KR200497977Y1 - Rotatable Float - Google Patents

Abstract

The rotating buoy includes a buoy main body forming a hollow interior, a fixed support on one side of the buoy main body that is formed integrally with the buoy main body and has an insertion fixing part, one side is inserted and fixed into the insertion fixing part, and the other side protrudes outward from the fixed support. A rotation support member, one side of which is rotatably coupled to the other side of the rotation support member and the other side of which is coupled to the rope, and a rotation coupling member coupled to the other side of the rotation support member to prevent the rotation coupling member from leaving the rotation support member. Includes a breakaway prevention member.

Description

Rotatable Float

The present invention relates to a buoy, and more specifically, to a rotatable buoy that can rotate while coupled to a rope and thereby prevent or minimize damage to the rope joint.

A buoy is a floating body that floats on the surface of the water and is used for purposes such as warning of navigational hazards, indicating the location of fishing gear or anchors, or fixing fishing nets. Aquaculture buoys used for cultivating oysters, seaweed, etc. float in the sea at regular intervals, and ropes are connected to the buoys. Seeds or shells of oysters, seaweed, etc. are supported on ropes and cultured.

Looking at conventional buoys, Korea Patent Registration No. 0817541 (Air-type aquaculture float and its manufacturing method), Korea Patent Publication No. 2018-46811 (Eco-friendly buoy to prevent marine pollution), Korea Utility Registration No. 475806 ( Various forms such as buoys are presented.

However, in the conventional buoy, the part where the rope is joined is formed integrally with the buoy, that is, it is configured in a fixed form. In this case, as the buoy flows due to waves, shock accumulates in the rope joint or a strong wave hits, which often causes the rope joint to be damaged and unable to perform the rope support function.

In addition, conventional buoys are usually floating in the sea in a fixed state. In this case, some parts are exposed to sunlight for a long time without being submerged in the sea, and other parts can remain submerged in the sea for a long time. However, if a buoy is exposed to sunlight for a long period of time, that part may erode, and marine life (barnacles, etc.) may stick to the part that is submerged for a long time.

[Prior literature]

1. Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0817541 (Air-type aquaculture float and its manufacturing method)

2. Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-46811 (Eco-friendly buoy to prevent marine pollution)

3. Korean Utility Registration No. 20-475806 (buoy)

The present invention is intended to solve the problem of breakage of the rope joint in these conventional buoys,

First, when a shock is applied to the rope joint of the buoy due to a wave, the rope joint absorbs or disperses the shock, thereby preventing damage to the rope joint by absorbing the shock received by the rope joint.

Second, it can block the adhesion of marine life due to darkening caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight and long-term submersion.

Third, we would like to provide a rotatable buoy that can increase the durability of the buoy by preventing damage to the rope joint, destroying it, and preventing marine life from attaching to it.

The rotating buoy of the present invention to achieve this purpose may include a buoy body, a fixed support, a rotating support member, a rotating coupling member, and a separation prevention member.

The buoy body may form a hollow interior.

The fixed support may be formed integrally with the buoy body on one side of the buoy body and may be provided with an insertion fixing part.

One side of the rotation support member may be inserted into and fixed to the insertion fixture, and the other side may protrude outward from the fixture support.

One side of the rotation coupling member may be rotatably coupled to the other side of the rotation support member, and the other side may be coupled to the rope.

The separation prevention member may be coupled to the other side of the rotation support member to prevent the rotation coupling member from leaving the rotation support member.

In the rotating buoy of the present invention, the rotating support member may be formed integrally with the fixed support.

In the rotating buoy of the present invention, the rotation support member may be composed of a bolt, and the separation prevention member may be composed of a nut.

In the rotating buoy of the present invention, the nut can be welded and fixed to the bolt.

In the rotating buoy of the present invention, the rotating coupling member may include a rotating part and a rope coupling part.

The rotating portion may be configured in a cylindrical shape that is rotatably fitted to the outer surface of the rotating support member.

The rope coupling portion may extend in a ring shape on the side of the outer end of the rotating portion.

In the rotating buoy of the present invention, the rope coupling portion may be configured as a closed circular or oval ring.

According to the rotary buoy of the present invention having this configuration, even if the rotary coupling member is fixed by a rope coupled to the rotary coupling member, the rotary support member can rotate within the rotary coupling member. Through this function, when a wave hits the buoy body and force is applied to the buoy body, the buoy body rotates in the direction in which the wave force is applied to absorb or disperse the wave shock. As a result, the problem of damage to the rope joint that was a problem in conventional buoys can be resolved.

The rotating buoy of the present invention can prevent part of the buoy from being exposed to sunlight for a long time or other part from being submerged in the sea for a long time through rotation, thereby preventing the buoy from sagging or the attachment of marine life.

In addition, the rotating buoy of the present invention can greatly increase the lifespan of the buoy, i.e. its durability, by preventing breakage of the rope joint, cutting it, and blocking marine organisms from attaching to it. As a result, the cost of purchasing/using the buoy is reduced, and further, the rope joint is used. It can also help prevent environmental pollution by reducing the disposal of buoys due to damage.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a rotating buoy according to the present invention coupled to a rope.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating buoy according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a rotating buoy according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a rotating buoy according to the present invention coupled to a rope.

As shown in Figure 1, the rotating buoy 100 of the present invention can be used by combining it with a rope 200.

The rotating buoy 100 is a floating body that floats on the surface of the water and can be used for purposes such as warning of navigational hazards, notification of the location of fishing gear or anchors, and food. The rotating buoys 100 are spaced apart at regular intervals while floating in the sea, and each may be connected to and supported by a rope 200.

The rotating buoy 100 may include a buoy main body 110, a fixed support 120, a rotating support member 130, a rotating coupling member 140, a separation prevention member 150, etc.

The buoy body 110 may be made of a sealed cylinder with a hollow interior.

The buoy body 110 may be made of synthetic resin, etc.

The buoy body 110 can inject air into the interior, or inject a gas lighter than air, such as hydrogen. For this purpose, the buoy main body 110 may be provided with an injection port 111.

The buoy main body 110 may form a horizontal recessed groove (R1) recessed along the horizontal direction and a vertical recessed groove (R2) recessed along the vertical direction on the side outer surface. A rope 200 may be additionally coupled to the horizontal recessed groove (R1) and the vertical recessed groove (R2).

The horizontal recessed groove (R1) and the vertical recessed groove (R2) are formed symmetrically horizontally and vertically and can be balanced up and down and left and right.

The fixed support 120 supports and fixes the rotating support member 130, and can be formed integrally with the buoy main body 110 on one side of the buoy main body 110. The fixed support 120 may be provided with an insertion fixing part 121 into which one side of the rotation support member 130 is inserted and fixed.

The rotation support member 130 rotatably supports the rotation coupling member 140 with respect to the buoy main body 110. One side is inserted and fixed into the insertion fixing part 121, and the other side is attached to the outer side of the fixation support 120. It may be in a form that protrudes.

The rotational coupling member 140 is rotatably supported on the rotational support member 130, and one side (i.e., the inner side) is rotatably coupled to the other side (i.e., the middle portion) of the rotational support member 130, and the other side (i.e., the outside) can be coupled to the rope 200.

The separation prevention member 150 prevents the rotation coupling member 140 from leaving the rotation support member 130, and can be coupled to the other side (i.e., the outer end) of the rotation support member 130.

The fixed support 120, rotation support member 130, rotation coupling member 140, and separation prevention member 150 described above will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

The rope 200 supports the seeds or shells of oysters, Haitai, etc., and as shown in FIG. 1, is coupled to the rotation coupling member 140 of the rotation buoy 100 to enable the rotation buoy 100 to rotate. I can support it.

The rope 200 can connect and support a plurality of rotary buoys 100 when the plurality of rotary buoys 100 are spaced apart.

The rope 200 may be made of synthetic fiber or the like.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating buoy according to the present invention, and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the rotating buoy according to the present invention.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the rotating buoy 100 of the present invention includes a rotating support member 130, a rotating coupling member 140, and a fixed support 120 integrally formed with the buoy body 110. It can be configured by combining the prevention member 150, etc.

The fixed support 120 may be provided on one or both sides of the buoy main body 110 in the longitudinal or width direction. The fixed support 120 may be configured in a plate shape with a certain thickness. The fixed support 120 can be formed integrally with the buoy body 110 in the same process when forming the buoy body 110.

The fixing support 120 may be provided with an insertion fixing part 121. The insertion fixing part 121 may be configured to allow insertion and detachment of the rotation support member 130, or may be formed integrally with the rotation support member 130 when forming the fixation support 120. . In the latter case, it can be advantageous in terms of process time, cost, robustness, etc. When configured as one piece, the insertion and fixing portion 121 may be shaped to surround one side of the rotation support member 130. For example, when the fixed support 120 has a plate shape and the rotation support member 130 has a bolt shape, the insertion fixing part 121 has both sides protruding from the fixed support 120 in the width direction and has a convex shape, that is, a bolt. It may have a convex shape that surrounds the lower outer shape of the.

One side of the rotation support member 130 is inserted and fixed into the insertion fixing part 121 and may be formed integrally with the fixation support 120.

The rotation support member 130 may be configured in the form of a bolt. In this case, at least the head of the bolt is inserted and fixed into the insertion fixture 121, and at least a portion of the bolt body portion moves away from the insertion fixture 121 and supports ( 120) and can protrude outward.

The rotation support member 130 does not need to have threads formed on its outer surface, but when the separation prevention member 150, which will be described later, is made of a nut, threads may be formed to facilitate fastening.

The rotational coupling member 140 is rotatably (movably) coupled to the rotational support member 130 and may include a rotating part 141 and a rope coupling part 142.

The rotating part 141 is rotatably fitted to the outer surface of the rotating support member 130. When the rotating supporting member 130 is made of a cylindrical body, it can be configured in a cylindrical shape that is fluidly coupled to the cylindrical body. there is. The cylindrical rotating part 141 may be configured to have an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the rotating support member 130.

The rope coupling portion 142 couples and supports the rope 200, and may be configured, for example, in the form of a ring extending from the side of the outer end of the rotating portion 141. The ring shape may be a closed circular or oval ring.

The rotating part 141 and the rope coupling part 142 constituting the rotating coupling member 140 may be formed as one piece.

The separation prevention member 150 prevents the rotation coupling member 140 from leaving the rotation support member 130, and can be coupled to the outer end of the rotation support member 130.

Any separation prevention member 150 may be used as long as it prevents the rotation coupling member 140 from separation. For example, when the rotation support member 130 is made of bolts, the separation prevention member 150 may be used to facilitate fastening. 150) can be configured with a nut. The nut may be screwed to the rotation support member 130 by forming a thread on its inner surface.

The separation prevention member 150 may be welded to the rotation support member 130 for firm coupling.

The rotation support member 130, rotation coupling member 140, and separation prevention member 150 described above may be made of rust-free metal such as stainless steel or sturdy plastic such as PVC or FRP.

The present invention has been described above based on examples, which are intended to illustrate the present invention. A person skilled in the art would be able to transform or modify the above embodiment into another form. However, since the scope of rights of this application is determined by the claims below, such variations or modifications may be interpreted as being included in the claims below.

100: Rotating buoy 110: Buoy body
111: Inlet 120: Fixed support
121: insertion fixing part 130: rotation support member
140: Rotating coupling member 141: Rotating part
142: rope joint 150: separation prevention member
200: Rope R1, R2: Horizontal/vertical depression groove

Claims (6)

A buoy body (110) forming a hollow interior;
A fixed support 120 provided on one side of the buoy main body with an insertion fixing part 121 formed integrally with the buoy main body and having a convex shape while protruding on both sides in the width direction;
a rotation support member 130, one side of which is inserted and fixed into the insertion and fixing part, and the other side of which protrudes outward from the fixing support in the form of a bolt;
A rotational coupling member 140, one side of which is rotatably coupled to the other side of the rotational support member, and the other side of which is coupled to the rope; and
It includes a separation prevention member 150 that has a nut shape and is welded to the other side of the rotation support member to prevent the rotation coupling member from leaving the rotation support member,
The rotation coupling member 140 is
A rotating part 141 rotatably fitted to the outer surface of the rotary support member, but having no screw threads on the inner surface, and having a cylindrical shape with an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the rotary support member; and
A rotating buoy comprising a rope coupling portion 142 extending in the form of a closed circular or oval ring on the side of the outer end of the rotating portion. The method of claim 1, wherein the rotation support member is
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