Underwater robot umbilical cable holder

Abstract

This utility model discloses an underwater robot umbilical cable holder, including a base. A locking component is provided on one side of the base. The locking component includes a base plate welded to one side of the base, a geared disc rotatably connected to one side of the base plate, and a groove on the top of the geared disc. A top pin is slidably connected between the base plate and the geared disc. A limit post is welded to the top of the top pin and is located in the groove. A gear is provided on one side of the base, meshing with the geared disc. A servo motor is provided on one side of the gear. This utility model, through the design of the locking component, can achieve a firm lock on the umbilical cable, thereby ensuring that the umbilical cable maintains a stable connection in complex underwater environments, greatly reducing the risk of loosening and detachment, and improving the reliability of the equipment. The adjustment mechanism of the locking component can be flexibly adjusted according to umbilical cables of different diameters. The annular airbag in the sealing component, after being inflated through the air nozzle, can tightly fit against the outer wall of the umbilical cable, effectively preventing water infiltration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine engineering equipment technology, specifically to an underwater robot umbilical cable holder. Background Technology

[0002] In underwater operations such as marine exploration, underwater construction, and environmental monitoring, underwater robots need to be connected to surface equipment via umbilical cables to enable functions such as power supply and signal transmission.

[0003] However, existing underwater robot umbilical cable fixing devices mostly adopt simple mechanical clamping structures, which are difficult to ensure a stable connection of the umbilical cable in complex underwater environments. They are prone to loosening and falling off, which in turn affects the normal operation of the underwater robot and may even lead to equipment failure or mission failure.

[0004] Existing anchoring devices have limited applicability. For example, different anchors are often required for umbilical cables of different diameters, which not only increases operating costs and complexity but also fails to meet diverse operational needs. Furthermore, the waterproof sealing performance of traditional anchors needs improvement; water infiltration can damage electrical components, posing a significant safety hazard. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an underwater robot umbilical cable anchoring device to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an umbilical cable holder for underwater robots to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An underwater robot umbilical cable holder includes a base, a locking assembly on one side of the base, the locking assembly including a base plate welded to one side of the base, a gear plate rotatably connected to one side of the base plate, and a groove formed on the top of the gear plate.

[0008] A top pin is slidably connected between the base plate and the gear plate. A limit post is welded to the top of the top pin and is located in a groove. A gear is provided on one side of the base and meshes with the gear plate. A servo motor is provided on one side of the gear.

[0009] Preferably, a robot body is provided on the other side of the base, and a connection port is provided inside the robot body.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of locking nuts are distributed around the periphery of the base, and the locking nuts are used at least for fixing to the robot body.

[0011] Preferably, a protective cover is threaded onto one side of the base.

[0012] Preferably, a wire harness assembly is provided on one side of the base. The wire harness assembly includes a plug that is inserted into a connector. An umbilical cable is provided on one side of the plug, and the umbilical cable is fixed by a locking assembly.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the umbilical cable is provided with a sealing assembly, the sealing assembly including an annular airbag sleeved on the outer wall of the umbilical cable, and the outer wall of the annular airbag is provided with an inflation nozzle.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the underwater robot umbilical cable fixator provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) Through the design of the locking components, the synergistic action of the base plate, gear plate, top pin, limit post, gear and servo motor can achieve a firm lock on the umbilical cable, thereby ensuring that the umbilical cable always maintains a stable connection in the complex underwater environment, greatly reducing the risk of loosening and falling off, and improving the reliability of the equipment.

[0016] (2) The adjustment mechanism of the locking component can be flexibly adjusted according to the umbilical cable of different diameters without the need to replace the fixer, which meets the diverse usage needs and reduces the cost and complexity of operation.

[0017] (3) The ring-shaped airbag in the sealing assembly can be tightly fitted to the outer wall of the umbilical cable after being inflated through the air nozzle, effectively preventing water from seeping in, protecting the internal electrical components from damage, and improving the waterproof performance and safety of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of an embodiment of the underwater robot umbilical cable fixator of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 A perspective view of the connection port structure provided in an embodiment of the underwater robot umbilical cable fixator of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the wire harness assembly structure provided in an embodiment of the underwater robot umbilical cable fixator of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 A perspective view of the locking component structure provided in an embodiment of the underwater robot umbilical cable fixation device of this utility model.

[0023] 1. Robot body; 11. Connection port; 21. Base; 22. Locking nut; 3. Protective cover; 4. Wiring harness assembly; 41. Umbilical cable; 42. Plug; 5. Sealing assembly; 51. Annular airbag; 52. Inflation nozzle; 6. Locking assembly; 61. Base plate; 62. Gear plate; 63. Groove; 64. Top pin; 65. Limiting post; 66. Gear; 67. Servo motor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the underwater robot umbilical cable holder provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a base 21. A locking component 6 is provided on one side of the base 21. The locking component 6 includes a base plate 61 welded to one side of the base 21. A gear 62 is rotatably connected to one side of the base plate 61. A groove 63 is provided on the top of the gear 62. A top pin 64 is slidably connected between the base plate 61 and the gear 62. A limit post 65 is welded to the top of the top pin 64. The limit post 65 is located in the groove 63. A gear 66 is provided on one side of the base 21. The gear 66 meshes with the gear 62. A servo motor 67 is provided on one side of the gear 66.

[0026] In this embodiment, a base 21 is included. The base 21 is a cylindrical flat plate and is set horizontally. It is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, which takes into account both lightweight and structural strength. A locking component 6 is provided on one side of the base 21. The locking component 6 includes a base plate 61 welded to one side of the base 21. The base plate 61 serves as the supporting base of the locking component 6 and is vertically fixed to the left edge of the base 21 by welding. The welded joint is polished and rust-proofed to ensure connection strength and durability.

[0027] A gear disk 62 is rotatably connected to one side of the base plate 61. The gear disk 62 is circular in shape, and its center is rotatably connected to the base plate 61 through a deep groove ball bearing. The inner ring of the bearing is interference-fitted with the central axis of the gear disk 62, and the outer ring is tightly fitted with the mounting hole on the base plate 61, so that the gear disk 62 can rotate flexibly on the base plate 61 around its own axis.

[0028] The top of the toothed disc 62 is provided with a groove 63, and both sides of the top of the toothed disc 62 are provided with grooves 63. The grooves 63 are V-shaped and are used to cooperate with the limiting post 65 to achieve positioning and locking.

[0029] A top pin 64 is slidably connected between the base plate 61 and the gear plate 62. The top pin 64 is a rectangular rod. A groove is provided on the base plate 61. The top pin 64 is slidably connected to the base plate 61 through the groove. A limit post 65 is welded to the top of the top pin 64. The limit post 65 is located in the groove 63. The shape of the limit post 65 is adapted to the groove 63. When the top pin 64 moves upward, the limit post 65 slides in the groove 63, restricting the movement trajectory of the top pin 64.

[0030] A gear 66 is provided on one side of the base 21. The gear 66 meshes with the gear disk 62. A servo motor 67 is provided on one side of the gear 66. The gear 66 is mounted on the side of the base 21, located on the same plane as the gear disk 62 and meshing with each other. The central shaft of the gear 66 is fixed on the base 21 by a bearing seat to ensure its stable rotation. The servo motor 67 is bolted to the side of the protective cover 3. Its output shaft is keyed to the central shaft of the gear 66. When the servo motor 67 is powered on, it can drive the gear 66 to rotate, thereby driving the gear disk 62 to rotate.

[0031] When it is necessary to fix the umbilical cable 41, the servo motor 67 drives the gear 66 to rotate, which in turn drives the gear plate 62 to rotate. The limiting post 65 slides along the groove 63, which drives the top pin 64 to move, thereby fixing the umbilical cable 41. When unlocking, the servo motor 67 reverses to contact and lock.

[0032] Specifically, the robot body 1 is provided on the other side of the base 21. The two are detachably connected by locking nut 22. The robot body 1 has a connection port 11 inside. The connection port 11 is a standard electrical interface for connecting the plug 42 on the umbilical cable 41.

[0033] Specifically, several locking nuts 22 are distributed around the periphery of the base 21. The locking nuts 22 are used to fix the robot body 1. Four bases are evenly distributed on the right edge of the base 21. A through hole is opened at the corresponding position on the bottom of the robot body 1. The locking nuts 22 are screwed into the threaded hole of the base 21 through the through hole of the base and the robot body 1, so as to firmly fix the robot body 1 on the base 21.

[0034] Furthermore, a protective cover 3 is threadedly connected to one side of the base 21. The protective cover 3 has a cylindrical shell structure and is threadedly connected to the base 21 by bolts, covering the connection port 11 of the robot body 1 and part of the internal structure to prevent dust, moisture and other substances from entering.

[0035] Furthermore, a wiring harness assembly 4 is provided on one side of the base 21. The wiring harness assembly 4 includes a plug 42 that is inserted into the connection port 11. The plug 42 is a cylindrical connector that is plugged into and unplugged into the connection port 11 inside the robot body 1. An umbilical cable 41 is provided on one side of the plug 42. The umbilical cable 41 is a multi-core composite cable. One end is injection molded and connected to the plug 42, and the other end extends to an external device. The umbilical cable 41 is fixed by a locking assembly 6.

[0036] It should be noted that the outer wall of the umbilical cable 41 is provided with a sealing component 5. The sealing component 5 includes an annular airbag 51 sleeved on the outer wall of the umbilical cable 41. The annular airbag 51 is a hollow rubber ring with an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the umbilical cable 41. It is tightly sleeved on the outer wall of the umbilical cable 41 by interference fit. The outer wall of the annular airbag 51 is provided with an inflation nozzle 52. The inflation nozzle 52 is a one-way valve structure and is connected to an external air source through an air tube.

[0037] When in use, air is inflated into the annular airbag 51. After the airbag expands, it adheres tightly to the surface of the umbilical cable 41 and the surrounding structure, forming a sealing layer that effectively isolates the external environment.

[0038] Working steps: 1. Pass the umbilical cable 41 through the locking assembly 6, so that the plug 42 at one end of the umbilical cable 41 is inserted into the connection port 11 inside the robot body 1.

[0039] 2. The umbilical cable 41 is locked and fixed by adjusting components such as the toothed disc 62 in the locking assembly 6 of the mechanism;

[0040] 3. A ring-shaped airbag 51 is fitted onto the outer wall of the umbilical cord cable 41. The ring-shaped airbag 51 is inflated through the air inlet 52 to make it fit tightly against the outer wall of the umbilical cord cable 41, forming a seal to prevent water from seeping in.

[0041] 4. During disassembly, deflate the annular airbag 51 and drive the servo motor 67 to flip it over, releasing the lock on the umbilical cable 41. Then, unplug the plug 42 and remove it.

[0042] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An underwater robot umbilical cable holder, comprising a base (21), characterized in that, A locking assembly (6) is provided on one side of the base (21). The locking assembly (6) includes a base plate (61) welded to one side of the base (21). A gear plate (62) is rotatably connected to one side of the base plate (61). A groove (63) is provided on the top of the gear plate (62). A top pin (64) is slidably connected between the base plate (61) and the gear disk (62). A limit post (65) is welded to the top of the top pin (64). The limit post (65) is located in the groove (63). A gear (66) is provided on one side of the base (21). The gear (66) meshes with the gear disk (62). A servo motor (67) is provided on one side of the gear (66).

2. The underwater robot umbilical cable holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robot body (1) is provided on the other side of the base (21), and the robot body (1) has a connection port (11) inside.

3. The underwater robot umbilical cable holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base (21) has a plurality of locking nuts (22) distributed around its periphery, and the locking nuts (22) are used at least to fix it to the robot body (1).

4. The underwater robot umbilical cable holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, A protective cover (3) is threaded onto one side of the base (21).

5. The underwater robot umbilical cable holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, A wire harness assembly (4) is provided on one side of the base (21). The wire harness assembly (4) includes a plug (42) inserted into the connector (11). An umbilical cable (41) is provided on one side of the plug (42). The umbilical cable (41) is fixed by a locking assembly (6).

6. The underwater robot umbilical cable holder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the umbilical cable (41) is provided with a sealing assembly (5), the sealing assembly (5) includes an annular airbag (51) sleeved on the outer wall of the umbilical cable (41), and the outer wall of the annular airbag (51) is provided with an inflation nozzle (52).

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