A multifunctional navigation mark

By integrating meteorological and marine monitoring modules, a ring-shaped solar panel, and bird deterrent needles, the multifunctional navigation beacon solves the problems of insufficient monitoring and unstable power supply of traditional navigation beacons, realizes real-time data acquisition and stable power supply, and enhances the comprehensive utilization value and service life of the navigation beacon.

CN224409550UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26SHANDONG LANRUI TECH DEV CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG LANRUI TECH DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-11
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional navigation marks lack real-time weather and marine environment monitoring capabilities, have unstable power supply, increase navigation risks, and are easily damaged.

Method used

Design a multifunctional navigation beacon that integrates a meteorological detection module, a marine detection module, a ring-shaped solar panel, and a maintenance platform. It is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene to enhance corrosion resistance and impact resistance. The ring-shaped support improves the efficiency of light energy reception, and bird deterrent needles are integrated to prevent pollution.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time meteorological and marine data acquisition, provides stable and reliable power supply, reduces deployment difficulty, extends service life, reduces maintenance work, and enhances the comprehensive utilization value of navigation marks.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of navigation mark, concretely to a multifunctional navigation mark, including the floater, the middle part of floater bottom is protruding downward, the middle part fixed mounting of floater top has the stand, the inside of stand is hollow, the opening of stand side is rotatably connected with stainless steel door, the bottom fixed mounting of stand is installed with control module, the top of stand is installed with weather detection module and top mark, two through slots of floater top all are fixedly installed with marine detection module, the side fixed mounting of ring support of stand upper end, eight solar energy integral board are fixedly installed to the ring support and are inclined, eight solar energy integral board equal angle settings, and the multifunctional navigation mark realizes the integration of navigation and weather, marine environment monitoring, improves the comprehensive practicality, and the stability and corrosion resistance of floater structure and material are strengthened, is suitable for many water areas and prolongs the service life.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of navigation mark technology, specifically a multifunctional navigation mark. Background Technology

[0002] Navigational aids are a type of marker used to indicate the direction, boundaries, and obstructions of a waterway. They include river crossing markers, bank markers, guide markers, transitional guide markers, bow and stern guide markers, flank markers, port and starboard navigation markers, position markers, flood markers, and bridge and culvert markers. They are man-made markers used to guide ships, determine their position, and indicate obstructions and warnings.

[0003] Traditional navigational aids primarily function as single-purpose navigation aids, relying solely on lights and radar reflectors for positioning and warning. They lack the ability to monitor surrounding meteorological and marine environmental parameters in real time, failing to provide vessels with meteorological information such as wind speed, wind direction, and visibility, and struggling to acquire marine data such as water depth and currents. This forces vessels to depend on external monitoring systems, resulting in information lag and increased navigational risks. Furthermore, traditional navigational aids often use solar power, but limitations in the number and illogical placement of integrated solar panels frequently lead to unstable power supply, affecting the stable operation of the aids. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model discloses a multifunctional navigation mark. The technical solution adopted is as follows: it includes a float, the bottom of which protrudes downward in the middle, and a column is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the float. The inside of the column is hollow, and a stainless steel door is rotatably connected to the opening on the side of the column. A control module is fixedly installed at the bottom inside the column, and a meteorological detection module and a top beacon are installed at the top of the column. Marine detection modules are fixedly installed in two through slots at the top of the float. A ring bracket is fixedly installed on the upper side of the column, and eight integrated solar panels are fixedly installed at an angle on the ring bracket. The eight integrated solar panels are arranged at equal angles. The upper side of the column is fixedly connected to the inner side of a maintenance platform. The maintenance platform is C-shaped, and the side of the column is fixedly connected to the side of a ladder. The ladder is located in a gap in the maintenance platform, and the integrated solar panels are electrically connected to the control module.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the meteorological detection module includes a wind speed and direction sensor, a temperature sensor, a visibility sensor, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, and a rainfall sensor. The wind speed and direction sensor, temperature sensor, visibility sensor, humidity sensor, pressure sensor, and rainfall sensor are fixedly installed on the top of the column and electrically connected to the control module.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the two marine detection modules are a water depth sensor and a current sensor, which are electrically connected to the control module.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, eight bird-repelling needles are fixedly installed on the annular bracket, and the eight bird-repelling needles are respectively located on the upper side of the upper end of the eight integrated solar panels.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two U-shaped lugs are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the float.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, both the float and the column are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model integrates navigation aid functions and environmental monitoring functions by combining a meteorological detection module and an integrated marine detection module at the bottom of the buoy. It can provide accurate positioning for ships and collect meteorological and marine data in real time, providing data support for navigation decisions and marine research, and greatly enhancing the comprehensive utilization value of navigation aids.

[0011] 2. The ring-shaped integrated solar panels improve the efficiency of light reception, adapt to different solar angles at different times, and ensure a stable and reliable energy supply. At the same time, the integrated solar panels that combine solar panels and batteries can effectively reduce the space occupied by the power supply section and improve the utilization rate of space on the navigation beacon.

[0012] 3. The maintenance platform and ladder provide a safe operating space for maintenance personnel, facilitating equipment maintenance and data calibration; the lifting lugs simplify the installation, handling, and retrieval of navigation aids, reducing deployment difficulty. Bird deterrents effectively prevent birds from roosting and polluting solar photovoltaic panels, ensuring photoelectric conversion efficiency and reducing cleaning and maintenance work.

[0013] 4. The float and support column are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This material has extremely strong corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of seawater, fresh water and chemicals in the water, solving the problem of easy rusting and aging of traditional metal or ordinary plastic materials. At the same time, it has high impact resistance and can withstand external forces such as ship collisions and wave impacts, reducing the risk of damage and improving service life. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the stainless steel door of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the meteorological detection module of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Floating body, 2. Column, 3. Stainless steel door, 4. Meteorological detection module, 41. Wind speed and direction sensor, 42. Temperature sensor, 43. Visibility sensor, 44. Humidity sensor, 45. Pressure sensor, 46. Rain sensor, 5. Ring bracket, 6. Integrated solar panel, 7. Marine detection module, 8. Control module, 9. Maintenance platform, 10. Ladder, 11. Bird deterrent needle, 12. Lifting lug, 13. Top marker. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Example 1

[0020] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this utility model discloses a multifunctional navigation beacon. The technical solution includes a float 1 with a downward-protruding center at the bottom. Two U-shaped lifting lugs 12 are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the float 1, simplifying the installation, handling, and retrieval process and reducing deployment difficulty. A column 2 is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the float 1. The column 2 is hollow. Both the float 1 and the column 2 are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. A stainless steel door 3 is rotatably connected to the opening on the side of the column 2. A control module 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom inside the column 2, and a meteorological detection module 4 and a top beacon 13 are installed at the top of the column 2. The meteorological detection module 4 includes a wind speed and direction sensor 41, a temperature sensor 42, a visibility sensor 43, a humidity sensor 44, a pressure sensor 45, and a rainfall sensor 46. These sensors are fixedly installed on the top of the column 2 and electrically connected to the control module 8. Two ocean detection modules 7 are fixedly installed in the two through slots on the top of the float 1. Each ocean detection module 7 is a depth sensor and a current sensor, respectively, and are electrically connected to the control module 8. A ring-shaped bracket 5 is fixedly installed on the upper side of column 2. Eight integrated solar panels 6 are fixedly installed at an angle on the ring-shaped bracket 5. The eight integrated solar panels 6 are set at equal angles. The ring-shaped distribution of the integrated solar panels 6 improves the light energy reception efficiency, adapts to the sunlight angle at different times, and ensures a stable and reliable energy supply. At the same time, the use of integrated solar panels and batteries can effectively reduce the space occupied by the power supply section and improve the utilization rate of space on the beacon. The upper side of column 2 is fixedly connected to the inner side of maintenance platform 9. Maintenance platform 9 is C-shaped. The side of column 2 is fixedly connected to the side of ladder 10. Ladder 10 is located within the gap in maintenance platform 9. The connection between maintenance platform 9 and ladder 10 provides maintenance personnel with a safe operating space, facilitating equipment maintenance and data calibration. The integrated solar panel 6 is electrically connected to the control module 8. Eight bird deterrent needles 11 are fixedly installed on the ring bracket 5, located on the upper side of the eight integrated solar panels 6. These needles effectively prevent birds from roosting and polluting the integrated solar panels 6, ensuring photoelectric conversion efficiency and reducing cleaning and maintenance work. Through the meteorological detection module 4 and the marine detection module 7 integrated at the bottom of the buoy, the navigation aid function and environmental monitoring function are integrated. This provides precise positioning for ships and real-time collection of meteorological and marine data, providing data support for navigation decisions and marine research, significantly enhancing the comprehensive utilization value of the navigation aid.

[0021] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The float 1 is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, which provides sufficient buoyancy by utilizing its high strength and low density characteristics, allowing the entire buoy to float on the water surface. The downward-protruding structure in the middle of the bottom of the float 1 enhances the buoy's anti-capsulation ability in the water, reduces swaying caused by wave impact, and ensures that all detection equipment maintains a stable working posture in complex aquatic environments. The four U-shaped lifting lugs 12 on the top and bottom of the float 1 are used for lifting and deploying the buoy. After the buoy is accurately placed in the target water area by lifting equipment, the lifting lugs 12 can help fix the buoy's position and prevent drifting.

[0022] The eight integrated solar panels 6, tilted and evenly distributed on the ring-shaped support 5, combine solar panels and batteries into one unit, serving as the core energy source. Their tilted layout adapts to different solar radiation angles at different times, maximizing the absorption of solar energy and its conversion into electrical energy, which is stored in the built-in battery. This provides a stable power supply to key components such as the meteorological detection module 4 and the marine detection module 7, preventing functional interruptions due to insufficient energy.

[0023] The bird deterrent needle 11 on the ring bracket 5 is located at the top of the integrated solar panel 6, which can effectively prevent birds from roosting or polluting the panel with their droppings, thus ensuring the efficiency of solar energy conversion.

[0024] The meteorological detection module 4 at the top of column 2 collects real-time data on wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, visibility, air humidity, atmospheric pressure and rainfall in the surrounding environment through wind speed and direction sensor 41, temperature sensor 42, visibility sensor 43, humidity sensor 44, pressure sensor 45 and rainfall sensor 46.

[0025] The ocean monitoring module 7, located in the top channel of buoy 1, contains sensors such as a depth sensor and a current sensor that directly contact the water body to detect real-time water depth data and information such as current speed and direction. The control module 8, acting as the "central system" of the navigation beacon, receives raw data from the meteorological monitoring module 4 and the ocean monitoring module 7, and performs screening, integration, and preliminary analysis, such as anomaly data removal and data format standardization. The processed data is transmitted wirelessly to the shore-based backend system via methods such as BeiDou and 4G / 5G, providing real-time meteorological and marine environmental references for ship navigation, and long-term data support for marine research and waterway management.

[0026] Maintenance personnel can access the C-type maintenance platform 9 via ladder 10 to inspect, calibrate, or replace equipment such as the integrated solar panel 6, sensors, and top marker 13. The platform's notch design provides a safe passage for ladder 10 to enter and exit, reducing the difficulty of operation and maintenance.

[0027] The ocean current sensor used in this invention is an electromagnetic current meter.

[0028] The circuit connection involved in this utility model is a common method used by those skilled in the art, and technical inspiration can be obtained through a limited number of experiments. It belongs to the widely used prior art.

[0029] Components not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.

[0030] While the specific embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Modifications or variations that do not involve creative labor are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional navigational aid, characterized in that, The system includes a float (1), with the bottom center of the float (1) protruding downwards. A column (2) is fixedly installed at the top center of the float (1). The inside of the column (2) is hollow. A stainless steel door (3) is rotatably connected to the opening on the side of the column (2). A control module (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom inside the column (2). A meteorological detection module (4) and a top marker (13) are installed at the top of the column (2). Marine detection modules (7) are fixedly installed in the two through slots at the top of the float (1). An annular bracket (5) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the column (2). Eight integrated solar panels (6) are fixedly installed on the annular bracket (5) at an angle. The eight integrated solar panels (6) are set at equal angles. The upper side of the column (2) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the maintenance platform (9). The maintenance platform (9) is C-shaped. The side of the column (2) is fixedly connected to the side of the ladder (10). The ladder (10) is located in the gap of the maintenance platform (9). The integrated solar panels (6) are electrically connected to the control module (8).

2. The multifunctional navigation mark according to claim 1, characterized in that: The meteorological detection module (4) includes a wind speed and direction sensor (41), a temperature sensor (42), a visibility sensor (43), a humidity sensor (44), a pressure sensor (45), and a rainfall sensor (46). The wind speed and direction sensor (41), temperature sensor (42), visibility sensor (43), humidity sensor (44), pressure sensor (45), and rainfall sensor (46) are fixedly installed on the top of the column (2) and electrically connected to the control module (8).

3. A multifunctional navigational aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two marine detection modules (7) are a water depth sensor and a current sensor, respectively, and the water depth sensor and the current sensor are electrically connected to the control module (8).

4. A multifunctional navigational aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: Eight bird deterrent needles (11) are fixedly installed on the ring bracket (5), and the eight bird deterrent needles (11) are respectively located on the upper side of the upper end of the eight integrated solar panels (6).

5. A multifunctional navigational aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the float (1) are each fixedly connected to two U-shaped lugs (12).

6. A multifunctional navigational aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the float (1) and the column (2) are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.