Novel navigation mark bird repelling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses and provides a novel navigation mark bird repelling device which comprises a buoy, a mounting frame and a mounting platform, the middle of the mounting platform is fixedly connected with a navigation mark light, the two sides of the surface of the mounting platform are fixedly connected with solar panels respectively, the mounting frame is fixedly connected with a lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is in transmission connection with a vertical pipe. The top end of the vertical pipe penetrates through the mounting platform and is fixedly connected with a transverse pipe, a plurality of hanging rings are fixedly connected to the bottom of the transverse pipe, bird repelling belts are bound to the hanging rings, and the lifting mechanism is in transmission connection with a driving mechanism used for driving the vertical pipe to rotate. According to the bird repelling structure capable of ascending and descending, the vertical pipe and the transverse pipe are driven to ascend and descend through the lifting mechanism, the vertical pipe and the transverse pipe descend without blocking light of the beacon light when the bird repelling structure is not used, and the vertical pipe and the transverse pipe ascend and then are driven to rotate through the driving mechanism when the bird repelling structure is used for repelling birds, so that the birds are repelled through the bird repelling belt on the transverse pipe. Birds can be effectively repelled, and meanwhile work of the beacon light is not affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of navigation aids technology, and in particular to a novel navigation aid bird deterrent device. Background Technology

[0002] Navigational aids are a type of marker used to indicate the direction, boundaries, and obstructions of a waterway. They include river crossing markers, bank markers, guide markers, transitional guide markers, bow and stern guide markers, flank markers, port and starboard navigation markers, position markers, flood markers, and bridge and culvert markers. They are man-made markers used to guide ships, determine their position, and indicate obstructions and warnings.

[0003] The top of the navigation beacon has components such as a navigation light and a solar panel. In order to prevent birds from perching on the navigation beacon and affecting its normal operation, bird deterrent devices are installed on the navigation beacon. Currently, mechanical bird deterrent devices include those that deter birds by vibration and those that deter birds by setting up a rotating bird deterrent structure near the navigation light. The vibration generated by the vibration bird deterrent will affect the service life of the navigation light, while the rotating bird deterrent structure will cause some obstruction to the navigation light. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides a novel bird deterrent device for navigational aids, addressing one of the technical problems recognized by the inventors.

[0005] This disclosure provides a novel bird deterrent device for navigational aids, including a buoy, a mounting frame fixedly connected to the surface of the buoy, a mounting platform fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame, a navigational aid light fixedly connected to the middle of the mounting platform, solar panels fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the mounting platform, a lifting mechanism fixedly connected to the mounting frame, a vertical tube driven by the lifting mechanism, a horizontal tube fixedly connected to the top of the vertical tube through the mounting platform, a plurality of hanging rings fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal tube, bird deterrent straps tied to the hanging rings, and a drive mechanism driven by the lifting mechanism for driving the vertical tube to rotate.

[0006] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a drive cylinder fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the output shaft of the drive cylinder is fixedly connected to a lifting plate, the surface of the lifting plate is fixedly connected to the drive mechanism, and the bottom end of the vertical tube is rotatably connected to the lifting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a drive wheel, a driven wheel, and a timing belt. The drive motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting plate, and the output shaft of the drive motor is keyed to the drive wheel. The driven wheel is fixedly connected to the outside of the vertical tube, and the drive wheel and the driven wheel are connected by the timing belt.

[0008] Preferably, a rotary joint is embedded in the lifting plate, the bottom end of the vertical pipe is connected to one end of the rotary joint, the other end of the rotary joint is connected to a water supply pipe, a water pump is fixedly connected to the surface of the float, the water inlet end of the water pump is connected to a water inlet pipe, the water outlet end of the water pump is connected to the water supply pipe, the interior of the vertical pipe and the horizontal pipe is hollow, and multiple nozzles are fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal pipe.

[0009] Preferably, linear bearings are embedded around the lifting plate, and a guide shaft is fixedly connected to the mounting platform at the position corresponding to the linear bearing. The guide shaft passes through the linear bearing and is clearance-fitted with the linear bearing.

[0010] Preferably, the surface of the solar panel is covered with a non-stick film, which is a transparent film.

[0011] Preferably, the navigation light is provided with sensing units around its perimeter, and the sensing units are one or more combinations of infrared sensors, radar sensors, and sound sensors.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes an electrical control box, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting frame. The electrical control box is equipped with a power supply and a controller, and is electrically connected to the navigation light, solar panel, lifting mechanism and drive mechanism respectively.

[0013] Preferably, the surface of the pontoon is fixedly connected to a fixing lug, and the fixing lug is fixedly connected to a counterweight by a cable.

[0014] The main beneficial effects of this disclosure are as follows: This utility model sets up a bird-repelling structure that can be raised and lowered. The vertical and horizontal tubes are driven to rise and fall by the lifting mechanism. When idle, the vertical and horizontal tubes descend without blocking the light of the navigation light. When repelling birds, the vertical and horizontal tubes rise and are then driven to rotate by the driving mechanism, so that the bird-repelling strip on the horizontal tube drives away the birds. This can effectively repel birds without affecting the operation of the navigation light.

[0015] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are for illustrative purposes and do not necessarily limit the scope of this disclosure. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the subject matter of this disclosure. Furthermore, the specification and drawings serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the novel bird deterrent device for navigation marks according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the raised vertical tube of the novel bird deterrent device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Icons: 100-Float; 101-Fixing Ear; 200-Mounting Frame; 300-Mounting Platform; 400-Navigation Light; 500-Solar Panel; 61-Drive Cylinder; 62-Lifting Plate; 63-Guide Shaft; 64-Linear Bearing; 71-Vertical Pipe; 72-Horizontal Pipe; 73-Lifting Ring; 731-Bird Repellent Belt; 74-Spray Nozzle; 75-Rotary Joint; 76-Water Supply Pipe; 77-Water Pump; 78-Inlet Pipe; 81-Drive Motor; 82-Drive Wheel; 83-Driven Wheel; 84-Synchronous Belt; 9-Sensing Unit; 10-Electrical Control Box. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments.

[0021] All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this disclosure without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0022] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Example

[0025] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a novel bird deterrent device for navigation marks. A float 100 serves as the foundation for the navigation mark to float on the sea surface. A mounting frame 200 is fixedly connected to the surface of the float 100. A mounting platform 300 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame 200. A navigation mark light 400 is fixedly connected to the middle of the mounting platform 300. The navigation mark light 400 can be a readily available LED navigation mark light. Solar panels 500 are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the mounting platform 300, converting light energy into solar energy to power the navigation mark.

[0026] The mounting frame 200 is fixedly connected to a lifting mechanism, which is driven by a vertical tube 71. The top of the vertical tube 71 passes through the mounting platform 300 and is fixedly connected to a horizontal tube 72. The lifting mechanism can drive the vertical tube 71 and the horizontal tube 72 to move up and down. When it rises to its maximum height, the horizontal tube 72 is higher than the navigation light 400 and the solar panel 500. When it descends to its lowest point, the horizontal tube 72 is close to the mounting platform 300 to avoid blocking the illumination of the navigation light 400. Several hanging rings 73 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal tube 72. Bird deterrent straps 731 are tied to the hanging rings 73. The lifting mechanism is driven by a drive mechanism for driving the vertical tube 71 to rotate. When repelling birds, the lifting mechanism drives the vertical tube 71 to rise to its highest point. The driving mechanism then drives the vertical tube 71 to rotate, which in turn drives the horizontal tube 72 to rotate. The bird-repelling strip 731 at the bottom of the horizontal tube 72 hangs down to the surface of the navigation light 400 and the solar panel 500. As the horizontal tube 72 rotates, the bird-repelling strip 731 drives away the birds. The bird-repelling strip 731 can be a long strip made of cloth or other soft materials. When it comes into contact with birds and the navigation light 400 and the solar panel 500, it will not cause damage to the birds, the navigation light 400 and the solar panel 500, while achieving the purpose of repelling birds.

[0027] Specifically, the lifting mechanism includes a drive cylinder 61 bolted to the mounting bracket 200, a lifting plate 62 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive cylinder 61, a drive mechanism fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting plate 62, and the bottom end of the vertical tube 71 rotatably connected to the lifting plate 62. The lifting plate 62 is lifted and lowered by the drive cylinder 61, which in turn drives the vertical tube 71 and the drive mechanism to lift and lower synchronously.

[0028] Specifically, the driving mechanism includes a drive motor 81, a driving wheel 82, a driven wheel 83, and a synchronous belt 84. The drive motor 81 is fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting plate 62, and the output shaft of the drive motor 81 is keyed to the driving wheel 82. The driven wheel 83 is fixedly connected to the outside of the vertical tube 71, and the driving wheel 82 and the driven wheel 83 are connected by the synchronous belt 84. The drive motor 81 drives the driving wheel 82 to rotate, and the synchronous belt 84 drives the driven wheel 83 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the vertical tube 71 to rotate.

[0029] In one embodiment, a rotary joint 75 is embedded in the lifting plate 62. The bottom end of the vertical pipe 71 is connected to one end of the rotary joint 75, and the other end of the rotary joint 75 is connected to a water supply pipe 76. The rotary joint 75 is a prior art device for pipe connection and can rotate relative to the pipe to transport liquid. The vertical pipe 71 is a hollow stainless steel pipe, and the water supply pipe 76 is a bendable plastic water pipe. A water pump 77 is bolted to the surface of the float 100. The water inlet end of the water pump 77 is connected to a water inlet pipe 78. The free end of the water inlet pipe 78 extends to the bottom of the float 100 and is inserted into the seawater. The water outlet end of the water pump 77 is connected to the water supply pipe 76. The vertical pipe 71 and the horizontal pipe 72 are hollow inside. Multiple nozzles 74 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal pipe 72. When the navigation beacon is operating on the sea surface, passing birds may drop their droppings onto it. If these droppings land on the solar panel 500 or the navigation light 400, they will affect the efficiency of the solar panel 500 in absorbing light energy and obstruct the navigation light 400, thus affecting its operation. The water pump 77 pumps seawater through the inlet pipe 78 to the supply pipe 76. After passing through the supply pipe 76 and the rotary joint 75, the seawater enters the vertical pipe 71 and is finally sprayed out through the nozzle 74 on the horizontal pipe 72. At the same time, the drive motor 81 drives the vertical pipe 71 to rotate, which in turn drives the horizontal pipe 72 to rotate. During the rotation of the horizontal pipe 72, the nozzle 74 passes over the solar panel 500 and the navigation light 400, spraying seawater onto them to clean their surfaces.

[0030] Furthermore, linear bearings 64 are embedded around the lifting plate 62, and a guide shaft 63 is fixedly connected to the mounting platform 300 at a position corresponding to the linear bearings 64. The guide shaft 63 passes through the linear bearings 64 and is clearance-fitted with them. The lifting plate 62 moves along the direction of the guide shaft 63 via the linear bearings 64, guiding the lifting plate 62 and making the movement of the vertical tube 71 more precise, preventing deviation and jamming.

[0031] Furthermore, the surface of the solar panel 500 is covered with a non-stick film, which is a transparent film, to prevent the solar panel 500 from receiving sunlight. Covering the surface of the solar panel 500 with a non-stick film reduces the adhesion between bird droppings and the solar panel 500, so that the droppings can be easily washed away when the nozzle 74 sprays water.

[0032] Furthermore, sensing units 9 are respectively arranged around the navigation light 400. The sensing units 9 are one or more combinations of infrared sensors, radar sensors, and sound sensors. In this embodiment, the sensing units 9 are infrared sensors and sound sensors. The infrared sensor detects whether there are foreign objects intruding. Multiple sound frequencies (bird call frequencies) are preset. When the sound sensor detects a signal within a specified frequency range, it is determined that birds have intruded. At this time, the vertical tube 71 and the horizontal tube 72 can be raised by the lifting mechanism. Then, the vertical tube 71 is driven to rotate by the drive mechanism, which drives the horizontal tube 72 to rotate to drive away the birds.

[0033] Furthermore, a fixing lug 101 is fixedly connected to the surface of the float 100, and a counterweight is fixedly connected to the fixing lug 101 via a cable. The counterweight is connected to the fixing lug 101, allowing the buoy to float in a designated area.

[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The sensing unit 9 detects whether birds have entered. If birds have entered, the controller receives a signal and instructs the electric cylinder 61 to drive the lifting plate 62 to rise. After rising to the highest point, the drive motor 81 drives the drive wheel 82 to rotate, which drives the driven wheel 83 to rotate through the synchronous belt 84, thereby driving the vertical tube 71 to rotate. The rotation of the vertical tube 71 drives the horizontal tube 72 to rotate. During the rotation, the bird deterrent belt 731 drives the birds away. After rotating for a few minutes, the water pump 77 draws up seawater, which passes through the vertical tube 71 and the horizontal tube 72 and is sprayed out from the nozzle 74 to wash the surface of the solar panel 500 and the navigation light 400. After washing for a few minutes, the drive motor 81 rotates the vertical tube 71 and the horizontal tube 72 back to the initial position. At this time, the drive motor 81 stops working, the electric cylinder 61 drives the lifting plate 62 to descend, and the vertical tube 71 and the horizontal tube 72 return to the initial position, avoiding prolonged obstruction of the navigation light 400's operation.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit them. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device, characterized in that, Include: The surface of the buoy is fixedly connected with a mounting frame, the top end of the mounting frame is fixedly connected with a mounting platform, the middle part of the mounting platform is fixedly connected with a navigation light, the surface of the mounting platform is fixedly connected with a solar panel on both sides respectively, the mounting frame is fixedly connected with a lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is drivingly connected with a vertical pipe, the top end of the vertical pipe penetrates through the mounting platform and is fixedly connected with a horizontal pipe, the bottom of the horizontal pipe is fixedly connected with a plurality of lifting rings, the lifting rings are bound with bird repelling belts, the lifting mechanism is drivingly connected with a driving mechanism for driving the vertical pipe to rotate.

2. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a driving electric cylinder fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the output shaft of the driving electric cylinder is fixedly connected with a lifting plate, the surface of the lifting plate is fixedly connected with the driving mechanism, and the bottom end of the vertical pipe is rotatably connected to the lifting plate.

3. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a driving motor, a driving wheel, a driven wheel and a synchronous belt, the driving motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting plate, the output shaft of the driving motor is connected with the driving wheel, the driven wheel is fixedly connected to the outer side of the vertical pipe, and the driving wheel and the driven wheel are drivingly connected through the synchronous belt.

4. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting plate is embedded with a rotary joint, one end of the rotary joint is connected with the bottom end of the vertical pipe, the other end of the rotary joint is connected with a water supply pipe, the surface of the buoy is fixedly connected with a water pump, the water inlet end of the water pump is connected with a water inlet pipe, the water outlet end of the water pump is connected with the water supply pipe, the vertical pipe and the horizontal pipe are hollow inside, and the bottom of the horizontal pipe is fixedly connected with a plurality of spray heads.

5. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting plate is embedded with a linear bearing, the mounting platform is fixedly connected with a guide shaft at a position corresponding to the linear bearing, the guide shaft penetrates through the linear bearing and is in clearance fit with the linear bearing.

6. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the solar panel is covered with a non-stick film, and the non-stick film is a transparent film.

7. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The navigation light is provided with an induction unit around, and the induction unit is one or a combination of infrared sensor, radar sensor and sound sensor.

8. A new type of navigation mark bird repelling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the buoy is fixedly connected with a fixed lug, and the fixed lug is fixedly connected with a counterweight through a cable.

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