A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy

Abstract

This application relates to a flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy, comprising a buoy body, an installation unit and a data acquisition component fixed to the installation unit within the buoy body; multiple sensor components, each electrically connected to the data acquisition component, the sensor components being used to detect water quality parameters; and a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism being fixedly mounted on the buoy body, each sensor component being detachably fixed to the clamping mechanism. This application offers the advantages of quick assembly and disassembly of the sensor components and flexible configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water quality testing equipment, and in particular to a flexibly configurable water quality testing buoy. Background Technology

[0002] Water quality monitoring buoys play a vital role in environmental monitoring, widely used for water quality monitoring in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. With increasing awareness of water resource protection and growing demand for accurate water quality data, the flexibility and adaptability of water quality monitoring equipment have become a research hotspot. Traditional water quality monitoring equipment typically uses fixed installation methods, which, while meeting the long-term monitoring needs of specific areas, prove inadequate for multi-element, multi-scenario water quality monitoring tasks, making flexible configuration and rapid deployment difficult.

[0003] Most existing water quality monitoring devices can only detect fixed water quality parameters and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. This limitation not only restricts the applicability of the equipment, but also increases maintenance costs and operational difficulty, making it difficult to meet the needs of dynamic monitoring of water quality parameters in different application scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy.

[0005] The water quality monitoring buoy provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy, comprising:

[0007] A buoy body, wherein an installation unit and a data acquisition component fixed to the installation unit are provided inside the buoy body;

[0008] Multiple sensor components, each electrically connected to the data acquisition component, are used to detect water quality parameters; and

[0009] A clamping mechanism is fixedly mounted on the buoy body, and each sensor assembly is detachably fixed to the clamping mechanism.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed connection between the installation unit and the data acquisition component inside the buoy body ensures the stability of data acquisition. The electrical connection between multiple sensor components and the data acquisition component realizes the integration of multi-parameter water quality detection. The detachable and fixed design of the clamping mechanism facilitates the installation and maintenance of the sensor components, thereby improving the flexibility and efficiency of water quality detection.

[0011] Preferably, the installation unit includes a flange, an installation clamp, and a clamp cover plate. The flange is fixed to the buoy body, the installation clamp is fixedly installed on the flange, the clamping mechanism is installed at the bottom of the installation clamp, and the clamp cover plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the installation clamp.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the flange, mounting clamp, and clamp cover plate enable a modular design of the installation unit, improving the installation stability of the data acquisition components inside the buoy. The fixed connection between the flange and the buoy body enhances the overall structural robustness, the mounting clamp provides a stable installation foundation for the clamping mechanism, and the clamp cover plate further improves the sealing and protective performance of the bottom of the mounting clamp, effectively protecting the internal components from external environmental influences.

[0013] Preferably, the data acquisition component includes a main board disposed on the clamping plate cover and a connecting plate located between the clamping plate cover and the mounting clamping plate, the connecting plate being electrically connected to the main board.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, a modular design for the data acquisition component is achieved. The main board is mounted on the clamping plate cover, and the connecting plate is located between the clamping plate cover and the mounting clamp and electrically connected to the main board. This structure effectively integrates the hardware components required for data acquisition, improving signal transmission efficiency and stability. Simultaneously, the modular data acquisition component facilitates installation and maintenance, reducing equipment debugging and repair costs.

[0015] Preferably, the sensor assembly includes a probe, a sensor assembly main rod, and a plug. The plug and the probe are respectively installed at both ends of the sensor assembly main rod, and the mounting clamp has a circular through hole that mates with the plug.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the sensor assembly consists of a probe, a main rod, and a plug, with the plug and probe located at opposite ends of the main rod. This structural design allows for convenient and rapid installation and removal of the sensor assembly via the plug engaging with the circular through-hole on the mounting clamp, improving the efficiency of sensor assembly replacement. Simultaneously, the circular through-hole on the mounting clamp provides precise positioning for the plug, ensuring stable fixation of the sensor assembly on the buoy body, thereby guaranteeing the accuracy of water quality detection.

[0017] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a chuck and a fixing plate. The chuck is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, and the fixing plate is detachably connected to the chuck. The fixing plate is provided with a plurality of limiting sleeves, which are used to limit the displacement of the sensor assembly along the central axis of the chuck.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the clamping mechanism consists of a chuck and a fixed plate. The chuck is fixed to the mounting plate, and the fixed plate is detachably connected to the chuck. This design allows for convenient installation and removal of the sensor assembly, improving the flexibility and ease of maintenance of the equipment. Simultaneously, multiple limiting sleeves on the fixed plate effectively restrict the displacement of the sensor assembly along the central axis of the chuck, ensuring the stability of the sensor assembly during operation and preventing positional shifts caused by water flow or other external forces, thereby guaranteeing the accuracy of the detection data.

[0019] Preferably, the chuck includes a mounting base, a connecting rod fixed on the mounting base, and a plurality of positioning sleeves. The mounting base is mounted on the mounting chuck, and the positioning sleeves are arranged circumferentially around the connecting rod as the central axis at the end of the connecting rod that is not connected to the mounting base. The sensor assembly passes through the positioning sleeves, and the fixing plate is detachably fixed to the connecting rod.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the chuck's structural design allows the sensor components to be fixed in the positioning sleeve in a circumferential arrangement with the connecting rod as the central axis, thus achieving a rational spatial layout of the sensor components. The cooperation between the mounting base and the connecting rod ensures the stability of the chuck, while the positioning sleeve ensures the orderly installation and fixation of the sensor components. In addition, the detachable design of the fixing plate facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the sensor components, improving the flexibility and ease of operation of the water quality monitoring buoy.

[0021] Preferably, the end of the connecting rod not connected to the mounting base is provided with a triangular plate, the triangular plate is connected to the connecting rod by a rotating pin, the fixing plate has a triangular through hole that mates with the triangular plate, and the triangular plate can rotate to align and misalign with the triangular through hole.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation unit inside the buoy body includes a flange, a mounting clamp, and a clamp cover plate, achieving fixed installation of the clamping mechanism. The main board and connecting plate in the data acquisition component are located between the clamp cover plate and the mounting clamp, used to collect water quality parameters detected by the sensor component. The sensor component achieves electrical connection with the data acquisition component through a plug and a circular through-hole. The clamp and fixing plate in the clamping mechanism work together to limit the displacement of the sensor component through a limiting sleeve, ensuring its stable operation. Furthermore, the triangular plate at the end of the connecting rod is connected by a rotating pin, and the triangular through-hole in the fixing plate engages with the triangular plate, allowing for alignment or misalignment through rotation. This facilitates the installation and removal of the sensor component, improving the flexibility and maintenance convenience of the water quality monitoring buoy.

[0023] Preferably, the upper part of the sensor assembly main rod connected to the plug has a larger dimension than the lower part connected to the probe.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper dimension of the sensor assembly main rod connecting plug is larger than the lower dimension of the connecting probe. This design effectively prevents the sensor assembly from being mistakenly inserted into the wrong interface during installation, improving the accuracy and efficiency of installation. Combined with the overall design of the buoy body, data acquisition assembly, sensor assembly, and clamping mechanism, this solution further enhances the modularity and flexibility of the water quality monitoring buoy, ensuring stable connection and reliable communication between the components.

[0025] Preferably, a filter screen is provided at the bottom of the buoy body, and the sensor assembly is located inside the filter screen.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, a filter screen is installed at the bottom of the buoy, and the sensor assembly is placed inside the filter screen. This effectively prevents large impurities or suspended solids in the water from contacting the sensor assembly. This design protects the sensor assembly from physical damage or contamination, thereby ensuring the accuracy and stability of water quality detection, while also extending the service life of the sensor assembly.

[0027] Preferably, the buoy body is equipped with a top cover, and multiple solar panels are spaced around the top cover. The solar panels are electrically connected to the data acquisition component.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, a top cover is installed on the buoy body, and multiple solar panels are spaced around the top cover, with the solar panels electrically connected to the data acquisition components. This design enables the water quality monitoring buoy to use solar energy to power the data acquisition components, effectively solving the energy supply problem when the buoy is deployed in water, and improving the equipment's endurance and reliability. At the same time, the distributed layout of the solar panels optimizes energy harvesting efficiency, enhances the system's environmental adaptability, and ensures the continuous and stable operation of water quality monitoring tasks.

[0029] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0030] 1. The number and position of sensor components can be flexibly adjusted through the mounting unit and clamping mechanism on the buoy body to meet the needs of different water quality detection tasks, thereby improving the adaptability and flexibility of the buoy;

[0031] 2. Multiple sensor components can be detachably fixed on the clamping mechanism, which facilitates installation, replacement and maintenance, while ensuring the stability of the sensor components under harsh hydrological conditions and effectively preventing loosening or falling off;

[0032] 3. The sensor components can detect different elements in the water. Combined with the data acquisition components, it enables real-time monitoring of multiple parameters of water quality, improving detection efficiency and data accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of a flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy provided in the first embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor assembly being clamped.

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A bottom view;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the chuck structure;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed disk structure;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor assembly.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for installing the clamping plate;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of this application.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Buoy body; 10. Mounting unit; 11. Data acquisition component; 111. Main board; 112. Connecting plate; 101. Flange; 102. Mounting clamp; 1021. Circular through hole; 103. Clamping plate cover; 2. Sensor assembly; 21. Probe; 22. Sensor assembly main rod; 23. Plug; 3. Clamping mechanism; 31. Clamp; 311. Mounting base; 312. Connecting rod; 313. Triangular plate; 314. Rotating pin; 315. Positioning sleeve; 32. Fixed plate; 321. Triangular through hole; 322. Limiting sleeve; 323. Elastic clamp; 4. Filter screen; 5. Top cover; 6. Solar panel; 7. Anchoring device; 71. Buoy; 72. Fixed pulley; 73. Anchor body; 74. Reeling line. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-9 This application will be described in further detail.

[0044] This application discloses a flexibly configurable water quality testing buoy.

[0045] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy includes a buoy body 1, multiple sensor components 2, and a clamping mechanism 3.

[0046] The buoy body 1 is provided with an installation unit 10 and a data acquisition component 11 fixed to the installation unit 10;

[0047] Each sensor assembly 2 is connected to the mounting unit 10, and the sensor assembly 2 is used to detect different elements in the water.

[0048] The clamping mechanism 3 is fixedly installed on the buoy body 1, and each sensor assembly 2 is detachably fixed on the clamping mechanism 3.

[0049] Specifically, the installation unit 10 includes an installation clamp 102, a clamp cover plate 103, and a flange 101. The flange 101 is fixed to the buoy body 1, the installation clamp 102 is fixed to the flange 101, and the clamp cover plate 103 is fixed to the installation clamp 102. The installation clamp 102, the clamp cover plate 103, and the flange 101 are installed and fixed in sequence to form a compact and stable installation component, providing a stable foundation for subsequent installation. Specifically, a top cover 5 is provided above the clamping plate 103. The data acquisition component 11 includes a main board 111 and a connecting plate. The main board 111 is located between the top cover 5 and the clamping plate 103. A power supply is also provided between the top cover 5 and the clamping plate 103. Solar panels 6 are arranged in a circular pattern around the top cover 5. The connecting plate is located between the clamping plate 103 and the mounting clamp 102. The connecting plate gathers the circuits of the sensor component 2 together and further connects them to the main board 111. The electrical energy converted by the solar panels 6 is stored in the power supply, which provides power support to the main board 111.

[0050] A clamping mechanism 3 is fixedly installed below the mounting clamp 102, and the sensor assembly 2 is fixed by the clamping mechanism 3. The sensor assembly 2 can be selected according to actual conditions, and includes water temperature sensor, pH sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, conductivity sensor, turbidity sensor, ammonia nitrogen sensor, total phosphorus sensor, total nitrogen sensor, COD sensor, BOD sensor, heavy metal sensor, chlorophyll a sensor, blue-green algae sensor, etc. A filter screen 4 is installed below the buoy body 1, which wraps the sensor assembly 2 inside to prevent impurities in the water from adhering to the sensor assembly 2 and affecting the detection.

[0051] refer to Figures 1-6The clamping mechanism 3 is equipped with a chuck 31 and a fixing plate 32. The chuck 31 serves as a positioning base for the sensor assembly 2, and the fixing plate 32 fixes the sensor assembly 2. Specifically, the chuck 31 is equipped with a mounting base 311, which is fixed on the clamping plate cover 103. The clamping plate cover 103 is connected to a connecting rod 312. A positioning sleeve 315 is provided around the end of the connecting rod 312 with the connecting rod 312 as the central axis. The sensor assembly 2 passes through the positioning sleeve 315. A triangular plate 313 is also installed on the connecting rod 312. The triangular plate 313 is connected to the connecting rod 312 by a rotating pin 314. The fixing plate 32 is also equipped with limiting sleeves 322 corresponding to the number of positions of the positioning sleeves 315. The limiting sleeves 322 are used to limit the sensor assembly 2.

[0052] refer to Figures 3-6 The triangular plate 313 and the triangular through hole 321 are the same size. When the triangular plate 313 and the triangular through hole 321 are aligned, the fixing plate 32 can be disassembled and removed, further freeing the sensor assembly 2 and allowing the number of sensor assemblies 2 to be installed to be increased or decreased. When the triangular plate 313 and the triangular through hole 321 are misaligned, the limiting sleeve 322 fixes the sensor assembly 2 on the clamp 31. The inner wall of the limiting sleeve 322 is provided with an elastic clamping piece 323, which improves the applicability of the clamping mechanism 3 and effectively prevents the sensor assembly 2 from being damaged during use.

[0053] refer to Figures 7-8 The probe 21 of the sensor assembly 2 is submerged underwater. A plug 23 is provided through the main rod of the sensor assembly 2. During installation, the plug 23 is inserted into the circular through hole 1021 of the mounting clamp 102 and further sealed with waterproof glue.

[0054] The implementation principle of a flexibly configurable water quality detection buoy in this application embodiment is as follows: the design of the clamping mechanism 3 enables flexible configuration of the sensor component 2. Users can select different types of sensor components 2 to detect different elements in the water quality according to actual needs. At the same time, the detachable structure facilitates the replacement and maintenance of the sensor component 2, improves the adaptability and ease of operation of the equipment, and provides a more reliable guarantee for water quality detection.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] refer to Figure 9This embodiment differs from Embodiment 1 in that it includes an anchoring device 7. The anchoring device 7 ensures the positioning of the buoy 1, preventing it from moving easily due to external forces. Specifically, the anchoring device 7 includes a float 71, multiple fixed pulleys 72, an anchor body 73, and a take-up line 74. The float 71 is connected to the take-up line 74, the fixed pulleys 72 are mounted on the outer wall of the filter screen 4, and the take-up line 74 passes through the buoy 1 and is further connected to the anchor body 73 via the fixed pulleys 72. The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy, characterized in that, include: A buoy body (1) is provided inside the buoy body (1), and an installation unit (10) and a data acquisition component (11) fixed to the installation unit (10) are provided inside the buoy body (1); Multiple sensor components (2), each of which is electrically connected to the data acquisition component (11), the sensor components (2) being used to detect water quality parameters; and A clamping mechanism (3) is fixedly mounted on the buoy body (1), and each sensor assembly (2) is detachably fixed on the clamping mechanism (3); The installation unit (10) includes a flange (101), an installation clamp (102), and a clamp cover plate (103). The flange (101) is fixed on the buoy body (1), the installation clamp (102) is fixedly installed on the flange (101), the clamping mechanism (3) is installed at the bottom of the installation clamp (102), and the clamp cover plate (103) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the installation clamp (102). The clamping mechanism (3) includes a clamp (31) and a fixing plate (32). The clamp (31) is fixedly installed on the mounting clamp (102). The fixing plate (32) is detachably connected to the clamp (31). The fixing plate (32) is provided with a plurality of limiting sleeves (322). The limiting sleeves (322) are used to limit the displacement of the sensor assembly (2) along the central axis of the clamp (31). The inner wall of the limiting sleeve (322) is provided with elastic clips (323).

2. The flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data acquisition component (11) includes a main board (111) disposed on the clamp cover plate (103) and a connecting plate located between the clamp cover plate (103) and the mounting clamp plate (102), the connecting plate being electrically connected to the main board (111).

3. The flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor assembly (2) includes a probe (21), a main rod of the sensor assembly (2) and a plug (23). The plug (23) and the probe (21) are respectively installed at both ends of the main rod of the sensor assembly (2). The mounting clamp (102) has a circular through hole (1021) that mates with the plug (23).

4. The flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (31) includes a mounting base (311), a connecting rod (312) fixed on the mounting base (311), and a plurality of positioning sleeves (315). The mounting base (311) is mounted on the mounting clamp (102). The positioning sleeves (315) are arranged circumferentially around the connecting rod (312) as the central axis at the end of the connecting rod (312) that is not connected to the mounting base (311). The sensor assembly (2) passes through the positioning sleeve (315). The fixing plate (32) is detachably fixed on the connecting rod (312).

5. A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the connecting rod (312) not connected to the mounting base (311) is provided with a triangular plate (313). The triangular plate (313) is connected to the connecting rod (312) by a rotating pin (314). The fixed plate (32) has a triangular through hole (321) that mates with the triangular plate (313). The triangular plate (313) can rotate to align and misalign with the triangular through hole (321).

6. A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper part of the main rod of the sensor assembly (2) connected to the plug (23) is larger than the lower part connected to the probe (21).

7. A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the buoy body (1) is provided with a filter screen (4), and the sensor assembly (2) is located inside the filter screen (4).

8. A flexibly configurable water quality monitoring buoy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buoy body (1) is equipped with a top cover (5), and multiple solar panels (6) are arranged around the top cover (5) at intervals. The solar panels (6) are electrically connected to the data acquisition component (11).

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