Emergency position indicating mark for drowning container

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of position indicating marks, in particular to a drowning container emergency position indicating mark which comprises a floating ball, a floating rope is arranged at the bottom of the floating ball, a strong magnet is arranged at the other end of the floating rope, a flash belt and a positioning device are arranged on the outer surface of the floating ball, and an opening and closing mechanism and a collecting mechanism are arranged in the floating ball. The opening and closing mechanism corresponds to the collecting mechanism, the floating ball is made of a high-strength plastic material, the outer surface of the floating ball is bright red, the floating ball and the floating rope are detachably connected, the floating rope and the strong magnet are detachably connected, the opening and closing mechanism comprises a first air cylinder, a frame is arranged in the floating ball, the bottom of the frame is fixedly connected with a circular ring plate, and the circular ring plate is fixedly connected with the air cylinder. The first air cylinder is fixedly connected with the annular plate, the output end of the first air cylinder is connected with a first piston rod, and one side of the first piston rod is fixedly connected with an opening and closing block.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of position indicating marks, in particular to an emergency position indicating mark for a container that has fallen into water. Background Art

[0002] Given the complex and ever-changing hydrological environment, extreme weather events, and increasingly busy shipping activities, the accidental loss of containers carried overboard has become a significant safety hazard. These containers, depending on their interaction with the water, can exhibit three states: floating, sinking, or submerged. Containers that sink or float, hidden beneath the water's surface, are not only difficult to detect, but also subject to the tidal hydrodynamics of unique waterways like the Yangtze River Estuary, making their position highly variable and posing a serious threat to navigation safety.

[0003] Water quality testing is also crucial in waterways, as the aquatic environment presents new challenges for the search and disposal of overboard containers. Water pollution can accelerate the corrosion of containers and their cargo, leading to secondary environmental risks.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design an emergency location marker for a fallen container that is practical, portable and useful. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an emergency position marker for a fallen container, comprising a float, a float rope is provided at the bottom of the float, a strong magnet is provided at the other end of the float rope, a flashing belt and a positioning device are provided on the outer surface of the float, an opening and closing mechanism and a collection mechanism are provided inside the float, and the opening and closing mechanism and the collection mechanism correspond to each other.

[0007] According to the above technical solution, the float is made of high-strength plastic and has a bright red outer surface.

[0008] According to the above technical solution, the floating ball and the floating rope are detachably connected, and the floating rope and the strong magnet are detachably connected.

[0009] According to the above technical solution, the opening and closing mechanism includes a cylinder 1, a frame is provided inside the float, a circular ring plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame, the cylinder 1 and the circular ring plate are fixedly connected, the output end of the cylinder 1 is connected to a piston rod 1, one side of the piston rod 1 is fixedly connected to an opening and closing block, a circular groove is provided inside the circular ring plate, a fixed block is fixedly connected inside the circular groove, the bottom of the fixed block is fixedly connected to a water inlet, and the opening and closing block corresponds to the fixed block.

[0010] According to the above technical solution, the opening and closing block is square and circular, with a notch inside the opening and closing block, a protrusion fixedly connected to the inner side of the notch, and a groove is provided on one side of the fixed block, and the protrusion and the groove correspond to each other.

[0011] According to the above technical solution, a filter screen is connected to the bottom of the water inlet, and the water inlet extends out of the float and is located outside the float.

[0012] According to the above technical solution, the collection mechanism includes a motor, a T-shaped rod is fixedly connected to the middle part of the frame, the T-shaped rod and the motor are fixedly connected, one side of the motor is connected to an intermittent mechanism, the bottom of the intermittent mechanism is fixedly connected to a support block, one side of the support block is fixedly connected to multiple sampling tubes, the sampling tubes correspond to the circular grooves, the sampling tubes and the circular ring plate are rotatably matched, the bottom of the T-shaped rod is fixedly connected to cylinder 2, the output end of the cylinder 2 is connected to piston rod 2, and a detector is fixed to one side of the piston rod 2, and the detector corresponds to the sampling tubes.

[0013] According to the above technical solution, the intermittent mechanism includes a rotating shaft, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a first gear is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating shaft, a second gear is meshedly connected to one side of the first gear, a vertical rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the second gear, the vertical rod and the T-rod are rotatably connected, and the vertical rod and the support block are fixedly connected.

[0014] According to the above technical solution, the first gear is an incomplete gear.

[0015] According to the above technical solution, the top of the sampling tube is made of rubber, and a cross slit is opened on the top of the sampling tube, and the cross slit corresponds to the detector.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are:

[0017] (1) By providing a strong magnet to firmly adsorb the fallen container, the stability of the position marker is ensured, the accuracy of positioning is improved, and a reliable basis is provided for rescue work. Combined with the flashing belt and positioning device, rescuers can quickly locate the position of the position marker in a complex and changing sea environment, effectively shortening the rescue response time;

[0018] (2) By providing a collection mechanism and an opening and closing mechanism, the combination of multiple sampling tubes and an intermittent mechanism enables continuous sampling and collection. Every time a sampling tube completes water sample collection, the motor drives the intermittent mechanism to rotate and accurately align the next sampling tube with the circular groove, ensuring that water samples from multiple locations can be collected simultaneously. Multiple sampling at one location improves sampling efficiency, and the sampling results are more comprehensive, which helps to more accurately assess the water quality. This provides certain water quality information for container rescue. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0020] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the float of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the interior of the float of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of the interior of the float of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the opening and closing mechanism of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water inlet and the circular ring plate of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of the collection mechanism of the utility model;

[0026] In the figure: 1. Float; 11. Water inlet; 12. Filter; 13. Frame; 14. T-bar; 15. Circular ring plate; 16. Circular groove; 17. Fixed block; 2. Motor; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. First gear; 23. Second gear; 24. Vertical rod; 25. Support block; 26. Sampling tube; 27. Cross slot; 3. Cylinder 2; 31. Piston rod 2; 32. Detector; 4. Cylinder 1; 41. Piston rod 1; 42. Opening and closing block; 5. Floating rope; 6. Strong magnet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] See also Figure 1-7The present invention provides a technical solution: an emergency location beacon for a container that has fallen into the water. The beacon comprises a float 1, a buoyant cable 5 disposed at its bottom, a strong magnet 6 at its other end, a flashing band and a positioning device on its outer surface, and an opening and closing mechanism and a collection mechanism disposed within the float 1. To use the emergency location beacon, a crew member on board first tosses the strong magnet 6 toward the container's location in the water, within a certain distance of the container. Once the strong magnet 6 is attracted to the container's surface, the float 1 is dropped. If the strong magnet 6 fails to attract, the float 5 is manually pulled out of the water and cast again until it attracts. The float 5 serves to connect the float 1 and the strong magnet 6. The float 1 is also equipped with a flashing band and a satellite positioning device. The nylon float 5 connects the selected strong magnet 6 to the float 1. When the container falls into the water, the satellite positioning function is manually activated, and the flashing band serves as a visual reminder, causing the strong magnet 6 to be thrown toward the container and attracted. After adsorption, the float 1 may move with the submerged container. At this time, relevant personnel can open the opening and closing mechanism, and some water will enter the interior of the float 1, so that the internal collection mechanism can collect and test the water quality. One side of the float 1 is equipped with a small solar charging panel to charge the internal battery and meet the power needs of the float 1. By providing a strong magnet 6, it is ensured that it can be firmly attached to the fallen container and remain stable even on a rough sea surface, thereby greatly improving the accuracy of positioning. The positioning marker is simple to locate and easy to operate, and has high applicability. By providing an opening and closing mechanism and a collection mechanism, water quality can be tested and valuable data can be provided to the environmental protection department. It helps to understand the pollution situation in the water area, take timely measures to protect the ecological environment, and provide certain water quality information for the rescue of containers.

[0029] Float 1 is made of high-strength plastic with a bright red exterior. Constructed from polycarbonate, it offers excellent impact and heat resistance. The striking red color of the float makes it easy for rescuers to spot and quickly locate the target in complex and volatile marine environments, effectively facilitating positioning. The plastic material ensures the float remains afloat, while the durability of the polycarbonate material ensures it withstands seawater erosion and adverse weather conditions, extending its service life.

[0030] The float 1 and the float rope 5 are detachably connected, and the float rope 5 and the strong magnet 6 are detachably connected; the float 1, the float rope 5, and the strong magnet 6 are all detachable, so that they can be equipped with magnets and floats 1 of different strengths to face different environments, and the overall adaptability is high.

[0031] The opening and closing mechanism includes a cylinder 4, a frame 13 is provided inside the float 1, and a circular ring plate 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame 13. The cylinder 4 and the circular ring plate 15 are fixedly connected, and the output end of the cylinder 4 is connected to a piston rod 41, and an opening and closing block 42 is fixedly connected to one side of the piston rod 41. A circular groove 16 is provided inside the circular ring plate 15, and a fixed block 17 is fixedly connected inside the circular groove 16. The bottom of the fixed block 17 is fixedly connected to the water inlet 11, and the opening and closing block 42 corresponds to the fixed block 17; when the relevant personnel want to collect water samples, the cylinder 4 is opened by the controller at this time, and the piston rod 41 contracts, pulling the opening and closing block 42 to one side. At the beginning, the opening and closing block 42 and the fixed block 17 are in contact with each other, and the fixed block 17 and the water inlet 11 are fixedly connected. The part between the fixed block 17 and the water inlet 11 is empty, and the opening and closing block 42 just fills the part between the fixed block 17 and the water inlet 11. In the initial state, the opening and closing block 42 fits tightly against the fixed block 17, while the fixed block 17 is firmly connected to the water inlet 11. The space between the two blocks is originally empty, and the design of the opening and closing block 42 just fills this gap, forming a sealed barrier. In this way, when the opening and closing block 42 is closed, water can only reach the vicinity of the opening and closing block 42 and cannot enter the interior of the collection mechanism of the float 1. When the opening and closing block 42 moves slightly to the left, there is a gap between the opening and closing block 42 and the middle of the fixed block 17, and water can flow into the interior of the collection mechanism. Only a small gap is needed for the water sample to come in and be tested, so it can be opened briefly and then closed again. By providing an opening and closing mechanism, the water sample can enter the interior of the collection mechanism of the float 1, thereby realizing the detection of water quality.

[0032] The opening and closing block 42 is square and round, with a notch inside, and a protrusion fixedly connected to the inside of the notch. A groove is provided on one side of the fixed block 17, and the protrusion and the groove correspond to each other. The opening and closing block 42 is square and round, and because it cooperates with the fixed block 17, when the opening and closing block 42 is opened, water will only flow in from the middle, and the parallel part of the square part of the opening and closing block 42 is always in contact with the fixed block 17, so that there will be no water leakage when it is opened. The vertical part of the square part of the opening and closing block 42 will move away from the fixed block 17, thereby opening the water sample to enter. There is a protrusion on the inside of the opening and closing block 42, and when closed, the protrusion is just stuffed into the groove on the side of the fixed block 17, thereby ensuring the sealing.

[0033] A filter 12 is connected to the bottom of the water inlet 11. The water inlet 11 extends out of the float 1 and is located outside the float 1. The filter 12 can filter the water sample first to improve the accuracy of the test. The water inlet 11 extends slightly outside the float 1 so that the water sample can easily enter through the water inlet 11 without entering the interior of the float.

[0034] The collecting mechanism includes a motor 2, and a T-shaped rod 14 is fixedly connected to the middle of the frame 13. The T-shaped rod 14 and the motor 2 are fixedly connected. An intermittent mechanism is connected to one side of the motor 2. The bottom of the intermittent mechanism is fixedly connected to a support block 25. One side of the support block 25 is fixedly connected to multiple sampling tubes 26. The sampling tubes 26 correspond to the circular groove 16, and the sampling tubes 26 and the circular ring plate 15 are rotatably matched. The bottom of the T-shaped rod 14 is fixedly connected to a cylinder 2 3, and the output end of the cylinder 2 3 is connected to a piston rod 2 31. A detector 32 is fixed to one side of the piston rod 2 31, and the detector 32 corresponds to the sampling tube 26; first, one of the sampling tubes 26 of the collecting mechanism is just facing the circular groove 16, so that once the opening and closing mechanism is opened, water can flow into the inside of the sampling tube 26. The sampling tube 26 is actually not large, and the amount of water stored is not much, so it does not weigh too much. After a sampling tube 26 collects a water sample, as the float 1 moves to a certain position, personnel activate the motor 2 via a controller, causing the intermittent mechanism to rotate the support block 25 and multiple sampling tubes 26. This mechanism allows the support block 25 to rotate at a fixed angle each time, ensuring that the next sampling tube 26 is aligned with the circular groove 16. This allows for sampling at multiple locations, making the sampling results more universal. The sampling tube 26 rotates precisely on top of the circular plate 15, with the bottom of the sampling tube 26 fitting snugly against the circular plate 15. This allows the collected water sample to rotate snugly, preventing the sample from leaking out. The provision of a sampling mechanism and multiple sampling tubes 26 allows for multiple sampling attempts. The collection mechanism also enables continuous sampling at different locations. This makes the sampling results more comprehensive and representative, facilitating a more accurate assessment of water quality, which also impacts the search and subsequent handling of containers.

[0035] The intermittent mechanism includes a rotating shaft 21, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 2. A first gear 22 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating shaft 21, and a second gear 23 is meshed with one side of the first gear 22. A vertical rod 24 is fixedly connected to the middle of the second gear 23. The vertical rod 24 and the T-shaped rod 14 are rotatably connected, and the vertical rod 24 and the support block 25 are fixedly connected. When the relevant personnel turn on the motor 2, the rotating shaft 21 at the output end rotates, so that the first gear 22 rotates, and the second gear 23 rotates, so that the vertical rod 24 in the middle rotates, the support block 25 rotates, and the sampling tube 26 rotates, and cooperates with the opening and closing mechanism to realize continuous sampling.

[0036] The first gear 22 is an incomplete gear; the first gear 22 has only a few teeth, which can rotate the sampling tube 26 to a certain angle. When the sampling tube 26 rotates to the part without teeth, the sampling tube 26 stops rotating. Because the number of teeth on the first gear 22 is fixed, the angle of each rotation of the sampling tube 26 is also fixed. Therefore, one sampling tube 26 can be arranged next to another sampling tube 26 to reach the top of the circular groove 16, thereby realizing continuous sampling and multiple sampling.

[0037] The top of the sampling tube 26 is made of rubber, and a cross seam 27 is provided on the top of the sampling tube 26, which corresponds to the detector 32; the detector 32 is connected to the sensor, and the detection data can be transmitted to the database through the sensor. The detector 32 can be inserted into the cross seam 27 to detect the water sample inside. When the detector 32 is pulled out, the cross seam 27 can be restored to its original state, that is, back to the sealed state. Therefore, the top is made of rubber and has a certain elasticity.

[0038] 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 present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. An emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into water, comprising a float (1), characterized in that: A float rope (5) is provided at the bottom of the float ball (1), a strong magnet (6) is provided at the other end of the float rope (5), a flashing belt and a positioning device are provided on the outer surface of the float ball (1), and an opening and closing mechanism and a collecting mechanism are provided inside the float ball (1), and the opening and closing mechanism and the collecting mechanism correspond to each other.

2. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The float (1) is made of high-strength plastic material, and its outer surface is bright red.

3. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating ball (1) and the floating rope (5) are detachably connected, and the floating rope (5) and the strong magnet (6) are detachably connected.

4. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening and closing mechanism comprises a cylinder (4), a frame (13) is provided inside the float (1), a circular ring plate (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame (13), the cylinder (4) and the circular ring plate (15) are fixedly connected, the output end of the cylinder (4) is connected to a piston rod (41), one side of the piston rod (41) is fixedly connected to an opening and closing block (42), a circular groove (16) is provided inside the circular ring plate (15), a fixed block (17) is fixedly connected inside the circular groove (16), the bottom of the fixed block (17) is fixedly connected to the water inlet (11), and the opening and closing block (42) corresponds to the fixed block (17).

5. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 4, characterized in that: The opening and closing block (42) is in a square shape, and a notch is provided inside the opening and closing block (42). A protrusion is fixedly connected to the inner side of the notch. A groove is provided on one side of the fixing block (17), and the protrusion and the groove correspond to each other.

6. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the water inlet (11) is connected to a filter screen (12), and the water inlet (11) extends out of the float (1) and is located outside the float (1).

7. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 4, characterized in that: The collecting mechanism comprises a motor (2), a T-shaped rod (14) is fixedly connected to the middle of the frame (13), the T-shaped rod (14) and the motor (2) are fixedly connected, one side of the motor (2) is connected to an intermittent mechanism, the bottom of the intermittent mechanism is fixedly connected to a support block (25), one side of the support block (25) is fixedly connected to a plurality of sampling tubes (26), the sampling tubes (26) and the circular groove (16) correspond to each other, the sampling tubes (26) and the circular ring plate (15) are rotatably matched, the bottom of the T-shaped rod (14) is fixedly connected to a second cylinder (3), the output end of the second cylinder (3) is connected to a second piston rod (31), one side of the second piston rod (31) is fixed to a detector (32), and the detector (32) and the sampling tube (26) correspond to each other.

8. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 7, characterized in that: The intermittent mechanism comprises a rotating shaft (21), the rotating shaft (21) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (2), one side of the rotating shaft (21) is fixedly connected to a first gear (22), one side of the first gear (22) is meshedly connected to a second gear (23), the middle part of the second gear (23) is fixedly connected to a vertical rod (24), the vertical rod (24) and the T-shaped rod (14) are rotatably connected, and the vertical rod (24) and the support block (25) are fixedly connected.

9. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first gear (22) is an incomplete gear.

10. The emergency position marker for a container that has fallen into the water according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top of the sampling tube (26) is made of rubber. A cross slit (27) is provided on the top of the sampling tube (26). The cross slit (27) corresponds to the detector (32).

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