Epitaxial fin stabilizing and anti-buoyancy ball

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of water surface evaporation prevention technology and discloses an extended wing-type stabilizing and evaporation-suppressing float, including a spherical shell, with winglets arranged around the outer side wall of the spherical shell. Weight-increasing portions are provided at the top and bottom of the spherical shell, and the plane of the weight-increasing portions is perpendicular to the plane of the winglets. The technical solution of this utility model has advantages such as strong anti-tumble capability, system stability, and good splicing ability, and can provide better water surface evaporation suppression effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water surface anti-evaporation technology, and in particular relates to an extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float. Background Technology

[0002] Water surface evaporation reduction technology is a mature technology that uses human intervention in nature to reduce local water evaporation through physical, chemical, and biological methods, thereby conserving local water resources. After years of development, current water surface evaporation reduction technology mainly relies on physical methods, using surface coverings to reduce the evaporation rate and minimize water loss. Among various physical covering methods, floating balls have advantages due to their lightweight, simple structure, and ease of use, making them a mainstream method for water surface evaporation reduction. It has been reported that in 2015, the Los Angeles government deployed 96 million floating balls in the Los Angeles Reservoir. This covering measure effectively reduced evaporation losses by 80% to 90%, and also reduced bromine levels in the reservoir and inhibited algae growth. In recent years, surface evaporation suppression experiments using floats as the main covering method have been analyzed and considered from the perspectives of water quality and water environment, and their feasibility has been affirmed. However, it has also been found that the evaporation suppression effect of floats is weakened in wind and wave environments. The reason lies in the structure of the float itself. The hollow spherical structure of the float is lightweight and the outer surface is smooth, which makes the float easy to roll when disturbed by external forces. When it rolls, the water attached to the outer surface of the float is exposed to the air, resulting in poor evaporation suppression effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float, including a spherical shell, with winglets arranged around the outer side wall of the spherical shell, and weight-increasing parts provided at the top and bottom of the spherical shell, the plane of the weight-increasing parts being perpendicular to the plane of the winglets.

[0005] Optionally, the diameter of the outer shell of the sphere is 100mm to 200mm.

[0006] Optionally, the wall thickness of the spherical shell is 1mm to 1.5mm.

[0007] Optionally, the wall thickness at the connection between the spherical shell and the wing is 102% to 105% of the thickness of the rest of the shell.

[0008] Optionally, the wing is a cylindrical surface that extends symmetrically outward along the center of the maximum circumference of the spherical shell.

[0009] Optionally, the outer dimension of the wing is 20% to 40% of the maximum circumference of the spherical shell.

[0010] Optionally, the thickness of the wing is 150% to 250% of the wall thickness of the sphere's outer shell.

[0011] Optionally, the wing is provided with a plurality of perforations.

[0012] Optionally, multiple floats can be stacked together in the water by pressing against each other through corresponding perforations.

[0013] Optionally, the mass of the weight-adding portion is 5% to 7.5% of the total mass of the remaining portions.

[0014] The technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] The symmetrical design of this invention makes the entire float structure more evenly stressed in all directions and the center of gravity more rationally distributed, thereby greatly enhancing the overall stability and balance. Whether stationary or subjected to external disturbances, such as water flow or wind, it can maintain a good posture, reduce the risk of overturning or instability, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the device.

[0016] This invention enhances the connectivity between float systems, highlights the device's environmental applicability and resistance to external forces, and represents an expansion and extension of float stability and connectivity.

[0017] In summary, the extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float proposed in this invention can better exert the anti-evaporation effect of the float structure and has more advantages than traditional floats. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the wing extrusion of the extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Labeling explanation: 1. Sphere shell; 2. Wing; 3. Augmentation point; 4. Perforation. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and several embodiments of the utility model will be provided. However, the utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and complete.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0027] The terms “include,” “including,” “have,” “contain,” etc., used in this article are all open-ended terms, meaning that they include but are not limited to.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] like Figure 1 - Figure 3As shown, this embodiment provides an extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float, including a spherical shell 1, with winglets 2 arranged around the outer side wall of the spherical shell 1. Weight-increasing parts are provided at the top and bottom of the spherical shell 1, and the plane of the weight-increasing parts is perpendicular to the plane of the winglets 2.

[0032] This embodiment retains the original hollow sphere appearance, thus leveraging the float's lightweight, simple structure, and ease of use. A winglet 2 is added to the outer edge of the original sphere to make it resemble a flying saucer. The added extended winglet increases the force distribution between adjacent floats. The improvements described in this embodiment enhance the connectivity between float systems, highlighting the device's environmental adaptability and resistance to external forces. It represents an expansion and extension of the float's stability and connectivity.

[0033] The extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float provided in this embodiment has the following specific structure:

[0034] This extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float consists of two parts: a spherical outer shell 1 and winglets 2. The spherical outer shell 1 is a butterfly-shaped hollow spherical shell with a uniform thickness and thickened sections at the winglets 2. The winglets 2 are cylindrical surfaces of uniform thickness extending symmetrically outward from the center of the spherical shell. The butterfly-shaped hollow spherical outer shell 1 has symmetrically distributed reinforcing points 3 at 90° angles to the winglets 2, forming an internal butterfly-shaped hollow design. The winglets 2 have openings at every 60° angle. The spherical outer shell 1 and the winglets 2 are integrally formed and tightly connected. The technical solution described in this embodiment uses the winglets 2 to form a tightly connected float system, improving the non-uniformity of the system caused by external forces. The thickness design ensures a fixed center of gravity, and the openings in the winglets 2 allow for system connectivity, effectively improving the stability and anti-evaporation effect of the float.

[0035] The hollow spherical outer shell 1 has a diameter ranging from 100mm to 200mm and a wall thickness ranging from 1mm to 1.5mm. This size is suitable for various water surface coverage environments, while the wall thickness ensures the stability of the buoy's service life. The winglets 2 are concentric circles with the sphere when viewed from above. The outer dimension of the winglets 2 is 20% to 40% of the maximum size of the sphere. The winglets 2 have circular holes of 2mm to 4mm diameter at equal angles (60°). The specific size of the extended winglets effectively compresses and superimposes the individual components, thus distributing the force evenly across the system under wind and waves. The circular holes are used to connect the components with ropes, further forming a system and strengthening its resistance to force.

[0036] The wing 2 is a cylindrical surface that extends symmetrically outward along the plane containing the maximum circumference of the float. The thickness of the wing 2 is 150% to 250% of the wall thickness of the outer shell 1, which enhances the strength and durability of the wing 2. The wall thickness of the outer shell 1 along the curved surface connecting the wing 2 increases to 102% to 105% of the thickness of other equal-thickness parts, which strengthens the individual's impact resistance and prevents the hollow outer shell 1 from breaking.

[0037] The feasible design involves two symmetrically distributed reinforcing points 3, with the plane of the reinforcing points 3 forming a 90° angle with the plane of the wing 2. The mass of each reinforcing point 3 is 5% to 7.5% of the total mass of the remaining parts. This symmetrical design enhances the ease of use of the buoy, while the reinforcing points 3 mitigate the center-of-gravity shift caused by the thickened wall at the wing 2 connection point, ensuring that the plane of the buoy's center of gravity remains vertical to reduce evaporation from the wetted surface caused by tumbling.

[0038] As is feasible, the extended wing-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float provided in this embodiment is produced by integral blow molding. The material is mainly resin, with the addition of various additives such as carbon black and antioxidants to extend the life of the float. Multiple float wings 2 are mutually compressed and superimposed to form a uniform system under force, and the stability is enhanced by rope connection through openings at the wings 2.

[0039] In summary, in this embodiment, the design of overlapping fins 2, rope connections via perforations 4, and the reinforcing point 3, all positioned in a vertical plane, gives this float advantages over traditional floats, including stronger anti-rolling capability, system stability, and good splicing ability, providing better water surface evaporation suppression. The system composed of multiple individually stacked and rope-connected floats exhibits significant stability under extreme winds and strong wave impacts in arid and semi-arid regions, making it less susceptible to being blown away or removed from the water surface. Furthermore, the fins 2 in this embodiment restrict the float's rotational displacement, minimizing evaporation loss on the wetted surface due to direct sunlight. Even if individual floats detach from the system, the fin structure increases the resistance they experience during tumbling in the water, thus more fully leveraging the float's theoretical evaporation suppression advantages.

[0040] The specific implementation example of this embodiment is as follows: The average thickness of the weak point of the spherical shell 1 is 1mm, that is, the thickness is 1mm at both the point without reinforcement 3 and the thickened wall treatment area. The maximum diameter of the spherical shell 1 is 100mm. The outer dimension of the wing 2 is 40% of the maximum size of the sphere, that is, it extends outward by 2cm on each side, and its thickness is 200% of the thickness of the spherical shell 1, that is, 2mm. The mass of the two reinforcement points 3 is 7% of the total mass of the remaining parts. The internal range of the reinforcement points can vary according to the blow molding production process, but it is ensured that the reinforcement points 3 are located in the same longitudinal section and form a 90° plane angle with the transverse plane where the wing 2 is located. The wing 2 has six small circular holes with a diameter of 3mm, which are evenly distributed. The entire outer ring connecting the wing 2 and the spherical shell 1 has an internal structure that extends upward and downward in the direction of the wing, and the range of the extended area is equal to the thickness of the wing, that is, the height of the whole ring is 6mm. The thickness of the weak point of the spherical shell 1 is increased by 105% inward, that is, the thickness of the thickened part is 1.05mm. To facilitate a clear visual representation, the thickness of highlighted area 3 and the thickened area in the attached image is disproportionate to the thickness of the rest of the image; they are simply enlarged to emphasize the difference in thickness.

[0041] The symmetrical design of this embodiment makes the force distribution of the entire structure more uniform in all directions and the center of gravity more reasonable, thereby greatly enhancing the overall stability and balance. Whether stationary or subjected to external disturbances such as water flow or wind, it can maintain a good posture, reducing the risk of overturning or instability and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the device. The winglets 2 allow multiple devices to form a stacked, layered arrangement, further ensuring that multiple devices share the force, while also ensuring that the float is not subjected to greater resistance when it rolls in extreme conditions. The reinforced center point 3 stabilizes the float's center of gravity, facilitating deployment while ensuring the device's effectiveness in still water environments. The perforation 4 allows for connection with thin ropes, ensuring normal operation of the device in flowing water environments. The internal thickening treatment at the connection between the winglets 2 and the outer shell 1 further ensures that adjacent devices are less prone to damage during collisions, extending service life. In summary, the extended winglet-type stabilizing and anti-evaporation float proposed in this embodiment can better utilize the anti-evaporation effect of the float structure and has advantages over traditional floats.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An epitaxial fin-stabilized anti-buoyant ball, characterized in that, It includes a spherical shell (1), and a wing (2) is arranged around the outer wall of the spherical shell (1). Weight-increasing parts are provided at the top and bottom of the spherical shell (1), and the plane of the weight-increasing parts is perpendicular to the plane of the wing (2).

2. A tailoring fin-stabilized ball according to claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the spherical shell (1) is 100mm to 200mm.

3. A tailoring fin-stabilized ball according to claim 1, wherein, The wall thickness of the spherical shell (1) is 1mm to 1.5mm.

4. The epwinged stability-augmenting anti-buoyant ball according to claim 1, wherein, The wall thickness at the connection between the spherical shell (1) and the wing (2) is 102% to 105% of that of the rest of the part.

5. The epwinged stability-augmenting anti-buoyant ball according to claim 1, wherein The wing (2) is a cylindrical surface that extends symmetrically outward from the center of the maximum circumference of the spherical shell (1).

6. A ball according to claim 5, wherein the wings are formed from a single sheet of material. The outer dimension of the wing (2) is 20% to 40% of the maximum circumference of the spherical shell (1).

7. The epwinged stability-augmenting anti-buoyant ball of claim 1 wherein, The thickness of the wing (2) is 150% to 250% of the wall thickness of the spherical shell (1).

8. The epwinged stability-augmenting anti-buoyant ball of claim 1 wherein, The wing (2) is provided with several perforations (4).

9. A ball according to claim 8, wherein the wings are formed from a single sheet of material. Multiple floats are pressed together in the water through corresponding perforations (4) to form a stacked device.

10. The epwinged stability-augmenting anti-buoyant ball of claim 1 wherein, The mass of the weight-added portion is 5% to 7.5% of the total mass of the remaining portions.

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