A concealed warning light applied to life buoy
By designing a foldable lateral adjustment frame and an arc-shaped guide rail structure on the lifebuoy, combined with solar power generation, the lifebuoy warning light can be adjusted for unfolding and retracting. This solves the problems of the existing lifebuoy lights having limited functionality and being inconvenient to unfold and retract, and improves the warning effect and self-sustaining capability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510460488.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-04-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing lifebuoy lights have limited functionality; they are fixed to the surface and can only flash as a simple warning, and are inconvenient to put away or take out.
A concealed warning light for use on lifebuoys was designed. It adopts a foldable lateral adjustment frame and an arc-shaped guide rail structure, combined with a solar heating panel for power supply, so as to realize the adjustable unfolding and storage of the warning light, improve the illumination area and self-sustaining capability.
The lifebuoy has improved ease of operation and functionality, enhanced its illumination area and self-sustaining capability, and improved its warning effect in low-light conditions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of warning devices for lifebuoys, and in particular to a concealed warning light for use with lifebuoys. Background Technology
[0002] A lifebuoy is a non-self-propelled safety device used for lifesaving on board ships. To enhance the warning effect of lifebuoys and improve survival rates, they need to be equipped with warning lights, which can improve visibility in low-light conditions.
[0003] However, the life ring lights currently on the market are simply fixed to the surface and can only flash to warn the surrounding area of the current location. Their functionality is relatively limited, and they are also inconvenient to put away or put away. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The technical problem that this invention aims to solve is that the life ring lights currently on the market are simply fixed to their surface and can only flash to warn the surrounding area of their current location. Their functionality is relatively limited, and they are also inconvenient to put away or put away.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a concealed warning light applied to a lifebuoy, comprising a lifebuoy body, foldable lateral adjustment frames movably mounted on the outer sides of both sides of the lifebuoy body, a transverse assembly shaft movably mounted on the movable connecting end of the foldable lateral adjustment frame, an upper adjustment frame movably mounted on the upper end of the transverse assembly shaft, detachable end warning lights mounted on both ends of the upper adjustment frame, a bottom control linkage movably mounted on the bottom of the foldable lateral adjustment frame, and arc-shaped guide rails fixedly mounted on the outer walls of both sides of the lifebuoy body, with elastic guide sliders connected to the bottom control linkages slidably mounted inside the arc-shaped guide rails.
[0006] The lifebuoy body is fixedly fitted with a top movable bracket for installing a foldable lateral adjustment frame.
[0007] The foldable lateral adjustment frame includes a first flip frame movably connected to the top movable bracket via two pivot shafts at both ends, and a second flip frame movably connected to the outer end of the first flip frame.
[0008] Solar heating panels are fixedly assembled inside the first and second flip frames.
[0009] Elastic limiting racks are installed on the inner walls of both sides of the arc-shaped guide rail.
[0010] The elastic guide slider includes an arc-shaped guide block inserted inside the arc-shaped guide rail, a limiting tooth block with an integral structure fixed on both sides of the arc-shaped guide block, and a movable connecting bracket fixed on the outer arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped guide block.
[0011] The upper surface of the horizontal assembly shaft is fixedly equipped with a top guide groove.
[0012] The bottom of the upper adjustment frame is movably fitted with a bottom mounting base via a bottom limiting rod.
[0013] The inner wall of the top guide groove has an inner limiting frame that mates with the bottom mounting base.
[0014] Lateral control handles are fixed on the outer walls of both sides of the second flip frame.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are:
[0016] (1) The concealed warning light applied to the life ring of the present invention is provided with foldable side adjustment frames on both sides, which can be fitted and unfolded as needed, making operation more convenient;
[0017] (2) A horizontal assembly shaft is installed at the connecting end of the folding side adjustment frame, and an upper adjustment frame is movably installed at the upper end of the horizontal assembly shaft. Detachable end warning lights are installed at both ends of the upper adjustment frame. The height and position of the warning lights can be freely adjusted as needed, making it more convenient to use.
[0018] (3) The foldable side adjustment frame can not only improve the protection of the two sides of the life ring, but also increase the lighting area and self-endurance by unfolding outward, thus greatly improving the functionality of the equipment.
[0019] (4) Arc-shaped guide rails are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both sides of the life ring body. The arc-shaped guide rails can not only ensure the guiding stability, but also ensure the structural firmness of the foldable lateral adjustment frame after it is unfolded.
[0020] (5) The curved guide rail can also improve the protection of the bottom side of the life ring;
[0021] (6) Elastic limiting toothed bars are installed on the inner walls of both sides of the arc-shaped guide rail, which can limit and fix the limiting toothed blocks on both sides of the arc-shaped guide block, greatly improving the firmness. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the horizontal assembly shaft and the upper adjustment frame in this invention. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the invention.
[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The concealed warning light applied to a lifebuoy shown includes a lifebuoy body 1. Foldable lateral adjustment frames 2 are movably mounted on the outer sides of both sides of the lifebuoy body 1. A transverse mounting shaft 3 is movably mounted on the movable connecting end of the foldable lateral adjustment frame 2. An upper adjustment frame 4 is movably mounted on the upper end of the transverse mounting shaft 3. Detachable end warning lights 5 are mounted on both ends of the upper adjustment frame 4. A bottom control linkage 6 is movably mounted on the bottom of the foldable lateral adjustment frame 2. Arc-shaped guide rails 7 are fixedly mounted on the outer walls of both sides of the lifebuoy body 1. An elastic guide slider 8 connected to the bottom control linkage 6 is slidably mounted inside the arc-shaped guide rails 7.
[0029] To facilitate top mounting, the upper surface of the lifebuoy body 1 is fixedly fitted with a top movable bracket for mounting the foldable lateral adjustment frame 2.
[0030] To facilitate assembly and flipping adjustment, the folding side adjustment frame 2 includes a first flipping frame 21 that is movably connected to the top movable bracket via pivots at both ends, and a second flipping frame 22 that is movably connected to the outer end of the first flipping frame 21.
[0031] To enhance functionality, facilitate photovoltaic power generation, and improve self-sustaining capability, solar heating panels 23 are fixedly installed inside the first flip frame 21 and the second flip frame 22.
[0032] Photovoltaic power is generated by solar heating panel 23, which then powers the detachable end warning light 5. It can also power the other equipment on the lifebuoy through an external power transmission line.
[0033] To ensure internal limiting capability, elastic limiting racks 9 are installed on the inner walls of both sides of the arc-shaped guide rail 7.
[0034] To facilitate internal guidance and inner limiting, the elastic guide slider 8 includes an arc-shaped guide block 81 inserted inside the arc-shaped guide rail 7, a limiting tooth block 82 with an integral structure fixed on both sides of the arc-shaped guide block 81, and a movable connecting bracket 83 fixed on the outer arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped guide block 81.
[0035] The arc-shaped guide block 81 engages with the elastic limiting rack 9 through the limiting teeth 82 on both sides, which can ensure the position of the arc-shaped guide block 81 inside the arc-shaped guide rail 7.
[0036] The second flipping frame 22 is movably connected to the movable connecting bracket 83 via the bottom control link 6.
[0037] To facilitate top adjustment and assembly, a top guide groove 10 is provided on the upper end of the fixed assembly on the upper surface of the transverse assembly shaft 3.
[0038] To accommodate internal support and limiting, the bottom of the upper adjustment frame 4 is movably fitted with a bottom mounting base 12 via a bottom limiting rod 11.
[0039] To ensure the installation stability of the bottom mounting base 12, the inner wall of the top guide groove 10 has an inner limiting frame 13 that cooperates with the bottom mounting base 12.
[0040] The inner limiting frame 13 can limit the two sides of the bottom mounting base 12 to ensure that the bottom mounting base 12 is in the position of the top guide slide 10, thereby fixing the angle of the upper adjustment frame 4 and changing the height of the detachable end warning light 5.
[0041] To facilitate manual control, lateral control handles 14 are fixed on the outer walls of both sides of the second flip frame 22.
[0042] People use both hands to hold the side control handle 14 to control the second flip frame 22 to flip outward, thereby controlling the second flip frame 22 to flip outward to unfold or flip downward to store.
[0043] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of the present invention, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the inventive concept. The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A concealed warning light for use with a lifebuoy, comprising a lifebuoy body (1), characterized in that: The life ring body (1) is movably fitted with foldable lateral adjustment frames (2) on both outer sides. A transverse assembly shaft (3) is movably installed at the movable connection end of the foldable lateral adjustment frame (2). An upper adjustment frame (4) is movably fitted at the upper end of the transverse assembly shaft (3). Detachable end warning lights (5) are fitted at both ends of the upper adjustment frame (4). A bottom control linkage (6) is movably fitted at the bottom of the foldable lateral adjustment frame (2). An arc-shaped guide rail (7) is fixedly fitted on both outer walls of the life ring body (1). An elastic guide slider (8) connected to the bottom control linkage (6) is slidably fitted inside the arc-shaped guide rail (7). Elastic limiting racks (9) are installed on the inner walls of both sides of the arc-shaped guide rail (7). The elastic guide slider (8) includes an arc-shaped guide block (81) inserted into the arc-shaped guide rail (7), a limiting tooth block (82) with an integral structure fixed on both sides of the arc-shaped guide block (81), and a movable connecting bracket (83) fixed on the outer arc surface of the arc-shaped guide block (81). The upper surface of the transverse assembly shaft (3) is fixedly equipped with a top guide groove (10). The bottom of the upper adjustment frame (4) is movably fitted with a bottom mounting base (12) via a bottom limiting rod (11); The inner wall of the top guide groove (10) has an inner limiting frame (13) that cooperates with the bottom mounting base (12). The arc-shaped guide block (81) engages with the elastic limiting rack (9) through the limiting tooth blocks (82) on both sides.
2. A concealed warning light for use with lifebuoys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The life ring body (1) is fixedly fitted with a top movable bracket for installing a foldable lateral adjustment frame (2) on its upper surface.
3. A concealed warning light for use with lifebuoys according to claim 2, characterized in that: The foldable lateral adjustment frame (2) includes a first flip frame (21) movably connected to the top movable bracket via two end pivots and a second flip frame (22) movably connected to the outer end of the first flip frame (21).
4. A concealed warning light for use with a lifebuoy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first flip frame (21) and the second flip frame (22) are internally fitted with solar heating panels (23).
5. A concealed warning light for use with a lifebuoy according to claim 3, characterized in that: Lateral control handles (14) are fixed on the outer walls of both sides of the second flip frame (22).
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