An underwater locator

Abstract

The utility model discloses an underwater positioner relates to the technical field of positioner, it includes floating element, the fixed part for connecting article and tow rope, the floating element with the fixed part is connected through the tow rope, the floating element with the fixed part is the plug -in clutch setting, the floating element with the fixed part between setting has at least one water -soluble solid, is used for locking clutch control floating element and fixed part, the water -soluble solid after contact water melts, unlock floating element and fixed part, the floating element with the fixed part between setting has the spring, when the floating element and fixed part plug -in setting, the spring is in compression force storage state, article wears this positioner, falls into various complex water area and can easily find back, and does not need personnel diving to search, and is the pure mechanical assembly structure, does not depend on any electronic device (such as sensor, battery), therefore can reliability height, failure rate is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of positioning devices, and more specifically, to an underwater positioning device. Background Technology

[0002] As socio-economic levels continue to improve, people's outdoor recreational activities are becoming increasingly diverse. In scenarios such as water tourism, fishing, photography, and water exploration, it is often necessary to carry valuable electronic devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, and drones, as well as personal belongings such as fishing gear and professional equipment. When engaging in activities in aquatic environments, accidents involving items falling into the water occur frequently, especially in murky waters with a depth exceeding 1.5 meters and visibility below 30 cm. Traditional manual search methods face significant technical obstacles: ordinary personnel lacking professional diving skills and equipment not only have low retrieval efficiency but also pose safety hazards, and blindly entering the water for search and rescue may even lead to secondary drowning accidents.

[0003] Based on this, the present invention provides an underwater locator. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides an underwater locator. When an item is worn with this locator, it can be easily retrieved even if it falls into various complex waters, without the need for personnel to dive and search.

[0005] The underwater locator provided by this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An underwater locator includes a float, a fixing member for connecting an object, and a tow rope; the float and the fixing member are connected by the tow rope.

[0007] Preferably, the floating component and the fixing component are connected by a plug-in clutch mechanism; at least one water-soluble solid is provided between the floating component and the fixing component for locking the clutch control of the floating component and the fixing component; the water-soluble solid melts upon contact with water, thereby unlocking the floating component and the fixing component.

[0008] Preferably, a spring is provided between the floating component and the fixing component, and the spring is in a compressed and stored state when the floating component and the fixing component are inserted together.

[0009] Preferably, the floating component is inserted into the side of the fixing component via a pad, the side of the fixing component has a mounting hole, and the side of the pad has a mounting groove that matches the mounting hole. The water-soluble solid passes through the mounting hole and contacts the mounting groove.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a wire-mounting spool and an outer cover buckle; the wire-mounting spool is used to wind up the traction rope; the outer cover buckle is detachably disposed on the outside of the fixing member, and a water inlet is provided on the side of the outer cover buckle relative to the mounting hole, the diameter of the water inlet being smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole.

[0011] Preferably, the fastener has a mounting position on its side, the wire-mounting shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting position via a bearing, the inner wall of the mounting position has a wire outlet, one end of the traction rope is wound around the wire-mounting shaft, and the other end passes through the wire outlet and connects to the floating component; the outer cover buckle can completely cover the port of the mounting position.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting shaft is mounted on the floating component, one end of the traction rope is wound around the mounting shaft, and the other end is connected to the fixing component.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting shaft is mounted on the fixing member, one end of the traction rope is wound around the mounting shaft, and the other end is connected to the floating member.

[0014] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] Select a connector suitable for items that have fallen into the water and attach the fixing device to it. When an item falls into the water, the fixing device will lower a float along with it via a tow rope. Because the float has buoyancy, it will float on the surface. At this point, simply pick up the float manually or with tools and lift it; the fallen item will then be pulled out of the water along with the fixing device by the tow rope. This structural design allows items wearing this locator to be easily retrieved in various complex water conditions without the need for diving searches. Furthermore, it is a purely mechanical assembly structure, independent of any electronic components (such as sensors or batteries), resulting in high reliability and a low failure rate.

[0016] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the present invention will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 (a) is a front view of the underwater locator, (b) is a rear view of the underwater locator, (c) is a left view of the underwater locator, and (d) is a right view of the underwater locator.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the underwater locator in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a frontal view of the underwater locator deployed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the underwater locator in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the mounting spool and the floating component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the mounting shaft and the fixing component in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Floating component; 2. Fixing component; 3. Traction rope; 4. Water-soluble solid; 5. Spring; 6. Cable spool; 7. Mounting position; 8. Cable outlet; 9. Mounting hole; 10. Mounting groove; 11. Outer cover buckle; 12. Water inlet; 13. Connector; 14. Hanger. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 6 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0025] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are schematic and not to scale. For clarity and convenience, the relative dimensions and proportions of the parts shown are exaggerated or reduced in size; all dimensions are merely illustrative and not limiting. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used for the same structures, elements, or fittings appearing in more than two drawings to indicate similar features.

[0026] This utility model discloses an underwater locator. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 4 An underwater locator includes a float 1, a fixing part 2 for connecting an object, and a tow rope 3; the float 1 and the fixing part 2 are connected by the tow rope 3.

[0027] The fastener 2 has a hanging part 14 on its side for connecting the fastener 2 to external items (the hanging part 14 can be connected to the item by means of a rope, buckle, clip, elastic band, Velcro or strap).

[0028] Specifically, select a connector that is compatible with the item to prevent it from falling into the water, and connect the fixing part 2 to it. When the item falls into the water, the fixing part 2 can drop into the water along with the floating part 1 via the towing rope 3. Since the floating part 1 has buoyancy, it can float on the water surface. At this time, you only need to manually or with the help of tools pick up the floating part 1 and lift it up. The item that has fallen into the water will be pulled out of the water by the towing rope 3 along with the fixing part 2.

[0029] With this structural design, items wearing this locator can be easily retrieved even in various complex waters without the need for personnel to dive and search. Furthermore, it is a purely mechanical assembly structure that does not rely on any electronic components (such as sensors or batteries), thus ensuring high reliability and a low failure rate.

[0030] It is worth noting that:

[0031] The surface of the float 1 of this locator can be set to a bright color, so that it can be visually detected after floating on the water surface.

[0032] It can be made into various corresponding models according to different usage scenarios, with a simple appearance and no cumbersome wearing.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the float 1 and the fixing part 2 are connected by a plug-in clutch mechanism; at least one water-soluble solid 4 is provided between the float 1 and the fixing part 2 for locking the clutch control of the float 1 and the fixing part 2; the water-soluble solid 4 melts after contacting water, unlocking the float 1 and the fixing part 2.

[0034] Specifically, the tow rope 3 is placed in the cavity of the fixing part 2, and then the fixing part 2 is inserted into the side end of the floating part 1, thus completing the storage of the tow rope 3. When the fixing part 2 falls into the water with the item, the water-soluble solid 4 begins to dissolve. After the water-soluble solid 4 has completely dissolved, the fixing part 2 and the floating part 1 are unlocked, the floating part 1 floats to the water surface, and brings out the tow rope 3. The item can be lifted by retrieving the floating part 1. Through this structural design, the tow rope 3 can be stored, while ensuring the stability of the connection between the floating part 1 and the fixing part 2 and reducing the overall size.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a spring 5 is provided between the floating component 1 and the fixed component 2. When the floating component 1 and the fixed component 2 are connected, the spring 5 is in a compressed and stored state.

[0036] Specifically, considering that relying solely on buoyancy to separate the floating component 1 from the fixed component 2 might be slow, a spring 5 is provided between the floating component 1 and the fixed component 2. After the water-soluble solid 4 is completely dissolved, the compressed spring 5 loses its restraint, releases its elasticity, and assists in separating the floating component 1 from the fixed component 2.

[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the float 1 is inserted into the side of the fixing part 2 via a pad. The side of the fixing part 2 has a mounting hole 9, and the side of the pad has a mounting groove 10 that matches the mounting hole 9. The water-soluble solid 4 passes through the mounting hole 9 and contacts the mounting groove 10. The bottom of the pad is threaded with a connector 13, and the end of the traction rope 3 passes through the hole on the connector 13 to complete the connection with the float 1.

[0038] Specifically, the water-soluble solid 4 is arranged between the mounting hole 9 and the mounting groove 10 to complete the insertion and locking of the float 1 and the fixing part 2. After the water-soluble solid 4 dissolves in the mounting hole 9 section, the float 1 and the fixing part 2 are unlocked.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it also includes a wire-mounting shaft 6 and an outer cover buckle 11; the wire-mounting shaft 6 is used to wind up the traction rope 3; the outer cover buckle 11 is detachably mounted on the outside of the fixing member 2, and a water inlet 12 is provided on the side of the outer cover buckle 11 relative to the mounting hole 9. The diameter of the water inlet 12 is smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole 9. This design can ensure that water and water-soluble solid 4 come into contact in water, and can prevent water-soluble solid 4 from loosening and falling out of the fixing member 2 on land.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the side of the fixing part 2 has a mounting position 7, the wire mounting shaft 6 is rotatably connected in the mounting position 7 through a bearing, the inner wall of the mounting position 7 has a wire outlet 8, one end of the traction rope 3 is wrapped around the wire mounting shaft 6, and the other end passes through the wire outlet 8 and is connected to the floating part 1; the outer cover buckle 11 can completely cover the port of the mounting position 7.

[0041] Specifically, by rotating the mounting shaft 6, the traction rope 3 is wound onto the mounting shaft 6, thereby avoiding the problem of the traction rope 3 becoming messy and tangled inside the fixing member 2, causing a dead knot. When the floating member 1 floats up, it pulls the traction rope 3, causing the mounting shaft 6 to rotate and complete the cable release.

[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, this is the second assembly of the mounting shaft 6. The mounting shaft 6 is set on the floating part 1, and one end of the traction rope 3 is wrapped around the mounting shaft 6, while the other end is connected to the fixing part 2.

[0043] Specifically, the mounting shaft 6 is rotatably mounted on the floating part 1 (either integrally formed or fixedly mounted), and the traction rope 3 is wound around the mounting shaft 6, thereby avoiding the problem of the traction rope 3 becoming messy and tangled in the fixed part 2, causing a dead knot.

[0044] like Figure 6 As shown, this is the third assembly form of the mounting shaft 6. The mounting shaft 6 is set on the fixing part 2, one end of the traction rope 3 is wrapped around the mounting shaft 6, and the other end is connected to the floating part 1.

[0045] Specifically, the spool 6 is rotatably mounted on the fixing part 2 (either integrally formed or fixedly mounted), and the traction rope 3 is wound around the spool 6, thereby avoiding the problem of the traction rope 3 becoming messy and tangled inside the fixing part 2, which would cause a dead knot.

[0046] Specifically, the towing rope 3 is made of PE or Kevlar high-strength thread, characterized by its extremely fine diameter yet exceptionally high tensile strength. For example, a thread diameter of approximately 0.1 mm can pull up an item weighing around 3 kg. Therefore, 30 to 50 meters of thread can be wound and installed on the tiny spool 6. The thread diameter can also be selected according to different application scenarios to match the spool inside the locator, increasing the amount of thread and towing capacity to handle deeper water or heavier items falling into the water.

[0047] Specifically, the water-soluble solid 4 can be a solid of sodium stearate after process hardening, or it can be polyvinyl alcohol briquettes, or mannitol-MCC tablets or effervescent disintegrating solid blocks. In the embodiment of this application, it is a solid of sodium stearate after process hardening. It has strong moisture-proof performance in the open environment and will not deliquesce due to excessive humidity in the air before falling into water. However, after direct contact with water, the disintegrant in it begins to react with the acid source and alkali source and decomposes rapidly until it completely disintegrates and dissolves in the water.

[0048] It is worth noting that: conventional artificial lakes are 1.5 to 2.5 meters deep, while lakes used for irrigation and water storage are approximately 3 to 5 meters deep; the depth of conventional natural water bodies varies considerably. Generally, small rivers in mountainous areas are about 0.5 to 2 meters deep, while small and medium-sized rivers in plains are typically 1 to 5 meters deep; large rivers such as the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers have an average depth of 10 to 20 meters in some sections of their middle and lower reaches, with some deep pools or special areas reaching depths of around 30 meters. Considering the water levels of all these different terrains, this locator can easily handle them.

[0049] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, 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, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. "A plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0051] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0054] The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0055] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An underwater locator, characterized in that, include: Floating component (1), fastener (2) for connecting items, and towing rope (3); The floating component (1) and the fixed component (2) are connected by the traction rope (3). At least one water-soluble solid (4) is provided between the floating component (1) and the fixed component (2) for locking the engagement and disengagement control of the floating component (1) and the fixed component (2).

2. The underwater locator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating component (1) and the fixing component (2) are connected by a plug-in mechanism; The water-soluble solid (4) melts upon contact with water, thus unlocking the floating part (1) and the fixing part (2).

3. An underwater locator according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring (5) is provided between the floating component (1) and the fixing component (2). When the floating component (1) and the fixing component (2) are connected, the spring (5) is in a compressed and stored state.

4. An underwater locator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The floating component (1) is inserted into the side of the fixing component (2) through a pad. The side of the fixing component (2) is provided with a mounting hole (9). The side of the pad is provided with a mounting groove (10) that matches the mounting hole (9). The water-soluble solid (4) passes through the mounting hole (9) and contacts the mounting groove (10).

5. An underwater locator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting spool (6) and outer cover buckle (11); The mounting shaft (6) is used to wind up the traction rope (3); The outer cover buckle (11) is detachably disposed on the outside of the fixing member (2). The side of the outer cover buckle (11) is provided with a water inlet (12) at a position relative to the mounting hole (9). The diameter of the water inlet (12) is smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole (9).

6. An underwater locator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing part (2) has a mounting position (7) on its side. The mounting shaft (6) is rotatably connected to the mounting position (7) through a bearing. The inner wall of the mounting position (7) has a cable outlet (8). One end of the traction rope (3) is wrapped around the mounting shaft (6), and the other end passes through the cable outlet (8) and is connected to the floating part (1). The outer cover buckle (11) can completely cover the port of the mounting position (7).

7. An underwater locator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting shaft (6) is mounted on the floating part (1), and one end of the traction rope (3) is wrapped around the mounting shaft (6), while the other end is connected to the fixing part (2).

8. An underwater locator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting shaft (6) is mounted on the fixing member (2), and one end of the traction rope (3) is wrapped around the mounting shaft (6), while the other end is connected to the floating member (1).

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