RU198470U1 - SENSOR SENSOR MOUNTING DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model refers to electromechanical devices and is designed to install an echo sounder sensor on the hull of a floating vehicle (boat, boat, yacht, etc.). The task to be solved by the utility model is to improve the design of the device for mounting the echo sounder sensor in the direction of improving the efficiency of its use, increasing its durability by using an electromechanical drive for adjusting the echo sounder sensor holder relative to the bottom of the reservoir and increasing the protection of structural elements from the negative impact of the aquatic environment through the use of sealed bellows and housing cover. The problem is solved by the fact that in the device for attaching the echo sounder transducer, which contains a housing, elements of attachment to the floating vehicle, the echosounder transducer holder, the echosounder transducer holder adjustment drive, the echo sounder transducer holder adjustment drive is made in the form of an electromechanical device. Also new is the implementation of the housing is composed of at least two parts, and the placement of an electromechanical device (drive) in a sealed bellows. The technical result is an increase in the efficiency of the device due to the presence of an electromechanical drive for adjusting the holder of the echo sounder transducer, which improves the measurement accuracy by adjusting the tilt angle sensor and keep the sensor from destruction in case of a possible hit on an underwater obstacle, by preliminary remote lifting of the holder to the inoperative position, as well as increase the durability of the device by using a sealed bellows and a housing with a cover.

Description

The utility model refers to electromechanical devices and is designed to install an echo sounder sensor on the hull of a floating vehicle (boat, boat, yacht, etc.).

A device for attaching an echo sounder transducer is known, comprising a profile body, an attachment point to the body of a floating craft and an echo sounder transducer holder, which is a bolt with a wide head, made in 2 standard sizes [1].

The disadvantage of this device is the limited regulation of the echo sounder sensor holder.

A device for attaching an echo sounder sensor [2] is known, comprising a profile body with a longitudinal groove, an echo sounder sensor holder placed in a profile case and connected to it by means of an axis with the possibility of rotation around it, an attachment point to the floating vehicle in the form of a clamp. At the bottom of the holder there is a spring that allows you to adjust the position of the sensor.

The disadvantage of this solution is the need for mechanical influences to change the position of the sensor, as well as the impossibility of quickly adjusting the position of the sensor in the event of a change in its operating conditions.

The closest in technical essence is the device [3], which contains a housing, elements of attachment to a floating vehicle, an echo sounder sensor holder, an adjustment drive for the echo sounder sensor holder. The drive for adjusting the echo sounder sensor holder is made in the form of a hand lever with the ability to rotate the shaft by 360 °, which makes it possible to change the position of the sensor during measurements.

The main disadvantage of this device is the presence of a mechanical drive, which makes it necessary for a person to control the process of changing the position of the sensor with the application of muscle force. In addition, the device is characterized by a low accuracy of sensor position adjustment.

The task to be solved by the utility model is to improve the design of the device for mounting the echo sounder sensor in the direction of improving the efficiency of its use and increasing its durability by using an electromechanical drive for adjusting the echo sounder sensor holder relative to the bottom of the reservoir, and increasing the protection of structural elements from the negative effects of the aquatic environment due to using a sealed bellows and housing cover.

The problem is solved by the fact that in the device for attaching the echo sounder transducer, which contains a housing, elements of attachment to the floating vehicle, the echosounder transducer holder, the echosounder transducer holder adjustment drive, the echo sounder transducer holder adjustment drive is made in the form of an electromechanical device.

Also new is the implementation of the housing is composed of at least two parts, and the placement of the electromechanical device (drive) in a sealed bellows.

The technical result, provided by a combination of features, is to improve the efficiency of using the device due to the electromechanical drive for adjusting the echo sounder sensor holder, which allows you to more accurately adjust the angle of inclination of the echo sounder sensor, adjust it when changing the position of the floating craft, lift the sensor out of the water and place it in a safe position relative to the craft ... The durability of the device is also increased due to the use of a sealed bellows and a housing with a cover, which protect the electromechanical drive from the negative effects of the aquatic environment.

The essence of the utility model is illustrated by drawings, where Fig. 1 shows a general view of a device for attaching an echo sounder sensor, FIG. 2 - the position of the device in the operating state of the sensor, Fig. 3 - the position of the device in the inoperative state of the sensor.

The device consists of a split body 1 with a cover 2 attached to the body 1 by a set of fasteners 3. At the end of the body 1 there is an echo sounder sensor holder 4, which is connected to the body 1 with the possibility of rotation through the axis 5. In the body 1 there is an electromechanical linear drive 6, protected by a sealed silicone bellows 7. Linear drive 6 is connected through axis 8 to housing 1 and through axis 9 to the echo sounder transducer holder 4. Axes 5, 8 and 9 are protected (fixed) on both sides by retaining rings 11.

Holes 10 are made on the body 1 to accommodate elements (not shown in the figure) for connecting the device to the body of the craft.

The device works as follows. When you press the control button (not shown in the figure) by the electromechanical drive 6 (Fig. 1), the linear drive 6 changes its size upward and under its influence the echo sounder sensor holder 4 (Fig. 2) is lowered down into the operating position. When the control button of the electromechanical drive is moved to another position, the linear drive 6 changes its size towards a decrease, and accordingly, as a result, the holder of the echo sounder sensor 4 (Fig. 3) rises up and the sensor goes into an inoperative position. The transfer of the holder of the echo sounder 4 transducer attachment to the inoperative position is carried out in the event of a possible contact with an underwater obstacle. The ability to lift the transducer out of the water and position it in a safe position relative to the craft helps to keep it from being destroyed.

A possible situation when the tilt of the floating craft occurs, and as a result - the distortion of the sensor readings. The presence of an electromechanical drive 6 (Fig. 1) makes it easy to precisely fine-tune the angle of inclination of the echo sounder sensor due to a special mode provided in the electrical board by briefly pressing the drive start button (not shown in Fig.).

The application of the claimed technical solution will improve the efficiency of using the device due to the presence of an electromechanical drive for adjusting the echo sounder sensor holder, which makes it possible to increase the measurement accuracy by adjusting the sensor tilt angle and keep the sensor from destruction in case of a possible hit on an underwater obstacle, preliminary remote raising of the holder to the non-working position, and increase the durability of the device by using a sealed bellows and a housing with a cover.

Sources of information

1. Patent of Ukraine No. 100950. Device for mounting the echo sounder sensor, author A.V. Bezrodnykh, published on 08/10/2015, Bul. No. 15 IPC B60Q 5/00, G01S1 5/00.

2. Patent RU No. 2421639. Device for mounting the echo sounder sensor, author Parfenov A.N., published on 20.06.2011, Bul. No. 17, IPC F16B 45/00, A01K 79/00.

3. US patent No. 3989216. Transducer mounting bracket by Don W. Veatch, published DLI 976, IPC H04B 13/00.

Claims (3)

1. A device for attaching an echo sounder transducer, comprising a housing, attachment elements to a floating vehicle, an echosounder transducer holder, an echosounder transducer holder adjustment drive, characterized in that an echosounder transducer holder adjustment drive is made in the form of an electromechanical device. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the body is made of at least two parts. 3. The device according to PP. 1 and 2, characterized in that the electromechanical device is housed in a sealed bellows.

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