Beacon light based on wind and light energy storage complementation

By combining vertical axis wind turbines and all-round photovoltaic power generation devices on the beacon lights, complementary power supply between wind and light energy is achieved, and the problem of unstable power supply of traditional beacon lights in harsh environments is solved, and energy utilization efficiency and reliability of beacon lights are improved.

CN222669895UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25XIAN UNIV OF TECH
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Application Number
CN202421222056.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-31
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional beacon power supply systems are unstable in harsh marine environments, and a single energy source is difficult to continuously supply power, which may lead to power interruption and affect the normal operation of beacon lights and the safety of ships.

Method used

The navigation beacon light system based on wind and light energy storage complementary, combined with a vertical axis wind turbine and an all-round photovoltaic power generation device, is connected to the energy storage device through a multi-energy complementary controller to achieve complementary power supply between wind and light energy.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the utilization efficiency of renewable energy, ensures that the beacon lights continue to operate stably in harsh environments, reduces operating costs, and provides intelligent detection and remote monitoring functions.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a beacon light based on wind and light energy storage complementation, which comprises an LED (light-emitting diode) lamp positioned at the top end, the LED lamp is fixed above a vertical-axis wind driven generator, the vertical-axis wind driven generator is connected to the top end of a pyramid-shaped bracket through a length-adjustable sliding rod, and photovoltaic solar panels are mounted on four surfaces of the pyramid-shaped bracket. The plurality of photovoltaic solar panels form an omnibearing photovoltaic power generation device, a floating body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pyramid-shaped support, an energy storage device and a main controller are packaged in the floating body, a gravity block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating body, a fixing anchor is connected to the bottom of the gravity block, and the beacon light further comprises an information acquisition module. The beacon light has the advantages of energy conservation, environmental protection, sustainable and stable operation, remote monitoring and the like, is suitable for the field of safe navigation on the sea, and has wide application prospect and market value.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of navigation devices, and in particular relates to a navigation beacon light based on wind-solar energy storage complementarity. Background Art

[0002] A beacon light is a traffic light used to guide ships, usually installed on a specific beacon. Since the beacon light is located in the center of the waterway, collision with external objects or deviation of the beacon light may cause serious economic losses. Therefore, it is particularly important to provide the ship management center with more comprehensive information and timely detect possible problems.

[0003] With the continuous development of LED lighting technology, LED navigation lights have made significant progress in energy efficiency. However, since navigation lights are usually located in remote areas, far away from the power grid, the cost of laying power lines is extremely high. Therefore, in order to ensure the long-term stable operation of navigation lights, it is necessary to equip them with autonomous power generation devices. At present, power supplies often use batteries, dry cell batteries, wind power generation, solar power generation and other power supply methods. However, independent energy supply is unstable and may affect the normal operation of navigation lights. Especially in severe weather conditions, a single energy source is difficult to supply power continuously, which may cause power outages, causing navigation lights to go out, bringing danger to ships at sea. Therefore, the use of autonomous uninterrupted power supply solutions has become an effective measure to solve this problem.

[0004] In aquatic environments, navigation lights are affected by the changing direction of light and wind during operation, which poses a serious challenge to the reliability and energy supply of navigation lights. First, the weather conditions in aquatic environments are often changeable. During the day, the direction of the sun's light changes constantly, and waves caused by time changes or strong winds can reduce the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation. At night, winds from different directions can cause navigation lights to shake, while different wind directions and wind speeds can reduce the efficiency of wind power generation and even interrupt power supply. In this case, the traditional navigation light power supply system cannot provide continuous, stable, and efficient power supply. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an all-round power generation device to adapt to changing environmental conditions and ensure stable and efficient operation of the power supply system. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a navigation light based on wind-solar energy storage complementarity, which can fully utilize wind energy and light energy and has the characteristics of sustainable and stable operation and intelligent danger detection.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is a navigation light based on the complementarity of wind, solar and energy storage, including an LED lamp located at the top, the LED lamp is fixed above the vertical axis wind turbine, the vertical axis wind turbine is connected to the top of the pyramid bracket through a sliding rod with adjustable length, photovoltaic solar panels are installed on the four sides of the pyramid bracket, and multiple photovoltaic solar panels constitute an omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device, a floating body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pyramid bracket, an energy storage device and a main controller are encapsulated inside the floating body, a gravity block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating body, and a fixed anchor is connected to the bottom of the gravity block, and the navigation light also includes an information collection module.

[0007] The utility model is also characterized in that:

[0008] The energy storage device, main controller and information acquisition module are all provided with manual operation panels, and the panels are all sealed on the surface of the floating body.

[0009] The omni-directional photovoltaic power generation device is connected to the energy storage device through a solar cell controller, a DC / DC converter, and a multi-energy complementary controller in sequence.

[0010] The vertical axis wind turbine is connected to the energy storage device through a wind turbine controller, an AC / DC converter, and a multi-energy complementary controller in sequence.

[0011] The information collection module includes:

[0012] Irradiance sensor, located on top of the beacon, used to detect solar irradiance;

[0013] Light sensors are distributed in all directions of the LED lights to measure the light intensity of the surrounding environment;

[0014] A wind speed sensor, located below the vertical axis wind turbine, is used to monitor the surrounding wind speed;

[0015] Infrared equipment, encapsulated inside the float, is used to monitor whether there are ships or other objects around the beacon;

[0016] The video image acquisition module is located below the LED light and is used to capture real-time images and videos of the offshore area;

[0017] The control board, which is encapsulated inside the float, is used to collect information from the irradiance sensor, light sensor, wind speed sensor, infrared device and video image acquisition module, convert the collected information into electrical signals or digital signals, and send the signals to the main controller.

[0018] The control panel is equipped with:

[0019] A battery remaining power monitoring module is used to detect the battery power of the energy storage device;

[0020] Network module, providing 4G network signals and transmitting the collected data and images to the ship management center through network connection;

[0021] GPS positioning module, used to locate the precise position of the navigation light in real time;

[0022] Fault detection module monitors the operating status of the navigation light and its power supply system.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0024] (1) The omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device and vertical axis wind turbine in the navigation light of the utility model constitute a multi-energy complementary power supply system, which can fully utilize renewable energy and is not restricted by the direction of light or wind, significantly improving the utilization efficiency of renewable energy; through the complementary method of wind and solar, stable electric energy is provided for the navigation light, which is particularly suitable for harsh marine operating environments, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the navigation light. At the same time, the navigation light of the utility model is equipped with a self-generating device, which can effectively reduce operating costs;

[0025] (2) The utility model beacon light encapsulates the electronic components in the float and sets a gravity block under the float, which not only protects the electronic components but also maintains the center of gravity balance of the entire beacon light, further improving the stability of the device;

[0026] (3) The information collection module of the navigation light of the utility model can monitor the surrounding environment information in real time, including solar irradiance, light intensity, wind speed, etc. The main controller controls the operation of the navigation light based on the environmental information; the network module can send the real-time status of the navigation light to the ship management center to provide key data for tasks such as maritime rescue and safety monitoring. When the navigation light is abnormal, the management center can detect it in time and accurately find the location of the problematic navigation light through GPS positioning;

[0027] (4) The utility model navigation light has the advantages of energy saving, environmental protection, stability, reliability, and remote monitoring. It is suitable for the field of safe navigation at sea and has broad application prospects and market value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model navigation light;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a principle block diagram of the power supply system in the utility model navigation light;

[0030] Figure 3 It is a principle block diagram of the information collection module in the utility model navigation light.

[0031] In the figure, 1. navigation light, 2. video image acquisition module, 3. vertical axis wind turbine, 4. sliding rod, 5. pyramid bracket, 6. omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device, 7. energy storage device, 8. floating body, 9. main controller, 10. information acquisition module, 11. infrared equipment, 12. gravity block, 13. fixed anchor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation modes.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] The utility model is based on the complementary wind and solar energy storage beacon light, and its structure is as follows Figure 1 As shown, it includes an LED lamp 1 located at the top, the LED lamp 1 is fixed above the vertical axis wind turbine 3, the vertical axis wind turbine 3 is connected to the top of the pyramid bracket 5 through a length-adjustable slide bar 4, the four sides of the pyramid bracket 5 are installed with photovoltaic solar panels, and multiple photovoltaic solar panels constitute an omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device 6, a floating body 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pyramid bracket 5, an energy storage device 7 and a main controller 9 are encapsulated in the floating body 8, a gravity block 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating body 8, and a fixed anchor 13 is connected to the bottom of the gravity block 12, and the beacon light also includes an information collection module 10.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] On the basis of Example 1, the energy storage device 7 , the main controller 9 and the information acquisition module 10 are all provided with manual operation panels, which are all sealed on the surface of the floating body 8 .

[0037] Example 3

[0038] The utility model is based on the complementary wind and solar energy storage beacon light, and its structure is as follows Figure 1As shown, it includes a high-brightness LED lamp 1 located at the top, and the high-brightness LED lamp 1 can ensure high-efficiency visibility under low energy consumption. A video image acquisition module 2 is arranged below the LED lamp 1. The video image acquisition module 2 captures real-time images and videos of the offshore area through a high-resolution camera. These images can be used to remotely monitor the waterway conditions and ship activities to provide decision support. The LED lamp 1 and the video image acquisition module 2 are both fixed above the vertical axis wind turbine 3, and the vertical axis wind turbine 3 is connected to the top of the pyramid bracket 5 through a length-adjustable slide bar 4. Photovoltaic solar panels are installed on the four sides of the pyramid bracket 5. Multiple photovoltaic solar panels constitute an all-round photovoltaic power generation device 6. The vertical axis wind turbine 3 and the all-round photovoltaic power generation device 6 constitute a multi-energy complementary power supply system that can absorb energy in all directions, and the generated electric energy is stored in the energy storage device 7. The omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device 6 receives sunlight when there is sunlight, and is not affected by the direction of sunlight, and can fully convert solar energy into electrical energy; the vertical axis wind turbine 3 converts wind energy into electrical energy, and is not affected by wind direction, and can continuously supply power to the navigation light when it is rainy or when there is no sunlight at night, which significantly improves the utilization efficiency of renewable energy. The omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device 6 and the vertical axis wind turbine 3 are arranged below the LED lamp 1, so that the light of the LED lamp 1 is not blocked at night, while maintaining the center of gravity balance of the entire device and reducing the shaking of the navigation light. The slide bar 4 can adjust the height of the vertical axis wind turbine 3 and the LED lamp 1 to optimize the energy collection efficiency or adapt to different environmental conditions, and can be adjusted by on-site manual control or automatic control.

[0039] Energy storage device 7 uses sealed colloidal lead-acid batteries, which have excellent corrosion resistance, strong sealing performance, low failure rate, long maintenance cycle, and are suitable for harsh operating environments. Given that the navigation light is located in the waterway, it is affected by high humidity and changeable weather, and considering the continuous rainy weather, the rated capacity of energy storage device 7 needs to be higher to ensure continuous power supply for five days under these harsh conditions, further improving the reliability of the equipment.

[0040] The bottom of the pyramid-shaped bracket 5 is fixedly connected with a floating body 8, and the floating body 8 is encapsulated with an energy storage device 7, a main controller 9, a control panel of an information acquisition module 10, and an infrared device 11. The energy storage device 7 is used to store the electric energy generated by the power supply system. In the case of excess energy supply, the remaining wind energy / solar energy is stored, and in the case of insufficient energy supply, electric energy is provided for the navigation light. The information acquisition module 10 is used to collect information such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and position of the navigation light, and convert the collected information into electrical signals and digital signals for system processing and analysis. The main controller 9 is used to control the switch of the LED lamp 1, and is also used to receive the information collected by the information acquisition module 10, process and analyze it, make logical judgments to see if there is a numerical jump limit, and send it to the management center. Encapsulating these components in the floating body 8 effectively avoids the corrosion of these key components by seawater. In addition, the energy storage device 7, the main controller 9 and the information acquisition module 10 are all provided with manual operation panels, which are located on the surface of the float 8 and are sealed so that only authorized personnel can open them. This design facilitates the on-site installation of the beacon light and provides a convenient way for subsequent operation and maintenance.

[0041] The bottom of the floating body 8 is fixedly connected with a gravity block 12, which is built by pouring lead to ensure the stability of the entire navigation light on the sea surface and reduce the equipment failure rate. The bottom of the gravity block 12 is connected with a fixed anchor 13, which is used to firmly fix the entire navigation light in a predetermined position to prevent it from drifting.

[0042] Since the beacon light of the utility model is used in outdoor environment for a long time, in order to avoid damage caused by long-term seawater erosion, wind and sun, the surface of the beacon light is treated with anti-corrosion by hot-dip dipping and spraying plastic to increase the service life of the device.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, it is a structural block diagram of the power supply system of the navigation light of the utility model. The omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device 6 is connected to the DC / DC converter through the solar cell controller to convert the DC power generated by the photovoltaic device into DC power suitable for the energy storage device 7; the vertical axis wind turbine 3 is connected to the AC / DC converter through the wind turbine controller to convert the generated AC power into DC power suitable for the energy storage device 7. The energy storage device 7 stores electric energy and supplies it to the LED lamp 1 and other electronic components. The solar cell controller and the wind turbine controller are used to control the charging and discharging of the omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device 6 and the vertical axis wind turbine 3 respectively to prevent them from being overcharged or over-discharged and ensure stable operation.

[0044] When working, the direct current suitable for the energy storage device 7 generated by the omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device 6 and the vertical axis wind turbine 3 is connected to the energy storage device 7 through the multi-energy complementary controller to charge it. The multi-energy complementary controller is used to coordinate the electric energy between the omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device 6 and the vertical axis wind turbine 3 to maximize the use of energy and ensure that the navigation light always has a stable power supply. When it is necessary to power the equipment, the energy storage device 7 converts the direct current into alternating current that can be used by the equipment through the AC / DC converter to provide power for the LED lamp 1, the information collection module 10 and the main controller 9. This spontaneous multi-energy complementary power supply strategy not only improves the utilization efficiency of renewable energy, but also ensures that the equipment always has a stable and reliable power supply.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, it is a principle block diagram of the information acquisition module 10 of the utility model. The information acquisition module 10 includes an irradiance sensor, a light sensor, a wind speed sensor, an infrared device 11, a video image acquisition module 2 and a control board. The control board is provided with a fault detection module, a battery remaining power monitoring module, a GPS positioning module and a network module, wherein:

[0046] The irradiance sensor, located on the top of the beacon, is used to measure the solar irradiance. By monitoring the intensity and direction of light in real time, the main controller 9 can accurately evaluate the availability of light and help optimize the energy collection strategy.

[0047] Light sensors are distributed in all directions of the LED light 1 to measure the light intensity of the surrounding environment. According to the light level, the LED light 1 can be automatically turned on or off to ensure that the beacon light remains visible in low light conditions.

[0048] The wind speed sensor, located below the vertical axis wind turbine 3, is used to monitor the surrounding wind speed, which helps the system to evaluate the potential energy generation of the wind turbine in real time and adjust the energy supply strategy.

[0049] The infrared device 11 uses infrared technology to monitor whether there are ships or other objects around. Once a potential collision risk is detected, the system can take preventive measures, such as changing the brightness or color of the LED light 1 to alert the ship.

[0050] The video image acquisition module 2 is located below the LED light 1 and captures real-time images and videos of the offshore area through a high-resolution camera. These images can be used to remotely monitor waterway conditions and vessel activities and provide decision support.

[0051] The battery remaining power monitoring module is used to detect the battery power of the energy storage device 7 and send it to the ship management center. By monitoring the battery status in real time, the power supply is intelligently managed to ensure that the operation of the LED lamp 1 is maintained without renewable energy input.

[0052] The network module provides 4G network signals and transmits the collected data and images to the ship management center through network connection. This makes remote monitoring and safety control possible and helps the management center to understand the marine environment and the status of navigation lights in a timely manner.

[0053] The GPS positioning module is built into the buoy 8 and is used to locate the precise position of the navigation light in real time to obtain accurate geographic coordinate data so that maintenance personnel can find it as quickly as possible when the device fails or drifts.

[0054] Fault detection module,The fault detection module is responsible for monitoring the operating status of the navigation light and its power supply system. It can identify equipment failures in a timely manner so that maintenance measures can be taken to reduce system interruptions.

[0055] In summary, the utility model navigation light has the characteristics of high renewable energy utilization rate, high power supply stability and intelligence, and has good operating benefits; at the same time, the navigation light has high corrosion resistance, low failure rate and long life, and can be widely used.

Claims

1. The navigation light based on wind, solar and energy storage complementarity is characterized by: The invention comprises an LED lamp (1) located at the top, the LED lamp (1) is fixed above a vertical axis wind power generator (3), the vertical axis wind power generator (3) is connected to the top of a pyramid-shaped bracket (5) through a length-adjustable sliding rod (4), four surfaces of the pyramid-shaped bracket (5) are installed with photovoltaic solar panels, a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels constitute an omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device (6), a floating body (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pyramid-shaped bracket (5), an energy storage device (7) and a main controller (9) are encapsulated inside the floating body (8), a gravity block (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating body (8), and a fixed anchor (13) is connected to the bottom of the gravity block (12), and the navigation light also comprises an information collection module (10).

2. The navigation light based on wind-solar-energy storage complementarity according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The energy storage device (7), the main controller (9) and the information acquisition module (10) are all provided with manual operation panels, and the panels are all sealed to the surface of the floating body (8).

3. The navigation light based on wind-solar-energy storage complementarity according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The omnidirectional photovoltaic power generation device (6) is connected to the energy storage device (7) via a solar cell controller, a DC / DC converter, and a multi-energy complementary controller in sequence.

4. The navigation light based on wind-solar-energy storage complementarity according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The vertical axis wind turbine (3) is connected to the energy storage device (7) via a wind turbine controller, an AC / DC converter, and a multi-energy complementary controller in sequence.

5. The navigation light based on wind-solar-energy storage complementarity according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The information collection module (10) comprises: An irradiance sensor, located on the top of the beacon light, for detecting solar irradiance; Light sensors, distributed in various directions of the LED lamp (1), used to measure the light intensity of the surrounding environment; A wind speed sensor, located below the vertical axis wind turbine (3), for monitoring the surrounding wind speed; An infrared device (11), encapsulated inside the floating body (8), is used to monitor whether there are ships or other objects around the navigation light; A video image acquisition module (2), located below the LED light (1), for capturing real-time images and videos of the offshore area; A control board is packaged inside the floating body (8) and is used to collect information from the irradiance sensor, the light sensor, the wind speed sensor, the infrared device (11) and the video image acquisition module (2), convert the collected information into an electrical signal or a digital signal, and send the signal to the main controller (9).

6. The navigation light based on wind-solar-energy storage complementarity according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The control panel is provided with: A battery remaining power monitoring module, used for detecting the battery power of the energy storage device (7); Network module, which provides 4G network signals and transmits the collected data and images to the ship management center through network connection; GPS positioning module, used to locate the precise position of the navigation light in real time; Fault detection module monitors the operating status of the navigation light and its power supply system.