rigid pipe; 201. Long frame; 202. Bidirectional screw; 203. Gear No. 3; 204. Slider; 205. Clamping block; 206. Telescopic rod; 207. Spring; 208. Base. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-6This utility model provides an embodiment of a helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device, including an adjustment mechanism 1, a locking mechanism 2, and two bases 208. The adjustment mechanism 1 includes a centrifugal pump 101, a first gear 108, and a first motor 104. An iron pipe 111 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the centrifugal pump 101. A guide block 109 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom of the iron pipe 111. A first pipe 103 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the guide block 109. A second gear 110 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first pipe 103 near the top. The outer wall of the bottom of the first pipe 103 is fixed. A drive ring 102 is provided. The output end of the first motor 104 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rear end of the drive ring 102. The locking mechanism 2 includes two long frames 201. Two sliders 204 are slidably connected to the inner walls of the two long frames 201. A bidirectional screw 202 is connected to the center of the inner wall of the two long frames 201 through a bearing. A third gear 203 is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the two bidirectional screws 202 near the center. A locking block 205 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the two third gears 203. A spring 207 is fixedly connected to the end of the two locking blocks 205 away from the third gear 203.

[0027] Specifically, the centrifugal pump 101 is activated to draw water from the water tank, which then enters the guide block 109 through the iron pipe 111. The water is then sprayed out through the first pipe 103. The control panel inside the helicopter controls the electrical signals to activate the second motor 107, which in turn drives the first gear 108 to rotate. The first gear 108 drives the second gear 110 and the first pipe 103 to rotate along the inner wall of the top guide block 109, adjusting the lateral spray angle. The top of the first pipe 103 is embedded inside the guide block 109 and does not move, only rotates. The control panel inside the helicopter controls the electrical signals to activate the second motor 107, which drives the ring 102 to rotate, causing the bottom of the first pipe 103 to be a stainless steel corrugated pipe. Partial rotation adjusts the longitudinal spray angle, allowing the spray nozzle to rotate laterally without dead angles and adjust longitudinally over a wide range. When the locking block 205 moves to the right and slides out of the inside of the third gear 203, the bidirectional screw 202 rotates, causing the two sliders 204 to move along the inner wall of the long frame 201 in the front and rear directions and enter the inside of the front and rear bases 208. The same operation is performed on the other side. When multiple sliders 204 enter the inner wall of the long frame 201, the whole is fixed. Then, release the lever, and the locking block 205 will be locked between the two teeth of the third gear 203 under the action of the spring 207, preventing the third gear 203 from rotating and causing the spray nozzle to become unstable.

[0028] Reference Figures 1-6Two locking blocks 205 are fixedly connected to telescopic rods 206 at their ends away from gear 3 203. The ends of the two telescopic rods 206 away from gear 3 203 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the long frame 201. Two springs 207 are movably sleeved on the outer walls of the two telescopic rods 206. The ends of the two springs 207 away from gear 3 203 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the long frame 201. Multiple sliders 204 are arranged in pairs, forming two groups. The interiors of the two groups of sliders 204 are threadedly connected to the outer walls of two bidirectional screws 202. The ends of the two groups of sliders 204 away from gear 3 203 are slidably set on the inner walls of the two bases 208, driving the inner wall of the ring 102 to be fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of tube 103. A locking plate 105 is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of tube 103. The upper two-thirds of pipe 103 is a rigid pipe, and the lower one-third of pipe 103 is a stainless steel corrugated pipe. The outer wall of the rear end of motor 104 is fixedly connected to a clamping plate 105. The inner wall of clamping plate 105 is fixedly connected to the rigid pipe. The inner wall of gear 110 is fixedly connected to the rigid pipe at the two-thirds end of pipe 103. Motor 107 is fixedly connected to the bottom center of gear 108. Clamping plate 106 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of motor 107. A water tank is fixedly connected to one end of clamping plate 106 near clamping mechanism 2. Centrifugal pump 101 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of water tank via a water pipe at one end near water tank. Centrifugal pump 101 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of water tank at one end near water tank. Gear 108 and gear 110 mesh with each other.

[0029] Specifically, the telescopic rod 206 prevents the spring 207 from tilting, ensuring the compression path of the spring 207. The slider 204 is restricted by the long frame 201 and will not rotate. The part of the multiple sliders 204 that enters the base 208 is U-shaped, which provides a more stable fixing effect than a cylinder. The top two-thirds of the first tube 103 is a rigid tube that provides fixation and support for the first clamping plate 105. The remaining bottom one-third is a stainless steel corrugated pipe that has a certain strength and can be bent at any angle. The second clamping plate 106 provides fixation and support for the second motor 107. The centrifugal pump 101 is fixed together with the water tank. The second clamping plate 106 is fixed together with the water tank. The first gear 108 and the second gear 110 mesh with each other.

[0030] Working principle: The centrifugal pump 101 is started to draw water from the water tank, which enters the iron pipe 111, then the guide block 109, and finally sprays out through the first pipe 103. When adjusting the angle, the second motor 107 is started, and its output end drives the first gear 108 to rotate. The first gear 108 drives the second gear 110 to rotate. The second gear 110 drives the first pipe 103 to rotate along the inner wall of the top guide block 109, continuously adjusting the horizontal spray angle. The output end of the second motor 107 is started to drive the drive ring 102 to rotate. The drive ring 102 drives the stainless steel corrugated part at the bottom of the first pipe 103 to rotate, adjusting the vertical spray angle.

[0031] Secondly, when fixing the overall mechanism, first move the locking block 205 to the right. When the locking block 205 slides out from inside the third gear 203, rotate the double-acting screw 202 to make the two sliders 204 move along the inner wall of the long frame 201 in the front and back directions and enter the base 208 on the front and back sides. The same operation is performed on the other side. When multiple sliders 204 enter the inner wall of the long frame 201, the whole can be fixed. Then release the lock and let the locking block 205 enter between the two teeth of the third gear 203 under the action of the spring 207 to fix the third gear 203.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device, comprising an adjustment mechanism (1), a locking mechanism (2), and two bases (208), characterized in that: The regulating mechanism (1) includes a centrifugal pump (101), a first gear (108), and a first motor (104). An iron pipe (111) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the centrifugal pump (101). A guide block (109) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom of the iron pipe (111). A first pipe (103) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the guide block (109). A second gear (110) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first pipe (103) near the top. A drive ring (102) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bottom of the first pipe (103). The output end of the first motor (104) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rear end of the drive ring (102). The locking mechanism (2) includes two long frames (201), and two sliders (204) are slidably connected to the inner walls of the two long frames (201). A bidirectional screw (202) is connected to the center of the inner wall of the two long frames (201) through a bearing. A No. 3 gear (203) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the two bidirectional screws (202) near the center. A locking block (205) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the two No. 3 gears (203). A spring (207) is fixedly connected to the end of the two locking blocks (205) away from the No. 3 gear (203).

2. The helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two locking blocks (205) are fixedly connected to the telescopic rod (206) at the end away from the third gear (203), and the two telescopic rods (206) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the long frame (201) at the end away from the third gear (203).

3. The helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two springs (207) are movably sleeved on the outer wall of the two telescopic rods (206), and one end of the three gears (203) of the two springs (207) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the long frame (201).

4. The helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple sliders (204) are arranged in pairs, forming two groups. The interior of each group of sliders (204) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the two bidirectional screws (202). The ends of the two groups of sliders (204) away from the No. 3 gear (203) are slidably disposed on the inner wall of the two bases (208).

5. The helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the drive ring (102) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom of the first tube (103).

6. The helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom outer wall of the first tube (103) is fixedly connected to the first clamp plate (105). The upper two-thirds of the first tube (103) is a rigid tube, and the lower one-third of the first tube (103) is a stainless steel corrugated tube. The outer wall of the rear end of the first motor (104) is fixedly connected to the first clamp plate (105). The inner wall of the first clamp plate (105) is fixedly connected to the rigid tube. The inner wall of the second gear (110) is fixedly connected to the rigid tube at the two-thirds point of the first tube (103).

7. The helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second motor (107) is fixedly connected to the bottom center of the first gear (108). A second clamping plate (106) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second motor (107). A water tank is fixedly connected to one end of the second clamping plate (106) near the clamping mechanism (2). The centrifugal pump (101) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water tank through a water pipe at one end near the water tank. The centrifugal pump (101) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water tank at one end near the water tank.

8. The helicopter precision fire-fighting water cannon device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first gear (108) meshes with the second gear (110).