Water quality monitoring buoy multi-parameter water quality analyzer protection tube cleaning tool

Abstract

This invention discloses a cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer used in water quality monitoring buoys. The tool includes a rod with a shovel, a cleaning brush roller, and a water-blocking plate mounted on it. The shovel is located at the lower end of the rod, and the cleaning brush roller is positioned above it. The water-blocking plate is movably mounted above the cleaning brush roller. A water-blocking plate limiting platform is located in the lower middle part of the rod, and the water-blocking plate is movably distributed between the platform and the cleaning brush roller. This invention effectively removes and extracts contaminants from the protective tube of the water quality monitoring buoy. It is convenient, efficient, and effective, making it ideal for offshore operations. Furthermore, the replacement of related accessories is simple, inexpensive, and yields excellent results.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water quality monitoring buoy cleaning technology, specifically to a cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys. Background Technology

[0002] Marine water quality monitoring buoys are deployed in the monitored sea area. Multi-parameter water quality analyzers use a dedicated protective tube inserted through the buoy body, extending 1-1.5 meters underwater for monitoring. Due to the unique characteristics of the ocean, marine organisms (barnacles, algae, sea mud, and marine debris, etc.) adhere to the inside of the protective tube, significantly affecting water convection and thus the accuracy of the monitoring data. Furthermore, if the attached marine organisms are not effectively removed, they will accumulate over time, filling the gaps between the multi-parameter water quality analyzer and the protective tube, making it impossible to remove the instrument. The electrodes will also become covered with marine organisms, endangering the safety of the equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the above shortcomings, this invention provides a cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys, enabling convenient, efficient, and safe cleaning and maintenance of the protective tube.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys includes a rod body, on which a scraper, a cleaning brush roller, and a water-blocking plate are mounted; the scraper is located at the lower end of the rod body, and the cleaning brush roller is located above the scraper; the water-blocking plate is movably mounted above the cleaning brush roller.

[0006] Preferably, a water-blocking plate limiting platform is provided in the lower middle part of the rod body, and the water-blocking plate is movably distributed between the water-blocking plate limiting platform and the cleaning brush roller.

[0007] Preferably, the rod body is provided with an upper rod body and a lower rod body; the upper rod body and the lower rod body are detachably connected.

[0008] Preferably, the shovel is a circular shovel or an arc-shaped shovel.

[0009] Preferably, the circular shovel has a tubular structure and its lower end is sharpened.

[0010] Preferably, the water-blocking plate is an annular flat plate or an annular plate structure with a concave center.

[0011] Preferably, the circular shovel and / or the cleaning brush roller are detachably connected to the lower part of the rod.

[0012] Preferably, the upper part of the circular shovel is provided with a threaded connector, and the lower end of the rod is correspondingly provided with a thread, so that the circular shovel can be detachably connected by the thread.

[0013] Preferably, the circular shovel includes a cylindrical connector and a blade, wherein the blade is detachably connected to the cylindrical connector.

[0014] Preferably, the circular shovel includes a cylindrical connecting body, the lower part of which is provided with a conical groove and a threaded hole, and also includes a trumpet-shaped blade, a frustum-shaped blade fixing block and a tightening bolt; the middle part of the frustum-shaped blade fixing block is provided with a through hole corresponding to the threaded hole; the trumpet-shaped blade is movably disposed in the conical groove and is pressed and fixed to the cylindrical connecting body by the frustum-shaped blade fixing block and the tightening bolt.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] Offshore operations are characterized by high risks, large waves, and difficult operations. Furthermore, small floating platforms such as buoys face challenges such as limited operating space and platform swaying. This makes it impossible to effectively clean the inner wall of the protective tube on water quality monitoring buoys using conventional tools. Even if barnacles and seaweed adhering to the inner wall of the protective tube can be effectively removed, it is even more difficult to effectively remove floating and semi-floating debris from the tube (which is significantly different from cleaning the inner wall of stationary pipes on land). The present invention simply requires inserting the device into the protective tube of the water quality monitoring buoy, and then using a circular shovel to poke the inner wall of the protective tube to remove barnacles, seaweed, and other debris adhering to the inner wall. As the device is inserted downwards, floating and semi-floating debris rises above the water-blocking plate. When the device is lifted upwards, the water-blocking plate moves downwards to a lower position under the force of the water, thus lifting the debris out of the protective tube. This achieves effective cleaning and removal of debris from the protective tube, making the operation convenient, efficient, and effective, and highly beneficial for offshore operations. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the upper and lower rods of the present invention in their disassembled state;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the arc-shaped shovel used in this invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shovel of the present invention connected to the lower rod body by threads;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning brush roller of the present invention, which is connected to the lower rod body by a thread;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-blocking plate of the present invention, which is an annular planar plate;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cylindrical connector and the blade in their disassembled state according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the disassembled state of another structure of the cylindrical connector and the blade of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cylindrical connector, the trumpet-shaped blade, and the frustum-shaped blade fixing block of the present invention in their disassembled state.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the usage status of the device of the present invention in offshore operations. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this invention is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] like Figures 1-8As shown, a cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys includes a rod. In this embodiment, for ease of carrying, the rod is provided with an upper rod 2 and a lower rod 5. The upper rod 2 and the lower rod 5 are detachably connected by a threaded rod 3. A handle 1 is provided at the upper end of the upper rod 2, which is preferably made of stainless steel. A scraper 8, a cleaning brush roller 6, and a water-blocking plate 9 are provided on the lower rod 5. The scraper 8 is provided at the lower end of the lower rod 5, and the cleaning brush roller 6 is provided above the scraper 8. The water-blocking plate 9 is movably provided above the cleaning brush roller 6. A water-blocking plate limiting platform 4 is provided in the lower middle part of the lower rod 5, and the water-blocking plate 9 is movably distributed between the water-blocking plate limiting platform 4 and the cleaning brush roller 6. The purpose of this design is to ensure that when the cleaning device is inserted into the water, the water-blocking plate 9 moves upward to prevent obstruction of floating and semi-floating debris from moving upward; and when the cleaning device is lifted, the water-blocking plate 9 moves downward under water pressure to lift up more floating and semi-floating debris, thereby ensuring that the debris is lifted out of the protective tube.

[0031] Preferably, the shovel 8 is a circular shovel or an arc-shaped shovel. Using an arc-shaped shovel would require continuous rotation of the device when removing dirt from the inside of the protective tube; therefore, a circular shovel is the optimal choice. During manufacturing, the diameters of the water-blocking plate 9 and the circular shovel are set to correspond to the inner diameter of the protective tube. This allows the dirt, such as seaweed, to float to the surface after being removed from the inner wall of the protective tube by the shovel.

[0032] Preferably, the circular shovel has a tubular structure and its lower end is sharpened.

[0033] Preferably, the water-blocking plate is an annular planar plate, such as... Figure 5 As shown, or preferably a ring-shaped plate structure with a concave center, such as Figure 4 As shown, this arrangement helps the water-blocking plate to better hold the dirt when the cost-reducing device is lifted, thus improving the discharge effect of the dirt.

[0034] Preferably, for ease of replacement, the circular scraper 8 and / or the cleaning brush roller 6 are detachably connected to the lower part of the rod body, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the upper part of the circular scraper 8 is provided with a threaded connector 13, and the lower end of the rod is correspondingly provided with a thread 12. The circular scraper is detachably connected via the thread, while the cleaning brush roller 6 is directly sleeved. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the cleaning brush roller 6 is provided with a threaded through hole 14, and can be detachably tightened and fixed by the thread 12.

[0035] Preferably, to facilitate blade replacement and reduce blade replacement costs, the circular scraper 8 includes a cylindrical connecting body and a blade 8-3. The blade 8-3 is detachably connected to the cylindrical connecting body, preferably by a threaded connection, i.e., as shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the blade 8-3 is shaped like a concave disc with a sharpened tip. A connecting bolt 8-4 can be directly mounted on the upper part of the blade. A threaded hole 8-2 is provided at the center of the corresponding cylindrical connector, allowing for assembly and disassembly via the thread. Some embodiments may also be as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the center of the disc-shaped blade body 8-5 is provided with a through hole 8-6 corresponding to the threaded hole 8-2, and then it is equipped with an independent bolt 8-7. When replacing, only the disc-shaped blade body 8-5 needs to be replaced.

[0036] Preferably, some embodiments may also include, for example Figure 8 The structure shown includes a circular shovel 8 comprising a cylindrical connecting body with a conical groove 8-8 and a threaded hole 8-2 at its lower part. It also includes a trumpet-shaped blade 8-9, a frustum-shaped blade fixing block 8-10, and a tightening bolt 8-12. The frustum-shaped blade fixing block 8-10 has a through hole 8-11 in its middle corresponding to the threaded hole 8-2. The trumpet-shaped blade 8-9 is movably disposed within the conical groove 8-8 and is pressed by the frustum-shaped blade fixing block 8-10 and tightly fixed to the cylindrical connecting body by the tightening bolt 8-12. This design, after industrialization, effectively reduces the cost of blade replacement, and the blade replacement operation is simple, the connection is secure, and the performance is good.

[0037] Maritime operations are inherently dangerous, involve rough seas, and are difficult to perform. For small, floating platforms like buoys, the limited space (generally requiring personnel to stand on a small boat for cleaning) further complicates matters. These buoys are constantly swaying in the waves, making maritime operations extremely challenging. These limitations and problems mean that conventional tools are insufficient for effectively cleaning the inner walls of the protective tubes on water quality monitoring buoys. Even if barnacles and seaweed adhering to the tube's inner wall can be removed, it is far more difficult to effectively remove floating and semi-floating debris (a significant difference from cleaning the inner walls of stationary pipes on land). Therefore,... Figure 9The diagram shows the operation of the device of this invention at sea. Using this invention, the device is simply inserted into the protective tube of a water quality monitoring buoy. Then, a circular shovel is used to poke the inner wall of the protective tube, removing barnacles, seaweed, and other debris adhering to it. As the device is inserted downwards, floating and semi-floating debris rises above the water-blocking plate. When the device is lifted upwards, the water-blocking plate moves downwards to a lower position under the force of the water, thus lifting the debris out of the protective tube. This effectively removes debris from the protective tube, making the operation convenient, efficient, and effective, and highly beneficial for offshore operations.

Claims

1. A cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys, characterized in that: The device includes a rod body, on which a scraper, a cleaning brush roller, and a water-blocking plate are mounted; the scraper is located at the lower end of the rod body, and the cleaning brush roller is located above the scraper; the water-blocking plate is movably mounted above the cleaning brush roller. When inserted into the water, the water-blocking plate moves upward, and when lifted, the water-blocking plate moves downward under the action of water pressure, causing the floating and semi-floating dirt to be lifted up, thereby ensuring that the dirt is lifted out of the protective tube. A water-blocking plate limiting platform is provided in the lower middle part of the rod body, and the water-blocking plate is movably distributed between the water-blocking plate limiting platform and the cleaning brush roller; The water-blocking plate is either a ring-shaped flat plate or a ring-shaped plate structure with a concave center.

2. The cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rod body is provided with an upper rod body and a lower rod body; the upper rod body and the lower rod body are detachably connected.

3. The cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shovel is a round shovel or an arc-shaped shovel.

4. The cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circular shovel has a tubular structure and its lower end is sharpened.

5. A cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circular shovel and / or the cleaning brush roller are detachably connected to the lower part of the rod.

6. A cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper part of the circular shovel is provided with a threaded connector, and the lower end of the rod is correspondingly provided with a thread, so the circular shovel can be detachably connected by the thread.

7. A cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circular shovel includes a cylindrical connector and a blade, the blade being detachably connected to the cylindrical connector.

8. A cleaning tool for the protective tube of a multi-parameter water quality analyzer for water quality monitoring buoys according to claim 7, characterized in that: The circular shovel includes a cylindrical connecting body, the lower part of which is provided with a conical groove and a threaded hole, and also includes a trumpet-shaped blade, a frustum-shaped blade fixing block and a tightening bolt; the middle part of the frustum-shaped blade fixing block is provided with a through hole corresponding to the threaded hole; the trumpet-shaped blade is movably disposed in the conical groove and is pressed and fixed to the cylindrical connecting body by the frustum-shaped blade fixing block and the tightening bolt.

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