Tug device with chart device converter

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of cargo ship technology, and in particular to a tugboat device with a chart converter, comprising a hull and a main engine installed on the hull. The main engine is characterized by being connected to a low-voltage power supply, a BeiDou navigation system, and a BeiDou-3 antenna. The low-voltage power supply powers the main engine, the BeiDou navigation system, and the BeiDou-3 antenna. The BeiDou navigation system is electrically connected to the main engine, and the BeiDou-3 antenna is connected to the BeiDou navigation system. The hull has a bridge and a deck. The BeiDou-3 antenna is installed on the deck, and the BeiDou navigation system is installed in the bridge. This utility model places the BeiDou navigation system in the bridge and the BeiDou-3 antenna on the deck, making the BeiDou navigation system close to the main engine for easy connection. This also ensures that the BeiDou-3 antenna can easily receive signals without being too far from the BeiDou navigation system, thus facilitating cable routing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cargo ship technology, and in particular to a tugboat device with a chart equipment converter. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most cargo ships used in ports employ GPS positioning to determine their location and navigation route. However, while GPS offers greater accuracy, its resistance to interference is inferior to that of BeiDou satellite positioning, a crucial characteristic for cargo ship navigation.

[0003] However, since cargo ships are currently equipped with GPS positioning, replacing them with the BeiDou positioning and navigation system would require structural modifications to the ships. However, existing technologies do not provide structural solutions for this, resulting in a limited number of cargo ships undergoing the replacement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model addresses the problems of the prior art by providing a tugboat device with a chart converter and presents a structural concept for cargo ships using the Beidou positioning and navigation system.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: This utility model provides a tugboat device with a chart device converter, including a hull and a main engine installed on the hull. The main engine is connected to a low-voltage power supply, a Beidou positioning and navigation system, and a Beidou-3 antenna. The low-voltage power supply is used to power the main engine, the Beidou positioning and navigation system, and the Beidou-3 antenna. The Beidou positioning and navigation system is electrically connected to the main engine, and the Beidou-3 antenna is connected to the Beidou positioning and navigation system. The hull has a cockpit and a deck. The Beidou-3 antenna is installed on the deck, and the Beidou positioning and navigation system is installed in the cockpit. A data converter is installed between the BeiDou positioning and navigation system and the host computer. The data converter is used to convert the BeiDou signals received by the BeiDou positioning and navigation system and the external ship AIS data before transmitting them to the host computer.

[0006] Furthermore, the North Three antenna is also connected to an AIS antenna, which is mounted on the deck.

[0007] Furthermore, the distance between the North Three antenna and the AIS antenna is less than 5 meters.

[0008] Furthermore, a signal cable with a length of less than 30 meters is installed between the three antennas and the Beidou positioning and navigation system.

[0009] Furthermore, the host is connected to a wireless transmission module, which is used to connect to external terminal signals.

[0010] Furthermore, the deck is equipped with mounting brackets and a fence, and the North Three Antenna is installed inside the mounting brackets, with the outer wall of the North Three Antenna being fixedly connected to the fence.

[0011] Furthermore, a fixing structure is provided between the mounting bracket and the fence.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing structure is a screw saddle buckle or a stainless steel fixing strip.

[0013] Furthermore, the deck is equipped with a cable tray, which is connected to the mounting bracket. The cable tray is used to accommodate the signal cable between the Beidou antenna and the Beidou positioning and navigation system. An airflow module is installed inside the cable tray, which is used to allow gas to flow between the cable tray and the cable tray.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model sets the Beidou positioning and navigation system in the cockpit and sets the Beidou-3 antenna on the deck, so that the Beidou positioning and navigation system is close to the main unit and easy to connect. This also makes it easy for the Beidou-3 antenna to receive signals and not too far away from the Beidou positioning and navigation system, thus making it easy to implement wiring. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cockpit of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the deck section of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wiring trough of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the modules of this utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1—hull, 2—main engine, 3—low-voltage power supply, 4—BeiDou positioning and navigation system, 5—BeiDou-3 antenna, 6—AIS antenna, 7—signal cable, 8—data converter, 9—wireless transmission module, 10—mounting bracket, 11—fence, 12—mounting bracket, 13—fixed structure, 14—cable tray, 15—airflow module, 16—electric control valve, 17—humidity sensor, 18—temperature sensor, 19—deck, 20—bridge. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. The content mentioned in the embodiments is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides a tugboat device with a chart device converter, including a hull 1 and a main engine 2 installed on the hull 1. The main engine 2 is connected to a low-voltage power supply 3, a Beidou positioning and navigation system 4, and a Beidou-3 antenna 5. The low-voltage power supply 3 is used to supply power to the main engine 2, the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4, and the Beidou-3 antenna 5. The Beidou positioning and navigation system 4 is electrically connected to the main engine 2, and the Beidou-3 antenna 5 is connected to the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4. The hull 1 has a cockpit 20 and a deck 19. The Beidou-3 antenna 5 is installed on the deck 19, and the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4 is installed in the cockpit 20.

[0023] In practical applications, it is necessary to ensure that there are no obstructions within a range of an elevation angle greater than 10° directly above the North Triple Antenna 5. In other words, within the cone formed by the central axis of the North Triple Antenna 5, the angle between the central axis and the generatrix must be greater than 10°. This is crucial to guarantee stable signal transmission and reception by the North Triple Antenna 5. Therefore, deck 19 is the optimal location for setting up the North Triple Antenna 5.

[0024] Specifically, the cockpit 20 is usually located directly above one side of the deck 19, and the distance between the two is not too far. The cockpit 20 is also usually the main control room, and the main unit 2 is located in the cockpit 20. Therefore, setting the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4 in the cockpit 20 makes it easy for the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4 to connect with the Beidou antenna 5 and the main unit 2.

[0025] This utility model provides a cargo ship layout scheme using the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4, which enables the utility model to perform positioning and navigation more stably with the support of Beidou satellites. The weakness of Beidou satellites compared to GPS—positioning accuracy—is negligible in navigation, thus making the positioning and navigation of cargo ships more reliable and safe.

[0026] In this embodiment, the north-facing antenna 5 is also connected to an AIS antenna 6, which is mounted on the deck 19. The AIS antenna 6, or Automatic Identification System antenna, is an essential component for cargo ship navigation, and it uses low-Earth orbit satellites to locate the ship. This invention utilizes the north-facing antenna 5 to determine the cargo ship's position. After the position is determined by the host 2, it is transmitted externally via the AIS antenna 6, allowing the AIS satellite to identify the ship's position and warn surrounding vessels, thus helping to avoid collisions and improving safety.

[0027] Specifically, the distance between the North Triple Antenna 5 and the AIS antenna 6 is less than 5 meters, preferably between 3 and 5 meters. This distance ensures that the North Triple Antenna 5 and the AIS antenna 6 will not collide, and the close proximity also facilitates maintenance and management, reducing cable length and improving signal transmission stability.

[0028] AIS antenna 6 can also communicate wirelessly with shore-based systems to obtain AIS information from other ships.

[0029] In this embodiment, a signal cable 7 is installed between the three-antenna system 5 and the BeiDou positioning and navigation system 4. The length of the signal cable 7 is less than 30 meters. This length limitation helps ensure effective signal transmission, resulting in relatively stable satellite signal transmission quality. Therefore, the deck 19 and the cockpit 20 are the optimal locations for installing the three-antenna system 5 and the BeiDou positioning and navigation system 4, respectively.

[0030] In this embodiment, a data converter 8 is provided between the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4 and the host 2. The data converter 8 is used to convert the Beidou signal received by the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4 and the external ship AIS data and then transmit them to the host 2.

[0031] The signal encryption methods of BeiDou satellites and GPS satellites are different, and most current host devices 2 are equipped with GPS satellite signal decryption. Therefore, this utility model specifically sets up a data converter 8 to parse and convert BeiDou satellite signals into signal data that the host device 2 can recognize and use, so that it can be used normally.

[0032] The data converter 8 is a decoding device provided by the supplier of the Beidou-3 antenna 5 and the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4. Its specific principles will not be described here.

[0033] In this embodiment, the host 2 is connected to a wireless transmission module 9, and the host 2 uses the wireless transmission module 9 to connect with external terminal signals.

[0034] The wireless transmission module 9 includes a WIFI module, which can connect to terminals such as mobile phones and tablets, allowing users to communicate bidirectionally with the host 2 through the terminal's APP. In addition, the host 2 uses the Beidou satellite antenna 5 to communicate bidirectionally with the Beidou satellite, and can transmit the signal to an external cloud server for storage, making it convenient for personnel outside the ship to access the information.

[0035] In this embodiment, the deck 19 is equipped with a mounting bracket 10 and a fence 11. The North Triple Antenna 5 is installed inside the mounting bracket 10, and the outer wall of the North Triple Antenna 5 is fixedly connected to the fence 11. The fence 11 is a standard feature of the deck 19 and is mainly used to prevent workers on the deck 19 from falling. This utility model cleverly utilizes the fence 11, that is, after the mounting bracket 10 positions the North Triple Antenna 5, the fence 11 is fixed to the North Triple Antenna 5, so that the North Triple Antenna 5 is supported and kept in an upright state, and is not easy to tip over in bad weather.

[0036] Specifically, the deck 19 is also provided with a mounting bracket 12, the North Three Antenna 5 is installed inside the mounting bracket 12, and the top of the North Three Antenna 5 protrudes out of the mounting bracket 12; a fixing structure 13 is provided between the mounting bracket 12 and the fence 11.

[0037] In actual use, the fixing structure 13 is a screw saddle buckle or a stainless steel fixing strip. That is, by setting the mounting bracket 12 to cooperate with the fence 11 and the mounting bracket 10, multi-level fixing of the North Three Antenna 5 is achieved, and then the fixing structure 13 is used to fix the North Three Antenna 5 to ensure the stability of the North Three Antenna 5.

[0038] Specifically, the deck 19 is provided with a cable tray 14, which is connected to the mounting bracket 10. The cable tray 14 is used to accommodate the signal cable 7 between the Beidou antenna 5 and the Beidou positioning and navigation system 4. An airflow module 15 is provided in the cable tray 14, which is used to allow gas flow with the cable tray.

[0039] The cable tray 14 keeps the signal cable 7 in a closed environment to reduce interference in signal transmission. The airflow module 15 preferably includes a humidity sensor 17 and an electrically controlled valve 16 connected to the air duct of the hull 1, so that when the hull 1 is in a humid environment, the electrically controlled valve 16 can be opened to allow the air conditioning system of the hull 1 to exchange gases with the cable tray 14 and achieve a dehumidification effect.

[0040] In addition, the airflow module 15 also includes a temperature sensor 18, which is used to sense the temperature inside the cable tray 14. When the temperature inside the cable tray 14 rises due to the heat generated by the signal cable 7 or other reasons, the electronic control valve 16 can also be opened to dissipate heat inside the cable tray 14 by means of gas exchange, so as to ensure that the signal cable 7 operates at a suitable temperature and achieves the effect of stable signal transmission.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tugboat device having a chart device converter, comprising a hull and a main engine provided to the hull, characterized in that, The main unit is connected to a low-voltage power supply, a Beidou positioning and navigation system, and a Beidou-3 antenna. The low-voltage power supply is used to power the main unit, the Beidou positioning and navigation system, and the Beidou-3 antenna. The Beidou positioning and navigation system is electrically connected to the main unit, and the Beidou-3 antenna is connected to the Beidou positioning and navigation system. The hull has a cockpit and a deck. The Beidou-3 antenna is installed on the deck, and the Beidou positioning and navigation system is installed in the cockpit. A data converter is installed between the BeiDou positioning and navigation system and the host computer. The data converter is used to convert the BeiDou signals received by the BeiDou positioning and navigation system and the external ship AIS data before transmitting them to the host computer.

2. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The North Three antennas are also connected to an AIS antenna, which is mounted on the deck.

3. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance between the North Three antenna and the AIS antenna is less than 5 meters.

4. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 1, characterized in that, A signal cable, less than 30 meters long, is installed between the three antennas and the BeiDou positioning and navigation system.

5. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The host is connected to a wireless transmission module, which is used to connect to external terminal signals.

6. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The deck is equipped with mounting brackets and a fence. The North Three Antennas are installed inside the mounting brackets, and the outer wall of the North Three Antennas is fixedly connected to the fence.

7. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 6, characterized in that, A fixing structure is provided between the mounting bracket and the fence.

8. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fixing structure is a screw saddle buckle or a stainless steel fixing strip.

9. The tug device with a chart device converter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The deck is equipped with a cable tray, which is connected to the mounting bracket. The cable tray is used to accommodate the signal cable between the Beidou antenna and the Beidou positioning and navigation system. An airflow module is installed inside the cable tray, which is used to allow gas to flow between the cable tray and the cable tray.

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