A deployment and recovery device for an underwater exploration apparatus

Abstract

The utility model belongs to underwater detection technical field, and disclose a kind of for underwater detection equipment's laying recovery device, including bottom fixed frame, the position of bottom fixed frame near end is equipped with portal rotation drive component, the portal rotation drive component is connected with portal, the position of portal upper end is equipped with retraction component, the below of retraction component is provided with horizontal placing rack, horizontal placing rack is connected with horizontal adjusting component, horizontal adjusting component is installed on portal, horizontal placing rack is connected with flushing component, horizontal adjusting component passes through motor gear drive, dynamic cancellation inclination, guarantee equipment level, reduce artificial intervention, protect precision component, flushing component with multidirectional shower nozzle and closed loop system, fast cleaning equipment, save space, shorten maintenance cycle, anticorrosion and reduce artificial risk.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of underwater exploration technology, specifically a deployment and recovery device for underwater exploration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Underwater exploration is an activity that uses technical means to sense, measure, and analyze the underwater environment, objects, and geological structures. It is widely used in marine scientific research, resource exploration (such as oil and gas, minerals), environmental monitoring (such as water quality, ecology), underwater engineering (such as waterway regulation, underwater measurement, discharge monitoring, pipeline inspection, shipwreck salvage), and national defense and security. It is an important technological support for human exploration and utilization of the ocean. Underwater exploration equipment is the core tool for realizing underwater exploration, and it is rich in types and has different functions.

[0003] Deployment and recovery devices for underwater topographic surveying, underwater obstacle and environmental monitoring, and hydrological parameter measurement are key equipment in inland waterway improvement projects. However, their traditional structures have significant limitations in stability and safety. Existing devices mostly adopt A-frame, sliding rail, or crane boom designs, which are easily affected by ship swaying and sea conditions. The equipment is prone to violent swaying during lifting, requiring manual or diver assistance for stabilization, posing safety hazards. At the same time, these devices generally lack dynamic level calibration functions. When the gantry rotates or the ship tilts, the equipment's attitude will shift. The tilt angle can only be passively controlled by mechanical limits, making it difficult to avoid collision risks. Moreover, the level of automation is low, relying on manual intervention for adjustment. Traditional devices also have shortcomings in functional integration and operational adaptability. After underwater equipment is recovered, surface sediment needs to be cleaned, but existing systems mostly rely on manual washing or external spraying equipment, which is cumbersome, occupies deck space, and lacks integrated design.

[0004] Therefore, a deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides a deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment, which has the advantages of stable and safe operation, high degree of automation, and strong functional integration and adaptability.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a deployment and recovery device for underwater exploration equipment, comprising a bottom fixing frame, a gantry rotation drive assembly installed near the end of the bottom fixing frame, the gantry rotation drive assembly connected to a gantry, a deployment and recovery assembly installed near the upper end of the gantry, a horizontal placement frame provided below the deployment and recovery assembly, a horizontal adjustment assembly connected to the horizontal placement frame, the horizontal adjustment assembly installed on the gantry, and a flushing assembly connected to the horizontal placement frame.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom fixing frame is fixedly connected to both sides with fixing ears, the fixing ears are provided with fixing holes, and the bottom fixing frame is provided with rubber support blocks at positions corresponding to the gantry.

[0008] Preferably, the gantry rotation drive assembly includes two vertical plates fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom fixing frame. The bottom position of one side of the gantry is connected to the corresponding vertical plate through a bearing, and the bottom position of the other side is fixedly connected to a first rotating rod. The end of the first rotating rod passes through the corresponding vertical plate and is fixedly connected to a first driven gear. The first driven gear is meshed with a first driving gear, and the first driving gear is connected to a first motor through a motor shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the take-up and take-down assembly includes a take-up drum located on the inner side of the gantry near the top. One end of the take-up drum is connected to the inner wall of the gantry via a bearing, and the other end passes through the gantry and is connected to a drive motor. A cable is wound around the take-up drum, and the end of the cable is connected to a detection device.

[0010] Preferably, the horizontal adjustment assembly includes a second rotating rod fixedly connected to the horizontal placement frame, the end of the second rotating rod passing through the gantry and connected to a second driven gear, the second driven gear meshing with a second driving gear, and the second driving gear being connected to a second motor via a motor shaft.

[0011] Preferably, the rinsing assembly includes vertical rods respectively disposed on the top and bottom sides of the horizontal placement frame, the ends of the vertical rods are connected to drain pipes, the drain pipes are connected to each other through a connecting pipe, the drain pipes are equipped with nozzles arranged at equal intervals, one end of the drain pipe is connected to a water guiding hose, the end of the water guiding hose is connected to a water guiding pump, and the inlet of the water guiding pump is connected to a water storage tank through a pipe.

[0012] Preferably, a liquid level window is provided on one side of the water storage tank, and a water inlet is installed on the top of the water storage tank.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. The core advantage of this utility model of horizontal placement frame and horizontal adjustment component is that it dynamically offsets attitude deviation and ensures the safety and stability of the equipment. Through the motor-driven gear transmission system, the angle of the placement frame can be detected and adjusted in real time, accurately compensating for the tilt caused by the rotation of the gantry, ensuring that the equipment is always in a horizontal state. This fundamentally avoids the collision risk caused by insufficient passive limiting of traditional devices. At the same time, its automatic adjustment mechanism reduces the need for manual intervention. Especially for underwater equipment equipped with precision sensors, it can effectively protect sensitive components and improve the service life of the equipment and the reliability of detection data.

[0015] 2. This utility model, by arranging a multi-directional nozzle array at the top and bottom of the horizontal placement frame, combined with a water storage tank and a water pump to form a closed-loop flushing system, can immediately start all-round spraying after the equipment is recovered, quickly removing seawater salt, silt and microorganisms attached to the surface. Compared with traditional manual flushing or external equipment, this design saves deck operating space, shortens the equipment maintenance cycle, avoids corrosion of metal parts by salt residue, and reduces the risk of manual contact with seawater pollutants, providing a clean foundation for subsequent equipment maintenance and redeployment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another angle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gantry rotation drive assembly of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the horizontal adjustment component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rinsing assembly of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Bottom mounting bracket;

[0022] 2. Gantry rotation drive assembly; 21. Vertical plate; 22. First rotating rod; 23. First driven gear; 24. First driving gear; 25. First motor;

[0023] 3. Gantry;

[0024] 4. Rewinding assembly; 41. Rewind drum; 42. Drive motor; 43. Cable;

[0025] 5. Horizontal placement rack;

[0026] 6. Horizontal adjustment assembly; 61. Second rotating rod; 62. Second driven gear; 63. Second driving gear; 64. Second motor;

[0027] 7. Flushing assembly; 71. Vertical rod; 72. Drain pipe; 73. Connecting pipe; 74. Nozzle; 75. Water guide hose; 76. Water pump; 77. Water tank; 78. Liquid level window; 79. Water inlet;

[0028] 8. Fixing ear; 9. Fixing hole; 10. Rubber support block. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides a deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment, including a bottom fixing frame 1. A gantry rotation drive assembly 2 is installed on the bottom fixing frame 1 near its end. The gantry rotation drive assembly 2 is connected to a gantry 3. A deployment and recovery assembly 4 is installed on the upper end of the gantry 3. A horizontal placement frame 5 is arranged below the deployment and recovery assembly 4. A horizontal adjustment assembly 6 is connected to the horizontal placement frame 5 and is installed on the gantry 3. A flushing assembly 7 is connected to the horizontal placement frame 5. The core advantage of the horizontal placement frame 5 and the horizontal adjustment assembly 6 is that they dynamically offset attitude deviations, ensuring the safety and stability of the equipment. Through a motor-driven gear transmission system, the angle of the placement frame can be detected and adjusted in real time, accurately compensating for the tilt caused by the rotation of the gantry 3, ensuring that the equipment is always in a horizontal state. This fundamentally avoids the collision risk caused by insufficient passive limiting in traditional devices. At the same time, its automated adjustment mechanism reduces the need for manual intervention. Especially for underwater equipment equipped with precision sensors, it can effectively protect sensitive components and improve the service life of the equipment and the reliability of detection data.

[0031] The bottom fixing frame 1 is fixedly connected to both sides with fixing ears 8, and fixing holes 9 are provided on the fixing ears 8. Rubber support blocks 10 are provided on the bottom fixing frame 1 at the position corresponding to the door frame 3.

[0032] The gantry rotation drive assembly 2 includes two vertical plates 21 fixedly connected to the bottom fixing frame 1. The bottom position of one side of the gantry 3 is connected to the corresponding vertical plate 21 through a bearing. The bottom position of the other side is fixedly connected to a first rotating rod 22. The end of the first rotating rod 22 passes through the corresponding vertical plate 21 and is fixedly connected to a first driven gear 23. The first driven gear 23 is meshed with a first driving gear 24. The first driving gear 24 is connected to a first motor 25 through a motor shaft.

[0033] The take-up and take-down assembly 4 includes a take-up drum 41 located on the inner side of the gantry 3 near the top. One end of the take-up drum 41 is connected to the inner wall of the gantry 3 via a bearing, and the other end passes through the gantry 3 and is connected to a drive motor 42. A cable 43 is wound around the take-up drum 41, and the end of the cable 43 is connected to a detection device.

[0034] The horizontal adjustment assembly 6 includes a second rotating rod 61 fixedly connected to the horizontal placement frame 5. The end of the second rotating rod 61 passes through the gantry 3 and is connected to a second driven gear 62. The second driven gear 62 is meshed with a second driving gear 63. The second driving gear 63 is connected to a second motor 64 through a motor shaft.

[0035] The flushing assembly 7 includes vertical rods 71 ​​located on the top and bottom sides of the horizontal placement frame 5. Drain pipes 72 are connected to the ends of the vertical rods 71, and the drain pipes 72 are connected by a connecting pipe 73. Equidistant nozzles 74 are installed on the drain pipes 72. A water guide hose 75 is connected to the end of one of the drain pipes 72, and a water pump 76 is connected to the end of the water guide hose 75. The inlet of the water pump 76 is connected to a water storage tank 77 via a pipe. By arranging a multi-directional nozzle array at the top and bottom of the horizontal placement frame 5, combined with the water storage tank 77 and the water pump 76, a closed-loop flushing system is formed. This system can be activated immediately after equipment recovery, providing all-around spraying to quickly remove seawater salt, silt, and microorganisms adhering to the surface. Compared to traditional manual flushing or external equipment, this design saves deck operating space, shortens equipment maintenance cycles, avoids corrosion of metal parts by salt residue, and reduces the risk of human contact with seawater pollutants, providing a clean foundation for subsequent equipment maintenance and redeployment.

[0036] A liquid level window 78 is provided on one side of the water storage tank 77, and a water inlet 79 is installed on the top of the water storage tank 77.

[0037] Among them, the first motor 25, the drive motor 42, the second motor 64, and the water pump 76 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail; at the same time, this utility model also includes a power supply, a controller, and a switch, which are not the main technical points of this patent and will not be described in detail.

[0038] Working principle and process: The bottom fixing frame 1 is fixed to the carrier through the fixing ears 8 and fixing holes 9. During operation, the end of the cable 43 of the deployment and retrieval assembly 4 is connected to the detection equipment. The detection equipment can be optical equipment (such as underwater cameras and lidar for high-definition imaging), sensor equipment (such as temperature, salinity, and depth gauges and water quality sensors for collecting hydrological data), and magnetometers, gravimeters, etc. (for geological and target detection). The first motor 25 of the gantry rotation drive assembly 2 drives the first drive gear 24 to rotate, meshing with the first driven gear 23 to make the first rotating rod 22 rotate, thereby driving the gantry 3 to rotate to the deployment or retrieval position. The drive motor 42 of the take-up and take-down assembly 4 drives the take-up drum 41 to rotate, and the deployment or retrieval of the detection equipment is completed through the cable 43. When retrieving, the equipment is placed on the horizontal placement frame 5. The second motor 64 of the horizontal adjustment assembly 6 drives the second drive gear 63 to rotate, meshing with the second driven gear 62 to make the second rotating rod 61 rotate, and adjusting the horizontal placement frame 5 in real time to keep it horizontal. The water pump 76 of the rinsing assembly 7 draws water from the water storage tank 77, and through the water guide hose 75, drain pipe 72 and connecting pipe 73, it rinses the equipment through the nozzle 74. The water level window 78 of the water storage tank 77 can be used to observe the water volume, and the water inlet 79 is used to replenish the water source.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A launching and recovery device for underwater exploration equipment, comprising a bottom fixture (1), characterized in that: A gantry rotation drive assembly (2) is installed near the end of the bottom fixing frame (1). The gantry rotation drive assembly (2) is connected to the gantry (3). A retractable assembly (4) is installed at the upper end of the gantry (3). A horizontal placement frame (5) is provided below the retractable assembly (4). A horizontal adjustment assembly (6) is connected to the horizontal placement frame (5). The horizontal adjustment assembly (6) is installed on the gantry (3). A rinsing assembly (7) is connected to the horizontal placement frame (5).

2. The deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom fixing frame (1) is fixedly connected to both sides with fixing ears (8), and fixing holes (9) are provided on the fixing ears (8). Rubber support blocks (10) are provided on the bottom fixing frame (1) at positions corresponding to the gantry (3).

3. The deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gantry rotation drive assembly (2) includes two vertical plates (21) fixedly connected to the bottom fixing frame (1) at the bottom. The bottom position of one side of the gantry (3) is connected to the corresponding vertical plate (21) through a bearing, and the bottom position of the other side is fixedly connected to a first rotating rod (22). The end of the first rotating rod (22) passes through the corresponding vertical plate (21) and is fixedly connected to a first driven gear (23). The first driven gear (23) is meshed with a first driving gear (24). The first driving gear (24) is connected to a first motor (25) through a motor shaft.

4. The deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The take-up and take-down assembly (4) includes a take-up drum (41) located on the inner side of the gantry (3) near the top. One end of the take-up drum (41) is connected to the inner wall of the gantry (3) via a bearing, and the other end passes through the gantry (3) and is connected to a drive motor (42). A cable (43) is wound around the take-up drum (41), and the end of the cable (43) is connected to a detection device.

5. A deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal adjustment assembly (6) includes a second rotating rod (61) fixedly connected to the horizontal placement frame (5). The end of the second rotating rod (61) passes through the gantry (3) and is connected to a second driven gear (62). The second driven gear (62) is meshed with a second driving gear (63). The second driving gear (63) is connected to a second motor (64) through a motor shaft.

6. The deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rinsing assembly (7) includes vertical rods (71) respectively located on the top and bottom sides of the horizontal placement frame (5). The ends of the vertical rods (71) are connected to drain pipes (72). The drain pipes (72) are connected to each other through a connecting pipe (73). Equally spaced nozzles (74) are installed on the drain pipes (72). One end of the drain pipe (72) is connected to a water guide hose (75). The end of the water guide hose (75) is connected to a water pump (76). The inlet of the water pump (76) is connected to a water storage tank (77) through a pipe.

7. A deployment and recovery device for underwater detection equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: A liquid level window (78) is provided on one side of the water storage tank (77), and a water inlet (79) is installed on the top of the water storage tank (77).

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