An oil tank and pipeline preheating device for an unmanned ship

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of preheating technology, specifically a preheating device for fuel tanks and pipelines of unmanned surface vessels (USVs). It includes a data control module, a temperature detection probe mounted on the side of the data control module, and a temperature control module connected to the temperature detection probe. A fuel tank heater and a pipeline heater are installed at the bottom of the data control module, and mounting feet are mounted on the back of the data control module. A data cable is electrically connected to the side of the temperature control module. Cable 1 and Cable 2 are electrically connected to the sides of the fuel tank heater and the pipeline heater, respectively, and the data cable, Cable 1, and Cable 2 are respectively inserted into the side and bottom of the data control module. This utility model facilitates auxiliary preheating of the fuel tank and pipeline as needed, improving operational efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of preheating technology, specifically to a preheating device for fuel tanks and pipelines of unmanned surface vessels. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of marine engineering, coastal defense, and environmental monitoring, unmanned surface vessels (USVs) are increasingly being used in a wide range of applications due to their maneuverability, ease of deployment, and lack of human supervision. Their applications have expanded from warm nearshore waters to high-latitude cold regions, polar research areas, and inland waters with low winter temperatures. In these low-temperature environments, the reliability of USV propulsion systems faces severe challenges, with the low-temperature adaptability of fuel tanks and fuel lines being particularly prominent. This has become a key bottleneck restricting the low-temperature performance of USVs, thus requiring preheating of their fuel tanks and lines.

[0003] In response, Chinese patent application number CN201921253179.6 discloses an integrated engine cooling and fuel preheating device for multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising: a circulating oil pump, a thermostat, and a fuel tank; the fuel tank is connected to the circulating oil pump via a pipeline, one end of the circulating oil pump is connected to the engine's cooling water circuit via a pipeline, the outlet end of the engine cooling water circuit is connected to a pressure valve via a tee, and the other end of the pressure valve is connected to the thermostat; a fuel injector is connected to the free end of the tee at the outlet end of the engine cooling water circuit; one end of the thermostat is connected to a radiator via a pipeline, the outlet end of the radiator is connected to the fuel tank via a tee; and one end of the thermostat is connected to the tee at the outlet of the radiator via a pipeline.

[0004] However, existing preheating devices are inconvenient to install on the outer wall of the oil tank and pipeline for auxiliary preheating as needed, which affects the efficiency of operation.

[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a fuel tank and pipeline preheating device for unmanned surface vessels is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a preheating device for fuel tanks and pipelines of unmanned surface vessels, so as to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the existing preheating devices are inconvenient to be installed on the outer wall of fuel tanks and pipelines for auxiliary preheating as needed, which affects the efficiency of operation and use.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a preheating device for fuel tanks and pipelines of unmanned surface vessels, comprising a data control module, a temperature detection probe mounted on the side of the data control module, and a temperature control module connected between the temperature detection probe and the data control module, a fuel tank heater and a pipeline heater inserted and mounted at the bottom of the data control module, and mounting feet mounted on the back of the data control module, a data cable electrically connected to the side of the temperature control module, and cable one and cable two electrically connected to the sides of the fuel tank heater and the pipeline heater, respectively, with the data cable, cable one, and cable two inserted into the side and bottom of the data control module, respectively.

[0008] As a further step of this solution, the data control module has an integrally provided side slot corresponding to the data cable on its side, and the bottom of the data control module has an integrally provided lower slot corresponding to cable one and cable two, and the upper side of the data control module is equipped with a corresponding junction box.

[0009] As a further step of this solution, the end of the cable one near the lower slot is integrally provided with a plug one, and the plug one is inserted into the lower slot. The cable one is covered with a retaining ring one, and the upper thread of the retaining ring one is inserted into the outer end of the lower slot. The end of the cable one near the plug one is integrally provided with a limiting ring one, and the limiting ring one is locked inside the retaining ring one. The data cable, cable one and cable two are respectively configured with the same insertion ends as the side slot and the lower slot.

[0010] As a further step in this solution, the temperature detection probe is electrically connected to an inner cable on its side, and the inner cable is inserted and assembled on the side of the temperature control module. A protective sleeve is fitted over the inner cable, and a protective head is integrally provided at the outer end of the protective sleeve. The protective head is fitted over the temperature detection probe, and a limiting ring is integrally provided in the middle of the protective head. The limiting ring is engaged with the outer wall of the temperature detection probe. A corresponding inner groove is provided on the outer wall of the temperature detection probe, and a limiting cable tie is tied around the outside of the limiting ring. A telescopic sleeve is integrally provided at the inner end of the protective sleeve, and a mating threaded sleeve is integrally provided at the inner end of the telescopic sleeve. A mating threaded head is integrally provided on the side of the temperature control module, and the threaded sleeve is threaded onto the outer wall of the mating threaded head.

[0011] As a further step of this solution, the oil tank heating element includes a heating wire and is electrically connected to a cable. The inner and outer walls of the heating wire are respectively fixed with an inner silicone cloth and an outer silicone cloth. The inner wall of the inner silicone cloth is fixed with an adhesive backing, and the outer wall of the outer silicone cloth is fixed with an outer pad. An outer protective film is glued to the outside of the outer pad.

[0012] As a further step of this solution, the pipeline heating element includes a second heating wire, which is electrically connected to a second cable. The inner and outer walls of the second heating wire are respectively fixed with an inner silicone cloth and an outer silicone cloth, and the outer wall of the outer silicone cloth is fixed with a wrapping pad. The inner and outer walls of the wrapping pad are respectively sewn with Velcro.

[0013] As a further step of this solution, the assembly foot includes an outer support cylinder, which is fixedly mounted on the back of the data control module. An inner stud is threaded inside the outer support cylinder, and an outer rotating sleeve is fitted on the outer end of the inner stud. A clamp is fixed on the outside of the outer rotating sleeve, and a washer is fixed on the inner wall of the clamp. An inner retaining ring is engaged inside the outer rotating sleeve and is fixedly connected to the inner stud. An inner retaining groove corresponding to the inner retaining ring is opened inside the outer rotating sleeve. A torsion block is provided on the outside of the outer rotating sleeve and is fixed to the outer wall of the inner stud. A fastening nut is threaded on the outer wall of the inner stud and is supported on the outer end of the outer support cylinder.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this utility model is easy to assemble on the outer wall of the oil tank and pipeline for auxiliary preheating as needed, which helps to improve the efficiency of operation and use;

[0015] 1. This utility model, by incorporating a fuel tank heating element and a pipeline heating element, facilitates docking and assembly with the data control module and temperature detection probe. Subsequently, the temperature detection probe is installed and inserted inside the fuel tank, and the fuel tank heating element and pipeline heating element are respectively wrapped and assembled on the outside of the fuel tank and the outside of the pipeline, making the preheating operation more convenient. With the detection of the temperature detection probe, the fuel tank heating element and pipeline heating element are controlled and preheated in conjunction with the data control module, making operation and use more convenient. Through this design, the convenience and practicality of the fuel tank and pipeline preheating device for unmanned surface vessels are improved.

[0016] 2. This utility model is equipped with mounting feet to support and mount the data control module on the outside of the unmanned surface vessel. At the same time, with the help of the protective sleeve, it is easy to wrap the outside of the temperature detection probe and isolate it from the fuel tank during assembly, making operation and use more convenient and efficient. This design improves the convenience and practicality of the fuel tank and pipeline preheating device for unmanned surface vessels. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a frontal perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of the oil tank heating element of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional side view sectional view of a partial structure of the protective spacer of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a top-view cross-sectional perspective view of a partial structure of the assembly foot component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a side perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of the pipeline heating element of this utility model;

[0023] In the diagram: 100, Data control module; 101, Side slot; 102, Lower slot; 103, Junction box; 110, Temperature detection probe; 111, Temperature control module; 112, Data cable; 113, Inner cable; 114, Protective sleeve; 1150, Protective sleeve head; 1151, Limiting retaining ring; 1152, Limiting cable tie; 1153, Telescopic sleeve; 1154, Connecting threaded sleeve; 116, Connecting threaded head; 117, Inner groove; 120, Oil tank heating element; 1210, Cable 1; 1211, Plug 1; 1212, Retaining ring 1; 1213, Limiting ring 1 122. Heating wire 1; 123. Inner silicone cloth 1; 124. Outer silicone cloth 1; 125. Adhesive backing; 126. Outer pad; 127. Outer protective film; 130. Pipe heating element; 131. Cable 2; 132. Heating wire 2; 133. Outer silicone cloth 2; 134. Inner silicone cloth 2; 135. Wrapping pad; 136. Velcro; 140. Assembly foot; 141. Outer support cylinder; 142. Inner stud; 143. Outer swivel sleeve; 144. Clamp; 145. Washer; 146. Inner retaining ring; 147. Inner retaining groove; 148. Torque block; 149. Fastening nut. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-6 One embodiment provided by this utility model:

[0026] A preheating device for fuel tanks and pipelines of an unmanned surface vessel (USV) includes a data control module 100. A temperature detection probe 110 is mounted on the side of the data control module 100, and a temperature control module 111 is connected between the temperature detection probe 110 and the data control module 100. A fuel tank heater 120 and a pipeline heater 130 are installed at the bottom of the data control module 100, and mounting feet 140 are mounted on the back of the data control module 100. A data cable 112 is electrically connected to the side of the temperature control module 111. Cable 1210 and cable 131 are electrically connected to the sides of the fuel tank heater 120 and the pipeline heater 130, respectively. The data cable 112, cable 1210, and cable 131 are respectively inserted into the side and bottom of the data control module 100.

[0027] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the data control module 100 has an integrally provided side slot 101 corresponding to the data cable 112 on its side, and the bottom of the data control module 100 has an integrally provided lower slot 102 corresponding to the cable 1210 and the cable 2 131, and the upper side of the data control module 100 is equipped with a corresponding junction box 103.

[0028] Therefore, during assembly and use, the temperature detection probe 110, the oil tank heating element 120 and the pipeline heating element 130 are connected and assembled together. At the same time, with the cooperation of the reserved lower slot 102, it is also convenient to connect the corresponding number of preheating components for auxiliary assembly and use.

[0029] As described in more detail in this embodiment, a plug 1211 is integrally provided at one end of cable 1210 near the lower slot 102, and the plug 1211 is inserted into the lower slot 102. A retaining ring 1212 is sleeved on the outside of cable 1210, and the upper part of the retaining ring 1212 is threaded into the outer end of the lower slot 102. A limiting ring 1213 is integrally provided at one end of cable 1210 near the plug 1211, and the limiting ring 1213 is locked inside the retaining ring 1212. The data cable 112, cable 1210 and cable 2 131 are configured with the same insertion ends as the side slot 101 and the lower slot 102, respectively.

[0030] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is convenient to insert and connect cables 1210, 131 and 112 and limit their movement, making subsequent use more stable.

[0031] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the temperature detection probe 110 is electrically connected to an inner cable 113 on its side, and the inner cable 113 is inserted and assembled on the side of the temperature control module 111. A protective sleeve 114 is sleeved on the outside of the inner cable 113, and a protective sleeve head 1150 is integrally provided at the outer end of the protective sleeve 114. The protective sleeve head 1150 is sleeved on the outside of the temperature detection probe 110, and a limit ring 1151 is integrally provided in the middle of the protective sleeve head 1150, and the limit ring 1151 locks... The temperature detection probe 110 has a corresponding inner groove 117 on its outer wall, and a limiting ring 1151 is bound with a limiting cable tie 1152. The inner end of the protective sleeve 114 is integrally provided with a telescopic sleeve 1153, and the inner end of the telescopic sleeve 1153 is integrally provided with a mating screw sleeve 1154. The side of the temperature control module 111 is integrally provided with a mating screw head 116, and the mating screw sleeve 1154 is threaded onto the outer wall of the mating screw head 116.

[0032] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is convenient to provide auxiliary protection between the temperature detection probe 110 and the temperature control module 111, making operation and use more convenient.

[0033] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the oil tank heating element 120 includes a heating wire 122, which is electrically connected to a cable 1210. The inner and outer walls of the heating wire 122 are respectively fixed with an inner silicone cloth 123 and an outer silicone cloth 124. The inner wall of the inner silicone cloth 123 is fixed with an adhesive backing 125, and the outer wall of the outer silicone cloth 124 is fixed with an outer pad 126. An outer protective film 127 is glued to the outside of the outer pad 126.

[0034] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is convenient to assemble the oil tank heating element 120, and it is also convenient to attach it to the outer wall of the oil tank with the help of the adhesive backing 125. At the same time, with the help of the outer pad 126 and the outer protective film 127, it is convenient to limit and protect the connection between the heating wire 122 and the cable 1210, making it more convenient and stable to use.

[0035] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the pipeline heating element 130 includes a second heating wire 132, and the second heating wire 132 is electrically connected to a second cable 131. The inner and outer walls of the second heating wire 132 are respectively fixed with an inner silicone cloth 134 and an outer silicone cloth 133, and the outer wall of the outer silicone cloth 133 is fixed with a wrapping pad 135, and the inner and outer walls of the wrapping pad 135 are respectively sewn with Velcro 136.

[0036] Therefore, it is convenient to assemble the pipeline heating element 130 during assembly and use, and it is also convenient to wrap it around the outer wall of the pipeline for subsequent preheating, making operation and use more convenient.

[0037] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the mounting foot 140 includes an outer support cylinder 141, which is fixedly mounted on the back of the data control module 100. An inner stud 142 is threaded into the inner support cylinder 141, and an outer rotating sleeve 143 is fitted onto the outer end of the inner stud 142. A clamp 144 is fixed to the outside of the outer rotating sleeve 143, and a washer 145 is fixed to the inner wall of the clamp 144. An inner retaining ring 146 is clamped inside the outer rotating sleeve 143, and the inner retaining ring 146 is fixedly connected to the inner stud 142. An inner retaining groove 147 corresponding to the inner retaining ring 146 is opened inside the outer rotating sleeve 143. A torsion block 148 is provided on the outside of the outer rotating sleeve 143, and the torsion block 148 is fixed to the outer wall of the inner stud 142. A fastening nut 149 is threaded onto the outer wall of the inner stud 142, and the fastening nut 149 is supported on the outer end of the outer support cylinder 141.

[0038] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is convenient to provide auxiliary support for the data control module 100, and it is easy to assemble it on the unmanned surface vessel according to the needs of use, making it more convenient to use.

[0039] Working principle: It should be noted that the data control module 100, temperature detection probe 110, temperature control module 111, heating wire 122 and outer silicone cloth 133 are relatively mature products on the market and can be purchased directly. Their usage principle and connection structure are well known to those in the art, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0040] During assembly and use, the temperature detection probe 110 is inserted into the oil tank for auxiliary protection and isolation with the cooperation of the protective sleeve 114 and the protective sleeve head 1150. Then, with the help of the adhesive backing 125, the heating wire 122 is initially attached to the outer wall of the oil tank. Subsequently, with the help of the outer pad 126 and the outer protective film 127, it is further wrapped around the outer wall of the oil tank, which facilitates the protection of the internal heating wire 122, the inner silicone cloth 123, and the outer silicone cloth 124, and also facilitates the protection of the heating wire 122 and the cable 1. For the maintenance of the 210 connection, similarly, after wrapping the heating wire 132, the outer silicone cloth 133, and the inner silicone cloth 134 around the outside of the pipe, the wrapping pad 135 is then wrapped around the outside of the pipe. With the help of Velcro 136, the wrapping is made more convenient. Then, with the help of the mounting feet 140, and with the help of the outer support cylinder 141 and the inner stud 142, the unmanned surface vessel is supported and assembled in a suitable position by the outer rotating sleeve 143 and the clamp 144, which facilitates stable use in the future. The operation is now complete.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or equivalent variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are considered equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.

Claims

1. A fuel tank and pipeline preheating device for an unmanned surface vessel, comprising a data control module (100), wherein a temperature detection probe (110) is mounted on the side of the data control module (100), and a temperature control module (111) is connected between the temperature detection probe (110) and the data control module (100), characterized in that: The data control module (100) is equipped with an oil tank heater (120) and a pipeline heater (130) at its bottom, and a mounting foot (140) is mounted on the back of the data control module (100). The temperature control module (111) is electrically connected to a data cable (112) on its side. The oil tank heater (120) and the pipeline heater (130) are electrically connected to a cable first (1210) and a cable second (131) on their sides, respectively. The data cable (112), cable first (1210) and cable second (131) are respectively inserted into the side and bottom of the data control module (100).

2. The preheating device for an unmanned surface vessel's fuel tank and pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data control module (100) has a side slot (101) integrated on its side corresponding to the data cable (112), and the bottom of the data control module (100) has a lower slot (102) corresponding to cable one (1210) and cable two (131), and the upper side of the data control module (100) is equipped with a corresponding junction box (103).

3. The preheating device for an unmanned surface vessel's fuel tank and pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable 1 (1210) is integrally provided with a plug 1 (1211) at one end near the lower slot (102), and the plug 1 (1211) is inserted into the lower slot (102). The cable 1 (1210) is provided with a retaining ring 1 (1212) on the outside, and the upper part of the retaining ring 1 (1212) is threaded into the outer end of the lower slot (102). The cable 1 (1210) is integrally provided with a limiting ring 1 (1213) at one end near the plug 1 (1211), and the limiting ring 1 (1213) is locked inside the retaining ring 1 (1212). The data line (112), cable 1 (1210) and cable 2 (131) are respectively provided with the same configuration as the insertion ends of the side slot (101) and the lower slot (102).

4. The preheating device for an unmanned surface vessel's fuel tank and pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature detection probe (110) is electrically connected to an inner cable (113) on its side, and the inner cable (113) is inserted and assembled on the side of the temperature control module (111). A protective sleeve (114) is fitted over the inner cable (113), and a protective sleeve head (1150) is integrally provided at the outer end of the protective sleeve (114). The protective sleeve head (1150) is fitted over the temperature detection probe (110), and a limiting ring (1151) is integrally provided in the middle of the protective sleeve head (1150). The limiting ring head (1151) is engaged with the temperature detection probe (110). The outer wall of the detection probe (110) has a corresponding inner groove (117), and the limiting ring (1151) is tied with a limiting cable tie (1152). The inner end of the protective sleeve (114) is integrally provided with a telescopic sleeve (1153), and the inner end of the telescopic sleeve (1153) is integrally provided with a mating screw sleeve (1154). The side of the temperature control module (111) is integrally provided with a mating screw head (116), and the mating screw sleeve (1154) is threaded onto the outer wall of the mating screw head (116).

5. The fuel tank and pipeline preheating device for an unmanned surface vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil tank heating element (120) includes a heating wire (122) and is electrically connected to a cable (1210). The inner and outer walls of the heating wire (122) are respectively fixed with an inner silicone cloth (123) and an outer silicone cloth (124). The inner wall of the inner silicone cloth (123) is fixed with an adhesive backing (125), and the outer wall of the outer silicone cloth (124) is fixed with an outer pad (126). The outer pad (126) is glued with an outer protective film (127).

6. The preheating device for an unmanned surface vessel's fuel tank and pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipeline heating element (130) includes a second heating wire (132), and the second heating wire (132) is electrically connected to a second cable (131). The inner and outer walls of the second heating wire (132) are respectively fixed with an inner silicone cloth (134) and an outer silicone cloth (133), and the outer wall of the outer silicone cloth (133) is fixed with a wrapping pad (135), and the inner and outer walls of the wrapping pad (135) are respectively sewn with Velcro (136).

7. The fuel tank and pipeline preheating device for an unmanned surface vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (140) includes an outer support cylinder (141), which is fixedly mounted on the back of the data control module (100). An inner stud (142) is threaded into the inner support cylinder (141). An outer rotating sleeve (143) is fitted onto the outer end of the inner stud (142). A clamp (144) is fixed to the outside of the outer rotating sleeve (143), and a washer (145) is fixed to the inner wall of the clamp (144). An inner retaining ring is engaged inside the outer rotating sleeve (143). (146), and the inner retaining ring (146) is fixedly connected to the inner stud (142), and the inner retaining groove (147) corresponding to the inner retaining ring (146) is opened inside the outer rotating sleeve (143). A torsion block (148) is provided on the outside of the outer rotating sleeve (143), and the torsion block (148) is fixed on the outer wall of the inner stud (142). A fastening nut (149) is threaded on the outer wall of the inner stud (142), and the fastening nut (149) is supported on the outer end of the outer support cylinder (141).

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