Buoy assembly for water quality detection
By integrating solar panels and a multi-stage telescopic mechanism into the water quality detection float assembly, the problem of low efficiency in existing water source environmental monitoring has been solved. This enables automated, multi-angle, dynamic, and real-time water quality detection, reducing human error and extending the service life of the acquisition probe.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUBEI INST OF MATERIAL CIRCULATION TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing water source environment monitoring methods are inefficient, consume a lot of manpower and material resources, and are prone to errors due to manual operation, which affects the test results.
Design a water quality detection float assembly that integrates solar panels, waterproof cabinets, floats, and acquisition probes. Employ a multi-stage telescopic mechanism and stepper motor control to achieve automated, all-round, multi-angle, and dynamic real-time water quality monitoring.
It enables efficient and automated water quality monitoring, reduces human error, extends the service life of the acquisition probe, and supports multi-angle, dynamic, and real-time data acquisition.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water quality testing technology, and in particular relates to a float assembly for water quality testing. Background Technology
[0002] my country has abundant water resources, and the safety of waterway transportation and the management of water safety have always been important issues of concern in the field of water transportation. Among them, water source environment monitoring is the fundamental prerequisite for the management of water resources.
[0003] Traditional methods for monitoring water source environment mainly include empirical methods, laboratory analysis methods, and instrument test strip methods. Empirical methods rely on experience to judge water quality, such as visual inspection, smelling, and scale detection. Laboratory analysis methods involve collecting water samples and sending them to the laboratory, where various chemical analysis methods and instruments are used to process and test the water samples. Instrument test strip methods use portable instruments, pens, test strips, and other simple and rapid methods to test water quality.
[0004] The above traditional methods are inefficient and costly in terms of manpower and resources. In addition, manual operation is prone to errors. Incorrect parameters or samples will bring a lot of errors to the subsequent project progress, thus affecting the research results and detection conclusions, and affecting the effectiveness of the entire water source environmental resource monitoring work. To address this, a water quality detection float component for multi-purpose intelligent detection in water areas was designed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background section of the prior art, and to propose a float assembly for water quality testing.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A float assembly for water quality testing includes a waterproof cabinet body. The waterproof cabinet body includes a power supply assembly, a detection assembly, a float, and a drag ring. A fixed bracket is provided at the bottom of the waterproof cabinet body, and the float and drag ring are fixedly installed on the fixed bracket.
[0008] The detection component includes a multi-stage telescopic mechanism, comprising an outer shell fixed inside the waterproof cabinet body, the outer shell being fixed to the lower surface of the internal baffle of the waterproof cabinet body, an input screw being rotatably connected inside the outer shell, a first stepper motor being fixed inside the waterproof cabinet body, the output shaft of the first stepper motor being connected to the input screw via a coupling, a first-stage sliding sleeve being slidably connected inside the outer shell, the first-stage sliding sleeve being threadedly connected to the input screw, a first screw being rotatably connected inside the first-stage sliding sleeve, the input screw and the first screw being engaged, a second-stage sliding sleeve being slidably connected inside the first-stage sliding sleeve, the first screw being threadedly connected to the second-stage sliding sleeve, and a data acquisition probe mounting bracket being fixedly connected to the bottom of the second-stage sliding sleeve, on which a data acquisition probe is mounted.
[0009] Preferably, the first nut is fixed to the end of the first-stage sliding sleeve by a pin, and the first screw is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the first nut.
[0010] Preferably, the outer shell has a first groove inside, the first-stage sliding sleeve has a first protrusion matching the first groove outside, the first-stage sliding sleeve has a second groove inside, and the second-stage sliding sleeve has a second protrusion matching the second groove outside.
[0011] Preferably, the input screw has a third groove on its exterior, and the first screw has a third protrusion inside that matches the third groove.
[0012] Preferably, the power supply components include a solar panel and a battery pack, with the solar panel disposed on the upper surface of the waterproof cabinet body and the battery pack disposed in the battery compartment of the waterproof cabinet body.
[0013] Preferably, a circular cover is installed at the bottom of the waterproof cabinet body, and the circular cover is controlled to open and close by a second stepper motor.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0015] 1. This utility model integrates solar panels, waterproof cabinets, floats, acquisition probe mounting brackets, towing rings, and other units into one unit, which is convenient for packaging and transportation. The integrated units work together to better play the role of automatically collecting water environment data and achieve comprehensive, multi-angle, dynamic, and real-time water source environment monitoring. At the same time, the units are easy to disassemble, which facilitates regular maintenance and upkeep in subsequent work.
[0016] 2. The detection component of this utility model uses a stepper motor to control a multi-stage telescopic mechanism, which can accurately detect data at different depths.
[0017] 3. This utility model controls the opening and closing of the lower cover plate, and coordinates with the extension and retraction of the detection component to retract the acquisition probe mounting bracket during non-working hours, thereby protecting the acquisition probe and extending its service life. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a float assembly for water quality testing proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a bottom schematic diagram of a float assembly for water quality testing proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of a float assembly for water quality testing proposed in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a split diagram of a multi-stage telescopic mechanism for a float assembly used for water quality testing proposed in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a multi-stage telescopic mechanism for a float assembly used for water quality testing, as proposed in this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Waterproof cabinet body; 2. Power supply components; 21. Solar panel; 22. Battery pack; 3. Detection components; 31. Multi-stage telescopic mechanism; 32. First stepper motor; 311. Housing; 312. Input screw; 313. First-stage sliding sleeve; 314. Second-stage sliding sleeve; 315. First screw; 316. First nut; 317. First groove; 318. First protrusion; 319. Second groove; 320. Second protrusion; 321. Third groove; 322. Third protrusion; 4. Second stepper motor; 5. Circular cover plate; 6. Float; 7. Towing ring; 8. Acquisition probe mounting bracket; 9. Fixing bracket; 10. Acquisition probe. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0025] Reference Figures 1-5 A float assembly for water quality testing includes a waterproof cabinet body 1. The waterproof cabinet body 1 includes a power supply assembly 2, a detection assembly 3, a float 6, and a drag ring 7. A circular cover 5 is installed at the bottom of the waterproof cabinet body 1. The circular cover 5 is controlled to open and close by a second stepper motor 4. A fixed bracket 9 is provided at the bottom of the waterproof cabinet body 1. The float 6 and the drag ring 7 are fixedly installed on the fixed bracket 9. When the detection begins, the circular cover 5 is opened. When the detection task is completed, the circular cover 5 is closed, thereby protecting the detection assembly 3 and extending the service life of the acquisition probe 10.
[0026] Specifically, the power supply component 2 includes a solar panel 21 and a battery pack 22. The solar panel 21 is disposed on the upper surface of the waterproof cabinet body 1, and the battery pack 22 is disposed in the battery compartment of the waterproof cabinet body 1.
[0027] The detection component 3 includes a multi-stage telescopic mechanism 31, which includes a housing 311 fixed inside the waterproof cabinet body 1. The housing 311 is fixed to the lower surface of the internal baffle of the waterproof cabinet body 1. An input screw 312 is rotatably connected inside the housing 311. A first stepper motor 32 is fixed inside the waterproof cabinet body 1. The output shaft of the first stepper motor 32 is connected to the input screw 312 through a coupling.
[0028] The outer casing 311 has a first groove 317 inside, and the first-stage sliding sleeve 313 has a first protrusion 318 on the outside that matches the first groove 317. The first-stage sliding sleeve 313 is slidably connected inside the outer casing 311. The first-stage sliding sleeve 313 is threadedly connected to the input screw 312. The end of the first-stage sliding sleeve 313 is fixed to a first nut 316 by a pin. The first screw 315 is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the first nut 316. The input screw 312 has a third groove 321 on the outside, and the first screw 315 has a third protrusion 318 on the inside that matches the third groove 321. The groove 322 is engaged with the input screw 312 and the first screw 315. The first screw 315 is rotatably connected inside the first-stage sliding sleeve 313. The first screw 315 is threadedly connected to the second-stage sliding sleeve 314. The first-stage sliding sleeve 313 has a second groove 319 inside. The second-stage sliding sleeve 314 has a second protrusion 320 that matches the second groove 319 on the outside. The second-stage sliding sleeve 314 is slidably connected inside the first-stage sliding sleeve 313. The bottom of the second-stage sliding sleeve 314 is fixedly connected to the acquisition probe mounting bracket 8. The acquisition probe 10 is installed on the acquisition probe mounting bracket 8.
[0029] In actual operation, the water robot tows the water quality testing float assembly to the target location via the towing ring 7, and issues the testing task through the Internet of Things (IoT) module. The IoT module uses existing technology (not shown in the figure). The second stepper motor 4 starts working, opens the circular cover 5, and controls the first stepper motor 32 to work according to the testing task requirements. The first stepper motor 32 rotates and drives the first-stage sliding sleeve 313 to move downward. The first-stage sliding sleeve 313 moves downward and drives the second-stage sliding sleeve 314 to move downward. The second-stage sliding sleeve 314 moves downward and drives the third-stage sliding sleeve 315 to move downward. This causes the acquisition probe mounting bracket 8, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the third-stage sliding sleeve 315, to move downward to reach the required testing depth.
[0030] After the data detection task is completed, the data is reported through the IoT module, controlling the first stepper motor 32 to rotate in reverse, retracting the multi-stage telescopic mechanism 31, and controlling the second stepper motor 4 to close the circular cover 5. By controlling the multi-stage telescopic mechanism 31 through the stepper motor, data at different depths can be accurately detected, and the opening and closing of the lower cover can be controlled. In conjunction with the telescopic movement of the detection components, the acquisition probe mounting bracket can be retracted during non-working hours to protect the acquisition probe and extend its service life. The various components work together to better play the role of automatically collecting water environment data and to realize the function of comprehensive, multi-angle, dynamic and real-time water source environment monitoring.
[0031] The functional principle of this utility model can be explained through the following operation methods:
[0032] The aquatic robot tows the water quality testing float assembly to the target location via the towing ring 7. It then issues the testing task through the IoT module (which uses existing technology, not shown in the figure). The second stepper motor 4 starts working, opening the circular cover 5. According to the testing task requirements, it controls the first stepper motor 32 to work, causing the first stepper motor 32 to rotate and drive the first-stage sliding sleeve 313 downward. The downward movement of the first-stage sliding sleeve 313 drives the second-stage sliding sleeve 314 downward, thereby causing the acquisition probe mounting bracket 8, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second-stage sliding sleeve 314, to move downward, so that the acquisition probe 10 reaches the required detection depth. By controlling the multi-stage telescopic mechanism 31 through the first stepper motor 32, data at different depths can be accurately detected. The components work together to better play the role of automatically collecting aquatic environmental data and achieve comprehensive, multi-angle, dynamic, and real-time water source environment monitoring.
[0033] After the data detection task is completed, the data is reported through the IoT module, controlling the first stepper motor 32 to rotate in reverse, retracting the multi-stage telescopic mechanism 31, and controlling the second stepper motor 4 to close the circular cover 5. During non-working hours, the acquisition probe mounting bracket 8 is retracted to protect the acquisition probe 10 and extend its service life.
[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A float assembly for water quality testing, characterized in that, The waterproof cabinet body (1) includes a power supply component (2), a detection component (3), a float (6) and a drag ring (7). The bottom of the waterproof cabinet body (1) is provided with a fixed bracket (9), and the float (6) and the drag ring (7) are fixedly installed on the fixed bracket (9). The detection component (3) includes a multi-stage telescopic mechanism (31), which includes a housing (311) fixed inside the waterproof cabinet body (1). The housing (311) is fixed to the lower surface of the inner baffle of the waterproof cabinet body (1). An input screw (312) is rotatably connected inside the housing (311). A first stepper motor (32) is fixed inside the waterproof cabinet body (1). The output shaft of the first stepper motor (32) is connected to the input screw (312) via a coupling. A first stage is slidably connected inside the housing (311). A sliding sleeve (313) is threadedly connected to an input screw (312). A first screw (315) is rotatably connected inside the first sliding sleeve (313). The input screw (312) and the first screw (315) are engaged. A second sliding sleeve (314) is slidably connected inside the first sliding sleeve (313). The first screw (315) is threadedly connected to the second sliding sleeve (314). A data acquisition probe mounting bracket (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second sliding sleeve (314). A data acquisition probe (10) is mounted on the data acquisition probe mounting bracket (8).
2. The float assembly for water quality testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first-stage sliding sleeve (313) is fixed to the end of a first nut (316) by a pin, and the first screw (315) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the first nut (316).
3. The float assembly for water quality testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (311) has a first groove (317) inside, the first-stage sliding sleeve (313) has a first protrusion (318) on the outside that matches the first groove (317), the first-stage sliding sleeve (313) has a second groove (319) inside, and the second-stage sliding sleeve (314) has a second protrusion (320) on the outside that matches the second groove (319).
4. The float assembly for water quality testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The input screw (312) has a third groove (321) on the outside, and the first screw (315) has a third protrusion (322) inside that matches the third groove (321).
5. A float assembly for water quality testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply component (2) includes a solar panel (21) and a battery pack (22). The solar panel (21) is disposed on the upper surface of the waterproof cabinet body (1), and the battery pack (22) is disposed in the battery compartment of the waterproof cabinet body (1).
6. A float assembly for water quality testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the waterproof cabinet body (1) is equipped with a circular cover plate (5), which is controlled to open and close by a second stepper motor (4).