Buoy for real-time monitoring of water environment

By designing a buoy for real-time water environment monitoring, combined with a floating mounting ring and an anchored power supply mechanism, real-time water quality monitoring was achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and insufficient real-time performance in traditional methods, and improving the efficiency and real-time performance of water quality monitoring.

CN224117476UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14ANHUI XINUO ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional water quality monitoring methods rely on manual sampling and laboratory analysis, which are characterized by long cycles, low efficiency, and inability to achieve real-time monitoring.

Method used

Design a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment, comprising a floating mounting ring, a water quality monitoring mechanism, and an anchoring power supply mechanism. The anchoring power supply mechanism provides electrical energy, and the water quality monitoring mechanism monitors and transmits data to a remote system in real time.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time water quality monitoring, solving the problems of low efficiency and insufficient real-time performance in traditional methods, and improving the efficiency and real-time performance of water quality monitoring.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of buoys, in particular to a buoy for real-time monitoring of a water environment, which comprises a floating mounting ring, a fixed mounting tower is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the floating mounting ring, and a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed mounting tower. According to the buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment, by arranging the water quality monitoring mechanism and the anchoring power supply mechanism, when the buoy is used, electric energy is provided for the water quality monitoring mechanism through the anchoring power supply mechanism, the position, located in a water body, of the whole buoy is anchored, and then water quality data is monitored and collected in real time through the water quality monitoring mechanism; according to the water quality monitoring system, the water quality is monitored in real time through the wireless communication module, and therefore the problems that an existing water quality monitoring method depending on manual sampling and laboratory analysis is long in period, low in efficiency and incapable of achieving real-time monitoring are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of buoy technology, and in particular to a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment. Background Technology

[0002] With rapid industrialization and urbanization, water pollution has become increasingly serious. As environmental awareness continues to rise, water quality monitoring has become a key technology for maintaining water safety and promoting sustainable development. Traditional water quality monitoring methods often rely on manual sampling and laboratory analysis, which are not only time-consuming and inefficient, but also difficult to implement in real-time water quality monitoring. Therefore, a buoy for real-time water environment monitoring is needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] Existing water quality monitoring methods that rely on manual sampling and laboratory analysis suffer from technical problems such as long cycles, low efficiency, and inability to achieve real-time monitoring. This invention proposes a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment.

[0004] This utility model proposes a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment, including a floating mounting ring, a fixed mounting tower fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the floating mounting ring, and mounting plates fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed mounting tower. Multiple mounting plates are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the fixed mounting tower, and a water quality monitoring mechanism is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plates. The water quality monitoring mechanism is used for real-time monitoring of the water environment.

[0005] An anchoring power supply mechanism is provided on the lower surface of one of the mounting plates near the floating mounting ring. The anchoring power supply mechanism is used to anchor the buoy and provide power to the water quality monitoring device.

[0006] Preferably, the water quality monitoring mechanism includes a controller for water quality monitoring and control, a sensor module electrically connected to the controller, and a wireless communication module electrically connected to the controller.

[0007] Preferably, the sensor module includes a pH sensor, a dissolved oxygen sensor, a turbidity sensor, and a water level sensor, and the monitoring probes of the pH sensor, the dissolved oxygen sensor, the turbidity sensor, and the water level sensor are all located on the lower surface of the floating mounting ring.

[0008] Preferably, the pH sensor, the dissolved oxygen sensor, the turbidity sensor, and the water level sensor are all connected to the controller via an RS interface.

[0009] The wireless communication module adopts a 4G / 5G communication module, which is connected to the controller through an RS interface, and transmits data to the remote monitoring system through a wireless network.

[0010] Preferably, the anchoring power supply mechanism includes a fixed lifting ring, which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate. A first anchor chain is sleeved on the inner wall of the fixed lifting ring. A sealed mounting barrel is fixedly connected to one end of the first anchor chain. A storage battery is fixedly installed inside the sealed mounting barrel. A charging tube and a discharging tube are fixedly connected to the surface of the sealed mounting barrel.

[0011] The sealed mounting barrel is made of stainless steel and a silicone protective strip is installed inside the sealed mounting barrel.

[0012] Preferably, solar panels are fixedly mounted on the surface of the fixed mounting tower, and all three solar panels are electrically connected to the battery via cables passing through the charging pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the battery provides power to the controller, the wireless communication module, the pH sensor, the dissolved oxygen sensor, the turbidity sensor, and the water level sensor via a cable extending through a discharge tube.

[0014] Preferably, a second anchor chain is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sealed installation barrel, and an anchor body is fixedly connected to one end of the second anchor chain.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] By setting up a water quality monitoring mechanism and an anchoring power supply mechanism, the water quality monitoring mechanism is powered by the anchoring power supply mechanism during use, and the entire buoy is anchored in the water. The water quality monitoring mechanism then collects water quality data in real time and transmits it to a remote monitoring system via a wireless communication module. This achieves real-time water quality monitoring, thus solving the problems of existing water quality monitoring methods that rely on manual sampling and laboratory analysis, which are characterized by long cycles, low efficiency, and inability to achieve real-time monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the floating installation ring structure of a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the anchor structure of a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a half-sectional view of the sealed mounting bucket structure of a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This invention presents a block diagram of a water quality monitoring mechanism using a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Floating mounting ring; 2. Fixed mounting tower; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Water quality monitoring mechanism; 401. Controller; 402. Sensor module; 403. Wireless communication module; 5. Anchoring power supply mechanism; 501. Fixed lifting ring; 502. First anchor chain; 503. Sealed mounting barrel; 504. Charging tube; 505. Discharge tube; 506. Solar panel; 507. Second anchor chain; 508. Anchor body. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-5 A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment includes a floating mounting ring 1, a fixed mounting tower 2 fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the floating mounting ring 1, an mounting plate 3 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed mounting tower 2, multiple mounting plates 3 evenly distributed on the inner wall of the fixed mounting tower 2, and a water quality monitoring mechanism 4 fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate 3. The water quality monitoring mechanism 4 is used for real-time monitoring of the water environment.

[0025] An anchoring power supply mechanism 5 is provided on the lower surface of one of the mounting plates 3 near the floating mounting ring 1. The anchoring power supply mechanism 5 is used to anchor the buoy and provide power to the water quality monitoring mechanism 4.

[0026] The water quality monitoring unit 4 includes a controller 401 for water quality monitoring and control, a sensor module 402 electrically connected to the controller 401, and a wireless communication module 403 electrically connected to the controller 401.

[0027] Sensor module 402 includes a pH sensor, a dissolved oxygen sensor, a turbidity sensor, and a water level sensor. The pH sensor is model FST100-PH105. The FST100-PH105 First pH sensor uses the glass electrode method. The measuring part consists of a glass indicator electrode and a reference electrode. By measuring the potential difference of the working cell composed of the indicator electrode and the reference electrode in the solution, it realizes online monitoring of pH and temperature. It adopts a universal RS485 interface and Modbus / RTU protocol; dual high-impedance differential amplifiers, strong anti-interference, fast response speed; and easy installation with pipe threads.

[0028] The dissolved oxygen sensor is model FST100-DO106, uses RS485 communication and Modbus / RTU protocol; it can be easily connected to third-party devices such as industrial control computers, general controllers 401, recording instruments, PLCs, and DCS.

[0029] The turbidity sensor model is FST100-ZD102, which adopts the 90° scattering light principle and has a built-in temperature sensor; the protection level can reach IP68; RS485 communication, Modbus-RTU protocol; and features strong anti-interference and fast response speed.

[0030] The water level sensor is model FST700-207. The monitoring probes of the pH sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, turbidity sensor and water level sensor are all located on the lower surface of the floating mounting ring 1.

[0031] Furthermore, since the surface of water often experiences significant fluctuations in acidity and alkalinity, the pH sensor's monitoring probe is installed close to the water surface to obtain accurate information on the water's acidity and alkalinity.

[0032] Furthermore, since dissolved oxygen levels typically vary considerably in the upper layers of water, the dissolved oxygen sensor's monitoring probe is installed in the upper water layer below the floating mounting ring 1 to obtain accurate dissolved oxygen concentration readings.

[0033] Furthermore, to avoid interference from water surface fluctuations or floating objects on the buoy surface, the turbidity sensor's monitoring probe is installed in the lower underwater stable region below the floating mounting ring 1 to measure the turbidity of the water.

[0034] Furthermore, the monitoring probe of the water level sensor is installed at the bottom of the floating mounting ring 1, close to the water surface area, in order to monitor changes in water level.

[0035] Furthermore, the pH sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, turbidity sensor, and water level sensor are all connected to the controller 401 via an RS485 interface. The controller 401 is a Siemens S7-1200, which supports multiple communication protocols including Modbus and Profinet, and can be easily connected to the wireless communication module 403.

[0036] The wireless communication module 403 adopts a 4G / 5G communication module. The wireless communication module 403 is connected to the controller 401 through an RS485 interface. The wireless communication module 403 transmits data to the cloud platform or remote monitoring system through the wireless network for real-time monitoring and data analysis.

[0037] The anchoring power supply mechanism 5 includes a fixed lifting ring 501, which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate 3. A first anchor chain 502 is sleeved on the inner wall of the fixed lifting ring 501. A sealed mounting barrel 503 is fixedly connected to one end of the first anchor chain 502. A storage battery is fixedly installed inside the sealed mounting barrel 503. A charging tube 504 and a discharging tube 505 are fixedly connected to the surface of the sealed mounting barrel 503.

[0038] The sealed installation bucket 503 is made of stainless steel by welding, and a silicone protective strip is installed inside the sealed installation bucket 503.

[0039] Furthermore, during use, the sealed installation bucket 503 is set below the water body via the first anchor chain 502. It not only has the thermal conductivity of its stainless steel and silicone materials to cool the battery, but also has the ability to keep the battery warm by using the higher temperature inside the water when the water surface is low, thus achieving a constant temperature effect.

[0040] Solar panels 506 are fixedly installed on the surface of the fixed installation tower 2. All three solar panels 506 are electrically connected to the battery through cables passing through the charging pipe 504.

[0041] The battery provides power to the controller 401, wireless communication module 403, pH sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, turbidity sensor and water level sensor through the discharge tube 505 via a cable.

[0042] Furthermore, to achieve better waterproof sealing, the interiors of the charging tube 504 and the discharging tube 505 are filled with waterproof sealant to achieve waterproof sealing of the charging cable, the discharging cable, and the sealed mounting bucket 503.

[0043] A second anchor chain 507 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sealed installation barrel 503, and an anchor body 508 is fixedly connected to one end of the second anchor chain 507.

[0044] By setting up a water quality monitoring mechanism 4 and an anchoring power supply mechanism 5, the water quality monitoring mechanism 4 is powered by the anchoring power supply mechanism 5 during use, and the entire buoy is anchored in the water. The water quality monitoring mechanism 4 then monitors and collects water quality data in real time, and transmits it to a remote monitoring system via a wireless communication module 403. This achieves real-time monitoring of water quality, thus solving the problems of long cycles, low efficiency, and inability to achieve real-time monitoring in existing water quality monitoring methods that rely on manual sampling and laboratory analysis.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment, comprising a floating mounting ring (1), characterized in that: A fixed mounting tower (2) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the floating mounting ring (1). A mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed mounting tower (2). Multiple mounting plates (3) are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the fixed mounting tower (2). A water quality monitoring mechanism (4) is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting plate (3). The water quality monitoring mechanism (4) is used to monitor the water environment in real time. An anchoring power supply mechanism (5) is provided on the lower surface of one of the mounting plates (3) near the floating mounting ring (1). The anchoring power supply mechanism (5) is used to anchor the buoy and provide power to the water quality monitoring mechanism (4).

2. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water quality monitoring device (4) includes a controller (401) for water quality monitoring and control, a sensor module (402) electrically connected to the controller (401), and a wireless communication module (403) electrically connected to the controller (401).

3. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensor module (402) includes a pH sensor, a dissolved oxygen sensor, a turbidity sensor and a water level sensor. The monitoring probes of the pH sensor, the dissolved oxygen sensor, the turbidity sensor and the water level sensor are all located on the lower surface of the floating mounting ring (1).

4. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pH sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, turbidity sensor and water level sensor are all connected to the controller (401) via an RS485 interface. The wireless communication module (403) adopts a 4G / 5G communication module. The wireless communication module (403) is connected to the controller (401) through an RS485 interface. The wireless communication module (403) transmits data to the remote monitoring system through a wireless network.

5. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The anchoring power supply mechanism (5) includes a fixed lifting ring (501), which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate (3). A first anchor chain (502) is sleeved on the inner wall of the fixed lifting ring (501). A sealed mounting barrel (503) is fixedly connected to one end of the first anchor chain (502). A storage battery is fixedly installed inside the sealed mounting barrel (503). A charging tube (504) and a discharging tube (505) are fixedly connected to the surface of the sealed mounting barrel (503). The sealed installation barrel (503) is made of stainless steel by welding, and a silicone protective strip is provided inside the sealed installation barrel (503).

6. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 5, characterized in that: Solar panels (506) are fixedly installed on the surface of the fixed installation tower (2), and all three solar panels (506) are electrically connected to the battery through cables passing through the charging pipe (504).

7. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The battery provides power to the controller (401), the wireless communication module (403), the pH sensor, the dissolved oxygen sensor, the turbidity sensor and the water level sensor through a cable passing through the discharge tube (505).

8. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower surface of the sealed installation barrel (503) is fixedly connected to a second anchor chain (507), and one end of the second anchor chain (507) is fixedly connected to an anchor body (508).