CN110626477A

CN110626477A - Underwater booster

Info

Publication number: CN110626477A
Application number: CN201810644317.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 魏建仓; 杜欢兴; 田春江
Original assignee: TIANJIN DEEPFAR OCEAN TECHNOLOGY Co Ltd
Current assignee: TIANJIN DEEPFAR OCEAN TECHNOLOGY Co Ltd
Priority date: 2018-06-21
Filing date: 2018-06-21
Publication date: 2019-12-31

Abstract

The invention discloses an underwater booster, which comprises: a cabin body; the first propeller mounting structure and the second propeller mounting structure are symmetrically distributed on two sides of the cabin body; the first propeller mounting structure is connected with the cabin body through the first connecting structure, and the second propeller mounting structure is connected with the cabin body through the second connecting structure; wherein, all be provided with the handle that supplies to grip on first connection structure and the second connection structure, the axis of first propeller mounting structure and the axis nonparallel of second propeller mounting structure. The embodiment of the application provides an underwater booster with two propellers, and the user can freely move in water under the effect of the booster by holding the connecting structure, so that the user experience is better.

Description

Underwater booster

Technical Field

The invention belongs to the technical field of underwater equipment, and particularly relates to an underwater booster.

Background

In the related art, an underwater booster is a tool for providing auxiliary propulsion power for underwater workers to improve the underwater moving speed and work efficiency thereof.

At present, related products at home and abroad have fewer varieties, and the design mode of a single propeller is mainly used in the existing products. The single propeller generally has a large-sized cabin for storing power, control circuits, motors, etc., and has a double handle provided at the upper front part of the cabin and a propeller and a pod provided at the upper rear part of the cabin.

The inventor discovers that in the process of implementing the application: the design of this kind of product makes in the in-service use process, and the propeller is located diver's below, and diver need utilize the strength of arm constantly to press the handle so that the human rivers that avoid the propeller operation to produce just can the efficiency of maximum performance propeller, and the arm strength that needs to last simultaneously goes to offset because the produced moment of thrust action line and human line type are not on same straight line, and man-machine experience is not good.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the invention provides an underwater booster, which is used for solving at least one of the technical problems.

One aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides an underwater booster, including: a cabin body; the first propeller mounting structure and the second propeller mounting structure are symmetrically distributed on two sides of the cabin body; the first propeller mounting structure is connected with the cabin body through the first connecting structure, the second propeller mounting structure is connected with the cabin body through the second connecting structure, a handle for holding is arranged on the first connecting structure and/or the second connecting structure, and the axis of the first propeller mounting structure is not parallel to the axis of the second propeller mounting structure.

Therefore, the embodiment of the application provides an underwater booster with a double-propeller structure, and because the axes of the double-propeller mounting structure are not parallel, the direction of thrust resultant force generated after the double propellers are mounted and the line type of a human body are basically located on the same straight line, so that the moment generated by the thrust acting line and the line type of the human body on the same straight line can be offset without arm force, a user can control the booster to operate in the water according to the direction designated by the user by holding the connecting structure, and the user experience is better.

In some embodiments, the axis of the first propeller mounting structure intersects the axis of the second propeller mounting structure in the direction of advance of the booster, the intersection forming an included angle in degrees comprising (0, 60).

Therefore, the propeller mounting structure is arranged to be crossed in the advancing direction of the axis, so that water flow generated by the operation of the propeller is sprayed to the two sides of a human body after the propeller is mounted, and the human body is not easily impacted. The layout can ensure that the human body does not obstruct the water flow generated by the operation of the propeller, and the efficiency of the propeller is exerted to the maximum extent. Furthermore, the human body, the arms and the thrust action line can be basically positioned on the same plane, and the human-computer experience is good. Further, through the scope of control contained angle, can make the human body not cause the hindrance to the rivers that the propeller operation produced, the last thrust size that forms to the dead astern simultaneously also can not receive too much influence.

In some embodiments, the first and second connecting structures comprise single and multiple rod shapes.

Therefore, the single rod is arranged, and when the handle for holding is arranged on the single rod, the whole structure is simple and light, and the user experience is better; when the multi-rod-shaped connecting structure is arranged into a plurality of rods, the connecting structure is stable, is not easy to damage and has longer service life.

In some embodiments, the first connection structure and the second connection structure comprise an "I" shape.

From this, when connection structure is more firm, can set up the position of handle in the vertical portion of "worker" font to can grip more naturally when using, further promote user experience.

In some embodiments, the first and second connection structures include "T" shapes and inverted "T" shapes.

Therefore, the connecting structure is simple and light, and meanwhile, the position of the handle can be arranged in the T-shaped vertical part, so that the handle can be more naturally held when in use, and the hand feeling is better.

In some embodiments, the first propeller mounting structure, the first connection structure, the nacelle body, the second connection structure, and the second propeller mounting structure are integrally formed structures, and further, the first propeller mounting structure, the first connection structure, the nacelle body, the second connection structure, and the second propeller mounting structure form a specific angle within (0,180).

Therefore, the integral forming is convenient to manufacture, the whole structure can be more attractive in appearance at a specific angle, and the required accommodating length of the whole structure is reduced.

In some embodiments, the first connection structure and the second connection structure are connected to the cabin in a manner that they can rotate around the central axis of the cabin and can be self-locked in at least one predetermined position.

From this, connection structure can be adjusted and realize the auto-lock in the default position to can select to adjust connection structure to suitable position according to the demand of oneself when the user uses.

In some embodiments, when either one of the first connection structure and the second connection structure is rotated, the other one of the first connection structure and the second connection structure can be synchronously rotated to keep the first connection structure and the second connection structure symmetrically distributed on both sides of the cabin at all times.

From this, only need adjust one of them connection structure and just can realize two connection structure's linkage, simple to use to can protect constantly between the connection structure all the time about the cabin body symmetry, do not influence the use experience of user in aqueous.

In some embodiments, the first and second connection structures each have the structure of a telescoping sleeve to enable the first and second connection structures to be stretched and reduced.

Thereby, the connection structure is arranged to be able to be stretched and restored, so that different users can customize according to their own needs.

In some embodiments, the booster further comprises: first and second propellers disposed within the first and second propeller mounting structures; and the power supply and the control circuit are fixed in the cabin, wherein the input end of the control circuit is connected with the power supply, and two output ends of the control circuit respectively penetrate through the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure through cables to be respectively connected with the first propeller and the second propeller.

Therefore, the power supply and the control circuit can drive the propeller to generate thrust, so that the booster is controlled to move forwards.

In some embodiments, further comprising: the control switch is used for controlling the on-off of the control circuit, wherein the first connecting structure and/or the second connecting structure are/is further provided with an installation cavity of the control switch, and a sealing piece is arranged at the installation cavity to prevent water.

Therefore, the user can control the movement or stop of the booster by pressing the switch on the connecting structure to control the on-off of the control circuit.

In some embodiments, the booster further comprises: and the electronic indicating equipment is arranged on the cabin body, is connected with the control circuit and is used for displaying the parameter information of the power supply, the first propeller and/or the second propeller.

Therefore, the user can know the state of the booster in time by showing the parameter information of each device to the user.

In some embodiments, the booster further comprises: the external hanging frame is arranged on the cabin body, and the external hanging frame is provided with a mounting part for fixing external equipment on the cabin body.

From this, can also hang external equipment on the booster, promote user experience.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings based on the drawings without creative efforts.

FIG. 1 is a top view of a subsea booster according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a subsea booster according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a front view of a subsea booster according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a subsea booster according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line A-A of a subsea booster according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural disassembly diagram of a underwater booster according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The system comprises a first propeller, a second propeller, a first connecting structure, a first control switch, a second control switch, an electric indicating device, a cabin, a second control switch, a second connecting structure, a second propeller mounting structure, a 9-external hanging frame, a first propeller, a second propeller, a connecting structure cavity, a sealing cavity, a barrel 81, a plurality of supporting plates 82 and a mounting seat 83, wherein the first propeller mounting structure is 1, the first connecting structure is 2, the first control switch is 3, the electric indicating device is 5, the cabin is 6, the second control switch is 7, the second connecting structure is 8, the second propeller mounting structure is 9, the external hanging frame is 10.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a top view of a subsea booster as disclosed in one embodiment of the present application; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a subsea booster as disclosed in one embodiment of the present application; FIG. 3 is a front view of a subsea booster as disclosed in one embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a bottom view of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 2; fig. 6 is a schematic exploded view of fig. 2.

Referring to fig. 1, a top view of a subsea booster provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Wherein, this underwater booster includes: a cabin 5; the first propeller mounting structure 1 and the second propeller mounting structure 8 are symmetrically distributed on two sides of the cabin body; the first connecting structure 2 and the second connecting structure 7 are symmetrically distributed on two sides of the cabin body and used for holding, the first propeller mounting structure 1 is connected with the cabin body 5 through the first connecting structure 2, and the second propeller mounting structure 8 is connected with the cabin body 5 through the second connecting structure 7; wherein the axis of the first thruster mounting structure 1 is non-parallel to the axis of the second thruster mounting structure 8.

In this embodiment, the first connection structure 2 and the second connection structure 7 may be used as fixing members to fix the first propeller mounting structure 1 and the second propeller mounting structure 8 to the cabin 5, respectively; simultaneously, also be connection structure for the diver grips when using this booster under water to two connection structure are more convenient for the diver both hands to grip. Further, for the user with a fat body, the booster with the booster mounting structure at the tail of the booster facing outwards can be selected, so that water flow can be measured and sprayed towards the human body after the booster operates, and the user experience is better. Further, for users with slimmer or smaller sizes, a booster having a booster mounting structure slightly inward of the rear portion of the booster may be selected so that a stronger pushing force may be provided.

In some alternative embodiments, the shape of the connecting structure includes, but is not limited to, single/multiple rod shape, flat/curved surface, etc., the connecting structure has a handle for holding by a human hand, and an operating position.

In other alternative embodiments, the shape of the connecting structure may also be "I" shaped, "T" shaped, or inverted "T" shaped.

The embodiment of the application provides an underwater booster with a double-propeller structure, and a user can freely move in water under the action of the booster by holding a connecting structure, so that the user experience is better. Furthermore, the double-propeller structure and the layout of the special modified design are adopted, the size can be set to be smaller, the weight can be set to be lighter, the operation is more flexible, and the man-machine experience is better.

In some alternative embodiments, the axis of the first propeller mounting structure intersects the axis of the second propeller mounting structure in the direction of advance of the booster, i.e. the axes intersect on the side of the head of the booster, the intersection forming an included angle of (0, 60) degrees.

Continuing to refer to fig. 1, wherein the lower part of the figure is the advancing direction of the booster, a is the included angle formed by intersection, and the degree range of a comprises (0, 60), so that the propeller mounting structure is set to be that the axes are intersected in the advancing direction, and after the propeller is mounted, water flow generated by the operation of the propeller is sprayed to the two sides of the human body, so that the human body is not easy to impact.

In some alternative embodiments, the first connection structure and/or the second connection structure comprises a single rod shape, a multiple rod shape, an "I" shape, a "T" shape, and an inverted "T" shape. The single/multiple rod-shaped surface can be a plane or a curved surface, and the rod can be a linear rod or a curved rod. The handle may be one of single or rod-shaped rods, or may be located on one of single or rod-shaped rods, and the handle may be located in an "I" portion of "I", "T" and "T" shapes, or may be located in a "one" portion, which is not limited herein. Therefore, the connecting structure can have various structures, so that the position of the handle can be more flexibly arranged, and various different combination modes can be provided. Further, when the part is the part I, the hand holding is more convenient.

In some alternative embodiments, the first propeller mounting structure, the first connection structure, the nacelle body, the second connection structure, and the second propeller mounting structure are integrally formed structures. Further alternatively, the integrally formed structure may be an integrally formed hollow structure, a material with a density lower than that of water may be filled in other regions of the hollow structure except for regions where necessary components (such as cables, power supplies, control circuits, and the like) are installed, so that buoyancy may be generated to offset partial or all gravity, and the connection structure may be a solid structure and only holes for cables to pass through are left, which is not limited in this respect. Or the integrally formed structure is solid as a whole and made of a material with density less than that of water, and a space for placing other components is reserved inside the integrally formed structure, and the application is not limited in this respect.

In other embodiments, the first connection structure and the second connection structure are connected to the cabin in a manner that they can rotate around the central axis of the cabin and can be self-locked in at least one predetermined position. For example, a hinged or geared connection is used between the connection structure and the cabin, and a point capable of being clamped is provided, so that the connection structure can be locked in at least one preset position after being rotated, and a user can adjust the position of the connection structure autonomously. Further, when any one of the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure is rotated, the other one of the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure can be synchronously rotated to keep the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure symmetrically distributed on two sides of the cabin all the time. Therefore, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure can be ensured to be synchronized at any time.

In other alternative embodiments, the first and second attachment structures each have the structure of a telescoping sleeve to enable the first and second attachment structures to be stretched and restored. The telescopic sleeve can be, for example, a telescopic umbrella rod structure of a folding umbrella, and can be locked after being stretched, so that a user can regulate and control the lengths of the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure.

In some optional embodiments, the degree range of the included angle formed by the intersection of the axis of the first connecting structure and the axis of the second connecting structure comprises (0, 180), so that the resultant force direction of the thrust and the line type of the human body can be better ensured to be positioned on the same straight line when the included angle is 180 degrees, and after a certain angle is formed, the resultant force direction of the thrust and the line type of the human body are basically positioned on the same straight line, so that the overall length of the booster can be reduced to a certain extent, the booster is more attractive and convenient to carry.

Referring to fig. 2, 3 and 4, there are shown perspective, front and bottom views of a subsea booster according to an embodiment of the present application.

In this embodiment, the underwater booster further comprises: a first propeller 10 and a second propeller 11 provided in the first propeller mounting structure 1 and the second propeller mounting structure 8; and a power supply and a control circuit (not shown in the figure) fixed in the cabin, wherein the input end of the control circuit is connected with the power supply, and the two output ends of the control circuit are respectively connected with the first propeller 10 and the second propeller 11 through cables passing through the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure.

In some optional embodiments, further comprising: the control switch for controlling the on/off of the control circuit may be configured to be capable of manual control and remote control by using a remote control device, for example, in some scenarios, it may be desirable not to control by divers, but to control by remote control, and at this time, an infrared bluetooth or WiFi signal receiver may be disposed in the cabin, so as to enable remote control, and the application is not limited herein. In particular, the first control switch 3 and/or the second control switch 6 shown in the figures may be included. Wherein, still be provided with control switch's installation cavity on first connection structure 2 and/or the second connection structure 7, installation cavity department is provided with the sealing member in order to be waterproof. The user is thus able to control the advance of the booster by pressing the control switch, the position with the mounting chamber and the control switch being the handle. The first control switch 3 and/or the second control switch 6 may be disposed outside (forward direction side) the connection structure, may be disposed inside (forward direction reverse side) the connection structure, may be disposed above the connection structure, may be disposed below, may be disposed near the cabin, may be disposed far away from the cabin, may be disposed with the control switches on two connection structures, may be disposed with the control switches on only one connection structure, and may be disposed in a parallel manner or in a serial manner when two switches are disposed. Further, the control manner of the control switch includes, but is not limited to, pressing and the like. Further, the cable may pass through the handle, or may pass through a connection structure other than the handle, and the application is not limited thereto.

In other alternative embodiments, the subsea booster further comprises: an electronic indicator device 4, which is arranged on the nacelle 5 and connected to the control circuit, is used to display parameter information of the power source, the first propeller 10 and/or the second propeller 11, which may be, for example, remaining power, rotational speed, available time, used time, etc. The electronic pointing device may be: one or more of an electronic display screen, an indicator gauge and an indicator light. Further alternatively, the electronic pointing device may be mounted on the top of the cabin for easy viewing by the user. Furthermore, the electronic indicating equipment can be arranged on one side (the advancing direction is reverse) of the cabin body close to the user, so that the user can check parameter information such as electric quantity at any time. Further optionally, a protection window can be installed on the outer side of the electronic indicating equipment, so that a user can check parameters at any time through the protection window and can protect the electronic indicating equipment to a certain extent, the electronic indicating equipment is prevented from being easily damaged by water flow impact for a long time, and the service life is prolonged.

In other alternative embodiments, the booster further comprises: and the external hanging frame 9 is arranged on the cabin body 5, and is provided with a mounting part for fixing the external equipment on the cabin body. The external hanging frame 9 is arranged on the outer wall of the cabin body 5. The external hanging frame 9 is provided with a mounting part for fixing the external equipment on the cabin body. The external hanging carrier 9 can be one or more of a mounting hole, a fixing bolt, a hook, a fixing buckle, a mounting groove and a clamping groove. By means of the external mounting 9, the underwater booster can carry other equipment, such as photographic equipment and the like. Alternatively, the peripheral suspension carriage 9 may be arranged at the bottom of the cabin, which facilitates mounting, removal and carrying of peripheral equipment during travel. Further, it can be placed on the geometric center of the bottom of the nacelle so as not to affect the balance of the entire booster. And may be provided on the connecting structure, the application is not limited thereto.

The cabin body and the connecting structure can be streamlined in shape, so that resistance is reduced, and cruising ability is improved.

Further reference is made to fig. 5 and 6, wherein fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line a-a of fig. 2, and fig. 6 is an exploded view of fig. 2.

As shown in fig. 5, a sealed cavity 51 is provided in the cabin 5, and a connecting structure cavity 21 is also provided in the first connecting structure 2 and the second connecting structure 7. Sealed cavity 51 is used to house power and control circuitry, and connecting structure cavity 21 allows passage of cables connecting the control circuitry to the propeller.

As shown in fig. 6, the second thruster mounting structure 8 may comprise the following structures: a cylinder 81, a mount 83, and a plurality of support plates 82.

The cylinder 81 has a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends, and the cross section of the cylindrical structure is circular. The mounting seat 83 is of an annular structure and is suspended inside the cylinder 81, and intervals are arranged between the mounting seat 83 and the inner wall of the cylinder 81, and the spaces of the intervals form a water flow channel of the second propeller during working. The axis of the annular configuration of the mounting seat 83 is parallel to the axis of the barrel 81.

One end of the supporting plate 82 is fixed to the inner wall of the cylinder 81, and the other end is fixed to the outer surface of the annular structure of the mounting seat 83. A plurality of support plates 82 are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the annular structure of the mounting seat 83.

In some alternative embodiments, the cylinder 81, the mounting seat 83 and the supporting plate 82 may be formed by splicing. Alternatively, the cylinder 81, the mounting seat 83 and the supporting plate 82 can be integrally formed by injection molding, so that the structural strength is higher.

In some specific application scenarios, when the machine of the present application is in operation, two hands are required to respectively hold the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure, and the machine is started only by pressing both switches. The utility model provides an underwater booster is owing to adopt two propeller structure, can be so that the overall dimension reduces to 1/4 of the main product in the market, and weight reduces to 35% of the main product in the market, and whole machine size is little, light in weight, and handsome in appearance is convenient for transport, carry, has adopted two propeller arrangement forms in connection structure both sides, and the design is compact, holds to feel comfortable, and the flexible operation, man-machine experience is better.

It is noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second," and the like, may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Also, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an … …" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above examples are only intended to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, but not to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments may still be modified, or some technical features may be equivalently replaced; and such modifications or substitutions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the corresponding technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An underwater booster, comprising:

a cabin body;

the first propeller mounting structure and the second propeller mounting structure are symmetrically distributed on two sides of the cabin body;

the first propeller mounting structure is connected with the cabin body through the first connecting structure, the second propeller mounting structure is connected with the cabin body through the second connecting structure, and handles for holding are arranged on the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure;

wherein an axis of the first propeller mounting structure is non-parallel to an axis of the second propeller mounting structure.

2. The booster of claim 1, wherein the axis of the first propeller mounting structure intersects the axis of the second propeller mounting structure in the booster advancement direction and the range of degrees of included angle formed by the intersection comprises (0, 60).

3. The booster of claim 2, wherein the first and second connection structures comprise single and multi-rod shapes.

4. The booster of claim 2, wherein the first and second connection structures comprise an "i" shape.

5. The booster of claim 2, wherein the first and second connection structures comprise "T" shapes and inverted "T" shapes.

6. The booster of any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:

first and second propellers disposed within the first and second propeller mounting structures;

the power supply and the control circuit are fixed in the cabin, wherein the input end of the control circuit is connected with the power supply, and two output ends of the control circuit respectively penetrate through the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure through cables to be respectively connected with the first propeller and the second propeller.

7. The booster of claim 6, further comprising:

and the control switch is used for controlling the on-off of the control circuit, wherein the first connecting structure and/or the second connecting structure are/is also provided with an installation cavity of the control switch, and a sealing element is arranged at the installation cavity to prevent water.

8. The booster of claim 6, further comprising:

and the electronic indicating equipment is arranged on the cabin body, is connected with the control circuit and is used for displaying the parameter information of the power supply, the first propeller and the second propeller.