A kind of ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function

By designing marine drift floats with self-destruction functions, using rotomolding process and self-destruction circuits, the problems of high costs, low production efficiency, data leakage in the existing technology have been solved, and the safety and stability of the floats have been improved.

CN116280005BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23QINGDAO HAIYAN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310158955.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-02-24
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-24

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Technical Problem

The existing marine drift floats have problems such as high cost, low production efficiency, excessive weight, electronic shielding, and data leakage, and it is difficult to prevent malicious opening of the cabin.

Method used

Design a marine drift float with self-destruction function, a floating body formed by rotomolding process is used to form a built-in data acquisition module and self-destruction circuit. The pressure gland can be detached and installed on the float. The inner wall is equipped with an induction module. The self-destruction module includes a self-destruction structure and a self-destruction circuit. The control module connects the induction module and the self-destruction circuit to realize that the float automatically self-destructs when it is maliciously opened to ensure data security.

Benefits of technology

By adding self-destruction and self-sinking design, data leakage is effectively prevented, production costs are reduced and production efficiency is improved. The float has a beautiful appearance, electronic equipment is not affected by sea waves and wind, and the float has better stability and wave-resistance, and its collision resistance is enhanced.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an ocean drifting buoy with a self-destruction function, including a buoy body and a self-destruction module. The buoy body includes a gland and a float. The float is integrally formed by a rotational molding process. A data acquisition module is installed inside the float. A gland is detachably installed above the float. A sensing module is provided on the inner wall of the float near one end of the gland. The self-destruction module includes a self-sinking structure and a self-destruction circuit. The self-destruction circuit is connected to the data acquisition module. The self-sinking structure is installed on one side of the bottom of the float. The self-sinking structure, the self-destruction circuit, and the sensing module are all connected to a control module. The present invention can fully ensure the security of the buoy data, the buoy has high production efficiency, low cost, smooth appearance, and better wave-following and stability.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of marine detection equipment, in particular to a marine drifting buoy with a self-destruction function. Background Art

[0002] A buoy is an instrument used for ocean surveys, which has the functions of automatically and continuously collecting ocean hydrological and meteorological elements, data transmission and positioning. Buoys can be used for drifting observations or fixed-point anchor observations, and can achieve long-term, large-scale, and high-precision observation applications of ocean waves.

[0003] The wave buoys in the prior art are usually manufactured by metal welding process, which has the problems of high cost, low production efficiency and excessive weight. In addition, since the outer shell of the buoy is made of metal, it causes electronic shielding to the internal electronic components, and the buoys manufactured by rotational molding process are all hollow shells, and various sensor devices cannot be installed in the buoy. In addition, due to the working environment and working nature of the buoy, it is necessary to observe the waves, and it will drift with the current. The position of the buoy cannot be controlled, resulting in the risk of the buoy being salvaged. Once the buoy is salvaged or located, if the cabin is maliciously opened, the hardware chip of the positioning communication equipment inside the buoy, and the data collected and stored are all at risk of leakage. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above problems existing in the prior art, the present invention proposes an ocean drifting buoy with a self-destruction function.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: a marine drifting buoy with a self-destruction function, including a buoy body and a self-destruction module, the buoy body includes a pressure cover and a float, the float is integrally formed by a rotational molding process, a data acquisition module is installed inside the float, a pressure cover is detachably installed on the top of the float, a sensing module is arranged on the inner wall of the float near one end of the pressure cover, the self-destruction module includes a self-sinking structure and a self-destruction circuit, the self-destruction circuit is connected to the data acquisition module, the self-sinking structure is installed on one side of the bottom of the float, and the self-sinking structure, the self-destruction circuit and the sensing module are all connected to a control module.

[0006] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function, the self-sinking module includes a fixed seat, a mounting shaft, a sleeve, a paddle, a sliding pin, a tension spring, and a cotton thread. The fixed seat is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft by the sleeve, a rotatable paddle is arranged in the gap between the fixed seat and the mounting shaft, through holes are arranged in the middle positions of the paddle, the fixed seat and the mounting shaft, the hook of the paddle extends to the outside of the gap, a sliding pin is arranged in the through hole of the fixed seat, the sliding pin is a "cross" shaped structure, a spring is sleeved under the sliding pin, a fixed column is arranged on the sleeve near one end of the gap, one end of the tension spring is fixed to the fixed column, and the other end is connected to the hook of the paddle, one end of the cotton thread is fixed to the fixed column, and the other end is connected to the hook of the paddle, and a heating wire is sleeved on the outer surface of the cotton thread.

[0007] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function, the heating wire is fixed by a heating wire fixing block, the heating wire fixing block is installed on one side of the installation shaft, a groove is provided at the bottom of the sliding pin, an O-ring is provided in the groove, and the diameter of the sliding pin close to the installation shaft is smaller than the diameter of the other end.

[0008] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function, the through hole in the fixing seat is an inverted convex structure, the spring is normally against the inner wall of the through hole of the fixing seat and is in a compressed state, the through hole of the paddle is misaligned with the through hole of the shaft sleeve and the fixing seat, and the top of the sliding pin is against the paddle.

[0009] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function, the sensing module includes a cover opening detection switch, a magnetically controlled reed switch, and a pressure plate, a pressure plate is arranged above the cover opening detection switch, and the cover opening detection switch and the magnetically controlled reed switch are both connected to the control module.

[0010] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function is provided with a top cover above the pressure cover, the top cover is made of transparent material, and the pressure cover is made of ABS material through injection molding process.

[0011] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function has a solar cell panel arranged on the side of one end of the float close to the pressure cover, and a plurality of handles are arranged circumferentially on the one end of the float close to the pressure cover, the handles are integrally formed with the float, and the solar cell panel is installed on the corresponding float above the adjacent handles, and the handles are provided with fixing holes.

[0012] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function is provided with an external sensor connector at the bottom of the float, and there are three external sensor connectors.

[0013] The above-mentioned ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function has a lifting ring arranged at the bottom of the floating body, and the lifting ring is embedded in the floating body when the floating body is integrally formed by rotational molding process.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention adds a self-destruction and self-sinking design, designs a self-destruction function of the buoy to target malicious opening of the compartment, and fully ensures the security of the buoy data; the rotational molding process has higher production efficiency, lower cost, and a more beautiful appearance; the electronics, antenna, radar, etc. are built-in, the appearance is cleaner, and are not affected by waves and wind, and the buoy has better wave-following and stability; the buoy is light in weight, easy to deploy and place; the anti-collision and handle are integrated to enhance the strength of the buoy, and the anti-collision ring at the outermost 5 points can be used to protect the entire buoy from external collisions, and the function of the handle can be realized through the angle gap between the 5 sides and the float. At the same time, through this structure, the effect of increasing the rotational molding material on the structural level is achieved, thereby increasing the strength of the buoy and making the appearance smooth. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the buoy of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the floating body of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sensing module of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the self-sinking structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 A top view of the self-sinking structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is the front view of the self-sinking structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 Sectional view along AA direction;

[0023] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 6 Middle section view along BB direction;

[0024] Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the self-destruct circuit of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure, 1. top cover, 2. pressure cover, 3. solar panel, 4. floating body, 5. self-sinking structure, 6. external sensor connector, 7. handle, 8. fixing hole, 9. lifting ring, 10. magnetic reed switch, 11. pressure plate, 12. cover opening detection switch, 13. sliding pin, 14. mounting shaft, 15. tension spring, 16. fixing column, 17. cotton thread, 18. fixing seat, 19. bushing, 20. heating wire, 21. heating wire fixing block, 22. paddle, 23. O-ring, 24. spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the present embodiment discloses an ocean drifting buoy with a self-destruction function, comprising a buoy body and a self-destruction module. The buoy body comprises a top cover 1, a pressure cover 2 and a float 4. The top cover 1 is made of a transparent PC material, the pressure cover 2 is made of an ABS material through an injection molding process, the float 4 is integrally formed through a rotational molding process, a data acquisition module is installed inside the float, the pressure cover and the top cover are connected to the float above by bolts, a solar cell panel 3 is arranged on the side of the float 4 near the pressure cover, and five handles 7 are circumferentially arranged on the end of the float 4 near the pressure cover 2, the handles 7 are integrally formed with the float 4, and since the rotational molding material is a non-metallic material and does not have an electromagnetic shielding function, the data acquisition module is placed in a rotationally molded sealed cabin inside the rotational molding shell, the electromagnetic waves of the radar antenna of the data acquisition module can penetrate the rotational molding shell, the radar antenna is placed on the ceiling of the rotational molding shell, the rotational molding shell floats on the sea surface, and the radar and the antenna will not be affected by being buried by seawater. Solar panels are installed on the corresponding floating bodies above adjacent handles, and fixing holes 8 are provided on the handles 7. This design utilizes the 5-point anti-collision ring on the outermost edge to achieve the outer anti-collision protection effect for the entire buoy, and can also realize the function of the handle through the angle gap between the 5 sides and the float. At the same time, through this structure, the effect of increasing the rotational molding material on the structural level is achieved, thereby increasing the strength of the buoy and making the appearance smooth.

[0028] The inner wall of the floating body 4 is provided with a sensing module near the end of the pressure cover. The self-destruction module includes a self-sinking structure 5 and a self-destruction circuit. The self-destruction circuit is connected to the data acquisition module. The self-destruction circuit controls the burning of the main chip and the storage through the 3.3v power pin. The specific self-destruction circuit is as follows Fig. 9 As shown, the self-sinking structure 5 is installed on one side of the bottom of the floating body 4, and the self-sinking structure 5, the self-destruction circuit, and the sensing module are all connected to the control module.

[0029] The bottom of the floating body is also provided with three external sensor connectors 6, such as Figure 2 As shown, a lifting ring 9 is provided at the bottom of the floating body, and the lifting ring 9 is pre-buried in the floating body when the floating body is integrally formed by the rotational molding process.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the sensing module includes a cover opening detection switch 12, a magnetically controlled reed switch 10, and a pressure plate 11. A pressure plate 11 is arranged above the cover opening detection switch 12. The cover opening detection switch 12 and the magnetically controlled reed switch 10 are both connected to the control module. In actual operation, when the hatch of the buoy is closed, the hatch presses the pressure plate 11, and the pressure plate presses the cover opening detection switch 12. If the buoy needs to be repaired, a magnet is placed above the top cover, and the magnet acts on the magnetically controlled reed switch 10. The magnetically controlled reed switch sends a signal to the control module, and the control module controls the self-destruct circuit not to work. At this time, the hatch is opened for maintenance; if the hatch is opened directly, the pressure plate 11 does not press the cover opening detection switch 12, and the cover opening detection switch pops up. At this time, the control module controls the self-destruct circuit to work, and the self-destruct circuit burns the data acquisition module to ensure data security.

[0031] like Figure 4-7 As shown, the self-sinking module includes a fixed seat 18, a mounting shaft 14, a sleeve 19, a paddle 22, a sliding pin 13, a tension spring 15, and a cotton thread 17. The fixed seat 18 is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft 14 through the sleeve 19. A rotatable paddle 22 is arranged in the gap between the fixed seat 18 and the mounting shaft 14. Through holes are arranged in the middle of the paddle 22, the fixed seat 18, and the mounting shaft 14. The hook of the paddle 22 extends to the outside of the gap. A sliding pin 13 is arranged in the through hole of the fixed seat 18. The sliding pin 13 is a "cross" structure, and a spring is sleeved below the sliding pin 13. 24, a fixing column 16 is provided at one end of the sleeve 19 near the gap, one end of the tension spring 15 is fixed to the fixing column 16, and the other end is connected to the hook of the pick 22, one end of the cotton thread 17 is fixed to the fixing column 16, and the other end is connected to the hook of the pick, a heating wire 20 is sleeved on the outer surface of the cotton thread 17, and the heating wire 20 is fixed by a heating wire fixing block 21, and the heating wire fixing block 21 is installed on one side of the installation shaft 14, a groove is provided at the bottom of the sliding pin 13, an O-ring 23 is provided in the groove, and the diameter of the sliding pin 13 at one end near the installation shaft 14 is smaller than the diameter of the other end.

[0032] In this embodiment, the through hole in the fixing seat is an inverted convex structure. Under normal circumstances, the spring is pressed against the inner wall of the through hole of the fixing seat 18 in a compressed state. The groove on one side of the paddle 22 is misaligned with the shaft sleeve 19 and the through hole of the fixing seat 18. The top of the sliding pin is pressed against the paddle. The specific structure is as follows: Figure 8 shown.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the self-sinking structure is in a normal state, the top of the sliding pin rests on the paddle, the groove on the side of the paddle is staggered with the through hole of the fixed seat and the mounting shaft, the tension spring and the cotton thread are connected to the paddle hook at the same time, and the tension spring is in a stretched state. The tension of the tension spring and the cotton thread on the hook keeps the force balance of the hook. The control module is equipped with a time monitoring unit and a positioning module. When the buoy runs to the designed time or monitors that the buoy exceeds the designated area, the control module controls the self-sinking structure to start, and the heating wire heats and burns the cotton thread. At this time, the tension spring resets and pulls the paddle to the side of the tension spring. At this time, the groove on the side of the paddle coincides with the through hole of the fixed seat and the mounting shaft, and the sliding pin moves upward under the push of the spring. At this time, a gap appears in the through hole of the bottom fixed seat, and seawater enters the floating body from the through hole of the fixed seat, causing the buoy to sink.

[0034] The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention within the essence and protection scope of the present invention, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions shall also be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drifting buoy with self-destruction function. Features: It includes a buoy body and a self-destruct module. The buoy body includes a gland and a float. The float is integrally formed by rotational molding. A data acquisition module is installed inside the float. A gland is detachably installed above the float. A sensing module is provided on the inner wall of the float near one end of the gland. The self-destruct module includes a self-sinking structure and a self-destructing circuit. The self-destructing circuit is connected to the data acquisition module. The self-sinking structure is installed on one side of the bottom of the float. The self-sinking structure, the self-destructing circuit and the sensing module are all connected to the control module. The self-sinking structure includes a fixed seat, a mounting shaft, a sleeve, a paddle, a sliding pin, a tension spring, and a cotton thread. The fixed seat is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft via the sleeve. A rotatable paddle is arranged in the gap between the fixed seat and the mounting shaft. Through holes are arranged in the middle positions of the paddle, the fixed seat, and the mounting shaft. The hook of the paddle extends to the outside of the gap. A sliding pin is arranged in the through hole of the fixed seat. The sliding pin is a "cross"-shaped structure. A spring is sleeved under the sliding pin. A fixed column is arranged on one end of the sleeve near the gap. One end of the tension spring is fixed to the fixed column, and the other end is connected to the hook of the paddle. One end of the cotton thread is fixed to the fixed column, and the other end is connected to the hook of the paddle. A heating wire is sleeved on the outer surface of the cotton thread.

2. An ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The heating wire is fixed by a heating wire fixing block, and the heating wire fixing block is installed on one side of the installation shaft. A groove is provided at the bottom of the sliding pin, and an O-ring is provided in the groove. The diameter of one end of the sliding pin close to the installation shaft is smaller than the diameter of the other end.

3. The ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The through hole in the fixing seat is an inverted convex structure. Normally, the spring abuts against the inner wall of the through hole of the fixing seat in a compressed state. The through hole of the paddle is misaligned with the through hole of the shaft sleeve and the fixing seat, and the top of the sliding pin abuts against the paddle.

4. The ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The induction module includes a cover opening detection switch, a magnetically controlled reed switch, and a pressure plate. A pressure plate is arranged above the cover opening detection switch. The cover opening detection switch and the magnetically controlled reed switch are both connected to the control module.

5. The ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A top cover is also arranged above the pressure cover, and the top cover is made of a transparent material. The pressure cover is made of ABS material through an injection molding process.

6. The ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A solar cell panel is arranged on the side of one end of the float near the gland, and a plurality of handles are arranged circumferentially on the one end of the float near the gland. The handles are integrally formed with the float, and a solar cell panel is installed on the corresponding float above adjacent handles, and fixing holes are arranged on the handles.

7. The ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The bottom of the floating body is also provided with an external sensor connector, and three external sensor connectors are provided.

8. The ocean drifting buoy with self-destruction function according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A lifting ring is arranged at the bottom of the floating body, and the lifting ring is embedded in the floating body when the floating body is integrally formed by the rotational molding process.

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