A buoy for oceanographic surveying

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of ocean surveying and mapping technology, specifically is a kind of ocean surveying and mapping buoy, including buoy body, the top side of buoy body is fixed with four support rods, the top end cooperation of four support rods is fixed with round plate, every two support rods between are all through the hinge of pivot cooperation and are equipped with swing plate, the top side of every swing plate is all set up with installation slot, every installation slot is all provided with solar panel;The utility model when using, through electric push rod operation, the included angle between solar panel and support rod is made bigger or smaller, to be able to adjust the angle of solar panel according to need, to be able to adjust in real time according to the change of solar elevation angle and azimuth, ensure in different seasons, different latitude even different weather conditions, always receive sunlight with optimum angle, make sunlight as possible perpendicular irradiation to solar panel surface, to maximize the increase of photogenerated carrier generation, improve photoelectric conversion efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine surveying technology, specifically a marine surveying buoy. Background Technology

[0002] A buoy is an automated observation device that is anchored or floats in waters such as oceans, rivers, and lakes. It can collect marine hydrological and meteorological data required for marine scientific research, offshore oil development, port construction, and other purposes on a long-term and continuous basis, in accordance with specified requirements.

[0003] Existing marine surveying buoys include a buoy body with four support rods mounted on its top side. Support plates are fitted to the top of each support rod, and a solar panel is installed between every two support rods. A tailpipe is fixed to the bottom of the buoy body, and a counterweight is mounted at the bottom of the tailpipe. A fan, transceiver antenna, weather monitor, and battery are respectively installed on the support plate. When monitoring the marine ecological environment, the buoy floats on the sea surface using buoyancy. An anchoring system secures the buoy to a designated sea area, ensuring its stability. A data acquisition unit processes and stores sensor data to ensure accuracy and integrity. A communication module transmits the collected data to a ground receiving station or data center via radio or satellite communication. The ground receiving station further processes and analyzes the data to generate marine environmental reports or early warning information.

[0004] Because ocean buoys are far from land and power supply is inconvenient, solar panels are usually installed on them for power. However, existing ocean mapping buoys typically have fixed solar panels that cannot be adjusted according to changes in the solar altitude angle. This results in sunlight not hitting the solar panel surface perpendicularly during certain periods, reducing the generation of photogenerated carriers and lowering the photoelectric conversion efficiency. Furthermore, the solar panels are easily exposed to the outside environment for extended periods, leading to dust accumulation. Existing ocean buoys lack cleaning mechanisms, causing dust to block the solar panel surface, reducing sunlight transmission and further decreasing photoelectric conversion efficiency. Therefore, this paper proposes an ocean mapping buoy to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and solve the problems mentioned in the background, this utility model proposes a buoy for marine surveying.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A marine surveying buoy of this utility model includes a buoy body. Four support rods are fixedly connected to the top side of the buoy body. A circular plate is fixedly connected to the top of each of the four support rods. A swing plate is hinged between every two support rods via a pivot. Each swing plate has a mounting groove on its top side, and a solar panel is installed in each mounting groove. A connecting plate is fixedly connected between every two support rods. A first fixing seat is installed on each connecting plate. An electric push rod is hinged in each first fixing seat. The actuating end of the electric push rod is connected to a second fixing seat, and the second... The fixed base is installed on the bottom side wall of the swing plate. When adjusting the angle of the solar panel according to different time periods, the electric push rod is operated to drive the swing plate to move, thereby increasing or decreasing the angle between the solar panel and the support rod. This allows for adjustment of the solar panel angle as needed, and can be adjusted in real time according to changes in the solar altitude angle and azimuth angle. This ensures that the solar panel receives sunlight at the optimal angle under different seasons, latitudes, and even different weather conditions, so that sunlight can hit the solar panel surface as perpendicularly as possible, thereby maximizing the generation of photogenerated carriers and improving photoelectric conversion efficiency.

[0007] Preferably, each swing plate has grooves on both sides, and a slider is slidably mounted in each groove. A connecting frame is fixed to the side wall of each slider, and a scraper is installed between the two connecting frames, with the scraper in contact with the outer surface of the solar panel. A lead screw is rotatably mounted in each groove, and the lead screw passes through the slider. Two motors are installed on one side wall of each swing plate, and the output end of the motor is connected to one end of the lead screw. When cleaning the dust accumulated on the surface of the solar panel, the motors move the sliders in the grooves, the two sliders drive the two connecting frames to move, and the scraper moves along the surface of the solar panel, thereby scraping away the dust. By cleaning the dust on the surface of the solar panel in a timely manner, the impact of dust on the photovoltaic conversion efficiency of the solar panel can be effectively reduced, so that the solar panel always maintains a good working condition, improves its power generation efficiency and stability, and extends its service life.

[0008] Preferably, multiple elastic fixing rods are fixed on the outer circumference of the buoy body, and a protective plate is installed for every two elastic fixing rods. A floating tube is installed on the bottom side of each protective plate. When the buoy body is hit by a foreign object, the combination of the elastic fixing rods and the protective plate can block and disperse the impact on the buoy body to a certain extent, protect the buoy, extend the service life of the buoy and its equipment, and reduce the risk of equipment damage.

[0009] Preferably, a fixed post is installed on the circular plate, a collar is rotatably installed on the fixed post, and multiple fan blades are installed on the collar. A navigation light is installed at the top of the fixed post, and a storage battery is installed on the top side of the circular plate and is located next to the fixed post. When there is wind, the fan blades can rotate rapidly under the action of the wind, which can prevent seabirds from landing on the navigation light and affecting navigation and orientation.

[0010] Preferably, a transceiver antenna is installed on one side of the top of the circular plate, a meteorological monitor is installed on the other side of the top of the circular plate, and a navigation light is installed at the top of the fixed column. When using this device, by setting the navigation light, the position identification and channel guidance can be provided for ships navigating at night. By setting the transceiver antenna, the marine environmental data and meteorological data collected by the buoy can be transmitted to the shore station or cloud platform via satellite or radio. By setting the meteorological monitor, basic data can be provided for marine weather forecasting.

[0011] Preferably, a tailpipe is installed at the center of the bottom side of the buoy body, and a counterweight is installed at the bottom end of the tailpipe. When using this device, the counterweight increases the weight of the bottom of the buoy, causing the center of gravity of the buoy to shift downward. The lower center of gravity can significantly improve the stability of the buoy in the water, reduce the risk of swaying and capsizing caused by wind and waves, and ensure that the buoy can maintain stable operation under various sea conditions.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. When adjusting the angle of the solar panel according to different time periods, this utility model uses an electric push rod to move the swing plate, thereby increasing or decreasing the angle between the solar panel and the support rod. This allows for adjustment of the solar panel angle as needed, and real-time adjustment based on changes in solar altitude and azimuth angles. This ensures that the solar panel receives sunlight at the optimal angle under different seasons, latitudes, and even weather conditions, maximizing the vertical exposure of sunlight to the solar panel surface and thus increasing the generation of photogenerated carriers and improving photoelectric conversion efficiency.

[0014] 2. When cleaning the dust accumulated on the surface of the solar panel, this utility model uses a motor to move the slider in the groove. The two sliders drive the two connecting frames to move, which in turn moves the scraper along the surface of the solar panel, thereby scraping away the dust. By cleaning the dust on the surface of the solar panel in a timely manner, the impact of dust on the photovoltaic conversion efficiency of the solar panel can be effectively reduced, so that the solar panel can always maintain a good working condition, improve its power generation efficiency and stability, and extend its service life.

[0015] 3. When the buoy body is impacted by a foreign object, the combination of the elastic fixing rod and the protective plate can block and disperse the impact on the buoy body to a certain extent, protect the buoy, extend the service life of the buoy and its equipment, and reduce the risk of equipment damage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the device;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall planar structure of the device;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the protective mechanism;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the device;

[0021] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the solar panel angle adjustment mechanism;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a solar panel assembly structure;

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the scraping and cleaning mechanism;

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Buoy body; 2. Support rod; 3. Swing plate; 4. Mounting slot; 5. Solar panel; 6. Connecting plate; 7. First fixed seat; 8. Electric push rod; 9. Second fixed seat; 10. Slide groove; 11. Sliding block; 12. Connecting frame; 13. Scraper; 14. Lead screw; 15. Motor; 16. Elastic fixing rod; 17. Protective plate; 18. Floating tube; 19. Tail tube; 20. Counterweight; 21. Circular plate; 22. Fixed column; 23. Fan blade; 24. Navigation light; 25. Transceiver antenna; 26. Weather monitor; 27. Battery. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-2 and Figure 4-7 As shown, a marine surveying buoy includes a buoy body 1. Four support rods 2 are fixedly connected to the top side of the buoy body 1. A circular plate 21 is fixedly connected to the top of each of the four support rods 2. A swing plate 3 is hinged between each pair of support rods 2 via a pivot. Each swing plate 3 has a mounting groove 4 on its top side, and a solar panel 5 is installed in each mounting groove 4. A connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected between each pair of support rods 2. A first fixing seat 7 is installed on each connecting plate 6. An electric push rod 8 is hinged to each first fixing seat 7. A second fixing seat 9 is connected to the actuating end of the electric push rod 8, and the second fixing seat 9 is installed on the bottom of the swing plate 3. On the side wall; during operation, when adjusting the angle of the solar panel 5 according to different time periods, the electric push rod 8 is used to drive the swing plate 3 to move, thereby increasing or decreasing the angle between the solar panel 5 and the support rod 2. This allows the angle of the solar panel 5 to be adjusted as needed, and can be adjusted in real time according to changes in the solar altitude angle and azimuth angle. This ensures that the solar panel receives sunlight at the best angle under different seasons, latitudes, and even different weather conditions, so that the sunlight shines on the surface of the solar panel 5 as perpendicularly as possible, thereby maximizing the generation of photogenerated carriers and improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency.

[0027] Each swing plate 3 has a groove 10 on both sides, and a slider 11 is slidably mounted in each groove 10. A connecting frame 12 is fixed to the side wall of each slider 11, and a scraper 13 is installed between two connecting frames 12, with the scraper 13 in contact with the outer surface of the solar panel 5. A lead screw 14 is rotatably mounted in each groove 10, and the lead screw 14 passes through the slider 11. Two motors 15 are installed on one side wall of each swing plate 3, and the output end of the motor 15 is connected to one end of the lead screw 14. During operation, the solar panel 5 is exposed to the outside environment for a long time, and dust easily accumulates on its surface. When cleaning the dust accumulated on the surface of the solar panel 5, the motor 15 operates, causing the lead screw 14 to rotate, which in turn causes the slider 11 to move within the slide groove 10. The two sliders 11 drive the two connecting frames 12 to move, which in turn causes the scraper 13 to move along the surface of the solar panel 5, thereby scraping away the dust on the surface of the solar panel 5. By cleaning the dust on the surface of the solar panel 5 in a timely manner, the impact of dust on the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar panel 5 can be effectively reduced, so that the solar panel 5 can always maintain a good working condition, improve its power generation efficiency and stability, and extend its service life.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, multiple elastic fixing rods 16 are fixed on the outer circumference of the buoy body 1. A protective plate 17 is installed between every two elastic fixing rods 16. A float tube 18 is installed on the bottom side of each protective plate 17. During operation, when the buoy body 1 is hit by a foreign object, the cooperation of the elastic fixing rods 16 and the protective plate 17 can block and disperse the impact on the buoy body 1 to a certain extent, protect the buoy, extend the service life of the buoy and its equipment, and reduce the risk of equipment damage.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-2 As shown, a fixed post 22 is installed on the circular plate 21, a collar is rotatably installed on the fixed post 22, and multiple fan blades 23 are installed on the collar. A navigation light is installed at the top of the fixed post 22, and a storage battery is installed on the top side of the circular plate. The storage battery is located next to the fixed post. When there is wind, the fan blades can rotate rapidly under the action of the wind, which can prevent seabirds from landing on the navigation light and affecting navigation and orientation.

[0030] A transceiver antenna 25 is installed on one side of the top of the circular plate 21, and a meteorological monitor 26 is installed on the other side of the top of the circular plate 21. A navigation light 24 is installed on the top of the fixed column 22. When the device is in operation, by setting the navigation light 24, it can provide position identification and navigation guidance for ships navigating at night. By setting the transceiver antenna 25, it can transmit the marine environmental data and meteorological data collected by the buoy to the shore station or cloud platform via satellite or radio. By setting the meteorological monitor 26, which is a CAMS620-MB model, it can provide basic data for marine weather forecasting.

[0031] A tailpipe 19 is installed at the center of the bottom side of the buoy body 1, and a counterweight 20 is installed at the bottom end of the tailpipe 19. When the device is in operation, the counterweight 20 increases the weight of the bottom of the buoy, which lowers the center of gravity of the buoy. The lower center of gravity can significantly improve the stability of the buoy in the water, reduce the risk of swaying and capsizing caused by wind and waves, and ensure that the buoy can maintain stable operation in various sea conditions.

[0032] Working Principle: Since ocean buoys are far from land and power supply is inconvenient, solar panels (5) are typically installed on them for power. However, existing ocean mapping buoys usually have fixed solar panels (5) that cannot adjust their angle according to changes in the sun's altitude. This results in sunlight not reaching the surface of the solar panel (5) perpendicularly during certain periods, reducing the generation of photogenerated carriers and lowering photoelectric conversion efficiency. Furthermore, the solar panel (5) is constantly exposed to the elements, making it prone to dust accumulation. Existing ocean buoys lack cleaning mechanisms, causing dust to obstruct the surface of the solar panel (5), reducing sunlight transmission and further decreasing photoelectric conversion efficiency. Therefore, to address these issues… A marine surveying buoy is proposed. When adjusting the angle of the solar panel 5 according to different time periods, the electric push rod 8 is operated to drive the swing plate 3 to move, thereby increasing or decreasing the angle between the solar panel 5 and the support rod 2. This allows the angle of the solar panel 5 to be adjusted as needed, and can be adjusted in real time according to changes in the solar altitude angle and azimuth angle. This ensures that the solar panel receives sunlight at the optimal angle under different seasons, latitudes, and even different weather conditions, so that the sunlight shines on the surface of the solar panel 5 as perpendicularly as possible, thereby maximizing the generation of photogenerated carriers and improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency.

[0033] Solar panel 5 is exposed to the outside world for a long time, and dust easily accumulates on its surface. When cleaning the dust accumulated on the surface of solar panel 5, the motor 15 operates, causing the lead screw 14 to rotate, which in turn causes the slider 11 to move within the slide groove 10. The two sliders 11 drive the two connecting frames 12 to move, which in turn causes the scraper 13 to move along the surface of solar panel 5, thereby scraping away the dust on the surface of solar panel 5. By cleaning the dust on the surface of solar panel 5 in a timely manner, the impact of dust on the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar panel 5 can be effectively reduced, so that solar panel 5 can always maintain a good working condition, improve its power generation efficiency and stability, and extend its service life.

[0034] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A buoy for marine surveying, characterized in that: The system includes a buoy body (1), with four support rods (2) fixedly connected to the top side of the buoy body (1). A circular plate (21) is fixedly connected to the top of each of the four support rods (2). A swing plate (3) is hinged between each pair of support rods (2) via a pivot shaft. Each swing plate (3) has a mounting groove (4) on its top side, and a solar panel (5) is installed in each mounting groove (4). A connecting plate (6) is fixed between each pair of support rods (2). A first fixing seat (7) is installed on each connecting plate (6). An electric push rod (8) is hinged within each first fixing seat (7). The working end of the electric push rod (8) is connected to a second fixing seat (9), and the second fixing seat... (9) Installed on the bottom side wall of the swing plate (3), each swing plate (3) has a sliding groove (10) on both sides, each sliding groove (10) has a slider (11) slidably assembled in each sliding groove (10), each slider (11) has a connecting frame (12) fixed on its side wall, a scraper (13) is installed between the two connecting frames (12), and the scraper (13) is in contact with the outer surface of the solar panel (5), each sliding groove (10) has a lead screw (14) rotatably installed in each sliding groove (10), and the lead screw (14) is set through the slider (11), each swing plate (3) has two motors (15) installed on one side wall, and the output end of the motor (15) is connected to one end of the lead screw (14).

2. The marine surveying buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple elastic fixing rods (16) are fixed on the outer circumference of the buoy body (1). A protective plate (17) is installed on every two elastic fixing rods (16). A floating tube (18) is installed on the bottom side of each protective plate (17).

3. A marine surveying buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed post (22) is installed on the circular plate (21), a collar is rotatably installed on the fixed post (22), a plurality of fan blades (23) are installed on the collar, and a navigation light (24) is installed at the top of the fixed post (22).

4. A marine surveying buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transceiver antenna (25) is installed on one side of the top of the circular plate (21), and a weather monitor (26) is installed on the other side of the top of the circular plate (21).

5. A marine surveying buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery (27) is installed on the top side of the circular plate (21), and the battery (27) is located on the side of the fixed column (22).

6. A marine surveying buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tailpipe (19) is installed at the center of the bottom side of the buoy body (1), and a counterweight (20) is installed at the bottom end of the tailpipe (19).

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