A towed detection device
By designing a rotating frame, an angle adjustment mechanism, and a guiding mechanism, the problem of unstable movement of towed detection equipment in seawater was solved, achieving stable movement and detection effects in the water.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU REDBIRD HELICOPTER REMOTE SENSING TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing towed detection equipment has an unstable trajectory in seawater and is difficult to maintain a stable direction of movement.
The structure is designed with a rotating frame, an angle adjustment mechanism, a guide mechanism, and a guide plate. By adjusting the relative angle between the rotating frame and the frame body, combined with the guide plate guidance device, the instrument can move stably in the water, ensuring that the installation position of the detection instrument works stably in the predetermined direction.
It improves the directional stability of the towed detection device in water, ensuring that the detection instrument can work stably in the predetermined direction and enhancing the detection effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of towed detection equipment, and more specifically, it relates to a towed detection device. Background Technology
[0002] Towed exploration equipment is frequently used at sea. The exploration equipment, which carries the detector, is usually made into a towed body. The towed body is usually connected to a ship or aircraft via cables, enabling the exploration equipment to carry out exploration work at sea.
[0003] Existing towed detection equipment typically exhibits random movement trajectories in seawater, making it difficult for the towed body to maintain a stable direction of movement in the water. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a towed detection device to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the towed body is difficult to maintain a stable direction of movement in water.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A towed detection device is provided, comprising: a frame, a rotating frame, a first angle adjustment mechanism, a traction part, a mounting position, and a guiding mechanism; the rotating frame is rotatably mounted on the frame about a first axis; the first angle adjustment mechanism can adjust the relative rotation angle between the rotating frame and the frame; the guiding mechanism is used to guide the frame to move in a predetermined direction in water; the traction part is used to connect with an external rope; the traction part is mounted on the rotating frame; the mounting position is used to mount a detector; the mounting position is located on the frame; the mounting position is located between the rotating frame and the guiding mechanism.
[0006] Furthermore, the first angle adjustment mechanism includes: a plurality of first positioning holes formed on the frame, a second positioning hole formed on the rotating frame, and a first positioning pin passing through the second positioning hole and any of the first positioning holes.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes: a horizontal wing; the horizontal wing is flat; the horizontal wing is parallel to the predetermined direction; the horizontal wing is disposed on the frame.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes: a depth-fixing wing; the front end of the depth-fixing wing is tilted downward along the predetermined direction.
[0009] Furthermore, the depth-fixing wing is flat.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes: a second angle adjustment mechanism; the depth-fixing wing is rotatably mounted on the frame about a second axis; the second angle adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the relative rotation angle between the depth-fixing wing and the predetermined direction.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes: a beacon frame and a third angle adjustment mechanism; the beacon frame is rotatably mounted on the rotating frame about a third axis; the third angle adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the relative angle between the beacon frame and the rotating frame.
[0012] Furthermore, the third angle adjustment mechanism includes: a plurality of third positioning holes formed on the rotating frame, a fourth positioning hole formed on the beacon frame, and a second positioning pin passing through the fourth positioning hole and any of the third positioning holes.
[0013] Furthermore, the guiding mechanism includes: a first guide plate and a second guide plate; the first guide plate and the second guide plate are both flat; the first guide plate and the second guide plate are arranged perpendicular to each other; the first guide plate and the second guide plate are parallel to the predetermined direction.
[0014] Furthermore, it also includes: a first side wing and a second side wing; the first side wing and the second side wing are both flat; the first side wing and the second side wing are parallel to the predetermined direction; the frame is located between the first side wing and the second side wing.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the towed detection device provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the towed detection device provided by this utility model has a rotating frame rotatably mounted on a frame body around a first axis; during the rotation of the rotating frame around the first axis, the rotating frame can rotate relative to the frame body; an external rope on the ship (or aircraft) can be connected to the rotating frame through a traction unit, and the external rope can pull the rotating frame and the frame body forward in the water; a first angle adjustment mechanism can adjust the relative rotation angle between the rotating frame and the frame body; when the relative angle between the rotating frame and the frame body changes, the traction direction of the rotating frame on the frame body will change when the external rope pulls the rotating frame; a mounting position is provided on the frame body, and an external detector can be installed at the mounting position; a guide mechanism is provided on the frame body, and when the external rope pulls the frame body to navigate in the water, the guide mechanism can guide the frame body to move in a predetermined direction F, improving the stability of the frame body's course in the water; the mounting position is located between the rotating frame and the guide mechanism, which facilitates the protection of the detector at the mounting position by the rotating frame and the guide mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the towing detection device provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the towing detection device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 3A top view schematic diagram of the towing detection device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the towing detection device provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0020] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:
[0021] 1-Frame; 11-Mounting position; 2-Rotating frame; 21-Traction unit; 3-Guiding mechanism; 31-First guide plate; 32-Second guide plate; 41-Horizontal wing; 42-Depth-fixing wing; 43-First side wing; 44-Second side wing; 51-Beacon frame; 52-External beacon; 53-Detector; 61-First angle adjustment mechanism; 611-First positioning hole; 612-Second positioning hole; 62-Second angle adjustment mechanism; 63-Third angle adjustment mechanism; 631-Third positioning hole; F-Predetermined direction. Detailed Implementation
[0022] It should be noted that the specific embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0023] It should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or". For example, A / B can mean A or B. The "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Here, A and B can be singular or plural, respectively.
[0024] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" or "attached to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component. When a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component.
[0025] It should be noted that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.
[0027] It should be noted that the term "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0028] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 The towed detection device provided by this utility model will now be described. The towed detection device includes: a frame 1, a rotating frame 2, a first angle adjustment mechanism 61, a traction part 21, a mounting position 11, and a guide mechanism 3; the rotating frame 2 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 around a first axis; the first angle adjustment mechanism 61 can adjust the relative rotation angle between the rotating frame 2 and the frame 1; the guide mechanism 3 is used to guide the frame 1 to move in a predetermined direction F in the water; the traction part 21 is used to connect with an external rope; the traction part 21 is mounted on the rotating frame 2; the mounting position 11 is used to mount the detector 53; the mounting position 11 is mounted on the frame 1; the mounting position 11 is located between the rotating frame 2 and the guide mechanism 3.
[0029] Thus, the rotating frame 2 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 around the first axis; during the rotation of the rotating frame 2 around the first axis, the rotating frame 2 can rotate relative to the frame 1; the external rope on the ship (or aircraft) can be connected to the rotating frame 2 through the traction part 21, and the external rope can pull the rotating frame 2 and the frame 1 forward in the water; the first angle adjustment mechanism 61 can adjust the relative rotation angle between the rotating frame 2 and the frame 1; when the relative angle between the rotating frame 2 and the frame 1 changes, the traction direction of the rotating frame 2 on the frame 1 will change when the external rope pulls the rotating frame 2; the frame 1 is provided with a mounting position 11, and the external detector 53 can be installed in the mounting position 11; the frame 1 is provided with a guide mechanism 3, and when the external rope pulls the frame 1 to navigate in the water, the guide mechanism 3 can guide the frame 1 to move forward in a predetermined direction F, improving the stability of the frame 1's course in the water; the mounting position 11 is located between the rotating frame 2 and the guide mechanism 3, so that the detector 53 on the mounting position 11 can be protected by the rotating frame 2 and the guide mechanism 3.
[0030] In one embodiment, the first axis is perpendicular to a predetermined direction F.
[0031] In one embodiment, the predetermined direction F is set horizontally.
[0032] In one embodiment, the traction part 21 is a traction hole formed on the rotating frame 2. In this way, an external rope can pass through the traction hole and pull the rotating frame 2.
[0033] In one embodiment, the rotating frame 2 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 around a first rotating shaft, the axis of which is the first axis.
[0034] In one embodiment, the mounting position 11 is any one of the following: a region on the surface of the frame 1, a space outside the surface of the frame 1, a groove on the frame 1, or a cavity on the frame 1.
[0035] In one embodiment, detector 53 is a sonar.
[0036] In one embodiment, the number of guide mechanisms 3 is multiple.
[0037] In one embodiment, the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are parallel to each other.
[0038] In one embodiment, the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are respectively set horizontally.
[0039] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towing detection device provided by this utility model, the first angle adjustment mechanism 61 includes: a plurality of first positioning holes 611 formed on the frame 1, a second positioning hole 612 formed on the rotating frame 2, and a first positioning pin passing through the second positioning hole 612 and any one of the first positioning holes 611. Thus, when the first positioning pin passes through the second positioning hole 612 and any one of the first positioning holes 611, the rotating frame 2 and the frame 1 can be locked; the first positioning pin can be inserted to cooperate with different first positioning holes 611; when the first positioning pin is inserted into different first positioning holes 611, the rotating frame 2 can be locked at different rotation angles.
[0040] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, it further includes: a horizontal wing 41; the horizontal wing 41 is flat; the horizontal wing 41 is parallel to the predetermined direction F; the horizontal wing 41 is mounted on the frame 1. Thus, when the horizontal wing 41 moves in the water, it can maintain the heading of the frame 1 towards the predetermined direction F.
[0041] In one embodiment, in this application, "the flat object is parallel to the predetermined direction F" can be understood as: assuming that the extension direction of a predetermined straight line is the predetermined direction F, the flat object is parallel to the predetermined straight line.
[0042] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, it further includes: a depth-fixing wing 42; the front end of the depth-fixing wing 42 is tilted downward along a predetermined direction F. Thus, since the external rope is usually connected to the hull of a ship (or an aircraft in the air) on the water surface, the frame 1 is easily subjected to an upward tilting force. When the frame 1 enters the water, the downward-tilting depth-fixing wing 42 at the front end can guide the frame 1 to move downward, facilitating the maintenance of the frame 1's depth in the water.
[0043] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, the depth-fixing wing 42 is flat. Thus, the flat-shaped depth-fixing wing 42 has a simple structure.
[0044] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, it further includes: a second angle adjustment mechanism 62; a depth-fixing wing 42 rotatably mounted on the frame 1 around a second axis; the second angle adjustment mechanism 62 can adjust the relative rotation angle between the depth-fixing wing 42 and the predetermined direction F. Thus, after the second angle adjustment mechanism 62 adjusts the relative angle between the depth-fixing wing 42 and the predetermined direction F, the downward guiding force of the depth-fixing wing 42 on the frame 1 will change, allowing the user to select different tilt angles of the depth-fixing wing 42 according to different scenarios.
[0045] In one embodiment, the depth-fixed wing 42 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 about a second pivot axis, the axis of which is a third axis.
[0046] In one embodiment, the second angle adjustment mechanism 62 includes: a rotating platform disposed on the depth-fixing wing 42, a plurality of fifth positioning holes formed on the rotating platform, a sixth positioning hole formed on the frame 1, and a third positioning pin passing through the sixth positioning hole and any of the fifth positioning holes. Thus, when the third positioning pin passes through the sixth positioning hole and any of the fifth positioning holes, the rotating platform and the frame 1 can be locked; the third positioning pin can engage with different fifth positioning holes; when the third positioning pin is inserted into different fifth positioning holes, the frame 1 can be locked at different rotation angles.
[0047] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, it further includes: a beacon frame 51 and a third angle adjustment mechanism 63; the beacon frame 51 is rotatably mounted on the rotating frame 2 about a third axis; the third angle adjustment mechanism 63 can adjust the relative angle between the beacon frame 51 and the rotating frame 2. Thus, the user can install an external beacon 52 onto the beacon frame 51; the beacon frame 51 can adjust its orientation via the third angle adjustment mechanism 63.
[0048] In one embodiment, the beacon frame 51 is rotatably mounted on the rotating frame 2 about a third rotating axis, the axis of which is the third axis.
[0049] In one embodiment, a USBL beacon is mounted on a beacon frame 51. The USBL (Ultra Short Baseline) beacon is an acoustic device used for underwater target localization and navigation.
[0050] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, the third angle adjustment mechanism 63 includes: a plurality of third positioning holes 631 formed on the rotating frame 2, a fourth positioning hole formed on the beacon frame 51, and a second positioning pin passing through the fourth positioning hole and any one of the third positioning holes 631. Thus, when the second positioning pin passes through the fourth positioning hole and any one of the third positioning holes 631, the rotating frame 2 and the beacon frame 51 can be locked; the second positioning pin can be inserted into different third positioning holes 631; when the second positioning pin is inserted into different third positioning holes 631, the beacon frame 51 can be locked at different rotation angles.
[0051] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, the guiding mechanism 3 includes: a first guide plate 31 and a second guide plate 32; the first guide plate 31 and the second guide plate 32 are both flat; the first guide plate 31 and the second guide plate 32 are arranged perpendicularly to each other; the first guide plate 31 and the second guide plate 32 are parallel to a predetermined direction F. Thus, the first guide plate 31 and the second guide plate 32, which are arranged perpendicularly to each other, form a cross shape, and the first guide plate 31 and the second guide plate 32 are parallel to the predetermined direction F, so that when the frame 1 moves forward in the water, the first guide plate 31 and the second guide plate 32 can guide the frame 1 to move forward in the predetermined direction F.
[0052] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As a specific embodiment of the towed detection device provided by this utility model, it further includes: a first side wing 43 and a second side wing 44; the first side wing 43 and the second side wing 44 are respectively flat; the first side wing 43 and the second side wing 44 are respectively parallel to a predetermined direction F; the frame 1 is located between the first side wing 43 and the second side wing 44. Thus, when the frame 1, the first side wing 43 and the second side wing 44 move forward in the water, the first side wing 43 and the second side wing 44 can guide the two sides of the frame 1 to move in the predetermined direction F.
[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A towed detection device, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a frame, a rotating frame, a first angle adjustment mechanism, a traction unit, a mounting position, and a guide mechanism. The rotating frame is rotatably mounted on the frame about a first axis. The first angle adjustment mechanism can adjust the relative rotation angle between the rotating frame and the frame. The guide mechanism guides the frame to move in a predetermined direction in water. The traction unit is used to connect to an external rope and is mounted on the rotating frame. The mounting position is used to mount a detector and is located on the frame. The mounting position is located between the rotating frame and the guide mechanism.
2. The towed detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first angle adjustment mechanism includes: a plurality of first positioning holes formed on the frame, a second positioning hole formed on the rotating frame, and a first positioning pin passing through the second positioning hole and any of the first positioning holes.
3. The towed detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Horizontal wing; the horizontal wing is flat; The horizontal wing is parallel to the predetermined direction; the horizontal wing is mounted on the frame.
4. The towed detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Ding Shenyi; Along the predetermined direction, the leading edge of the depth-fixing wing tilts downward.
5. The towed detection device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The depth-fixing wing is flat.
6. The towed detection device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The second angle adjustment mechanism; the depth-fixing wing is rotatably mounted on the frame about a second axis; the second angle adjustment mechanism can adjust the relative rotation angle between the depth-fixing wing and the predetermined direction.
7. The towed detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A beacon frame and a third angle adjustment mechanism; the beacon frame is rotatably mounted on the rotating frame about a third axis; the third angle adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the relative angle between the beacon frame and the rotating frame.
8. The towed detection device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The third angle adjustment mechanism includes: a plurality of third positioning holes formed on the rotating frame, a fourth positioning hole formed on the beacon frame, and a second positioning pin passing through the fourth positioning hole and any of the third positioning holes.
9. The towed detection device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism includes: a first guide plate and a second guide plate; the first guide plate and the second guide plate are both flat; the first guide plate and the second guide plate are arranged perpendicular to each other; the first guide plate and the second guide plate are parallel to the predetermined direction.
10. The towed detection device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: First side wing and second side wing; the first side wing and the second side wing are both flat plate-shaped; The first wing and the second wing are respectively parallel to the predetermined direction; The frame is located between the first wing and the second wing.