Quickly spliced buoy

By designing a detachable lower cylinder and upper cylinder for quick splicing of floats, and using elastic plug-in components and sealant connections, the problem of high maintenance costs of traditional floats is solved, and the convenience and economy of local replacement are achieved.

CN223396336UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30GUANGDONG ZHUHAI JINWAN LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423088165.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-14
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional integrated buoys need to be replaced entirely when damaged by corrosion or impact, which increases maintenance costs.

Method used

A quick-jointed buoy that can be disassembled into a lower cylinder and an upper cylinder is designed. The lower cylinder can be quickly disassembled and replaced by an elastic plug-in component and sealant. The lower cylinder and the upper cylinder are connected by elastic plug-in components and sealant.

Benefits of technology

This allows only the corroded or damaged lower cylinder to be replaced without replacing the entire buoy, reducing maintenance costs and improving maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a buoy capable of being quickly spliced, and belongs to the technical field of offshore tools. Comprising a lower barrel body and an upper barrel body, and the lower barrel body and the upper barrel body are mutually spliced; a mounting groove is formed below the upper cylinder body, and a mounting plate inserted into the mounting groove is fixedly connected to the lower cylinder body; an insertion hole is formed in the mounting plate, a groove is formed in the upper cylinder body, and an elastic insertion assembly inserted into the insertion hole is arranged in the groove; the mounting plate is provided with an inclined surface corresponding to the elastic plug-in assembly. The whole buoy is split into the lower buoy body and the upper buoy body which can be spliced, when the lower buoy body is corroded or damaged, the lower buoy body can be disassembled and replaced, the whole buoy does not need to be replaced, the maintenance cost is greatly saved, rapid splicing of the two buoy bodies can be achieved, and the maintenance and replacement efficiency is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model provides a quickly spliced ​​buoy, belonging to the technical field of marine equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing number of offshore projects and activities, buoys, as important buoyancy support devices, are becoming increasingly widely used in docks, pontoons, floating platforms, and aquatic recreational facilities. Buoys are hollow structures, typically made of polyethylene. When in use, they utilize the inherent buoyancy of the plastic and its hollow interior to stay afloat. By splicing a large number of buoys together, they can create an area where people and objects can be placed and walked.

[0003] Existing buoys are typically integrated structures, meaning they are a single, non-detachable unit. Damage or wear requires complete replacement. Buoys are typically used in lakes and seas with high humidity and corrosion. This means the entire buoy experiences varying degrees of corrosion and wear. The portion below the water surface, in contact with the water, is subject to greater impact and corrosion, making it more susceptible to damage, while the portion above the water surface is less susceptible. When the portion below the water surface is damaged or needs replacement, the entire buoy must be replaced, significantly increasing maintenance costs. Therefore, a quick-connect buoy is needed to address this issue. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that when the lower half of a traditional integrated buoy, which is easily damaged by corrosion and impact, is damaged, the entire buoy often needs to be replaced, which increases maintenance costs.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes a technical solution: a quickly spliced ​​buoy, comprising a lower cylinder and an upper cylinder, and the lower cylinder and the upper cylinder are spliced ​​with each other; a mounting groove is provided at the bottom of the upper cylinder, and a mounting plate inserted into the mounting groove is fixedly connected to the lower cylinder; a plug hole is provided on the mounting plate, a groove is provided in the upper cylinder, and an elastic plug component inserted into the plug hole is provided in the groove; and an inclined surface corresponding to the elastic plug component is provided on the mounting plate.

[0006] As an improvement, the elastic plug-in assembly includes an insert rod, a fixing plate, and a spring; the insert rod is located in the groove, and the fixing plate located in the groove is fixedly sleeved on the insert rod; the spring is located in the groove, the spring is sleeved on the insert rod, and the insert rod is inserted into the socket.

[0007] As an improvement, a countersunk hole is opened on the side of the upper cylinder, the operating end of the insertion rod is located in the countersunk hole, and the spring has a reserved compression amount.

[0008] As an improvement, a ball is provided on the end of the insertion rod for rolling.

[0009] As an improvement, connecting ears are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper cylinder, and connecting holes are opened in the connecting ears.

[0010] As an improvement, the outer surfaces of the lower cylinder and the upper cylinder are coated with anti-corrosion materials, and the joint position between the lower cylinder and the upper cylinder is coated with sealant.

[0011] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0012] 1. The lower cylinder and the upper cylinder are spliced ​​together. Compared with the traditional technology, this application splits an entire buoy into a lower cylinder and an upper cylinder that can be spliced ​​together. When the lower cylinder is corroded or damaged, the lower cylinder can be disassembled and replaced without replacing the entire buoy, which greatly saves maintenance costs.

[0013] 2. An elastic plug-in assembly inserted into the socket is provided in the groove. The elastic plug-in assembly can be used to quickly disassemble and splice the lower cylinder and the upper cylinder, which can greatly improve the maintenance efficiency of the buoy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 The utility model is a three-dimensional diagram of a quick-jointed buoy.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view from another perspective of the quickly spliced ​​buoy of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional view of a quick-joined buoy of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of a part A of a quick-jointed buoy of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the connection of a quick-jointed buoy in the utility model.

[0019] 1. Lower cylinder; 2. Upper cylinder; 3. Connecting hole; 4. Connecting ear; 5. Mounting slot; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Socket; 8. Inclined surface; 9. Insert rod; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Spring; 12. Groove; 13. Countersunk hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] according to Figure 1-5As shown: The utility model provides a quick-connect buoy: It includes a lower cylinder 1 and an upper cylinder 2, and the lower cylinder 1 and the upper cylinder 2 are spliced ​​together. The upper cylinder 2 is fixedly connected to the two sides with connecting ears 4, and the connecting ears 4 have connecting holes 3 formed therein, which facilitate the splicing of multiple buoys. The upper cylinder 2 has a mounting groove 5 formed below, and the lower cylinder 1 is fixedly connected to a mounting plate 6 that inserts into the mounting groove 5. The mounting plate 6 has a socket 7 formed on it. The upper cylinder 2 has a groove 12 formed therein, and the groove 12 is provided with an elastic plug assembly that inserts into the socket 7.

[0022] like Figure 3 、 4 As shown, the elastic plug assembly includes a plug rod 9, a fixing plate 10, and a spring 11; the plug rod 9 is located in a groove 12, and the fixing plate 10 located in the groove 12 is fixedly sleeved on the plug rod 9; the spring 11 is located in the groove 12, and the spring 11 is sleeved on the plug rod 9, and the plug rod 9 is inserted into the socket 7. A countersunk hole 13 is opened on the side of the upper cylinder 2, and the operating end of the plug rod 9 is located in the countersunk hole 13, which can ensure the flatness of the side of the cylinder and avoid affecting the mutual splicing of multiple buoys. The spring 11 has a reserved compression capacity, which can continuously exert pressure on the fixing plate 10, increasing the stability of the plug rod 9 fixedly connected to the fixing plate 10 when inserted into the socket 7.

[0023] like Figure 5 As shown, the mounting plate 6 is provided with an inclined surface 8 corresponding to the elastic plug-in assembly. The inclined surface 8 can push the insertion rod 9 to move, preventing the insertion rod 9 from affecting the penetration of the mounting plate 6. The end of the insertion rod 9 is provided with a rolling ball, which can greatly reduce the friction between the insertion rod 9 and the mounting plate 6.

[0024] The outer surfaces of the lower cylinder 1 and the upper cylinder 2 are coated with anti-corrosion materials, which can increase the corrosion resistance of the float, and the joint between the lower cylinder 1 and the upper cylinder 2 is coated with sealant, which can greatly increase the connection sealing of the two cylinders and prevent water from entering the connection between the upper and lower cylinders.

[0025] Principle of the utility model

[0026] like Figure 1 、 2 This is a diagram of the buoy provided in this application in normal use. At this time, the lower cylinder 1 and the upper cylinder 2 are spliced ​​together to form a whole, and the splicing is connected by sealant to prevent water leakage at the joint. Multiple buoys can be spliced ​​together using the connecting ears 4 and the connecting holes 3 to make the buoys float on the water surface, which can ensure the normal use of the buoys. When the lower cylinder 1 is damaged due to long-term use and impact, the upper and lower cylinders are disassembled first, as shown in the figure. Figure 3 、 4As shown, first remove the sealant at the connection between the lower cylinder 1 and the upper cylinder 2, then pull the insertion rod 9 to disengage the insertion rod 9 from the insertion hole 7 to separate the upper and lower cylinders. At this time, only the lower cylinder 1 needs to be replaced, without replacing the entire buoy, which greatly reduces the maintenance cost of the buoy.

[0027] When installing a new lower cylinder 1, Figure 5 As shown, directly insert the mounting plate 6 of the lower cylinder 1 into the mounting groove 5. During the insertion process, the inclined surface 8 on the mounting plate 6 contacts the end of the insertion rod 9. As the mounting plate 6 goes deeper, the mounting plate 6 and the inclined surface 8 can push the insertion rod 9 to slide horizontally, thereby causing the fixing plate 10 to compress the spring 11. When the mounting plate 6 is fully inserted into the mounting groove 5, the insertion rod 9 is aligned with the insertion hole 7. Under the action of the spring 11's rebound force, the insertion rod 9 is inserted into the insertion hole 7, thereby fixing the lower cylinder 1 and the upper cylinder 2 together. During the entire connection process, there is no need to use threads or other auxiliary installation tools. The fixed installation is completed by simply splicing the lower cylinder 1 and the upper cylinder 2 together. The installation is quick and convenient. After installation, the connection between the upper and lower cylinders can be sealed with sealant.

[0028] The above description of the present invention and its embodiments is non-limiting. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by the above, and does not deviate from the purpose of the present invention, without inventive design, a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quick-jointed buoy, characterized by: The invention comprises a lower cylinder (1) and an upper cylinder (2), wherein the lower cylinder (1) and the upper cylinder (2) are spliced ​​with each other; a mounting groove (5) is provided below the upper cylinder (2); a mounting plate (6) inserted into the mounting groove (5) is fixedly connected to the lower cylinder (1); a plug hole (7) is provided on the mounting plate (6); a groove (12) is provided in the upper cylinder (2), and an elastic plug component inserted into the plug hole (7) is provided in the groove (12); and an inclined surface (8) corresponding to the elastic plug component is provided on the mounting plate (6).

2. A quick-joint buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic plug-in assembly comprises an insert rod (9), a fixing plate (10), and a spring (11); the insert rod (9) is located in a groove (12), and the fixing plate (10) located in the groove (12) is fixedly sleeved on the insert rod (9); the spring (11) is located in the groove (12), the spring (11) is sleeved on the insert rod (9), and the insert rod (9) is inserted into the socket (7).

3. A quick-joined buoy according to claim 2, characterized in that: A countersunk hole (13) is provided on the side of the upper cylinder (2), the operating end of the insertion rod (9) is located in the countersunk hole (13), and the spring (11) has a reserved compression amount.

4. A quick-joined buoy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the inserting rod (9) is provided with a rolling ball.

5. The quick-joined buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: Connecting ears (4) are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper cylinder (2), and connecting holes (3) are provided in the connecting ears (4).

6. The quick-joined buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the lower cylinder (1) and the upper cylinder (2) are both coated with anti-corrosion materials, and the joint position of the lower cylinder (1) and the upper cylinder (2) is coated with sealant.