Buoys TRIZ Cases

Tension-based mooring and anchor-chain power generation improves shallow-water platform stability while reducing long-chain seabed interference.

Buoyant detachable data pods surface on a timer or trigger, avoiding costly underwater recovery while keeping sensor data continuous.

Surface transmitters track an underwater vehicle and use acoustic time-of-flight signals for accurate real-time positioning without anchored beacons.

An orthogonal trunnion gimbal joint uses a nested arm and bearing surfaces to deliver two-axis articulation with lower size and handling burden.

A moving surface transmitter follows the underwater vehicle to deliver precise acoustic positioning without anchored beacons or long calibration.

A moving surface transmitter uses directional acoustic signals and GNSS self-positioning to locate underwater vehicles without seabed beacons.

An elevated base structure and dual-axis turntable simplify shallow-water vessel mooring while reducing underwater mechanical complexity and cost.

A payload canister, buoy tether, and severance device enable underwater sea anchor launch to control vessel drift and maintain orientation.

A vacuum pressure pump collapses or expands hose-tethered buoys, enabling repeatable size, height, and softness with less maintenance.

An integrated LED, weighted base, and sealed flotation connection keep this buoy visible and stable in changing maritime conditions.

A buoy-and-anchor web uses parabolic mooring lines to distribute wave, wind, and current loads while reducing stress and anchor needs.

A shared surface electrical grid daisy-chains buoyant wave converters, reducing deep cable use and simplifying installation.

Segmented male and female connectors allow precise hydraulic tension adjustment, reducing device weight and complexity for subsea mooring systems.

A swivel stack arrangement with a turret bearing connects floating units to subsea buoys.

Segmented modules reduce manufacturing costs and loss of substance while maintaining measurement precision for diverse environmental data collection.

Wireless buoy detection eliminates line interference with marine life while automating location data recording.

Intermediate connection member aligns fluid transfer after locking, eliminating heavy turntables and reducing mechanical complexity.

Segmenting the carrier into detachable parts resolves the contradiction between maximizing internal volume and maintaining accessible repair points.

A buoyant turret buoy connects to a vessel bow receiving structure via a locking mechanism above the water line.

Vaporizing liquefied gas charges a gas chamber to overcome high water pressure and raise items from the seabed.

Segmented waterproof cables and telescoping antennas enable reliable ethernet connectivity for underwater mobile devices while minimizing drag and visibility.

A flexible connecting element absorbs hull deformations to protect the vessel turret bearing assembly from locking and wear.

A support buoy integrates a generator unit and utilities array to supply power and services via an umbilical cable to subsea equipment.

A swivel subsea anchor system uses nylon washers to reduce line abrasion.

A submerged buoy integrates an electromechanical release mechanism within a hermetically sealed flotation tank to control mooring rope winding.

Buoyant outriggers and keel structure provide passive stability, eliminating active control hardware costs.

Spring buoys in a taut inverted catenary mooring system deliver geometric stiffness, eliminating ground chains and enabling rapid disconnection.

Dynamic mounting assembly lets bearing blocks settle relative to the outer ring, reducing stress concentrations during load transfer.

Rotatable fibreglass composite modules replace heavy steel chambers, resolving weight and fabrication contradictions in turret buoys.

A submerged beacon with a radio-acoustic transmitter and release mechanism surfaces to signal its position.

An aerostat buoy lifts a sonobuoy transmitter above the ocean surface to relay data, reducing power consumption and extending operational lifespan.

A combined autonomous underwater vehicle and buoy device transitions from horizontal gliding to vertical stationary operation using a deployable weight.

Extendable support frame allows external equipment removal, reducing diver time and oxygen consumption.

Segmented mooring system with propulsion housing enables cylindrical FPSO relocation without complex riser disconnection.

Surface-supplied air and a tether limit novice diver depth, resolving safety risks from complex SCUBA equipment.

A pivotable lever member with a flex joint manages subsea tether tension, reducing hang-off porch weight while extending chain fatigue life.

Pivot legs on a mooring buoy shift from vertical to horizontal orientation, preventing interference with the vessel in shallow water where catenary shapes fail.

A buoy uses a moveable mass to shift its center of gravity, enabling stable surface floating and streamlined underwater towing.

Motor-driven cable winding lowers buoys underwater, eliminating surface visibility and protecting marine habitats.