Seabed earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy
By combining a traction rod, a counterweight ball, and an anchor block, the problem of the submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy tilting under severe weather conditions has been solved, improving the stability and safety of the buoy and ensuring the normal operation of the monitoring equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoys are prone to losing balance and tilting under the influence of weather conditions such as typhoons and storm surges, which affects the monitoring effect.
The system employs a combination structure of a traction rod, a counterweight ball, and an anchor block. The traction rod controls the distance between the counterweight ball and the buoy body, lowering the center of gravity, while the anchor block provides traction force. Combined with a support frame and anti-collision rings, the system enhances stability.
This enhances the stability and safety of the buoy, reduces damage to the buoy from external impacts, and ensures the normal operation of the monitoring equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of marine disaster monitoring equipment, specifically a submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy. Background Technology
[0002] Submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoys are devices used to monitor submarine earthquakes and tsunamis. These buoys monitor sea level changes using high-precision pressure sensors deployed on the seabed. When a tsunami wave passes, abnormal fluctuations in the sea level occur. The sensors capture these changes and transmit the data to an anchored buoy on the surface. The anchored buoy receives the data from the submarine tsunami detector, processes it, and transmits it via satellite to a ground control center. The ground control center can also transmit commands to the surface buoy via satellite, which are then relayed to the tsunami detector in real time using an acoustic communication device. The buoy incorporates a tsunami wave detection and recognition algorithm based on Newton's interpolation polynomial, which can automatically identify tsunami waves with an amplitude greater than 3 cm. Once a tsunami wave is detected, the system immediately issues an early warning signal, notifying relevant departments and coastal residents to take appropriate measures and reduce the harm to lives caused by the tsunami.
[0003] Existing submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoys are equipped with various monitoring devices, resulting in an excessively high center of gravity. Under the influence of weather conditions such as typhoons and storm surges, the impact of waves and the drag of ocean currents may cause the buoy to lose its balance, potentially leading to tilting and rendering the buoy ineffective in detecting ocean events. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that under the influence of weather such as typhoons and storm surges, the impact force of waves and the drag force of ocean currents may cause the buoy to lose balance, which may lead to the submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy tilting.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy, comprising a buoy body and a float body, wherein the float body is disposed outside the buoy body, a loading frame is installed above the buoy body, a pulling rod is installed below the buoy body, a counterweight ball is connected to the end of the pulling rod away from the buoy body, a first pull ring is installed below the counterweight ball, a zipper is connected to one side of the first pull ring, a second pull ring is connected to the end of the zipper away from the first pull ring, and an anchor block is connected to one side of the second pull ring.
[0006] The outer surface of the buoy body is connected to multiple sets of feet, which are arranged in a circular array. One side of each set of feet is connected to the outer surface of the buoy body.
[0007] Each of the multiple feet has a support frame connected to its outer surface, and the support frame has multiple anti-collision rings connected to its outer surface, with the multiple anti-collision rings arranged at equal intervals.
[0008] The upper surface of the buoy body is equipped with a guardrail, and the guardrail is circular in shape.
[0009] Multiple photovoltaic panels are installed on the top of the buoy body, and the multiple photovoltaic panels are arranged in an equilateral quadrilateral array.
[0010] The pull rod is tapered in shape, with the end of the pull rod located on the buoy body being thicker and the end of the pull rod located away from the buoy body being thinner.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. The present invention relates to an undersea earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy. Through the cooperation of a traction rod, a counterweight ball, and an anchor block, the traction rod controls the contact distance between the counterweight ball and the buoy body, moving the counterweight ball away from the buoy body and causing the center of gravity of the buoy body to shift downward. The anchor block exerts a pulling force on the counterweight ball through a zipper, further enhancing the stability of the buoy body. The counterweight ball forms a counterweight below the buoy body, improving the stability of the buoy body.
[0013] 2. The submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy of this utility model uses a support frame and an anti-collision ring. The support frame supports the anti-collision ring and maintains its stability. At the same time, the support frame provides support force to the anti-collision ring. The anti-collision ring wraps the buoy body inside, reducing contact between external objects and the buoy body, reducing external damage to the buoy body, and improving the safety of the buoy body. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the anchor block structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tie rod structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-collision barrier structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the buoy body structure of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Buoy body; 2. Float; 3. Loading frame; 4. Pulling rod; 5. Counterweight ball; 6. First pull ring; 7. Zipper; 8. Second pull ring; 9. Anchor block; 10. Foot; 11. Support frame; 12. Anti-collision ring; 13. Guardrail; 14. Photovoltaic panel. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides a submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy, including a buoy body 1 and a float 2. The float 2 is set outside the buoy body 1, and a mounting frame 3 is installed above the buoy body 1. The float 2 provides buoyancy support for the buoy body 1, enabling the buoy body 1 to float on the sea. The mounting frame 3 provides support for the detection components that need to be mounted.
[0022] A pull rod 4 is installed below the buoy body 1. The pull rod 4 is tapered in shape, with one end of the pull rod 4 being thicker than the other end. A counterweight ball 5 is connected to the end of the pull rod 4 away from the buoy body 1. A distance is created between the buoy body 1 and the counterweight ball 5, which lowers the center of gravity of the buoy body 1. When the buoy body 1 tilts due to external forces, its center of gravity will rise. Based on the principle that objects tend to change to a lower potential energy state, the counterweight ball 5 will try to return to its original position to lower the center of gravity of the buoy body 1, thereby maintaining the stability of the buoy body 1.
[0023] A first pull ring 6 is installed below the counterweight ball 5. A zipper 7 is connected to one side of the first pull ring 6. A second pull ring 8 is connected to the end of the zipper 7 away from the first pull ring 6. An anchor block 9 is connected to one side of the second pull ring 8. The anchor block 9 provides pulling gravity to the buoy body 1 to prevent the buoy body 1 from moving. The anchor block 9 transmits the pulling force to the counterweight ball 5 through the zipper 7.
[0024] The outer surface of the buoy body 1 is connected to multiple sets of feet 10, which are arranged in a circular array. One side of each set of feet 10 is connected to the outer surface of the float 2. The feet 10 support the float 2 and maintain its stability. At the same time, the buoy body 1 receives the buoyancy of the float 2 through the feet 10.
[0025] Multiple feet 10 are connected to support frames 11 on their outer surfaces. Multiple anti-collision rings 12 are connected to the outer surfaces of the support frames 11, and the multiple anti-collision rings 12 are arranged at equal intervals. The feet 10, support frames 11, and anti-collision rings 12 are all made of rigid metal. The feet 10, support frames 11, and anti-collision rings 12 are coated with anti-corrosion material to resist seawater corrosion. At the same time, the rigid metal material has the function of absorbing impact force. When the support frames 11 and anti-collision rings 12 are slightly impacted, they can be reset. The support frames 11 support the anti-collision rings 12 to maintain the stability of the anti-collision rings 12. The anti-collision rings 12 enclose the buoy body 1 inside, reducing external damage to the buoy body 1 and improving the safety of the buoy body 1.
[0026] A guardrail 13 is installed on the upper surface of the buoy body 1. The guardrail 13 is circular in appearance and surrounds the outside of the buoy body 1. When the buoy body 1 is affected by wind and waves at sea, it will sway. When the staff inspects and maintains the buoy body 1, the staff may lose their footing on the buoy body 1. The guardrail 13 restricts the staff inside the guardrail 13, preventing the staff from falling into the sea and improving the personal safety of the staff.
[0027] Multiple photovoltaic panels 14 are installed on the top of the buoy body 1, and the multiple photovoltaic panels 14 are arranged in an equilateral quadrilateral array. The photovoltaic panels 14 absorb the solar energy and convert the light energy into electrical energy to provide power to the electronic components on the top of the submarine earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning buoy.
[0028] Working principle: First, when the buoy body 1 is tilted due to external impact, typhoon or wind and waves, the buoy body 1 will drive the pull rod 4 and the counterweight ball 5 to move upward simultaneously. At the same time, the counterweight ball 5 applies gravity to the pull rod 4, causing the pull rod 4 to move downward vertically. The pull rod 4 also drives the buoy body 1 to return to its original position. Subsequently, the tilted buoy body 1 returns to its original position and remains horizontal under the action of the pull rod 4 and the counterweight ball 5.
[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A seabed seismogenic tsunami monitoring and warning buoy comprising a buoy body (1) and a float (2), characterized in that: The floating body (2) is arranged outside the buoy body (1), a matching carrier (3) is installed above the buoy body (1), a pull rod (4) is installed below the buoy body (1), a counterweight ball (5) is connected to the end of the pull rod (4) away from the buoy body (1), a first pull ring (6) is installed below the counterweight ball (5), a zipper (7) is connected to one side of the first pull ring (6), a second pull ring (8) is connected to the end of the zipper (7) away from the first pull ring (6), and an anchor block (9) is connected to one side of the second pull ring (8).
2. The bottom-mounted seismic tsunami monitoring and warning buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the buoy body (1) is connected with a plurality of groups of foot supports (10), and the plurality of groups of foot supports (10) are arranged in a circular array, and one side of each of the plurality of groups of foot supports (10) is connected with the outer surface of the floating body (2).
3. The bottom-mounted seismic tsunami monitoring and warning buoy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of each of the plurality of foot supports (10) is connected with a support frame (11), the outer surface of the support frame (11) is connected with a plurality of anti-collision rings (12), and the plurality of anti-collision rings (12) are arranged at equal distances.
4. The bottom-mounted seismic tsunami monitoring and warning buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the buoy body (1) is provided with a guardrail (13), and the appearance of the guardrail (13) is circular.
5. The bottom-mounted seismic tsunami monitoring and warning buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of photovoltaic panels (14) are installed above the buoy body (1), and the plurality of photovoltaic panels (14) are arranged in an equilateral quadrilateral array.
6. The bottom-mounted seismic tsunami monitoring and warning buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The appearance of the pull rod (4) is conical, the pull rod (4) is thicker at one end of the buoy body (1), and the pull rod (4) is thinner at the end away from the buoy body (1).