Floating ball for marine environment detection

Abstract

The utility model discloses a floating ball for marine environment detection, which is characterized by comprising a floating component and wave energy power supply equipment, the floating assembly is provided with a sealed cavity, electricity storage equipment and a processor are arranged in the sealed cavity, the wave energy power supply equipment is arranged on the floating assembly, the wave energy power supply equipment is electrically connected with the electricity storage equipment, and the electricity storage equipment is electrically connected with the processor. The device can provide electric energy supplement for a long time in typhoon and rainy days.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of marine environmental monitoring, and in particular, it is a buoy for marine environmental monitoring. Background Technology

[0002] Marine environmental monitoring is used for marine ecological environment protection, and buoys are usually required in the field of marine environmental monitoring.

[0003] Due to the unique marine environment, it is difficult to provide power to various detection devices. Therefore, the existing technology usually involves installing solar panels inside the buoy to convert light energy into electrical energy. However, the weather at sea is unpredictable, and the solar panels cannot provide power during typhoons or rainy days. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a buoy for marine environmental monitoring that can provide long-term power replenishment during typhoons and rainy days.

[0005] The technical solutions for achieving the above objectives include the following:

[0006] A buoy for marine environmental monitoring includes: a floating component and a wave energy power supply device; the floating component has a sealed cavity, in which an energy storage device and a processor are disposed; the wave energy power supply device is disposed on the floating component, and the wave energy power supply device and the energy storage device are electrically connected; the energy storage device is electrically connected to the processor.

[0007] In some embodiments, the wave energy power supply device includes: a plurality of ceramic piezoelectric plates and an energy collector; the plurality of ceramic piezoelectric plates are evenly arranged on the floating assembly, the ceramic piezoelectric plates and the energy collector are electrically connected, and the energy collector is electrically connected to an energy storage device.

[0008] In some embodiments, the ceramic piezoelectric plate includes: a base layer, a piezoelectric ceramic layer, and a protective layer; the piezoelectric ceramic layer is disposed on the base layer, the protective layer is disposed on the outer side of the piezoelectric ceramic layer and the base layer, and the piezoelectric ceramic layer is electrically connected to an energy collector.

[0009] In some embodiments, the angle between the ceramic piezoelectric plate and the vertical direction is 20° to 60°.

[0010] In some embodiments, the floating assembly includes: an outer shell and an inner shell; the outer shell surrounds the inner shell to form a sealed cavity, the energy storage device and the processor are both disposed inside the inner shell, the wave energy power supply device and the motion drive device are both disposed on the inner shell, and the wave energy power supply device and the motion drive device are both sealed to the outer shell.

[0011] In some embodiments, the floating assembly is provided with a motion drive device, the motion drive device including: a servo motor, the servo motor and the floating assembly being sealed together, the floating assembly being spherical, the center of the sphere being on the axis of the servo motor, and the servo motor being electrically connected to a processor.

[0012] In some embodiments, the energy storage device includes a battery pack disposed within the floating assembly, and the wave energy power supply device and the processor are both electrically connected to the battery pack.

[0013] In some embodiments, a positioning device is provided on the floating component, the positioning device and the wave energy power supply device are symmetrically arranged, and the positioning device is electrically connected to the processor.

[0014] In some embodiments, the positioning device includes: a GPS or BeiDou module and an antenna; the GPS or BeiDou module is disposed within a floating assembly, the antenna is disposed on the floating assembly, the antenna is electrically connected to the GPS or BeiDou module, and the GPS or BeiDou module is electrically connected to a processor.

[0015] In some embodiments, the floating assembly is further provided with a first solar panel and a second solar panel, which are symmetrically arranged and both are electrically connected to the energy storage device.

[0016] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages and effects: by setting up a wave energy power supply device, it is possible to generate electricity by utilizing the wave motion of seawater, and is no longer limited by the weather conditions of the ocean to replenish the power. It can also provide long-term power replenishment during typhoons and rainy days. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific examples of the technical solutions described in this utility model, and together with the detailed embodiments, form part of the specification, serving to explain the technical solutions, principles, and effects of this utility model.

[0018] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the same reference numerals in different figures represent the same or similar technical features, and different reference numerals may be used to represent the same or similar technical features.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the ceramic piezoelectric plate according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Floating component; 11. Outer shell; 12. Inner shell; 2. Wave energy power supply equipment; 21. Ceramic piezoelectric plate; 211. Base layer; 212. Piezoelectric ceramic layer; 213. Protective layer; 22. Energy collector; 3. Motion drive equipment; 31. Servo motor; 4. Battery pack; 5. Processor; 6. Positioning device; 61. GPS or Beidou module; 62. Antenna; 7. First solar panel; 8. Second solar panel. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this document are for distinguishing names only and do not represent a specific number or order.

[0027] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the term “and / or” as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0028] It should be noted that when a component is considered "fixed" to another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "mounted" on another component, it can be directly mounted on the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "placed" on another component, it can be directly placed on the other component or there can be an intervening component.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a buoy for marine environmental monitoring, including: a floating component 1, a wave energy power supply device 2, and a motion drive device 3; the floating component 1 has a sealed cavity, and a power storage device and a processor 5 are disposed in the sealed cavity; the wave energy power supply device 2 and the motion drive device 3 are both disposed on the floating component 1; the wave energy power supply device 2 and the power storage device are electrically connected; and the power storage device and the motion drive device 3 are both electrically connected to the processor 5.

[0031] In practical applications, the floating component 1 can be made of materials such as plastic or rubber to float on the sea surface. The sealed space formed by the floating component 1 protects the electronic components such as the energy storage device and processor 5 installed inside, preventing seawater from entering and affecting the working performance of the electronic components. Since the wave motion of seawater generates transverse or longitudinal waves, the wave energy power supply device 2 can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and output this electrical energy to the energy storage device for storage and backup. It can also provide power supplementation during typhoons and cloudy days. With the setting of the motion drive device 3, the floating component 1 can be driven to move on the sea surface, so as to more flexibly detect the marine environment. The processor 5 can use chips such as CPUs and microcontrollers to control the motion drive device 3.

[0032] Furthermore, the wave energy power supply device 2 includes: multiple ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 and an energy collector 22; the multiple ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 are evenly arranged on the floating component 1, the ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 and the energy collector 22 are electrically connected, and the energy collector 22 is electrically connected to the energy storage device.

[0033] In practical applications, the number of ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 can be adjusted according to the size of the floating assembly 1, such as setting 4, 6, or 8. Multiple ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 are evenly arranged around the motion drive device 3. The evenly arranged multiple ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 improve the balance of the floating assembly 1. The ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 directly convert the wave energy of the transverse and longitudinal waves of the ocean into electrical energy. The energy collector 22 collects the electrical energy generated by all the ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 and outputs it to the energy storage device for storage. The length of the ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 is 2 to 3 meters. Using extra-long ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 can increase the power supply and can also reduce shock during strong winds and waves.

[0034] Furthermore, the ceramic piezoelectric plate 21 includes: a base layer 211, a piezoelectric ceramic layer 212, and a protective layer 213; the piezoelectric ceramic layer 212 is disposed on the base layer 211, the protective layer 213 is disposed on the outer side of the piezoelectric ceramic layer 212 and the base layer 211, and the piezoelectric ceramic layer 212 is electrically connected to the energy collector 22.

[0035] In practical applications, the base layer 211 is a metal base layer 211, which can be etched to achieve electrical connection between the piezoelectric ceramic layer 212 and the energy collector 22. When the piezoelectric ceramic layer 212 is subjected to pressure, a voltage will appear between its two end faces. The wave motion of the seawater causes the floating component 1 to swing laterally or longitudinally on the sea surface, which drives the piezoelectric ceramic layer 212 to twist. The piezoelectric ceramic layer 212 generates voltage and current. After collecting the electrical energy, the micro energy collector 22 outputs it to the energy storage device for storage and backup.

[0036] Furthermore, the angle between the ceramic piezoelectric plate 21 and the vertical direction is 20° to 60°, such as 25°, 35°, 45°, etc. The angle of each ceramic piezoelectric plate can be different, that is, the ceramic piezoelectric plate 21 is tilted to prevent the floating component 1 from swaying. When the floating component 1 rotates in place, the different angles of the ceramic piezoelectric plates 21 will allow the wave motion of the seawater to fully drive the ceramic piezoelectric plate 21 to twist, resulting in better wave energy collection.

[0037] Furthermore, the floating component 1 includes: an outer shell 11 and an inner shell 12; the outer shell 11 surrounds the inner shell 12 to form a sealed cavity, the energy storage device and the processor 5 are both disposed inside the inner shell 12, the wave energy power supply device 2 and the motion drive device 3 are both disposed on the inner shell 12, and the wave energy power supply device 2 and the motion drive device 3 are both sealed to the outer shell 11.

[0038] In practical applications, the floating component 1 is spherical, as are the outer shell 11 and inner shell 12. The energy harvester 22 is housed within the inner shell 12. One end of the ceramic piezoelectric plate 21 passes through the outer shell 11 and inner shell 12 sequentially and is electrically connected to the energy harvester 22, while the other end is located outside the floating component 1. Both the outer shell 11 and inner shell 12 are sealed to the ceramic piezoelectric plate 21, such as with adhesive. The outer shell 11 and inner shell 12 provide dual protection for electronic components such as the energy storage device, processor 5, and energy harvester 22.

[0039] Furthermore, the motion drive device 3 includes a servo motor 31, which is sealed to the floating assembly 1. The center of the ball in the floating assembly 1 is on the axis of the servo motor 31, and the servo motor 31 is electrically connected to the processor 5. In practical applications, the servo motor 31 can drive the floating assembly 1 to move because the center of the ball in the floating assembly 1 is on the axis of the servo motor 31, and the processor 5 controls the start and stop of the servo motor 31.

[0040] Furthermore, the energy storage device includes a battery pack 4, which is disposed within the floating assembly 1, and the wave energy power supply device 2 and the processor 5 are both electrically connected to the battery pack 4.

[0041] In practical applications, the battery pack 4 is used to store electrical energy. The energy collector 22 is electrically connected to the battery pack 4. The energy collector 22 delivers the collected electrical energy to the battery pack 4 for storage, so that it can be used as a backup.

[0042] Furthermore, a positioning device 6 is provided on the floating component 1. The positioning device 6 and the wave energy power supply device 2 are symmetrically arranged, and the positioning device 6 is electrically connected to the processor 5.

[0043] In practical applications, the position information of the floating component 1 can be obtained through the positioning device 6, which makes it easier to control the movement of the servo motor 31 based on the position information, so as to drive the floating component 1 to move towards the detection location. Furthermore, the positioning device 6 and the wave energy power supply device 2 are symmetrically arranged, which improves the balance of the buoy.

[0044] Furthermore, the positioning device 6 includes: a GPS or BeiDou module 61 and an antenna 62; the GPS or BeiDou module 61 is disposed inside the floating assembly 1, the antenna 62 is disposed on the floating assembly 1, the antenna 62 is electrically connected to the GPS or BeiDou module 61, and the GPS or BeiDou module 61 is electrically connected to the processor 5.

[0045] In practical applications, GPS or BeiDou modules can receive signals from satellites and determine the three-dimensional coordinates of the buoy in the ocean by calculating the signal transmission time and satellite position information. This allows researchers to accurately understand the buoy's position and thus conduct precise monitoring and analysis of the marine environment. Through GPS or BeiDou modules, the buoy can automatically record its position information and combine it with the collected marine environmental data to form a complete dataset.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, the difference from Embodiment 1 is that the floating component 1 is further provided with a first solar panel 7 and a second solar panel 8. The first solar panel 7 and the second solar panel 8 are symmetrically arranged, and both the first solar panel 7 and the second solar panel 8 are electrically connected to the energy storage device.

[0048] In practical applications, the first solar panel 7 and the second solar panel 8 are disposed within the inner shell 12. Due to the addition of the first solar panel 7 and the second solar panel 8 within the inner shell 12, the specific placement of the energy storage device, processor 5, and energy collector 22 within the inner shell 12 is adaptively adjusted, differing from that in Embodiment 1. The placement of the first solar panel 7 and the second solar panel 8 increases the pathways for energy conversion and the amount of collected energy. The first solar panel 7 and the second solar panel 8 are electrically connected to the battery pack 4 via the energy collector 22. The symmetrical arrangement of the first solar panel 7 and the second solar panel 8 helps the floating assembly 1 maintain balance, thereby facilitating the movement of the floating assembly 1 by the motion drive device 3.

[0049] When referencing drawings, new features are explained. To avoid redundant references to drawings that would make the description less concise, features already described will not be referenced again on the drawings if the description is clear.

[0050] The purpose of the above embodiments is to reproduce and derive the technical solution of this utility model by way of example, and to fully describe the technical solution, purpose and effect of this utility model. The purpose is to enable the public to have a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosed content of this utility model, and it is not intended to limit the protection scope of this utility model.

[0051] The above embodiments are not an exhaustive list based on the present invention, and there may be other embodiments not listed. Any substitutions and improvements made without departing from the concept of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A float ball for detecting a marine environment, characterized by The utility model relates to a wave energy power supply device and a floating assembly thereof. The floating assembly has a sealed cavity, and a power storage device and a processor are arranged in the sealed cavity. The wave energy power supply device comprises a plurality of ceramic piezoelectric plates and an electric energy collector. The ceramic piezoelectric plate comprises a base layer, a piezoelectric ceramic layer and a protective layer. The angle between the ceramic piezoelectric plate and the vertical direction is 20° to 60°.

2. The float ball for detecting a marine environment according to claim 1, wherein The floating assembly comprises an outer shell and an inner shell.

3. The float ball for detecting marine environment according to claim 1, wherein The outer shell surrounds the inner shell to form a sealed cavity.

4. A float for use in marine environmental monitoring according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that, The power storage device and the processor are arranged in the inner shell.

5. The float ball for detecting a marine environment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The wave energy power supply device and a motion driving device are arranged on the inner shell.

6. The float ball for detecting a marine environment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The wave energy power supply device and the motion driving device are in sealed connection with the outer shell.

7. The float ball for detecting a marine environment according to claim 6, wherein The motion driving device comprises a steering engine.

8. The float ball for detecting a marine environment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The steering engine is in sealed connection with the floating assembly. The floating assembly is spherical, and the spherical center of the floating assembly is on the axis of the steering engine. The steering engine is in electrical connection with the processor. The power storage device comprises a battery pack. The battery pack is arranged in the floating assembly. The wave energy power supply device and the processor are in electrical connection with the battery pack. The floating assembly is provided with a positioning device. The positioning device and the wave energy power supply device are symmetrically arranged. The positioning device is in electrical connection with the processor. The positioning device comprises a GPS module or a Beidou module and an antenna. The GPS or Beidou module is arranged in the floating assembly. The antenna is arranged on the floating assembly. The antenna is in electrical connection with the GPS or Beidou module. The GPS or Beidou module is in electrical connection with the processor. The floating assembly is further provided with a first solar panel and a second solar panel. The first solar panel and the second solar panel are symmetrically arranged. The first solar panel and the second solar panel are in electrical connection with the power storage device.

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