An automatic monitoring device for marine ecological environment

Abstract

This application discloses an automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device. Belonging to the technical field of marine detection equipment, this structure can automatically drive a cleaning component to periodically clean the solar panel and optical window using wave energy, without consuming electrical energy. The automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device is characterized by comprising: a main float, with a solar panel fixedly connected to its upper end and an anchor fixedly connected to its lower end; a detection component also fixedly mounted on the lower end of the main float; a wave-capturing float ring hinged to the outside of the main float, with a rack fixedly connected to it; a transmission component fixedly connected to the main float and meshing with the rack; an energy storage component rotatably connected to the transmission component; a trigger component fixedly connected to the energy storage component; and a cleaning component rotatably connected to the other end of the trigger component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of marine monitoring equipment technology, specifically an automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing marine ecological environment monitoring devices (such as buoys), when deployed at sea for extended periods, are prone to accumulating sea salt, bird droppings, dust, and other contaminants on their solar panel surfaces, leading to a significant decrease in power generation efficiency. Simultaneously, the optical windows of underwater cameras and water quality sensors are susceptible to biofouling (such as algae and shellfish attachment), affecting the accuracy and reliability of data collection. Currently, manual periodic cleaning or electric brush cleaning is commonly used, but manual cleaning is costly and time-consuming, while electric brushes consume the device's own valuable electrical energy and are easily damaged. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device to address the problems in existing technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device that can automatically drive a cleaning component to periodically clean solar panels and optical windows using wave energy, without consuming electricity. The cleaning frequency is positively adaptive to wave intensity, significantly extending the maintenance cycle and improving the long-term stability of monitoring data. Furthermore, the device has a simple structure and is easy to use, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic monitoring device for marine ecological environment, comprising: The main float has a solar panel fixedly connected to its upper end and an anchor frame fixedly connected to its lower end. A detection component is also fixedly installed at the lower end of the main float. Wave capture buoy is hinged to the outside of the main float and a rack is fixedly connected to the wave capture buoy. The transmission assembly is fixedly connected to the main float and meshes with the rack; Energy storage component, which is rotatably connected to the transmission component; The triggering component is fixedly connected to the energy storage component. The cleaning component is rotatably connected to the other end of the trigger component.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the wave-capturing floating ring moves up and down with the waves, and transmits the mechanical energy of the waves to the energy storage component through the rack and gear and transmission components. The trigger component controls the energy storage component to release energy periodically to drive the cleaning component to operate, thereby realizing the automatic cleaning of the solar panel and the detection component.

[0006] As a further aspect of the present invention: the transmission assembly includes: a first gear set, a second gear set, a first one-way rotation assembly, and a second one-way rotation assembly; both the first gear set and the second gear set mesh with a rack, the first one-way rotation assembly is rotatably connected to the first gear set, and the second one-way rotation assembly is rotatably connected to the second gear set.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when the rack moves up and down, the first gear set and the second gear set are driven respectively, so that the energy of the wave capture floating ring is collected when it moves up and down.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention, the first gear set and the second gear set rotate in opposite directions.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the first gear set and the second gear set cooperate with the unidirectional rotation component through opposite rotation directions, so that the two drive the energy storage component in the same direction.

[0010] As a further aspect of the present invention: the energy storage component includes: a spiral spring and a housing; the spiral spring is fixedly connected to the transmission component, the spiral spring is installed inside the housing, and the spiral spring is fixedly connected to the trigger component.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the spiral spring stores the rotational mechanical energy input by the transmission component in the form of elastic potential energy, and the outer shell fixes the outer end of the spiral spring.

[0012] As a further aspect of the present invention: the triggering component is provided with a reducer, and the reducer is fixedly connected to the output end of the spiral spring.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the reducer reduces the output speed when the scroll spring is released, thus extending the operating time of the cleaning component.

[0014] As a further aspect of the present invention, the triggering component also includes a flexible shaft, one end of which is connected to a reducer, and the other end of which is connected to a cleaning component.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the flexible shaft transmits the rotational power output by the reducer to the cleaning component.

[0016] As a further aspect of the present invention: the flexible shaft is rotatably connected to the cleaning assembly.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the end of the flexible shaft drives the crank-slider assembly inside the cleaning component to move.

[0018] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the cleaning component includes: a crank-slider assembly, a guide rail, a spring, and a cleaning brush; the crank-slider assembly is fixedly connected to the main float and is connected to the trigger assembly in a driving manner; the guide rail is fixedly connected to one side of the solar panel, and the spring is located inside the guide rail; the cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the crank-slider assembly and the spring, and the cleaning brush is slidably connected to the guide rail; the crank-slider assembly is connected to the trigger assembly in a driving manner via a flexible shaft.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the crank-slider assembly converts the rotational motion of the flexible shaft into the linear reciprocating motion of the cleaning brush on the guide rail, and the spring provides the cleaning brush with the restoring force, so that the cleaning brush scrapes the surface of the solar panel back and forth.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the use of wave energy to automatically drive the cleaning components to clean the solar panels and optical windows regularly without consuming electricity, and the cleaning frequency is positively adaptive to the wave intensity, which significantly extends the maintenance cycle and improves the long-term stability of monitoring data.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A; Figure 4 This is a top cross-sectional view in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B.

[0023] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Main buoy; 11. Solar panel; 12. Anchor frame; 13. Detection component; 2. Wave capture buoy ring; 21. Rack; 3. Transmission component; 31. First gear set; 32. Second gear set; 33. First one-way rotation component; 34. Second one-way rotation component; 4. Energy storage component; 41. Scroll spring; 42. Outer shell; 5. Trigger component; 51. Reducer; 52. Flexible shaft; 6. Cleaning component; 61. Crank-slider assembly; 62. Guide rail; 63. Spring; 64. Cleaning brush. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] The overall working principle of this invention is as follows: the wave-capturing floating ring moves up and down with the waves, and is converted into a unidirectional rotating vortex spring 41 by the transmission component 3 and stored in the energy storage component. When the output shaft speed of the energy storage component 4 accumulates with the waves and reaches the preset threshold of the trigger component 5, the vortex spring 41 instantly releases the stored mechanical energy, driving the cleaning component 6 to perform impact cleaning on the solar panel and optical window. After cleaning is completed, the trigger component 5 resets, and the device enters the next energy storage cycle, thereby realizing a self-cleaning function that does not require external energy and whose cleaning frequency is positively adaptive to the wave intensity. Example 1

[0026] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1-5 An automatic monitoring device for marine ecological environment includes a main float 1, a wave capture float 2, a transmission component 3, an energy storage component 4, a triggering component 5, and a cleaning component 6.

[0027] The main buoy 1 is the main supporting structure of this device, floating on the sea surface. A solar panel 11 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the main buoy 1 to convert solar energy into electrical energy to power the internal equipment of the device. An anchor frame 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the main buoy 1 to connect anchor chains or cables, anchoring the main buoy 1 to a predetermined sea area. A detection component 13 is also fixedly installed at the lower end of the main buoy 1 to collect marine ecological environment parameters. The detection component 13 may include, but is not limited to, water quality sensors (temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, chlorophyll, etc.) and an underwater camera for monitoring seawater quality and underwater biological resources.

[0028] The wave-capturing float 2 is hinged to the outside of the main float 1 and can slide up and down along the outer wall of the main float 1. A rack 21 is fixedly connected to the wave-capturing float 2, and the rack 21 moves up and down together with the wave-capturing float 2.

[0029] The transmission assembly 3 is fixedly connected to the main float 1 and meshes with the rack 21. The transmission assembly 3 is used to convert the linear reciprocating motion of the rack 21 into rotational motion and transmit the rotational motion to subsequent components.

[0030] The energy storage component 4 is rotatably connected to the transmission component 3 and is used to receive the rotational mechanical energy output by the transmission component 3 and store it in the form of elastic potential energy.

[0031] The triggering component 5 is fixedly connected to the energy storage component 4 and is used to trigger energy release when the energy stored in the energy storage component 4 reaches a predetermined threshold.

[0032] The cleaning component 6 is rotatably connected to the other end of the trigger component 5 and is driven by the power output from the trigger component 5 to clean the optical window of the solar panel 11 and / or the detection component 13.

[0033] During operation, the waves propel the wave-capturing float 2 to reciprocate up and down along the outer side of the main float 1. The rack 21 moves accordingly, driving the transmission component 3 to rotate. The transmission component 3 drives the energy storage component 4 to gradually store mechanical energy. When the energy stored in the energy storage component 4 reaches the preset threshold of the trigger component 5, the trigger component 5 automatically releases the energy in the energy storage component 4. This energy is transferred to the cleaning component 6 via the trigger component 5, driving the cleaning component 6 to perform a quick scraping and cleaning of the surface of the solar panel 11 or the optical window of the detection component 13. Example 2

[0034] Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment further defines the transmission assembly 3. The transmission assembly 3 includes a first gear set 31, a second gear set 32, a first one-way rotation assembly 33, and a second one-way rotation assembly 34.

[0035] Both the first gear set 31 and the second gear set 32 ​​mesh with the rack 21. The first one-way rotation component 33 is rotatably connected to the first gear set 31, and the second one-way rotation component 34 is rotatably connected to the second gear set 32. The rotation directions of the first gear set 31 and the second gear set 32 ​​are opposite.

[0036] Specifically, when the wave-capturing float 2 moves upward, the rack 21 moves upward, driving the first gear set 31 to rotate in a first direction (e.g., clockwise). The first one-way rotation component 33 transmits this rotation in this direction to the subsequent output shaft. Simultaneously, as the rack 21 moves upward, the second gear set 32 ​​is driven to rotate in the opposite direction (e.g., counterclockwise), and the second one-way rotation component 34 slips in this direction, not transmitting power. When the wave-capturing float 2 moves downward, the rack 21 moves downward, driving the second gear set 32 ​​to rotate in its permitted direction (clockwise), and the second one-way rotation component 34 transmits power. At this time, the first gear set 31 rotates counterclockwise, and the first one-way rotation component 33 slips.

[0037] With the above settings, regardless of whether the wave capture floating ring 2 moves upward or downward, the output shaft of the transmission component 3 always rotates in the same direction, thereby continuously driving the energy storage component 4 to store energy in the same direction, realizing full-cycle wave energy harvesting and improving energy capture efficiency. Example 3

[0038] Based on Embodiment 1 or 2, this embodiment further defines the energy storage component 4. The energy storage component 4 includes a spiral spring 41 and a housing 42.

[0039] The spiral spring 41 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the transmission assembly 3 and is installed inside the housing 42. The inner end of the spiral spring 41 is fixed to the output shaft of the transmission assembly 3, and the outer end of the spiral spring 41 is fixed to the inner wall of the housing 42. The housing 42 is fixed to the main float 1.

[0040] When the output shaft of the transmission assembly 3 rotates, the inner end of the spiral spring 41 rotates accordingly, while the outer end is fixed by the outer casing 42. The spiral spring 41 is gradually tightened, thereby storing the rotational mechanical energy input by the transmission assembly 3 in the spiral spring 41 in the form of elastic potential energy. Example 4

[0041] Based on embodiment 3, this embodiment further defines the triggering component 5. The triggering component 5 is provided with a reducer 51, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the spiral spring 41.

[0042] The reducer 51 is used to reduce the output speed when the spiral spring 41 is released and increase the output torque accordingly, so that the cleaning component 6 can obtain a suitable movement speed and avoid impact damage caused by excessive speed. Example 5

[0043] Based on embodiment 4, the triggering component 5 further includes a flexible shaft 52. One end of the flexible shaft 52 is connected to the output end of the reducer 51, and the other end of the flexible shaft 52 is connected to the cleaning component 6.

[0044] The flexible shaft 52 is a flexible drive shaft made of multiple strands of steel wire wound together and covered with a nylon or polyurethane sheath. The flexible shaft 52 can be bent and arranged to transmit the rotational power output by the reducer 51 from inside the main float 1 to the location of the solar panel 11, which facilitates power transmission over long distances and in situations where space is limited. Example 6

[0045] Based on embodiment 5, the flexible shaft 52 is rotatably connected to the cleaning assembly 6. Specifically, the end of the flexible shaft 52 is fixedly connected to the input end of the crank-slider assembly 61 inside the cleaning assembly 6. When the flexible shaft 52 rotates, it drives the crank-slider assembly 61 to move. Example 7

[0046] Based on any one of embodiments 1 to 6, this embodiment further defines the cleaning component 6. The cleaning component 6 includes a crank-slider assembly 61, a guide rail 62, a spring 63, and a cleaning brush 64.

[0047] The crank-slider assembly 61 is fixedly connected to the main float 1. The crank-slider assembly 61 is connected to the trigger assembly 5 via a transmission connection, specifically through a flexible shaft 52 to the output end of the reducer 51 of the trigger assembly 5. The crank-slider assembly 61 converts the rotational motion of the flexible shaft 52 into linear reciprocating motion.

[0048] The guide rail 62 is fixedly connected to one side of the solar panel 11 and extends along the surface of the solar panel 11. The spring 63 is disposed inside the guide rail 62, with one end of the spring 63 fixed to the end of the guide rail 62 and the other end connected to the cleaning brush 64.

[0049] The cleaning brush 64 is fixedly connected to the slider part of the crank slider assembly 61, the cleaning brush 64 is fixedly connected to the spring 63, and the cleaning brush 64 is slidably connected to the guide rail 62.

[0050] During operation, when the trigger component 5 releases energy, the flexible shaft 52 rotates, driving the crank-slider assembly 61. The crank-slider assembly 61 then drives the cleaning brush 64 to slide rapidly along the guide rail 62 from one end of the solar panel 11 to the other. The cleaning brush 64 scrapes the surface of the solar panel 11, removing sea salt, dust, or biological deposits. After the crank-slider assembly 61 completes one stroke, the spring 63 is stretched or compressed, storing elastic potential energy. When the power input from the flexible shaft 52 stops, the spring 63 releases the stored elastic potential energy, driving the cleaning brush 64 back to its initial position along the guide rail 62, preparing for the next cleaning cycle.

[0051] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0052] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automatic monitoring device for marine ecological environment, characterized in that, include: The main float (1) has a solar panel (11) fixedly connected to its upper end and an anchor frame (12) fixedly connected to its lower end. The main float (1) also has a detection component (13) fixedly installed at its lower end. Wave-capturing float (2) is hinged to the outside of the main float (1), and a rack (21) is fixedly connected to the wave-capturing float (2); The transmission assembly (3) is fixedly connected to the main float (1) and meshes with the rack (21); Energy storage component (4), which is rotatably connected to the transmission component (3); Triggering component (5), which is fixedly connected to the energy storage component (4); A cleaning component (6) is rotatably connected to the other end of the trigger component (5).

2. The automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly (3) includes: a first gear set (31), a second gear set (32), a first one-way rotation assembly (33), and a second one-way rotation assembly (34); the first gear set (31) and the second gear set (32) are both meshed with the rack (21), the first one-way rotation assembly (33) is rotatably connected to the first gear set (31), and the second one-way rotation assembly (34) is rotatably connected to the second gear set (32).

3. The automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first gear set (31) rotates in the opposite direction to the second gear set (32).

4. The automatic monitoring device for marine ecological environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy storage component (4) includes: a spiral spring (41) and a housing (42); the spiral spring (41) is fixedly connected to the transmission component (3), the spiral spring (41) is installed inside the housing (42), and the spiral spring (41) is fixedly connected to the trigger component (5).

5. The automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The trigger assembly (5) is provided with a reducer (51), and the reducer (51) is fixedly connected to the output end of the spiral spring (41).

6. The automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The triggering component (5) also includes a flexible shaft (52), one end of which is connected to the reducer (51), and the other end of which is connected to the cleaning component (6).

7. The automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The flexible shaft (52) is rotatably connected to the cleaning assembly (6).

8. The automatic marine ecological environment monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cleaning component (6) includes: a crank-slider assembly (61), a guide rail (62), a spring (63), and a cleaning brush (64); the crank-slider assembly (61) is fixedly connected to the main float (1), and the crank-slider assembly (61) is drivenly connected to the trigger assembly (5); the guide rail (62) is fixedly connected to one side of the solar panel (11), and the spring (63) is disposed inside the guide rail (62); the cleaning brush (64) is fixedly connected to the crank-slider assembly (61), the cleaning brush (64) is fixedly connected to the spring (63), the cleaning brush (64) is slidably connected to the guide rail (62), and the crank-slider assembly (61) is drivenly connected to the trigger assembly (5) through a flexible shaft (52).

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