Embedded buoy vibration monitoring device

By using an embedded buoy vibration monitoring device, real-time monitoring and data transmission of the buoy are achieved through solar power and an acceleration sensor, solving the problem that existing technologies cannot monitor ocean movements and improving environmental response capabilities and structural stability.

CN224216161UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SUZHOU YITONG SINGLE POINT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU YITONG SINGLE POINT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-18
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing buoy vibration monitoring devices cannot monitor ocean movement based on the movement of the buoys, and cannot transmit data in real time, making it difficult to respond to environmental changes in a timely manner and to effectively predict and assess ocean and environmental phenomena.

Method used

An embedded buoy vibration monitoring device is designed, which adopts a combination of an accelerometer, a solar photovoltaic panel, a charging controller and a battery. It uses solar energy to convert and store electrical energy to achieve real-time data transmission and monitoring. The buoy is composed of four fan-shaped buoys spliced ​​together, with a sealed structure and detachability, which enhances its pressure resistance and stability.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time motion monitoring and data transmission of the pontoons, improves the ability to respond to changes in the marine environment, enhances the structural compressive strength and stability of the pontoons, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an embedded buoy vibration monitoring device, and relates to the buoy vibration monitoring device technology field, the embedded buoy vibration monitoring device comprises a buoy, the buoy is formed by splicing four fan-shaped buoys, the center position of the buoy is provided with an installation through hole, the installation through hole is internally provided with an installation column, and the installation column is provided with a through hole. A positioning column is mounted on the side, close to the direction of the mounting through hole, of the fan-shaped buoy, positioning springs are mounted at the two ends of the other side of the positioning column, a positioning plate is mounted at the other end of each positioning spring, a telescopic rod is mounted in each positioning spring, and first positioning grooves are formed in the two sides and the two ends of the outer wall of the mounting column; according to the scheme, the problems that in the using process of an existing buoy, the movement of the ocean cannot be monitored according to the movement of the buoy, real-time data cannot be transmitted to a research station or a ship, environment changes cannot be coped with conveniently in time, and ocean and environment phenomena cannot be better predicted and evaluated are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of float vibration monitoring devices, specifically an embedded float vibration monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of marine resource development and the shipbuilding industry, the safety and reliability of offshore platforms, ship propulsion systems, and floating structures face severe challenges. In the complex marine environment, structural vibration is one of the core causes of metal fatigue, equipment failure, and even catastrophic accidents. Traditional vibration monitoring technologies mostly use external sensors and wired transmission schemes, which have bottlenecks such as poor environmental adaptability, weak anti-interference ability, and high maintenance costs.

[0003] As indicated by announcement number CN205545068U, a buoy is described. The device includes a buoy cover, a buoy bottom, a buoy wall, and a column. The column includes a head, a body, and a tail. A hole is provided in the central area of ​​the buoy cover, and the size of the hole is just enough for the body of the column to pass through. A recess is provided in the central area of ​​the buoy bottom. The recess is connected to the head of the column.

[0004] The aforementioned devices cannot monitor ocean movement based on the movement of the pontoons during use, nor can they transmit real-time data to research stations or ships, thus hindering timely responses to environmental changes and preventing better prediction and assessment of ocean and environmental phenomena. Therefore, we propose an embedded pontoon vibration monitoring device to address the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an embedded buoy vibration monitoring device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as that existing buoys cannot monitor ocean movement based on the movement of the buoy during use, cannot transmit real-time data to research stations or ships, thus making it difficult to respond to environmental changes in a timely manner and to better predict and assess ocean and environmental phenomena.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an embedded float vibration monitoring device, comprising a float, wherein the float is composed of four fan-shaped floats spliced ​​together, a mounting through hole is provided at the center of the float, a mounting column is installed inside the mounting through hole, a positioning column is installed on the side of the fan-shaped float near the mounting through hole, a positioning spring is installed at both ends of the other side of the positioning column, a positioning plate is installed at the other end of the positioning spring, a telescopic rod is installed inside the positioning spring, a first positioning groove is provided on both sides and both ends of the outer wall of the mounting column, a second positioning groove is provided at both ends inside the first positioning groove, a mounting box is installed on the top of the mounting column, an acceleration sensor is installed at the bottom of the mounting box, and a battery and a charging controller are respectively installed on the inner walls on both sides of the mounting box.

[0007] Preferably, the fan-shaped buoy has an internal hollow structure and a sealed structure, and the outer shell of the fan-shaped buoy is composed of an outer layer, a sandwich layer and an inner layer.

[0008] Preferably, first mounting plates are installed at both ends of the top of the fan-shaped pontoon, and the first mounting plates of two adjacent fan-shaped pontoons are fitted together. The first mounting plate has a first mounting hole inside, and two adjacent first mounting plates are fixedly connected by a first bolt.

[0009] Preferably, a second mounting plate is mounted on the top of the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate has a second mounting hole inside, a connecting post is mounted between two adjacent second mounting plates, the top of the connecting post is connected to the upper part of the mounting post through a hinge block, the lower part of the connecting post has a third mounting hole, and the connecting post is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate by a second bolt.

[0010] Preferably, the upper part of the mounting post is provided with an internal groove, and the outer wall of the upper part of the mounting post is provided with multiple sets of through holes, and the internal groove is connected to the outside through the through holes.

[0011] Preferably, a solar photovoltaic panel is installed between two adjacent connecting columns, the output end of the solar photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the input end of the charging controller, the battery is bidirectionally electrically connected to the charging controller, and the output end of the charging controller is electrically connected to the input end of the acceleration sensor.

[0012] Preferably, a counterweight is installed at the lower part of the mounting column, and the counterweight is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting column by a connecting rope.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] (1) This utility model can convert light energy into electrical energy through a solar photovoltaic panel and transmit the electrical energy to a charging controller. The charging controller prioritizes supplying electrical energy to the accelerometer and efficiently stores the remaining electrical energy in the battery. At night, the solar photovoltaic panel stops generating electricity, and the charging controller switches to the battery power supply mode, delivering the stored electrical energy to the accelerometer to power it. The accelerometer can monitor the movement of the buoy and transmit real-time data, solving the problem that existing buoys cannot monitor ocean movement based on the movement of the buoy during use, cannot transmit real-time data to research stations or ships, thus making it difficult to respond to environmental changes in a timely manner and to better predict and assess ocean and environmental phenomena.

[0015] (2) The buoy is made up of four fan-shaped buoys. When damaged, they can be disassembled and repaired separately to avoid overall scrapping. The fan-shaped buoys with sealed structure design can provide buoyancy for the overall monitoring device. The outer shell of the fan-shaped buoys is composed of an outer layer, a sandwich layer and an inner layer, which can resist seawater corrosion and marine organism attachment, effectively enhance the structural pressure resistance of the fan-shaped buoys, and at the same time reduce the overall weight of the fan-shaped buoys.

[0016] (3) By pressing the positioning plate, the positioning spring can be compressed so that the positioning column can be inserted into the first positioning groove. At the same time, under the action of the rebound force of the positioning spring, the positioning spring and the positioning plate can be inserted into the second positioning groove, thereby fixing the fan-shaped float and the mounting column. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top cross-sectional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top cross-sectional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Float; 2. Fan-shaped float; 3. Mounting through hole; 4. Outer layer; 5. Interlayer; 6. Inner layer; 7. Mounting post; 8. Positioning post; 9. Positioning spring; 10. Positioning plate; 11. Telescopic rod; 12. First positioning groove; 13. Second positioning groove; 14. First mounting plate; 15. First mounting hole; 16. First bolt; 17. Second mounting plate; 18. Second mounting hole; 19. Connecting post; 20. Hinge block; 21. Third mounting hole; 22. Second bolt; 23. Internal groove; 24. Through hole; 25. Solar photovoltaic panel; 26. Mounting box; 27. Accelerometer; 28. Battery; 29. ​​Charging controller; 30. Connecting rope; 31. Counterweight. 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] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides one embodiment: an embedded float vibration monitoring device, including a float 1, which is composed of four fan-shaped floats 2 spliced ​​together. When damaged, it can be disassembled and repaired individually, avoiding complete scrapping. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 The fan-shaped buoy 2 has an internal hollow structure and a sealed structure. The fan-shaped buoy 2, designed with a sealed structure, can provide buoyancy for the overall monitoring device. The outer shell of the fan-shaped buoy 2 is composed of an outer layer 4, a sandwich layer 5, and an inner layer 6. The outer layer 4 is made of titanium alloy material and coated with a ceramic-based antifouling coating to resist seawater corrosion and marine organism attachment. The inner layer 6 is made of lightweight carbon fiber composite material shell. The sandwich layer 5 is made of honeycomb aluminum core material and is filled with polyurethane foam material, which can effectively enhance the structural compressive strength of the fan-shaped buoy 2 and reduce the overall weight of the fan-shaped buoy 2. A mounting through hole 3 is provided at the center of the float 1. A mounting post 7 is installed inside the mounting through hole 3. A positioning post 8 is installed on the side of the fan-shaped float 2 closest to the mounting through hole 3. Positioning springs 9 are installed at both ends of the other side of the positioning post 8. A positioning plate 10 is installed at the other end of the positioning spring 9. A telescopic rod 11 is installed inside the positioning spring 9. First positioning grooves 12 are provided on both sides and at both ends of the outer wall of the mounting post 7. Second positioning grooves 13 are provided at both ends inside the first positioning grooves 12. When the device needs to be used, the positioning plate 10 is pressed to compress the positioning spring 9, so that the positioning post 8 can be inserted into the first positioning groove 12. At the same time, the rebound force of the positioning spring 9 can engage the positioning spring 9 and the positioning plate 10 into the second positioning groove 13, thus achieving the initial fixed installation of the fan-shaped float 2 and the mounting post 7. The telescopic rod 11 ensures that the positioning spring 9 remains horizontal, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the fan-shaped float 2 and the mounting post 7. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 4 First mounting plates 14 are installed at both ends of the top of the fan-shaped buoy 2. The first mounting plates 14 on the tops of two adjacent fan-shaped buoys 2 are fitted together. First mounting holes 15 are provided inside the first mounting plates 14. Two adjacent first mounting plates 14 are fixedly connected by first bolts 16. The mutual cooperation of the first mounting holes 15 and the first bolts 16 can fix two adjacent first mounting plates 14 together, thereby fixing two adjacent fan-shaped buoys 2 together and effectively improving the stability of the buoy 1. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 5 A second mounting plate 17 is mounted on the top of the first mounting plate 14. The second mounting plate 17 has a second mounting hole 18 inside. A connecting column 19 is installed between two adjacent second mounting plates 17. The top of the connecting column 19 is connected to the upper part of the mounting column 7 via a hinge block 20. The lower part of the connecting column 19 has a third mounting hole 21. The connecting column 19 is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 17 via a second bolt 22. The second mounting plate 17 and the connecting column 19 are fixedly installed through the cooperation of the second mounting hole 18, the third mounting hole 21, and the second bolt 22, thereby further positioning the float 1 and the mounting column 7 and effectively improving the stability and structural strength of the device. A mounting box 26 is mounted on the top of the mounting column 7. An acceleration sensor 27 is installed at the bottom of the mounting box 26. A battery 28 and a charging controller 29 are installed on the inner walls of both sides of the mounting box 26, respectively. The movement of the ocean can drive the movement of buoy 1. Accelerometer 27 monitors the movement of buoy 1 and transmits real-time data. Accelerometer 27 is a Dytran 3623 series waterproof triaxial accelerometer, capable of monitoring the vibration of buoy 1 in the X, Y, and Z axes. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A solar photovoltaic panel 25 is installed between two adjacent connecting columns 19. The output end of the solar photovoltaic panel 25 is electrically connected to the input end of the charging controller 29. The battery 28 is bidirectionally electrically connected to the charging controller 29. The output end of the charging controller 29 is electrically connected to the input end of the accelerometer 27. During the day, the solar photovoltaic panel 25 can convert light energy into electrical energy and transfer the electrical energy to the charging controller 29. The charging controller 29 prioritizes supplying electrical energy to the accelerometer 27 and efficiently stores the remaining electrical energy in the battery 28. When the battery 28 is fully charged, the charging controller 29 can automatically cut off the charging circuit to prevent overcharging. At night, the solar photovoltaic panel 25 stops generating electricity, and the charging controller 29 switches to the battery 28 power supply mode, delivering the stored electrical energy to the accelerometer 27 to power it.

[0025] Please see Figure 2The upper part of the mounting column 7 is provided with an internal groove 23, and the outer wall of the upper part of the mounting column 7 is provided with multiple sets of through holes 24. The internal groove 23 is connected to the outside through the through holes 24. The cooperation between the internal groove 23 and the through holes 24 facilitates the ventilation of the mounting column 7 and prevents the mounting column 7 from tipping over due to excessive wind.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 A counterweight 31 is installed at the lower part of the mounting column 7. The counterweight 31 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting column 7 by the connecting rope 30. The overall center of gravity distribution of the float 1 can be adjusted by the suspension position and weight of the counterweight 31. By lowering the center of gravity, the self-righting ability of the float 1 in waves can be enhanced, and capsizing can be avoided.

[0027] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention 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 essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An embedded float vibration monitoring device, comprising a float (1), characterized in that: The pontoon (1) is composed of four fan-shaped pontoons (2). A mounting through hole (3) is provided at the center of the pontoon (1). A mounting column (7) is installed inside the mounting through hole (3). A positioning column (8) is installed on one side of the fan-shaped pontoon (2) near the mounting through hole (3). A positioning spring (9) is installed at both ends of the other side of the positioning column (8). A positioning plate (10) is installed at the other end of the positioning spring (9). A telescopic rod (11) is installed inside the positioning spring (9). A first positioning groove (12) is provided on both sides and at both ends of the outer wall of the mounting column (7). A second positioning groove (13) is provided at both ends inside the first positioning groove (12). A mounting box (26) is installed on the top of the mounting column (7). An acceleration sensor (27) is installed at the bottom inside the mounting box (26). A battery (28) and a charging controller (29) are installed on the inner walls on both sides of the mounting box (26).

2. The embedded float vibration monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan-shaped pontoon (2) has an internal hollow structure and a sealed structure. The outer shell of the fan-shaped pontoon (2) is composed of an outer layer (4), a sandwich layer (5) and an inner layer (6).

3. The embedded float vibration monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top ends of the fan-shaped pontoon (2) are equipped with first mounting plates (14), and the first mounting plates (14) on the tops of two adjacent fan-shaped pontoons (2) are in contact with each other. The first mounting plate (14) has a first mounting hole (15) inside, and two adjacent first mounting plates (14) are fixedly connected by a first bolt (16).

4. The embedded float vibration monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second mounting plate (17) is mounted on the top of the first mounting plate (14). The second mounting plate (17) has a second mounting hole (18) inside. A connecting post (19) is installed between two adjacent second mounting plates (17). The top of the connecting post (19) is connected to the upper part of the mounting post (7) through a hinge block (20). The lower part of the connecting post (19) has a third mounting hole (21). The connecting post (19) is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate (17) through a second bolt (22).

5. The embedded float vibration monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the mounting post (7) is provided with an internal groove (23), and the outer wall of the upper part of the mounting post (7) is provided with multiple sets of through holes (24). The internal groove (23) is connected to the outside through the through holes (24).

6. The embedded float vibration monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A solar photovoltaic panel (25) is installed between two adjacent connecting columns (19). The output end of the solar photovoltaic panel (25) is electrically connected to the input end of the charging controller (29). The battery (28) is bidirectionally electrically connected to the charging controller (29). The output end of the charging controller (29) is electrically connected to the input end of the acceleration sensor (27).

7. The embedded float vibration monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A counterweight (31) is installed at the lower part of the mounting column (7), and the counterweight (31) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting column (7) by a connecting rope (30).

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