A marine sonar stabilization vehicle

By designing a shipborne sonar stabilization vehicle, and employing a U-shaped fixing ring, a 180-degree stabilizing ring, and a quick-change connecting arm, the stability and depth adjustment issues of sonar installation on ships were solved, achieving applicability to multiple ship types and low-cost detection.

CN224511386UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17自然资源部宁德海洋中心(自然资源部宁德海洋预报台)

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
自然资源部宁德海洋中心(自然资源部宁德海洋预报台)
Filing Date
2025-09-01
Publication Date
2026-07-17

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Abstract

This utility model relates to a marine sonar stabilization carrier, comprising a connecting rod, an upper fixing component disposed at the upper end of the connecting rod, and a lower fixing component disposed at the lower end of the connecting rod; the upper fixing component includes a fixing flange rod and an L-shaped fixing plate. The purpose of this utility model is to provide a marine sonar stabilization carrier that can solve the problems of insufficient support stability of sonar monitoring devices during ship use, high costs for depth adjustment, and limited applicability to various ship types. The upper fixing component and F-shaped locking component of this utility model have a wide adjustment range, allowing for installation along the hull of different ship types. The overall device is safe to operate, saves detection costs, has a small footprint, is easy to carry, and has a wide range of applications, suitable for various ship deck environments.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine sonar technology, specifically to a marine sonar stabilization vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A ship-mounted sonar is a device that vertically lowers a sonar array into the water from a research vessel to detect underwater targets. For a long time, dipping sonars were primarily mounted on fixed marine platforms, entering the water from their stationary position. In recent years, with technological advancements, dipping sonars, due to their advantages such as good assemblability, strong detection capabilities, and flexible use, have gradually begun to be mounted on ships, thus necessitating an urgent solution to the problem of their onboard installation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a marine sonar stabilization carrier that can solve the problems of insufficient support stability of sonar monitoring devices during ship use, high cost of depth adjustment, and limited applicability to a single ship type.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a marine sonar stabilization device, comprising a connecting rod, an upper fixing assembly disposed at the upper end of the connecting rod, and a lower fixing assembly disposed at the lower end of the connecting rod; the upper fixing assembly comprises a fixing flange rod and an L-shaped fixing plate; the L-shaped fixing plate comprises a transverse portion overlapping the upper side of the hull and a vertical portion extending to the outer side of the hull, the transverse portion being provided with a plurality of F-shaped locking assemblies fixed to the hull; the lower end of the fixing flange rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting rod, and a plurality of U-shaped fixing rings are snapped into the upper side wall of the fixing flange rod, the ends of the U-shaped fixing rings being locked to the vertical portion of the L-shaped fixing plate by anti-loosening nuts; the lower fixing assembly comprises a sonar connecting arm and a lower flange of the connecting arm disposed at the lower end of the sonar connecting arm, the lower flange of the connecting arm being used to connect the sonar probe.

[0005] Furthermore, the upper end of the sonar connecting arm is connected to the lower end of the connecting rod via a quick-change connecting arm.

[0006] Furthermore, the lower outer periphery of the sonar connecting arm is provided with several 180-degree stabilizing rings arranged in a ring array.

[0007] Furthermore, the L-shaped fixing plate is provided with a locking nut for locking the sonar host on its transverse portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the F-type locking assembly includes an L-shaped rod, a support arm, and a locking screw; one end of the L-shaped rod is fixedly connected to an L-shaped fixing plate, the support arm is fixedly connected to the L-shaped rod, and the end of the support arm is threaded with a locking screw, and the end of the locking screw is provided with a locking base that cooperates with the lower side of the hull.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0010] This invention stabilizes the verticality of the vehicle through the U-shaped fixing ring in the upper fixing component and the horizontal stability adjustment through the 180-degree stabilizing ring in the lower fixing component, thereby achieving attitude stability of the sonar underwater. In addition, the depth of the sonar can be adjusted through the quick-change connecting arm.

[0011] The upper fixing component and F-type locking component of this utility model have a wide adjustment range and can be applied to the installation along the hull of different ship types. The overall device is safe to operate, saves detection costs, has a small volume, is easy to carry, and has a wide range of applications, suitable for various ship deck environments. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the upper fixing component of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a front view of the fixed flange rod structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a top view of the upper fixing component of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a front view structural diagram of the quick-change connecting rod of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a front view structural diagram of the lower fixing component of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a top view of the F-type locking assembly of this utility model.

[0019] Labeling Explanation: 1. Upper Fixing Component, 2. Connecting Rod, 3. Lower Fixing Component, 4. F-Type Locking Component, 5. L-Type Rod, 6. Support Arm, 7. Locking Screw, 8. Anti-loosening Nut, 9. U-Shaped Fixing Ring, 10. Fixing Flange Rod, 11. Locking Nut, 12. L-Shaped Fixing Plate, 13. Flange Through Hole, 14. Quick-Change Connecting Arm, 15. Sonar Connecting Arm, 16. 180-Degree Stabilizing Ring, 17. Lower Flange of Connecting Arm, 18. Boat Edge Model, 19. Locking Chassis, 20. Upper Flange of Connecting Arm, 21. Lower Flange of Connecting Rod, 22. Upper Flange of Connecting Rod, 23. Lower Flange of Fixing Flange Rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0021] like Figures 1 to 7The diagram shown is a schematic representation of an embodiment of a marine sonar stabilization vehicle provided by this utility model.

[0022] A marine sonar stabilization vehicle includes a connecting rod 2, an upper fixing component 1 disposed at the upper end of the connecting rod 2, and a lower fixing component 3 disposed at the lower end of the connecting rod 2.

[0023] The upper fixing component 1 includes a fixing flange rod 10 and an L-shaped fixing plate 12;

[0024] The L-shaped fixing plate 12 includes a horizontal part that overlaps the upper side of the ship's edge and a vertical part that extends to the outer side of the ship's hull. The horizontal part is provided with a number of F-shaped locking components 4 that are fixed to the ship's edge. The upper fixing component 1 is horizontally aligned with the ship's edge through the L-shaped fixing plate 12 and is locked and fixed by the F-shaped locking components 4.

[0025] The lower end of the fixed flange rod 10 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting rod 2, and several U-shaped fixing rings 9 are snapped into the upper side wall of the fixed flange rod 10. The ends of the U-shaped fixing rings 9 are locked onto the vertical part of the L-shaped fixing plate 12 by anti-loosening nuts 8. The ends of the U-shaped fixing rings 9 are provided with threaded parts that cooperate with the anti-loosening nuts 8.

[0026] The fixed flange rod 10 and the L-shaped fixed plate 12 are vertically fixed by three vertically evenly distributed U-shaped fixing rings 9, and the upper and lower fixing positions are adjustable.

[0027] The fixed flange rod 10 has a flange through hole 13 in the middle for internal wiring of the sonar cable.

[0028] The sonar cable can be housed within the overall carrier through the flange through-hole 13 of the upper fixing component 1, effectively protecting the cable from water flow and other external factors from collision and scratches, thereby ensuring the safe transmission of data.

[0029] The lower fixing assembly 3 includes a sonar connecting arm 15 and a connecting arm lower flange 17 disposed at the lower end of the sonar connecting arm 15. The connecting arm lower flange 17 is used to connect the sonar probe.

[0030] The upper end of the sonar connecting arm 15 is connected to the lower end of the connecting rod 2 via a quick-change connecting arm 14. The quick-change connecting arm 14 is connected to the lower flange 23 of the fixed flange rod 10 via the upper flange 22 of the connecting rod, and to the upper flange 20 of the connecting arm of the sonar connecting arm 15 via the lower flange 21 of the connecting rod. The quick-change connecting arm 14 can be replaced according to the sonar detection depth.

[0031] The lower outer periphery of the sonar connecting arm 15 is provided with several 180-degree stabilizing rings 16 arranged in a ring array.

[0032] The left and right rings of the 180-degree stabilizing ring 16 are each attached to a marine adjustment rope. The marine adjustment rope stabilizes the underwater attitude of the sonar, and its tension is used to reduce vibration at the end of the vehicle. The middle ring of the 180-degree stabilizing ring 16 is placed on one side of the hull to prevent the sonar from colliding with the hull during sonar deployment and retrieval, thus protecting the sonar's safety.

[0033] The L-shaped fixing plate 12 has a locking nut 11 on its horizontal part for locking the sonar main unit. The locking nut 11 is an M10 nut.

[0034] The F-type locking assembly 4 includes an L-shaped rod 5, a support arm 6, and a locking screw; one end of the L-shaped rod 5 is fixedly connected to the L-shaped fixing plate 12, the support arm 6 is fixedly connected to the L-shaped rod 5, and the end of the support arm 6 is threaded with a locking screw, and the end of the locking screw is provided with a locking base 19 that cooperates with the lower side of the hull.

[0035] All F-type locking components 4 are made of SUS316 material to ensure reliable structural strength.

[0036] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving terms such as "primary," "secondary," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "primary" or "secondary" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly and specifically defined.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A marine sonar stability vehicle, characterized by: It includes a connecting rod (2), an upper fixing component (1) disposed at the upper end of the connecting rod (2), and a lower fixing component (3) disposed at the lower end of the connecting rod (2). The upper fixing component (1) includes a fixing flange rod (10) and an L-shaped fixing plate (12); The L-shaped fixing plate (12) includes a transverse part that overlaps the upper side of the ship's edge and a vertical part that extends to the outer side of the ship's hull. The transverse part is provided with several F-shaped locking components (4) that are fixed to the ship's edge. The lower end of the fixed flange rod (10) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting rod (2), and several U-shaped fixing rings (9) are snapped onto the upper side wall of the fixed flange rod (10). The ends of the U-shaped fixing rings (9) are locked onto the vertical part of the L-shaped fixing plate (12) by anti-loosening nuts (8). The lower fixing assembly (3) includes a sonar connecting arm (15) and a connecting arm lower flange (17) disposed at the lower end of the sonar connecting arm (15). The connecting arm lower flange (17) is used to connect the sonar probe. The lower outer periphery of the sonar connecting arm (15) is provided with several 180-degree stabilizing rings (16) arranged in a ring array.

2. Marine sonar stability vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the sonar connecting arm (15) is connected to the lower end of the connecting rod (2) via a quick-change connecting arm (14).

3. The marine sonar stability vehicle of claim 1, wherein: The L-shaped fixing plate (12) is provided with a locking nut (11) for locking the sonar host on its transverse part.

4. The marine sonar stability vehicle of any one of claims 1-3, wherein: The F-type locking assembly (4) includes an L-shaped rod (5), a support arm (6), and a locking screw; One end of the L-shaped rod (5) is fixedly connected to the L-shaped fixing plate (12), and the support arm (6) is fixedly connected to the L-shaped rod (5). A locking screw (7) is threaded through the end of the arm, and a locking base (19) that cooperates with the lower side of the ship's edge is provided at the end of the locking screw (7).