Ocean satellite beacon machine with water inlet and outlet detection function

The combined design of the pressure sensor and the striker and the reinforced rib structure solves the problem of the beacon being difficult to detect underwater conditions, achieves real-time detection of the water entry and exit status and improves stability, ensuring the safety and practicality of the beacon.

CN223488243UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28天津盛海科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202423097432.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

The existing beacon is difficult to predict the underwater situation and can easily be separated from the water due to collision or human damage, making it difficult to detect when floating on the water surface, reducing the practicality of the device.

Method used

It adopts a combined design of pressure sensor, push block, striker and return spring. When the beacon is out of the water, the push block loses water pressure, the return spring separates the striker from the pressure sensor, cuts off the power supply, and the signal transmitter stops working. Combined with the strengthening ribs, the strength and pressure resistance of the device are improved.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the detection of the water inlet and outlet status of the beacon machine, improves the safety and practicality of use, ensures timely handling by staff, and enhances the stability and pressure resistance of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an ocean satellite beacon machine with a water inlet and outlet detection function, which comprises a first shell, a second shell arranged at the bottom of the first shell, a signal transmitter arranged in an inner cavity of the first shell, a storage battery arranged below the signal transmitter, a pressure sensor arranged below the storage battery, and a water outlet sensor arranged below the pressure sensor. A conical groove is formed in an inner cavity of the second shell, and a movable groove is formed in an inner cavity of the conical groove. Through cooperative use of a pressure sensor, a push block, a firing pin and a reset spring, when the device is influenced by external force factors and is separated from water, the push block loses water pressure and resets under the action of the reset spring, the firing pin is separated from the pressure sensor, and then power transmission between a storage battery and a signal transmitter is cut off. And at the moment, the signal transmitter does not transmit a signal any more, so that a worker knows that the beacon machine goes out of the water at present, the current situation can be processed in time, and the use safety of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beacon technology, specifically to a marine satellite beacon with water ingress and egress detection function. Background Technology

[0002] A beacon is a wireless communication device. Its main principle is based on the transmission and reception of wireless signals. A beacon is a technical facility that provides its own direction or position in the form of a specific signal. A beacon can transmit or forward signals used for orientation or tracking. The signals transmitted by a beacon can be electrical signals, optical signals, or sound signals.

[0003] A search revealed that utility model CN211905660U discloses an underwater beacon device with a release function, comprising a locking seat and a beacon body. The locking seat has a connecting groove on its top and a receiving groove on its side wall, with a locking mechanism inside the receiving groove. The beacon body includes a driving section and an insertion section, with the driving section positioned above the insertion section. The insertion section has an unlocking cavity inside and a locking hole on its side wall, communicating with the unlocking cavity. An unlocking block is slidably disposed inside the unlocking cavity, and correspondingly, a driving mechanism is provided inside the driving section, which drives the unlocking block to move up and down within the unlocking cavity. This utility model's underwater beacon device with a release function enables the separation of the beacon body from the locking seat, improving the convenience of beacon retrieval.

[0004] Based on existing technology, a small underwater acoustic beacon multifunctional communication antenna with publication number CN219476956U is disclosed.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical solutions improve the effectiveness of beacon machines through different methods. However, these methods still have the following shortcomings: in actual use, the underwater conditions are difficult to predict. The beacon machine is easily separated from the water body due to factors such as collisions or human damage. The above-mentioned methods are not convenient for detecting such situations, making it difficult to detect when the beacon machine accidentally floats on the water surface, thus resulting in poor practicality of the device. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a marine satellite beacon with water ingress and egress detection function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: It includes a first housing, a second housing at the bottom of the first housing, a signal transmitter inside the first housing, a battery below the signal transmitter, a pressure sensor below the battery, a conical groove inside the second housing, a movable groove inside the conical groove, a push block movably disposed inside the movable groove, and a striking pin at the top of the push block.

[0008] Preferably, the impact pin is located below the pressure sensor.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing ring is connected to the inner wall of the conical groove, and a return spring is provided between the fixing ring and the push block.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the second housing is connected to a base, one end of the base is connected to a counterweight ring, and the outer wall of the base is provided with multiple through slots.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting block is provided on the top of the first housing, a fixing block is provided on the top of the connecting block, a through hole is axially opened in the inner cavity of the fixing block, a lifting ring is fitted in the inner cavity of the through hole, and a pull rope is connected to the outer wall of the lifting ring.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the first housing has a plurality of reinforcing ribs.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This marine satellite beacon with water ingress and egress detection function works in conjunction with a pressure sensor, push block, striker, and return spring. When the device is affected by external forces and detaches from the water, the push block loses water pressure and resets under the action of the return spring. This causes the striker to disconnect from the pressure sensor, thereby cutting off the power supply between the battery and the signal transmitter. At this time, the signal transmitter stops transmitting signals, so that the staff can know that the beacon has now emerged from the water and can deal with the current situation in a timely manner, thereby improving the safety of the device.

[0015] 2. This marine satellite beacon with water entry and exit detection function uses reinforcing ribs to improve the overall strength of the device, making the first shell less prone to bending, thereby improving the device's pressure resistance and enabling it to dive to deeper waters, further enhancing the device's practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. First housing; 2. Second housing; 3. Base; 4. Through groove; 5. Counterweight ring; 6. Reinforcing rib; 7. Connecting block; 8. Fixing block; 9. Through hole; 10. Lifting ring; 11. Pull rope; 12. Signal transmitter; 13. Battery; 14. Pressure sensor; 15. Conical groove; 16. Movable groove; 17. Push block; 18. Strike pin; 19. Fixing ring; 20. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Example: Please refer to Figure 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution: a marine satellite beacon with water ingress and egress detection function, including a first housing 1, a second housing 2 at the bottom of the first housing 1, a signal transmitter 12 in the inner cavity of the first housing 1, a battery 13 below the signal transmitter 12, a pressure sensor 14 below the battery 13, a conical groove 15 in the inner cavity of the second housing 2, a movable groove 16 in the inner cavity of the conical groove 15, a pusher 17 movably disposed in the inner cavity of the movable groove 16, and a striker 18 at the top of the pusher 17.

[0021] The striker 18 is located below the pressure sensor 14.

[0022] The inner wall of the conical groove 15 is connected to a fixing ring 19, and a return spring 20 is provided between the fixing ring 19 and the push block 17.

[0023] In this embodiment, the pressure sensor 14 is used to control the power connection between the battery 13 and the signal transmitter 12. When the device enters the water, the water pressure forces the push block 17 to move towards the pressure sensor 14 until the striker 18 connected to the top of the push block 17 contacts the pressure sensor 14. At this time, the battery 13 and the signal transmitter 12 are connected to the circuit to provide power to the signal transmitter 12, and the device works normally. When the device is affected by external forces and is removed from the water, the push block 17 loses water pressure and resets under the action of the return spring 20, causing the striker 18 to disconnect from the pressure sensor 14, thereby cutting off the power supply between the battery 13 and the signal transmitter 12. At this time, the signal transmitter 12 no longer transmits signals, and the staff can know that the beacon has now emerged from the water, so as to deal with the current situation in a timely manner and improve the safety of the device.

[0024] The bottom of the second housing 2 is connected to a base 3, one end of the base 3 is connected to a counterweight ring 5, and the outer wall of the base 3 is provided with multiple through slots 4.

[0025] In this embodiment, the counterweight ring 5 is used to increase the overall weight of the device, making the device less susceptible to being moved by suspended objects in the water, thereby improving the stability of the device. The through groove 4 is located between the second housing 2 and the counterweight ring 5. When the bottom of the device is in contact with the bottom mud bed, water can still enter the conical groove 15 through the through groove 4 to apply pressure to the push block 17, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0026] The first housing 1 has a connecting block 7 on its top, a fixing block 8 on its top, a through hole 9 axially extending through the inner cavity of the fixing block 8, a lifting ring 10 fitted inside the through hole 9, and a pull rope 11 connected to the outer wall of the lifting ring 10.

[0027] In this embodiment, the pull rope 11 facilitates the retrieval of the device, and the lifting ring 10 reduces the wear and tear on the pull rope 11 during use, further enhancing the practicality of the device.

[0028] The outer wall of the first shell 1 has several reinforcing ribs 6.

[0029] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 6 can improve the overall strength of the device, making the first shell 1 less prone to bending, thereby improving the device's pressure resistance and enabling the device to dive into deeper waters, further enhancing the device's practicality.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A marine satellite beacon with water ingress / exit detection function, comprising a first housing (1), characterized in that: A second housing (2) is provided at the bottom of the first housing (1). A signal transmitter (12) is provided in the inner cavity of the first housing (1). A storage battery (13) is provided below the signal transmitter (12). A pressure sensor (14) is provided below the storage battery (13). A conical groove (15) is provided in the inner cavity of the second housing (2). A movable groove (16) is provided in the inner cavity of the conical groove (15). A push block (17) is movably provided in the inner cavity of the movable groove (16). A firing pin (18) is provided on the top of the push block (17).

2. A marine satellite beacon with water ingress / exit detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The striker (18) is located below the pressure sensor (14).

3. A marine satellite beacon with water ingress / exit detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the conical groove (15) is connected to a fixing ring (19), and a return spring (20) is provided between the fixing ring (19) and the push block (17).

4. A marine satellite beacon with water ingress / exit detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the second housing (2) is connected to a base (3), one end of the base (3) is connected to a counterweight ring (5), and the outer wall of the base (3) is provided with multiple through slots (4).

5. A marine satellite beacon with water ingress / exit detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first housing (1) is provided with a connecting block (7) at the top, and a fixing block (8) is provided at the top of the connecting block (7). The inner cavity of the fixing block (8) is axially provided with a through hole (9). The inner cavity of the through hole (9) is fitted with a lifting ring (10). The outer wall of the lifting ring (10) is connected with a pull rope (11).

6. A marine satellite beacon with water ingress / exit detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first housing (1) is provided with several reinforcing ribs (6).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Underwater beacon device with release function

    CN211905660U

  • Small underwater acoustic beacon multifunctional communication antenna

    CN219476956U