Beacon light anti-collision warning device and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a beacon light anti-collision warning device and a control method thereof.The device comprises a beacon light structure arranged on the sea surface, the beacon light structure comprises a beacon light body, a beacon light and a beacon light platform, a circular ring support is arranged on the outer side of the beacon light platform, a ranging radar is arranged on the circular ring support, the circular ring support is connected with the beacon light body, and the beacon light body is connected with the ranging radar; a buzzer, an AIS module and a solar power supply module are arranged in the beacon light body. Compared with the prior art, the method has the advantages of preventing seawater from influencing the work of the marine radar sensor and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of anti-collision of navigation lights, and in particular to a navigation light anti-collision warning device and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Navigation lights are essential indicators for ensuring safe nighttime navigation. They emit a specified light color and flash frequency at night, achieving a specified illumination angle and visibility distance. However, some older lights lack electronic fencing functionality. Furthermore, if a light malfunctions, its guidance function is lost, making collisions with other ships more likely to occur. This poses a significant safety hazard.

[0003] Prior art often uses ranging sensors to implement the test example and generate alarms. However, ranging sensors on the sea surface pose a challenge. They face corrosion failure, mechanical damage, and electrical failures at sea, which can render the anti-collision warning function ineffective, potentially leading to safety incidents such as ship collisions and damage to navigation marks. Furthermore, the high salt content of seawater creates an electrolyte environment, which can cause oxygen absorption and corrosion in the radar's internal circuits, leading to structural damage and circuit interruptions. Furthermore, the impact force of waves can reach hundreds of Newtons, and rigid connections cannot cushion the impact, resulting in broken solder joints, loose interfaces, or fatigue damage to structural components. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a navigation light anti-collision warning device and a control method thereof in order to prevent seawater from affecting the operation of marine radar sensors.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] A beacon light anti-collision warning device is characterized in that the device includes a beacon light structure arranged on the sea surface, the beacon light structure includes a beacon light body, a beacon light and a beacon light platform, a circular bracket is provided on the outside of the beacon light platform, the circular bracket is provided with a ranging radar, the circular bracket is connected to the beacon light body, and a buzzer, an AIS module and a solar power supply module are provided inside the beacon light body.

[0007] Furthermore, the buzzer and the solar power supply module are connected in series, there are multiple ranging radars, and the ranging radars and the AIS module are connected in parallel and then connected in series with the buzzer and the solar power supply module.

[0008] Furthermore, the ranging radars are connected in parallel.

[0009] Furthermore, the beacon light platform is cylindrical, with the beacon light body provided on the top, and the radius of the inner circle of the circular ring bracket is larger than the radius of the circle of the cross section of the beacon light platform.

[0010] Furthermore, a navigation light is provided above the navigation light body.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner side of the circular bracket is connected to the navigation light body.

[0012] Furthermore, the circular bracket is connected to the navigation light body through a soft chain.

[0013] Furthermore, the connection points of the soft chain on the circular bracket and the navigation light body are all arranged in a ring array.

[0014] Furthermore, a ring array of ranging radars is arranged on the upper surface of the circular ring bracket.

[0015] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling a navigation light anti-collision warning device, using the above-mentioned navigation light anti-collision warning device, the method comprises the following steps:

[0016] The ranging radar obtains the distance information from the marine object to the radar. If the distance information is less than the threshold, the ranging radar controls the buzzer to sound an alarm.

[0017] The AIS module obtains sea surface images. If it identifies the ship's information and location from the sea surface image, and the identified ship enters the electronic fence formed by the ranging radar detection range, it will send a warning message to the ship and the buzzer will sound an alarm.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] (1) The present invention provides a floatable corrosion-resistant circular ring bracket that is slightly larger than the base of the navigation light, on which a waterproof ranging radar is installed. The circular ring is connected to the navigation light body through a chain flexible connection, which controls the connection between the circular ring and the navigation light. In the event of waves, high tides, etc., the radar is controlled to be higher than the water surface to prevent it from being immersed in seawater for a long time. The chain flexible connection helps to unload the impact of waves, ensuring the normal operation of the radar sensor in the anti-collision warning device.

[0020] (2) The present invention utilizes the original solar power supply module and the beacon light bracket of the navigation light, connects the solar power supply module in series with the buzzer, and connects the radar sensors and AIS modules in parallel, so that when there are ships or foreign objects approaching from all directions, an alarm is issued in time, the distance between the ship and the navigation light is controlled, and a prompt is given to stay away. When the distance is too close, the buzzer is sounded in time to warn, preventing the ship from getting closer and causing an accident. The navigation light anti-collision warning device of the present invention makes the navigation light intelligent without affecting the original navigation light structure, and adds an electronic fence control area to reduce the occurrence of ship collision accidents, reduce economic losses, and ensure the safety of personnel and ships. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a side view of the anti-collision warning device of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 A top view of the anti-collision warning device of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 The module connection mode is the module connection mode;

[0024] In the figure, there are a beacon light structure 1, a beacon light body 11, a beacon light 12, a beacon light platform 13, a circular bracket 2, a ranging radar 3, a buzzer 4, an AIS module 5, a solar power supply module 6, and a soft chain 7. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is implemented based on the technical solution of the present invention, and provides a detailed implementation method and specific operation process, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0026] The present invention proposes a navigation light anti-collision warning device, which includes a navigation light structure 1 installed on the sea surface, the navigation light structure 1 includes a navigation light body 11, a navigation light 12 and a navigation light base 13, a circular bracket 2 is provided on the outside of the navigation light base 13, the circular bracket 2 is provided with a ranging radar 3, the circular bracket 2 is connected to the navigation light body 11, and the navigation light body 11 is internally provided with a buzzer 4, an AIS module 5 and a solar power supply module 6. The side view and top view of the anti-collision warning device of the present invention are shown as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown.

[0027] The buzzer 4 and the solar power supply module 6 are connected in series. There are multiple ranging radars 3. The ranging radars 3 and the AIS module 5 are connected in parallel and then connected in series with the buzzer 4 and the solar power supply module 6.

[0028] The respective ranging radars 3 are connected in parallel with each other.

[0029] The beacon light platform 13 is cylindrical, with the beacon light body 11 disposed on the top. The radius of the inner circle of the circular bracket 2 is greater than the radius of the circle of the cross section of the beacon light platform 13 .

[0030] A navigation light 12 is provided above the navigation light body 11 .

[0031] The inner side of the circular bracket 2 is connected to the navigation light body 11.

[0032] The circular bracket 2 is connected to the navigation light body 11 through a soft chain 7.

[0033] The connection points of the soft chain 7 on the circular bracket 2 and the navigation light body 11 are all arranged in a ring array.

[0034] The ring array of ranging radar 3 is arranged on the upper surface of the ring bracket 2.

[0035] The present invention also provides a control method for a navigation light anti-collision warning device, using the navigation light anti-collision warning device, the method comprises the following steps:

[0036] The ranging radar 3 obtains the distance information between the marine object and the radar. If the distance information is less than a threshold, the ranging radar 3 controls the buzzer 4 to sound an alarm.

[0037] The AIS module 5 obtains the sea surface image. If the ship information and position are identified from the sea surface image, and the identified ship enters the electronic fence formed by the detection range of the ranging radar 3, a warning message will be sent to the ship, and the buzzer 4 will be activated to sound an alarm.

[0038] The navigation light anti-collision warning device of the present invention is an alarm device composed of a circular float, a radar rangefinder, a buzzer, a solar power supply module, and an Automatic Identification System (AIS) module. When a small vessel or foreign object approaches, the radar rangefinder activates and the buzzer sounds an alarm, providing an auxiliary warning to the vessel. Larger vessels use the AIS module to identify their information and location. When a vessel enters the navigation light's maritime electronic fence area, the AIS module issues a warning message to the vessel, and the buzzer activates, emitting an alarm to provide a warning.

[0039] The beacon light anti-collision warning device uses the original solar power supply module and beacon light bracket of the beacon light, and controls the distance between the ship and the beacon light through the radar rangefinder and the ship automatic identification system. When the distance is too close, the buzzer will sound in time to warn, preventing the ship from getting closer and causing an accident.

[0040] The navigation light anti-collision warning device, while not affecting the original navigation light structure, makes the navigation light intelligent, adds an electronic fence control area, and provides a simple and intuitive anti-collision warning function for situations where the navigation light lighting fails and maintenance personnel have not yet arrived to carry out repairs. This reduces the occurrence of ship collision accidents, reduces economic losses, and ensures the safety of personnel and ships. Existing navigation lights are in the form of fixed bases. Since the navigation light has a solar power supply module in addition to the lamp body, if the lamp module is damaged but the power supply module is not damaged, it can provide the power required by the anti-collision warning device. Based on this, the specific design of the anti-collision warning device is as follows:

[0041] 1) Create a floating, corrosion-resistant circular ring slightly larger than the base of the beacon light. Mount the waterproof ranging radar on it. Connect the ring to the main body of the beacon light via a flexible chain. The ring's purpose is to keep the radar above the water surface during high and low tides, preventing prolonged immersion in seawater.

[0042] 2) Install a buzzer and an automatic identification system module (AIS module) on the lower side of the beacon light, connect the solar power module and the buzzer in series, and connect the radar sensors and AIS modules in parallel (such as Figure 3 As shown in the figure, when there are ships or foreign objects approaching from any direction, an alarm will be issued in time to remind people to stay away.

[0043] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0044] (1) The present invention provides a floatable corrosion-resistant circular ring bracket that is slightly larger than the base of the navigation light, on which a waterproof ranging radar is installed. The circular ring is connected to the navigation light body through a chain flexible connection, which controls the connection between the circular ring and the navigation light. In the event of waves, high tides, etc., the radar is controlled to be higher than the water surface to prevent it from being immersed in seawater for a long time. The chain flexible connection helps to unload the impact of waves, ensuring the normal operation of the radar sensor in the anti-collision warning device.

[0045] (2) The present invention utilizes the original solar power supply module and the beacon light bracket of the navigation light, connects the solar power supply module in series with the buzzer, and connects the radar sensors and AIS modules in parallel, so that when there are ships or foreign objects approaching from all directions, an alarm is issued in time, the distance between the ship and the navigation light is controlled, and a prompt is given to stay away. When the distance is too close, the buzzer is sounded in time to warn, preventing the ship from getting closer and causing an accident. The navigation light anti-collision warning device of the present invention makes the navigation light intelligent without affecting the original navigation light structure, and adds an electronic fence control area to reduce the occurrence of ship collision accidents, reduce economic losses, and ensure the safety of personnel and ships.

[0046] The above describes in detail the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concepts of the present invention without inventive effort. Therefore, any technical solutions that can be derived by those skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation based on the concepts of the present invention and the prior art should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A navigation light anti-collision warning device, characterized in that: The device comprises a navigation light structure (1) arranged on the sea surface, wherein the navigation light structure (1) comprises a navigation light body (11), a navigation light (12) and a navigation light base (13), a circular bracket (2) is arranged on the outside of the navigation light base (13), a ranging radar (3) is arranged on the circular bracket (2), the circular bracket (2) is connected to the navigation light body (11), and a buzzer (4), an AIS module (5) and a solar power supply module (6) are arranged inside the navigation light body (11).

2. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buzzer (4) and the solar power supply module (6) are connected in series, the ranging radars (3) are multiple, the ranging radars (3) and the AIS module (5) are connected in parallel, and then the buzzer (4) and the solar power supply module (6) are connected in series.

3. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The various ranging radars (3) are connected in parallel.

4. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The navigation light platform (13) is cylindrical, with a navigation light body (11) arranged on the top, and the radius of the inner circle of the circular ring bracket (2) is larger than the radius of the circle of the cross section of the navigation light platform (13).

5. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A navigation light (12) is provided above the navigation light body (11).

6. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the circular ring bracket (2) is connected to the navigation light body (11).

7. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The circular ring bracket (2) is connected to the navigation light body (11) via a soft chain (7).

8. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connection points of the soft chain (7) on the circular bracket (2) and the navigation light body (11) are all arranged in a ring array.

9. The navigation light anti-collision warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ring array of ranging radars (3) is arranged on the upper surface of the circular ring bracket (2).

10. A method for controlling a navigation light anti-collision warning device, using the navigation light anti-collision warning device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: The ranging radar (3) obtains distance information from the marine object to the radar. If the distance information is less than a threshold value, the ranging radar (3) controls the buzzer (4) to activate and issue an alarm. The AIS module (5) acquires a sea surface image. If the information and position of a ship are identified from the sea surface image, and the identified ship enters the electronic fence formed by the detection range of the ranging radar (3), a warning message is sent to the ship, and the buzzer (4) is activated to sound an alarm.

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