A buoy with adaptive positioning regulation

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of with adaptive positioning regulation and control's buoy, it is related to buoy technical field, and the utility model includes buoyancy tank, the lower portion of buoyancy tank is equipped with adaptive mechanism, for the position of its buoy is positioned and adjusted, adaptive mechanism includes: adjusting assembly includes waterproof box fixedly installed in the middle part of the bottom end of buoyancy tank, the present application is triggered adjusting assembly by control box cooperation signal tower, servo motor drives driving gear rotation, through the meshing transmission with driven gear, drive two driving leaves synchronous rotation, generate thrust by the cooperative operation of two driving leaves, push buoyancy tank reset, when steering, electric push rod control driving disc is separated from driving block, make one side driving leaf stop working, utilize the rotation of the other side driving leaf to generate torque, realize buoyancy tank rotation around shaft, so that the buoy is adaptively adjusted according to its own position, ensure that buoy is always in predetermined working position in complex water environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of buoy technology, specifically to a buoy with adaptive positioning control. Background Technology

[0002] A buoy is a navigational aid that floats on the water surface. It is anchored in a designated location to mark the extent of a waterway, indicate shoals, obstructions, or indicate special purposes. It is a modern water level monitoring facility used to collect water environment data and can automatically collect, mark, and transmit the data.

[0003] Referring to the patent document: Patent Publication No. CN220518528U, Patent Publication Date 2024-02-23, a buoy with adaptive positioning control is disclosed, including a buoy, a support, and a locator. The top of the buoy is fixed to the support by bolts, the locator is installed inside the support, a warning light is installed at the top of the support, a hanging ring is installed at the center of the bottom of the buoy, and a stabilizing component is installed on the outside of the buoy. This buoy with adaptive positioning control, through the coordinated use of the support, locator, and warning light, can perform warning positioning work, improving the stability of the maritime marker. Through the coordinated use of the components in the stabilizing component, the buoy can be supported. In the case of rough seas, it can increase the contact area with the sea surface, reduce the buoy's swaying, and thus improve the positioning accuracy.

[0004] Based on the search of patent numbers and the shortcomings of existing technologies, the following was found: Traditional buoys mostly rely on passive positioning methods such as anchor chains or gravity anchors. When subjected to the impact of strong currents and the continuous action of wind and waves, the anchor chains or ropes will bear enormous tension. When the external force exceeds the adhesion between the anchor and the seabed, the buoy will shift or even drift. Moreover, most existing buoys lack the ability to adjust their positioning autonomously, making it impossible for them to return to their original position after shifting. For example, in emergency rescue, rescue buoys used to mark the location of wrecked ships or people in the water are prone to leaving the target area in windy or rough seas, causing rescuers to lose critical positioning references.

[0005] Therefore, this invention provides a buoy with adaptive positioning control. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the problem that existing buoys rely heavily on passive positioning methods such as anchor chains or gravity anchors, which can easily cause them to shift or drift under the impact of strong water currents and continuous waves, and that they cannot autonomously reset due to a lack of self-adjustment and positioning capabilities, this invention aims to provide a buoy with adaptive positioning control.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a buoy with adaptive positioning control, comprising a float box, the lower part of which is provided with an adaptive mechanism for positioning and adjusting the buoy's position. The adaptive mechanism includes: The adjustment assembly includes a waterproof box fixedly installed at the bottom center of the float box. A drive shaft is rotatably installed on one side of the waterproof box. A driven gear is fixedly installed in the middle of the drive shaft. A drive assembly is provided on the upper part of the driven gear. Multiple evenly distributed drive blocks are fixedly installed on one side of the drive shaft. A driven shaft is rotatably installed on the other side of the waterproof box. One end of the driven shaft is rotatably installed in the middle of one side of the drive shaft. An electric actuator is fixedly installed on the upper side of the waterproof box. A moving plate is fixedly installed on the drive end of the electric actuator. A drive disk is rotatably installed on the lower side of the moving plate. The driven shaft slides through the moving plate and the drive disk. A drive blade is fixedly installed on one end of both the driven shaft and the drive shaft. The suspension assembly, located in the middle of the float box, can adjust the buoyancy of the buoy.

[0008] Preferably, the suspension assembly includes an active bevel gear rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the middle part of the float box, a plurality of evenly distributed suspension plates are rotatably mounted on the middle part of the float box, one end of each suspension plate is fixedly mounted on the middle of one end of the driven bevel gear, a drive motor is fixedly mounted on the lower surface inside the float box, and the middle of the bottom end of the active bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the drive motor.

[0009] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a servo motor fixedly installed on the upper surface inside the waterproof box, a drive gear is provided on the upper part of the driven gear, the drive gear and the driven gear are meshed and connected to each other, and one end of the drive gear is fixedly installed on the drive end of the servo motor.

[0010] Preferably, two symmetrically distributed locking blocks are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the driven shaft, and the middle part of the drive disk is slidably locked onto the outer surface of the locking blocks.

[0011] Preferably, a control box is fixedly installed on the lower inner surface of the waterproof box, and the control box contains a positioning module, an analysis module, a control module, and a power storage module.

[0012] Preferably, a signal tower that works in conjunction with the control box is fixedly installed on the top of the pontoon, and a counterweight water tank is fixed to one side of the top of the pontoon. Beneficial effects

[0013] This invention provides a buoy with adaptive positioning control. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages: 1. When the buoy deviates, the control box, in conjunction with the signal tower, triggers the adjustment component. The servo motor drives the active gear to rotate, and through meshing with the driven gear, it drives the drive shaft and the drive blade on one side to rotate. At the same time, the electric actuator pushes the drive disk to mesh with the drive block, transmitting power to the driven shaft, causing the drive blade on the other side to rotate synchronously. The coordinated operation of the two drive blades generates thrust, pushing the buoy box to reset. When turning, the electric actuator controls the drive disk to disengage from the drive block, causing one drive blade to stop working. The rotation of the other drive blade generates torque, enabling the buoy box to rotate around the axis. This allows the buoy to adaptively adjust according to its own position. When used for maritime search and rescue, it can be deployed to target waters to mark the search and rescue area, ensuring that the buoy remains within the search and rescue range in complex water environments, providing rescuers with accurate location information.

[0014] 2. When the buoy is stationary during monitoring, the suspension plate is perpendicular to the water surface, increasing the contact area with the water flow, effectively increasing resistance, stabilizing the buoy's position, and preventing it from drifting with the waves. When the buoy needs to move, the drive motor drives the active bevel gear to rotate. Through the transmission of the driven bevel gear, the suspension plate rotates 90° to a state flush with the water surface and in contact with it. At this time, the suspension plate not only significantly reduces the water flow resistance when the buoy moves and improves the moving efficiency, but also increases the buoy's suspension area, enhancing its stability during movement and turning. This achieves intelligent adjustment of the buoy's buoyancy and resistance, ensuring stable position during monitoring and significantly improving the buoy's environmental adaptability and operational reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the pontoon of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Float; 11. Signal tower; 12. Counterweight water tank; 2. Adaptive mechanism; 21. Adjustment component; 211. Waterproof tank; 212. Control box; 213. Drive shaft; 214. Servo motor; 2141. Drive gear; 2142. Driven gear; 215. Drive blade; 216. Drive block; 2161. Drive disk; 217. Electric actuator; 2171. Moving plate; 218. Driven shaft; 2181. Locking block; 22. Suspension component; 221. Driven bevel gear; 222. Driven bevel gear; 223. Suspension plate; 224. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a buoy with adaptive positioning and control, including a float box 1, and an adaptive mechanism 2 at the lower part of the float box 1 for positioning and adjusting the position of the buoy. The adaptive mechanism 2 includes: The adjustment assembly 21 includes a waterproof box 211 fixedly installed at the bottom center of the float box 1. The waterproof box 211 is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant engineering plastic and has undergone sealing treatment to effectively resist the erosion and pressure of the underwater environment, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the internal electronic components. Both the drive shaft 213 and the driven shaft 218 are installed on one side of the waterproof box 211 using 316 stainless steel bearings and a reinforced sealing design to achieve a sealing effect between the drive shaft 213 and the driven shaft and the waterproof box 211. The drive shaft 213 is rotatably mounted on one side of the waterproof box 211. A driven gear 2142 is fixedly installed in the middle of the drive shaft 213, and a drive assembly is located on the upper part of the driven gear 2142. Multiple evenly distributed drive blocks 216 are fixedly installed on one side of the drive shaft 213. On the other side, a driven shaft 218 is rotatably mounted. One end of the driven shaft 218 is rotatably mounted on the middle of one side of the drive shaft 213. An electric actuator 217 is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the waterproof box 211. A moving plate 2171 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the electric actuator 217. The electric actuator 217 is a fast electric actuator model JZN185. Its control system and control module are interconnected for use in conjunction with the servo motor 214. A drive disk 2161 is rotatably mounted on the lower side of the moving plate 2171. The driven shaft 218 slides through the moving plate 2171 and the drive disk 2161. A drive blade 215 is fixedly mounted on one end of both the driven shaft 218 and the drive shaft 213. The drive blade 215 adopts a streamlined design and can efficiently push the water flow and generate a strong driving force when rotating. The suspension component 22 is located in the middle of the float box 1 and can adjust the buoyancy of the buoy.

[0023] The suspension assembly 22 includes an active bevel gear 221 rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the middle part of the float box 1. Multiple evenly distributed suspension plates 223 are rotatably mounted in the middle of the float box 1. The suspension plates 223 are made of lightweight and high-strength composite materials with good anti-fouling and anti-biofouling properties, reducing additional resistance and maintenance costs when working in water. One end of each suspension plate 223 is fixedly mounted on the middle of one end of the driven bevel gear 222. A drive motor 224 is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the inside of the float box 1. The middle of the bottom end of the active bevel gear 221 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the drive motor 224. The drive motor 224 is a miniature DC permanent magnet motor, model 90ZYT096, which works in conjunction with the control module of its control box 212 to adjust the angle of the suspension plates 223.

[0024] The drive assembly includes a servo motor 214 fixedly mounted on the upper surface inside the waterproof housing 211. A drive gear 2141 is provided on the upper part of the driven gear 2142. The drive gear 2141 and the driven gear 2142 are meshed and connected to each other. One end of the drive gear 2141 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the servo motor 214. The servo motor 214 can be a stainless steel waterproof motor of model HS48-400. The control system is connected to the control module in the control housing 212 to control it and adjust the speed and start / stop of the servo motor 214.

[0025] Two symmetrically distributed locking blocks 2181 are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the driven shaft 218. The middle part of the drive disk 2161 is slidably locked on the outer surface of the locking blocks 2181. The two locking blocks 2181 are adapted to the sliding groove in the middle of the drive disk 2161, so as to ensure the stable transmission of power.

[0026] A control box 212 is fixedly installed on the lower inner surface of the waterproof box 211. The control box 212 contains a positioning module, an analysis module, a control module, and a power storage module. The positioning module uses a high-precision satellite positioning system, which enables the buoy to obtain its position information in real time after it is deployed to a water rescue point. The analysis module processes and analyzes the positioning data and other sensor information through algorithms to determine the buoy's operating status and positional deviation. The control module precisely controls the actions of each actuator based on the analysis results. The power storage module uses a high-performance lithium battery pack to provide stable power support for the entire device.

[0027] A signal tower 11, which works in conjunction with the control box 212, is fixedly installed on the top of the float box 1. A photovoltaic power generation panel is installed on the upper part of the signal tower 11 and its energy storage module is connected to it to supply power to the electrical components in the device. A counterweight water tank 12 is fixed on one side of the top of the float box 1. The counterweight water tank 12 is installed on the side away from the drive blade 215 that can be stopped from rotating, so that it can provide lateral pressure when the float box 1 turns to avoid excessive tilting force when adjusting the angle, which would cause the buoy to tilt to one side.

[0028] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0029] During operation, the buoy is positioned by the positioning module, analysis module, and control module in the control box 212 in cooperation with the signal tower 11. When the buoy deviates, the servo motor 214 is started. Under the transmission of the drive gear 2141 and the driven gear 2142, the drive shaft 213 rotates, which drives the drive blade 215 on one side to rotate. At the same time, the drive disk 2161 moves closer to the drive shaft 213 under the drive of the electric push rod 217, so that the teeth on the drive disk 2161 mesh with the drive block 216, causing the drive disk 2161 to rotate. Under the transmission of the drive disk 2161 and the locking block 2181, the driven shaft 218 rotates, which drives the drive blade 215 on the other side to rotate. Then, under the synchronous rotation of the two drive blades 215, the float box 1 moves back and forth to reset. When it is necessary to adjust the angle and change the direction, the reverse drive of the electric actuator 217 can prevent the drive disc 2161 from contacting the drive block 216, so that the drive blade 215 on that side stops rotating. By rotating the drive blade 215 on the other side, the float box 1 can rotate around the side where the drive blade 215 stops, thereby adjusting the movement direction of the buoy. After adjusting it to a suitable angle, the electric actuator 217 drives the two drive blades 215 to rotate synchronously, so that it can cope with the buoy position adjustment under different conditions. When the float 1 is in the water for rescue, the multiple suspension plates 223 are in a vertical state with the horizontal, increasing its resistance and preventing the float 1 from drifting with the waves. When the float 1 is moved by the servo motor 214, the drive motor 224 drives the active bevel gear 221 to rotate, which in turn drives the multiple meshing driven bevel gears 222 to rotate, so that the suspension plates 223 rotate 90° and remain flush with the water surface, thereby reducing the resistance when the float 1 moves and making the suspension area larger, making it more stable when adjusting the direction of movement.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0031] 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 buoy with adaptive positioning control, comprising a float (1), characterized in that: The lower part of the float box (1) is provided with an adaptive mechanism (2) for positioning and adjusting the position of its buoy. The adaptive mechanism (2) includes: The adjustment assembly (21) includes a waterproof box (211) fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom of the float box (1). A drive shaft (213) is rotatably installed on one side of the waterproof box (211). A driven gear (2142) is fixedly installed in the middle of the drive shaft (213). A drive assembly is provided on the upper part of the driven gear (2142). A plurality of evenly distributed drive blocks (216) are fixedly installed on one side of the drive shaft (213). A driven shaft (218) is rotatably installed on the other side of the waterproof box (211). One end of the drive shaft (213) is rotatably mounted on the middle of one side of the drive shaft (213). An electric push rod (217) is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the waterproof box (211). A movable plate (2171) is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the electric push rod (217). A drive disk (2161) is rotatably mounted on the lower side of the movable plate (2171). A driven shaft (218) slides through the movable plate (2171) and the drive disk (2161). A drive blade (215) is fixedly mounted on one end of both the driven shaft (218) and the drive shaft (213). The suspension component (22), located in the middle of the float box (1), can adjust the buoyancy of the buoy.

2. A buoy with adaptive positioning control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suspension assembly (22) includes an active bevel gear (221) rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the middle part of the float box (1). Multiple evenly distributed suspension plates (223) are rotatably mounted on the middle part of the float box (1). One end of each suspension plate (223) is fixedly mounted on the middle of one end of the driven bevel gear (222). A drive motor (224) is fixedly mounted on the lower surface inside the float box (1). The middle of the bottom end of the active bevel gear (221) is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the drive motor (224).

3. A buoy with adaptive positioning control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a servo motor (214) fixedly installed on the upper surface inside the waterproof box (211), a drive gear (2141) is provided on the upper part of the driven gear (2142), the drive gear (2141) and the driven gear (2142) are meshed and connected to each other, and one end of the drive gear (2141) is fixedly installed on the drive end of the servo motor (214).

4. A buoy with adaptive positioning control according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two symmetrically distributed locking blocks (2181) are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the driven shaft (218), and the middle part of the drive disk (2161) is slidably locked on the outer surface of the locking blocks (2181).

5. A buoy with adaptive positioning control according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control box (212) is fixedly installed on the lower inner surface of the waterproof box (211). The control box (212) contains a positioning module, an analysis module, a control module, and a power storage module.

6. A buoy with adaptive positioning control according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the float (1) is fixedly installed with a signal tower (11) that works in conjunction with the control box (212), and one side of the top of the float (1) is fixed to a counterweight water tank (12).

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