Water resource surveying buoy

By designing buoyancy rings, guardrails, and lifting components on hydrological and water resource survey buoys, the problem of buoys being easily impacted on the water surface was solved, the protection and sensitivity of the equipment were improved, and transportation and the position adjustment of water quality detectors were facilitated.

CN224090385UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION HYDROLOGY & WATER RESOURCES SURVEY BUREAU CHAMDO HYDROLOGY & WATER RESOURCES BRANCH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-03
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing hydrological and water resources survey buoys are easily damaged by floating objects when floating on the water surface, which affects their normal operation and service life.

Method used

A water resource survey buoy was designed, which adopts a structure including a buoyancy ring, a guardrail, a lifting assembly, and a threaded rod. The guardrail is folded and the protective plate is matched to form a protective net, which enhances the buoy's buoyancy and protective effect. The position of the water quality detector is adjusted by the lifting assembly to avoid collision damage.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the buoy equipment, reduces collision damage, enhances the buoy's sensitivity and information collection capabilities, and facilitates transportation and position adjustment of the water quality detector.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water resource surveying buoy, which belongs to the technical field of water resource surveying and comprises a buoyancy ring, four connecting plates are hinged to the surface of the buoyancy ring, the outer surface of each connecting plate is fixedly connected with a buoyancy ball, one end of each connecting plate penetrating through the corresponding buoyancy ball is fixedly connected with a protective fence, and the other end of each connecting plate penetrates through the corresponding buoyancy ball. The outer surface of the buoyancy ring is fixedly connected with a protective plate, the top of the buoyancy ring is fixedly connected with a supporting frame, the water resource surveying buoy is separated from the interiors of the two protective fences by rotating a second threaded rod, fixing between every two adjacent protective fences is relieved, and the water resource surveying buoy is used for surveying water resources. On the contrary, every two adjacent protective fences are fixed through second threaded rods, so that the effects that the size of the buoys is conveniently reduced, the workers can conveniently carry the buoys, then the protective fences are horizontally placed, and the protective fences are matched with the protective plates to form a complete protective net are achieved, and the effect of protecting the buoys is achieved; and equipment on the buoy is prevented from being damaged due to collision.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a water resources survey buoy, belonging to the field of water resources survey technology. Background Technology

[0002] Hydrological surveying plays a fundamental role in water conservancy construction. It primarily involves conducting on-site investigations and analyses of hydrological environmental factors such as topography, soil, water sources, and drainage systems to obtain scientific and quantitative data support. This data provides reasonable parameter bases and construction plans for the planning, design, and management of water conservancy projects. To locate and mark relevant monitoring equipment, a specialized device—a hydrological and water resources survey buoy—is typically used.

[0003] The existing Chinese patent publication number "CN214001975U" describes a hydrological and water resources survey buoy structure. This technology includes multiple components such as an installation plate, a floating bucket, an installation platform, and a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism consists of a fixing sleeve, a support frame, a roller, a wire rope, a connecting column, a button, a return spring, a fixing cylinder, a stabilizing cylinder, a push rod, and a compression spring, which can achieve stable installation and functional operation of the equipment to a certain extent.

[0004] However, in practical applications, the device still has some shortcomings. When the buoy is floating on the water surface, it is easily hit by floating objects. The impact of these external forces will directly affect the buoy body, which may cause equipment damage and affect its normal operation and service life. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a water resource survey buoy that achieves high sensitivity and better information collection.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a water resource survey buoy, comprising a buoyancy ring, four connecting plates hinged to the surface of the buoyancy ring, a buoyancy ball fixedly connected to the outer surface of each connecting plate, a protective railing fixedly connected to one end of each connecting plate passing through the buoyancy ball, a protective plate fixedly connected to the outer surface of the buoyancy ring, a support frame fixedly connected to the top of the buoyancy ring, a lifting assembly installed inside the support frame, and a water quality detector connected to the lifting assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, after the connecting plate rotates the guardrail 90°, a second threaded rod is threadedly connected to the contact surface of the two guardrails, and the second threaded rod fixes every two adjacent guardrails together.

[0008] Furthermore, four anchors are fixedly connected to the bottom of the buoyancy ring.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a rotating rod, a drum, and a pull rope. The rotating rod is rotatably connected to the support frame, and the outer surface of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the drum. The pull rope wound around the surface of the drum passes through the hollow end of the buoyancy ring and is fixedly connected to the water quality detector.

[0010] Furthermore, a protective sleeve is fixedly connected between the pull rope and the water quality detector, and the protective sleeve is fitted over the surface of the water quality detector.

[0011] Furthermore, a turntable is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod that passes through the support frame, and a first threaded rod is threadedly connected to the other end of the rotating rod. The outer surface of the first threaded rod is threadedly connected to the support frame, and a cross-shaped rotating cap is fixedly connected to one end of the first threaded rod that passes through the support frame.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. In this application, by rotating the second threaded rod to disengage from the interior of the two guardrails, the fixation between each pair of adjacent guardrails is released. Conversely, by using the second threaded rod to fix each pair of adjacent guardrails, the volume of the buoy is reduced, making it easier for workers to handle. Then, the guardrails are placed horizontally, and the buoy is placed in the water. The buoyancy of the buoy is enhanced by the interaction between the buoy plate and the buoy ball on the connecting plate. The horizontal placement of the guardrails and the matching of the protective plates form a complete protective net, achieving the effect of protecting the buoy and preventing the equipment on the buoy from being damaged by collisions.

[0014] 2. In this application, by rotating the cross-shaped nut, the first threaded rod is disengaged from the inside of the rotating rod, thus releasing the fixing of the rotating rod. Then, the turntable is rotated to drive the rotating rod to rotate. Rotating the rotating rod drives the drum to rotate and wind or release the pull rope, thereby pulling the pull rope up or down to move the protective cylinder and the water quality detector accordingly, so as to adjust the position of the water quality detector in the water according to the water depth. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the folded structure of the buoy of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the buoyancy ring of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Buoyancy ring; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Buoyancy ball; 4. Guardrail; 5. Guard plate; 6. Anchor body; 7. Support frame; 8. Rotating rod; 81. First threaded rod; 82. Cross rotating cap; 83. Turntable; 9. Drum; 10. Pull rope; 11. Guard cylinder; 12. Water quality detector; 13. Second threaded rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, a water resource survey buoy includes a buoyancy ring 1. Four anchor bodies 6 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the buoyancy ring 1 to increase the stability of the buoy. Four connecting plates 2 are hinged to the surface of the buoyancy ring 1 and arranged in a cross shape. A buoyancy plate is installed on the surface of each connecting plate 2 to increase the buoyancy of the buoy. A buoyancy ball 3 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of each connecting plate 2. A protective railing 4 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate 2 that passes through the buoyancy ball 3. A rubber pad is fixedly connected to the surface of the protective railing 4. A protective plate 5 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the buoyancy ring 1. The protective railing 4 and the protective plate 5 form a complete protective net to achieve the effect of protecting the buoy.

[0024] In this application, after the connecting plate 2 drives the guardrail 4 to rotate 90°, the contact surfaces of the two guardrails 4 are threaded with a second threaded rod 13. The second threaded rod 13 fixes each two adjacent guardrails 4 together. By setting the second threaded rod 13 to cooperate with the guardrail 4, the connecting plate 2 and the guardrail 4 can be folded up, reducing the volume occupied by the buoy and making it easier for staff to handle and transport the buoy.

[0025] In this application, a support frame 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the buoyancy ring 1. A lifting assembly is installed inside the support frame 7. The lifting assembly includes a rotating rod 8, a drum 9, and a pull rope 10. The rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected to the support frame 7. The outer surface of the rotating rod 8 is fixedly connected to the drum 9. The pull rope 10, which is wound around the surface of the drum 9, passes through the hollow end of the buoyancy ring 1 and is fixedly connected to the water quality detector 12. A protective cylinder 11 is fixedly connected between the pull rope 10 and the water quality detector 12. The protective cylinder 11 is fitted onto the surface of the water quality detector 12. The pull rope 10 is used to protect the water quality detector 12 from collisions in the water and also to prevent the water quality detector 12 from being entangled by aquatic plants. By setting the rotating rod 8, drum 9, pull rope 10, and protective cylinder 11 in coordination, the rotating rod 8 drives the drum 9 to rotate. The drum 9 rotates to wind or release the pull rope 10. By pulling the pull rope 10 upward or downward, the water quality detector 12 moves accordingly, thus achieving the protective effect of the protective cylinder 11 on the water quality detector 12.

[0026] In this application, a turntable 83 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 8 that passes through the support frame 7, and a first threaded rod 81 is threadedly connected to the other end of the rotating rod 8. The outer surface of the first threaded rod 81 is threadedly connected to the support frame 7, and a cross-shaped rotating cap 82 is fixedly connected to one end of the first threaded rod 81 that passes through the support frame 7. By setting the first threaded rod 81 and the cross-shaped rotating cap 82 to work together, the cross-shaped rotating cap 82 drives the first threaded rod 81 to rotate and insert into the interior of the rotating rod 8, thereby achieving the fixation of the rotating rod 8.

[0027] The implementation principle of a water resource survey buoy in this application embodiment is as follows: by rotating the second threaded rod 13 to disengage from the inside of the two protective railings 4, the fixation between each two adjacent protective railings 4 is released, then the protective railings 4 are placed horizontally, and then the buoy is placed in the water. The buoyancy of the buoy is enhanced by the cooperation between the buoyancy plate on the connecting plate 2 and the buoyancy ball 3.

[0028] Next, by placing the guardrail 4 horizontally and matching it with the guard plate 5, a complete protective net is formed, which achieves the effect of protecting the buoy and preventing the equipment on the buoy from being damaged by collision;

[0029] Rotating the cross cap 82 causes the first threaded rod 81 to disengage from the inside of the rotating rod 8, releasing the fixation of the rotating rod 8. Then, rotating the turntable 83 causes the rotating rod 8 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 8 causes the drum 9 to rotate and wind or release the pull rope 10, thereby pulling the pull rope 10 up or down and causing the protective cylinder 11 and the water quality detector 12 to move together, thus achieving the effect of the protective cylinder 11 protecting the water quality detector 12.

[0030] 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.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A water resource survey buoy, comprising a buoyancy ring (1), characterized in that: The surface of the buoyancy ring (1) is hinged with four connecting plates (2), and a buoyancy ball (3) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of each connecting plate (2). A guardrail (4) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate (2) that passes through the buoyancy ball (3). A guardrail (5) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the buoyancy ring (1). A support frame (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the buoyancy ring (1). A lifting assembly is installed inside the support frame (7), and a water quality detector (12) is connected to the lifting assembly.

2. The water resource survey buoy as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The four connecting plates (2) are arranged in a cross shape, and each connecting plate (2) has a buoyancy plate installed on its surface.

3. The water resource survey buoy as described in claim 1, characterized in that: After the connecting plate (2) drives the guardrail (4) to rotate 90°, the two guardrails (4) are connected by a second threaded rod (13) on their contact surfaces. The second threaded rod (13) fixes every two adjacent guardrails (4) together.

4. The water resource survey buoy as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the buoyancy ring (1) is fixedly connected to four anchor bodies (6).

5. The water resource survey buoy as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a rotating rod (8), a drum (9), and a pull rope (10). The rotating rod (8) is rotatably connected to the support frame (7). The outer surface of the rotating rod (8) is fixedly connected to the drum (9). The pull rope (10) wound on the surface of the drum (9) passes through the hollow end of the buoyancy ring (1) and is fixedly connected to the water quality detector (12).

6. The water resource survey buoy as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A protective tube (11) is fixedly connected between the pull rope (10) and the water quality detector (12), and the protective tube (11) is fitted onto the surface of the water quality detector (12).

7. The water resource survey buoy as described in claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the rotating rod (8) that passes through the support frame (7) is fixedly connected to a turntable (83), and the other end of the rotating rod (8) is threadedly connected to a first threaded rod (81). The outer surface of the first threaded rod (81) is threadedly connected to the support frame (7), and one end of the first threaded rod (81) that passes through the support frame (7) is fixedly connected to a cross swivel cap (82).