Positioning beacon

Abstract

The application provides a positioning beacon, comprising: a body which is a hollow piece with both ends closed; an antenna module arranged in the body, the antenna module being used for transmitting positioning information with the outside world; and a battery module arranged in the body, the battery module being electrically connected with the antenna module. The application uses the internal battery module to supply power for the antenna module, does not need to rely on an external power supply, can realize independent and stable work through self-power supply, and effectively avoids the situation that positioning information is lost due to external power supply failure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of positioning equipment technology, and more particularly to a positioning beacon. Background Technology

[0002] A positioning beacon is an intelligent communication device based on a positioning system. It uses the signals of the positioning system to transmit data, accurately locates the position of the beacon, and can send information to other devices through the positioning beacon.

[0003] Installing positioning beacons on marine equipment can effectively monitor the equipment's location and information. However, positioning beacons often share a power control system with the marine equipment. If the power control system malfunctions, the positioning beacon may become ineffective, resulting in the loss of positioning information and increasing the risk of losing the marine equipment's coordinates. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a positioning beacon that can operate independently and stably through self-powered operation, solving the problem of positioning information loss due to external power supply failure.

[0005] This utility model provides a positioning beacon, including:

[0006] The body is a hollow component closed at both ends;

[0007] An antenna module is disposed within the main body, and the antenna module is used to transmit positioning information to the outside world;

[0008] A battery module is disposed within the main body, and the battery module is electrically connected to the antenna module.

[0009] In a positioning beacon according to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body includes a cylindrical body and end caps disposed at both ends of the cylindrical body, and the cylindrical body and at least one of the end caps are detachably connected.

[0010] In a positioning beacon according to one embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring is provided between the cylinder and the end cap.

[0011] In one embodiment of the positioning beacon of this utility model, a partition is also included. The partition is disposed within the main body and located between the antenna module and the battery module.

[0012] In a positioning beacon according to one embodiment of the present invention, a limiting part is provided on at least one side of the partition, and the limiting part is used to cooperate with the body to limit the antenna module and / or the battery module.

[0013] In a positioning beacon according to one embodiment of the present invention, a receiving cavity is provided at the connection between the body and the partition.

[0014] In a positioning beacon according to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body is provided with an annular inclined surface with an opening facing the partition, and the annular inclined surface is used to cooperate with the partition to form the receiving cavity.

[0015] In one embodiment of the positioning beacon of this utility model, a switch assembly is also included, which is disposed on the body and electrically connected to the antenna module.

[0016] In a positioning beacon according to one embodiment of the present invention, the switch assembly includes a switch and a connecting line, and the switch is electrically connected to the antenna module via the connecting line passing through the body.

[0017] In a positioning beacon according to one embodiment of the present invention, a wire passage is provided inside the main body, and the connecting wire is electrically connected to the antenna module through the wire passage.

[0018] In summary, this application provides a positioning beacon, comprising: a body, an antenna module, and a battery module. The body is a hollow component closed at both ends, providing mounting support for the antenna module and battery module. The antenna module is housed within the body and is used to transmit positioning information to the outside world. The battery module is housed within the body and electrically connected to the antenna module, providing power to the antenna module. The positioning beacon provided in this application utilizes its internal battery module to power the antenna module, eliminating the need for an external power source. It can achieve independent and stable operation through self-powered operation, effectively avoiding the loss of positioning information due to external power supply failure. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a positioning component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 An exploded view of a positioning component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cylindrical body provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a partition provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an end cap provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 10. Body; 101. Cylinder; 102. End cap; 103. Grip; 104. Groove; 105. Cable passage; 106. Annular bevel; 107. Support; 20. Antenna module; 30. Battery module; 40. Partition; 401. Limiting part; 402. Receiving cavity; 403. Through hole; 50. Switch assembly; 501. Switch. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this utility model specification is merely for describing specific aspects of the present application. It is important to understand that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0030] Currently, marine development relies on marine equipment for analysis and development. More and more marine equipment is being deployed in various sea areas. With the increase in marine equipment, the positioning and tracking of marine equipment is becoming increasingly important. Accurate and reliable positioning information can better serve the development of marine industries.

[0031] A positioning beacon is an intelligent communication device based on a satellite navigation system (such as the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or the Global Positioning System), capable of positioning and communication functions. Positioning beacons utilize signals from the satellite navigation system for data transmission, enabling accurate location determination and the transmission of information to other devices. Installing positioning beacons on marine equipment allows for effective monitoring of the equipment's location and related information.

[0032] In existing technologies, most methods employ online positioning beacons, which are connected to the same power control system as the marine equipment to transmit the equipment's positioning information in real time. However, when some of these devices or the power control system malfunction, the positioning beacons can easily fail, directly or indirectly, leading to problems such as lost positioning information and difficulty in recovering the marine equipment.

[0033] Therefore, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this application provides a positioning beacon for monitoring the location and information of marine equipment. It can operate independently through self-powered operation, avoiding dependence on external power sources, and has good overall reliability and stability.

[0034] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the positioning beacon includes a main body 10, and an antenna module 20 and a battery module 30 disposed within the main body 10. The structure and function of each part of the positioning beacon are described in detail below.

[0035] Specifically, the main body 10 is a hollow component with closed ends, which provides sufficient installation support and protection for the internal antenna module 20 and battery module 30. It can also be firmly connected to external objects (such as marine equipment, buoys, etc.) through a fixed connection device to ensure that the positioning beacon works stably around the object.

[0036] In some embodiments, the body 10 is made of corrosion-resistant materials to ensure that the positioning beacon can be used for a long time under conditions such as saltwater erosion and extreme climate in marine environments.

[0037] Specifically, both the antenna module 20 and the battery module 30 are located inside the main body 10. The antenna module 20 is used to transmit positioning information to the outside world, and the battery module 30 is electrically connected to the antenna module 20 to provide power to the antenna module 20. This enables the positioning beacon to have a long-term self-powered capability, ensuring that the positioning beacon can continue to work and provide real-time positioning information in complex marine environments, thus reducing the risk of marine equipment loss.

[0038] The positioning beacon provided in this application embodiment provides reliable protection for its internal antenna module 20 and battery module 30 through the enclosed body 10. The internal battery module 30 supplies power to the antenna module 20, ensuring that the antenna module 20 can continuously transmit positioning information without relying on an external power source. This enables the positioning beacon to work independently and stably, effectively avoiding the loss of positioning information due to external power source failure.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the main body 10 includes a cylindrical body 101 and end caps 102 located at both ends of the cylindrical body 101, and the cylindrical body 101 and at least one of the end caps 102 are detachably connected. For example, the main body 10 and the end caps 102 can be connected by their own threads or by fasteners. The detachable connection between the main body 10 and the end caps 102 allows the user to easily remove the end caps 102, thereby facilitating the inspection, maintenance, or replacement of internal components such as the battery module 30 and the antenna module 20. For example, when the battery module 30 is depleted or malfunctions, it can be quickly replaced, thereby improving the reliability of the positioning beacon.

[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, at least one end cap 102 is provided with a gripping part 103, which makes it convenient for users to disassemble or install the positioning beacon in whole or in part by holding it.

[0041] Of course, in other embodiments, the gripping part 103 can also be provided on the cylinder 101, which is convenient for holding and can also serve as a fixing point when the main body 10 is connected to an external device.

[0042] In some embodiments, a sealing ring (not shown) is provided between the cylinder 101 and the end cap 102. The sealing ring enhances the overall sealing performance of the body 10, ensuring that moisture cannot enter the body 10 and damage electronic components such as the antenna module 20 when the positioning beacon is operating underwater, thereby ensuring long-term stable operation of the positioning beacon in the underwater environment. For example, a rubber sealing ring can be used.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the contact surface of the body 10 and / or end cap 102 is provided with a groove 104. The groove 104 is adapted to the sealing ring and can provide a more stable and firm installation position for the sealing ring, so that the sealing ring can better fit tightly with the contact surface during installation, thereby further enhancing the sealing effect.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the system also includes a partition 40, which is located within the main body 10 and between the antenna module 20 and the battery module 30. The partition 40 physically isolates the antenna module 20 and the battery module 30, effectively reducing electromagnetic interference that may be generated by the battery module 30 and other electronic components. Specifically, the battery in the battery module 30 may generate electromagnetic waves or electromagnetic interference during charging or discharging, while the antenna module 20 needs to maintain stable signal transmission. Therefore, the partition 40 prevents such interference from affecting the normal operation of the antenna module 20, thereby improving the stability of the positioning beacon signal reception and transmission. Furthermore, the partition 40 also serves as a support structure. During the use of the positioning beacon, the partition 40 effectively prevents displacement or vibration between the components inside the main body 10, ensuring the stability of each component's position and preventing damage caused by friction or collision, thus ensuring the long-term stable operation of the positioning beacon.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cylinder 101 is provided with a support portion 107 for supporting and fixing the partition 40, which helps to improve the stability of the internal structure of the positioning beacon.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, a limiting part 401 is provided on one side of the partition 40. The limiting part 401 is used to cooperate with the body 10 to limit the antenna module 20 or the battery module 30. For example, the limiting part 401 is in the shape of a boss.

[0047] In other embodiments, limiting portions 401 are provided on both sides of the partition 40 to cooperate with the body 10 in limiting the antenna module 20 and the battery module 30. Through the multi-directional limiting by the body 10 and the limiting portions 401, the antenna module 20 and the battery module 30 will not easily move when the positioning beacon encounters external impacts or vibrations, thereby enhancing the positioning beacon's shock and impact resistance. Especially in situations requiring operation in complex environments, the limiting portions 401 can reduce component damage to the positioning beacon caused by vibration, improving the beacon's durability.

[0048] In some embodiments, a receiving cavity 402 is provided at the connection between the body 10 and the partition 40. When moisture or water vapor from the external environment enters the positioning beacon, the receiving cavity 402 provides a space to temporarily store the moisture, preventing it from directly penetrating into electronic components such as the antenna module 20 and the battery module 30, reducing potential corrosion, damage, or malfunction, and extending the service life of the positioning beacon.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, a desiccant (not shown) is provided in the receiving cavity 402. The desiccant can absorb moisture inside the positioning beacon, maintain a dry environment, and further prevent moisture from adversely affecting internal electronic components or mechanical parts.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the main body 10 has an annular inclined surface 106 with its opening facing the partition 40. The annular inclined surface 106 provides a precise guide surface for the installation of the battery module 30. During installation, the battery module 30 can be guided by the annular inclined surface 106, ensuring that the battery module 30 is accurately aligned with the receiving cavity 402. This not only improves installation efficiency but also effectively reduces damage or poor contact to the internal components of the positioning beacon caused by improper installation, ensuring the correct installation and stable fixation of the battery module 30. Furthermore, as... Figure 1 As shown, the annular inclined surface 106 is also used to cooperate with the partition 40 to form a receiving cavity 402. By utilizing the structural cooperation between the annular inclined surface 106 and the partition 40, the internal spatial layout of the positioning beacon is further optimized, and the overall compactness and structural efficiency of the positioning beacon are improved.

[0051] In some embodiments, the positioning beacon further includes a switch assembly 50, which is disposed on the body 10 and electrically connected to the antenna module 20. Depending on actual needs, the user can switch the operating state of the positioning beacon via the switch assembly 50 to avoid it consuming power when not in operation, thereby reducing standby power consumption and extending the overall lifespan of the positioning beacon.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the switch assembly 50 includes a switch 501 and a connecting wire (not shown in the figure). The switch 501 is electrically connected to the antenna module 20 via the connecting wire passing through the body 10. Correspondingly, as... Figure 4 As shown, the partition 40 has a through hole 403 for the connecting wire to pass through. The switch 501 is electrically connected to the antenna module 20 through the connecting wire, which ensures the stability of the electrical connection. When the user needs to completely turn off the antenna function, the switch 501 can effectively disconnect the circuit to avoid interference from current or signal to other parts of the equipment.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the switch 501 is located on one end cap 102 of the main body 10. The end cap 102 is positioned on the side of the positioning beacon, making it easier for the user to operate or adjust it directly. In other embodiments, the switch 501 is located on the cylinder 101 of the main body 10. The cylinder 101, as a major external component of the positioning beacon, typically possesses high mechanical strength and stability. Therefore, placing the switch 501 on the cylinder 101 can prevent the switch 501 from malfunctioning due to external forces or vibrations during use. For example, as... Figure 5 As shown, switch 501 is embedded in end cover 102.

[0054] In some embodiments, the main body 10 is provided with a wire passage 105, through which the connecting wire is electrically connected to the antenna module 20. The wire passage 105 effectively avoids interference from the battery module 30 to the wiring of the switch 501, ensuring the stability and reliability of the switch assembly 50.

[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the wire passage 105 is a space formed by reserving a certain distance between the body 10 and the battery module 30. In other embodiments, the wire passage 105 is a channel groove opened on the inner wall of the cylindrical body 101, which makes the arrangement of connecting wires more orderly and regular, and also makes the battery module 30 fit more tightly with the cylindrical body 101, resulting in higher stability.

[0056] It should be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0057] It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes such combinations. It should be noted that, herein, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or system that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or system that includes that element.

[0058] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above descriptions are merely specific implementations of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered 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. A positioning beacon, characterized by include: The body is a hollow component closed at both ends; An antenna module is disposed within the main body, and the antenna module is used to transmit positioning information to the outside world; A battery module is disposed within the main body, and the battery module is electrically connected to the antenna module.

2. The positioning beacon of claim 1, wherein, The main body includes a cylindrical body and end caps located at both ends of the cylindrical body, and the cylindrical body and at least one of the end caps are detachably connected.

3. The positioning beacon of claim 2, wherein, A sealing ring is provided between the cylinder and the end cap.

4. A positioning beacon according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that It also includes a partition, which is disposed within the body and located between the antenna module and the battery module.

5. The positioning beacon of claim 4, wherein, At least one side of the partition is provided with a limiting part, which is used to cooperate with the body to limit the antenna module and / or the battery module.

6. The positioning beacon of claim 4, wherein, The connection between the main body and the partition is provided with a receiving cavity.

7. The positioning beacon of claim 6, wherein, The main body has an annular inclined surface with an opening facing the partition, and the annular inclined surface is used to cooperate with the partition to form the receiving cavity.

8. The location beacon of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a switch assembly, which is disposed on the body and electrically connected to the antenna module.

9. The location beacon of claim 8, wherein, The switch assembly includes a switch and a connecting wire, and the switch is electrically connected to the antenna module via the connecting wire passing through the body.

10. The positioning beacon of claim 9, wherein, The body has a wire passage, and the connecting wire is electrically connected to the antenna module through the wire passage.

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