An underwater intelligent detection device
By combining sonar equipment with unmanned vessels and using a hoisting mechanism for fixed connection, the problems of high cost, high safety risk and low efficiency of traditional underwater detection devices are solved, achieving low-cost, low-risk and high-efficiency underwater detection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGKE TANHAI (SHENZHEN) MARINE TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional underwater intelligent detection devices rely on manned vessels to perform underwater detection tasks, which are costly, pose high safety risks, and have low detection efficiency.
By combining sonar equipment with an unmanned surface vessel (USV) and fixing them together using a hoisting mechanism, an underwater intelligent detection device is formed, which includes a catamaran USV, sonar equipment, and a hoisting mechanism to ensure that it does not loosen or fall off during underwater detection.
It reduced costs and safety risks, optimized detection efficiency, and enabled underwater detection missions that do not require personnel to follow.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine exploration equipment technology, and more specifically, to an underwater intelligent exploration device. Background Technology
[0002] Underwater detection technology is playing an increasingly significant role in aquaculture monitoring, ship and yacht maintenance, fire fighting and rescue, scientific research, underwater archaeology, underwater photography, and diving recreation. However, traditional underwater intelligent detection devices rely on manned vessels for underwater detection missions, which suffer from high costs, high safety risks, and low detection efficiency.
[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides an underwater intelligent detection device that can combine sonar equipment with unmanned vessels, thereby reducing costs, reducing safety risks, and optimizing detection efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides an underwater intelligent detection device that can combine sonar equipment with unmanned vessels, thereby reducing costs, reducing safety risks and optimizing detection efficiency.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an underwater intelligent detection device, the improvement of which is that the underwater intelligent detection device includes a catamaran unmanned vessel, a sonar device and a hoisting mechanism; the catamaran unmanned vessel is fixedly installed on the top of the hoisting mechanism; the sonar device is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mechanism;
[0006] The hoisting mechanism includes a hoisting bracket and a steel wire rope; the hoisting bracket includes a channel rail, a supporting vertical rod, a supporting diagonal rod, and a bottom support component; the bottom of the channel rail is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting vertical rod, and the top of the channel rail is fixedly connected to the catamaran unmanned surface vessel; the bottom of the supporting vertical rod is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom support component; the supporting diagonal rod is fixedly installed between the top of the bottom support component and the middle position of the supporting vertical rod; the bottom of the bottom support component is fixedly connected to the sonar equipment; the steel wire rope is fixedly connected between the middle position of the bottom support component and the catamaran unmanned surface vessel.
[0007] In the above structure, the catamaran unmanned surface vessel includes a control box, a connecting bend, a first pontoon structure, and a second pontoon structure; the bottom of the control box is fixedly connected to the top of the track; the connecting bend is fixedly connected between one side of the control box and the top of the first pontoon structure, and between the other side of the control box and the top of the second pontoon structure.
[0008] In the above structure, the underwater intelligent detection device is provided with fixing bolts, the two sides of the groove rail are provided with first fixing mounting holes, the bottom of the control box is provided with a snap-fit structure, the snap-fit structure is snapped into the groove rail, and the fixing bolts pass through the first fixing mounting holes and the snap-fit structure in sequence.
[0009] In the above structure, the underwater intelligent detection device is also provided with a fixed flange, and the bottom support is provided with second fixed mounting holes at both ends. The fixed flange is embedded in the second fixed mounting holes, and the bottom of the fixed flange is fixedly connected to the top of the sonar device.
[0010] In the above structure, a first hook and a second hook are welded to the top of the bottom support member; the first hook and the second hook are respectively located on both sides of the middle position of the bottom support member.
[0011] In the above structure, the wire rope is provided in two sets. One set of wire rope is connected between the head end of the first pontoon structure and the first hook, and between the head end of the second pontoon structure and the second hook; the other set of wire rope is connected between the tail end of the first pontoon structure and the second hook, and between the tail end of the second pontoon structure and the second hook.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by fixing the hoisting structure between the catamaran unmanned vessel and the sonar equipment, this utility model can combine the sonar equipment with the catamaran unmanned vessel, so that no personnel are needed to follow during the underwater detection mission. Compared with the traditional underwater intelligent detection device that uses manned vessels to perform underwater detection missions, it can reduce costs, reduce safety risks and optimize detection efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an underwater intelligent detection device according to the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hoisting support for an underwater intelligent detection device according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0016] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connections / linkages involved in the patent do not simply refer to direct contact between components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this utility model can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.
[0017] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model discloses an underwater intelligent detection device, which includes a catamaran unmanned surface vessel (USV), a sonar device 6, and a hoisting mechanism. The USV is fixedly installed on the top of the hoisting mechanism; the sonar device 6 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mechanism; the hoisting mechanism includes a hoisting bracket 7 and a steel wire rope 5; the hoisting bracket 7 includes a channel rail 701, a supporting vertical rod 703, a supporting diagonal rod 704, and a bottom support member 702; the bottom of the channel rail 701 is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting vertical rod 703, and the top of the channel rail 701 is fixedly connected to the USV; the bottom of the supporting vertical rod 703 is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom support member 702; the supporting diagonal rod 704 is fixedly installed between the top of the bottom support member 702 and the middle position of the supporting vertical rod 703; the bottom of the bottom support member 702 is fixedly connected to the sonar device 6; and the steel wire rope 5 is fixedly connected between the middle position of the bottom support member 702 and the USV.
[0018] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the sonar device 6, as the core detection unit, emits sound waves and receives echo pulses to detect underwater terrain, obstacles, and targets. It then converts the echo pulse signals into digital signals and sends them to the server of the catamaran unmanned surface vessel (USV) for three-dimensional imaging of the underwater environment. The USV, through its propulsion system, autonomously navigates to propel the sonar device 6 to cover the target water area and receives the detection data from the sonar device 6 to generate three-dimensional images of the underwater environment. The hoisting mechanism is used to securely connect the USV and the sonar device 6 to ensure intelligent underwater detection. During underwater detection missions, the connection between the catamaran unmanned surface vessel (USV) and the sonar equipment 6 will not become loose, detached, or displaced, thus preventing inaccurate detection data. Specifically, the hoisting mechanism includes a hoisting bracket 7 and a steel wire rope 5. Further, the hoisting bracket 7 includes a channel rail 701, a supporting vertical rod 703, a supporting diagonal rod 704, and a bottom support member 702. The channel rail 701 provides necessary mechanical support and a mounting surface for the connection between the USV and the hoisting bracket 7; the bottom support member 702 provides support for the connection between the hoisting bracket 7 and the sonar equipment 6. The system provides necessary mechanical support and mounting surfaces. The bottom support 702, support vertical rod 703, and support diagonal rod 704 together form multiple triangular frames, which possess excellent mechanical stability and can effectively resist lateral forces (such as water flow impact and hull swaying), ensuring that the sonar equipment 6 will not swing significantly or collide with the hull. Simultaneously, it directly transfers most of the equipment's weight to the unmanned vessel. The steel cable 5, taut between the catamaran unmanned vessel and the bottom support 702, can share some of the equipment's weight and water flow impact, distributing the force to both ends of the catamaran unmanned vessel, thus preventing... All loads are concentrated at the connection between the track 701 and the catamaran unmanned vessel, greatly optimizing the stress distribution on the hull and preventing damage to the device due to long-term stress concentration. In the specific implementation of this utility model, the underwater intelligent detection device is fixedly connected between the catamaran unmanned vessel and the sonar device 6 by the hoisting structure, so that the sonar device 6 and the catamaran unmanned vessel can be combined. This allows the device to perform underwater detection tasks without the need for personnel to follow it. Compared with traditional underwater intelligent detection devices that use manned vessels to perform underwater detection tasks, this can reduce costs, reduce safety risks, and optimize detection efficiency.
[0019] Continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, the catamaran unmanned surface vessel includes a control box 1, a connecting bend 2, a first float structure 3, and a second float structure 4; the bottom of the control box 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the channel rail 701; the connecting bend 2 is fixedly connected between one side of the control box 1 and the top of the first float structure 3, and between the other side of the control box 1 and the top of the second float structure 4.
[0020] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the control box 1, as the core control unit of the catamaran unmanned vessel, includes a main control computer, communication equipment, power supply system, etc., and is used to control the navigation of the underwater intelligent detection device, process the detection data, and generate three-dimensional images of the underwater environment; the connecting bend 2 is used to connect the control box 1 with the first float structure 3 / second float structure 4, and the interior of the connecting bend 2 is hollow to provide space for the wiring between the first float structure 3 / second float structure 4 and the control box 1; the first float structure 3 and the second float structure 4 are used to provide buoyancy to ensure that the hull floats on the water surface, and the tail of the first float structure 3 and the second float structure 4 are both equipped with thrusters to provide power for the navigation of the entire underwater intelligent detection device. As a preferred embodiment, the battery pack and motor combination of the thruster serve as the power source, and photovoltaic panels are used to supplement the battery pack with electricity; in addition, the bow and stern ends of the first float structure 3 and the second float structure 4 are provided with mooring points for connecting the steel wire rope 5.
[0021] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the underwater intelligent detection device is equipped with fixing bolts, the two sides of the groove 701 are provided with first fixing mounting holes 707, the bottom of the control box 1 is provided with a snap-fit structure, the snap-fit structure is snapped in the groove 701, and the fixing bolt passes through the first fixing mounting holes 707 and the snap-fit structure in sequence.
[0022] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the design of the fixing bolt, the first fixing mounting hole 707, and the snap-fit structure is used to securely connect the control box 1 of the catamaran unmanned vessel to the groove rail 701 of the hoisting bracket 7, so as to ensure that the two will not loosen, fall off, or shift during the execution of underwater exploration missions.
[0023] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the underwater intelligent detection device is also equipped with a fixed flange. The bottom support 702 has second fixed mounting holes 708 at both ends. The fixed flange is embedded in the second fixed mounting holes 708, and the bottom of the fixed flange is fixedly connected to the top of the sonar device 6.
[0024] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the design of the fixed flange and the second fixed mounting hole 708 is to securely connect the sonar device 6 to the bottom support 702 of the hoisting bracket 7, so as to ensure that the two will not loosen, fall off or shift during the underwater exploration mission.
[0025] Reference Figure 1As shown, a first hook 705 and a second hook 706 are welded to the top of the bottom support 702; the first hook 705 and the second hook 706 are respectively located on both sides of the middle position of the bottom support 702; the wire rope 5 is provided in two sets, one set of wire rope 5 is connected between the head end of the first float structure 3 and the first hook 705 and between the head end of the second float structure 4 and the second hook 706; the other set of wire rope 5 is connected between the tail end of the first float structure 3 and the second hook 706 and between the tail end of the second float structure 4 and the second hook 706.
[0026] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the first hook 705 and the second hook 706 are designed to securely connect the wire rope 5 to the bottom support 702, so as to share part of the weight of the underwater intelligent detection device and the impact force of the water flow.
[0027] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.
Claims
1. An underwater intelligent detection device, characterized in that, The underwater intelligent detection device includes a catamaran unmanned surface vessel, sonar equipment, and a hoisting mechanism; the catamaran unmanned surface vessel is fixedly installed on the top of the hoisting mechanism; the sonar equipment is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mechanism. The hoisting mechanism includes a hoisting bracket and a steel wire rope; the hoisting bracket includes a channel rail, a supporting vertical rod, a supporting diagonal rod, and a bottom support component; the bottom of the channel rail is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting vertical rod, and the top of the channel rail is fixedly connected to the catamaran unmanned surface vessel; the bottom of the supporting vertical rod is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom support component; the supporting diagonal rod is fixedly installed between the top of the bottom support component and the middle position of the supporting vertical rod; the bottom of the bottom support component is fixedly connected to the sonar equipment; the steel wire rope is fixedly connected between the middle position of the bottom support component and the catamaran unmanned surface vessel.
2. The underwater intelligent detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The catamaran unmanned surface vessel includes a control box, a connecting bend, a first pontoon structure, and a second pontoon structure; the bottom of the control box is fixedly connected to the top of the track; the connecting bend is fixedly connected between one side of the control box and the top of the first pontoon structure, and between the other side of the control box and the top of the second pontoon structure.
3. The underwater intelligent detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The underwater intelligent detection device is equipped with fixing bolts, and the two sides of the groove rail are provided with first fixing mounting holes. The bottom of the control box is provided with a snap-fit structure, which is snapped into the groove rail, and the fixing bolts pass through the first fixing mounting holes and the snap-fit structure in sequence.
4. The underwater intelligent detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The underwater intelligent detection device is also equipped with a fixed flange. The bottom support has second fixed mounting holes at both ends. The fixed flange is embedded in the second fixed mounting holes, and the bottom of the fixed flange is fixedly connected to the top of the sonar device.
5. The underwater intelligent detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom support is welded with a first hook and a second hook at its top; the first hook and the second hook are located on both sides of the middle position of the bottom support.
6. The underwater intelligent detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wire rope is provided in two sets. One set of wire rope is connected between the head end of the first pontoon structure and the first hook, and between the head end of the second pontoon structure and the second hook; the other set of wire rope is connected between the tail end of the first pontoon structure and the second hook, and between the tail end of the second pontoon structure and the second hook.