Floating navigation mark for inland waterway
By designing an expandable and retractable floating structure, combined with solar panels and light panels, the problem of traditional floating navigation marks being unable to be marked at night has been solved, enabling daytime energy collection and nighttime illumination, thus improving the effectiveness of navigation marks.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUAIAN JIUZHOU NAVIGATION MARK CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Traditional floating navigation marks cannot provide a navigational aid at night.
A deployable and retractable floating structure was designed. During the day, it collects electricity through solar panels and provides lighting at night through light-emitting panels. The deployment and retraction of the floating board are controlled by a drive system and a motor.
It enables effective navigation channel marking both day and night, improving the scope of use and visibility of navigation aids.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of floating navigation mark technology, specifically relating to a floating navigation mark for inland waterways. Background Technology
[0002] Floating buoys are devices used for navigation and marking on water, typically to indicate channels, danger zones, or other important waterways. They float on the water's surface by buoyancy and provide navigational guidance to vessels through color, shape, light, or sound signals. Currently, floating buoys mainly suffer from the following generally accepted drawbacks:
[0003] Traditional floating navigation marks are made of plastic and float directly on the water surface, serving only as markers during the day and unable to provide further marking at night. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a floating navigation mark for inland waterways, which aims to solve the problem that existing technologies cannot provide further identification at night.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A floating buoy for inland waterways includes a buoy body, a base plate fixedly installed at the bottom end of the buoy body, multiple floats arranged around the bottom end of the base plate, a first outer ring and a second outer ring fixedly installed at both ends of the multiple floats respectively, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the first outer ring and the second outer ring, one of the rotating shafts being fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the base plate at both ends, a top column fixedly installed at the top end of the buoy body, four winding columns rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the top column, a pulling rope fixedly installed on the outer side of the four winding columns, a linkage ring fixedly installed at the end of the pulling rope, and the inner sidewall of the linkage ring being rotatably connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a solar panel is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the top of the floating plate, a light-emitting plate is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the floating plate, and a transparent cover is fitted on the outer side of the light-emitting plate, with the top of the transparent cover fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the floating plate.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a drive rod is rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the top column, a main bevel gear is fixedly installed at the top end of the drive rod, and four driven rods are rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the top column, with the outer sides of the four driven rods fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the winding column.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a secondary bevel gear is fixedly installed at one end of the driven rod, the main bevel gear meshes with the secondary bevel gear, a drive motor is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the top column, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive rod.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a steering ring is rotatably connected to the outer side of the base plate, four connecting buckles are fixedly installed on the outer side of the steering ring, and multiple insertion holes are provided on the inner side wall of the steering ring.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, four fixing blocks are fixedly installed on the outer side of the navigation mark body, and adjusting screws are rotatably connected to the inner sidewalls of the four fixing blocks. A positioning ring is slidably connected to the top of the steering ring, and the inner sidewall of the positioning ring is threadedly connected to the outer side of the adjusting screw.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1) The buoy itself can serve as a marker during the day. By pulling the rope, multiple floats can be deployed, keeping the solar panels on the floats facing upwards and collecting electricity through the solar panels. At night, by pulling the rope again, the floats can be retracted upwards and attached to the outside of the buoy itself, and the solar panels can power the light panels, thereby improving the visibility of the floating buoy at night.
[0014] 2) By rotating the adjusting screw on the fixed block, it is easier to fix the steering ring after the steering ring drives the connecting buckle to turn according to its position. The positioning ring and the steering ring are then connected and fixed, thereby fixing the steering ring after the direction of the connecting buckle is adjusted. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the navigation beacon body of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the top column of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the floating plate structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the steering ring structure of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Navigation buoy body; 2. Base plate; 3. Buoy; 31. First outer ring; 32. Second outer ring; 33. Rotating shaft; 4. Top column; 41. Rewind column; 42. Pull rope; 43. Linkage ring; 44. Drive rod; 45. Main bevel gear; 46. Driven rod; 47. Secondary bevel gear; 48. Drive motor; 5. Solar panel; 6. Light panel; 61. Transparent cover; 7. Steering ring; 71. Connecting buckle; 72. Insertion hole; 8. Fixing block; 81. Adjusting screw; 82. Positioning ring. 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 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution: a floating buoy for inland waterways, comprising a buoy body 1, a base plate 2 fixedly installed at the bottom end of the buoy body 1, a plurality of floats 3 arranged around the bottom end of the base plate 2, a first outer ring 31 and a second outer ring 32 fixedly installed at both ends of the plurality of floats 3 respectively, a rotating shaft 33 rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the first outer ring 31 and the second outer ring 32, wherein the two ends of one rotating shaft 33 are fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the base plate 2, a top column 4 fixedly installed at the top end of the buoy body 1, four winding columns 41 rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the top column 4, a pulling rope 42 fixedly installed on the outer side of the four winding columns 41, a linkage ring 43 fixedly installed at the end of the pulling rope 42, and the inner sidewall of the linkage ring 43 rotatably connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft 33.
[0024] In practical use, during the day when using this floating buoy, the pull rope 42 can be released outward by rotating the retractor 41 inside the top column 4. Thus, the weight of multiple floats 3 allows them to float around the buoy body 1 by rotating the first outer ring 31 and the second outer ring 32 outside the rotating shaft 33, with their solar panels 5 facing upwards to collect electricity. When using it at night, the pull rope 42 can be retracted by rotating the retractor 41 in the opposite direction inside the top column 4. The pull rope 42 pulls multiple floats 3 closer to the buoy body 1 and attaches them to the outside of the buoy body 1 through the linkage ring 43. This allows the luminous light panel 6 to provide a warning, thus increasing the applicability of the floating buoy.
[0025] Preferably, a solar panel 5 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the top end of the floating plate 3, and a light-emitting plate 6 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the bottom end of the floating plate 3. A transparent cover 61 is fitted on the outer side of the light-emitting plate 6, and the top end of the transparent cover 61 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom end of the floating plate 3.
[0026] In practical use, when the solar panel 5 is facing upwards, it can collect electrical energy during the day. At night, when the float 3 is attached to the buoy body 1, the light panel 6 faces upwards, which can increase the visibility of the buoy body 1 at night. In addition, the transparent cover 61 can play a role in waterproofing and other protection when the float 3 is floating on the water surface, reducing the impact of sunlight exposure on the lifespan of the light panel 6.
[0027] Preferably, a drive rod 44 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top column 4, a main bevel gear 45 is fixedly installed at the top of the drive rod 44, and four driven rods 46 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top column 4, with the outer sides of the four driven rods 46 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the winding column 41.
[0028] In practical use, when the winding column 41 needs to wind up the pull rope 42, the rotation of the drive rod 44 inside the top column 4 can drive the main bevel gear 45 to rotate, which in turn drives the four secondary bevel gears 47 to rotate. This allows the driven rod 46 to drive the winding rod to rotate inside the top column 4, simultaneously releasing or retracting the pull rope 42.
[0029] Preferably, a secondary bevel gear 47 is fixedly installed at one end of the driven rod 46, the main bevel gear 45 meshes with the secondary bevel gear 47, and a drive motor 48 is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the top column 4, with the output end of the drive motor 48 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive rod 44.
[0030] In practical use, the driven rod 46 rotates through the secondary bevel gear 47, and the drive rod 44 is driven by the drive motor 48 inside the top column 4, so that the pulling rope 42 can be used to pull or unfold the float 3 for floating.
[0031] Preferably, a steering ring 7 is rotatably connected to the outer side of the base plate 2, four connecting buckles 71 are fixedly installed on the outer side of the steering ring 7, and multiple insertion holes 72 are opened on the inner side wall of the steering ring 7.
[0032] In practical use, the steering ring 7 can rotate on the base plate 2 according to the required position of the connecting buckle 71, and after rotation, it can be more convenient to fix it to the base plate 2 through the action of the insertion hole 72.
[0033] Preferably, four fixing blocks 8 are fixedly installed on the outer side of the navigation mark body 1, and adjusting screws 81 are rotatably connected to the inner sidewalls of the four fixing blocks 8. A positioning ring 82 is slidably connected to the top of the steering ring 7, and the inner sidewall of the positioning ring 82 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the adjusting screw 81.
[0034] In practical use, when it is necessary to fix the steering ring 7, the rotation of the adjusting screw 81 on the inner wall of the fixing block 8 can be used to drive the positioning ring 82 to slide down and insert into the insertion hole 72 of the steering ring 7, thereby fixing the steering ring 7.
[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A floating navigation mark for inland waterways, comprising a navigation mark body (1), characterized in that, The bottom of the beacon body (1) is fixedly installed with a base plate (2). Multiple floats (3) are arranged around the bottom of the base plate (2). A first outer ring (31) and a second outer ring (32) are fixedly installed at both ends of the multiple floats (3). A rotating shaft (33) is rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the first outer ring (31) and the second outer ring (32). The two ends of one of the rotating shafts (33) are fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the base plate (2). A top column (4) is fixedly installed at the top of the beacon body (1). Four winding columns (41) are rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the top column (4). Pull ropes (42) are fixedly installed on the outer side of the four winding columns (41). A linkage ring (43) is fixedly installed at the end of the pull rope (42). The inner sidewall of the linkage ring (43) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft (33).
2. A floating navigation mark for inland waterways according to claim 1, characterized in that: A solar panel (5) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the top end of the floating plate (3), and a light-emitting plate (6) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the bottom end of the floating plate (3). A transparent cover (61) is fitted on the outer side of the light-emitting plate (6), and the top end of the transparent cover (61) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom end of the floating plate (3).
3. A floating navigation mark for inland waterways according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the top column (4) is rotatably connected to a drive rod (44), and a main bevel gear (45) is fixedly installed at the top of the drive rod (44). The inner wall of the top column (4) is rotatably connected to four driven rods (46), and the outer sides of the four driven rods (46) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the winding column (41).
4. A floating navigation mark for inland waterways according to claim 3, characterized in that: A secondary bevel gear (47) is fixedly installed at one end of the driven rod (46), the main bevel gear (45) meshes with the secondary bevel gear (47), a drive motor (48) is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the top column (4), and the output end of the drive motor (48) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive rod (44).
5. A floating navigation mark for inland waterways according to claim 1, characterized in that: A steering ring (7) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the base plate (2). Four connecting buckles (71) are fixedly installed on the outer side of the steering ring (7). Multiple insertion holes (72) are opened on the inner side wall of the steering ring (7).
6. A floating navigation buoy for inland waterways according to claim 5, characterized in that: Four fixing blocks (8) are fixedly installed on the outer side of the navigation mark body (1). Adjusting screws (81) are rotatably connected to the inner sidewalls of the four fixing blocks (8). A positioning ring (82) is slidably connected to the top of the steering ring (7). The inner sidewall of the positioning ring (82) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the adjusting screw (81).