Drifting buoy release device

Abstract

The application relates to a drifting buoy releasing device, which comprises a floating carrier, a limiting assembly, a buoy assembly, a releasing assembly, a first sliding assembly and a second sliding assembly. The limiting assembly is arranged on the floating carrier, at least two buoy assemblies are slidingly arranged in the limiting assembly, the limiting assembly is used for limiting or releasing the sliding of the buoy assembly along the length direction of the limiting assembly, the releasing assembly is fixedly arranged at one end of the limiting assembly and is communicated with the limiting assembly, the releasing assembly comprises a releasing port, the first sliding assembly is slidingly arranged on the side of the buoy assembly away from the floating carrier, the first sliding assembly is used for pushing the buoy assembly into the releasing assembly, and the second sliding assembly is slidingly arranged on the side of the first sliding assembly away from the buoy assembly, and the second sliding assembly is used for driving the first sliding assembly to slide along the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the limiting assembly. The drifting buoy releasing device has the functions of bearing and controlling multiple buoy assemblies to be automatically released.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of buoy casting technology, and in particular relates to a drifting buoy release device. Background Technology

[0002] Drifting buoys are buoys that drift on the sea surface or at a certain depth with ocean currents. They are mainly used for water quality monitoring in lakes and reservoirs. They can be used in conjunction with mainstream integrated water quality monitoring and analysis instruments (such as HACH YSI) to automatically monitor the water quality at different water layers in the target area. Their location information is obtained using satellite or acoustic methods, and the ocean current is derived from the buoy's drift trajectory using the Lagrange method. Drifting buoys, along with satellites, aircraft, survey vessels, submersibles, and acoustic detection equipment, form the main body of modern marine environmental monitoring systems. Drifting buoys are mainly divided into two categories: anchored buoys and drifting buoys. Anchored buoys include meteorological data buoys, seawater quality monitoring buoys, and wave buoys; drifting buoys include surface drifting buoys, neutral buoys, and various small drifting devices.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN219029698U discloses an automatic launching device for drifting buoys, including a launching cylinder. A mounting plate is provided on one side of the launching cylinder, and an adjustment box is mounted on the surface of the mounting plate. A guide rod and a threaded shaft are provided on the adjustment box, arranged parallel to each other. One end of the guide rod and the threaded shaft is rotatably connected to one side of the launching cylinder. An adjustment cavity is provided inside the adjustment box, and a screw block assembly is provided inside the adjustment cavity. The screw block assembly is sleeved on the surface of the threaded shaft, and a guide plate is provided on one side of the screw block assembly. By designing the launching cylinder, it can extend beyond the hull during launching. By designing a pusher plate inside the launching cylinder, it can determine the position and launch the buoy at a fixed point, quickly reaching the sea surface.

[0004] However, when a large number of drifting buoys need to be deployed, the deployment efficiency of the aforementioned patent is too low, the adjustment steps are complicated, and a certain amount of manpower is required to work with the device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the related technologies, this application provides a drifting buoy release device, which simplifies the mechanical operation, makes the process of releasing the buoy components automatically cycle, improves the release efficiency, and saves the labor costs.

[0006] This application provides a drifting buoy release device, comprising:

[0007] Floating vehicles;

[0008] A limiting component is provided on the floating vehicle;

[0009] A buoy assembly, at least two of the buoy assemblies are slidably disposed within the limiting assembly, the two buoy assemblies extend in the direction of the length of the limiting assembly, and the limiting assembly is used to restrict or release the sliding of the buoy assembly along the length of the limiting assembly;

[0010] A release component is fixedly disposed at one end of the limiting component and communicates with the limiting component, the release component including a release port;

[0011] A first sliding assembly is slidably disposed on the side of the buoy assembly away from the floating vehicle, and the first sliding assembly is used to push the buoy assembly into the release assembly;

[0012] The second sliding component is slidably disposed on the side of the first sliding component away from the buoy component, and the second sliding component is used to drive the first sliding component to slide along a direction perpendicular to the length of the limiting component.

[0013] In some embodiments, the limiting component releases the buoy component to remove the sliding restriction of the buoy component along the length direction of the limiting component. The first sliding component pushes a plurality of the buoy components toward the release component along the length direction of the limiting component. When one of the buoy components is pushed into the release component, the limiting component restricts the buoy component inside it from continuing to slide toward the release component.

[0014] In some embodiments, after a buoy assembly is pushed into the release assembly, the second sliding assembly drives the first sliding assembly to slide away from the floating vehicle; after the first sliding assembly moves away from the floating vehicle, the first sliding assembly slides away from the release assembly; after the first sliding assembly moves away from the floating vehicle and the release assembly, the second sliding assembly drives the first sliding assembly to slide closer to the floating vehicle.

[0015] In some embodiments, the limiting component further includes:

[0016] A slide rail is fixedly mounted on the floating vehicle;

[0017] The slide is slidably mounted on the slide rail, the slide is connected to the release assembly, and the buoy assembly is slidably mounted inside the slide;

[0018] A limiting member is slidably mounted on the slide frame and slidably inserted between the buoy assembly and the release assembly. The sliding direction of the limiting member is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the buoy assembly.

[0019] The first power component includes a first fixed end and a first actuating end, wherein the first fixed end is fixedly connected to the slide, and the first actuating end is fixedly connected to the slide rail.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first sliding component includes:

[0021] A first fixing frame is disposed within the limiting assembly, and the first fixing frame is located on the side of the buoy assembly away from the floating vehicle;

[0022] A first sliding frame is slidably disposed on the first fixed frame, and the first sliding frame is located between the first fixed frame and the buoy assembly. The first sliding frame slides along the length direction of the positioning assembly.

[0023] The pusher is fixed at one end on the first sliding frame and inserted at the other end between the two buoy assemblies;

[0024] The second power component includes a second fixed end and a second actuating end. The second fixed end is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame, and the second actuating end is fixedly connected to the first sliding frame.

[0025] In some embodiments, the second sliding component includes:

[0026] The second fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the limiting component;

[0027] The second sliding frame is located on the side of the second fixed frame away from the first sliding assembly;

[0028] A connector is slidably disposed between the second fixed frame and the limiting component, with one end of the connector fixedly connected to the second sliding frame and the other end fixedly connected to the first sliding component;

[0029] The third power component includes a third fixed end and a third actuating end. The third fixed end is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame, and the third actuating end is fixedly connected to the second sliding frame.

[0030] In some embodiments, the release component further includes:

[0031] A mounting bracket is fixedly disposed at one end of the slide, the mounting bracket is connected to the slide, and the release port is provided on the mounting bracket;

[0032] A baffle is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame, and the baffle covers the release port;

[0033] The fourth power component includes a fourth fixed end and a fourth actuating end. The fourth fixed end is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, and the fourth actuating end is rotatably connected to the baffle component.

[0034] In some embodiments, the buoy assembly includes:

[0035] The base is open on one side and hollow inside;

[0036] A surface drifting buoy is disposed within the base;

[0037] The sail is folded inside the base, and its two ends are connected to the base and the surface drifting buoy, respectively.

[0038] In some embodiments, the first power member drives the carriage to slide relative to the slide rail, the carriage drives the mounting frame to slide outside the edge of the floating vehicle, and the fourth power member pushes the baffle to open the release port, and the buoy assembly in the mounting frame is released through the release port.

[0039] In some embodiments, the drift buoy release device further includes:

[0040] A monitoring component is disposed on the release component and the limiting component, and the monitoring component is used to monitor the release process of the buoy component.

[0041] In summary, the drifting buoy release device of this application, through the cooperation of the first sliding component and the limiting component, allows the buoy component to be automatically pushed towards the release component in preparation for release, and through the cooperation of the first sliding component and the second sliding component, allows the first sliding component to automatically reset, facilitating preparation for the next release operation.

[0042] Other features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drifting buoy release device of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a first perspective view of the component assembly structure of the drifting buoy release device of this application;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a second perspective view of the component assembly structure of the drift buoy release device of this application;

[0047] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of the first sliding component and the second sliding component of the drifting buoy release device of this application;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the first sliding component of the drifting buoy release device of this application;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the second sliding component of the drifting buoy release device of this application;

[0050] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the buoy assembly of the drifting buoy release device of this application;

[0051] Figure 8 This is a front view of the buoy assembly of the drifting buoy release device of this application;

[0052] Figure 9 For the drifting buoy release device of this application Figure 8 AA section diagram;

[0053] Figure 10 This is a front view of the release device of the drifting buoy release device of this application.

[0054] In the picture:

[0055] 100. Floating vehicle; 200. Limiting assembly; 201. Slide rail; 202. Carriage; 203. Limiting component; 204. First power component; 300. Buoy assembly; 301. Base; 302. Surface drifting buoy; 303. Sail; 400. Release assembly; 401. Mounting bracket; 402. Baffle component; 403. Fourth power component; 500. First sliding assembly; 501. First fixing frame; 502. First sliding frame; 503. Pushing component; 504. Second power component; 600. Second sliding assembly; 601. Second fixing frame; 602. Second sliding frame; 603. Connector; 604. Third power component; 700. Monitoring assembly; 701. Surveillance camera; 702. First through-beam sensor; 703. Second through-beam sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 limitations on this application.

[0058] The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0059] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Specific Implementation

[0061] Reference Appendix Figures 1-10 As shown, this application provides a drifting buoy release device, including a floating carrier 100, a limiting component 200, a buoy assembly 300, a release component 400, a first sliding component 500, a second sliding component 600, and a monitoring component 700; wherein, the limiting component 200 is disposed on the floating carrier 100, at least two buoy assemblies 300 are slidably disposed within the limiting component 200, the two buoy assemblies 300 extending in the same direction as the length direction of the limiting component 200, the limiting component 200 is used to restrict or release the sliding of the buoy assembly 300 along the length direction of the limiting component 200; the release component 400 is fixedly disposed on one of the limiting components 200. The release component 400 includes a release port and is connected to the limiting component 200. The first sliding component 500 is slidably disposed on the side of the buoy component 300 away from the floating carrier 100. The first sliding component 500 is used to push the buoy component 300 into the release component 400. The second sliding component 600 is slidably disposed on the side of the first sliding component 500 away from the buoy component 300. The second sliding component 600 is used to drive the first sliding component 500 to slide along a direction perpendicular to the length of the limiting component 200. The monitoring component 700 is disposed on the release component 400 and the limiting component 200. The monitoring component 700 is used to monitor the release process of the buoy component 300.

[0062] Reference Appendix Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the floating vehicle 100 includes, but is not limited to, barges, bulk carriers, roll-on / roll-off ships, engineering vessels, and passenger ships. The floating vehicle 100 includes a floating bottom, a deck, and a power unit. The floating bottom is used to generate buoyancy and float on the water surface. The power unit is installed on the floating bottom and is used to provide power to move the floating bottom on the water surface. The deck is located on the side of the floating bottom away from the water surface and is used to carry cargo and buoy components 300.

[0063] Reference Appendix Figures 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments, the limiting component 200 is disposed on the deck of the floating vehicle 100. The limiting component 200 includes a slide rail 201, a slide frame 202, a limiting member 203, and a first power member 204. The slide rail 201 is fixed on the floating vehicle 100. The slide rail 201 includes two parallel guide rails and a guide rail connecting rod. The two guide rails are respectively provided with a sliding groove. The opening directions of the sliding grooves on the two guide rails are opposite. The slide rail 201 is fixed on the deck of the floating vehicle 100 by a tripod and bolts. The two ends of the guide rail connecting rod are respectively fixedly connected to the two guide rails.

[0064] In some embodiments, the slide 202 is a rectangular frame composed of tubular components. The slide 202 is open on six sides and hollow inside. The end of the slide 202 near the slide rail 201 is the bottom end, and the end of the slide 202 away from the slide rail 201 is the top end. A pulley is rotatably provided at the bottom end of the slide 202, and the pulley is slidably disposed in the slide rail 201. One end of the slide 202 is fixedly connected to the release component 400, and the slide 202 communicates with the release component 400. The length direction of the slide 202 is from the end of the slide 202 near the release component 400 to the end of the slide 202 away from the release component 400. Since the direction of the buoy components 300 is set according to the length direction of the slide 202, the length direction of the limiting component 200 is the same as the length direction of the slide 202. The slide 202 drives the release component 400 to slide relative to the slide rail 201 along the length direction of the slide 202 through the pulley.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first power component 204 is a cylinder. The first power component 204 includes a first fixed end and a first actuating end. The first fixed end is fixed to the bottom of the slide 202, and the first actuating end is connected to the guide rail connecting rod. The first power component 204 pushes the slide 202 to slide relative to the slide rail 201. The slide 202 drives the release component 400 to slide outside the edge of the floating carrier 100, so that the release port moves from the position aligned with the deck to the position aligned with the water surface, so that the release component 400 can release the buoy component 300.

[0066] In some embodiments, the limiting member 203 includes a fixed end and an actuating end. The fixed end of the limiting member 203 is fixedly mounted on the slide 202, and the actuating end of the limiting member 203 slides through the slide 202 and extends into the slide 202. The limiting member 203 is slidably inserted between the buoy assembly 300 and the release assembly 400. The sliding direction of the limiting member 203 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the buoy assembly 300, and the sliding direction of the actuating end of the limiting member 203 is along the width direction of the slide 202.

[0067] It should be noted that the limiting member 203 is used to restrict the buoy assembly 300 from sliding along the length direction of the slide 202, thereby restricting the buoy assembly 300 from entering the release assembly 400. In some embodiments, a limiting member 203 is also provided between every two buoy assemblies 300, and n limiting members 203 are also provided between 2n buoy assemblies 300, to restrict the buoy assembly 300 from sliding along the length direction of the slide 202; when the floating vehicle 100 sways with the wind and waves, it prevents the buoy assembly 300 from sliding unrestricted.

[0068] Reference Appendix Figures 7-9 As shown, in some embodiments, the buoy assembly 300 includes a base 301, a surface drift buoy 302, and a sail 303. The base 301 is hollow inside and open on one side. The end of the base 301 away from the opening is slidably disposed in the carriage 202. The surface drift buoy 302 is disposed in the base 301. The two ends of the sail 303 are respectively connected to the base 301 and the surface drift buoy 302. At least two buoy assemblies 300 are slidably disposed in the carriage 202. The two buoy assemblies 300 extend in the same direction as the length direction of the limiting component 200 and the carriage 202.

[0069] When the buoy assembly 300 is not released, the sail 303 and the drifting buoy are located inside the base 301. The base 301 is connected to the surface drifting buoy 302 by magnetic attraction. The sail 303 is folded and located between the surface drifting buoy 302 and the base 301. After the buoy assembly 300 is released into the water, the base 301 begins to sink to the bottom under the action of gravity, while the surface drifting buoy 302 begins to rise under the action of buoyancy. The magnetic connection is broken, and the sail 303 located between the surface drifting buoy 302 and the base 301 unfolds.

[0070] Reference Appendix Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the release assembly 400 includes a mounting frame 401, a baffle 402, and a fourth power component 403; wherein, the mounting frame 401 is fixedly disposed at one end of the slide 202, the mounting frame 401 is hollow inside and has openings at adjacent ends, the opening at the end near the mounting frame 401 is used to communicate with the slide 202, and the opening at the end near the floating carrier 100 is a release port, which is used to release the buoy assembly 300 inside the mounting frame 401.

[0071] In some embodiments, the baffle 402 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 401 and covers the release port. The baffle 402 is used to open or close the release port. The fourth power component 403 is a cylinder. The fourth power component 403 includes a fourth fixed end and a fourth actuating end. The fourth fixed end is fixed on the outer wall of the mounting frame 401, and the fourth actuating end is rotatably connected to the baffle 402. The movement of the fourth power component 403 drives the baffle 402 to rotate relative to the mounting frame 401, thereby controlling the opening or closing of the release port.

[0072] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the number of baffle members 402 and fourth power members 403 can each be set to two. The two baffle members 402 are rotatably connected to the mounting frame 401. The two baffle members 402 are used together to open or close the release port. The movement of the two fourth power members 403 drives the two baffle members 402 to rotate relative to the mounting frame 401, thereby controlling the opening or closing of the release port. The arrangement of the two baffle members 402 and the two fourth power members 403 distributes the weight they bear, the release speed of the buoy assembly 300 is faster, and the service life of the fourth power members 403 is extended.

[0073] Reference Appendix Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first sliding component 500 is slidably disposed on the side of the buoy assembly 300 away from the floating carrier 100. The first sliding component 500 is used to push the buoy assembly 300 into the release component 400. The first sliding component 500 includes a first fixing frame 501, a first sliding frame 502, a pusher 503, and a second power component 504. The first fixing frame 501 is disposed in the slide 202. The first fixing frame 501 is located on the side of the slide 202 away from the slide rail 201, and the first fixing frame 501 is located on the side of the buoy assembly 300 away from the floating carrier 100.

[0074] The first sliding frame 502 is slidably mounted on the first fixed frame 501, and the first sliding frame 502 is located between the first fixed frame 501 and the buoy assembly 300. The first sliding frame 502 slides along the length direction of the slide 202. One end of the pusher 503 is fixedly mounted on the first sliding frame 502, and the other end is inserted between the two buoy assemblies 300. The second power component 504 is a cylinder, which includes a second fixed end and a second actuating end. The second fixed end is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame 501, and the second actuating end is fixedly connected to the first sliding frame 502. The second power component 504 drives the first sliding frame 502 to slide relative to the slide 202 along the length direction of the slide 202, thereby causing the first sliding frame 502 to drive the pusher 503 to slide along the length direction of the slide 202, pushing the buoy assembly 300 in the slide 202 toward the release component 400.

[0075] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the number of buoy components 300 is set to n, and the number of corresponding pushers 503 is set to n. The n pushers 503 are arranged on the first sliding frame 502 with a first gap between them. The first gap is not less than the outer diameter of the buoy component 300, so that each buoy component 300 has a corresponding pusher 503 to drive it, so that the reaction force borne by the pusher 503 is distributed and the service life of the first sliding component 500 is extended.

[0076] Reference Appendix Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the second sliding component 600 is slidably disposed on the side of the first sliding component 500 away from the buoy component 300. The second sliding component 600 is used to drive the first sliding component 500 to slide along the length direction perpendicular to the limiting component 200. The second sliding component 600 includes a second fixing frame 601, a second sliding frame 602, a connecting member 603, and a third power member 604.

[0077] The second fixed frame 601 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the slide 202 away from the slide rail 201; the second sliding frame 602 is located on the side of the second fixed frame 601 away from the first sliding assembly 500; the connecting member 603 is slidably inserted through the second fixed frame 601 and the slide 202 perpendicular to the slide rail 201, with one end of the connecting member 603 fixedly connected to the second sliding frame 602 and the other end fixedly connected to the first fixed frame 501; the third power component 604 is a cylinder, which includes a third fixed end and a third actuating end, the third fixed end being connected to the second fixed frame 601. 1. Fixed connection: The third actuating end is fixedly connected to the second sliding frame 602; the second sliding frame 602 is driven to slide relative to the second fixed frame 601 by the third power component 604, that is, the second sliding frame 602 is driven to slide relative to the slide 202 in a direction perpendicular to the slide rail 201 by the third power component 604, thereby causing the second sliding frame 602 to drive the first fixed frame 501 to slide relative to the slide 202 in a direction perpendicular to the slide rail 201, thereby driving the pusher 503 on the first fixed frame 501 to extend into or retract into the gap between the multiple buoy assemblies 300.

[0078] Reference Appendix Figures 1-9 As shown, in some embodiments, the thickness of the pusher 503 is set to gradually decrease from the middle of the pusher 503 toward the end of the pusher 503 closer to the floating carrier 100, and the thickness of the base 301 in the buoy assembly 300 is set to gradually decrease from the middle of the base 301 toward the end away from the floating carrier 100, thereby making it easier for the pusher 503 to extend into the gap between the multiple buoy assemblies 300 and maintaining a stable connection between the pusher 503 and the first sliding frame 502.

[0079] Reference Appendix Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the first power member 204 drives the slide 202 to slide relative to the slide rail 201, the slide 202 drives the mounting frame 401 to slide outside the edge of the floating carrier 100, and the fourth power member 403 pushes the baffle member 402 to open the release port, and the buoy assembly 300 in the mounting frame 401 is released through the release port.

[0080] It should be noted that, in order to ensure the stability of the entire drifting buoy release device of this application, the entire drifting buoy release device is usually fixedly installed on the deck of the floating vehicle 100, and at this time the release port is facing the deck. In order to achieve the purpose of releasing the buoy assembly 300 to the water surface, the release port needs to face the water surface. The first power component 204 drives the slide 202 to slide relative to the slide rail 201, so that the release port passing through the mounting frame 401 slides to the edge of the floating vehicle 100. The fourth power component 403 pushes the baffle 402 to open the release port, so that the buoy assembly 300 in the mounting frame 401 is released through the release port.

[0081] Reference Appendix Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the limiting component 200 releases the buoy component 300 so that the sliding restriction of the buoy component 300 along the length direction of the limiting component 200 is released. The first sliding component 500 pushes multiple buoy components 300 along the length direction of the limiting component 200 toward the release component 400. When one of the buoy components 300 is pushed into the release component 400, the limiting component 200 restricts the buoy component 300 inside it from continuing to slide toward the release component 400.

[0082] By moving the fixed end of the limiting member 203 relative to the actuating end, the actuating end of the limiting member 203 retracts from between the buoy assembly 300 and the release assembly 400, and the sliding restriction of the buoy assembly 300 along the length direction of the limiting member 200 is released. After the first sliding assembly 500 pushes the multiple buoy assemblies 300 toward the release assembly 400, and after one of the buoy assemblies 300 is pushed into the release assembly 400, by moving the fixed end of the limiting member 203 relative to the actuating end, the actuating end of the limiting member 203 extends between the buoy assembly 300 and the release assembly 400, thereby restricting the sliding of the buoy assembly 300 along the length direction of the limiting member 200.

[0083] The above-mentioned coordinated operation is used to push multiple buoy assemblies 300 toward the release assembly 400, and after one of the buoy assemblies 300 is pushed into the release assembly 400, the remaining buoy assemblies 300 in the carriage 202 are stabilized by the limiting assembly 200.

[0084] Reference Appendix Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, after a buoy assembly 300 is pushed into the release assembly 400, the second sliding assembly 600 drives the first sliding assembly 500 to slide away from the floating vehicle 100; after the first sliding assembly 500 moves away from the floating vehicle 100, it slides away from the release assembly 400; after the first sliding assembly 500 moves away from both the floating vehicle 100 and the release assembly 400, the second sliding assembly 600 drives the first sliding assembly 500 to slide closer to the floating vehicle 100.

[0085] The second sliding component 600 drives the first sliding component 500 to slide away from the floating vehicle 100, thereby causing the pusher 503 to retract from the gap between the multiple buoy components 300. The relative displacement of the multiple buoy components 300 and the first sliding component 500 along the length of the carriage 202 is no longer restricted. After the first sliding component 500 moves away from the floating vehicle 100, it slides away from the release component 400, thereby causing the first sliding frame 502 to drive the pusher 503 to slide away from the release component 400 along the length of the carriage 202. After the first sliding component 500 moves away from the floating vehicle 100 and the release component 400, the second sliding component 600 drives the first sliding component 500 to slide closer to the floating vehicle 100, thereby causing the pusher 503 to extend into the gap between the multiple buoy components 300. The relative displacement of the multiple buoy components 300 and the first sliding component 500 along the length of the carriage 202 is synchronized.

[0086] The above-mentioned operation is used to reset the first sliding component 500, so that the first sliding component 500 is displaced along the length direction of the carriage 202 away from the release component 400 by a distance equal to the outer diameter of the buoy component 300, in preparation for the next operation of pushing the buoy component 300 into the release component 400.

[0087] Reference Appendix Figure 1 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, a monitoring component 700 is disposed on the release component 400 and the limiting component 200. The monitoring component 700 is used to monitor the release process of the buoy component 300. The monitoring component 700 includes a monitoring camera 701, two first through-beam sensors 702, and multiple second through-beam sensors 703. The monitoring camera 701 is disposed on the top of the mounting bracket 401. The monitoring camera 701 is used to determine whether the position of the release port is facing the water surface and to monitor the release process of the buoy component 300 through the release port. The two first through-beam sensors 702 are... Two first-beam sensors 702 are respectively positioned on opposite sidewalls of the mounting frame 401 to determine whether the buoy assembly 300 has been pushed into the mounting frame 401; multiple second-beam sensors 703 are respectively positioned on opposite sidewalls of the slide 202, and there should be a buoy assembly 300 between every two opposing second-beam sensors 703. That is, every two opposing second-beam sensors 703 are used to determine whether a buoy assembly 300 has entered its monitoring area, thereby monitoring the specific position of multiple buoy assemblies 300 in the slide 202.

[0088] In practical applications, when the drifting buoy release device of this application intends to release the buoy assembly 300 to the water surface, the limiting member 203 releases the buoy assembly 300 so that the sliding restriction of the buoy assembly 300 along the length direction of the limiting member 200 is released. The first sliding member 500 pushes multiple buoy assemblies 300 along the length direction of the slide 202 toward the release member 400. When one of the buoy assemblies 300 is pushed into the release member 400, the limiting member 200 restricts the buoy assembly 300 inside it from continuing to slide toward the release member 400.

[0089] After a buoy assembly 300 is pushed into the release assembly 400, the first power component 204 drives the slide 202 to slide relative to the slide rail 201. The slide 202 drives the mounting frame 401 to slide to the edge of the floating carrier 100, so that the release port faces the water surface. The fourth power component 403 pushes the baffle 402 to open the release port, and the buoy assembly 300 in the mounting frame 401 is released through the release port.

[0090] After a buoy assembly 300 is pushed into the release assembly 400, the second sliding assembly 600 drives the first sliding assembly 500 to slide away from the floating vehicle 100. After the first sliding assembly 500 moves away from the floating vehicle 100, it slides away from the release assembly 400. After the first sliding assembly 500 moves away from both the floating vehicle 100 and the release assembly 400, the second sliding assembly 600 drives the first sliding assembly 500 to slide closer to the floating vehicle 100. The first sliding assembly 500 then resets, preparing for the next operation of pushing the buoy assembly 300 into the release assembly 400.

[0091] In summary, the drifting buoy release device of this application, through the cooperation of the limiting component 200, the release component 400, and the first sliding component 500, enables multiple buoy components 300 to be controlled in an orderly manner, and allows multiple buoy components 300 to be pushed into the release component 400 one by one for release; through the cooperation of the first sliding component 500 and the second sliding component 600, the first sliding component 500 is automatically reset, thereby cooperating with the automatic release operation, achieving the technical effect of bearing and controlling multiple buoy components 300 for automatic release.

[0092] Finally, it should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0093] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and not to limit them; although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this application or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solutions of this application, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A drifting buoy release device, characterized in that, include: Floating vehicles; A limiting component is provided on the floating vehicle; A buoy assembly, at least two of the buoy assemblies are slidably disposed within the limiting assembly, the two buoy assemblies extend in the direction of the length of the limiting assembly, and the limiting assembly is used to restrict or release the sliding of the buoy assembly along the length of the limiting assembly; A release component is fixedly disposed at one end of the limiting component and communicates with the limiting component, the release component including a release port; A first sliding assembly is slidably disposed on the side of the buoy assembly away from the floating vehicle, and the first sliding assembly is used to push the buoy assembly into the release assembly; The second sliding component is slidably disposed on the side of the first sliding component away from the buoy component, and the second sliding component is used to drive the first sliding component to slide along a direction perpendicular to the length of the limiting component; The limiting component includes: A slide rail is fixedly mounted on the floating vehicle; The slide is slidably mounted on the slide rail, the slide is connected to the release assembly, and the buoy assembly is slidably mounted inside the slide; The release component includes: A mounting bracket is fixedly disposed at one end of the slide, the mounting bracket is connected to the slide, and the release port is provided on the mounting bracket; A baffle is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame, and the baffle covers the release port; The fourth power component includes a fourth fixed end and a fourth actuating end. The fourth fixed end is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, and the fourth actuating end is rotatably connected to the baffle component.

2. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component releases the buoy component, thereby removing the sliding restriction of the buoy component along the length direction of the limiting component. The first sliding component pushes multiple buoy components along the length direction of the limiting component toward the release component. When one of the buoy components is pushed into the release component, the limiting component restricts the buoy component inside it from continuing to slide toward the release component.

3. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 2, characterized in that, After the buoy assembly is pushed into the release assembly, the second sliding assembly drives the first sliding assembly to slide away from the floating vehicle; after the first sliding assembly moves away from the floating vehicle, the first sliding assembly slides away from the release assembly; after the first sliding assembly moves away from the floating vehicle and the release assembly, the second sliding assembly drives the first sliding assembly to slide closer to the floating vehicle.

4. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component also includes: A limiting member is slidably mounted on the slide frame and slidably inserted between the buoy assembly and the release assembly. The sliding direction of the limiting member is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the buoy assembly. The first power component includes a first fixed end and a first actuating end, wherein the first fixed end is fixedly connected to the slide, and the first actuating end is fixedly connected to the slide rail.

5. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sliding component includes: A first fixing frame is disposed within the limiting assembly, and the first fixing frame is located on the side of the buoy assembly away from the floating vehicle; A first sliding frame is slidably disposed on the first fixed frame, and the first sliding frame is located between the first fixed frame and the buoy assembly. The first sliding frame slides along the length direction of the limiting assembly. The pusher is fixed at one end on the first sliding frame and inserted at the other end between the two buoy assemblies; The second power component includes a second fixed end and a second actuating end. The second fixed end is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame, and the second actuating end is fixedly connected to the first sliding frame.

6. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second sliding component includes: The second fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the limiting component; The second sliding frame is located on the side of the second fixed frame away from the first sliding assembly; A connector is slidably disposed between the second fixed frame and the limiting component, with one end of the connector fixedly connected to the second sliding frame and the other end fixedly connected to the first sliding component; The third power component includes a third fixed end and a third actuating end. The third fixed end is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame, and the third actuating end is fixedly connected to the second sliding frame.

7. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buoy assembly includes: The base is open on one side and hollow inside; A surface drifting buoy is disposed within the base; The sail is folded inside the base, and its two ends are connected to the base and the surface drifting buoy, respectively.

8. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first power component drives the slide to slide relative to the slide rail, and the slide drives the mounting frame to slide to the edge of the floating vehicle. The fourth power component pushes the baffle to open the release port, and the buoy assembly in the mounting frame is released through the release port.

9. The drifting buoy release device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A monitoring component is disposed on the release component and the limiting component, and the monitoring component is used to monitor the release process of the buoy component.

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