Intelligent buoy device for measuring flow velocity of river channel
By designing buffer and sealing components on the river flow velocity measuring buoy, the problems of easy damage and poor sealing of the buoy were solved, achieving higher stability and protection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing river flow velocity measuring buoys are easily damaged when encountering reefs or schools of fish, lack protective features, resulting in poor stability, and the top is not sealed, allowing rainwater to easily enter and damage GNSS equipment.
A smart buoy device was designed, comprising a buffer assembly and a sealing assembly. The buffer assembly provides collision buffering through an arc-shaped baffle, a rotating plate, and a buffer spring, while the sealing assembly improves sealing performance through a square airbag and a sealing cap.
It improves the stability and sealing of the buoy during collisions, prevents equipment damage, and enhances its protective capabilities during use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field, specifically to an intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity. Background Technology
[0002] River flow measurement is an important task for water conservancy departments, and the surface velocity of a river section is usually determined using the buoy flow measurement method. Existing buoy flow measurement methods calculate the surface velocity by placing a marker floating on the water surface and using the time it takes for the buoy to move at a fixed distance.
[0003] Application number "CN202222153603.8" describes a channel surface current velocity and direction observation buoy that supports multiple measurement methods. It includes a float for drifting; an instrument compartment for holding measuring instruments is mounted on the top of the float via an equipment bracket; and a counterweight is fixed to the bottom of the equipment bracket, passing through the float and secured via a detachable connecting pipe. This observation buoy can support multiple different measurement methods to measure channel surface current velocity and direction, and its simple structure and ease of use effectively improve measurement efficiency.
[0004] The above-mentioned equipment also has some problems in use: the buoy does not have anti-collision function, which makes it easy for the device to be damaged internally when it encounters reefs or schools of fish in the water, resulting in significant economic losses. It has poor stability and protection function in use, and its top is not sealed. During long-term use and rain, rainwater can enter the GNSS equipment through the gaps and cause damage. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the problems of the aforementioned buoys lacking anti-collision capabilities, making them susceptible to internal damage from impacts with rocks or schools of fish, resulting in significant economic losses, poor stability, inadequate protection, and lack of sealing at the top, allowing rainwater to enter and damage the GNSS equipment during prolonged use and exposure to rain; the purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent buoy device for measuring river current velocity.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity, comprising a float body, a counterweight fixedly provided on the lower surface of the float body, an instrument compartment fixedly provided on the upper surface of the float body, a compartment cover groove provided on the upper surface of the instrument compartment, a compartment cover body installed in the compartment cover groove, a buffer assembly fixedly provided on the lower surface of the float body, and a sealing assembly connected to both the instrument compartment and the compartment cover body;
[0007] The buffer assembly includes a vertical plate and an arc-shaped baffle. The vertical plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the float. A first extension block is fixedly provided on one side of the vertical plate. A fixing rod is fixedly provided between the first extension blocks. A slider is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixing rod. A first buffer spring is fixedly provided between the first extension block and the slider. A rotating plate is rotatably provided on one side of the slider. A second extension block is fixedly provided on one side of the arc-shaped baffle. The other end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the second extension block. A cylinder is fixedly provided on one side of the vertical plate. A second buffer spring is fixedly provided inside the cylinder. A round block is fixedly provided at the other end of the second buffer spring. The round block slides against the inner surface of the cylinder. A connecting rod is fixedly provided on one side of the round block. The end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped baffle. A fixing block is fixedly provided on one side of the chamber cover body. A fixing groove is opened on the upper surface of the instrument chamber. The fixing block movably fits against the inner surface of the fixing groove. A bolt is threaded into the fixing block. The end of the bolt is threaded into the inside of the instrument chamber.
[0008] Preferably, the sealing assembly includes a sealing groove, a square airbag is fixedly provided inside the cover body, an air guide tube is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the square airbag, the air guide tube penetrates the cover body, a sealing cap is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the air guide tube, the sealing groove is opened in the cover groove, and the square airbag is movably fitted with the inner surface of the sealing groove.
[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0010] 1. When this utility model collides, it first contacts the arc-shaped baffle. The arc-shaped baffle is subjected to force, which causes the rotating plate to rotate. The slider moves along the slide groove, the connecting rod moves, and the round block moves along the inner surface of the cylinder. The first buffer spring and the second buffer spring are compressed by force respectively. Under the influence of the first buffer spring and the second buffer spring, a certain buffering force can be formed, which improves the protection of the equipment and enhances the stability during the collision process.
[0011] 2. This utility model allows the sealing cap to be rotated to detach from the air duct. Then, an inflation tool can be used to inflate the square airbag. After the square airbag expands, it enters the sealing groove, which can block the gap after the two are connected, thus improving the sealing performance of the connection. Attached Figure Description
[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bin cover body of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical plate structure of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Float; 11. Counterweight; 2. Instrument compartment; 21. Compartment cover body; 211. Lifting rod; 22. Fixing block; 23. Bolt; 24. Fixing groove; 25. Compartment cover groove; 3. Buffer assembly; 31. Vertical plate; 32. First extension block; 33. Fixing rod; 34. First buffer spring; 35. Sliding block; 36. Rotating plate; 351. Slide groove; 37. Second extension block; 38. Arc-shaped baffle; 39. Cylinder; 391. Second buffer spring; 392. Circular block; 393. Connecting rod; 4. Sealing assembly; 41. Square airbag; 42. Air duct; 43. Sealing cap; 44. Circular groove; 45. Sealing groove. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] Example: Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides an intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity, including a float 1, a counterweight 11 fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the float 1, an instrument compartment 2 fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the float 1, a GNSS receiver inside the instrument compartment 2, a compartment cover groove 25 opened on the upper surface of the instrument compartment 2, a compartment cover body 21 installed in the compartment cover groove 25, a buffer assembly 3 fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the float 1, and sealing assemblies 4 connected to both the instrument compartment 2 and the compartment cover body 21. The flow velocity is measured by the GNSS receiver inside the instrument compartment 2, and then the compartment cover body 21 can be placed into the compartment cover groove 25 by the lifting rod 211, the fixing block 22 enters the fixing groove 24, and is connected by bolts 23.
[0021] The buffer assembly 3 includes a vertical plate 31 and an arc-shaped baffle 38. The vertical plate 31 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the float 1. A first extension block 32 is fixedly provided on one side of the vertical plate 31. A fixing rod 33 is fixedly provided between the first extension blocks 32. A slider 35 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixing rod 33. A first buffer spring 34 is fixedly provided between the first extension block 32 and the slider 35. A rotating plate 36 is rotatably provided on one side of the slider 35. A second extension block 37 is fixedly provided on one side of the arc-shaped baffle 38. The other end of the rotating plate 36 is rotatably connected to the second extension block 37. A cylinder 39 is fixedly provided on one side of the vertical plate 31. A second buffer spring 391 is fixedly provided inside the cylinder 39. A circular block 392 is fixedly provided at the other end. The circular block 392 slides against the inner surface of the cylinder 39. A connecting rod 393 is fixedly provided on one side of the circular block 392. The end of the connecting rod 393 is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped baffle 38. A lifting rod 211 is fixedly provided on the cover body 21. When a collision occurs, it first contacts the arc-shaped baffle 38. The arc-shaped baffle 38 is subjected to force, which causes the rotating plate 36 to rotate. The slider 35 moves along the slide groove 351, the connecting rod 393 moves, and the circular block 392 moves along the inner surface of the cylinder 39. The first buffer spring 34 and the second buffer spring 391 are compressed by force respectively. Under the influence of the first buffer spring 34 and the second buffer spring 391, a certain buffer force can be formed to improve the stability during the collision process.
[0022] A groove 351 is provided on one side of the vertical plate 31. The slider 35 slides and fits against the inner surface of the groove 351, improving the stability of the slider 35 when it moves. A fixing block 22 is fixedly provided on one side of the cover body 21. A fixing groove 24 is provided on the upper surface of the instrument compartment 2. The fixing block 22 moves and fits against the inner surface of the fixing groove 24. A bolt 23 is threaded into the fixing block 22. The end of the bolt 23 is threaded into the inside of the instrument compartment 2, which facilitates the installation of the cover body 21.
[0023] The sealing assembly 4 includes a sealing groove 45. A square airbag 41 is fixedly installed inside the cover body 21. An air guide tube 42 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the square airbag 41. The air guide tube 42 passes through the cover body 21. A sealing cap 43 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the air guide tube 42. The sealing groove 45 is opened in the cover groove 25. The sealing cap 43 and the air guide tube 42 are connected by internal and external threads. The square airbag 41 is movably fitted to the inner surface of the sealing groove 45. The sealing cap 43 can be rotated to detach it from the air guide tube 42. Then, an inflation tool can be used to inflate the square airbag 41. After the square airbag 41 expands, it enters the sealing groove 45, which can block the gap after the two are connected and improve the sealing performance of the connection.
[0024] A circular groove 44 is provided on the upper surface of the cover body 21. The air guide pipe 42 passes through the circular groove 44. The sealing cap 43 is set in the circular groove 44 to prevent the sealing cap 43 from protruding and improve the aesthetics of the equipment.
[0025] Working principle: This utility model measures the flow velocity using a GNSS receiver inside the instrument compartment 2. Then, the compartment cover body 21 can be placed into the compartment cover groove 25 using the lifting rod 211, and the fixing block 22 can be inserted into the fixing groove 24. After being connected by bolts 23, the sealing cap 43 can be rotated to detach it from the air duct 42. Then, the square airbag 41 can be inflated using an inflation tool. After the square airbag 41 expands, it enters the sealing groove 45, which can block the gap after the two are connected, improving the sealing performance of the connection.
[0026] When a collision occurs, the object first comes into contact with the arc-shaped baffle 38. The arc-shaped baffle 38 is subjected to force, which causes the rotating plate 36 to rotate. The slider 35 moves along the slide groove 351, the connecting rod 393 moves, and the round block 392 moves along the inner surface of the cylinder 39. The first buffer spring 34 and the second buffer spring 391 are compressed by force respectively. Under the influence of the first buffer spring 34 and the second buffer spring 391, a certain buffering force can be formed, which improves the stability during the collision process.
[0027] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.
Claims
1. A smart buoy device for measuring river flow velocity, comprising a buoy (1), characterized in that, A counterweight (11) is fixedly provided on the lower surface of the float (1), an instrument compartment (2) is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the float (1), a compartment cover groove (25) is provided on the upper surface of the instrument compartment (2), a compartment cover body (21) is installed in the compartment cover groove (25), a buffer assembly (3) is fixedly provided on the lower surface of the float (1), and a sealing assembly (4) is connected to both the instrument compartment (2) and the compartment cover body (21). The buffer assembly (3) includes a vertical plate (31) and an arc-shaped baffle (38). The vertical plate (31) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the float (1). A first extension block (32) is fixedly provided on one side of the vertical plate (31). A fixing rod (33) is fixedly provided between the first extension blocks (32). A slider (35) is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixing rod (33). A first buffer spring (34) is fixedly provided between the first extension block (32) and the slider (35). A rotating plate (36) is rotatably provided on one side of the slider (35). One side of the arc-shaped baffle (38) is... A second extension block (37) is fixedly provided on the side. The other end of the rotating plate (36) is rotatably connected to the second extension block (37). A cylinder (39) is fixedly provided on one side of the vertical plate (31). A second buffer spring (391) is fixedly provided inside the cylinder (39). A round block (392) is fixedly provided at the other end of the second buffer spring (391). The round block (392) slides against the inner surface of the cylinder (39). A connecting rod (393) is fixedly provided on one side of the round block (392). The end of the connecting rod (393) is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped baffle (38).
2. The intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (4) includes a sealing groove (45). A square airbag (41) is fixedly provided inside the cover body (21). An air guide tube (42) is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the square airbag (41). The air guide tube (42) passes through the cover body (21). A sealing cap (43) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the air guide tube (42). The sealing groove (45) is opened in the cover groove (25). The square airbag (41) is in contact with the inner surface of the sealing groove (45).
3. The intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A groove (351) is provided on one side of the vertical plate (31), and the slider (35) slides and fits against the inner surface of the groove (351).
4. The intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing block (22) is fixedly provided on one side of the cover body (21), and a fixing groove (24) is provided on the upper surface of the instrument compartment (2). The fixing block (22) is in contact with the inner surface of the fixing groove (24). A bolt (23) is threaded into the fixing block (22), and the end of the bolt (23) is threaded into the inside of the instrument compartment (2).
5. The intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A lifting rod (211) is fixedly provided on the cover body (21).
6. The intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing cap (43) and the air duct (42) are connected by internal and external threads.
7. The intelligent buoy device for measuring river flow velocity as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the cover body (21) is provided with a circular groove (44), the air guide pipe (42) passes through the circular groove (44), and the sealing cap (43) is set in the circular groove (44).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Channel surface flow velocity and flow direction observation buoy supporting multiple measurement modes
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