Buoy for mariculture equipment
By combining the structural design of the pontoon and the pipe clamp, and using the upper and lower pipe clamps connected by bolts and nuts, the problems of unstable pontoon connection and high cost are solved, and simple and solid pontoon installation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423126324.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing pontoon connection methods suffer from problems such as unstable connections and high costs, affecting the stability and safety of marine aquaculture equipment.
The design incorporates existing pontoons and pipe clamps, using upper and lower pipe clamps to fix the pipes to the ends of the pontoons, and connecting them with bolts and nuts to form a simple and robust connection method.
This allows for a simple connection between the pontoon and the pipe, reducing installation costs and improving the strength and stability of the connection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine aquaculture equipment technology, and in particular to a buoy for marine aquaculture equipment. Background Technology
[0002] In marine aquaculture equipment, one of the main functions of buoys is to support equipment such as net cages and aquaculture platforms, allowing the equipment to float stably in a suitable position and preventing displacement or capsizing due to wind and waves. At the same time, buoys also provide protection and isolation, preventing collisions with ships, yachts, and other watercraft, protecting aquaculture equipment from damage, preventing floating debris such as garbage and oil from entering the aquaculture area, protecting farmed organisms from pollution and harm, providing a safe working platform for aquaculture personnel, and exhibiting good adaptability, flexibility, environmental friendliness, and sustainability.
[0003] As a key component of marine aquaculture equipment, the connection method of pontoons is crucial to the stability and safety of the overall equipment structure. Various connection methods exist, including rope binding, barge anchor chain connection, and connection using four-way connectors, but these methods are either costly or lack robustness, exhibiting significant drawbacks and limitations. There is an urgent need for a pontoon that is easy to connect, has high connection strength, and low construction cost to optimize the structure of marine aquaculture equipment and promote the development of marine fisheries. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment. It has a simple structure and combines the working principles of existing pontoons and pipe clamps, optimizing the structure to achieve a strong connection and reduce installation costs.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a buoy for marine aquaculture equipment, comprising a main body, a side handle, a reinforcing rib, a top surface, a pipe groove, a first end, a second end, an end handle, a lower pipe clamp body, a pipe clamp groove, a fixing block, a fixing hole, a support bar, an upper pipe clamp body, bolts, and nuts.
[0006] The main body has a hollow structure, and the wall thickness of the main body is equal everywhere.
[0007] There are two side handles, located on both sides of the main body.
[0008] The reinforcing ribs are located on the outer surface of the main body, the inclination angle of the reinforcing ribs is 30°-60°, the spacing of the reinforcing ribs is 150mm-200mm, and the reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the main body.
[0009] The top surface is located at the upper end of the main body, the middle of the top surface is the tube groove, and the two sides of the top surface are flat.
[0010] The diameter of the groove is equal to the outer diameter of the pipe to be connected, and the depth of the groove is equal to half the outer diameter of the pipe to be fixed.
[0011] The first end is one end of the main body, and the outer wall of the first end is flat.
[0012] The second end is the other end of the main body, and the outer wall of the second end is flat.
[0013] The end handle can be horizontal or vertical, and the number of end handles is at least 4, distributed at the four corners of the top surface or on the outer surface of the main body.
[0014] The lower pipe clamp body includes the pipe clamp groove, the fixing block, the fixing hole, and the support bar; there are two lower pipe clamp bodies, located on the first end and the second end respectively; the lower pipe clamp body is integrally formed with the main body.
[0015] The clamp groove is located on the lower clamp body, and the upper surface of the clamp groove is aligned with the surface of the groove and is at the same level.
[0016] There are two fixing blocks, which are respectively connected to both ends of the pipe clamp groove.
[0017] The fixing hole is located on the fixing block, and the diameter of the fixing hole does not exceed 1 / 2 of the width of the fixing block.
[0018] The support bar has four pieces, which are respectively connected between the fixing block and the first end, and between the fixing block and the second end.
[0019] The structure of the upper pipe clamp is the same as that of the lower pipe clamp. The upper pipe clamp is an independent accessory, and one upper pipe clamp is used in conjunction with one lower pipe clamp.
[0020] The bolts act on the fixing holes on the upper and lower pipe clamps, and the upper and lower pipe clamps are connected by the bolts.
[0021] The nut is used in conjunction with the bolt.
[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the structure of the pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment is simple. By optimizing the connection between the pipe clamp and the pontoon, the pipe is fixed to the pontoon through the upper pipe clamp and the lower pipe clamp at the end of the pontoon, which achieves the effects of simple operation, firm connection and reduced installation cost. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a buoy for marine aquaculture equipment according to the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of a pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment according to the present invention;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting pipes for the pontoon of the marine aquaculture equipment described in this utility model;
[0026] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Main body; 2. Side handle; 3. Reinforcing rib; 4. Top surface; 5. Pipe groove; 6. First end; 7. Second end; 8. End handle; 9. Lower pipe clamp body; 10. Pipe clamp groove; 11. Fixing block; 12. Fixing hole; 13. Support bar; 14. Upper pipe clamp body; 15. Bolt; 16. Nut. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0028] It should be noted that: in the embodiments of this utility model, all directional indicators (such as "up", "down", "top", "side") are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0029] A buoy for marine aquaculture equipment includes a main body 1, a side handle 2, a reinforcing rib 3, a top surface 4, a tube groove 5, a first end 6, a second end 7, an end handle 8, a lower tube clamp body 9, a tube clamp groove 10, a fixing block 11, a fixing hole 12, a support bar 13, an upper tube clamp body 14, a bolt 15, and a nut 16.
[0030] The main body 1 has a hollow structure and a uniform wall thickness of 6mm, which makes the main body 1 subjected to uniform stress.
[0031] There are two side handles 2, located on both sides of the main body 1, used to assist in moving or fixing the buoy of the marine aquaculture equipment.
[0032] The reinforcing rib 3 is located on the outer surface of the main body 1. The inclination angle of the reinforcing rib 3 is 30° and the spacing of the reinforcing rib 3 is 200mm. Without increasing the amount of material, the reinforcing rib 3 is evenly distributed on the outer surface of the main body 1, making the main body 1 stronger.
[0033] The top surface 4 is located at the upper end of the main body 1, and the middle of the top surface 4 is the pipe groove 5; the two sides of the top surface 4 are flat and can be walked on by people, and the reinforcing ribs 3 on the outer surface of the two sides of the top surface 4 have anti-slip function.
[0034] The diameter of the groove 5 is equal to the outer diameter of the pipe to be connected, which is 90mm, and the depth of the groove 5 is equal to half the outer diameter of the pipe to be fixed, which is 45mm, so that the groove 5 fits well with the pipe.
[0035] The first end 6 is one end of the main body 1, and the outer wall of the first end 6 is flat.
[0036] The second end 7 is the other end of the main body 1, and the outer wall of the second end 6 is flat.
[0037] The end handle 8 is vertical, and there are 4 end handles 8 distributed at the four corners of the top surface 4. The end handles 8 are used to assist in moving or fixing the buoy of the marine aquaculture equipment.
[0038] The width of the lower pipe clamp 9 is 30mm. The lower pipe clamp 9 includes the pipe clamp groove 10, the fixing block 11, the fixing hole 12, and the support bar 13. There are two lower pipe clamps 9, located on the first end 6 and the second end 7 respectively, for fixing the pipe. The lower pipe clamp 9 is integrally formed with the main body 1, making the lower pipe clamp more secure and less prone to falling off or being damaged.
[0039] The clamp groove 10 is located on the lower clamp body 9, and the upper surface of the clamp groove 10 is aligned with the surface of the groove 5 and is at the same level.
[0040] There are two fixing blocks 11, which are respectively connected to both ends of the pipe clamp groove 10.
[0041] The fixing hole 12 is located on the fixing block 11, and the diameter of the fixing hole 12 is no more than 1 / 2 of the width of the fixing block 11, which is 10mm, in order to ensure the strength of the fixing block.
[0042] The support bar 13 has four pieces, which are respectively connected between the fixing block 11 and the first end 6, and between the fixing block 11 and the second end 7, to enhance the pressure resistance of the fixing block 11.
[0043] The structure of the upper pipe clamp 14 is the same as that of the lower pipe clamp 9. The upper pipe clamp 14 is an independent accessory, and one upper pipe clamp 14 is used in conjunction with one lower pipe clamp 9.
[0044] The bolt 15 acts on the fixing hole 12 on the upper pipe clamp body 14 and the lower pipe clamp body 9, and the upper pipe clamp body 14 and the lower pipe clamp body 9 are connected by the bolt 15.
[0045] The nut 16 is used in conjunction with the bolt 15 to fasten the upper pipe clamp 14 and the lower pipe clamp 9.
[0046] The following is a brief description of the working process of a pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment: Prepare a pipe with an outer diameter of 90mm, a pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment with a pipe groove diameter of 90mm, two upper pipe clamps, four bolts, eight nuts, and other necessary materials and tools. With the top surface of the pontoon facing upwards, place the pipe on the pipe groove, adjust its position to fit the surface of the pipe groove, align the fixing holes on the upper and lower pipe clamps, pass the bolts through the fixing holes, and then tighten them with the nuts. During installation, the side handle and end handle can assist in movement or fixation. A schematic diagram of the completed installation is shown below. Figure 3 .
[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A buoy for marine aquaculture equipment, characterized in that, The device includes a main body, side handles, reinforcing ribs, a top surface, a pipe groove, a first end, a second end, an end handle, a lower pipe clamp, a pipe clamp groove, a fixing block, a fixing hole, a support strip, an upper pipe clamp, bolts, and nuts. The main body has a hollow structure with a uniform wall thickness throughout. There are two side handles, located on opposite sides of the main body. The first end is one end of the main body, and its outer wall is flat. The second end is the other end of the main body, and its outer wall is flat. The lower pipe clamp is integrally formed with the main body. The upper pipe clamp has the same structure as the lower pipe clamp, and it is an independent accessory. One upper pipe clamp is used in conjunction with one lower pipe clamp.
2. The pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing ribs are located on the outer surface of the main body, the inclination angle of the reinforcing ribs is 30°-60°, the spacing of the reinforcing ribs is 150mm-200mm, and the reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the main body.
3. The pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface is located at the upper end of the main body, the middle of the top surface is the pipe groove, and the two sides of the top surface are flat; the diameter of the pipe groove is equal to the outer diameter of the pipe to be connected, and the depth of the pipe groove is equal to half the outer diameter of the pipe to be fixed.
4. The pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end handle can be horizontal or vertical, and the number of end handles is at least 4, distributed at the four corners of the top surface or on the outer surface of the main body.
5. A pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower pipe clamp body includes the pipe clamp groove, the fixing block, the fixing hole, and the support strip; there are two lower pipe clamp bodies, located on the first end and the second end respectively; the pipe clamp groove is located on the lower pipe clamp body, and the upper surface of the pipe clamp groove is aligned with the surface of the pipe groove and is at the same level; there are two fixing blocks, respectively connected to the two ends of the pipe clamp groove; the fixing hole is located on the fixing block, and the diameter of the fixing hole does not exceed 1 / 2 of the width of the fixing block; there are four support strips, respectively connected between the fixing block and the first end, and between the fixing block and the second end.
6. A pontoon for marine aquaculture equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bolt acts on the fixing holes on the upper and lower pipe clamps, and the upper and lower pipe clamps are connected by the bolt; the nut is used in conjunction with the bolt.