Device for detecting position of submarine cable at cable guide port of burying machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a submarine cable position detection device for a cable guide port of a burying machine, and belongs to the technical field of ocean engineering. The device can detect the position of the submarine cable relative to the cable guide port in real time so as to prevent the submarine cable from being damaged in the laying construction process of the submarine cable. The device comprises a cable guide port, a detection rod comprises a longitudinal displacement detection rod and a left-right displacement detection rod, a displacement sensor is installed on the detection rod and used for detecting submarine cable displacement, and a burying machine control unit receives signals of the displacement sensor and gives out laying parameter suggestions. The displacement sensor can be an encoder or an angle sensor, and the control unit comprises a signal processing module, a judgment module and a communication module and is used for processing signals, judging the laying state and uploading data to the workboat. The device provided by the utility model improves the safety and reliability of submarine cable burying operation by accurately detecting the position of the submarine cable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine engineering technology, and more specifically, to a device for detecting the position of submarine cables at the cable guide port of a burial machine. Background Technology

[0002] In marine engineering, the laying of submarine cables is a crucial task. Traditional cable laying machines, lacking effective methods for cable position detection, are prone to damage at the cable guide, especially when the laying speed and cable release speed are inconsistent. This can lead to excessive longitudinal or lateral bending of the cable at the guide, causing deflections and affecting its normal operation and lifespan. Therefore, developing a device capable of real-time cable position detection is of great significance for improving the safety and reliability of submarine cable laying operations. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to the technical problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides a device for detecting the position of a submarine cable at the cable guide opening of a cable laying machine. This invention can detect the position of the submarine cable relative to the cable guide opening in real time, thereby preventing damage to the submarine cable during the cable laying process.

[0004] The technical means adopted in this utility model are as follows:

[0005] A device for detecting the position of a submarine cable at the cable guide opening of a cable laying machine includes: a cable guide opening, a detection rod, a displacement sensor, and a control unit;

[0006] The detection rods are disposed on both sides of the cable guide opening; the detection rods include: a longitudinal displacement detection rod and a left-right displacement detection rod; a displacement sensor is disposed on both the longitudinal displacement detection rod and the left-right displacement detection rod; the control unit is connected to the displacement sensor;

[0007] The left and right displacement detection rods include: a left lateral detection rod, a left guide roller, a right lateral detection rod, and a right guide roller; the left lateral detection rod and the right lateral detection rod are connected by a left and right detection rod spacing adjustment shaft;

[0008] The detection device also includes: a fixing pin for adjusting the distance between the left and right probe rods; the distance between the left and right transverse probe rods can be adjusted by controlling the fixing pin for adjusting the distance between the left and right probe rods.

[0009] Furthermore, the cable guide port is installed on the laying machine for the passage of submarine cables.

[0010] Furthermore, the displacement sensor is used to detect the longitudinal and lateral displacements of the submarine cable relative to the cable guide opening.

[0011] Furthermore, the control unit is used to receive signals from the displacement sensor.

[0012] Furthermore, the displacement sensor is either an encoder or an angle sensor.

[0013] Furthermore, the control unit includes: a signal processing module, a judgment module, and a communication module; the signal processing module is used to process the signal from the displacement sensor; the judgment module is used to comprehensively judge the laying status of the laying machine based on the output of the signal processing module and the laying speed of the laying machine; and the communication module is used to upload the data to the construction vessel on the sea surface.

[0014] Furthermore, the left guide roller and the right guide roller are positioned at the front end of the longitudinal displacement detection rod and in contact with the submarine cable.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] This invention, by setting a probe and a displacement sensor, can monitor the position of the submarine cable relative to the cable guide opening in real time, effectively preventing damage to the submarine cable at the cable guide opening.

[0017] This invention, by setting up a control unit, can accurately determine the location of the submarine cable and issue alarm signals in a timely manner, thereby improving the safety and reliability of submarine cable laying operations.

[0018] This invention uses an inductive displacement sensor, which improves the accuracy of detection and the response speed.

[0019] This invention can adapt to submarine cables of different diameters, thus improving the applicability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left and right displacement detection rod structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal displacement detection rod structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control unit of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Cable guide port; 2. Longitudinal displacement detection rod; 2.1 Longitudinal guide roller; 3.1 Left lateral detection rod; 3.2 Right lateral detection rod; 3.3 Left and right detection rod spacing adjustment shaft; 3.4 Left and right detection rod spacing adjustment fixing pin; 3.1.1 Left guide roller; 3.2.1 Right guide roller; 4. Left and right displacement sensors; 5. Left and right displacement detection rods; 6. Control unit; 6.1 Signal processing module; 6.2 Judgment module; 6.3 Communication module. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this utility model or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0029] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0031] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a detection device for the position of submarine cable at the cable guide opening of a burial machine, including: cable guide opening 1, detection rod, displacement sensor and control unit 6.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the detection rods are disposed on both sides of the cable guide opening 1. The detection rods include a longitudinal displacement detection rod 2 and a left-right displacement detection rod 5. Displacement sensors are disposed on both the longitudinal displacement detection rod 2 and the left-right displacement detection rod 5; the control unit is connected to the displacement sensors; the displacement sensors include a left-right displacement sensor and a longitudinal displacement sensor.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the left and right displacement detection rod 3 includes: a left lateral detection rod 3.1, a left guide roller 3.1.1, a right lateral detection rod 3.2, and a right guide roller 3.2.1; wherein the left lateral detection rod 3.1 and the right lateral detection rod 3.2 are connected by a left and right detection rod spacing adjustment shaft 3.3. The distance between the left and right lateral detection rods 3.1 and 3.1 can be adjusted by controlling the left and right detection rod spacing fixing pin 3.4, so as to adjust according to the diameter of the submarine cable and ensure that the left and right displacement sensor at the root of the left and right displacement detection rod 3 can rotate when the submarine cable moves left and right.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the left guide roller and the right guide roller are positioned at the front end of the longitudinal displacement detection rod and in contact with the submarine cable.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the displacement sensor is an encoder or an angle sensor.

[0038] like Figure 3 The cable guide port 1 is set on the laying machine. The submarine cable is pressed down by the longitudinal guide roller 2.1 on the longitudinal displacement detection rod 2. The longitudinal displacement sensor 5 is installed at the root of the rotating shaft of the longitudinal displacement detection rod 2 and passes through the cable guide port between the left and right displacement detection rods 3.

[0039] like Figure 4 The control unit includes a signal processing module 6.1, a judgment module 6.2, and a communication module 6.3. The signal processing module processes the signals from the displacement sensors. The judgment module determines the laying status of the laying machine based on the output of the signal processing module and the laying speed of the laying machine. The communication module uploads the data to the construction vessel on the sea surface. The control unit 6 is connected to the left and right displacement sensors 4 and the longitudinal displacement sensor 5. After receiving the signals from the displacement sensors, the judgment module 6.2 determines the laying status of the laying machine based on the output of the signal processing module 6.1 and the laying speed of the laying machine, and uploads the data to the construction vessel on the sea surface through the communication module 6.3.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the position of submarine cable at the guide cable inlet of a burial machine, characterized in that, include: Cable guide, detection rod, displacement sensor and control unit; The detection rods are located on both sides of the cable guide opening; The detection rod includes a longitudinal displacement detection rod and a left-right displacement detection rod; a displacement sensor is provided on both the longitudinal displacement detection rod and the left-right displacement detection rod; the control unit is connected to the displacement sensor; the displacement sensor includes a left-right displacement sensor and a longitudinal displacement sensor; The left and right displacement detection rods include: a left lateral detection rod, a left guide roller, a right lateral detection rod, and a right guide roller; the left lateral detection rod and the right lateral detection rod are connected by a left and right detection rod spacing adjustment shaft; The detection device also includes: a fixing pin for adjusting the distance between the left and right probe rods; the distance between the left and right transverse probe rods can be adjusted by controlling the fixing pin for adjusting the distance between the left and right probe rods.

2. The detection device for the position of submarine cable at the guide cable inlet of a burial machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cable guide port is located on the laying machine and is used for the passage of submarine cables.

3. The device for detecting the position of submarine cable at the guide cable inlet of a burial machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The displacement sensor is used to detect the longitudinal and lateral displacement of the submarine cable relative to the cable guide opening.

4. The device for detecting the position of submarine cable at the guide cable inlet of a burial machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is used to receive signals from the displacement sensor.

5. A device for detecting the position of submarine cable at the guide cable inlet of a burial machine according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The displacement sensor is an encoder or an angle sensor.

6. The device for detecting the position of submarine cable at the guide cable inlet of a burial machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit includes a signal processing module, a judgment module, and a communication module; the signal processing module is used to process the signals from the displacement sensor; the judgment module is used to comprehensively judge the laying status of the burying machine based on the output of the signal processing module and the laying speed of the burying machine; and the communication module is used to upload the data to the construction vessel on the sea surface.

7. The device for detecting the position of submarine cable at the guide cable inlet of a burial machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left and right guide rollers are positioned at the front end of the longitudinal displacement detection rod and in contact with the submarine cable.

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