Navigation mark buoy with novel structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to a navigation mark buoy with a novel structure, which comprises an inner buoy and an outer buoy, the inner buoy is positioned in the outer buoy, the inner buoy is in a triangular prism shape, the outer buoy is cylindrical, the inner buoy and the outer buoy are both of hollow structures, the inner buoy comprises three partition plates forming a triangle, and the outer buoy comprises an annular outer wall. The three partition plates are arranged on the annular outer wall, the included angle positions among the three partition plates are all connected with the inner side of the annular outer wall, a middle bin is formed among the three partition plates, three side partition bins are formed between the partition plates and the annular outer wall, and the volume of the side partition bins is smaller than that of the middle bin. The three small side partition bins and the three smaller small partition bins are distributed on the periphery of the middle bin, so that even if the navigation mark buoy is collided, the peripheral side partition bins or the small partition bins are basically damaged, the middle bin with the largest volume is basically not damaged, the stability of the light buoy is greatly improved, and normal efficiency of a navigation mark is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of navigation auxiliary equipment, in particular to a navigation mark buoy with a new structure. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of shipping industry, the number and tonnage of ships have increased year by year, there are more and more offshore bridges and water projects, and the number of water navigation aids has increased year by year, resulting in an increasing number of accidents involving collisions with buoys and damage to lights every year across the country.

[0003] The most serious damage to the light buoy is often the damage to the structure of the navigation buoy. As an important part of the navigation mark, the navigation buoy is the core part to ensure the floating of the light buoy. After being hit and damaged, a large amount of water will enter the light buoy, causing it to tilt or sink, seriously reducing the efficiency of the navigation mark, and even the light buoy will sink and become an obstacle. In addition, the navigation buoy itself is of high value, and it is difficult to maintain after damage. It requires a large navigation mark lifting ship to replace it, which consumes a lot of manpower and material resources.

[0004] At present, most of the navigation buoy structures on the market adopt a simple cylindrical design, with Y-shaped or cross-shaped partitions inside to form 3-4 even compartments. After being hit and damaged, the amount of water entering is large, which can easily cause the navigation mark to tilt or sink. Therefore, in view of the above technical problems, it is necessary to improve the existing navigation buoy structure, improve the stability of the light buoy, and ensure the continuous operation of the maritime navigation mark. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a navigation mark buoy with a new structure, which greatly improves the stability of the light buoy, ensures the normal performance of the navigation mark, and solves the above problems existing in the use process of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows: a navigation beacon buoy of a new structure includes an inner buoy and an outer buoy, the inner buoy is located inside the outer buoy, the inner buoy is in the shape of a triangular column, the outer buoy is in the shape of a cylindrical column, the inner and outer buoys are both hollow structures, the inner buoy includes three partitions forming a triangle, the outer buoy includes an annular outer wall, the angles between the three partitions are connected to the inner side of the annular outer wall, an intermediate compartment is formed between the three partitions, three side compartments are formed between the partitions and the annular outer wall, and the volume of the side compartments is smaller than that of the intermediate compartment.

[0007] Preferably, a small partition is provided in the inner buoy, and three small partitions are provided and respectively located at the intersection of the three partitions. Both sides of each small partition are respectively fixedly connected to two adjacent partitions, and the three small partitions and the three partitions form a small compartment in the inner buoy.

[0008] Preferably, the inner buoy and the outer buoy further include a common top plate and a bottom plate, and the upper and lower ends of the partition, the annular outer wall and the small partition are respectively fixedly connected to the top plate and the bottom plate.

[0009] Preferably, the inner buoy and the outer buoy are an integrally formed structure.

[0010] Preferably, a tilt sensor is provided at the center position of the upper side of the top plate.

[0011] Preferably, the three partitions are each provided with a water level sensor located in each of the side compartments.

[0012] Preferably, the annular outer wall is wrapped with an elastic sheath.

[0013] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0014] 1. The utility model improves the original structure of the navigation buoy which is divided into 3-4 evenly spaced compartments, and forms seven compartments. The middle compartment with the largest volume is located in the middle, and three smaller side compartments and three smaller small compartments are distributed around the middle compartment. Therefore, even if the navigation buoy is hit, it is basically the side compartments or small compartments around that are damaged, and the middle compartment with the largest volume is basically not damaged. Therefore, the stability of the light buoy is greatly improved, and the normal performance of the navigation buoy is ensured.

[0015] 2. Even if the improved navigation buoy structure is hit and some compartments are damaged, the water inflow is limited to a small range, which effectively avoids the tilting or sinking of the light buoy caused by a large amount of water inflow, ensuring the stability of the light buoy and the continuity of the navigation function.

[0016] 3. The tilt sensor and water level sensor can monitor the status of the buoy in real time. Once an abnormality is detected, an alarm will be sent immediately, which will help to take timely response measures to prevent potential navigation risks and further improve the safety and reliability of the light buoy.

[0017] 4. The setting of the elastic sheath can absorb part of the impact force and provide protection for the outer buoy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the internal perspective structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a side view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-section structure in the AA direction;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure after adding the tilt sensor, water level sensor and connection terminals;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure after adding the elastic sheath.

[0024] In the figure: 1. inner buoy; 2. outer buoy; 3. partition; 4. annular outer wall; 5. middle compartment; 6. side compartment; 7. small partition; 8. small compartment; 9. top plate; 10. bottom plate; 11. tilt sensor; 12. water level sensor; 13. elastic sheath; 14. connecting terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the attached embodiment of the utility model Figure 1-5 , clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] Example:

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the utility model discloses a navigation mark buoy of a novel structure, including an inner buoy 1 and an outer buoy 2, the inner buoy 1 is located inside the outer buoy 2, the inner buoy 1 is in the shape of a triangular column, and the outer buoy 2 is in the shape of a cylindrical column, the interiors of the inner buoy 1 and the outer buoy 2 are both hollow structures, the inner buoy 1 includes three partitions 3 that form a triangle, and the outer buoy 2 includes an annular outer wall 4, the angles between the three partitions 3 are connected to the inner side of the annular outer wall 4, an intermediate compartment 5 is formed between the three partitions 3, and three side compartments 6 are formed between the partitions 3 and the annular outer wall 4, the volume of the side compartments 6 is smaller than the intermediate compartment 5, when the navigation mark buoy collides, it will often only cause water to enter one or a few of the side compartments 6, thereby greatly reducing the amount of water entering and ensuring the stability of the buoy.

[0028] In order to further prevent the collision from occurring at the junction of the partitions 3, causing the two side compartments 6 and the middle compartment 5 to take in water at the same time, a small partition 73 is provided in the inner buoy 1. There are three small partitions 73 and they are respectively located at the intersection of the three partitions 3. The two sides of each small partition 73 are respectively fixedly connected to two adjacent partitions 3. The three small partitions 73 and the three partitions 3 form a small compartment 8 in the inner buoy 1. In this way, even when the impact point is exactly at the intersection of the triangular partitions 3, only the surrounding small compartments 8 and the side compartments 6 will take in water, thereby ensuring the function of the middle compartment 5 and maintaining the overall buoyancy and stability of the navigation buoy.

[0029] Among them, the inner buoy 1 and the outer buoy 2 also include a common top plate 9 and a bottom plate 10, and the upper and lower ends of the partition 3, the annular outer wall 4 and the small partition 73 are respectively fixedly connected to the top plate 9 and the bottom plate 10, and the inner buoy 1 and the outer buoy 2 are an integrally formed structure, which is stable and reliable and not easy to be damaged.

[0030] To sum up, the utility model has a total of seven compartments, the middle compartment 5 with the largest volume is located in the middle, the three smaller side compartments 6 and the three smaller small compartments 8 are distributed around the middle compartment 5, so even if the navigation buoy is hit, it is basically the surrounding side compartments 6 or small compartments 8 that are damaged, and the middle compartment 5 with the largest volume will basically not be damaged, thereby greatly improving the stability of the light buoy and ensuring the normal performance of the navigation buoy. Even if the improved navigation buoy structure is hit and some compartments are damaged, the water inflow is limited to a smaller range, effectively avoiding the tilting or sinking of the light buoy due to a large amount of water inflow, ensuring the stability of the light buoy and the continuity of the navigation function.

[0031] In addition, if Figure 4As shown, in order to detect the state of the navigation beacon buoy, a tilt sensor 11 is provided at the center position of the upper side of the top plate 9. The tilt sensor 11 may be a gyroscope, an accelerometer or a magnetometer, which is used to obtain the tilt angle reading of the navigation beacon buoy. When the navigation beacon buoy is in a state of large-angle tilt for a long time, it means that the navigation beacon buoy is very likely to be in a state of internal water ingress. Next, water level sensors 12 located in each side compartment 6 are provided on the three partitions 3. The water level sensors 12 can be ultrasonic, radar or capacitive sensors, which are used to detect whether water has entered each side compartment 6. When the tilt sensor 11 detects that the navigation buoy is tilted toward the side compartment 6 on one side, and the water level sensor 12 in the side compartment 6 detects the water level, it means that the side compartment 6 has been damaged and water has entered. It should also be noted that there is a connecting terminal 14 on the upper side of the top plate 9 for connecting the line, and the lines of the water level sensor 12 are all connected to the connecting terminal 14 through the middle compartment 5. It should be noted that the waterproof, corrosion-resistant and mechanical strength of each line and the connecting terminal 14 passing through the partition 3 and the top plate 9 should be ensured. In addition, a data acquisition unit is also connected to the connecting terminal 14, and the data acquisition unit can be installed The present invention can also be installed on the beacon frame on the upper side of the present invention. The tilt sensor 11 is also electrically connected to the data acquisition unit. The data of all these sensors are processed by the data acquisition unit and transmitted to the remote server or control center through a wireless communication module (such as GSM, LoRa, satellite communication, etc.). In addition, a power management module such as a solar panel and a battery can be included to ensure power supply. Since the functions to be realized by the tilt sensor 11, the water level sensor 12, the data acquisition unit, the wireless communication module, etc. are supported by a large number of mature technologies, the essence of the present invention is to optimize the combination of existing hardware and its connection method for specific application scenarios to adapt to the detection of the status of the beacon buoy, and does not involve improvements to the internal software of the hardware, so it will not be elaborated here.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, the annular outer wall 4 is wrapped with an elastic sheath 13 , which may be made of polyurethane, chloroprene rubber or thermoplastic elastomer. The elastic sheath 13 may absorb part of the impact force and protect the outer buoy 2 .

[0033] It should also be pointed out that the terms used in the present invention, such as "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only used to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of navigation buoy, characterized in that: It includes an inner buoy and an outer buoy, the inner buoy is located inside the outer buoy, the inner buoy is in a triangular column shape, the outer buoy is in a cylindrical shape, the inner and outer buoys are both hollow structures, the inner buoy includes three triangular partitions, the outer buoy includes an annular outer wall, the angles between the three partitions are connected to the inner side of the annular outer wall, an intermediate compartment is formed between the three partitions, three side compartments are formed between the partitions and the annular outer wall, the volume of the side compartments is smaller than that of the intermediate compartment.

2. A navigation beacon buoy of a new structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A small partition is provided in the inner buoy. Three small partitions are provided and are respectively located at the intersection of the three partitions. Both sides of each small partition are respectively fixedly connected to two adjacent partitions. The three small partitions and the three partitions form a small compartment in the inner buoy.

3. A navigation beacon buoy of a new structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner buoy and the outer buoy also include a common top plate and bottom plate, and the upper and lower ends of the partition, the annular outer wall and the small partition are respectively fixedly connected to the top plate and the bottom plate.

4. The new structure of the navigation mark buoy according to claim 1 is characterized by: The inner buoy and the outer buoy are an integrally formed structure.

5. The new structure of the navigation mark buoy according to claim 3 is characterized by: A tilt sensor is arranged at the center position of the upper side of the top plate.

6. The new structure of the navigation mark buoy according to claim 3 is characterized by: The three partitions are all provided with water level sensors located in the respective side compartments.

7. The new structure of the navigation mark buoy according to claim 3 is characterized by: The annular outer wall is wrapped with an elastic sheath.

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