A beacon for guiding the navigation of a ship

By installing a support structure on the outer wall of the navigation beacon tower, the problem of support swaying caused by water surface floating during navigation beacon maintenance was solved, providing stable support and improving maintenance safety and stability.

CN224409551UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26TIANJIN RES INST FOR WATER TRANSPORT ENG M O T

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN RES INST FOR WATER TRANSPORT ENG M O T
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing navigation marks sway during maintenance due to water surface fluctuations, lacking stable support and affecting the safety and stability of maintenance work.

Method used

Support structures are installed on both sides of the outer wall of the navigation beacon tower, including a rotating connecting plate and a support plate. The baffle and the connecting plate limit the movement, forming a loop to support the waist of the maintenance personnel and provide stable support.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the operational safety and stability during navigation beacon maintenance, enhances the standing stability of maintenance personnel, and increases maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of navigation mark, and disclose a navigation mark of guiding ship navigation, including navigation mark base, the tower of connecting navigation mark base, the top ring of connecting in the tower top, the inclined brace of connecting in the top ring bottom and the navigation light of connecting in the tower top, the two inclined braces of being located the tower outer wall both sides are all connected with the support structure. The utility model discloses through setting up the support plate and the connecting plate, make the maintenance personnel when operating can drill into the snare inside formed by connecting plate and support plate, make the waist of maintenance personnel to obtain the effective support to the operation security and stability when promoting the maintenance to navigation light.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Navigational aids are artificial markers used to guide ships, locate them, and mark obstacles and warnings. They primarily provide navigational information to ships through visual, audible, or radio signals.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN219172611U discloses a multifunctional maritime navigation beacon, including a beacon body. A bracket is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the beacon body. Several solar panels are fixedly installed on the side of the bracket. A wave chamber and a battery chamber are fixedly installed on the mounting frame at the bottom of the bracket. A wave meter is installed inside the wave chamber. A mounting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket. A visibility meter and a multi-parameter meteorological instrument are detachably installed on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is provided with a detachable structure. The visibility meter and / or the multi-parameter meteorological instrument are detachably connected to the detachable structure through a mounting rod.

[0004] While the aforementioned device solves the problem of ship collisions, it still has the following drawbacks: the buoy floats on the water's surface, and a support frame is installed on top to mount navigation lights and related equipment. Over long-term use, the navigation lights may malfunction and require maintenance. Currently, maintenance is primarily performed by climbing onto the support frame and standing on it. Due to the floating water surface, the support frame sways, and workers lack stable support while working at height, adversely affecting maintenance work. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a navigation beacon that guides ship navigation, featuring a support structure that facilitates standing for maintenance personnel.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a navigation beacon for guiding ship navigation, comprising a beacon base, a tower connected to the beacon base, a top ring connected to the top of the tower, diagonal braces connected to the bottom of the top ring, and a navigation light connected to the top of the tower. The two diagonal braces located on both sides of the outer wall of the tower are each connected to a support structure. The support structure includes two connecting plates that are rotatably connected to the corresponding diagonal braces. A support plate is connected between the two connecting plates. The bottom surfaces of the two diagonal braces are provided with blocking members for limiting the connection plates.

[0007] Furthermore, the blocking member includes a baffle, a first shaft is fixedly connected to the diagonal brace, the baffle is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first shaft, and the top surface of the baffle abuts against the side wall of the connecting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the cross-section of the baffle is L-shaped.

[0009] Furthermore, a second shaft is fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting plate, and a rotating groove corresponding to the second shaft is opened at both ends of the support plate. An arc-shaped groove is opened on the inner wall of the rotating groove, and a fixing block that is rotatably connected to the arc-shaped groove is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting rope is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one of the connecting plates, and a hook is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting rope. The hook is connected to the diagonal brace and the tower.

[0011] Furthermore, the support plate is arc-shaped.

[0012] Furthermore, the support plate has a chamfered edge on the side near the top ring.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This utility model, by setting up a support plate and a connecting plate, allows maintenance personnel to crawl into the loop formed by the connecting plate and the support plate during operation, effectively supporting the waist of the maintenance personnel, thereby significantly improving the operational safety and stability when maintaining navigation lights. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a partial state of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connecting plate and the supporting plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of a partial state of the support plate of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of the connecting plate and support plate of this utility model in their unfolded state.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Navigation beacon base; 2. Tower; 3. Diagonal brace; 4. Top ring; 5. Navigation light; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Support plate; 8. Baffle; 9. First shaft; 10. Second shaft; 11. Connecting rope; 12. Hook; 13. Rotary groove; 14. Arc groove; 15. Fixing block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a navigation beacon for guiding ship navigation includes a beacon base 1, a tower 2 connected to the beacon base 1, a top ring 4 connected to the top of the tower 2, a diagonal brace 3 connected to the bottom of the top ring 4, and a navigation light 5 connected to the top of the tower 2. The two diagonal braces 3 located on both sides of the outer wall of the tower 2 are connected to a support structure. The support structure includes two connecting plates 6 that are rotatably connected to the corresponding diagonal brace 3. A support plate 7 is connected between the two connecting plates 6. The bottom surface of the two diagonal braces 3 is provided with a blocking member for limiting the connection plate 6.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, the navigational aid for ships in this invention is similar in structure to existing multi-functional maritime navigation aids, such as the multi-functional maritime navigation aid disclosed in patent publication number CN219172611U. The main improvement of this invention is that it provides a support structure on the navigation aid that facilitates the standing of maintenance personnel. Figures 1 to 5 As shown, when the navigation beacon of this utility model needs maintenance, maintenance personnel climb onto the tower 2 via the beacon base 1. Then, they rotate the connecting plate 6 and the support plate 7. Subsequently, they rotate the blocking member at the bottom of one of the connecting plates 6, thus supporting the connected plate 6. Then, the maintenance personnel crawl inside the two connecting plates 6 and the support plate 7. After crawling in, they rotate the baffle 8 on the lower side of the other connecting plate 6, which also blocks the connecting plate 6, and stand up. At this time, the maintenance personnel's feet are on... On tower 2, the body is positioned between two connecting plates 6 and a support plate 7, with the upper body located within the top ring 4, allowing for easy maintenance of the navigation light 5. The maintenance personnel can lean against the inside of the top ring 4, and their waist can rest against the inside of the support plate 7 on the connecting plate 6. By setting up the support plate 7 and connecting plate 6, the maintenance personnel can crawl into the loop formed by the connecting plate 6 and support plate 7 during operation, effectively supporting their waist and significantly improving the safety and stability of the operation when maintaining the navigation light 5.

[0024] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the blocking component includes a baffle 8, a first shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the diagonal brace 3, the baffle 8 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first shaft 9, and the top surface of the baffle 8 abuts against the side wall of the connecting plate 6.

[0025] Specifically, in order to improve the stability of the connecting plate 6 after it is rotated open, the baffle 8 can be rotated to the side wall of the connecting plate 6, "lifting" the connecting plate 6 so that it cannot be rotated back, thereby ensuring the stable support of the connecting plate 6 after it is unfolded.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cross-section of the baffle 8 is L-shaped. The L-shaped design of the baffle 8 facilitates its rotation.

[0027] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the two ends of the connecting plate 6 are fixedly connected to the second shaft 10, and the two ends of the support plate 7 are provided with rotating grooves 13 corresponding to the second shaft 10. The inner wall of the rotating groove 13 is provided with an arc groove 14, and the outer wall of the second shaft 10 is fixedly connected to a fixing block 15 that is rotatably connected to the arc groove 14.

[0028] Specifically, in order to make the waist of the maintenance personnel fit more snugly against the support plate 7, when the waist of the maintenance personnel rests against the support plate 7, both ends of the support plate 7 rotate outside the second shaft 10, so that the rotating groove 13 and the arc groove 14 rotate on the second shaft 10. Since the second shaft 10 is provided with a fixing block 15, and the arc length of the arc groove 14 is limited, it can be ensured that the support plate 7 can rotate and that the rotation of the support plate 7 has a certain angle, so that the support plate 7 can follow different angles of rotation and fit the waist of the worker more snugly.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a connecting rope 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one of the connecting plates 6, and a hook 12 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting rope 11. The hook 12 is connected to the diagonal brace 3 and the tower 2.

[0030] Specifically, when the connecting plate 6 is no longer in use, the baffle 8 can be rotated to reset it, so that the connecting plate 6 can rotate vertically. In order to ensure the stability of the connecting plate 6, the hook 12 can be hung on the diagonal brace 3 and the tower 2, thus ensuring the stability of the connecting plate 6 after it is retracted.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support plate 7 is curved. The curved design improves comfort when using the support.

[0032] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the support plate 7 has a chamfered edge on the side near the top ring 4. The chamfered edge also improves comfort when using the support.

[0033] It should be noted that all structures in this design must be made of the same material as tower 2 and beacon base 1 to ensure corrosion resistance. Additionally, the connecting rope 11 should also be made of a corrosion-resistant material.

[0034] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A navigational beacon for guiding ships, comprising a beacon base (1), a tower (2) connected to the beacon base (1), a top ring (4) connected to the top of the tower (2), a diagonal brace (3) connected to the bottom of the top ring (4), and a navigation light (5) connected to the top of the tower (2), characterized in that, The two diagonal braces (3) located on both sides of the outer wall of the tower (2) are connected to a support structure. The support structure includes two connecting plates (6) that are rotatably connected to the corresponding diagonal braces (3). A support plate (7) is connected between the two connecting plates (6). The bottom surfaces of the two diagonal braces (3) are provided with blocking members for limiting the connection with the connecting plates (6).

2. The navigational beacon for guiding ships according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blocking component includes a baffle (8), and a first shaft (9) is fixedly connected to the diagonal brace (3). The baffle (8) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first shaft (9), and the top surface of the baffle (8) abuts against the side wall of the connecting plate (6).

3. A navigational beacon for guiding ships according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-section of the baffle (8) is L-shaped.

4. A navigational beacon for guiding ships according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the two ends of the second shaft (10), and the support plate (7) is provided with the two ends of the rotating groove (13) corresponding to the second shaft (10). The inner wall of the rotating groove (13) is provided with the arc groove (14), and the outer wall of the second shaft (10) is fixedly connected with the fixing block (15) which is rotatably connected to the arc groove (14).

5. A navigational beacon for guiding ships according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the connecting plates (6) has a connecting rope (11) fixedly connected to its outer wall, and a hook (12) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting rope (11). The hook (12) is connected to the diagonal brace (3) and the tower (2).

6. A navigational beacon for guiding ships according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support plate (7) is arc-shaped.

7. A navigational beacon for guiding ships according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support plate (7) has a chamfered edge on the side near the top ring (4).