Buoy and water quality monitoring sensing module connector

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of water quality monitoring equipment, and particularly relates to a buoy for connecting a water quality monitoring module during aquaculture and a connector of a water quality monitoring sensing module comprising the buoy. Comprising a body and a top cover, at least one closed cavity is formed in the body, a vertical penetrating wiring hole is formed in the middle of a buoy, and the closed cavities are evenly distributed around the wiring hole. The uniformly distributed closed cavities are positioned inside the buoy, so that the body plays a certain role in protecting the outer walls of the closed cavities to prevent external force damage, the buoy always floats on the water surface as far as possible, and the suspended sensor is prevented from sinking into the water bottom to influence the accuracy of water quality monitoring or prevent the sensor probe from being damaged by sludge at the water bottom.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water quality monitoring equipment, specifically relating to a buoy used in aquaculture for connecting a water quality monitoring module, and a connector for a water quality monitoring sensor module containing such a buoy. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of aquaculture such as crabs and shrimp, it is necessary to monitor the water quality of the aquatic organisms in real time. By monitoring indicators such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH value, the water quality can be adjusted in a timely manner to ensure the survival rate of aquatic organisms and thus improve yield and efficiency.

[0003] In existing technologies, a buoy is typically used to lower a detection probe into the water for real-time monitoring. Chinese utility model CN202323067637.6 discloses a buoy for water quality testing, including a base; the base is a hemispherical plastic base, with a sealing cover bolted to the upper end of the base. The sealing cover is a hemispherical transparent glass sealing cover, and a counterweight is provided at the lower end of the base. The base, sealing cover, and counterweight are combined to form the buoy body, which is teardrop-shaped. It also includes a hanging ring located at the lower end of the counterweight, a battery, a solar panel, and a solar controller. The battery is located in an installation groove in the middle of the bottom wall of the upper groove of the base, and the solar panel is mounted on the upper part of the sealing cover via a mounting frame. This water quality testing buoy allows the float to remain vertically floating on the water surface even in windy and wavy weather, protecting the internal electrical components and ensuring the normal operation of the water quality testing components under adverse weather conditions.

[0004] However, even with some electronic components placed inside the float, there is still a risk that the float may sink if it breaks and water enters, potentially damaging the electronic components inside. Utility Model Content

[0005] Technical problem: The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a buoy that serves only as a connector for a sensor module, thereby improving the stability of the buoy on the water surface by simplifying the buoy's structure.

[0006] Technical Solution: A buoy comprising a body and a top cover. The body contains at least one enclosed cavity, and a vertical through-hole is located in the center of the buoy. The enclosed cavities are evenly distributed around the through-hole. These evenly distributed enclosed cavities, located inside the buoy, provide some protection to the outer walls of the enclosed cavities from external forces, ensuring the buoy remains afloat as much as possible. This prevents suspended sensors from sinking to the bottom, which could affect the accuracy of water quality monitoring or damage the sensor probe due to sediment at the bottom.

[0007] Furthermore, the enclosed cavity is located inside the main body, and the top of the cavity is a downward-sloping surface. Even if water enters the buoy through the wiring hole due to underwater plants and animals entangled and dragging the cable, it can flow to the perimeter of the enclosed cavity through the slope, preventing water from accumulating above the enclosed cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, an open cavity is provided between the closed cavity and the main body. Several water passage holes are provided at the junction of the closed cavity and the open cavity, and the water passage holes are located at the bottom of the open cavity. When the buoy is placed on the water surface, its lower part is submerged below the water surface. Water can enter the open cavity through the water passage holes. The wiring holes on the top cover are not completely closed. Therefore, a portion of water can be fixedly retained in the open cavity inside the main body. Its water level is flush with the external water surface. When encountering strong winds, the internal water can play a certain buffering role, so that the buoy will not shake violently or suddenly undergo large-span displacement, thus protecting the cable and improving the stability of the application.

[0009] When the underwater wiring hole enters the body and flows out from the slope, the excess water will also be discharged from the water inlet.

[0010] That is, the body contains closed cavities and open cavities. The body is cylindrical with curved sidewalls; the open cavities are located around the body.

[0011] Furthermore, the wiring hole includes a through pipe that penetrates the enclosed cavity and a wiring outlet on the top cover;

[0012] The connection between the through pipe and the closed cavity is completely sealed. It is integrally molded or heat-sealed during manufacturing to ensure that water cannot enter the closed cavity at all.

[0013] Furthermore, a first cable bundle is provided on one side of the cable outlet located under the top cover, and the first cable bundle is connected to the top cover; the cable bundle is made of elastic material and can be tightened by cable ties or other means.

[0014] Furthermore, a second cable bundle is installed at the top of the through-tube, and the second cable bundle is connected to the top of the enclosed cavity. The cable is fixed by the first and second cable bundles to prevent the vertical position of the monitoring probe (the aforementioned sensor module) from being pulled when connected to the data receiving equipment box, and also to prevent the monitoring probe from sinking naturally.

[0015] Furthermore, an enlarged hole is made at the bottom of the through pipe, and the end face of the enlarged hole is rounded. This serves to protect the cable.

[0016] Furthermore, it facilitates cable storage. Cable trays are provided at the bottom of the main body, and these trays are evenly distributed throughout the bottom of the main body.

[0017] This application also provides a water quality monitoring sensor module connector, including the aforementioned buoy, and also including a plurality of connecting wires, the connecting wires passing through the wiring hole and their ends being connected to one or more of a water temperature sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, pH sensor, and turbidity detection sensor;

[0018] It also includes a suspension line, the top of which is connected to the bottom of the buoy and close to the wiring hole; one or more of the aforementioned sensors are temporarily fixed to the suspension line.

[0019] The suspension line, or cable, is located in the middle of the buoy to keep it balanced when subjected to downward traction.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes a fixing clip, which is connected in parallel with the sensor at the end of the connecting line. The density of the fixing clip is 6 to 8 times that of water. The high-density fixing clip can sink naturally and is clamped on the suspension line. By clamping it at different heights, it can monitor the water quality of waters at different depths. When multiple connectors are used at the same time or multiple probes are clamped at different depths, water quality parameters at different depths and horizontal positions can be monitored. This is of profound significance for studying the living habits of aquatic animals and further optimizing the setting of various parameters of water areas.

[0021] By using this connector, an equipment box can be set up on the shore, the first end of the cable can be connected to the monitoring equipment in the equipment box, and the data can be transmitted in real time via remote transmission, thus completing the real-time monitoring of water quality.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. Improved buoy stability: By simplifying the buoy's structure, the design that combines closed and open cavities makes the buoy more stable on the water surface, especially in severe weather conditions, effectively preventing the buoy from shaking violently.

[0024] 2. Waterproof design guarantee: The optimized design of the sealed cavity and wiring hole ensures that even if water enters the buoy, the water will flow to the surrounding area of ​​the cavity through the inclined surface and be discharged through the water passage. The wiring and buoyancy cavity are designed to be separated to avoid the impact of water entering the wiring hole on the buoy.

[0025] 3. Improved accuracy of water quality monitoring: The suspension structure inside the buoy prevents the sensor probe from sinking to the bottom of the water, avoiding inaccurate monitoring data caused by sludge interference and ensuring the accuracy of water quality monitoring.

[0026] 4. Cable and sensor protection: The design of the cable tie and through-tube effectively secures the cables, preventing sensor displacement or damage due to external pulling. Furthermore, the water body buffering mechanism reduces the impact of violent buoy movement on monitoring.

[0027] 5. Adaptable to water quality monitoring at different depths: The sensor can be fixed at different depths through the design of the fixing clip, which can monitor the water quality at different water layers. This is of great significance for the refined management of aquaculture. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is an axonometric schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a mid-section view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water passage hole in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the whole and a partial enlarged view of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 1. Body; 2. Top cover; 3. Enclosed cavity; 4. Open cavity; 5. Water passage hole; 6. Wiring hole; 7. Through pipe; 8. Outlet hole; 9. First bundle of wires tube; 10. Second bundle of wires tube; 11. Enlarged hole; 12. Horizontal take-up groove; 13. Circumferential take-up groove; 14. Connecting wire; 15. Suspension wire; 16. Fixing clamp. Detailed Implementation Example 1:

[0036] As shown in the figure, a buoy includes a cylindrical body 1 and a top cover 2. The body 1 has a closed cavity 3 inside, and an open cavity 4 is arranged around the closed cavity 3. Several water passage holes 5 are arranged at the junction of the closed cavity 3 and the open cavity 4, and the water passage holes 5 are located at the bottom of the open cavity 4. When the buoy is placed on the water surface, its lower part is submerged below the water surface, and water can enter the open cavity 4 through the water passage holes 5. The wiring hole 6 on the top cover 2 is not completely closed, so a part of water can be fixedly retained in the open cavity 4 inside the body 1. The water level is flush with the external water surface. When encountering strong winds, the internal water can play a certain buffering role, so that the buoy will not shake violently or suddenly undergo large-span displacement, thus protecting the cable and improving the stability of the application.

[0037] The enclosed cavity 3 is located inside the main body 1, and the top of the enclosed cavity 3 is a downward sloping surface. Even if water enters the buoy through the wiring hole 6 due to underwater plants and animals entangled and dragging the cable, it can flow to the periphery of the enclosed cavity 3 through the sloping surface, preventing water from accumulating above the enclosed cavity 3. When water enters the main body 1 from the lower wiring hole 6 and flows down the sloping surface, excess water will also be discharged through the water passage 5.

[0038] A vertical through-hole 6 is provided in the middle of the buoy, and enclosed cavities 3 are evenly distributed around the through-hole 6. The evenly distributed enclosed cavities 3 are located inside the buoy, so that the body 1 provides a certain degree of protection to the outer wall of the enclosed cavity 3 to prevent damage from external forces, and to keep the buoy floating on the water surface as much as possible, preventing the suspended sensor from sinking to the bottom of the water, which would affect the accuracy of water quality monitoring or damage the sensor probe due to mud on the bottom of the water.

[0039] The wiring hole 6 includes a through pipe 7 that passes through the closed cavity 3 and a wire outlet hole 8 on the top cover 2;

[0040] The through-pipe 7 is completely sealed with the cavity. It is integrally molded or heat-sealed during manufacturing to ensure that water cannot enter the sealed cavity 3 at all.

[0041] The cable outlet 8 is located on one side under the top cover 2 and a first cable tube 9 is provided. The first cable tube 9 is connected to the top cover 2. The cable tube is made of elastic material and can be tightened by cable ties or other means.

[0042] The top of the through pipe 7 is provided with a second cable bundle 10, which connects to the top of the enclosed cavity 3. The cable is fixed by the first cable bundle 9 and the second cable bundle 10 to prevent the vertical position of the monitoring probe (the aforementioned sensor module) from being pulled when connected to the data receiving equipment box, and also to prevent the monitoring probe from sinking naturally.

[0043] A reamed hole 11 is provided at the bottom of the through pipe 7, and the end face of the reamed hole 11 is rounded. This serves to protect the cable.

[0044] It facilitates cable storage. The bottom of the main body 1 is provided with cable take-up grooves, which are evenly distributed on the bottom of the main body 1, as shown in the figure. The cable take-up grooves are symmetrically arranged on the bottom of the main body 1, including horizontal cable take-up grooves 12 and circumferential cable take-up grooves 13, which helps to balance the overall buoy. Example 2:

[0045] A water quality monitoring sensor module connector includes the aforementioned buoy and several connecting wires 14, which pass through wiring holes 6 and are connected at their ends to one or more of a water temperature sensor, a dissolved oxygen sensor, a pH sensor, and a turbidity detection sensor.

[0046] It also includes a suspension line 15, the top end of which is connected to the bottom of the buoy and close to the wiring hole 6; one or more of the aforementioned sensors are temporarily fixed to the suspension line 15.

[0047] The suspension line 15, i.e. the cable, is located in the middle of the buoy, so that the buoy can maintain balance when subjected to downward traction force.

[0048] It also includes a fixing clip 16, which is connected in parallel with the sensor to the end of the connecting line 14. The density of the fixing clip 16 is 6 to 8 times that of water. The high-density fixing clip 16 can sink naturally and is clamped to the suspension line 15. By clamping it at different heights, it can monitor the water quality of waters at different depths. When multiple connectors are used at the same time or multiple probes are clamped at different depths, water quality parameters at different depths and horizontal positions can be monitored. This is of profound significance for studying the living habits of aquatic animals and optimizing the setting of various parameters of water areas.

Claims

1. A buoy comprising a body (1) and a top cover (2), characterized in that, The body (1) has at least one closed cavity (3) inside, and the buoy has a vertical through-hole (6) in the middle. The closed cavities (3) are evenly distributed around the through-hole (6).

2. A buoy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosed cavity (3) is located inside the body (1), and the top of the enclosed cavity (3) is a downward sloping surface.

3. A buoy as described in claim 2, characterized in that, An open cavity (4) is provided between the closed cavity (3) and the body (1). Several water passage holes (5) are provided at the junction of the closed cavity (3) and the open cavity (4). The water passage holes (5) are located at the bottom of the open cavity (4). That is, the body (1) contains a closed cavity (3) and an open cavity (4). The body (1) is cylindrical and its sidewalls are arc-shaped. The open cavity (4) is located around the body (1).

4. A buoy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wiring hole (6) includes a through pipe (7) that passes through the closed cavity (3) and a wire outlet hole (8) on the top cover (2). The through pipe (7) and the closed cavity (3) are completely sealed.

5. A buoy as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The outlet hole (8) is located on one side under the top cover (2) and a first wire tube (9) is provided thereon. The first wire tube (9) is connected to the top cover (2).

6. A buoy as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the through tube (7) is provided with a second wire bundle tube (10), which is connected to the top of the closed cavity (3).

7. A buoy as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The lower part of the through pipe (7) is provided with an enlarged hole (11), and the end face of the enlarged hole (11) is provided with a rounded corner.

8. A buoy as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The bottom of the body (1) is provided with a wire take-up groove, which is evenly distributed on the bottom of the body (1).

9. A connector for a water quality monitoring sensor module, characterized in that, The buoy as described in claim 8 also includes a plurality of connecting wires (14), wherein the connecting wires (14) pass through the wiring hole (6) and their ends are connected to one or more of a water temperature sensor, a dissolved oxygen sensor, and a pH sensor; It also includes a suspension line (15), the top end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the buoy and close to the wiring hole (6); one or more of the aforementioned sensors are temporarily fixed to the suspension line (15).

10. A water quality monitoring sensor module connector as described in claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing clip (16), which is connected in parallel with the sensor at the end of the connecting line (14), and the density of the fixing clip (16) is 6 to 8 times that of water; the fixing clip (16) is clamped on the suspension line (15).

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