A drifting oceanographic survey device

By designing a horizontal columnar structure and solar-powered marine mapping device, the problems of stability and limited functionality of traditional devices under complex sea conditions have been solved. This enables multi-parameter measurement and self-protection, ensuring long-term unattended marine environmental monitoring.

CN224416099UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26QINGDAO GUOMAO ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO GUOMAO ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-17
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional marine monitoring buoys or mapping devices are prone to capsizing in complex sea conditions, have limited functionality, insufficient energy supply, difficulty in achieving multi-parameter measurements, and are easily affected by marine organisms.

Method used

It employs a rigid frame consisting of horizontal columnar structures, balance bars, and floating platforms, combined with solar power and ultrasonic waves to drive fish schools, enabling multifunctional marine mapping.

Benefits of technology

The device's stability and self-powering capability have been improved, enabling multi-parameter measurement and self-protection, ensuring long-term continuous operation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of drift type ocean surveying and mapping device, it is related to surveying and mapping measuring equipment technical field, comprising: surveying and mapping main part;The surveying and mapping main part is lying columnar structure, and the top of surveying and mapping main part two sides is respectively parallelly equipped with balance bar, and balance bar is fixedly connected between surveying and mapping main part by side pull arm;The top of the both ends of surveying and mapping main part is respectively fixedly equipped with pontoon, and pontoon is fixedly connected between surveying and mapping main part by inclined pull arm.The overall stability of device has been radically promoted, this benefits from lying columnar surveying and mapping main part, rigid frame formed by the top parallel balance bar connected by side pull arm, pontoon consistent with the height of balance bar and the multiple stabilizing mechanism formed by the unique stratified pituitary counterweight structure of pontoon bottom, which utilizes gravity center to move down and frame strengthening principle, greatly inhibits the sway and lateral inclination in wind wave, provides smooth work platform for sensor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of surveying and mapping equipment technology, and in particular to a drifting marine surveying device. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional marine monitoring buoys or mapping devices typically have limited resistance to wind and waves, and are prone to capsizing or violent rocking in complex sea conditions. This directly affects the accuracy of data from internal precision sensors and the safety of the equipment itself. Furthermore, many devices have relatively simple functions, making it difficult to simultaneously perform multi-parameter measurements (such as multi-depth water quality sampling and topographic mapping), and their power supply often relies on limited batteries, restricting their long-term endurance. In addition, the activity of marine life, especially schools of fish, can interfere with or damage external sampling components, affecting the continuous normal operation of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model relates to a drifting marine mapping device, which is a marine mapping platform that is stable for a long time, self-powered, multifunctional, and has a certain self-protection capability.

[0004] This utility model provides a drifting marine mapping device, specifically including: a mapping body; the mapping body is a horizontal columnar structure, with parallel balance bars on both sides of the top of the mapping body, and the balance bars are fixedly connected to the mapping body by side pull arms; floats are fixedly installed at the outer ends of the top of both ends of the mapping body, and the floats are fixedly connected to the mapping body by diagonal pull arms.

[0005] Optionally, the two ends of the surveying body are respectively distributed in a "Y" shape with water sampling pipes, and the inner end of the water sampling pipes is connected to the water quality monitoring sensor in the surveying body.

[0006] Optionally, the end of the water sampling pipe is vertically aligned with the upper balance bar, and the water sampling pipe, the surveying body, and the balance bar constitute a stable frame structure.

[0007] Optionally, ultrasonic generators are provided at both ends of the surveying body, and the ultrasonic generators are used to detect and emit ultrasonic waves to drive away schools of fish.

[0008] Optionally, the balance bar is at the same height as the floating table, and a battery and controller are built into the inner cavity of the balance bar.

[0009] Optionally, the upper end of the floating table is provided with a solar panel that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, and the solar panel provides power to the battery.

[0010] Optionally, a pendulum, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom plane of the floating roof. The pendulum has a layered structure and serves as a counterweight structure to prevent the floating roof from tipping over.

[0011] This utility model provides a drifting marine mapping device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] First, the overall stability of the device has been fundamentally improved. This is thanks to a multi-layered stabilization mechanism formed by the horizontally lying columnar mapping body, the rigid frame consisting of the top parallel balance bar connected by side arms, the floating platform at the same height as the balance bar, and the unique layered vertical counterweight structure at the bottom of the floating platform. This mechanism utilizes the principle of lowering the center of gravity and strengthening the frame to greatly suppress swaying and tilting in wind and waves, providing a stable working platform for the sensors. Second, the device achieves energy self-sufficiency. The solar panels, which are narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, can efficiently capture solar energy and charge the batteries built into the balance bar, thereby continuously powering the controller, water quality monitoring sensors, and ultrasonic generator, ensuring long-term continuous operation without human intervention. Third, the device integrates diverse monitoring and self-protection functions. The Y-shaped water sampling pipes at both ends of the main surveying body can collect water samples from different water depths and deliver them to the water quality monitoring sensors, realizing three-dimensional sampling and analysis of the water body. At the same time, the ultrasonic generator has the dual function of detecting seabed topography and emitting ultrasonic waves to drive away fish, which not only expands the surveying function, but also effectively protects external components such as water sampling pipes from damage caused by marine organisms, thereby improving the reliability and durability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below.

[0014] The accompanying drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0015] In the attached diagram:

[0016] Figure 1 A first axial view structural schematic diagram of the present invention is shown;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second axial view structure of this utility model is shown;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model is shown;

[0019] Figure 4 A top view of the present invention is shown.

[0020] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0021] 1. Main surveying unit; 101. Water intake pipe; 102. Ultrasonic generator; 2. Balance bar; 201. Side tie arm; 3. Float; 301. Inclined tie arm; 302. Solar panel; 303. Pituitary column. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the described embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 :

[0024] This utility model proposes a drifting marine mapping device, comprising: a mapping body 1; the mapping body 1 is a horizontal columnar structure, with parallel balance bars 2 on both sides of the top of the mapping body 1, and the balance bars 2 are fixedly connected to the mapping body 1 by side pull arms 201; floats 3 are fixedly installed at the outer ends of the top of both ends of the mapping body 1, and the floats 3 are fixedly connected to the mapping body 1 by inclined pull arms 301.

[0025] Among them, the two ends of the surveying body 1 are respectively distributed in a "Y" shape with water sampling pipes 101, and the inner end of the water sampling pipe 101 is connected to the water quality monitoring sensor in the surveying body 1.

[0026] The end of the water sampling pipe 101 is vertically aligned with the balance bar 2 above it, and the water sampling pipe 101, the surveying body 1, and the balance bar 2 constitute a stable frame structure.

[0027] The main body 1 is equipped with ultrasonic generators 102 at both ends. The ultrasonic generators 102 are used to detect and emit ultrasonic waves to drive away fish.

[0028] Among them, the balance bar 2 is at the same height as the floating plate 3, and the balance bar 2 has a built-in battery and controller inside its cavity.

[0029] The floating plate 3 is equipped with a solar panel 302 that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, which provides power to the battery.

[0030] Among them, a vertically oriented, narrowly oriented, pendant 303 is fixedly connected downwards to the middle of the bottom plane of the floating roof 3. The pendant 303 has a layered structure and serves as the anti-tipping counterweight structure for the floating roof 3.

[0031] The main surveying body 1, serving as the core load-bearing structure, features a horizontal columnar design that helps lower the center of gravity and enhance overall stability. Parallel balance bars 2 on both sides are connected to the main body via side arms 201, not only strengthening its resistance to wind and waves but also forming a rigid upper frame that effectively suppresses hull sway. The balance bars 2 house batteries and controllers, providing energy and control support for the entire system. The floating platform 3 is fixed to the outer ends of the main surveying body 1 via inclined arms 301, maintaining the same height as the balance bars 2, jointly providing buoyancy and keeping the device horizontally floating. A solar panel 302, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, is installed on the upper part of the floating platform 3, efficiently absorbing sunlight and continuously powering the batteries to ensure long-term operational needs. A layered, narrow-bottomed structure 303, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, is connected to the bottom of the floating platform 3. This structure, utilizing the principle of lowering the center of gravity, significantly enhances anti-capsulation capabilities and further improves the stability of the device in complex sea conditions. The Y-shaped water sampling pipes 101 arranged at both ends of the main surveying body 1 are vertically aligned with the balance bar 2, forming a spatially stable frame. This not only improves the overall structural rigidity but also enables the collection of water samples from different depths and their transmission to water quality monitoring sensors for analysis. Furthermore, ultrasonic generators 102 are installed at both ends of the main surveying body 1. These generators emit ultrasonic waves of specific frequencies to detect seabed topography while simultaneously deterring fish, preventing them from interfering with the normal operation of the equipment or damaging the sampling structure.

[0032] Working principle:

[0033] After deployment, the floating platform 3 and the counterweight 2 work together to provide buoyancy, allowing the surveying main body 1 to float stably on the sea surface in a horizontal columnar structure. In a wave environment, the upper rigid frame formed by the counterweight 2 connected to the surveying main body 1 via the side arm 201, the spatial stability frame formed by the water sampling pipe 101, the surveying main body 1, and the counterweight 2, and the anti-tipping counterweight structure at the bottom of the floating platform 3, which lowers the center of gravity through the layered pendulum 303, work together to effectively suppress the swaying and tilting of the device, ensuring the stability of the equipment operation. The solar panel 302, which is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, continuously absorbs light energy and charges the battery in the cavity of the counterweight 2, thereby providing continuous power to the water quality monitoring sensor, controller, and ultrasonic generator 102. During operation, the Y-shaped water sampling pipes 101 at both ends of the surveying body 1 collect water samples from different depths and transport them to the water quality monitoring sensors inside the body for real-time analysis. At the same time, the ultrasonic generators 102 at both ends of the surveying body 1 emit ultrasonic waves for seabed topography detection and emit sound waves of a specific frequency to drive away surrounding fish and prevent them from interfering with or damaging the water sampling pipes 101 or other sensing components. Ultimately, this achieves long-term, continuous, and multi-parameter marine environmental surveying under unattended operation.

[0034] The following points should be noted in this article:

[0035] 1. The accompanying drawings of this utility model embodiment only involve the structure involved in this utility model embodiment; other structures can refer to general designs.

[0036] 2. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments of this utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0037] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drifting marine mapping device, comprising: The surveying body (1) is a horizontal columnar structure, characterized in that a balance bar (2) is provided on both sides of the top of the surveying body (1), and the balance bar (2) is fixedly connected to the surveying body (1) by a side arm (201); a floating plate (3) is fixedly provided on the outer side of the top of both ends of the surveying body (1), and the floating plate (3) is fixedly connected to the surveying body (1) by a diagonal arm (301).

2. The drifting marine mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the surveying body (1) are respectively distributed in a "Y" shape with water sampling pipes (101), and the inner end of the water sampling pipe (101) is connected to the water quality monitoring sensor in the surveying body (1).

3. The drifting marine mapping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the water sampling pipe (101) is vertically aligned with the balance bar (2) above it. The water sampling pipe (101), the surveying body (1), and the balance bar (2) constitute a stable frame structure.

4. The drifting marine mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surveying body (1) is equipped with ultrasonic generators (102) at both ends. The ultrasonic generators (102) are used to detect and emit ultrasonic waves to drive away fish.

5. A drifting marine mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The balance bar (2) is at the same height as the floating plate (3), and the balance bar (2) contains a battery and a controller.

6. A drifting marine mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the floating platform (3) is provided with a solar panel (302) that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and the solar panel (302) provides power to the battery.

7. The drifting marine mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plane of the floating roof (3) is fixedly connected to a bottom-wide and bottom-narrowing pendulum (303). The pendulum (303) has a layered structure and serves as the anti-tipping counterweight structure for the floating roof (3).