Water quality detection buoy
By introducing a solar panel power supply system and a rotating cleaning structure into the water quality detection float, the problem of sensors being covered by dirt was solved, achieving efficient cleaning and stable power supply, thus ensuring the accuracy of water quality detection and the service life of the sensors.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGXI AGRI ENG VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing water quality monitoring floats are left submerged in water for extended periods, causing the sensor surface to become covered with dirt, which affects detection accuracy and lifespan.
A water quality testing float was designed, comprising a solar panel power supply system, a rotating structure, and a cleaning structure. A servo motor drives a gear to mesh with a gear ring, and a high-pressure water jet is sprayed from a high-pressure nozzle to clean the testing head. The structure is enhanced with a sealing ring and a reinforcing rod to improve its stability and sealing.
It achieves stable power supply to the sensor, improves detection accuracy and lifespan, ensures the accuracy and reliability of water quality detection data, has high cleaning efficiency, and extends the service life of the detection head.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water quality testing float technology, and in particular to a water quality testing float. Background Technology
[0002] A water quality monitoring float is a component of a device used for water quality monitoring. The float typically uses a corrosion-resistant and aging-resistant plastic material such as polyethylene (LLDPE) as its outer shell, molded using processes like rotational molding, and filled with foam material to increase buoyancy. The bottom and key parts of the float are often made of corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel to ensure it will not rust or be damaged during long-term immersion in water.
[0003] In existing technologies, water quality testing requires the use of water quality testing floats. However, because the water quality testing floats are placed in water for a long time, the surface of the sensor is covered with dirt, which affects the water quality testing of the water quality testing floats. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a water quality detection float that facilitates the cleaning of the sensor, thereby solving the problem that the surface of the sensor is covered with dirt when the existing water quality detection float is placed in water for a long time.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a water quality detection float, including a float, a solar panel for powering a water quality detection sensor is provided on the top of the float, support rods are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the solar panel, the bottom of the support rods are fixedly connected to the top of the float, and an electrical control box for placing the water quality detection sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the float.
[0006] The bottom of the float is fixedly connected to a detection head for water quality testing. The surface of the detection head is fitted with a rotating structure, and the top of the rotating structure extends into the interior of the float.
[0007] The bottom of the rotating structure is fixedly connected to a cleaning structure for cleaning the detection head.
[0008] Furthermore, the rotating structure includes a servo motor located inside the float, with its bottom fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the float. The output end of the servo motor passes through the float and is fixedly connected to a gear. A gear ring meshes with the left side of the gear, and a support ring is fitted inside the gear ring. The top of the support ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float, and the bottom of the gear ring is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning structure.
[0009] Furthermore, the cleaning structure includes a connecting frame, the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gear ring, a pressurized housing fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame, a connecting seat fixedly connected to the left side of the pressurized housing, an opening for water to pass through the surface of the connecting seat, a submersible motor fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting seat, a drive shaft fixedly connected to the output end of the submersible motor, the right side of the drive shaft extending into the interior of the pressurized housing, an auger fixedly connected to the surface of the drive shaft, the surface of the auger engaging with the inner wall of the pressurized housing, a first connecting pipe fixedly connected to the right side of the pressurized housing, a second connecting pipe fixedly connected to the right side of the first connecting pipe, and a high-pressure nozzle fixedly connected to the right side of the second connecting pipe.
[0010] Furthermore, a sealing ring is fitted onto the surface of the servo motor output end, and the surface of the sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inside of the float.
[0011] Furthermore, a sealing shell is fixedly connected to the surface of the submersible motor, and the right side of the sealing shell is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting frame. The pitch of the auger decreases sequentially from left to right.
[0012] Furthermore, a first reinforcing rod is fixedly connected to the top of the pressurized outer shell. The side of the first reinforcing rod near the connecting frame is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting frame. A filter screen is sleeved on the surface of the connecting seat. The two sides of the filter screen are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the sealing shell and the pressurized outer shell, respectively.
[0013] Furthermore, a second reinforcing rod is fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the pressurized outer shell surface, and the other side of the second reinforcing rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the second connecting pipe. The number of high-pressure nozzles is several, and they are evenly distributed.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. This utility model, by setting up a float, solar panel, support rod, electrical control box, detection head, rotating structure, and cleaning structure, can achieve stable power supply and efficient detection for water quality detection sensors. The solar panel is set on the top of the float and is firmly connected by the support rod, effectively utilizing solar energy resources to provide a continuous and reliable power supply for the water quality detection sensors in the electrical control box. The design of the electrical control box facilitates the installation and maintenance of the sensor. The cleaning structure is connected to the float through the rotating structure, which can achieve multi-angle cleaning of the detection head, avoiding the problem of detection accuracy being affected by impurities, extending the service life of the detection head, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of water quality detection data.
[0016] 2. This utility model, by setting a rotating structure, can effectively realize the automatic rotation of the cleaning structure. The servo motor is located inside the float and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the float, ensuring the stability and reliability of the structure. The output end of the servo motor passes through the float and drives the gear to rotate. The meshing design of the gear and the gear ring allows the gear ring to rotate accordingly. Since the inner ring of the gear ring is fitted with a support ring, and the top of the support ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float, the stability of the structure is enhanced, so that the rotation of the gear ring can be smoothly transmitted to the cleaning structure. When the servo motor is started, the cleaning structure can rotate automatically, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and coverage area, and realizing a more efficient and convenient cleaning operation.
[0017] 3. This utility model, by setting up a cleaning structure, can effectively clean the area around the detection head. The connecting frame securely connects the gear ring and the pressurized housing. The submersible motor drives the transmission shaft and auger to rotate. The auger stirs and pressurizes the water flow inside the pressurized housing. The water flow is introduced through the opening on the connecting seat, passes through the pressurized housing, the first connecting pipe, and the second connecting pipe, and is finally sprayed out by the high-pressure nozzle to form a high-pressure water flow, which powerfully washes away dirt and improves cleaning efficiency.
[0018] 4. By setting a sealing ring, this utility model can effectively prevent leakage at the connection between the servo motor output end and the float, thus improving the sealing performance of the entire device.
[0019] 5. This utility model effectively prevents moisture and other impurities from entering the motor by setting a sealing shell and an auger, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the motor. The fixed connection between the right side of the sealing shell and the left side of the connecting frame not only enhances the stability of the entire structure, but also facilitates the installation and maintenance of the equipment. The auger pitch is designed to decrease from left to right, so that the material can be subjected to greater extrusion pressure during the conveying process, thereby increasing the pressure of the water spray.
[0020] 6. By setting a first reinforcing rod and a filter screen, this utility model can improve the stability and filtration performance of the overall structure. The first reinforcing rod firmly connects the pressure shell and the connecting frame, enhancing the stability and load-bearing capacity of the structure and effectively preventing structural loosening or deformation caused by external forces. The filter screen sleeved on the surface of the connecting seat not only filters the substances entering the sealing shell and the pressure shell, but also avoids damage to internal components and clogging of the high-pressure nozzle caused by impurities.
[0021] 7. By setting a second reinforcing rod, this utility model enhances the stability and robustness of the overall structure, and the high-pressure nozzles are evenly distributed, ensuring the uniformity and efficiency of spraying. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the rotating structure;
[0025] Figure 3 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the pressurized outer casing.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Float; 2. Solar panel; 3. Support rod; 4. Detection head; 5. Servo motor; 6. Gear; 7. Gear ring; 8. Support ring; 9. Connecting frame; 10. Opening; 11. Pressurized outer shell; 12. Connecting seat; 13. Submersible motor; 14. Drive shaft; 15. Screwdriver; 16. First connecting pipe; 17. Second connecting pipe; 18. High-pressure nozzle; 19. Sealing ring; 20. Sealing shell; 21. First reinforcing rod; 22. Filter screen; 23. Second reinforcing rod; 24. Electrical control box. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0029] A water quality testing float includes a float 1, a solar panel 2 for powering a water quality testing sensor is provided on the top of the float 1, support rods 3 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the solar panel 2, the bottom of the support rods 3 are fixedly connected to the top of the float 1, and an electrical control box 24 for placing the water quality testing sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the float 1.
[0030] A detection head 4 for water quality testing is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float 1. A rotating structure is fitted on the surface of the detection head 4, and the top of the rotating structure extends into the interior of the float 1.
[0031] The bottom of the rotating structure is fixedly connected to a cleaning structure for cleaning the detection head 4.
[0032] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the rotating structure; Figure 3 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the pressurized outer casing.
[0033] The rotating structure includes a servo motor 5, which is located inside the float 1. The bottom of the servo motor 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the float 1. The output end of the servo motor 5 passes through the float 1 and is fixedly connected to a gear 6. A gear ring 7 meshes with the left side of the gear 6. A support ring 8 is fitted inside the gear ring 7. The top of the support ring 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float 1, and the bottom of the gear ring 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning structure. This effectively enables the automatic rotation of the cleaning structure. The servo motor 5, located inside the float 1 and fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the float 1, ensures the stability and reliability of the structure. The output end of the servo motor 5 passes through the float 1 and drives the gear 6 to rotate. The meshing design of the gear 6 and the gear ring 7 allows the gear ring 7 to rotate accordingly. Since the support ring 8 is fitted inside the gear ring 7 and the top of the support ring 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float 1, the stability of the structure is enhanced, allowing the rotation of the gear ring 7 to be smoothly transmitted to the cleaning structure. When the servo motor 5 is started, the cleaning structure can rotate automatically, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and coverage area, and achieving more efficient and convenient cleaning operations.
[0034] The cleaning structure includes a connecting frame 9, the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of a gear ring 7. A pressurized housing 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame 9. A connecting seat 12 is fixedly connected to the left side of the pressurized housing 11. An opening 10 for water to pass through is provided on the surface of the connecting seat 12. A submersible motor 13 is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting seat 12. A drive shaft 14 is fixedly connected to the output end of the submersible motor 13. The right side of the drive shaft 14 extends into the interior of the pressurized housing 11. An auger 15 is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive shaft 14. The surface of the auger 15 mates with the inner wall of the pressurized housing 11. A first... The first connecting pipe 16 is fixedly connected to the right side of the first connecting pipe 16, and the second connecting pipe 17 is fixedly connected to the right side of the second connecting pipe 17, which can effectively clean the area around the detection head 4. The connecting frame 9 securely connects the gear ring 7 and the pressurizing shell 11. The submersible motor 13 drives the transmission shaft 14 and the auger 15 to rotate. The auger 15 agitates and pressurizes the water flow in the pressurizing shell 11. The water flow is introduced through the opening 10 on the connecting seat 12, passes through the pressurizing shell 11, the first connecting pipe 16, and the second connecting pipe 17, and is finally sprayed out by the high-pressure nozzle 18 to form a high-pressure water flow, which powerfully washes away dirt and improves cleaning efficiency.
[0035] A sealing ring 19 is fitted on the surface of the output end of the servo motor 5. The surface of the sealing ring 19 is fixedly connected to the inside of the float 1, which can effectively prevent leakage at the connection between the output end of the servo motor 5 and the float 1, and improve the sealing performance of the entire device.
[0036] A sealing shell 20 is fixedly connected to the surface of the submersible motor 13. The right side of the sealing shell 20 is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting frame 9. The pitch of the auger 15 decreases from left to right, which effectively prevents moisture and other impurities from entering the motor and ensures the safe and stable operation of the motor. The fixed connection between the right side of the sealing shell 20 and the left side of the connecting frame 9 not only enhances the stability of the entire structure, but also facilitates the installation and maintenance of the equipment. The design of the auger 15 with the pitch decreasing from left to right allows the material to be subjected to greater extrusion pressure during the conveying process, thereby increasing the pressure of the water jet.
[0037] A first reinforcing rod 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the pressurized housing 11. The side of the first reinforcing rod 21 closest to the connecting frame 9 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting frame 9. A filter screen 22 is fitted on the surface of the connecting seat 12. The two sides of the filter screen 22 are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the sealing housing 20 and the pressurized housing 11, respectively. This can improve the stability and filtration performance of the overall structure. The first reinforcing rod 21 firmly connects the pressurized housing 11 to the connecting frame 9, enhancing the stability and load-bearing capacity of the structure and effectively preventing structural loosening or deformation caused by external forces. The filter screen 22 fitted on the surface of the connecting seat 12 not only filters the substances entering the sealing housing 20 and the pressurized housing 11, but also avoids damage to internal components and clogging of the high-pressure nozzle 18 caused by impurities.
[0038] The top and bottom of the pressurized housing 11 are fixedly connected to the second reinforcing rod 23. The other side of the second reinforcing rod 23 is fixedly connected to the surface of the second connecting pipe 17. There are several high-pressure nozzles 18, which are evenly distributed to enhance the stability and robustness of the overall structure. The even distribution of the high-pressure nozzles 18 ensures the uniformity and efficiency of spraying.
[0039] Working principle: The water quality sensor is powered by solar panel 2, achieving energy self-sufficiency. When water quality needs to be tested, the water quality sensor is placed in the control box 24, and the detection head 4 is submerged in the water for testing. To improve the cleaning efficiency of the detection head 4, this invention features a rotating structure and a cleaning structure. After the servo motor 5 starts, its output drives the gear 6 to rotate. The meshing design between the gear 6 and the gear ring 7 allows the gear ring 7 to rotate accordingly. Since the inner ring of the gear ring 7 is fitted with a support ring 8, and the top of the support ring 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float 1, the rotation of the gear ring 7 can be smoothly transmitted to the water quality sensor. The cleaning structure rotates with the gear ring 7 to clean the area around the detection head 4. The submersible motor 13 drives the transmission shaft 14 and the auger 15 to rotate. The auger 15 agitates and pressurizes the water flow inside the pressurized housing 11. The water flow is introduced through the opening 10 on the connecting seat 12, passes through the pressurized housing 11, the first connecting pipe 16, and the second connecting pipe 17, and is finally sprayed out by the high-pressure nozzle 18 to form a high-pressure water flow that powerfully washes away dirt. The auger 15 has a design where the pitch decreases from left to right, so that the material can be subjected to greater extrusion pressure during the conveying process, thereby increasing the pressure of the water spray and enhancing the cleaning effect.
[0040] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model 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 basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0041] 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 quality detection buoy, characterized in that: The system includes a float (1), on the top of which is a solar panel (2) for powering a water quality sensor. Support rods (3) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the solar panel (2). The bottom of the support rods (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the float (1). An electrical control box (24) for placing the water quality sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the float (1). The bottom of the float (1) is fixedly connected to a detection head (4) for water quality testing. The surface of the detection head (4) is fitted with a rotating structure, and the top of the rotating structure extends into the interior of the float (1). The bottom of the rotating structure is fixedly connected to a cleaning structure for cleaning the detection head (4).
2. The water quality detection buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating structure includes a servo motor (5), which is located inside the float (1). The bottom of the servo motor (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the float (1). The output end of the servo motor (5) passes through the float (1) and is fixedly connected to a gear (6). A gear ring (7) meshes with the left side of the gear (6). A support ring (8) is fitted inside the gear ring (7). The top of the support ring (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float (1). The bottom of the gear ring (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the cleaning structure.
3. The water quality detection buoy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning structure includes a connecting frame (9), the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of a gear ring (7), a pressurized housing (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame (9), a connecting seat (12) is fixedly connected to the left side of the pressurized housing (11), an opening (10) for water to pass through is provided on the surface of the connecting seat (12), a submersible motor (13) is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting seat (12), a drive shaft (14) is fixedly connected to the output end of the submersible motor (13), the right side of the drive shaft (14) extends into the interior of the pressurized housing (11), an auger (15) is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive shaft (14), the surface of the auger (15) is used in conjunction with the inner wall of the pressurized housing (11), a first connecting pipe (16) is fixedly connected to the right side of the pressurized housing (11), a second connecting pipe (17) is fixedly connected to the right side of the first connecting pipe (16), and a high-pressure nozzle (18) is fixedly connected to the right side of the second connecting pipe (17).
4. The water quality detection buoy according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing ring (19) is fitted on the surface of the output end of the servo motor (5), and the surface of the sealing ring (19) is fixedly connected to the inside of the float (1).
5. The water quality detection buoy according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sealing shell (20) is fixedly connected to the surface of the submersible motor (13). The right side of the sealing shell (20) is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting frame (9). The pitch of the auger (15) decreases from left to right.
6. The water quality detection buoy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the pressurized outer shell (11) is fixedly connected to a first reinforcing rod (21). The side of the first reinforcing rod (21) near the connecting frame (9) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting frame (9). The surface of the connecting seat (12) is covered with a filter screen (22). The two sides of the filter screen (22) are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the sealing shell (20) and the pressurized outer shell (11), respectively.
7. The water quality detection buoy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the pressurized outer shell (11) are fixedly connected to a second reinforcing rod (23), and the other side of the second reinforcing rod (23) is fixedly connected to the surface of the second connecting pipe (17). The number of high-pressure nozzles (18) is several and they are evenly distributed.