Vehicle rudder driving and controlling platform for offshore loading and unloading platform simulator

By integrating hardware devices such as dual engine telegraphs, dual side thrusters, and joysticks, along with a visual computer, and optimizing the layout of the engine control console for the offshore loading and unloading platform simulator, the problems of poor user experience and low operational efficiency in existing technologies have been solved, achieving simulation and efficient operation consistent with real ships.

CN224287665UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26RES INST OF MILITARY TRANSPORTATION ARMY MILITARY TRANSPORTATION COLLEGE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
RES INST OF MILITARY TRANSPORTATION ARMY MILITARY TRANSPORTATION COLLEGE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing shipboard control consoles used in offshore loading and unloading platform simulators differ greatly from those of real ships, resulting in a poor user experience, large space requirements, and low operational efficiency.

Method used

A steering console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator was designed, integrating hardware such as dual engine telegraphs, dual side thrusters, joysticks, compass, steering wheel, fog whistle, DP handle, first emergency rudder, and second emergency rudder. It is also equipped with a visual computer and multiple operation panels, with optimized layout to improve simulation performance and operational efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It achieves simulation that is consistent with the control functions of a real ship, reduces the number of operators, and improves the experience and operational efficiency of simulation practice.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vehicle rudder driving console for an offshore loading and unloading platform simulator, which relates to the technical field of driving consoles and comprises a driving console box body, the driving console box body is provided with an inclined console surface and a horizontal console surface, and a first display and a second display are arranged on the inclined console surface. The horizontal table top is provided with double telephones, double side thrusters, a rocker, a compass disc, a steering wheel, a fog whistle, a DP handle, a first emergency rudder, a second emergency rudder and a plurality of operation panels, and a visual computer is arranged in the cab console box body. The control equipment is consistent with a real ship; a visual computer and a plurality of operation panels are arranged, so that hardware support is provided for analog simulation; the arrangement of the vehicle rudder control console for the offshore loading and unloading platform simulator is optimized, operation of multiple persons is not needed, manpower resources are saved, the operation efficiency is improved, and the experience feeling of simulation practice is enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of control console technology, specifically a steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator. Background Technology

[0002] A marine loading and unloading platform simulator is a device that simulates the deployment, assembly, navigation, and maneuvering of a marine loading and unloading platform. The steering wheel control console of the marine loading and unloading platform simulator is the operating device, capable of controlling various actions of the simulator.

[0003] Currently, the steering console of the offshore loading and unloading platform simulator used for simulation training only has simulation functions, which is far from the real ship and the experience is poor; in addition, it occupies a lot of space, requires multiple people to operate, and has low operating efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator, comprising a control console housing, the control console housing having an inclined platform and a horizontal platform, a first display and a second display being provided on the inclined platform, and a dual-engine telegraph, dual-side pushers, a rocker arm, a compass, a steering wheel, a fog whistle, a DP handle, a first emergency rudder, a second emergency rudder and multiple operation panels being provided on the horizontal platform, and a visual computer being provided inside the control console housing.

[0006] Preferably, a walkie-talkie and a loudspeaker are provided on the inclined platform.

[0007] Preferably, a radar keyboard and mouse are provided on the platform surface.

[0008] Preferably, a first rudder angle indicator and a second rudder angle indicator are provided on the surface of the water platform.

[0009] Preferably, a steering wheel mode selection switch is provided on the water platform surface.

[0010] Preferably, the platform surface is provided with four operation panels, including a first operation panel, a second operation panel, a third operation panel, and a fourth operation panel.

[0011] Preferably, a power distribution box is provided at the lower part of the control panel housing, and a switching power supply is provided inside the power distribution box.

[0012] Preferably, the control console housing is equipped with a servo control board, a main control board, a DP control board, a signal acquisition board, a searchlight control board, and a foghorn control board;

[0013] The servo control board, main control board, DP control board, signal acquisition board, searchlight control board, and foghorn control board are all electrically connected to the switching power supply.

[0014] The DP control board is connected to the DP handle;

[0015] The searchlight control panel is connected to the rocker arm;

[0016] The foghorn control panel is connected to the foghorn;

[0017] The signal acquisition board is connected to the first emergency rudder, the second emergency rudder, the steering wheel, the double engine clock, and the double side thrusters, respectively.

[0018] Preferably, the angle between the inclined platform and the horizontal platform is 135°.

[0019] Preferably, the back of the control panel housing is provided with multiple heat dissipation holes.

[0020] This utility model provides a steering console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator, which has the following advantages:

[0021] 1. This offshore loading and unloading platform simulator's steering control console, by incorporating dual steering bells, dual side thrusters, joysticks, a compass, a steering wheel, a fog horn, a DP handle, a first emergency rudder, and a second emergency rudder, enables the invention to possess the control functions of a real ship, ensuring that the control equipment is consistent with that of a real ship. It also features a visual computer and multiple operation panels, providing hardware support for simulation. This invention combines the control functions of a real ship with the simulation functions of a real ship, integrating multiple functions into the steering control console of the offshore loading and unloading platform simulator. This optimizes the layout of the steering control console, eliminates the need for multiple operators, saves manpower, improves operational efficiency, and enhances the simulation training experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view of the steering control console for the marine loading and unloading platform simulator provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the steering wheel control console for the marine loading and unloading platform simulator provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the steering wheel control console for the marine loading and unloading platform simulator provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a side view of the steering wheel control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5This is a circuit connection diagram of the steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator provided by this utility model.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Control console housing; 2. Mouse; 3. First display; 4. First emergency rudder; 5. Steering wheel mode selection switch; 6. Walkie-talkie; 7. Megaphone; 8. Power distribution box; 9. Dual telegraph; 10. Radar keyboard; 11. Dual side pushers; 12. Joystick; 13. Compass; 14. Steering wheel; 15. First steering angle indicator; 16. Visual computer; 17. Fog horn; 18. DP handle; 19. First operation panel; 20. Second operation panel; 21. Third operation panel; 22. Fourth operation panel; 23. Second display; 24. Second emergency rudder; 25. Second steering angle indicator. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator, including a control console housing 1.

[0030] A visual computer 16 is installed inside the control panel 1, and a radar keyboard 10 and a mouse 2 are also installed on the horizontal platform. The radar keyboard 10 and mouse 2 are connected to the visual computer 16. A power distribution box 8 is installed at the bottom of the control panel 1, and a switching power supply is installed inside the power distribution box 8. A power strip is connected to the switching power supply.

[0031] Multiple heat dissipation holes are provided on the back of the control panel housing 1.

[0032] The control panel 1 has an inclined platform and a horizontal platform; the angle between the inclined platform and the horizontal platform is 135°.

[0033] A first display 3 and a second display 23 are installed on the inclined platform; a walkie-talkie 6 and a loudspeaker 7 are also installed on the inclined platform. The displays can be 24-inch LCD displays, with the first display 3 used to display simulated scenes and the second display 23 used to display indoor video surveillance.

[0034] The platform is equipped with dual engine telegraphs 9, dual side pushers 11, rocker arms 12, compass dial 13, steering wheel 14, fog horn 17, DP handle 18, first emergency rudder 4, second emergency rudder 24, and multiple control panels. A first rudder angle indicator 15 and a second rudder angle indicator 25 are also located on the platform.

[0035] A steering wheel mode selection switch 5 is also provided on the platform. In this invention, the steering wheel 14 corresponds to the follow-up operation mode of simulating a ship's steering wheel; the first emergency rudder 4 and the second emergency rudder 24 are located on both sides of the steering wheel 14, corresponding to the emergency operation mode of simulating a ship's steering wheel, and the steering wheel mode selection switch 5 is used to select the mode.

[0036] Four control panels are set on the water platform: control panel 19, control panel 20, control panel 21, and control panel 22. Control panel 19 is used to control the view of the simulated ship (in the simulated scene); control panel 20 is used to control the main engine of the simulated ship; control panel 21 is used to control the rudder of the simulated ship; and control panel 22 is used to perform dynamic positioning (DP) control of the simulated ship.

[0037] The control console housing 1 is equipped with a servo control board, a main control board, a DP control board, a signal acquisition board, a searchlight control board, and a foghorn control board. The servo control board, main control board, DP control board, signal acquisition board, searchlight control board, and foghorn control board are all electrically connected to a switching power supply, which supplies power to the above devices. The DP control board is connected to the DP handle 18.

[0038] The steering gear control board is used to control the simulated ship's steering gear according to the instructions on the third operation panel 21. The main engine control board is used to control the simulated ship's main engine according to the instructions on the second operation panel 20. The DP control board is used to perform DP control of the ship according to the settings on the fourth operation panel 22, that is, the fourth operation panel 22 sets navigation parameters such as heading, speed, latitude and longitude, and the DP control board controls accordingly. The DP handle is used to fine-tune parameters such as heading and speed.

[0039] The searchlight control board is connected to the joystick 12. The searchlight control board controls the searchlights in the simulated scene, while the joystick 12 controls the direction of the searchlights in the simulated scene. The foghorn control board is connected to the foghorn 17. The signal acquisition board is connected to the first emergency rudder 4, the second emergency rudder 24, the steering wheel 14, the dual telegraph 9, and the dual side thrusters 11, respectively. The signal acquisition board is used to acquire commands from the first emergency rudder 4, the second emergency rudder 24, the steering wheel 14, the dual telegraph 9, and the dual side thrusters 11.

[0040] In summary, the ship control console for the offshore loading and unloading platform simulator allows personnel who need to simulate driving to use various components on the console housing 1 to simulate the use of the ship's steering wheel. By utilizing the dual steering bells, dual side thrusters, rocker arms, compass, steering wheel, fog whistle, DP handle, first emergency rudder, and second emergency rudder, the operation of this equipment is the same as that of a real ship's control console, thus achieving pre-training for the real ship.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator, comprising a control console housing (1), characterized in that: The control console (1) has an inclined platform and a horizontal platform. The inclined platform is equipped with a first display (3) and a second display (23). The horizontal platform is equipped with a double clock (9), a double side pusher (11), a rocker (12), a compass (13), a steering wheel (14), a fog horn (17), a DP handle (18), a first emergency rudder (4), a second emergency rudder (24), and multiple operation panels. The control console (1) is equipped with a visual computer (16).

2. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A walkie-talkie (6) and a loudspeaker (7) are installed on the inclined platform.

3. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A radar keyboard (10) and a mouse (2) are provided on the water platform.

4. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first rudder angle indicator (15) and a second rudder angle indicator (25) are provided on the water platform.

5. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A steering wheel mode selection switch (5) is provided on the water platform.

6. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform is equipped with four operation panels, including a first operation panel (19), a second operation panel (20), a third operation panel (21), and a fourth operation panel (22).

7. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power distribution box (8) is provided at the lower part of the control panel box (1), and a switching power supply is provided inside the power distribution box (8).

8. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control console housing (1) is equipped with a servo control board, a main control board, a DP control board, a signal acquisition board, a searchlight control board, and a foghorn control board. The servo control board, main control board, DP control board, signal acquisition board, searchlight control board, and foghorn control board are all electrically connected to the switching power supply. The DP control board is connected to the DP handle (18); The searchlight control panel is connected to the rocker arm (12); The foghorn control panel is connected to the foghorn (17); The signal acquisition board is connected to the first emergency rudder (4), the second emergency rudder (24), the steering wheel (14), the double clock (9), and the double side thrusters (11), respectively.

9. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle between the inclined platform and the horizontal platform is 135°.

10. The steering control console for a marine loading and unloading platform simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the control panel housing (1) is provided with multiple heat dissipation holes.