Liftable maintenance platform structure for buoy

By using a liftable maintenance platform structure for the buoy and adjusting the height of the standing ring with a water pump and check valve system, the problem of inconvenient buoy platform maintenance is solved, enabling convenient equipment maintenance and safe standing operation.

CN224212374UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08TIANJIN TIANYUANHAI TECH DEV LTD CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN TIANYUANHAI TECH DEV LTD CO
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

When maintaining existing buoy platforms, it is difficult for staff to conveniently and comprehensively perform maintenance operations on the equipment installed on them.

Method used

A liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys was designed. By combining a mounting ring, cavity, standing ring, sealing plate and pumping components, the height of the standing ring can be adjusted by using a water pump and check valve. The combination of detachable components and airbags improves the flexibility and stability of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

The height of the standing ring can be flexibly adjusted, which facilitates convenient and comprehensive maintenance of the equipment above the buoy, improving the convenience and safety of equipment maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a liftable maintenance platform structure for a buoy, which comprises a mounting ring fixedly sleeved on the surface of the lower part of the buoy, a cavity is arranged in the mounting ring, a standing ring is arranged at the top of the mounting ring, a sealing disc is vertically and slidably connected with an inner cavity of the cavity in a sealing manner, and a supporting pipe is fixedly connected with the top of the sealing disc. The top of the supporting pipe penetrates through the cavity in an upward sealing mode and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the standing ring, and a pumping assembly which pumps a water source into the cavity and then enables the sealing disc to move upwards along the inner wall of the cavity and drives the standing ring to move upwards together through the supporting pipe is installed on one side of the installation ring. Through the arrangement of the mounting ring, the cavity, the standing ring, the sealing disc, the supporting pipe and the pumping assembly, a water source can be pumped into the cavity through the pumping assembly, the sealing disc is driven to move upwards, the standing ring is driven to move upwards synchronously through the supporting pipe, the height of the standing ring is adjusted, the structural design is reasonable, operation is convenient and fast, and the height position of the standing ring can be flexibly adjusted according to actual requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys, specifically a liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys. Background Technology

[0002] As an important piece of equipment widely used in oceans, rivers and other waters, buoys play a key role in many fields such as navigation guidance, hydrological monitoring and marine environmental observation. However, buoys are in a complex and harsh aquatic environment for a long time and face a variety of adverse factors such as seawater corrosion, wind and wave impact and biological attachment. This makes it necessary for buoys to be maintained and inspected regularly to ensure their stable and reliable operation and to continue to perform their various functions.

[0003] Currently, Chinese Patent CN219904658U discloses a multifunctional buoy platform, including a support plate, a floating ring, a water quality monitor, and a power generation component. The floating ring is installed below the support plate, the water quality monitor is installed on the support plate, and the power generation component is fixed above the support plate. It also includes a first bird-repelling mechanism to prevent birds from approaching the platform, which is fixed above the power generation component. This invention, by setting up the first bird-repelling mechanism, utilizes the sea breeze during operation to rotate fan blades. The fan blades drive a rotating rod to rotate, which in turn drives a fixed shell to rotate via a rotating sleeve and an inclined rod. The fixed shell then drives a striking rod to rotate, which strikes the hollow rod, producing a sound that drives away birds. This effectively prevents birds from approaching the platform and significantly improves the bird-repelling effect.

[0004] The aforementioned multi-functional buoy platform has some problems in actual use. Although its first bird deterrent mechanism can effectively prevent birds from approaching and significantly improve the bird deterrent effect, it is difficult for staff to perform convenient and comprehensive maintenance operations on the various devices installed on it when they stand on the support plate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A liftable maintenance platform structure for a buoy includes a mounting ring fixedly fitted onto the lower surface of the buoy. The mounting ring has an internal cavity, and a standing ring is provided at the top of the mounting ring. A sealing disc is slidably connected to the upper and lower parts of the cavity. A support pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the sealing disc. The top of the support pipe extends upward through the cavity and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the standing ring. A pumping assembly is installed on one side of the mounting ring to pump water into the cavity, thereby moving the sealing disc upward along the inner wall of the cavity and driving the standing ring upward along with the support pipe.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the pumping assembly includes a water pump disposed on one side of the mounting ring. The water pump is mounted on one side of the mounting ring via a detachable assembly. The output end of the water pump is positioned downwards and is sealed and inserted into a two-way pipe. The two sets of output ends of the two-way pipe are respectively connected to check valves. The two sets of check valves are respectively connected to the bottom of the corresponding side of the mounting ring and communicate with the cavity. The suction end of the water pump is connected to a suction pipe, which is bent downwards to be able to be inserted into the water. A drain pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other side of the mounting ring. The inner cavity of the drain pipe is connected to the cavity. The other end of the drain pipe is bent upwards and connected to a drain valve.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the suction end of the water suction pipe is connected to a filter.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the detachable component includes a mounting bolt fixedly installed on one side of the mounting ring, a mounting plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the water pump, a mounting hole opened on the upper part of the mounting plate, the mounting hole located on the surface of the mounting plate can be fitted onto the outer circular surface of the mounting bolt, and a mounting nut is threadedly connected to the end of the mounting bolt, and when the mounting nut is tightened, its end can be pressed against the surface of the mounting plate.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a handle for carrying a water pump is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting plate.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, a guardrail is fixedly installed on the top of the standing ring, and an entrance for personnel to enter and exit is provided on one side of the guardrail.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, an airbag is fixedly installed on the outer circular surface of the mounting ring.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This utility model, through the arrangement of an installation ring, cavity, standing ring, sealing disc, support pipe and pumping assembly, can pump water into the cavity through the pumping assembly, drive the sealing disc to move upward, and drive the standing ring to move upward synchronously through the support pipe, thereby realizing the adjustment of the height of the standing ring. The structure is reasonably designed and easy to operate. The height of the standing ring can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, thus facilitating convenient and comprehensive maintenance operations on various equipment above the buoy.

[0016] 2. This utility model incorporates a water pump, which efficiently delivers water into the cavity. The two-pipe design ensures even water flow into the cavity, while the check valve prevents backflow of water within the cavity, ensuring stable support of the standing ring by the sealing disc. Simultaneously, the drain pipe and drain valve facilitate the convenient drainage of water from the cavity, enabling the standing ring to move downwards. The overall components are functionally complete, making the height adjustment process of the standing ring more stable and reliable.

[0017] 3. This utility model uses detachable components, such as mounting bolts, mounting plates, mounting holes, and mounting nuts, to connect the water pump and the mounting ring. The structure is simple, easy to assemble and disassemble, and facilitates the inspection, maintenance, or disassembly and transport of the water pump, thus improving the convenience and flexibility of equipment maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a liftable maintenance platform for buoys according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a rear view structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the water pump of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting ring of this utility model.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 100. Mounting ring; 101. Airbag; 102. Standing ring; 103. Guardrail; 104. Buoy; 105. Cavity; 106. Sealing disc; 107. Support pipe; 108. Drain pipe; 109. Drain valve;

[0024] 200. Check valve; 201. One-to-two pipe; 203. Mounting plate; 204. Water pump; 205. Suction pipe; 206. Filter; 207. Mounting bolt; 208. Mounting hole; 209. Mounting nut; 210. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 This embodiment provides a liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys, including a mounting ring 100 fixedly sleeved on the lower surface of a buoy 104. The mounting ring 100 has a cavity 105 inside, and a standing ring 102 is provided on the top of the mounting ring 100. A sealing disc 106 is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the cavity 105, and a support tube 107 is fixedly connected to the top of the sealing disc 106. The top of the support tube 107 extends upward through the cavity 105 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the standing ring 102. A pump is installed on one side of the mounting ring 100 to pump water into the cavity 105, thereby pushing the sealing disc 106 along the inner wall of the cavity 105. The pumping assembly, which moves upward via the support pipe 107 and drives the standing ring 102 upward, is configured with a mounting ring 100, cavity 105, standing ring 102, sealing disc 106, support pipe 107, and pumping assembly. It pumps water into the cavity 105, driving the sealing disc 106 upward, which in turn drives the standing ring 102 upward via the support pipe 107, thus adjusting the height of the standing ring 102. The structure is rationally designed and easy to operate, allowing for flexible adjustment of the standing ring 102's height according to actual needs. This facilitates convenient and comprehensive maintenance of various equipment above the buoy 104.

[0027] The pumping assembly includes a water pump 204 disposed on one side of the mounting ring 100. The water pump 204 is mounted on one side of the mounting ring 100 via a detachable assembly. The output end of the water pump 204 is downwardly positioned and sealed with a two-way pipe 201. The two output ends of the two-way pipe 201 are respectively connected to check valves 200. The two check valves 200 are respectively connected to the bottom of the corresponding side of the mounting ring 100 and communicate with the cavity 105. The suction end of the water pump 204 is connected to a suction pipe 205, which is bent downwards to allow it to be inserted into the water. A drain pipe 108 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other side of the mounting ring 100. The inner cavity of 108 is connected to the cavity 105. The other end of the drain pipe 108 is bent upward and connected to the drain valve 109. With the water pump 204, the water pump 204 can efficiently deliver water into the cavity 105. The one-to-two pipe 201 can make the water flow into the cavity 105 evenly. The check valve 200 can prevent the water in the cavity 105 from flowing back, ensuring that the sealing plate 106 stably supports the standing ring 102. At the same time, the water in the cavity 105 can be conveniently discharged through the drain pipe 108 and the drain valve 109, realizing the downward movement of the standing ring 102. The overall component has complete functions, making the height adjustment process of the standing ring 102 more stable and reliable.

[0028] Among them, water pump 204 is a water pump with a pressure switch. Its specific model can be one of BLT50-16, Wilo PB-H090EAH, Grundfos CM series, etc. At the same time, the power supply can be one of solar power or portable power supply. The methods of solar power and portable power supply to power water pump 204 are common technical means and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] The suction end of the suction pipe 205 is connected to a filter 206. The filter 206 can filter the suction water source, preventing impurities in the water from entering the water pump 204 and the cavity 105, thus reducing the risk of equipment blockage and wear.

[0030] The detachable component includes a mounting bolt 207 fixedly installed on one side of the mounting ring 100. A mounting plate 203 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water pump 204. A mounting hole 208 is provided on the upper part of the mounting plate 203. The mounting hole 208 on the surface of the mounting plate 203 can fit onto the outer circular surface of the mounting bolt 207. A mounting nut 209 is threadedly connected to the end of the mounting bolt 207. Tightening the mounting nut 209 allows its end to press against the surface of the mounting plate 203. Through the setting of the detachable component, the mounting bolt 207, mounting plate 203, mounting hole 208 and mounting nut 209 realize the connection between the water pump 204 and the mounting ring 100. The structure is simple, and the assembly and disassembly are convenient. It is convenient to inspect, maintain or disassemble the water pump 204, which improves the maintenance convenience and flexibility of the equipment.

[0031] The mounting plate 203 is fixedly mounted with a handle 210 for the hand-held water pump 204. The handle 210 provides a convenient grip for the hand-held water pump 204, making it easier and less strenuous to move and transport the water pump 204, and improving the convenience of using the equipment.

[0032] The top of the standing ring 102 is fixedly equipped with a guardrail 103. One side of the guardrail 103 is provided with an entrance for personnel to enter and exit. By setting up the guardrail 103, the guardrail 103 installed on the top of the standing ring 102 can provide safety protection for personnel standing on the standing ring 102, effectively preventing accidental falls and ensuring personnel safety. The entrance on the guardrail 103 facilitates personnel to enter and exit the standing ring 102, taking into account both safety and ease of use.

[0033] An airbag 101 is fixedly installed on the outer circular surface of the mounting ring 100. By setting the airbag 101 on the outer circular surface of the mounting ring 100, the buoyancy of the entire structure in water can be increased, the stability of the equipment in water can be improved, the shaking can be reduced, and the standing ring 102 can be more stable and reliable during height adjustment and use.

[0034] Working principle;

[0035] When the height of the standing ring 102 needs to be adjusted, the pumping assembly is started to work. The water pump 204 draws water from the water source through the suction pipe 205. The water drawn in is filtered by the filter 206 and then enters the water pump 204. The water pump 204 delivers the water through the one-to-two pipe 201 at the output end to the cavity 105 of the mounting ring 100.

[0036] As the amount of water in the cavity 105 increases, the water exerts upward pressure on the sealing disc 106, pushing the sealing disc 106 to slide upward along the inner wall of the cavity 105. The support pipe 107, which is fixedly connected to the top of the sealing disc 106, moves upward accordingly. Since the top of the support pipe 107 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the standing ring 102, the support pipe 107 drives the standing ring 102 to move upward together, thereby increasing the height of the standing ring 102.

[0037] As the water volume in cavity 105 gradually increases, the pressure inside the cavity continues to rise. When the pressure inside cavity 105 reaches the upper limit set by the pressure switch of water pump 204, the pressure switch is triggered, automatically cutting off the power supply to water pump 204, causing water pump 204 to stop pumping water into cavity 105 and stop running, thus avoiding overload damage to the equipment.

[0038] The airbag 101 on the outer surface of the mounting ring 100 can increase the buoyancy of the overall structure in water and improve stability; the guardrail 103 on the top of the standing ring 102 can ensure the safety of personnel on the standing ring 102, and the entrance on the guardrail 103 facilitates personnel entry and exit.

[0039] The pumping assembly is mounted on the mounting ring 100 via a detachable component. When the water pump 204 needs to be removed and taken away, the mounting nut 209 can be unscrewed and the mounting plate 203 can be removed from the mounting bolt 207, thereby removing the water pump 204. During installation, the operation is reversed. The handle 210 on the mounting plate 203 facilitates lifting and moving the water pump 204.

[0040] At the same time, the drain valve 109 is opened, and the water in the cavity 105 is discharged outward through the drain pipe 108, thereby causing the standing ring 102 to move downward.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys, characterized in that, The device includes an installation ring (100) fixedly fitted onto the lower surface of a buoy (104). The installation ring (100) has a cavity (105) inside. A standing ring (102) is provided on the top of the installation ring (100). A sealing disc (106) is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the cavity (105) at the top and bottom. A support tube (107) is fixedly connected to the top of the sealing disc (106). The top of the support tube (107) extends upward through the cavity (105) and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the standing ring (102). A pumping assembly is installed on one side of the installation ring (100) to pump water into the cavity (105), thereby moving the sealing disc (106) upward along the inner wall of the cavity (105) and driving the standing ring (102) upward together via the support tube (107).

2. The buoy-type liftable maintenance platform structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pumping assembly includes a water pump (204) disposed on one side of the mounting ring (100). The water pump (204) is mounted on one side of the mounting ring (100) via a detachable assembly. The output end of the water pump (204) is disposed downward and sealed with a two-way pipe (201). The two sets of output ends of the two-way pipe (201) are respectively connected to check valves (200). The two sets of check valves (200) are respectively connected to the bottom of the corresponding side of the mounting ring (100) and communicate with the cavity (105). The suction end of the water pump (204) is connected to a suction pipe (205). The suction pipe (205) is bent downward so that it can be inserted into the water. A drain pipe (108) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other side of the mounting ring (100). The inner cavity of the drain pipe (108) is connected to the cavity (105). The other end of the drain pipe (108) is bent upward and connected to a drain valve (109).

3. The buoy-mountable maintenance platform structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The suction end of the water suction pipe (205) is connected to a filter (206).

4. The liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detachable component includes a mounting bolt (207) fixedly installed on one side of the mounting ring (100). The bottom of the water pump (204) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (203). The upper part of the mounting plate (203) is provided with a mounting hole (208). The mounting hole (208) on the surface of the mounting plate (203) can be fitted onto the outer circular surface of the mounting bolt (207). The end of the mounting bolt (207) is threadedly connected to a mounting nut (209). Tightening the mounting nut (209) allows its end to be pressed against the surface of the mounting plate (203).

5. The liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys according to claim 4, characterized in that: A handle (210) for a hand pump (204) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate (203).

6. The buoy-mountable maintenance platform structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guardrail (103) is fixedly installed on the top of the standing ring (102), and an entrance for personnel to enter and exit is provided on one side of the guardrail (103).

7. A liftable maintenance platform structure for buoys according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: An airbag (101) is fixedly mounted on the outer circular surface of the mounting ring (100).

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  • Multifunctional buoy platform

    CN219904658U