A new type of buoy vessel for online flow and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of buoy vessel technology, specifically a novel buoy vessel for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River. It includes a hollow-structured buoy vessel body. A first support frame is installed at the edge of the bottom surface of the buoy vessel body. Two connecting ropes are installed at the bottom end of the first support frame, and counterweights are installed at the bottom ends of both the first and second support frames. An instrument mounting base is installed in the middle of the buoy vessel body. The advantages of this utility model are: by setting the buoy vessel body with two counterweights, multiple annular weights, and two connecting ropes at its bottom, the buoy vessel body and the two counterweights are triangularly distributed, facilitating the traction of the buoy vessel body and ensuring its stable placement on the water surface. The protective cover is integrated with the buoy vessel body to form a relatively enclosed space, improving its load-bearing capacity and stability, and facilitating the installation of various measuring instruments, thus effectively solving the problems existing in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of buoy vessel technology, and in particular to a new type of buoy vessel used for online flow and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River. Background Technology

[0002] Buoy vessels (or navigation aids) are core infrastructure for ensuring navigation safety and improving waterway efficiency. On one hand, they mark waterway boundaries (e.g., red / green buoys distinguish the main channel direction), reefs, shoals, and shipwreck areas using color, light, and shape, significantly reducing the risk of grounding or collision. On the other hand, they can carry relevant equipment to measure hydrological data such as water flow, facilitating subsequent ecological restoration. Traditional buoy vessels employ a monolithic structure, resulting in relatively weak stability and load-bearing capacity. To improve the stability and load-bearing capacity of buoy vessels and to enable long-term, continuous monitoring of hydrological data, a new type of buoy vessel for online flow and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River is proposed to address the aforementioned issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a new type of buoy vessel for online flow and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River, effectively solving the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this utility model provides a novel buoy vessel for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River. The buoy vessel includes a hollow structure body. A first support frame is installed at the edge of the bottom surface of the buoy vessel body. Two connecting ropes are installed at the bottom end of the first support frame, and counterweights are installed at the bottom ends of both ropes. An instrument mounting base is installed in the middle of the buoy vessel body. A sediment meter probe and a current meter probe are respectively installed at the bottom end of the instrument mounting base. A second support frame is installed in the middle of the top surface of the buoy vessel body. A fixing frame is installed in the middle of the second support frame, and a sediment meter body and a current meter body are respectively installed on its two sides. Batteries are installed on both sides of the bottom end of the second support frame. A processing circuit board is installed at the top of the second support frame. The processing circuit board integrates a processing module, a storage module, and a communication module. A protective cover is installed at the edge of the top surface of the buoy vessel body.

[0005] Preferably, in any of the above schemes, a plurality of annular weights are installed at the bottom of the first support frame, and a gap is left between the first support frame and the instrument mounting base. By using this scheme, it is easy to form a weight traction at the bottom of the first support frame, and at the same time, it is fixedly connected to the two counterweights through two connecting ropes, thereby facilitating stable traction of the buoy vessel body, preventing it from moving up and down with the waves on the water surface, and reducing interference with the measurement data.

[0006] Preferably, a connecting rod is installed between the two counterweights. This method facilitates the fixed connection of the two counterweights, keeps the distance between them constant, and allows for the traction of the buoy vessel body via two connecting ropes, thus ensuring the stability and load-bearing capacity of the buoy vessel body.

[0007] Preferably, of any of the above embodiments, a sealing cap is installed at the top of the instrument mounting base, the middle of the instrument mounting base is hollowed out, the connecting wires of the sand measuring instrument probe and the current meter probe are installed inside the instrument mounting base, and the inside of the instrument mounting base is filled with adhesive. This embodiment facilitates the filling of the instrument mounting base by applying adhesive, while fixing the position of the internal data wires and preventing moisture from entering the protective cover through the instrument mounting base. The sealing cap adopts a cylindrical structure, which facilitates the operator to install the instrument mounting base in the middle position of the buoy vessel body, and a sealing gasket is installed between the sealing cap and the connection position of the buoy vessel body to ensure the sealing of the connection.

[0008] Preferably, as described in any of the above embodiments, an indicator light is installed at the top of the protective cover, and a tilted photovoltaic module is installed in the middle of the outer wall of the protective cover. In this embodiment, the indicator light emits light when powered on, which facilitates navigation guidance for passing ships at night. At the same time, a conical cover is installed at the edge of the top of the protective cover, leaving a certain distance between it and the indicator light. This serves to protect the indicator light and prevent interference with the light propagation of the indicator light. The photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic panel and a DC-DC controller. The DC-DC controller is installed inside the protective cover, and the two are connected by a wire that passes through the protective cover. The passage is sealed with sealant to facilitate charging of the battery under sunlight and to provide power support for related measuring equipment and processing circuit boards.

[0009] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0010] 1. This new type of buoy vessel for online flow and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River features a buoy vessel body with two counterweights, multiple annular weights, and two connecting ropes at its bottom. The buoy vessel body and the two counterweights are arranged in a triangular pattern, which facilitates the traction of the buoy vessel body and allows it to be stably placed on the water surface. The protective cover is integrated with the buoy vessel body to form a relatively enclosed space, improving its load-bearing capacity and stability, and facilitating the installation of various measuring instruments, thereby effectively solving the problems existing in the prior art.

[0011] 2. This new type of buoy vessel used for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River features two counterweights connected by a connecting rod, maintaining a certain distance between them to prevent them from getting too close and reduce the impact on the stable placement of the buoy vessel. An instrument mounting base with a sealing cap at its top is also included to seal the top of the inner wall of the buoy vessel. Furthermore, the interior of the instrument mounting base is filled with adhesive to improve the airtightness of the protective cover, preventing the internal instruments from being affected by external moisture. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buoy vessel structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the instrument mounting base structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the second support frame of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second support frame of this utility model from a second perspective.

[0018] In the diagram: 1-Buoy vessel body, 2-Indicator light, 3-Protective cover, 4-Sand meter probe, 5-First support frame, 6-Current meter probe, 7-Counterweight, 8-Connecting rod, 9-Connecting rope, 10-Instrument mounting base, 11-Sand meter body, 12-Second support frame, 13-Processing circuit board, 14-Current meter body, 15-Sealing cap, 16-Battery, 17-Fixing frame. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following description.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, a novel buoy vessel for online flow and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River includes a hollow buoy vessel body 1. A first support frame 5 is installed at the edge of the bottom surface of the buoy vessel body 1. Two connecting ropes 9 are installed at the bottom end of the first support frame 5, and counterweights 7 are installed at the bottom end of both ropes. An instrument mounting base 10 is installed in the middle of the buoy vessel body 1. A sediment measuring instrument probe 4 and a current meter probe 6 are respectively installed at the bottom end of the instrument mounting base 10. A second support frame 12 is installed in the middle of the top surface of the buoy vessel body 1. A fixing frame 17 is installed in the middle of the second support frame 12, and sediment measuring instruments are installed on both sides of the fixing frame 17. Batteries 16 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the instrument body 11 and the current meter body 14, and the second support frame 12. A processing circuit board 13 is installed on the top of the second support frame 12. The processing circuit board 13 integrates a processing module, a storage module and a communication module. A protective cover 3 is installed on the edge of the top surface of the buoy vessel body 1. The processing module includes a processor, a signal processing circuit and an amplification circuit. The processing module is electrically connected to the sand measuring instrument probe 4 and the current meter probe 6 through a data cable to realize data processing and encapsulation, so as to facilitate the transmission to the storage module for data storage. At the same time, the communication module adopts a 4 / 5G DTU. After registration, it can establish a communication link with the external mobile network to realize data upload. The overall operating power consumption is low and the cost is more favorable.

[0021] Multiple annular weights are installed at the bottom of the first support frame 5. A gap is left between the first support frame 5 and the instrument mounting base 10. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, this facilitates the formation of weight traction at the bottom of the first support frame 5. At the same time, it is fixedly connected to the two counterweights 7 through two connecting ropes 9, which facilitates stable traction of the buoy vessel body 1, avoids its up and down movement with the waves on the water surface, and reduces interference with the measurement data.

[0022] A connecting rod 8 is installed between the two counterweights 7. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, this facilitates the fixed connection of the two counterweights 7, so as to keep the distance between the two counterweights 7 constant. This allows the buoy vessel body 1 to be pulled by the two connecting ropes 9, thus ensuring the stability and load-bearing capacity of the buoy vessel body 1.

[0023] A sealing cap 15 is installed at the top of the instrument mounting base 10. The middle of the instrument mounting base 10 is hollowed out. The connecting wires of the sand measuring instrument probe 4 and the current meter probe 6 are installed inside the instrument mounting base 10. The inside of the instrument mounting base 10 is filled with glue. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, by applying glue to the inside of the instrument mounting base 10, it is easier to fill the instrument mounting base 10, and at the same time, the position of the internal data wires is fixed, and moisture is prevented from passing through the instrument mounting base 10 and entering the interior of the protective cover 3. The sealing cap 15 adopts a cylindrical structure, which makes it convenient for operators to install the instrument mounting base 10 in the middle of the buoy vessel body 1. A sealing gasket is added between the sealing cap 15 and the connection position of the buoy vessel body 1 to ensure the sealing of the connection.

[0024] An indicator light 2 is installed at the top of the protective cover 3, and a photovoltaic module is installed at an angle in the middle of the outer wall of the protective cover 3. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the indicator light 2 emits light when powered on, which is convenient for guiding passing ships at night. At the same time, a conical cover is installed at the edge of the top of the protective cover 3, which leaves a certain distance from the indicator light 2. On the one hand, it protects the indicator light 2, and on the other hand, it avoids affecting the light propagation of the indicator light 2. The photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic panel and a DC-DC controller. The DC-DC controller is installed inside the protective cover 3, and the two are connected by a wire. The wire passes through the protective cover 3, and the passage is sealed with sealant, which facilitates the charging of the battery 16 under sunlight conditions, and also provides power support for related measuring equipment and processing circuit board 13.

[0025] This new type of buoy vessel, used for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River, requires the following steps when in use:

[0026] 1) When in use, the sand measuring instrument body 11 and the flow meter body 14 are mounted on the fixed frame 17, and the measuring probes of both are mounted on the instrument mounting base 10.

[0027] 2) Securely connect the protective cover 3 to the bottom of the buoy vessel body 1 to achieve a seal;

[0028] 3) The two counterweights 7 are fixedly connected by support rods 8 and slowly released into the water so that the buoy boat body 1 floats stably on the water surface.

[0029] 4) Water flows through the first support frame 5. The sand measuring instrument probe 4 and the flow velocity meter probe 6 measure the mud and sand content and water flow velocity in the flowing water, respectively, and send the signals to the sand measuring instrument body 11 and the flow velocity meter body 14, respectively. After processing the data, the two instruments send the data to the processing circuit board 13 through wires.

[0030] 5) The processing module on the processing circuit board 13 processes the data, the storage module stores the data, and then the relevant measurement data is uploaded through the communication module.

[0031] In summary, when in use, the buoy vessel body 1 is equipped with two counterweights 7, multiple ring-shaped weights, and two connecting ropes 9 at its bottom. The buoy vessel body 1 and the two counterweights 7 are arranged in a triangular pattern, which facilitates the traction of the buoy vessel body 1 and allows it to be stably placed on the water surface. The protective cover 3 is connected to the buoy vessel body 1 to form a relatively enclosed space, improving its load-bearing capacity and stability, and facilitating the installation of various measuring instruments. This effectively solves the problems existing in the prior art. Furthermore, by setting up two counterweights 7 and fixing them together with connecting rods 8, a certain distance is maintained between the two counterweights 7 to prevent them from getting too close to each other and reduce the impact on the stable placement of the buoy vessel body 1. By setting up an instrument mounting base 10 with a sealing cap 15 installed at its top, the sealing cap 10 can seal the top of the inner wall of the buoy vessel body 1. At the same time, the inside of the instrument mounting base 10 is filled with glue, which improves the sealing of the protective cover 3 and prevents the internal instruments from being affected by external moisture.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel buoy vessel for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River, characterized in that: The buoy vessel includes a hollow structure buoy vessel body (1). A first support frame (5) is installed at the edge of the bottom surface of the buoy vessel body (1). Two connecting ropes (9) are installed at the bottom end of the first support frame (5), and counterweights (7) are installed at the bottom end of both ropes. An instrument mounting base (10) is installed in the middle of the buoy vessel body (1). A sand measuring instrument probe (4) and a current meter probe (6) are respectively installed at the bottom end of the instrument mounting base (10). A second support is installed in the middle of the top surface of the buoy vessel body (1). The second support frame (12) has a fixed frame (17) installed in the middle, and a sand measuring instrument body (11) and a current meter body (14) are installed on its two sides respectively. A storage battery (16) is installed on both sides of the bottom end of the second support frame (12). A processing circuit board (13) is installed on the top end of the second support frame (12). The processing circuit board (13) integrates a processing module, a storage module and a communication module. A protective cover (3) is installed on the edge of the top surface of the buoy vessel body (1).

2. The novel buoy vessel for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple annular weights are installed at the bottom of the first support frame (5), and a gap is left between the first support frame (5) and the instrument mounting base (10).

3. A novel buoy vessel for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River, as described in claim 2, is characterized in that: A connecting rod (8) is installed between the two counterweights (7).

4. A novel buoy vessel for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that: The top of the instrument mounting base (10) is fitted with a sealing cap (15), the middle of the instrument mounting base (10) is hollowed out, the connecting wires of the sand measuring instrument probe (4) and the flow meter probe (6) are installed inside the instrument mounting base (10), and the inside of the instrument mounting base (10) is filled with glue.

5. A novel buoy vessel for online current and sediment measurement in the Yangtze River, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that: An indicator light (2) is installed at the top of the protective cover (3), and a photovoltaic module is installed at an angle in the middle of the outer wall of the protective cover (3).

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