Vessel unmanned operation kit capable of selectively switching between manned operation and unmanned operation

Abstract

The present invention relates to an unmanned kit for a ship capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized by comprising: a steering shaft operating module connected to and installed at the tip of a steering shaft of a ship from which a steering wheel has been removed, and which rotates the steering shaft in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction through the forward and reverse rotation of a driven gear; a throttle lever operating module connected to and installed at a throttle lever of the ship, and which moves the throttle lever in a forward and backward direction within a certain angle range through the forward and reverse rotation of a driven gear; a controller that generates a wireless signal related to steering and propulsion of the ship; and a controller that controls the operation of the steering shaft operating module and the throttle lever operating module based on the wireless signal of the controller.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an unmanned kit for ships, and more specifically, to an unmanned kit for ships capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, which enables unmanned control while maintaining the existing steering device and throttle lever device installed on the ship, thereby preventing casualties caused by accidents during operation, and also allows for a smooth response in emergency situations by simply switching between manned and unmanned control. Background Technology

[0002] The vessel is equipped with a steering device and a throttle lever device. As the angle of the rudder is adjusted by the steering device, the direction of travel can be controlled, and as the output of the engine or motor is adjusted by the throttle lever device, the speed of travel can be controlled.

[0003] In this case, since the steering and throttle levers of a general vessel are operated by the crew, manned control is achieved.

[0004] Meanwhile, if an accident occurs while a ship is being maneuvered, it can lead to casualties.

[0005] For this reason, the need for 'unmanned vessels,' such as those disclosed in Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2063743, has recently been increasing in the shipbuilding sector, and active attempts are being made to automate vessels performing high-risk missions, such as military patrol boats, harbor patrol boats, rescue vessels, and research experimental vessels.

[0006] However, conventional ship unmanned technology required significant modifications, such as removing existing steering and throttle levers to install dedicated actuators or altering the internal structure of the wheelhouse. Consequently, the installation process was complex and time-consuming, and there were issues with the difficulty of restoring the system to its original state or reverting to a manned control mode after the modifications.

[0007] Furthermore, high-speed boats such as Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) and military vessels such as Harbor Patrol Boats (YFs) require the simultaneous operation of manned and unmanned control depending on the situation; however, conventional ship unmanned technology has struggled to rapidly and safely switch between manned and unmanned control modes. In particular, in the case of systems relying solely on electronic switching, there was a problem involving safety risks because it was difficult to immediately switch to manned control in the event of a system malfunction.

[0008] Furthermore, conventional ship unmanned technology could only be applied to specific steering methods. Since it was difficult to apply universally to various types of vessels with diverse steering systems, such as hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic types, separate systems had to be designed and manufactured for each vessel. This not only increased costs but also caused development delays.

[0009] For the reasons mentioned above, the relevant field is attempting to develop a shipboard unmanned kit that enables unmanned control while maintaining the existing steering and throttle lever systems installed on the vessel, thereby preventing casualties caused by accidents during operation; allows for smooth response in emergency situations by facilitating a simple transition between manned and unmanned control; and increases utility by enabling universal application regardless of the type of vessel or control method; however, satisfactory results have not been achieved to date. Prior art literature

[0010] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-2063743 The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention is proposed to resolve the problems of the conventional technology described above, and aims to provide a shipboard unmanned kit that enables unmanned control while maintaining the existing steering and throttle lever devices installed on the ship, thereby preventing casualties caused by accidents during operation; allows for a smooth response in emergency situations by simply switching between manned and unmanned control; and increases usability by enabling universal application regardless of the type of ship or control method. means of solving the problem

[0012] To achieve the above objective, the present invention,

[0013] A ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control is proposed, comprising: a steering shaft operating module connected to the tip of the steering shaft of a ship from which the steering wheel has been removed, which rotates the steering shaft clockwise or counterclockwise through the forward and reverse rotation of a driven gear; a throttle lever operating module connected to the throttle lever of the ship, which moves the throttle lever in the forward and backward directions within a certain angle range through the forward and reverse rotation of a driven gear; a remote control that generates a wireless signal related to the steering and propulsion of the ship; and a controller that controls the operation of the steering shaft operating module and the throttle lever operating module based on the wireless signal from the remote control; wherein the steering and power control of the ship are performed unmanned as the remote control generates the wireless signal and the operation of the steering shaft operating module and the throttle lever operating module is controlled by the controller.

[0014] The steering shaft operating module comprises: a driving gear meshing with the driven gear; a motor transmitting rotational force to the driving gear; and a housing accommodating the driven gear, the driving gear, and the motor.

[0015] The steering shaft operating module further includes a stopper disposed at a point on the outer surface of the housing, which interrupts the meshing of the driven gear and the driving gear.

[0016] The above-described throttle lever operating module comprises: a drive gear meshing with the driven gear; a motor transmitting rotational force to the drive gear; a housing accommodating the driven gear, the drive gear, and the motor; and a coupling member disposed at a point on the outer surface of the housing and fitted into a point on the throttle lever.

[0017] The above-described throttle lever operating module further includes a stopper disposed at a point on the outer surface of the housing, which interrupts the snap-fit ​​connection of the coupling member.

[0018] The above-mentioned controller may be a remote controller located outside the vessel.

[0019] The above-mentioned controller may be a ground controller located inside the vessel.

[0020] The above controller includes a communication module that communicates wirelessly with the above controller; and a GPS module that provides location-related information of the above vessel. Effects of the invention

[0021] The unmanned ship kit according to the present invention, capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, includes a steering shaft operating module and a throttle lever operating module. Since unmanned control can be achieved through the rotation of the steering shaft by the steering shaft operating module and the movement of the throttle lever by the throttle lever operating module, casualties can be prevented even if an accident occurs during the operation of the ship.

[0022] The unmanned ship kit according to the present invention, capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, is provided with a locking mechanism in each of the steering shaft operating module and the throttle lever operating module. In particular, since the locking mechanism of the steering shaft operating module controls the engagement of the driven gear and the driving gear, and the locking mechanism of the throttle lever operating module controls the fitting of the coupling member, switching between unmanned and manned control is possible, making it easy to respond in emergency situations. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example diagram showing the arrangement of a steering shaft operating module in a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an example diagram showing the arrangement of a throttle lever operating module in a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a steering shaft operating module in a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a throttle lever operating module in a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is an example diagram showing the rotation of the driven gear of the steering shaft operating module in a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is an example diagram showing the connection between the driven gear and the rotating body of the steering shaft operating module in a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is an example diagram showing the rotation of the driven gear of the throttle lever operating module in a ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0026] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the unmanned kit (A) for a ship capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention comprises a steering shaft operating module (100); a throttle lever operating module (200); a controller (300); and a controller (400).

[0027] The steering shaft operating module (100) of the present invention is connected and installed at the tip of the steering shaft (11) of a ship (10) from which the steering wheel (12) has been removed.

[0028] Therefore, forward and reverse rotation of the steering shaft (11) connected thereto can be achieved by the operation of the steering shaft operating module (100).

[0029] At this time, the steering shaft operating module (100) includes a driven gear (110), so that as the driven gear (110) rotates in the forward and reverse directions, the steering shaft (11) connected thereto can rotate in the forward and reverse directions, more specifically, in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

[0030] And the steering shaft operating module (100) of the present invention includes a driving gear (120) that meshes with a driven gear (110); and a motor (130) that transmits rotational force to the driving gear (120), so that the rotational force of the motor (130) is transmitted to the driving gear (120) and as the driving gear (120) rotates, forward and reverse rotation of the driven gear (110) meshed with the driving gear (120) can be achieved.

[0031] At this time, the driven gear (110), the driving gear (120), and the motor (130) are housed within the housing (140), so that damage to the driven gear (110), the driving gear (120), and the motor (130) due to the transmission of shock from the outside can be prevented by protection by the housing (140).

[0032] In addition, the steering shaft operating module (100) of the present invention includes a stopper (150) disposed at a point on the outer surface of the housing (140), so that the engagement between the driven gear (110) and the driving gear (120) can be interrupted by the stopper (150), so that unmanned control can be achieved when the driven gear (110) and the driving gear (120) are engaged, and manned control can be achieved when the engagement between the driven gear (110) and the driving gear (120) is released.

[0033] Here, the control member (150) may be of any structure and type as long as it is capable of controlling the engagement of the driven gear (110) and the driving gear (120), and as an example, it may be a lever that pushes or pulls either the driven gear (110) or the driving gear (120).

[0034] In such a steering shaft operating module (100), the tip of the steering shaft (11) is coupled to the rotating body (160).

[0035] At this time, the rotating body (160) is connected to the rotation axis (not shown in the drawing) of the driven gear (110) by a belt (161), so that the rotation of the rotating body (160) is achieved by the rotation of the driven gear (110), thereby allowing the steering shaft (11) to rotate.

[0036] And the rotating body (160) includes a connecting shaft (162) that extends in the direction of travel of the steering shaft (11), so that the steering wheel (12) can be connected by the connecting shaft.

[0037] Here, the connecting shaft (162) is formed with the same diameter as the end of the steering shaft (11), so that the steering wheel (12) previously removed from the end of the steering shaft (11) can be simply connected to the connecting shaft (111).

[0038] The throttle lever operating module (200) of the present invention is connected and installed to the throttle lever (13) of the vessel (10).

[0039] Therefore, the forward and backward movement of the throttle lever (13) connected thereto can be achieved by the operation of the throttle lever operating module (200).

[0040] At this time, the throttle lever operating module (200) includes a driven gear (210), so that as the driven gear (210) rotates in forward and reverse directions, the throttle lever (13) connected thereto can move in the forward and backward directions within a certain angle range.

[0041] And the throttle lever operating module (200) of the present invention comprises a driving gear (220) that meshes with a driven gear (210); and a motor (230) that transmits rotational force to the driving gear (220). As the rotational force of the motor (230) is transmitted to the driving gear (220) and the driving gear (220) rotates, forward and reverse rotation of the driven gear (210) meshed with the driving gear (220) can be achieved.

[0042] At this time, the driven gear (210), the driving gear (220), and the motor (230) are housed within the housing (240), so that damage to the driven gear (210), the driving gear (220), and the motor (230) due to the transmission of shock from the outside can be prevented by protection by the housing (240).

[0043] In addition, the throttle lever operating module (200) of the present invention includes a coupling member (260) that is fitted and coupled to one point of the throttle lever (13), so that the rotational force of the driven gear (210) is transmitted to the throttle lever (13) by the coupling member (260), thereby enabling the forward and backward movement of the throttle lever (13).

[0044] Here, a stopper (250) is positioned at one point of the housing (240) so that the stopper (250) can control whether the coupling member (260) is fitted and coupled, so that unmanned control can be achieved when the coupling member (260) is fitted and coupled to the throttle lever (13), and manned control can be achieved when the fitting and coupling between the coupling member (260) and the throttle lever (13) is released.

[0045] Here, the control device (250) may be of any ordinary structure and method as long as it is capable of controlling the fitting connection of the coupling member (260), and an example thereof may be a lever that pushes or pulls the coupling member (260).

[0046] The controller (300) of the present invention generates wireless signals related to steering and propulsion of the vessel (10).

[0047] Therefore, the steering shaft operating module (100) and the throttle lever operating module (200) can be operated by a wireless signal from the controller (300).

[0048] Such a controller (300) may be a remote controller placed outside the vessel (10).

[0049] Therefore, wireless signals related to steering and propulsion of the vessel (10) can be generated at a remote location away from the vessel (10).

[0050] However, the controller (300) is not limited to a remote controller.

[0051] That is, the controller (300) may be a ground controller located inside the vessel (10).

[0052] Therefore, when it is difficult to generate wireless signals related to steering and propulsion of the ship (10) from a remote location, wireless signals related to steering and propulsion of the ship (10) can be generated inside the ship (10) by a ground controller.

[0053] Such a controller (300) includes an operating lever, a button, or a joystick, thereby enabling the generation of wireless signals corresponding to steering angle and propulsion amount according to the operator's input through the operating lever, a button, or a joystick.

[0054] The controller (400) of the present invention controls the operation of the steering shaft operating module (100) and the throttle lever operating module (200) based on the wireless signal of the controller (300).

[0055] Therefore, the operation of the steering shaft operating module (100) and the throttle lever operating module (200) can be performed automatically by the control of the controller (400), thereby reducing the inconvenience associated with the operation of the steering shaft operating module (100) and the throttle lever operating module (200).

[0056] At this time, the controller (400) includes a communication module (410), so that wireless communication with the controller (300), such as receiving a wireless signal from the controller (300), can be performed by the communication module (410).

[0057] And the controller (400) includes a GPS module (420), so that location information of the vessel (10) can be provided by the GPS module (420), thereby allowing the location of the vessel (10) to be verified in real time during the unmanned control process, etc.

[0059] The unmanned ship kit (A) capable of switching between manned and unmanned control according to the present invention can perform steering and propulsion control in an unmanned state. This is explained in detail as follows.

[0060] The present invention includes a controller (300), and the controller (300) can generate wireless signals related to steering and propulsion of the vessel (10).

[0061] In addition, in the present invention, the wireless signal of the remote control (300) is transmitted to the controller (400), and the operation of the steering shaft operating module (100) and the throttle lever operating module (200) can be controlled by the controller (400).

[0062] At this time, the steering shaft operating module (100) is connected and installed specifically at the tip of the steering shaft (11) as shown in FIG. 2, so that the angle of the rudder provided on the ship (10) can be adjusted as the steering shaft (11) rotates clockwise or counterclockwise by the steering shaft operating module (100), thereby changing the direction of travel of the ship (10), in other words, steering of the ship (10), and the throttle lever operating module (200) is connected and installed specifically at the throttle lever (13) as shown in FIG. 3, so that the output of the engine or motor (not shown in the drawing) provided on the ship (10) can be adjusted as the throttle lever (13) moves back and forth by the throttle lever operating module (200), thereby changing the speed of travel of the ship (10), in other words, propulsion control of the ship (10).

[0063] Here, the steering shaft operating module (100) and the throttle lever operating module (200) include a driven gear (110, 210) as well as a driving gear (120, 220) that meshes with the driven gear (110, 210); and a motor (130, 230) that transmits rotational force to the driving gear (120, 220). As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the driving gear (120, 220) rotates due to the transmission of rotational force by the motor (130, 230), and as the driven gear (110, 220) that meshes with it rotates, forward and reverse rotation of the steering shaft (11) can be achieved, and forward and backward movement of the throttle lever (13) can be achieved.

[0064] In this way, the angle of the rudder connected to the steering shaft (11) is adjusted by the steering shaft operating module (100) to change the direction of travel of the vessel (10), and the output of the engine or motor is adjusted by the throttle lever operating module (200) to change the speed of travel of the vessel (10), thereby enabling unmanned control of the vessel (10), so that even if an accident occurs during the operation of the vessel (10), casualties can be prevented.

[0065] At this time, the leading end of the steering shaft (11) connected to the steering shaft operating module (100) is particularly coupled to a rotating body (160), and the rotating body (160) is connected to the rotation axis (not shown in the drawing) of the driven gear (110) by a belt (161) as shown in FIG. 7, so that the steering shaft (11) can be rotated as the rotation of the rotating body (160) is achieved by the rotation of the driven gear (110).

[0066] However, in unmanned operation, it may be difficult to respond to emergency situations.

[0067] However, in the present invention, the steering shaft operating module (100) and the throttle lever operating module (200) include a stopper (150, 250) as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. As the engagement between the driven gear (110) and the driving gear (120) is released by the stopper (150) of the steering shaft operating module (100), the forward and reverse rotation of the steering shaft (11) by the steering shaft operating module (100) can be stopped. Furthermore, as the coupling of the coupling member (260) of the throttle lever operating module (200) is released by the stopper (250) of the throttle lever operating module (200), the forward and backward movement of the throttle lever (13) by the throttle lever operating module (200) can be stopped. Consequently, unmanned control can be stopped, and manned control by a crew member can be made possible, making it easier to respond to emergency situations. there is.

[0069] The present invention, as described above, is not limited to the embodiments described above and may be modified within the scope that does not deviate from the essence of the invention claimed in the claims, and such modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention as defined by the claims below. Explanation of the symbols

[0070] 10 : Ship 11 : Steering shaft 12 : Steering wheel 13 : Throttle lever 100: Steering shaft actuation module 110: Driven gear 120: Drive gear 130: Motor 140 : Housing 150 : Control point 160 : Rotating body 161 : Belt 162 : Connecting shaft 200 : Throttle lever actuation module 210: Driving gear 220: Driven gear 230 : Motor 240 : Housing 250 : Interruption device 260 : Connecting member 300 : Remote controller 400 : Controller 410: Communication module 420: GPS module A: Ship unmanned kit

Claims

Claim 1 A steering shaft operating module connected to and installed at the tip of the steering shaft of a vessel from which the steering wheel has been removed, and which rotates the steering shaft clockwise or counterclockwise through the forward and reverse rotation of a driven gear; a throttle lever operating module connected to and installed at the throttle lever of the vessel, which moves the throttle lever in the forward and backward directions within a certain angle range through the forward and reverse rotation of a driven gear; and a controller that generates wireless signals related to the steering and propulsion of the vessel; A ship unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, comprising: a controller that controls the operation of the steering shaft operating module and the throttle lever operating module based on the wireless signal of the controller; wherein the steering shaft operating module generates the wireless signal and the operation of the steering shaft operating module and the throttle lever operating module is controlled by the controller, thereby enabling unmanned steering and output control of the ship; wherein the steering shaft operating module includes a rotating body connected to the rotation axis of the driven gear by a belt and rotating by the rotation of the driven gear; wherein the rotating body includes a connecting shaft that extends in the direction of travel of the steering shaft and has the same diameter as the steering shaft; and wherein the steering wheel removed from the tip of the steering shaft is directly coupled to the connecting shaft without a separate connector, thereby enabling manned control of the ship through the direct rotation of the steering wheel even when the steering shaft operating module is connected. Claim 2 An unmanned ship kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized in that, in claim 1, the steering shaft operating module comprises: a driving gear meshing with the driven gear; a motor transmitting rotational force to the driving gear; and a housing accommodating the driven gear, the driving gear, and the motor. Claim 3 An unmanned ship kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the steering shaft operating module further includes a stopper disposed at a point on the outer surface of the housing, which stops the meshing of the driven gear and the driving gear. Claim 4 An unmanned ship kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized in that, in claim 1, the throttle lever operating module comprises: a drive gear meshing with the driven gear; a motor transmitting rotational force to the drive gear; a housing accommodating the driven gear, the drive gear, and the motor; and a coupling member disposed at a point on the outer surface of the housing and fitted into a point on the throttle lever. Claim 5 An unmanned ship kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized in that, in claim 4, the throttle lever operating module further comprises a stopper positioned at a point on the outer surface of the housing and interrupting the snap-fit ​​connection of the coupling member. Claim 6 A shipboard unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized in that, in claim 1, the controller is a remote controller located outside the ship. Claim 7 A shipboard unmanned kit capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized in that, in claim 1, the controller is a ground controller located inside the ship. Claim 8 An unmanned kit for a ship capable of switching between manned and unmanned control, characterized in that, in claim 1, the controller comprises: a communication module that wirelessly communicates with the controller; and a GPS module that provides location-related information of the ship.

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