A snap ring type stabilizing float cake

By designing a snap-ring type stabilizing float, the problems of poor wind and wave resistance and insufficient splicing of the float ball in wind and wave environment are solved, realizing stability and evaporation suppression effect in wind and wave environment, while saving materials and reducing costs.

CN224314112UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02XINJIANG ACADEMY OF AGRI & RECLAMATION SCI +1

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINJIANG ACADEMY OF AGRI & RECLAMATION SCI
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of water surface anti-evaporation technology and discloses a snap-ring type stabilizing floating cake, which consists of a fully connected curved shell and a perforated snap ring forming a sealed whole. The upper and lower surfaces of the curved shell are slightly curved, and the connecting surfaces of the upper and lower surfaces are cylindrical. The perforated snap ring surrounds the center of the outer wall of the cylindrical surface, and the curved shell is hollow while the perforated snap ring is solid. The upper and lower slightly curved surfaces have the same structure, and they are mirror-symmetrically distributed with respect to the axis of the cylindrical surface, and the cylindrical surface is aligned with the edges of the upper and lower slightly curved surfaces respectively. The technical solution described in this utility model can be connected to form a unified whole, further improving the stability of traditional covering devices in strong wind and wave environments, enhancing the overall stability of the laying system, and possessing a good anti-evaporation effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water surface anti-evaporation technology, and in particular relates to a snap ring type stabilizing float. Background Technology

[0002] The high temperatures and strong winds characteristic of arid and semi-arid regions are the fundamental factors restricting the stability of local water use ecosystems, especially the large-scale plain reservoirs and long-distance water conveyance channels, which have historically generated substantial ineffective evaporation losses. Existing research indicates that soil salinity in irrigated areas mainly originates from irrigation water; therefore, evaporation prevention technologies for plain reservoirs in arid regions can alleviate downstream soil salinization.

[0003] Using the float-type water surface covering material as a reference, and based on the anti-wind, wave, and waterproof surface evaporation float cake and the wheel-type water surface evaporation suppression device with automatic water filling, this utility model mentions a snap-ring type stabilizing float cake that improves upon previous generations and achieves different effects. In addition to the float cake device's material-saving, convenient transportation, and easy installation features, the hollow curved shell provides buoyancy for the entire device. The perforated snap rings surrounding the outer wall of the columnar surface, due to their small thickness, can overlap and stabilize the system under water fluctuations. Unlike increasing individual weight for stability, this method strengthens the overall connection, effectively improving the device's adaptability in windy and wave environments. Furthermore, the pre-drilled perforations allow for connection with thin ropes, enhancing resistance to external forces in extreme environments. This snap-ring type stabilizing float cake highlights the device's resistance to external forces and represents a further extension of the float cake's stability and connectivity. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a snap-ring type stabilizing float to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. This float has good wind and wave resistance, ease of assembly, and material saving, and can effectively suppress evaporation and provide stable buoyancy on the water surface.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a snap ring type stabilizing float, including a float shell, the interior of which is hollow, and a perforated snap ring located at the center of the outer side wall of the float shell is arranged around it.

[0006] Optionally, the floating cake shell includes an upper slightly curved surface, a lower slightly curved surface, a columnar surface, and a perforated retaining ring. The columnar surface is disposed between the upper and lower slightly curved surfaces, and the perforated retaining ring is disposed around the outer wall of the columnar surface.

[0007] Optionally, the upper micro-curved surface and the lower micro-curved surface have the same structure, and the upper micro-curved surface and the lower micro-curved surface are mirror-symmetrically distributed with respect to the axis of the cylindrical surface.

[0008] Optionally, the columnar surface is aligned with the edges of the upper and lower slightly curved surfaces, respectively.

[0009] Optionally, the upper slightly curved surface, the lower slightly curved surface, and the columnar surface have the same thickness, which is 1-1.2 mm.

[0010] Optionally, the thickness of the perforated retaining ring is 2 mm.

[0011] Optionally, the perforated retaining ring protrudes 20mm outward from the outer edge of the float shell.

[0012] Optionally, the perforated retaining ring has a circular hole with a diameter of 3 mm every 60° along the central angle.

[0013] Optionally, multiple floats can be stacked on top of each other in the water by corresponding perforated shackles, or the overall stability can be enhanced by the assistance of thin ropes.

[0014] The technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] Wind and wave resistance: This utility model uses a perforated snap ring design, where multiple float cakes are squeezed together in the water to form an stacked structure, effectively reducing the impact of wind on individual float cakes and enhancing overall stability; the multiple float cakes connected by perforated ropes transfer the force on the individual to the force on the system, and the surface tension of the water under the connected float cake system is further increased, thus improving the stability.

[0016] Splicing capability: The perforated retaining ring design of this utility model increases the contact area and friction between multiple floats, improving the stability and reliability during splicing.

[0017] Material saving: This utility model effectively saves materials and reduces production costs while ensuring the performance of the floating cake by extending the perforated retaining ring.

[0018] Evaporation suppression: The perforated retaining ring design of this utility model increases the contact surface in water, resulting in greater resistance and preventing the float cake from turning over, thus better maintaining the evaporation suppression effect of the float cake. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments 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.

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the perforated snap ring type stabilizing float in this embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the perforated snap ring type stabilizing float in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the extrusion of the perforated snap ring type stabilizing floating cake snap ring in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the perforated snap ring type stabilizing float rope connection in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Labeling explanations: 1. Upper slightly curved surface; 2. Columnar surface; 3. Perforated retaining ring; 4. Lower slightly curved surface; 5. Connecting device (thin rope, etc.). Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and several embodiments of the utility model will be provided. However, the utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and complete.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0029] The terms “include,” “including,” “have,” “contain,” etc., used in this article are all open-ended terms, meaning that they include but are not limited to.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a snap ring type stabilizing float, including a float shell, the interior of which is hollow, and a perforated snap ring 3 located at the center of the outer side wall is arranged around the outer side wall of the float shell.

[0033] Traditional floats have several problems during use, such as poor resistance to wind and waves, and a tendency to flip over, exposing the wet side to the air, thus increasing water evaporation and weakening the evaporation suppression effect. Furthermore, traditional floats have a small friction area during splicing, resulting in low material utilization efficiency and high cost. The purpose of this embodiment is to provide a snap-ring type stabilizing float to solve the problems mentioned in the background. This embodiment can effectively reduce the impact of wind, enhance stability, prevent flipping and increased evaporation, and maintain a good evaporation suppression effect. The specific structure of this embodiment includes:

[0034] The floating cake shell and the perforated retaining ring 3 are arranged around the outer wall of the shell. The floating cake shell includes an upper slightly curved surface 1, a lower slightly curved surface 4, a columnar surface 2 and a perforated retaining ring 3. The columnar surface 2 is arranged between the upper slightly curved surface 1 and the lower slightly curved surface 4, and the perforated retaining ring 3 is arranged around the outer wall of the columnar surface 2.

[0035] The upper micro-curved surface 1 and the lower micro-curved surface 4 have the same structure and are mirror-symmetrically distributed with respect to the axis of the cylindrical surface 2. The cylindrical surface 2 is aligned with the edges of the upper micro-curved surface 1 and the lower micro-curved surface 4, respectively.

[0036] The upper slightly curved surface 1 and the lower slightly curved surface 4 are arranged in a mirror-symmetric layout in space with the cylindrical surface 2 as the axis of symmetry. They are located on both sides of the cylindrical surface 2 and are symmetrically distributed with respect to the axis of the cylindrical surface 2, forming a balanced and stable structural form.

[0037] This symmetrical design ensures a more balanced distribution of forces in all directions and a more rational center of gravity, thereby greatly enhancing the overall balance and stability. Whether stationary or subjected to external disturbances such as water flow or waves, it maintains a good posture, reducing the risk of overturning or instability and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the device.

[0038] In terms of thickness, the upper slightly curved surface 1, the lower slightly curved surface 4, and the columnar surface 2 have the same thickness, which is 1-1.2 mm.

[0039] The bottom diameter of columnar surface 2 is 200mm and the height is 25mm. The perforated retaining ring 3 is located at the center of the side wall of columnar surface 2, with a thickness of 2mm, and protrudes 20mm outward from the outer edge of the floating cake shell. The distance between the perforated retaining ring 3 and the vertex of the upper micro-curved surface 1 or the lower micro-curved surface 4 is 25mm.

[0040] In this embodiment, when the float is deployed in water, the water level is submerged up to below the perforated retaining ring 3, without contacting the perforated retaining ring 3. When multiple perforated retaining ring type stabilizing floats are deployed in water, the perforated retaining rings 3 press against each other, forming an stacked structure. This effectively reduces the impact of wind on a single float under the same wind force. Furthermore, in windy and wavy conditions, even if the float tends to flip over (flipping or rolling is a disadvantage of floats, exposing the wet surface to the air, increasing water evaporation, and weakening the evaporation suppression effect), the perforated retaining ring 3 structure experiences greater resistance in the water, further enhancing the stability of the float and preventing increased water evaporation due to flipping, thus better maintaining the evaporation suppression effect of the float.

[0041] In summary, this embodiment utilizes the perforated retaining ring 3 design, where multiple float cakes are compressed together in the water to form an overlapping structure. This effectively reduces the impact of wind on individual float cakes, enhances overall stability, and improves stability and reliability during assembly. Simultaneously, it optimizes the outer wall thickness and structural design, effectively saving materials and reducing production costs while ensuring performance. Furthermore, the perforated retaining ring 3 design experiences greater resistance in water, preventing the float cakes from flipping over and thus better maintaining their evaporation-inhibiting effect.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A snap-ring type stabilizing float, comprising a curved shell and a perforated snap-ring, characterized in that, The curved shell is hollow inside, and a perforated retaining ring (3) located at the center of the outer side wall is arranged around the outer side wall of the shell.

2. The snap ring type stabilizing float as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The curved shell includes an upper micro-curved surface (1), a lower micro-curved surface (4), a columnar surface (2), and a perforated retaining ring (3). The columnar surface (2) is disposed between the upper micro-curved surface (1) and the lower micro-curved surface (4), and the perforated retaining ring (3) is disposed around the outer side wall of the columnar surface (2).

3. The snap ring type stabilizing float according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper micro-curved surface (1) and the lower micro-curved surface (4) have the same structure and are mirror-symmetrically distributed with respect to the axis of the columnar surface (2).

4. The snap ring type stabilizing float as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The columnar surface (2) is aligned with the edges of the upper slightly curved surface (1) and the lower slightly curved surface (4), respectively.

5. A snap-ring type stabilizing float as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper slightly curved surface (1), the lower slightly curved surface (4), and the columnar surface (2) have the same thickness, which is 1-1.2 mm.

6. The snap ring type stabilizing float as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the perforated retaining ring (3) is 2 mm.

7. The snap ring type stabilizing float according to claim 1, characterized in that, The perforated retaining ring (3) protrudes 20mm outward from the outer edge of the floating cake shell.

8. The snap ring type stabilizing float according to claim 1, characterized in that, The perforated retaining ring (3) has a circular hole with a diameter of 3 mm every 60° along the central angle.

9. A snap ring type stabilizing float as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple floats are pressed together in the water by corresponding perforated clasps (3) to form an overlapping device, and the overall stability can also be enhanced by the assistance of thin ropes.