Self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance

Abstract

The application discloses a self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance, and relates to the technical field of buoys. The buoy comprises a platform assembly and a floating body assembly which are sequentially sleeved on a mast assembly. The platform assembly is fixed with the mast assembly. A plurality of floating balls are arranged on the periphery of the floating body assembly and connected with the platform assembly through traction ropes. Side connectors are arranged on the floating balls for fixing the traction ropes. Bottom connectors are also arranged on the floating balls for connecting anchor chains and fixed anchors which are deep into riverbeds or seabed. The application can reduce impact kinetic energy and improve the overall stability of the buoy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of buoy technology, specifically to a self-balancing buoy that is resistant to wind and waves. Background Technology

[0002] Buoys are used to mark the extent of navigation channels and indicate shoals or obstacles that endanger navigation. Buoys can also serve as unmanned automatic observation vehicles, fixed in designated waters and rising and falling with the waves, like navigational markers along the waterways. They operate continuously for long periods in harsh environments, taking measurements and transmitting various hydrological and meteorological data daily.

[0003] However, when buoys are impacted by wind and waves, they sway and shake. Excessive swaying reduces the overall stability of the buoy, affecting the normal operation of internal functional modules such as current meters and wind radar. It also causes fatigue in the anchor chain and connecting parts, leading to buoy mooring failure.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a self-balancing buoy that is resistant to wind and waves to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a self-balancing buoy with wind and waves resistance, comprising a platform assembly and a float assembly sequentially sleeved on a mast assembly, wherein the platform assembly is fixed to the mast assembly, and multiple floats are arranged evenly around the float assembly, and the floats are connected to the platform assembly by a towing rope.

[0006] Preferably, the buoy is provided with a side-turn interface for fixing the traction rope, and the buoy is also provided with a bottom-turn interface for connecting the anchor chain and the anchor that extends into the riverbed or seabed.

[0007] Preferably, the float assembly includes a sleeve that is slidably fitted onto the mast assembly, a lower adapter ring is fixedly provided at the top of the sleeve, and an upper fixing ring is coaxially suspended above the lower adapter ring, the upper fixing ring being fixedly fitted onto the mast assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the float assembly further includes semi-circular airbags evenly distributed around the mast assembly. Adaptor sleeves are fixedly fitted onto the semi-circular airbags near both ends. The inner side of the semi-circular airbag near its upper end is connected to the upper fixing ring via an upper connecting rod assembly, and the inner side of the semi-circular airbag near its lower end is connected to the lower adapter ring via a lower connecting rod assembly. The upper and lower connecting rod assemblies are connected to the semi-circular airbags via adapter sleeves.

[0009] Preferably, both the upper connecting rod assembly and the lower connecting rod assembly are composed of circumferentially distributed connecting rods, and the upper connecting rod assembly and the lower connecting rod assembly are all connected to the adapter sleeve, the upper fixing ring and the lower adapter ring in a hinged manner.

[0010] Preferably, the semi-circular airbags are evenly distributed in a ring, the inner surface of the semi-circular airbags corresponds to the inner surface of the ring, the inner surface of the semi-circular airbags is a vertical arc surface, and the thickness of the semi-circular airbags is greater than the thickness of the platform assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the mast assembly includes a smooth rod and an adapter seat. The smooth rod is a specific connecting component between the platform assembly and the float assembly. The adapter seat is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the smooth rod, and the lower end of the adapter seat is fixedly disposed with the upper fixing ring.

[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the optical rod is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove for connecting a counterweight.

[0013] Preferably, the platform component includes a circular mounting platform with multiple mounting slots around its circumference. The mounting slots are used to mount energy storage wheels. The axis of the energy storage wheels is parallel to the tangent of the circumference of the mounting platform, and a spring is installed inside the energy storage wheels.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting platform has a central hole at its center for connecting the mast assembly, and the upper surface of the mounting platform has multiple fixing holes.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this application provides a self-balancing buoy with resistance to wind and waves, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] In this invention, the mast assembly and platform assembly are vertically supported on the water surface by the float assembly. Anchor chains and fixed anchors are carried by buoys, and multiple buoys are anchored within the platform assembly's range of motion by traction ropes. The float assembly is located outside the platform assembly and mast assembly. As the main wave-bearing component, the float assembly exists in two states: an expanded state and a contracted state. The contracted state corresponds to the semi-circular airbags approaching each other, divided into two stages. In the first stage, the inner surfaces of the semi-circular airbags approach but do not contact the platform assembly; in the second stage, the semi-circular airbags contact and compress the platform assembly. Both stages provide a buffering effect against wave impact. On the one hand, the semi-circular airbags contract and approach each other, reducing the overall volume of the buoy bearing wave impact and thus reducing the impact. On the other hand, the mast assembly and the platform assembly absorb and buffer the impact kinetic energy, thereby comprehensively reducing the impact kinetic energy and improving the overall stability of the buoy.

[0017] In the extended state, the corresponding semi-circular airbags move away from each other, the counterweight pulls the mast assembly down, and at the same time, the semi-circular airbags provide buoyancy for support. The adapter presses down on the upper fixing ring, which in turn drives the upper connecting rod assembly, the semi-circular airbags and the lower connecting rod assembly to extend in sequence. At the same time, the sleeve and the lower adapter ring slide upward relative to the smooth rod. The corresponding float assembly is in the extended state, providing a larger support area to ensure the stability of the buoy. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a self-balancing buoy that is resistant to wind and waves.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the floating body assembly in this invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mast assembly in this invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the platform component in this invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the retracted state of a self-balancing buoy that is resistant to wind and waves.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the extended state of a self-balancing buoy that is resistant to wind and waves.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Float assembly; 11. Sleeve; 12. Lower adapter ring; 13. Upper fixing ring; 14. Semi-arc airbag; 15. Upper connecting rod assembly; 16. Lower connecting rod assembly; 17. Adapter sleeve; 2. Platform assembly; 21. Mounting platform; 22. Mounting slot; 23. Energy storage wheel; 24. Center hole; 25. Fixing hole; 3. Mast assembly; 31. Smooth mast; 32. Adapter seat; 33. Snap-fit ​​groove; 4. Buoy; 41. Side-turn interface; 42. Bottom-turn interface; 5. Towing rope. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Please see Figures 1-6 In this embodiment of the application, a self-balancing buoy with wind and waves resistance includes a platform assembly 2 and a float assembly 1 sequentially sleeved on a mast assembly 3. The platform assembly 2 is fixed to the mast assembly 3. Multiple floats 4 are arranged and evenly distributed around the float assembly 1, and the floats 4 are connected to the platform assembly 2 by a traction rope 5.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the buoy 4 is provided with a side-turn interface 41 for fixing the traction rope 5, and the buoy 4 is also provided with a bottom-turn interface 42, which is used to connect the anchor chain and the fixed anchor that extend into the riverbed or seabed.

[0028] It should be explained that the mast assembly 3 and the platform assembly 2 are supported vertically on the water surface by the float assembly 1, and the anchor chain and fixed anchor are carried by the buoy 4. The multiple buoys 4 are anchored to the range of motion of the platform assembly 2 by the towing rope 5.

[0029] The float assembly 1 is located outside the platform assembly 2 and the mast assembly 3. As the main wind and wave bearing component, the float assembly 1 has two states: an extended state and a retracted state. In the normal state, the float assembly 1 is in the extended state to provide a wider range of support and ensure stability. In the process of resisting wind and waves, the float assembly 1 converts and absorbs kinetic energy by changing from the extended state to the retracted state, thereby offsetting the large-scale displacement and sway of the platform assembly 2 and improving the overall stability of the buoy.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the float assembly 1 includes a sleeve 11 that is slidably sleeved on the mast assembly 3. A lower adapter ring 12 is fixedly disposed at the top end of the sleeve 11, and an upper fixing ring 13 is coaxially suspended above the lower adapter ring 12. The upper fixing ring 13 is fixedly sleeved on the mast assembly 3.

[0031] It should be explained that the upper fixing ring 13 and the mast assembly 3 are fixed relative to each other, and the sleeve 11 and the lower adapter ring 12 slide up and down on the mast assembly 3 to adjust the state of the float assembly 1. When the float assembly 1 changes to the extended state, the sleeve 11 and the lower adapter ring 12 slide upward relative to the mast assembly 3; when the float assembly 1 changes to the retracted state, the sleeve 11 and the lower adapter ring 12 slide downward relative to the mast assembly 3.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the float assembly 1 further includes a semi-circular airbag 14 evenly distributed around the mast assembly 3. The semi-circular airbag 14 is fixedly sleeved with adapter sleeves 17 near both ends. The inner side of the semi-circular airbag 14 is connected to the upper fixing ring 13 via an upper connecting rod group 15 near the upper end face. The inner side of the semi-circular airbag 14 is connected to the lower adapter ring 12 via a lower connecting rod group 16 near the lower end face. The upper connecting rod group 15 and the lower connecting rod group 16 are connected to the semi-circular airbag 14 via the adapter sleeves 17.

[0033] It should be explained that the semi-circular airbag 14 is filled with gas to provide the buoyancy required by the buoy, and the semi-circular airbag 14 is connected to the upper fixed ring 13 and the lower adapter ring 12 through the upper connecting rod group 15 and the lower connecting rod group 16 to form a whole. During the sliding of the lower adapter ring 12 and the sleeve 11 relative to the mast assembly 3, the semi-circular airbag 14 moves closer or further away in the radial direction, which corresponds to the expanded state and the contracted state of the float assembly 1, respectively.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, both the upper connecting rod assembly 15 and the lower connecting rod assembly 16 are composed of connecting rods evenly distributed around the circumference, and the upper connecting rod assembly 15 and the lower connecting rod assembly 16 are all connected to the adapter sleeve 17, the upper fixing ring 13 and the lower adapter ring 12 in a hinged manner.

[0035] It should be explained that the semi-circular airbags 14 move closer or further apart by rotating the hinged ends of the inner connecting rods of the upper connecting rod assembly 15 and the lower connecting rod assembly 16.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the semi-circular airbag 14 is evenly distributed in a ring, the inner surface of the semi-circular airbag 14 corresponds to the inner surface of the ring, the inner surface of the semi-circular airbag 14 is a vertical arc surface, and the thickness of the semi-circular airbag 14 is greater than the thickness of the platform component 2.

[0037] It should be explained that the contraction state corresponds to the semi-circular airbags 14 approaching each other, which is divided into two stages. In the first stage, the inner surfaces of the semi-circular airbags 14 approach each other but do not contact the platform component 2. In the second stage, the semi-circular airbags 14 contact and squeeze the platform component 2. Both stages can play a buffering role against the impact of wind and waves. On the one hand, the semi-circular airbags 14 as a whole approach and contract, reducing the overall volume of the buoy to bear the wind and waves, and correspondingly reducing the impact. On the other hand, by lifting the mast component 3 and squeezing the platform component 2, the impact kinetic energy is absorbed and buffered, thereby comprehensively reducing the impact kinetic energy and improving the overall stability of the buoy.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the mast assembly 3 includes a light rod 31 and an adapter 32. The light rod 31 is a specific connecting component between the platform assembly 2 and the float assembly 1. The adapter 32 is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the light rod 31, and the lower end of the adapter 32 is fixedly disposed with the upper fixing ring 13.

[0039] It should be explained that the adapter 32 is used to connect modules such as communication sensors and meteorological sensors. At the same time, the adapter 32 and the upper fixing ring 13 are fixed, so that the upper fixing ring 13 in the platform assembly 2, mast assembly 3 and float assembly 1 form a relatively fixed whole. The changes in the expanded and contracted states of the float assembly 1 are only adjusted by the sliding contraction of the upper connecting rod group 15, lower connecting rod group 16, semi-arc airbag 14, sleeve 11 and lower adapter ring 12.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the light rod 31 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 33 for connecting the counterweight.

[0041] It needs to be explained that the counterweight pulls the mast assembly 3 down, while the semi-circular airbag 14 provides buoyancy to support it. The adapter 32 presses down on the upper fixing ring 13, which in turn drives the upper connecting rod assembly 15, the semi-circular airbag 14 and the lower connecting rod assembly 16 to expand. At the same time, the sleeve 11 and the lower adapter ring 12 slide upward relative to the smooth rod 31. The corresponding float assembly 1 is in an expanded state to provide a larger support area to ensure the stability of the buoy.

[0042] As the semi-circular airbags 14 move closer together and contract, they enhance the mast assembly 3 and the attached counterweight to buffer the kinetic energy of the wind and waves, reduce the buoy's swaying and the tension of the traction rope 5, and then release the kinetic energy by sinking the counterweight. During the release process, the semi-circular airbags 14 expand evenly in all directions to ensure the stability of the buoy.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the platform component 2 includes a circular mounting platform 21 with a plurality of mounting slots 22 on its circumference. The mounting slots 22 are used to mount energy storage wheels 23. The axis of the energy storage wheels 23 is parallel to the tangent of the circumference of the mounting platform 21, and a spring is provided inside the energy storage wheels 23.

[0044] It needs to be explained that during the process of the semi-circular airbag 14 contacting and squeezing the platform component 2, the inner surface of the semi-circular airbag 14 contacts the surface of the energy storage wheel 23. Under the impact of wind and waves, the surface of the energy storage wheel 23 is squeezed and deformed while rotating, and energy is converted through the spring, thereby reducing the buoy's swaying and floating. At the same time, the energy can be converted and stored for use later.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting platform 21 is provided with a central hole 24 for connecting the mast assembly 3, and the upper surface of the mounting platform 21 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 25.

[0046] It should be explained that the mounting hole 25 is used to fix modules such as solar panels or energy storage components.

[0047] In practice, the mast assembly 3 and the platform assembly 2 are supported vertically on the water surface by the float assembly 1, and the anchor chain and fixed anchor are carried by the buoy 4. The multiple buoys 4 are anchored to the range of motion of the platform assembly 2 by the towing rope 5.

[0048] The float assembly 1 is located around the platform assembly 2 and the mast assembly 3. As the main component for bearing wind and waves, the float assembly 1 exists in two states: an expanded state and a contracted state. The contracted state corresponds to the semi-circular airbags 14 approaching each other, which is divided into two stages. In the first stage, the inner surfaces of the semi-circular airbags 14 approach but do not contact the platform assembly 2. In the second stage, the semi-circular airbags 14 contact and squeeze the platform assembly 2. Both stages can buffer the impact of wind and waves. On the one hand, the semi-circular airbags 14 approach and contract, reducing the overall volume of the buoy bearing wind and waves, and correspondingly reducing the impact. On the other hand, by lifting the mast assembly 3 and squeezing the platform assembly 2, the impact kinetic energy is absorbed and buffered. In this way, the impact kinetic energy is reduced and the overall stability of the buoy is improved.

[0049] In the extended state, the corresponding semi-circular airbags 14 move away from each other, the counterweight pulls the mast assembly 3 to sink, and at the same time, the semi-circular airbags 14 provide buoyancy for support. The adapter 32 presses down on the upper fixing ring 13, which in turn drives the upper connecting rod assembly 15, the semi-circular airbags 14 and the lower connecting rod assembly 16 to extend in sequence. At the same time, the sleeve 11 and the lower adapter ring 12 slide upward relative to the smooth rod 31. The corresponding float assembly 1 is in the extended state, providing a larger support area to ensure the stability of the buoy.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, based on the technical solution and application concept of this application, should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance, characterized in that, It includes a platform assembly (2) and a float assembly (1) that are sequentially fitted onto the mast assembly (3). The platform assembly (2) is fixed to the mast assembly (3). Multiple floats (4) are arranged and evenly distributed around the float assembly (1). The floats (4) are connected to the platform assembly (2) by a towing rope (5). The floating body assembly (1) includes a sleeve (11) that is slidably sleeved on the mast assembly (3). A lower adapter ring (12) is fixedly provided at the top of the sleeve (11). An upper fixing ring (13) is coaxially suspended above the lower adapter ring (12). The upper fixing ring (13) is fixedly sleeved on the mast assembly (3). The float assembly (1) also includes a semi-circular airbag (14) evenly distributed around the mast assembly (3). The semi-circular airbag (14) is fixedly sleeved with an adapter sleeve (17) near both ends. The inner side of the semi-circular airbag (14) is connected to the upper fixed ring (13) via an upper connecting rod group (15) near the upper end face. The inner side of the semi-circular airbag (14) is connected to the lower adapter ring (12) via a lower connecting rod group (16) near the lower end face. The upper connecting rod group (15) and the lower connecting rod group (16) are connected to the semi-circular airbag (14) via the adapter sleeve (17). The mast assembly (3) includes a light rod (31) and an adapter (32). The light rod (31) is a connecting part of the platform assembly (2) and the float assembly (1). The adapter (32) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the light rod (31), and the lower end of the adapter (32) is fixedly installed with the upper fixing ring (13).

2. A self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buoy (4) is provided with a side-turn interface (41) for fixing the traction rope (5), and the buoy (4) is also provided with a bottom-turn interface (42), which is used to connect the anchor chain and the fixed anchor that extends into the riverbed or seabed.

3. A self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper connecting rod assembly (15) and the lower connecting rod assembly (16) are both composed of connecting rods evenly distributed around the circumference, and the upper connecting rod assembly (15) and the lower connecting rod assembly (16) are all connected to the adapter sleeve (17), the upper fixing ring (13) and the lower adapter ring (12) in a hinged manner.

4. A self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The semi-circular airbag (14) is evenly distributed in a ring shape. The inner surface of the semi-circular airbag (14) corresponds to the inner surface of the ring. The inner surface of the semi-circular airbag (14) is a vertical arc surface, and the thickness of the semi-circular airbag (14) is greater than the thickness of the platform component (2).

5. A self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the light rod (31) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (33) for connecting the counterweight.

6. A self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform component (2) includes a circular mounting platform (21) with multiple mounting slots (22) on its circumference. The mounting slots (22) are used to mount energy storage wheels (23). The axis of the energy storage wheels (23) is parallel to the tangent of the circumference of the mounting platform (21), and a spring is provided inside the energy storage wheels (23).

7. A self-balancing buoy with wind and wave resistance according to claim 6, characterized in that, The center hole (24) for connecting the mast assembly (3) is also provided at the center of the mounting platform (21), and multiple fixing holes (25) are provided on the upper surface of the mounting platform (21).

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