Ocean buoy with anti-entanglement structure

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of marine buoy, especially to a marine buoy with anti-winding structure, comprising a float, a top frame is installed on the top of the float, a counterweight seat is installed on the bottom of the float, a fixed frame is fixedly connected to the top of the float, a universal ball seat is installed on the bottom end of the middle of the fixed frame, a swing rod is fixedly connected to the movable end of the bottom of the universal ball seat, a counterweight ball is fixedly connected to the end of the swing rod, arc-shaped frames one and two are arranged vertically on the upper part of the float, guide grooves are formed in the middle of the arc-shaped frames one and two, the swing rods of the bottom of the universal ball seat penetrate the guide grooves and are slidably connected with the inner side walls of the guide grooves, the present application realizes the composite motion of circumferential rotation and axial sliding, continuously removes the attachment and winding of marine organisms, avoids the center of gravity of the buoy from deviating and the monitoring equipment from failing due to winding, and solves the pain points of traditional buoys, such as easy winding, blocking and frequent manual cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of marine buoys, and more particularly to a marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure. Background Technology

[0002] Ocean buoys are core equipment for marine environmental monitoring, meteorological observation, and hydrological data acquisition. They are deployed long-term in complex sea areas such as the open ocean and nearshore, continuously enduring the influence of complex operating conditions such as waves, ocean currents, and wind. Currently, most conventional ocean buoys have fixed structures with limited surface smoothness. During long-term deployment at sea, they are highly susceptible to the adhesion of marine organisms such as algae and shellfish, causing imbalance of the buoy's center of gravity and attitude shift. In severe cases, this can lead to monitoring equipment malfunction and buoy capsizing and damage. Existing anti-entanglement solutions mostly rely on motor-driven cleaning mechanisms, which require continuous power consumption and have limited endurance in deep-sea scenarios without external power sources. In addition, traditional buoys mostly use fixed counterweight structures, which cannot adaptively adjust the center of gravity according to the size of wind and waves, resulting in insufficient anti-capsulation capability in strong winds and waves. Furthermore, most buoys lack integrated self-cleaning and adaptive attitude stabilization designs, requiring frequent sea trials for cleaning and maintenance, resulting in high operation and maintenance costs and significant operational risks. This makes it difficult to meet the needs of long-term unattended, stable, and reliable marine observation. Therefore, we propose an ocean buoy with an anti-entanglement structure to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the prior art by proposing a marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure, comprising a buoy body, a top frame installed on the top of the buoy body, a counterweight seat installed on the bottom of the buoy body, a fixed frame fixedly connected to the top of the buoy body, a universal ball seat installed at the bottom of the middle of the fixed frame, a swing rod fixedly connected to the movable end of the bottom of the universal ball seat, a counterweight ball fixedly connected to the end of the swing rod, and two vertically distributed arc-shaped frames (a first and a second) arranged in the upper part of the buoy body. Both arc-shaped frames (a first and a second) have guide grooves in their middle sections. The swing rods at the bottom of the universal ball seat pass through the guide grooves and are slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide grooves. Both ends of the frame are fixedly connected to fixed shafts, and the ends of the fixed shafts are fixedly connected to driving bevel gears. The lower sides of the driving bevel gears are meshed with driven bevel gears. The middle of the driven bevel gears is fixedly connected to a driving shaft. The top of the driving shaft is connected to a driven shaft through a bidirectional ratchet. The top of the driven shaft penetrates the top of the float. The upper part of the outer periphery of the driven shaft is fixedly connected to a drive gear. A rotating ring is rotatably connected to the outer side of the top of the float. The bottom of the rotating ring has a toothed groove. The drive gears are meshed with the inner side of the toothed groove. The outer periphery of the rotating ring is fixedly connected to evenly distributed side frames. The side frames are slidably connected to the outer walls of the float and the protective frame.

[0005] Preferably, a protective frame is fixedly connected to the outer bottom of the float, and a base is fixedly connected to the outer bottom of the protective frame.

[0006] Preferably, multiple photovoltaic panels are installed in the middle of the top frame, and an inspection inlet is provided in the middle of the top of the float.

[0007] Preferably, a limiting groove 1 is provided on the upper side of the middle of the side frame, and a limiting groove 2 is provided on the lower side of the middle of the side frame. A slider is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 1 and the limiting groove 2, and a guide bead is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side of the slider.

[0008] Preferably, each slider has a scraper fixedly connected to the middle of its outer side, the scraper is slidably connected to the side frame, and both ends of the scraper are slidably connected to the float or the protective frame.

[0009] Preferably, both the float and the protective frame have guide grooves on their outer periphery, and the fixed shafts are slidably connected inside the guide grooves.

[0010] Preferably, a hydraulic rod is installed in the middle of the counterweight base, an infrared sensor is installed on the top of the hydraulic rod, the infrared sensor is located directly below the counterweight ball, and the hydraulic rod is electrically connected to the photovoltaic panel.

[0011] Preferably, a counterweight is fixedly connected to the bottom telescopic end of the hydraulic rod, the counterweight is located in the middle of the bottom end of the float, and the counterweight is located inside the protective frame.

[0012] Preferably, each of the fixed shafts is rotatably connected to a connecting frame at the center of its outer periphery, and the top of each connecting frame is fixedly connected to the fixed frame.

[0013] Preferably, both the drive shaft and the driven shaft are mounted on the upper part of the float body via a mounting plate, and both the drive shaft and the hydraulic rod are rotatably connected to the mounting plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention utilizes a rotating ring, side frame, and scraper to form a full-circumference anti-entanglement cleaning mechanism, enabling dynamic cleaning of the float and the outer wall of the protective frame without any blind spots. In conjunction with guide grooves, guide beads, and sliders, it achieves a composite motion of circumferential rotation and axial sliding, continuously removing marine organisms that are attached and entangled. This prevents the buoy's center of gravity from shifting and monitoring equipment from entanglement, fundamentally solving the pain points of traditional buoys that are prone to entanglement and require frequent manual cleaning, and ensuring the long-term stable operation of the buoy.

[0015] This invention relies on a wave-driven passive design, eliminating the need for a motor and external power. It utilizes the kinetic energy generated by the buoy's movement with the waves, converting the reciprocating oscillation into continuous rotational power through a counterweight ball, a universal ball seat, and a double-arc frame. Combined with a bidirectional ratchet to ensure stable unidirectional transmission, it completely solves the problem of insufficient power for deep-sea buoys. It is suitable for unattended long-term operations and has a simpler structure, lower failure rate, and unrestricted endurance compared to traditional electric-driven buoys. It can be stably applied to deep-sea environmental monitoring scenarios.

[0016] This invention employs an adaptive intelligent center of gravity adjustment structure. A fixed counterweight base maintains the low center of gravity of the buoy. Combined with an infrared sensor, hydraulic rod, and liftable counterweight, a closed-loop control is formed. When the wind and waves are too strong, the counterweight is automatically lowered to reduce the center of gravity. After the wind and waves subside, the counterweight is automatically reset, which greatly improves the buoy's anti-capsulation and anti-wave capabilities. Compared with fixed counterweight buoys, the stability in strong wind and wave sea areas is significantly improved, effectively protecting the top monitoring equipment and reducing the risk of capsizing and damage. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a formal three-dimensional structural diagram of a marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the float of a marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the oscillating state of the counterweight ball of a marine buoy with an anti-entanglement structure according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the universal ball seat of a marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to the present invention. Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the drive gear and tooth groove of a marine buoy with an anti-entanglement structure according to the present invention. Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the slider of a marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to the present invention; Figure 7 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0018] 101. Base; 102. Protective frame; 103. Top frame; 104. Photovoltaic panel; 105. Maintenance entrance; 106. Side frame; 107. Float; 108. Rotary ring; 109. Scraper; 110. Guide groove; 111. Limiting groove one; 112. Counterweight ball; 113. Hydraulic rod; 114. Counterweight block; 115. Counterweight seat; 116. Infrared sensor; 117. Guide groove; 18. Arc-shaped frame one; 119. Arc-shaped frame two; 120. Limiting groove two; 121. Universal ball seat; 122. Fixed frame; 123. Connecting frame; 124. Bidirectional ratchet; 125. Drive gear; 126. Tooth groove; 127. Drive shaft; 128. Driven bevel gear; 129. Driven bevel gear; 130. Fixed shaft; 131. Slider; 132. Guide ball; 133. Driven shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following description is intended to disclose the invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0020] like Figures 1-7 The illustrated marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure includes a float body 107, a top frame 103 mounted on the top of the float body 107, multiple photovoltaic panels 104 mounted in the middle of the top frame 103, an inspection port 105 located in the middle of the top of the float body 107, a counterweight base 115 mounted on the bottom of the float body 107, a protective frame 102 fixedly connected to the outer bottom of the float body 107, and a base 101 fixedly connected to the outer bottom of the protective frame 102. The base 101 is used to connect a positioning anchor and an anchor chain. A fixed frame 122 is fixedly connected to the top. A universal ball seat 121 is installed at the bottom of the middle part of the fixed frame 122. A swing rod is fixedly connected to the movable end of the bottom of the universal ball seat 121. A counterweight ball 112 is fixedly connected to the end of the swing rod. A vertically distributed arc frame one 118 and arc frame two 119 are provided in the upper part of the float 107. A guide groove 117 is opened in the middle of both arc frame one 118 and arc frame two 119. The swing rod at the bottom of the universal ball seat 121 passes through the guide groove 117 and is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the guide groove 117. Furthermore, in practical implementation, the various monitoring devices installed on the top frame 103 can realize regional monitoring of the marine environment. In practical use, the photovoltaic panel 104 can convert solar energy into electrical energy, which can be used with the storage battery and inverter to power the various monitoring devices and hydraulic rod 113. When the buoy is undulating due to the waves and ocean currents, the counterweight seat 115 at the bottom of the float 107 can balance the weight of the buoy as a whole, so that the center of gravity of the buoy can be kept low and the buoy can be prevented from tipping over. In practical use, when the buoy undulates with the waves, the counterweight ball 112 will be relatively deflected with the float 107 and the arc frame one 118 and arc frame two 119 under the action of gravity and inertia.

[0021] Among them, the ends of arc-shaped frame 118 and arc-shaped frame 119 are fixedly connected to fixed shafts 130. A connecting frame 123 is rotatably connected to the middle of the outer periphery of the fixed shaft 130. The top of the connecting frame 123 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 122. The drive shaft 127 and the driven shaft 133 are both installed in the upper part of the float 107 through mounting plates. The drive shaft 127 and the hydraulic rod 113 are rotatably connected to the mounting plate. The ends of the fixed shafts 130 are fixedly connected to drive bevel gears 129. The lower sides of the drive bevel gears 129 are meshed with driven bevel gears 128. The middle of the driven bevel gears 128 is... A drive shaft 127 is fixedly connected. The top of the drive shaft 127 is connected to a driven shaft 133 via a bidirectional ratchet 124. The top of the driven shaft 133 passes through the top of the float 107. A drive gear 125 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer periphery of the driven shaft 133. A rotating ring 108 is rotatably connected to the outer side of the top of the float 107. A toothed groove 126 is opened at the bottom of the rotating ring 108. The drive gear 125 is meshed with the inner side of the toothed groove 126. A uniformly distributed side frame 106 is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating ring 108. The side frame 106 is slidably connected to the outer side wall of the float 107 and the protective frame 102. Furthermore, in specific implementation, the relative deflection between the counterweight ball 112 and the arc-shaped frame one 118 and arc-shaped frame two 119 will cause a relative deflection between the arc-shaped frame one 118 and arc-shaped frame two 119 and the float 107. When the arc-shaped frame one 118 and arc-shaped frame two 119 deflect, they will drive the fixed shaft 130 to deflect synchronously, thereby driving the active bevel gear 129 to rotate. The active bevel gear 129 can drive the driven bevel gear 128 meshing with it to rotate synchronously. When the driven bevel gear 128 rotates, it will drive the driven shaft 130 through the bidirectional ratchet 124. 3 and drive gear 125 follow each other and rotate. Under the action of bidirectional ratchet 124, all driven shafts 133 and drive gear 125 will keep rotating in one direction to avoid reverse jamming. Drive gear 125 can drive the rotating ring 108 to rotate through tooth groove 126. When the rotating ring 108 rotates, the side frame 106 fixed around the circumference of the rotating ring 108 can clean the circumference of the float 107 and the protective frame 102 to prevent marine organisms from adhering to or getting entangled on the outer circumference of the buoy, causing the buoy's center of gravity to tilt and affecting the use of the buoy and the monitoring equipment on it.

[0022] Among them, a first limiting groove 111 is opened on the upper side of the middle of the side frame 106, and a second limiting groove 120 is opened on the lower side of the middle of the side frame 106. A slider 131 is slidably connected inside the first limiting groove 111 and the second limiting groove 120. A guide ball 132 is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side of the slider 131. A scraper 109 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer side of the slider 131. The scraper 109 is slidably connected to the side frame 106. Both ends of the scraper 109 are slidably connected to the float 107 or the protective frame 102. A guide groove 110 is opened on the outer periphery of the float 107 and the protective frame 102. The fixed shaft 130 is slidably connected inside the guide groove 110. Furthermore, in specific implementation, when the side frame 106 rotates and cleans the float 107, the guide groove 110 provided around the float 107 can guide the guide ball 132, so that the guide ball 132 can drive each slider 131 to move up and down along the limiting groove 111 and the limiting groove 120. In conjunction with the circumferential rotation of the side frame 106, the circumference of the float 107 can be fully processed, which is beneficial to practical use.

[0023] The counterweight base 115 has a hydraulic rod 113 installed in the middle, an infrared sensor 116 installed on the top of the hydraulic rod 113, the infrared sensor 116 is located directly below the counterweight ball 112, the hydraulic rod 113 is electrically connected to the photovoltaic panel 104, and a counterweight block 114 is fixedly connected to the bottom telescopic end of the hydraulic rod 113. The counterweight block 114 is located in the middle of the bottom end of the float 107 and is located inside the protective frame 102. Furthermore, in specific implementation, the infrared sensor 116 at the top of the hydraulic rod 113 can monitor the counterweight ball 112. When the buoy sways, the counterweight ball 112 deflects relative to the buoy 107. If the waves are large and the relative deflection is too large, the counterweight ball 112 will deviate from the detection area of ​​the infrared sensor 116. At this time, the hydraulic rod 113 will start to work. By extending the hydraulic rod 113, the counterweight block 114 can be lowered to further adjust and lower the center of gravity of the buoy, avoiding the buoy from capsizing due to large waves and affecting the normal use of the upper monitoring equipment. When the waves decrease and the relative deflection of the counterweight ball 112 decreases, the infrared sensor 116 can detect the counterweight ball 112 again. After the counterweight ball 112 remains detectable for more than a preset time, the hydraulic rod 113 will retract to reset the counterweight block 114, preventing the bottom of the buoy from extending too far and being affected by bottom currents and marine life.

[0024] Working principle: This invention utilizes sealed, corrosion-resistant, and wear-resistant materials. Various monitoring devices installed on the top frame 103 enable regional monitoring of the marine environment. The top frame 103 has multiple mounting positions, and the monitoring equipment is selected according to actual needs. In specific use, solar energy is converted into electrical energy by the photovoltaic panel 104, which, along with a storage battery and inverter, powers the monitoring equipment and hydraulic rod 113. During operation, when the buoy sways due to waves and currents, the counterweight seat 115 at the bottom of the float 107 provides overall counterweight to the buoy, keeping its center of gravity low and preventing it from capsizing. In specific use, when the buoy sways with the waves, the counterweight ball 112, under the influence of gravity and inertia, moves with the float 107 and... The arc-shaped frame 118 and arc-shaped frame 2 119 deflect relative to each other. During this process, the relative deflection between the counterweight ball 112 and the arc-shaped frame 118 and arc-shaped frame 2 119 will cause the arc-shaped frame 118 and arc-shaped frame 2 119 to deflect relative to the float 107. When the arc-shaped frame 118 and arc-shaped frame 2 119 deflect, they will drive the fixed shaft 130 to deflect synchronously, thereby driving the active bevel gear 129 to rotate. The active bevel gear 129 can drive the driven bevel gear 128 meshing with it to rotate synchronously. When the driven bevel gear 128 rotates, it will drive the driven shaft 133 and the drive gear 125 to follow the rotation through the double-direction ratchet 124. Under the action of the double-direction ratchet 124, all the driven shafts 133 and drive gears 125 will rotate. All five components maintain unidirectional rotation to prevent reverse jamming. Driven by gear 125, the rotating ring 108 is driven to rotate via the tooth groove 126. As the rotating ring 108 rotates, the side frame 106, fixed around its periphery, cleans the circumference of the float 107 and the protective frame 102, preventing marine organisms from adhering to or becoming entangled on the buoy's outer periphery, which could cause the buoy's center of gravity to shift, affecting the use of the buoy and its monitoring equipment. During this process, when the side frame 106 rotates and cleans the float 107, the guide groove 110 on the periphery of the float 107 guides the guide beads 132, allowing the guide beads 132 to drive each slider 131 to move up and down along the limiting groove 111 and the limiting groove 120, in conjunction with the side frame 106. The circumferential rotation allows for comprehensive monitoring of the buoy 107's perimeter, facilitating practical use. Furthermore, in actual use, the infrared sensor 116 at the top of the hydraulic rod 113 monitors the counterweight ball 112. When the buoy sways, the counterweight ball 112 deflects relative to the buoy 107. If the waves are large enough to cause excessive deflection, the counterweight ball 112 will drift out of the infrared sensor 116's detection area. At this point, the hydraulic rod 113 will activate, extending to lower the counterweight block 114, further adjusting and lowering the buoy's center of gravity. This prevents the buoy from capsizing due to large waves, thus ensuring the normal operation of the upper monitoring equipment. When the waves decrease, reducing the relative deflection of the counterweight ball 112...Infrared sensor 116 can re-detect counterweight ball 112. After the counterweight ball 112 remains detectable for a preset time, hydraulic rod 113 retracts, resetting counterweight block 114. This prevents the buoy from extending too far out from the bottom, thus protecting it from bottom currents and marine life, which is beneficial for practical use.

[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure, comprising a float (107), characterized in that: A top frame (103) is installed on the top of the float (107), a counterweight seat (115) is installed at the bottom inside the float (107), a fixed frame (122) is fixedly connected to the top inside the float (107), a universal ball seat (121) is installed at the bottom of the middle part of the fixed frame (122), a swing arm is fixedly connected to the movable end of the bottom of the universal ball seat (121), and a counterweight ball (112) is fixedly connected to the end of the swing arm. The unit is provided with two vertically distributed arc-shaped frames, one (118) and the other (119). Both arc-shaped frames (118) and the other (119) have guide grooves (117) in their middle sections. The bottom swing rod of the universal ball seat (121) passes through the guide grooves (117) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide grooves (117). Fixed shafts (130) are fixedly connected to the ends of both arc-shaped frames (118) and the other (119). Each end is fixedly connected to a drive bevel gear (129), and each drive bevel gear (129) is meshed with a driven bevel gear (128) on its lower side. Each driven bevel gear (128) is fixedly connected to a drive shaft (127) in the middle. Each drive shaft (127) is connected to a driven shaft (133) at its top via a double-acting ratchet (124). The top of each driven shaft (133) penetrates the top of the float (107), and the upper part of the outer periphery of the driven shaft (133) is... All are fixedly connected with drive gears (125). A rotating ring (108) is rotatably connected to the top outer side of the float (107). The bottom of the rotating ring (108) is provided with a toothed groove (126). All drive gears (125) are meshed with the inner side of the toothed groove (126). The outer periphery of the rotating ring (108) is fixedly connected with evenly distributed side frames (106). All side frames (106) are slidably connected to the outer side wall of the float (107) and the protective frame (102).

2. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective frame (102) is fixedly connected to the bottom outer side of the float (107), and a base (101) is fixedly connected to the bottom outer side of the protective frame (102).

3. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple photovoltaic panels (104) are installed in the middle of the top frame (103), and an inspection entrance (105) is provided in the middle of the top of the floating body (107).

4. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper side of the middle of the side frame (106) is provided with a first limiting groove (111), and the lower side of the middle of the side frame (106) is provided with a second limiting groove (120). The first limiting groove (111) and the second limiting groove (120) are slidably connected with sliders (131), and the middle of the inner side of the sliders (131) is fixedly connected with guide beads (132).

5. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each slider (131) has a scraper (109) fixedly connected to the middle of its outer side. The scraper (109) is slidably connected to the side frame (106). Both ends of the scraper (109) are slidably connected to the float (107) or the protective frame (102).

6. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The float (107) and the protective frame (102) are both provided with guide grooves (110) on their outer periphery, and the fixed shaft (130) is slidably connected inside the guide grooves (110).

7. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic rod (113) is installed in the middle of the counterweight seat (115), and an infrared sensor (116) is installed on the top of the hydraulic rod (113). The infrared sensor (116) is located directly below the counterweight ball (112), and the hydraulic rod (113) is electrically connected to the photovoltaic panel (104).

8. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom telescopic end of the hydraulic rod (113) is fixedly connected to a counterweight (114), which is located in the middle of the bottom of the float (107) and inside the protective frame (102).

9. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the fixed shafts (130) is rotatably connected to a connecting frame (123) at the center of its outer periphery, and the top of each connecting frame (123) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (122).

10. A marine buoy with an anti-tangling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive shaft (127) and driven shaft (133) are both mounted on the upper part of the float (107) via mounting plates, and the drive shaft (127) and hydraulic rod (113) are rotatably connected to the mounting plates.

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