A kind of buoy for real-time monitoring of water environment

By designing an open-top barrel and a detachable water tank support on the water quality monitoring buoy, the stability of the buoy in wind, waves, or currents is solved, and the motor temperature is reduced by heat dissipation through the water, thus achieving stable and long-life operation of the equipment.

CN224528923UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21HEBEI RENYI ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEBEI RENYI ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-02
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing water quality monitoring buoy devices are unstable under the influence of wind, waves, or water flow, and are prone to tilting or overturning. Furthermore, the heat dissipation problem of the water pump motor affects their lifespan.

Method used

It features an open-top tank design, equipped with three detachable water tanks and a support frame. By adjusting the water volume, it resists wind and waves, creating a stable aquatic environment. The heat from the water pump motor is transferred to the flowing water for heat dissipation.

Benefits of technology

This improved the stability of the buoy, prevented it from tipping over, extended the service life of the water pump motor, and ensured the stability of water sampling and the reliability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of for water environment real-time monitoring buoy, including the bucket body with top being open, water storage bucket and water pump;According to water depth, water flow condition and target monitoring horizon, inject appropriate water into water storage bucket, adjust bucket body draught depth, make bucket body open slightly lower than water surface, ensure lake water continuously flow into bucket body, lake water enters the inside of bucket body by open, form relatively stable water body environment.Three water storage buckets are provided with circumferential supporting force by support, effectively resist the tilting moment caused by wind wave or water flow, prevent bucket body overturning or water inlet position deviation, guarantee sampling stability.Water inlet section of water pump is fixed in barrel bottom in bucket body, continuously extract water sample in bucket body.Further water sample is detected, wherein the heat generated when water pump motor operates is directly transferred to the flowing water body in bucket body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of environmental monitoring technology, specifically to a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing environmental awareness, the demand for real-time monitoring of natural water bodies is becoming increasingly urgent. Changes in the water quality of lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and other water bodies directly affect the ecological environment and human water safety. Therefore, a buoy device capable of long-term, stable, and reliable water quality sampling and monitoring is needed. Traditional water environment monitoring buoys mostly adopt a single float structure, using buoyancy to keep the monitoring equipment afloat on the water surface and using a water pump to extract water samples for testing. (See patent publication number: CN117818816B - Chinese Invention Patent: A Water Quality Detection Buoy Device). However, existing water quality detection buoy devices have the following problems: first, poor stability, easily tilting or overturning under wind, waves, or water currents; second, heat dissipation problems with the water pump motor, which is prone to overheating during long-term operation, affecting its lifespan and even causing malfunctions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment, in order to solve the problems of existing water quality detection buoy devices, namely: first, poor stability, which makes them prone to tilting or overturning under the action of wind, waves or water flow; and second, heat dissipation problems of the water pump motor, which is prone to overheating during long-term operation, affecting its lifespan or even causing failure.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment, comprising a barrel with an open top, a water storage tank, and a water pump; A support is fixed to the bottom of the outer barrel. There are three water storage tanks, which are arranged around the outside of the tank body by a bracket and are detachably connected to the bracket. The water pump's inlet section is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner tank and is located inside the tank.

[0005] A preferred embodiment is that the opening of the barrel is fixedly covered with a first barrel lid, which has multiple drainage holes and an annular recess.

[0006] A preferred embodiment is that the first lid has an extension tube located in the recess; The outlet of the water pump is connected to a water delivery pipe, and the end of the water delivery pipe away from the water pump passes through an extension pipe.

[0007] A preferred embodiment is that the buoy used for real-time monitoring of the water environment also includes footboards, with the number of footboards being three. Each water tank has a fixed ear plate in the upper middle part, and the two ends of each foot plate are fixedly connected to the two adjacent ear plates, forming a triangular base frame with the three foot plates.

[0008] A preferred solution is to fix a traction plate to the side wall of each water storage tank away from the tank body, and to open traction holes on the traction plate.

[0009] A preferred option is to have a removable second lid on top of the water tank, which is made of plastic.

[0010] A preferred embodiment is that the buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment also includes multiple communicating vessels, which are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the barrel. Each communicating vessel includes three communicating pipes, and the two ends of each communicating pipe are detachably connected to the two adjacent water storage tanks; The three water storage tanks are connected by a connector.

[0011] A preferred embodiment is that the support includes a support plate and three extension plates circumferentially fixed on the support plate, with a water storage tank fixed at the end of the extension plates away from the support plate, and the tank body fixed on the support plate.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the above scheme are: The device is deployed to the target water area. Counterweight adjustment is achieved using three detachable water tanks arranged circumferentially on a support frame. Based on water depth, flow conditions, and the target monitoring level, appropriate water is added to the tanks to adjust the draft, ensuring the tank opening is slightly below the water surface. This ensures a continuous inflow of lake water into the tanks, creating a relatively stable aquatic environment. The three water tanks, supported by the frame, provide circumferential support, effectively resisting tilting moments caused by wind, waves, or water flow, preventing tank overturning or inlet displacement, and ensuring sampling stability. The water pump's inlet section is fixed to the bottom of the tank, continuously drawing water samples. Further water sample analysis is then performed. The heat generated by the pump motor is directly transferred to the flowing water within the tank. The continuous water intake through the tank opening creates a natural convection cooling environment, effectively reducing the pump motor temperature and extending the equipment's lifespan. When adjusting the monitoring depth, the water level in the tanks is quickly adjusted by adding or removing water. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1. Barrel body; 10. First barrel lid; 11. Drain hole; 12. Recess; 13. Extension pipe; 2. Bracket; 21. Support plate; 22. Extension plate; 3. Water storage tank; 31. Ear plate; 32. Traction plate; 33. Traction hole; 34. Second tank cover; 4. Water pump; 41. Water delivery pipe; 5. Footboard; 51. Triangular base frame; 6. Communicating vessel; 61. Communicating tube. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below. Example

[0017] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment, including a barrel 1 with an open top, a water storage tank 3, and a water pump 4. A support 2 is fixed to the bottom of the outer barrel 1. There are three water storage tanks 3, each with a removable second lid 34 at the top, and the water storage tanks 3 are made of plastic. Figure 1 As shown, three water storage tanks 3 are arranged circumferentially around the tank body 1 via a bracket 2, and all three water storage tanks 3 are detachably connected to the bracket 2. The bracket 2 includes a support plate 21 and three extension plates 22 circumferentially fixed on the support plate 21. The water storage tanks 3 are fixed at the ends of the extension plates 22 away from the support plate 21, and the three extension plates correspond one-to-one with the three water storage tanks. The tank body 1 is fixed to the support plate 21. Figure 3 As shown, the water inlet section of the water pump 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner barrel of the barrel 1, and the water pump 4 is located inside the barrel 1. A first barrel lid 10 is fixedly covered at the opening of the barrel 1. The first barrel lid 10 has multiple drainage holes 11 and an annular recess 12. Debris that may float on the lake surface enters the barrel 1 through the drainage holes 11, while the debris remains in the recess 12. The debris in the recess 12 is collected for later environmental testing.

[0018] The device is deployed to the target water area. The counterweight is adjusted using three detachable water tanks 3 arranged circumferentially on the support 2. Based on the water depth, flow conditions, and target monitoring level, an appropriate amount of water is injected into the tanks 3, adjusting the draft of the tank 1 so that the opening of the tank 1 is slightly below the water surface. This ensures a continuous inflow of lake water into the tank 1, creating a relatively stable aquatic environment. The three water tanks 3 are supported circumferentially by the support 2, effectively resisting tilting moments caused by wind, waves, or water flow, preventing the tank 1 from tipping over or the inlet position from shifting, thus ensuring sampling stability. The water pump 4's inlet section is fixed to the bottom of the tank 1, continuously drawing water samples from within the tank 1. Further water sample analysis is then performed. The heat generated by the pump 4 motor is directly transferred to the flowing water within the tank 1. The continuous inflow of water through the open tank 1 creates a natural convection cooling environment, effectively reducing the motor temperature of the pump 4 and extending the equipment's lifespan. When the monitoring depth needs to be adjusted, the water level of tank 1 can be quickly adjusted by increasing or decreasing the amount of water in tank 3.

[0019] The first bucket cover 10 has an extension tube 13 located at the recess 12. A water supply pipe 41 is connected to the outlet of the water pump 4, with one end of the water supply pipe 41 away from the water pump 4 passing through the extension tube 13. The end of the water supply pipe 41 away from the water pump 4 is connected to the collection bucket. The buoy for real-time water environment monitoring also includes three foot plates 5. Ear plates 31 are fixed to the upper middle part of each water storage tank 3, and the two ends of each foot plate 5 are fixedly connected to two adjacent ear plates 31, forming a triangular base 51. The triangular base 51 helps increase the stability between the three water storage tanks 3. A traction plate 32 is fixed to one side wall of each water storage tank 3 away from the tank body 1, and traction holes 33 are opened on the traction plate 32. Traction holes 33 are used for traction via ropes. The buoy for real-time water environment monitoring also includes multiple communicating vessels 6, which are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the tank body 1 (i.e., evenly distributed along the height direction of the water storage tank). Each communicating vessel 6 includes three connecting pipes 61, each of which is detachably connected to two adjacent water storage tanks 3 at both ends. The three water storage tanks 3 are connected via the communicating vessels 6. The structure of the communicating vessels 6 is based on the principle of communicating vessels, enabling the three water storage tanks 3 to form a hydraulic linkage system. When water is added to any one of the water storage tanks 3, the water flow is automatically distributed to the other water storage tanks 3 through the connecting pipes 61, achieving synchronous adjustment of the water volume in the three water storage tanks 3 and significantly improving the efficiency of counterweight adjustment. The balanced water distribution achieved through the communicating vessels 6 ensures that the three water storage tanks 3 always maintain the same liquid level. This symmetrical counterweight design ensures a uniform circumferential stress distribution on the support 2. When encountering lateral water flow or waves, it effectively suppresses the tilting of the tank body 1, ensuring the stability of the monitoring equipment.

[0020] Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A buoy for real-time monitoring of the aquatic environment, characterized in that, include: The top is an open barrel (1), and the bottom of the outer barrel of the barrel (1) is fixed with a support (2). The number of water storage tanks (3) is three. The three water storage tanks (3) are arranged circumferentially around the tank body (1) through the bracket (2) and are all detachably connected to the bracket (2). Water pump (4), the water inlet section of the water pump (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner barrel of the barrel body (1) and is located inside the barrel body (1).

2. The buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the barrel (1) is fixedly covered with a first barrel cover (10), and the first barrel cover (10) has multiple water leakage holes (11) and an annular recess (12).

3. The buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bucket lid (10) has an extension tube (13) located at the recess (12); The outlet of the water pump (4) is connected to a water delivery pipe (41), and the end of the water delivery pipe (41) away from the water pump (4) passes through the extension pipe (13).

4. The buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes footplates (5), the number of which is three; Each of the water storage tanks (3) has an ear plate (31) fixedly installed in the upper middle part, and the two ends of each foot plate (5) are fixedly connected to the two adjacent ear plates (31), and the three foot plates (5) form a triangular base frame (51).

5. The buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the water storage tanks (3) has a traction plate (32) fixed on one side wall away from the tank body (1), and a traction hole (33) is provided on the traction plate (32).

6. The buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the water storage tank (3) has a removable second lid (34) and is made of plastic.

7. The buoy for real-time monitoring of the aquatic environment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a plurality of communicating vessels (6), which are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the barrel body (1); Each of the communicating vessels (6) includes three communicating pipes (61), and the two ends of each communicating pipe (61) are detachably connected to the two adjacent water storage tanks (3); The three water storage tanks (3) are connected by the communicating vessel (6).

8. The buoy for real-time monitoring of the water environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (2) includes a support plate (21) and three extension plates (22) circumferentially fixed on the support plate (21). The water storage tank (3) is fixed at one end of the extension plate (22) away from the support plate (21), and the tank body (1) is fixed on the support plate (21).