Multifunctional port navigation mark
The design of multifunctional port navigation marks solves the problem of single information transmission in existing navigation marks, realizes multi-directional and multi-mode information transmission and collision avoidance capabilities, reduces navigation risks, and ensures the stable operation of navigation marks under different weather conditions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing information transmission mode of navigation marks is relatively simple, resulting in seafarers receiving inaccurate information and increasing the risks to ship navigation.
Design a multifunctional port navigation mark that includes an anchoring system, a buoy, a mark body, a lighting system, a control system, and a power supply system. It is equipped with a dual-color LED light panel and a wind power receiver. The light color and frequency are adjusted to convey clear information, and the power supply is supplemented by photovoltaic panels and a wind power receiver.
It enables multi-directional and multi-mode information transmission, improves the accuracy and reliability of information, reduces navigation risks, and can still operate stably in cloudy weather, possessing collision avoidance capabilities.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of navigation, more specifically, it relates to a multifunctional port navigation mark. BACKGROUND
[0002] As an indispensable navigation facility in ship navigation, the core mission of the navigation mark is to guide the direction of the ship; it shoulders the heavy responsibility of accurately marking the channel trajectory, accurately delineating the anchorage range and prominently warning the dangerous water area, and builds a solid protection line for the safe navigation of the ship on the vast sea; the navigation mark family is quite large, mainly covering lighthouse, light pile, buoy and vertical mark; as a special navigation mark, the buoy floats on the vast water surface near the port area for a long time, like a loyal guard; its appearance shows rich diversity, in color, bright red or eye-catching green; in shape, there are round spheres and sharp cones; with these unique external characteristics, the buoy stably undertakes the key functions of clearly marking the channel boundary and accurately indicating the dangerous area, helps the ship to avoid potential risks and smoothly sail to the destination.
[0003] However, the current market buoy has obvious short board in information transmission; in most cases, they only rely on their own shape and color to transmit information to passing ships, or use intermittent warning lights to deepen the reminding effect; but this single information transmission mode makes the prompt information provided by the buoy extremely limited; in this way, the information received by the seamen is often not accurate and unclear, which undoubtedly brings many adverse effects to the safety and efficient navigation of the ship in the actual navigation process, and increases the navigation risk. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a multifunctional port navigation mark to solve the problem that the indicating signal of the existing navigation mark is single and it is inconvenient for the seamen to accurately obtain the maritime information.
[0005] The utility model provides a multifunctional port navigation mark, which is achieved by the following specific technical means:
[0006] A multifunctional port navigation mark comprises an anchoring system, a float, a marker body, a lighting system, a control system, and a power supply system. The float includes a cylindrical buoy with a hollow interior, at the bottom of which ballast is placed. An anchoring system, consisting of an anchor body and an anchor chain, is located below the float. One end of the anchor chain is attached to the anchor body, and the other end is attached to the bottom of the buoy. The marker body is mounted above the float, and the lighting system, control system, and power supply system are all fixedly mounted on the marker body. The marker body includes a four-pronged bracket that is securely fastened to the upper side wall of the buoy. A container is supported above the four-pronged bracket by four sets of support columns, with load-bearing plates welded between the four sets of support columns. One side of the container has an angle iron support and a rain shield, while the other side has a side bracket. A light fixture is installed on the top of the container. The lighting system includes a warning light and a dual-color LED light panel. The power supply system includes a photovoltaic panel.
[0007] Furthermore, the circumference of the float is provided with an anti-collision structure; the anti-collision structure consists of a hoop, connecting plates, and a buffer ring tube; wherein, the hoop is tightly fastened to the float, and three sets of connecting plates of equal length are welded evenly and in a radiating pattern on the outer side of the hoop, and the outermost end of each set of connecting plates is welded to the buffer ring tube.
[0008] Furthermore, the warning light is mounted on a lamp holder, and a cylindrical lampshade is installed inside the lamp holder, with the warning light located inside the cylindrical lampshade.
[0009] Furthermore, the top of the target body is provided with a support platform; the support platform consists of an installation frame, a supporting horizontal plate, a lampshade retaining ring, side wing support plates, a fixing ring plate, and an antenna fixing ring; the photovoltaic panel is fixedly installed on the installation frame, the supporting horizontal plate is fixed inside the installation frame, the bottom of the photovoltaic panel rests on the supporting horizontal plate, a lampshade retaining ring is provided below the supporting horizontal plate, and the upper end of the cylindrical lampshade is locked in the lampshade retaining ring; the bottom of the installation frame is supported on the fixing ring plate by four sets of side wing support plates, and the fixing ring plate is fixed to the top of the target body by bolts; an antenna fixing ring is provided on one side of the installation frame.
[0010] Furthermore, the dual-color LED light panel consists of four sets; the back of the dual-color LED light panel is fixed to the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is fixed to two support columns on both sides by bolts; the four sets of dual-color LED light panels are arranged at 90 degrees to each other and face four different horizontal directions.
[0011] Furthermore, the control system includes a lighting controller; the lighting controller is fixed on an angle iron support, the rain cover shields the top of the lighting controller, a signal receiving antenna is connected to the top of the lighting controller, the upper end of the signal receiving antenna protrudes from the rain cover and passes through the antenna fixing ring; the lighting controller is electrically connected to a warning light and a dual-color LED light panel.
[0012] Furthermore, the power supply system also includes a wind power receiver; the wind power receiver is fixed on a side support; the photovoltaic panel and the wind power receiver are connected to an energy converter via transmission lines, the energy converter is installed and fixed inside the cabin, and the energy converter is connected to a battery via transmission lines, the battery being fixed to a load-bearing plate.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model is equipped with four sets of dual-color LED light panels, which are arranged at a 90-degree angle to each other and face four different horizontal directions, so as to ensure that ships passing by in all directions can see them clearly; the dual-color LED light panels have the function of emitting red or green light, and can achieve constant light or strobe state according to the received instructions; the strobe frequency will change flexibly according to the received instructions, and by adjusting the color and frequency of the light, a clear message can be conveyed to passing ships.
[0015] 2. This utility model is equipped with a wind power receiver, which serves as a supplement to the photovoltaic panel's absorption of solar energy for power generation. The wind power receiver can convert the acquired wind energy into electrical energy through an energy converter and store it in a battery. In this way, the problem of navigation marks being unable to operate stably for a long time due to insufficient solar energy acquired during continuous cloudy days can be effectively avoided.
[0016] 3. This utility model is equipped with an anti-collision structure, the main function of which is to resist the collision damage that may be caused by small boats passing near the navigation mark; when a boat collides with the navigation mark, the first thing to come into contact with is the buffer ring tube. At this time, the entire navigation mark will be pushed backward. The buffer ring tube and the connecting long plate can absorb most of the impact energy, thereby protecting the electronic equipment inside the navigation mark from damage and effectively reducing economic losses. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning support structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the waterborne part of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the standard body of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support platform of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:
[0023] 10. Anchoring system; 11. Anchor body; 12. Anchor chain; 20. Float; 21. Buoy; 22. Ballast; 30. Collision protection structure; 31. Hoop; 32. Connecting long plate; 33. Buffer ring pipe; 40. Target body; 41. Four-jaw bracket; 42. Support column; 43. Load-bearing plate; 44. Container; 45. Angle iron support; 46. Rain shelter; 47. Side support; 48. Lamp holder; 50. Lighting system; 51. Cylindrical lampshade 52. Dual-color LED light panel; 53. Mounting plate; 60. Control system; 61. Signal receiving antenna; 62. Lighting controller; 70. Power supply system; 71. Photovoltaic panel; 72. Support platform; 721. Mounting frame; 722. Supporting cross plate; 723. Lampshade retaining ring; 724. Side wing support plate; 725. Fixing ring plate; 726. Antenna fixing ring; 73. Wind receiver; 74. Energy converter; 75. Battery. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0025] Example:
[0026] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown:
[0027] This utility model provides a multifunctional port navigation mark, which consists of an anchoring system 10, a float 20, a marker 40, a lighting system 50, a control system 60, and a power supply system 70. The float 20 includes a cylindrical buoy 21 with a hollow internal structure, and a ballast 22 is placed at the bottom of the cavity. The anchoring system 10 is located below the float 20, and the anchoring system 10 consists of an anchor body 11 and an anchor chain 12. One end of the anchor chain 12 is attached to the anchor body 11, and the other end is attached to the bottom of the buoy 21. The marker 40 is installed above the float 20. The lighting system 50, control system 60, and power supply system 70 are also included. The control system 60 and the power supply system 70 are both fixedly installed on the target body 40; the target body 40 includes a four-claw bracket 41, which is fastened to the side wall of the upper end of the float 21 for fixation. The four-claw bracket 41 is supported by four sets of support columns 42 above the four-claw bracket 41, and a load-bearing plate 43 is welded between the four sets of support columns 42; one side of the target body 44 is provided with an angle iron support 45 and a rain shield 46, and the other side is provided with a side bracket 47. A lamp holder 48 is installed on the top of the target body 44; the lighting system 50 includes a warning light and a dual-color LED light panel 52; the power supply system 70 includes a photovoltaic panel 71.
[0028] Among them, such as Figure 2As shown, a collision protection structure 30 is provided around the circumference of the float 20. The collision protection structure 30 consists of a hoop 31, connecting plates 32, and a buffer ring tube 33. The hoop 31 is tightly fastened to the float 21. Three sets of connecting plates 32 of equal length are welded evenly and in a radiating pattern on the outer side of the hoop 31. The outermost end of each set of connecting plates 32 is welded to the buffer ring tube 33. The collision protection structure is used to resist collision damage that may be caused by small boats passing near the buoy. When a boat first hits the buffer ring tube 33, it will push the buoy backward and absorb most of the impact energy through the buffer ring tube 33 and the connecting plates 32, protecting the electronic equipment of the buoy from damage.
[0029] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the warning light is mounted on the lamp holder 48, and a cylindrical lampshade 51 is installed inside the lamp holder 48, with the warning light located inside the cylindrical lampshade 51; the top of the sign body 40 is provided with a support platform 72; as shown Figure 5 As shown, the support platform 72 consists of a mounting frame 721, a supporting cross plate 722, a lampshade retaining ring 723, a side wing support plate 724, a fixing ring plate 725, and an antenna fixing ring 726; as Figure 3 As shown, the photovoltaic panel 71 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 721. A supporting horizontal plate 722 is fixed inside the mounting frame 721, and the bottom of the photovoltaic panel 71 rests against the supporting horizontal plate 722. Figure 5 As shown, a lampshade retaining ring 723 is provided below the supporting horizontal plate 722, and the upper end of the cylindrical lampshade 51 is secured in the lampshade retaining ring 723; the mounting frame 721 is supported on the fixing ring plate 725 by four sets of side wing support plates 724, and the fixing ring plate 725 is fixed to the top of the target body 40 by bolts; an antenna fixing ring 726 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 721; at night or in low visibility weather, the warning light is used to remind passing ships of their routes; the warning light cover is inside the cylindrical lampshade 51, and the upper end of the cylindrical lampshade 51 is fixed by the bracket 72.
[0030] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, there are four sets of dual-color LED light panels 52; the back of the dual-color LED light panels 52 is fixed to the mounting plate 53, and the mounting plate 53 is fixed to two support columns 42 on both sides by bolts; the four sets of dual-color LED light panels 52 are arranged at 90 degrees to each other and face four different horizontal directions; the dual-color LED light panels 52 can emit red or green light, and can be constantly lit or flashing according to the received instructions. The flashing frequency varies with the received instructions and can express different information to passing ships.
[0031] Among them, such as Figure 3As shown, the control system 60 includes a light controller 62; the light controller 62 is fixed on the angle iron support 45, the rain cover 46 covers the light controller 62, and a signal receiving antenna 61 is connected to the top of the light controller 62. The upper end of the signal receiving antenna 61 protrudes from the rain cover 46 and passes through the antenna fixing ring 726; the light controller 62 is connected to the warning light and the dual-color LED light panel 52 by means of electrical control; after the main control console receives the information that the ship has arrived at the route of the navigation mark, it sends a command signal to the navigation mark located on the route. After the navigation mark's light controller 62 captures the command signal through the signal receiving antenna 61, it controls the dual-color LED light panel 52 to send light prompt information to the passing ships.
[0032] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the power supply system 70 also includes a wind receiver 73; the wind receiver 73 is fixed on the side bracket 47; the photovoltaic panel 71 and the wind receiver 73 are connected to the energy converter 74 through a transmission line, the energy converter 74 is installed and fixed inside the cabin 44, the energy converter 74 is connected to the storage battery 75 through a transmission line, and the storage battery 75 is fixed on the load-bearing plate 43; the wind receiver 73, as a supplement to the solar energy absorbed by the photovoltaic panel 71, converts the obtained wind energy into electricity through the energy converter 74 and stores it in the storage battery 75, so as to avoid the fact that the solar energy obtained by the navigation beacon is insufficient to support its long-term operation during continuous cloudy days.
[0033] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:
[0034] In this invention, the float 20 provides buoyancy support for the navigation mark on the water surface; the anchoring system 10 positions the navigation mark within the shipping lanes; the anti-collision structure 30 provides cushioning protection for the navigation mark when struck by small vessels; the power supply system 70 absorbs solar energy through photovoltaic panels 71 and wind energy through wind receivers 73, converting the acquired energy into electrical energy through an energy converter 74 and storing it in a battery 75 to power the lighting system 50 and the control system 60; at night or in low visibility conditions, the central control station issues commands to the navigation mark, and the navigation mark... After the light controller 62 captures the command signal through the signal receiving antenna 61, it controls the warning light to turn on. After the main control console receives the information that the ship has arrived at the route where the navigation mark is located, it sends a command signal to the navigation mark located on the route. After the navigation mark's light controller 62 captures the command signal through the signal receiving antenna 61, it controls the dual-color LED light panel 52 to send light prompt information to passing ships. The dual-color LED light panel 52 can emit red or green light, and it can be constantly lit or flashing according to the received command. The flashing frequency varies with the received command, and different information can be expressed to passing ships.
[0035] Any aspects of this utility model not described in detail are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A multi-functional harbor navigation mark, characterized by: The navigation mark is composed of an anchoring system (10), a floating body (20), a marker body (40), a light system (50), a control system (60) and a power supply system (70); the floating body (20) comprises a cylindrical float (21), the inside of the float (21) is a hollow structure, and a ballast (22) is arranged at the bottom of the hollow structure; the anchoring system (10) is arranged below the floating body (20), the anchoring system (10) is composed of an anchor body (11) and an anchor chain (12), one end of the anchor chain (12) is connected to the anchor body (11), and the other end is connected to the bottom of the float (21); the marker body (40) is arranged above the floating body (20), and the light system (50), the control system (60) and the power supply system (70) are fixedly arranged on the marker body (40); the marker body (40) comprises a four-jaw clamping seat (41), the four-jaw clamping seat (41) is tightly clamped on the side wall of the upper end of the float (21) to be fixed, four groups of supporting columns (42) are arranged above the four-jaw clamping seat (41) to support a square cabin (44), and a load bearing plate (43) is welded between the four groups of supporting columns (42); an angle iron support (45) and a rain shield (46) are arranged on one side of the square cabin (44), a side support (47) is arranged on the other side of the square cabin (44), and a lamp holder (48) is arranged on the top of the square cabin (44); the light system (50) comprises a warning light and a double-color LED light plate (52); and the power supply system (70) comprises a photovoltaic panel (71).
2. A multi-functional harbour navigation mark as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The floating body (20) is provided with a collision prevention structure (30) around the circumference; the collision prevention structure (30) is composed of a hoop (31), a connecting long plate (32) and a buffer ring pipe (33); the hoop (31) is tightly clamped on the float (21), and three groups of connecting long plates (32) of equal length are evenly and divergently welded on the outer side of the hoop (31), and the outermost end of each group of connecting long plates (32) is welded on the buffer ring pipe (33).
3. A multi-functional harbor navigation mark according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warning light is arranged on the lamp holder (48), a cylindrical lampshade (51) is arranged in the lamp holder (48), and the warning light is arranged in the cylindrical lampshade (51).
4. A multi-functional harbor navigation mark according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support table (72) is arranged on the top of the marker body (40); the support table (72) is composed of a mounting frame (721), a supporting horizontal plate (722), a lampshade clamping ring (723), a side wing support plate (724), a fixed ring plate (725) and an antenna fixing ring (726); the photovoltaic panel (71) is fixedly arranged on the mounting frame (721), the supporting horizontal plate (722) is fixedly arranged in the mounting frame (721), the photovoltaic panel (71) is supported on the supporting horizontal plate (722), the lampshade clamping ring (723) is arranged below the supporting horizontal plate (722), and the upper end of the cylindrical lampshade (51) is clamped in the lampshade clamping ring (723); the mounting frame (721) is supported on the fixed ring plate (725) through four groups of side wing support plates (724), the fixed ring plate (725) is fixedly arranged on the top of the marker body (40) through bolts, and the antenna fixing ring (726) is arranged on one side of the mounting frame (721).
5. A multi-functional harbor navigation mark according to claim 1, characterized in that: The double-color LED lamp plate (52) has four groups in common; the back of the double-color LED lamp plate (52) is fixed on the mounting plate (53), the mounting plate (53) is fixed on the two supporting columns (42) through bolts on both sides; the four groups of double-color LED lamp plates (52) are ninety degrees apart and face four different horizontal directions respectively.
6. A multi-functional harbor navigation mark according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system (60) comprises a light controller (62); the light controller (62) is fixed on the angle iron support (45), the rain shield (46) is shielded above the light controller (62), a signal receiving antenna (61) is connected above the light controller (62), the upper end of the signal receiving antenna (61) is exposed from the rain shield (46) and penetrates through the antenna fixing ring (726); the light controller (62) is connected with the warning light and the double-color LED lamp plate (52) through an electric control mode.
7. A multi-functional harbor navigation mark according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply system (70) further comprises a wind power receiver (73); the wind power receiver (73) is fixed on the side support (47); the photovoltaic panel (71) and the wind power receiver (73) are connected to the energy converter (74) through a transmission line, the energy converter (74) is installed and fixed in the shelter (44), the energy converter (74) is connected to the storage battery (75) through a power transmission line, and the storage battery (75) is fixed on the load-bearing plate (43).