A collapsible echo sounder support

Abstract

The utility model discloses a collapsible's bathymeter support relates to bathymeter support technical field, including mounting panel, connecting plate, folding support and connecting support, the mounting panel includes inner mounting panel, outer mounting panel and upper mounting panel, be equipped with a plurality of clamping adjusting mechanisms on the inner mounting panel with the outer mounting panel, the connecting plate is installed on the outside of outer mounting panel, the connecting plate on install folding support, be equipped with connecting support on folding support, folding support includes lower base, upper base, support rod, lower base is installed on the connecting plate, upper base is located connecting support downside, be equipped with horizontal slide groove on upper base, support rod one end rotation is installed on lower base, support rod other end sliding installation in horizontal slide groove, upper base with lower base end riveting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of depth sounder bracket technology, specifically to a foldable depth sounder bracket. Background Technology

[0002] An echo sounder is a measurement device that integrates water depth data acquisition. It is commonly used for depth measurement in oceans, rivers, and lakes, as well as in mining, port, and waterway dredging projects. When in use, the echo sounder needs to be installed on the side of the surveying vessel, with the probe submerged in the water. The principle of water depth measurement is as follows: by emitting sound waves, when the sound waves encounter the seabed or other obstacles, they are reflected back to the receiver and converted into an electrical signal. Since the speed of sound in water is known, the instrument can calculate the distance from the measurement point to the water surface, i.e., the water depth, based on the time difference between transmission and reception.

[0003] In some engineering surveying projects, water depth measurement is a continuous process that requires measurements at multiple points according to the designed sounding points. Therefore, the surveying vessel needs to move along a set route and complete depth measurements at each selected sounding point. During the movement between different sounding points, to avoid damage to the probe of the depth sounder's probe rod from impacts, the probe is usually raised above the water surface, preferably placed on the deck of the surveying vessel. Upon reaching the next measurement point, the entire "lower probe - measure - retract probe" operation is repeated. Therefore, the entire measurement process involves frequent adjustments and movements of the probe.

[0004] In the existing technology, the ship's side mounting bracket for the depth sounder is usually prefabricated according to different survey vessel models. This has poor versatility and increases the measurement cost. Moreover, the mounting bracket for the depth sounder is mostly a fixed structure that cannot be moved. Although this method is secure, it is not easy to perform the aforementioned adjustment and movement operations, and the installation and adjustment of the depth sounder is extremely inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0005] Purpose of the utility model: The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a foldable depth sounder bracket, which solves the problems of poor versatility and increased measurement costs of depth sounder mounting brackets on ship sides, and the fact that most depth sounder mounting brackets are fixed structures that cannot be moved.

[0006] Technical solution

[0007] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A foldable depth sounder bracket includes a mounting plate, a connecting plate, a folding bracket, and a connecting support. The mounting plate includes an inner mounting plate, an outer mounting plate, and an upper mounting plate. The inner and outer mounting plates are provided with several clamping and adjusting mechanisms. The connecting plate is mounted on the outer side of the outer mounting plate. The folding bracket is mounted on the connecting plate. The connecting support is provided on the folding bracket. The folding bracket includes a lower base, an upper base, and a support rod. The lower base is mounted on the connecting plate. The upper base is located below the connecting support. The upper base is provided with a transverse sliding groove. One end of the support rod is rotatably mounted on the lower base, and the other end of the support rod is slidably mounted in the transverse sliding groove. The upper base and the lower base are riveted together at their ends.

[0009] Furthermore, a riveting rod is provided on the support rod rotatably mounted on the lower base, and an abutment rod is provided on the support rod located in the transverse sliding groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper base has a notch, and a ball catch is provided inside the upper base at the notch position, and the riveting rod is correspondingly engaged with the ball catch.

[0011] Furthermore, a folding switch is rotatably mounted on the upper base located below the transverse slide groove. A support plate is provided on the side of the folding switch located below the transverse slide groove. A folding torsion spring is provided inside the folding switch. One end of the folding torsion spring abuts against the folding switch, and the other end of the folding torsion spring abuts against the support plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the folding switch jams the abutment rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the clamping adjustment mechanism includes a locking nut, a locking screw, a locking support block, and a locking support washer. The locking nut is fixed to the outer surface of the inner mounting plate and the outer mounting plate. The locking screw is threadedly engaged with the locking nut. The locking handle is fixed to the outer end of the locking screw. The locking support block is fixed to the inner end of the locking screw. The locking support washer is provided on the locking support block.

[0014] Furthermore, an inner support block is provided between the inner mounting plate and the upper mounting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the connecting plate is an inverted "L" shape, with an outer support block located in the middle of its vertical position.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting bracket consists of a connecting bracket base, a connecting bracket gasket, a connecting bracket latch, and a connecting bracket screw. The connecting bracket base is located at the bottom, the connecting bracket gasket is installed inside the bottom of the connecting bracket, the shape of the bottom of the connecting bracket gasket corresponds to the internal structure of the bottom of the connecting bracket, the connecting bracket gasket fits against the bottom of the connecting bracket, the connecting bracket latch is installed at both ends of the connecting bracket base, and the connecting bracket screw fixes the connecting bracket latch to the connecting bracket base.

[0017] Furthermore, the connecting bracket gasket is made of rubber, the upper part of the connecting bracket gasket is semi-circular, and the connecting bracket latch is semi-circular.

[0018] Beneficial effects

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] Firstly, this utility model provides a clamping adjustment mechanism on the inner and outer mounting plates. By rotating the locking handle in the clamping adjustment mechanism, the distance between the locking support block and the locking support pad and the ship's hull can be adjusted by rotating the locking screw. This allows it to be fixed on ships with different hull thicknesses, thereby improving the versatility of the bracket during use.

[0021] Secondly, this utility model provides a foldable depth sounder bracket with a reasonable structural design. Compared with existing fixed mounting brackets, the mounting bracket in this utility model is a foldable depth sounder bracket, which has the function of adjusting and moving the depth sounder probe rod at any time. By setting up the foldable bracket, the connecting bracket holding the probe rod can be switched between the horizontal and vertical directions. In this way, during water depth measurement operations, the foldable bracket can be adjusted to the vertical direction, allowing the probe rod to enter the water; during the relocation process after measurement, the foldable bracket tube can be adjusted to the horizontal direction, allowing the depth sounder probe rod to leave the water and reach above the deck of the measuring vessel. This effectively avoids collision problems caused by the failure to retrieve the probe rod during the navigation and relocation of the measuring vessel. At the same time, by performing the above-mentioned retraction and extension operations of the depth sounder probe rod, the operator can ensure the efficiency of depth measurement operations even with frequent adjustments. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal state of the folding bracket and connecting bracket in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the vertical state of the folding bracket and the connecting bracket in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the folding bracket structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the folding bracket of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the technical solution of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Combined with appendix Figure 1-6 A foldable depth sounder bracket consists of a mounting plate, a connecting plate 4, a folding bracket 5, and a connecting bracket. The mounting plate consists of an inner mounting plate 1 and an outer mounting plate 3 located on both sides, and an upper mounting plate 2 horizontally mounted on the inner mounting plate 1 and the outer mounting plate 3. The connecting plate 4 is vertically fixed to the outer side of the outer mounting plate 3.

[0031] The connecting bracket is used to install the probe rod. The connecting bracket consists of a connecting bracket base 6, a connecting bracket gasket 7, a connecting bracket latch 8, and a connecting bracket screw 16. The connecting bracket base 6 is located at the bottom. The connecting bracket gasket 7 is installed inside the connecting bracket base 6. The shape of the bottom of the connecting bracket gasket 7 corresponds to the internal structure of the connecting bracket base 6. The connecting bracket gasket 7 fits snugly against the connecting bracket base 6. The connecting bracket latch 8 is installed at both ends of the connecting bracket base 6. The connecting bracket screw 16 fixes the connecting bracket latch 8 to the connecting bracket base 6.

[0032] The connecting bracket pad 7 is made of rubber, with a semi-circular upper part and a bottom that is connected and fixed to the bottom groove of the connecting bracket base 6. The connecting bracket latch 8 is also semi-circular, with an anti-slip pad on the inner side of its clamping surface. It is connected and fixed to the connecting bracket base 6 by the connecting bracket screw 16. The probe rod is fixed by the semi-circular connecting bracket pad 7 and the semi-circular connecting bracket latch 8. The probe rod of the depth sounder is placed between the connecting bracket pad and the connecting bracket latch. By rotating the bracket screw 16, the probe rod can be fixed and adjusted on the connecting bracket. The semi-circular design can better wrap the probe rod, while the rubber material can increase the friction when clamping the probe rod and improve the stability when clamping and fixing.

[0033] The folding bracket 5 is installed on the lower side of the connecting bracket base 6 of the connecting bracket. The folding bracket 5 is used to drive the connecting bracket to rotate, so that the connecting bracket can be switched to a horizontal or vertical state at will.

[0034] The folding bracket 5 consists of a lower base 501, an upper base 502, a support rod 503, a folding switch 504, a folding torsion spring 505, a fixing rod 506, and a ball catch 507. The lower base 501 is installed on the side of the connecting plate 4, and the upper base 502 is fixed below the connecting bracket base 6. The upper base 502 has a downward-opening groove structure. The upper base 502 rotates toward the lower base 501 and can cover the lower base 501. The end of the upper base 502 near the connecting plate 4 is riveted to the upper side of the lower base 501, and the upper base 502 rotates around the riveted position.

[0035] The upper base 502 has a notch 508 near the riveting position. A ball catch 507 is fixedly installed in the groove of the upper base 502 at the notch 508 position. The ball catch 507 is used to make a sound to remind the user after the folding bracket 5 drives the connecting bracket to flip to a vertical state.

[0036] A support rod 503 is connected between the upper base 502 and the lower base 501. One end of the support rod 503 is riveted to the lower base 501. The lower base 501 has a rivet rod 509 at the riveting position of the support rod 503. When the upper base 502 rotates to the lower base 501, the rivet rod 509 is engaged in the ball catch 507. The rivet rod 509 causes the ball catch 507 to make a sound, thus serving as a reminder. Furthermore, due to the cooperation between the ball catch 507 and the rivet rod 509, the rivet rod 509 will not easily come out of the ball catch 507. The ball catch 507 can ensure the stability of the folding bracket in the folded state.

[0037] The upper base 502 has a transverse sliding groove 510 on the side of the notch 508 away from the connecting plate 4. The end of the connecting rod 503 has an abutment rod 511. The abutment rod 511 slides in the transverse sliding groove 510. When the abutment rod 511 slides to the side of the transverse sliding groove 510 close to the connecting plate 4, the connecting bracket is in a horizontal state. When the abutment rod 511 slides to the side of the transverse sliding groove 510 away from the connecting plate 4, the connecting bracket is in a vertical state.

[0038] A folding switch 504 is rotatably provided on the side of the lower side of the transverse slide 510 near the connecting plate 4. A support plate 512 is provided on the side of the lower side of the transverse slide 510 away from the connecting plate 4. A folding torsion spring 505 is provided on the shaft inside the folding switch 504. One end of the folding torsion spring 505 is provided on the side of the folding switch 504, and the other end of the folding torsion spring 505 is provided on the bottom surface of the support plate 512. The folding spring 505 causes one end of the folding switch 504 near the connecting plate 4 to be located inside the upper base 502, and the other end to extend out of the upper base 502. The end located in the upper base 502 is locked to the abutment rod 511. After the abutment rod 511 is locked, the upper base 502 remains in a horizontal state.

[0039] When the upper base 502 needs to rotate downwards to the lower base 501, the user presses the end of the folding switch 504 outside the upper base 502. The folding switch 504 rotates, causing the folding switch 504 inside the upper base 502 to rotate downwards. At this time, the folding switch 504 no longer jams the abutment rod 511, and the abutment rod 511 slides away from the connecting plate 4 in the transverse slide groove 510. At this time, the upper base 502 rotates downwards to the lower base 501 until the ball catch 507 is fastened to the riveting rod 509, causing the ball catch 507 to make a sound, thus completing the switch of the connecting bracket from a horizontal state to a vertical state.

[0040] When in use, the bracket needs to be installed on the ship's side for fixation. The inner mounting plate 1 is located on the inside of the ship's side, and the outer mounting plate 3 is located on the outside of the ship's side. The inner mounting plate 1 and the outer mounting plate 3 are respectively equipped with clamping and adjusting mechanisms for fixing the bracket.

[0041] The clamping and adjusting mechanism includes a locking handle 11, a locking nut 12, a locking screw 13, a locking support block 14, and a locking support washer 15. The locking nut 12 is fixed on the outer surface of the inner mounting plate 1 and the outer mounting plate 3. The locking screw 13 is threadedly engaged with the locking nut 12. The locking screw 13 rotates and moves within the locking nut 12. The locking handle 11 is fixed to the outer end of the locking screw 13, and the locking support block 14 is fixedly connected to the inner end of the locking screw 13. The locking support block 14 is provided with a locking support washer 15.

[0042] By rotating the locking handle 11 in the clamping adjustment mechanism, the locking screw 13 can be rotated to adjust the distance between the locking support block 14 and the locking support pad 15 and the ship's hull. This allows the bracket to be fixed on ships with different hull thicknesses, thereby improving the versatility of the bracket during use.

[0043] A triangular inner support block 9 is provided between the inner mounting plate 1 and the upper mounting plate 2. The inner support block 9 is located on the lower inner side of the upper mounting plate 2 and connected to the upper part of the inner mounting plate 1. The inner support block can improve the connection strength and enhance the overall stability of the bracket.

[0044] The main body of the connecting plate 4 is preferably an inverted "L" shape, with a triangular outer support block 10 set in the middle of its vertical position.

[0045] By pressing the folding switch 504, the folding torsion spring 505 is driven to make the folding bracket 5 go from unfolded to folded, thereby further realizing the switching between the horizontal and vertical states of the connecting bracket.

[0046] When the folding bracket 5 is in the unfolded state, the connecting bracket is in a horizontal position, allowing the depth sounder's probe to leave the water and reach above the deck of the surveying vessel. This enables the installation and movement of the depth sounder's probe, effectively preventing collisions caused by failure to retrieve the probe during vessel navigation and relocation. When the folding bracket 5 is in the folded state, the connecting bracket is in a vertical position, with the probe submerged in the water, allowing for measurement operations. The locking bead ensures the stability of the folding bracket in the folded state. By performing the above-described operations of extending and retracting the depth sounder's probe, operators can maintain the efficiency of depth sounding operations even with frequent adjustments.

[0047] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A foldable depth sounder bracket, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting plate, a connecting plate, a folding bracket, and a connecting support. The mounting plate includes an inner mounting plate, an outer mounting plate, and an upper mounting plate. The inner and outer mounting plates are provided with several clamping and adjusting mechanisms. The connecting plate is installed on the outer side of the outer mounting plate. The folding bracket is installed on the connecting plate. The connecting support is provided on the folding bracket. The folding bracket includes a lower base, an upper base, and a support rod. The lower base is installed on the connecting plate. The upper base is located below the connecting support and has a transverse sliding groove. One end of the support rod is rotatably installed on the lower base, and the other end of the support rod is slidably installed in the transverse sliding groove. The upper base and the lower base are riveted together at their ends.

2. The foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rivet rod is provided on the support rod rotatably mounted on the lower base, and an abutment rod is provided on the support rod located in the transverse slide groove.

3. The foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper base has a notch, and a ball catch is provided inside the upper base at the notch position. The riveting rod is configured to cooperate with the ball catch.

4. A foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, A folding switch is rotatably mounted on the upper base located below the transverse slide groove. A support plate is provided on the side of the folding switch located below the transverse slide groove. A folding torsion spring is provided inside the folding switch. One end of the folding torsion spring abuts against the folding switch, and the other end of the folding torsion spring abuts against the support plate.

5. A foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The folding switch jams the abutment rod.

6. A foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping adjustment mechanism includes a locking nut, a locking screw, a locking support block, and a locking support washer. The locking nut is fixed to the outer surface of the inner mounting plate and the outer mounting plate. The locking screw is threadedly engaged with the locking nut. A locking handle is fixed to the outer end of the locking screw, and the locking support block is fixedly connected to the inner end of the locking screw. The locking support washer is provided on the locking support block.

7. A foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, An inner support block is provided between the inner mounting plate and the upper mounting plate.

8. A foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate is an inverted "L" shape, with an outer support block located in the middle of its vertical position.

9. A foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting bracket consists of a connecting bracket base, a connecting bracket gasket, a connecting bracket latch, and a connecting bracket screw. The connecting bracket base is located at the bottom, and the connecting bracket gasket is installed inside the bottom of the connecting bracket. The shape of the bottom of the connecting bracket gasket corresponds to the internal structure of the bottom of the connecting bracket. The connecting bracket gasket fits snugly against the bottom of the connecting bracket. The connecting bracket latch is installed at both ends of the connecting bracket base, and the connecting bracket screw fixes the connecting bracket latch to the connecting bracket base.

10. A foldable depth sounder bracket according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting bracket gasket is made of rubber, the upper part of the connecting bracket gasket is semi-circular, and the connecting bracket buckle is semi-circular.

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