Geological radar device with adjustment function for exploration
By adjusting the design of the water tank and lifting components, the problems of scraping and low measurement accuracy of the ground-penetrating radar under unfavorable terrain were solved, achieving vertical and horizontal stability of the ground-penetrating radar and improving detection accuracy and range.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 河南省航空物探遥感中心
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of ground-penetrating radar technology, and in particular to a ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection. Background Technology
[0002] Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is an electronic device that uses high-frequency electromagnetic wave technology to detect underground objects. Its working principle is similar to seismic exploration, relying on the propagation time, speed, and dynamics of waves underground. It uses a transmitting antenna to directionally emit high-frequency short-pulse electromagnetic waves that propagate underground, detecting signals reflected back from or projected through geological bodies to identify geological targets. Because GPR uses ultra-high-frequency electromagnetic waves, its detection capabilities are superior to instruments that use ordinary electromagnetic waves, such as pipeline detectors. Therefore, GPR is widely used in archaeology, foundation depth determination, glacier detection, groundwater pollution detection, mineral exploration, water table detection, cave detection, underground pipeline detection, stratification, underground buried object detection, highway foundation and pavement inspection, reinforced concrete structure detection, cement structure detection, and non-destructive testing.
[0003] Typical ground-penetrating radars (GPRs) need to be placed close to the ground for detection, with the transmitting and receiving devices pointing vertically downwards. This results in GPRs being typically positioned low. When the GPR device is moved, uneven ground can cause it to scrape against the ground, leading to damage. In addition, terrain limitations can cause the GPR to tilt rather than be horizontal, resulting in deviations in the transmission and reception positions of the signals and affecting the accuracy of geological detection. Summary of the Invention
[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection, so as to solve the technical problems of ground-penetrating radar detection devices in the prior art being prone to scratches and having low measurement accuracy due to the influence of terrain.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:
[0006] A ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection, comprising:
[0007] The regulating water tank has a hollow chamber and symmetrically arranged water storage chambers on the left and right sides of the hollow chamber. The regulating water tank has an elongated regulating hole that runs through the regulating water tank in the vertical direction on the part between the hollow chamber and the water storage chamber. Each water storage chamber is equipped with a float.
[0008] The support assembly includes at least two support legs symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the regulating water tank. One end of the support leg is hinged to the regulating water tank, and the other end of the support leg is hinged to a fixing block for fixing to the ground.
[0009] The lifting assembly includes a support plate, threaded lifting rods, support columns, a lifting transmission mechanism, and a gear drive mechanism. Two support columns are provided, one end of which extends into the corresponding water storage chamber and is fixedly connected to a float within the chamber; the other end of the support column is fixedly connected to the support plate. Four threaded lifting rods are provided in a rectangular arrangement. These rods move vertically along the support plate and pass through corresponding adjustment holes. The lifting transmission mechanism includes threaded sleeves threadedly connected to each threaded lifting rod, a transmission sprocket coaxially connected to the outside of the threaded sleeve, and a chain engaging with each transmission sprocket. The threaded sleeves are rotatably assembled with the support plate. The gear drive mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on the support plate, a drive gear fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, and a transmission gear coaxially fixed to one of the threaded sleeves and meshing with the drive gear.
[0010] The detection assembly includes a protective housing and a ground-penetrating radar mounted inside the protective housing, which moves in a left-right direction. The protective housing is connected to the threaded lifting rod.
[0011] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: The ground-penetrating radar device with adjustable function of the present invention can simultaneously move four threaded lifting rods up and down through the transmission of a drive motor and sprocket chain, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the ground-penetrating radar. This helps to reduce the possibility of the ground-penetrating radar scraping against the ground in unfavorable terrain. In addition, the ground-penetrating radar can move left and right, increasing the horizontal detection range at the same location. After water is added to the water storage chamber, the float floats on the water surface, thereby supporting the lifting assembly. When encountering unfavorable terrain, on the one hand, because the support legs and fixing blocks can be rotated and adjusted, the entire ground-penetrating radar device can be stably supported in a horizontal measurement position; on the other hand, even if the adjustment tank is tilted at a certain angle due to the influence of the terrain, because the float always floats on the water surface, the liquid level in the water storage chamber is always horizontal, so that the support plate can always be in a horizontal state. The adjustment elongated hole has space for the threaded lifting rods to move, that is, the threaded lifting rods can also be in a vertical state, thereby ensuring that the ground-penetrating radar can detect vertically and ensuring the detection accuracy of the ground-penetrating radar.
[0012] Furthermore, the left and right ends of the support plate are respectively equipped with U-shaped clamps that move in the left and right directions. The ends of the U-shaped clamps are hinged with magnets, and the walls of the regulating water tank are magnetic so that the magnets can attract them.
[0013] Beneficial effects: The U-shaped clamp can adhere to the regulating water tank, which can support the support plate. Even if the regulating water tank tilts, it can ensure the horizontal stability of the lifting plate and prevent it from tipping over.
[0014] Furthermore, the left and right sides of the regulating water tank are provided with tightening buckles above the support legs. The tightening buckles include two arc-shaped elastic hoops that can be locked in the tightening buckles when the support legs are rotated to the vertical position.
[0015] Beneficial effect: The support legs can be folded up, reducing the space occupied by the entire device.
[0016] Furthermore, the protective shell has a groove inside, with the groove opening facing downwards and extending to the bottom of the protective shell. A guide rod extending in the left-right direction is provided in the groove, and a mounting base is slidably mounted on the guide rod. The ground-penetrating radar is fixed in the mounting base. A hollow tube extending in the left-right direction is connected to one side wall of the groove. The hollow tube penetrates the shell wall of the protective shell. A push plate is slidably and sealed inside the hollow tube. A helical spring is connected to the side of the push plate facing the mounting base. A push rod is connected between the helical spring and the mounting base. A water tank is provided at the top of the protective shell. The water tank is connected to a water pump. A water outlet pipe is connected to the water pump and communicates with the hollow tube for pumping water into the hollow tube to drive the push plate to move.
[0017] Beneficial effects: When the water pump is turned on, water is pumped into the hollow tube. The water pressure inside the hollow tube is greater than the elastic force of the helical spring, which drives the push plate to move towards the mounting base, thereby causing the ground-penetrating radar to move to the right. By controlling the water pressure inside the hollow tube and the elastic force of the helical spring, the left and right movement of the ground-penetrating radar can be achieved.
[0018] Furthermore, a branch pipe is connected to the outlet pipe, and a shut-off valve is connected in series downstream of the branch pipe on the outlet pipe. The branch pipe has two branch interfaces for connecting to the corresponding water storage chambers, and a branch control valve is provided upstream of each branch interface on the branch pipe. Each water storage chamber is connected to the water storage tank by a return pipe, and a return control valve is provided on each return pipe.
[0019] Beneficial effects: The water pump injects water into each storage chamber, adjusting the water level to ensure equal levels in both chambers and allowing for the raising of the support plate. Conversely, the return water pipe and control valve also adjust the water level in both chambers, ensuring equal levels and allowing for the lowering of the support plate. This further enhances the vertical adjustability of the ground-penetrating radar.
[0020] Furthermore, the mounting base is an inverted U-shaped base, including two parallel base walls that pass through the guide rod. One of the base walls is threaded with a fastening bolt. A clamping plate is rotatably mounted on the side of the fastening bolt facing the ground radar. The clamping plate is provided with multiple clamping blocks arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. Each clamping block is connected to the clamping plate with a compression spring.
[0021] Beneficial effects: It can ensure the clamping of the ground-penetrating radar, enabling accurate detection by the ground-penetrating radar.
[0022] Furthermore, the bottom of the protective shell is equipped with casters.
[0023] Beneficial effect: When the supporting legs are retracted, it facilitates the movement of the entire device.
[0024] Furthermore, a rectangular arrangement of shock-absorbing springs is provided between the protective shell and the regulating water tank, with each shock-absorbing spring correspondingly fitted onto the corresponding threaded lifting rod.
[0025] Beneficial effects: When moving, the shock-absorbing springs reduce the impact on the ground-penetrating radar, thus extending its service life. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to the present invention during use;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ground-penetrating radar device with adjustable function for detection according to the present invention when it is retracted;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the regulating water tank, the storage tank, and the water pump in the ground-penetrating radar device with regulating function for detection according to the present invention.
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tightening buckle in the ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to the present invention;
[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base of the ground-penetrating radar device with adjustable function for detection according to the present invention;
[0031] Figure 6 This is a detailed schematic diagram of the hollow tube in the ground-penetrating radar device with adjustable function for detection according to the present invention.
[0032] Reference numerals: 1-Adjusting water tank, 2-Water storage chamber, 3-Adjusting elongated hole, 4-Float ball, 5-Support leg, 6-Tightening buckle, 7-Support plate, 8-Support upright, 9-Threaded lifting rod, 10-Transmission sprocket, 11-Chain, 12-Threaded sleeve, 13-Drive motor, 14-Drive gear, 15-Transmission gear, 16-U-shaped clamp, 17-Magnet, 18-Fixing block, 19-Screw, 21-Protective shell, 22-Groove, 23-Guide 24-Mounting base, 25-Hollow tube, 26-Push plate, 27-Shock damping spring, 28-Helical spring, 29-Push rod, 30-Water pump, 31-Outlet pipe, 32-Return pipe, 33-Divider pipe, 34-Divider control valve, 35-Return control valve, 36-Clamping plate, 37-Clamping block, 38-Moving wheel, 39-Compression spring, 40-Ground radar, 41-Fasting bolt, 42-Water storage tank, 43-Stop valve, 44-Drain valve. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0034] Specific embodiments of the ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to the present invention:
[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the ground-penetrating radar device with adjustable function includes an adjustable water tank 1, a support assembly, a lifting assembly, and a detection assembly.
[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the regulating water tank 1 has a hollow chamber and symmetrically arranged water storage chambers 2 on the left and right sides of the hollow chamber. An elongated regulating hole 3, running vertically through the regulating water tank 1, is provided on the portion of the regulating water tank 1 between the hollow chamber and the water storage chambers 2. The elongated regulating hole 3 has a certain width in the front-to-back direction. Each water storage chamber 2 is equipped with a float 4. After water of equal level is added to both water storage chambers 2, the two floats 4 can float at the same height.
[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the support assembly includes two symmetrically arranged support legs 5 on the left and right sides of the regulating water tank 1. The upper end of the support leg 5 is hinged to the regulating water tank 1, and the lower end of the support leg 5 is hinged to a fixing block 18. During detection, the fixing block 18 is fixed to the ground by screws 19. Figure 6 As shown, tightening buckles 6 are provided on the left and right sides of the water tank 1 above the support legs 5. The tightening buckles 6 include two arc-shaped elastic hoops. When the support legs 5 are flipped upward, they can be inserted into the tightening buckles 6 through the gap between the two arc-shaped elastic hoops. They will not come out of the tightening buckles 6 without external force.
[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the lifting assembly includes a support plate 7, threaded lifting rods 9, support pillars 8, a lifting transmission mechanism, and a gear drive mechanism. Two support pillars 7 are provided; one end of each pillar extends into the corresponding water storage chamber 2 and is fixedly connected to a float 4 within that chamber, while the other end is fixedly connected to the support plate 7. Four threaded lifting rods 9 are provided in a rectangular arrangement. Each threaded lifting rod 9 passes through the support plate 7 in the vertical direction and can move vertically. Simultaneously, each threaded lifting rod 9 passes through a corresponding adjusting elongated hole 3 and extends below the regulating water tank 1. The lifting transmission mechanism includes threaded sleeves 12 threadedly connected to each threaded lifting rod 9, a transmission sprocket 10 coaxially connected to the outside of each threaded sleeve 12, and a chain 11 that drives each transmission sprocket 10. Each threaded sleeve 12 is rotatably assembled with the support plate 7. The gear drive mechanism includes a drive motor 13 mounted on a support plate 7, a drive gear 14 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 13, and a transmission gear 15 coaxially fixed to one of the threaded sleeves and meshing with the drive gear 14. The drive motor 13 is a reversible motor. When rotating forward, the drive gear 14 drives the transmission gear 15 to rotate, which in turn causes the threaded sleeve 12 connected to the transmission gear 15 to rotate. Under the transmission of the transmission sprocket 10 and the chain 11, all four threaded sleeves 12 rotate simultaneously, thereby driving the four threaded lifting rods 9 to move downward. Similarly, when the drive motor 13 rotates in reverse, it drives the four threaded lifting rods 9 to move upward.
[0039] To ensure the stability of the support plate 7, grooves extending in the left and right directions are respectively provided at both ends of the support plate 7. U-shaped clamping rods 16 are installed in the grooves, and magnets 17 are hinged to the ends of the U-shaped clamping rods 16. The walls of the regulating water tank 1 are magnetic. By adjusting the extension length of the U-shaped clamping rods 16, the magnets 17 at their ends can be attracted to the regulating water tank 1, thereby ensuring the stable support of the support plate 7. Even if the regulating water tank 1 tilts at a certain angle, the magnets 17 can be rotated to make their surfaces attract to the regulating water tank 1.
[0040] The detection assembly includes a protective housing 21 and a ground-penetrating radar 40 that is mounted within the protective housing 21 and moves horizontally. The protective housing 21 is fixedly connected to each threaded lifting rod 9, so that the ground-penetrating radar 40 moves up and down as the threaded lifting rods 9 rise and fall. The ground-penetrating radar 40 is existing technology, and its structure and working principle will not be described in detail in this embodiment. The bottom of the protective housing 21 is equipped with casters 38, which allow the entire device to be moved when the support legs 5 are retracted.
[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the protective shell 21 has a groove 22 inside, with the groove opening facing downwards and extending to the bottom of the protective shell 21. A guide rod 23 extending in the left-right direction is provided inside the groove 22, and a mounting base 24 is slidably mounted on the guide rod 23. The mounting base 24 is an inverted U-shaped base, including two parallel base walls that pass through the guide rod 23. A fastening bolt 41 is threaded onto one of the base walls. A clamping plate 36 is rotatably mounted on the side of the fastening bolt 41 facing the ground-penetrating radar 40. Multiple clamping blocks 37 are spaced apart in the vertical direction on the clamping plate 36, and each clamping block 37 is connected to the clamping plate 36 by a compression spring 39. The ground-penetrating radar 40 is then clamped within the mounting base 24. Rotating the fastening bolt 41 drives the clamping plate 36 to move towards the ground-penetrating radar 40 until the clamping plate 36 clamps the ground-penetrating radar 40, thus achieving stable fixation of the ground-penetrating radar 40.
[0042] To achieve the left-right position adjustment of the ground-penetrating radar 40, in this embodiment, as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, a hollow tube 25 extending in the left-right direction is connected to one side wall of the groove 22, and the hollow tube 25 penetrates the shell wall of the protective shell 21. A push plate 26 is slidably sealed inside the hollow tube 25, and a helical spring 28 is connected to the side of the push plate 26 facing the mounting base 24. A push rod 29 is connected between the helical spring 28 and the mounting base 23. A water storage tank 42 is provided at the top of the protective shell 21, and a water pump 30 is connected to the water storage tank 42. A water outlet pipe 31 is connected to the water pump 30, and the water outlet pipe 31 communicates with the hollow tube 25 to pump water into the hollow tube to drive the push plate 26 to move.
[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, a water outlet pipe 31 is connected to a water distribution pipe 33, and a shut-off valve 43 is connected in series downstream of the water outlet pipe. The water distribution pipe 33 has two water distribution interfaces for connecting to the corresponding water storage chambers 2, and a water distribution control valve 34 is provided upstream of each water distribution interface on the water distribution pipe 33. Each water storage chamber 2 is connected to the water storage tank 42 by a return water pipe 32, and each return water pipe 32 is equipped with a return water control valve 35. When the shut-off valve 43 is closed, opening the water distribution control valve 34 and the water pump allows water from the water storage tank 42 to be replenished into the corresponding water storage chamber 2, thereby adjusting the vertical height of the support plate 7. Adjusting the water distribution control valve 34 controls the amount of water entering each water storage chamber 2, ensuring that the liquid level in the two water storage chambers 2 remains at the same height, so that the support plate 7 is in a horizontal state. When the return water control valve 35 is opened, the water in the water storage chamber 2 can be returned to the water storage tank 42, reducing the liquid level in the water storage chamber 42 and thus reducing the height of the support plate 7. Adjusting the return water control valve 35 can control the amount of water entering the water storage tank 42, ensuring that the liquid levels in the two water storage chambers 2 are kept at the same height so that the support plate 7 is in a horizontal state.
[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, a drain valve 44 is also provided near the hollow tube 25 on the outlet pipe 31. When adjusting the position of the ground-penetrating radar 40 in the left and right directions, the water pump 30 and the shut-off valve 43 are turned on, and the water distribution control valve 34 and the drain valve 44 are turned off. The water pump 30 pumps water from the storage tank 42 into the hollow tube 25. As the water pressure increases and exceeds the elastic force of the threaded spring 28, the water in the hollow tube 25 pushes the push plate 26 to the right, which in turn pushes the mounting base 24 through the push rod 29, causing the ground-penetrating radar 40 to move to the right. On this basis, if the ground-penetrating radar 40 needs to move to the left, the water pump 30 is turned off, the drain valve 44 is opened, and the water pressure in the hollow tube 25 is reduced by controlling the outflow of water. Under the elastic force of the threaded spring 28, the push plate 26 is pushed to the left, which in turn pulls the mounting base 24 to the left, thus moving the ground-penetrating radar 40 to the left. The drained water can be stored in a water-saving container, and when full, it can be added to the storage tank to avoid waste.
[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, a rectangular arrangement of shock-absorbing springs 27 is provided between the protective shell 21 and the regulating water tank 1, with each shock-absorbing spring 27 correspondingly sleeved on the threaded lifting rod 9. During movement, the shock-absorbing springs 27 reduce impacts to the ground-penetrating radar 40, thereby improving its service life.
[0046] This invention utilizes a drive motor and sprocket chain transmission to simultaneously move four threaded lifting rods up and down, thereby enabling the ground-penetrating radar to move vertically. Additionally, a water pump, a water distribution control valve, and a return water control valve can adjust the liquid level in the storage chamber, thus adjusting the height of the support plate and allowing for further vertical movement of the ground-penetrating radar. This helps reduce the possibility of the ground-penetrating radar scraping against the ground in unfavorable terrain. After water is added to the storage chamber, a float rises to the surface, supporting the lifting assembly. In unfavorable terrain, the adjustable support legs and fixing blocks ensure the entire ground-penetrating radar device is stably supported in a horizontal measuring position. Furthermore, even if the water tank tilts due to terrain, the float remains on the surface, keeping the liquid level in the storage chamber horizontal, ensuring the support plate remains level. The elongated adjustment hole provides space for the threaded lifting rods to move vertically, guaranteeing vertical detection and accuracy. Moreover, the ground-penetrating radar can move left and right, increasing the horizontal detection range at the same location and improving the overall applicability of the device.
[0047] The embodiments of the present invention described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection, characterized in that, include: The regulating water tank has a hollow chamber and symmetrically arranged water storage chambers on the left and right sides of the hollow chamber. The regulating water tank has an elongated regulating hole that runs through the regulating water tank in the vertical direction on the part between the hollow chamber and the water storage chamber. Each water storage chamber is equipped with a float. The support assembly includes at least two support legs symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the regulating water tank. One end of the support leg is hinged to the regulating water tank, and the other end of the support leg is hinged to a fixing block for fixing to the ground. The lifting assembly includes a support plate, threaded lifting rods, support columns, a lifting transmission mechanism, and a gear drive mechanism. Two support columns are provided, one end of which extends into the corresponding water storage chamber and is fixedly connected to a float within the chamber; the other end of the support column is fixedly connected to the support plate. Four threaded lifting rods are provided in a rectangular arrangement. These rods move vertically along the support plate and pass through corresponding adjustment holes. The lifting transmission mechanism includes threaded sleeves threadedly connected to each threaded lifting rod, a transmission sprocket coaxially connected to the outside of the threaded sleeve, and a chain engaging with each transmission sprocket. The threaded sleeves are rotatably assembled with the support plate. The gear drive mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on the support plate, a drive gear fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, and a transmission gear coaxially fixed to one of the threaded sleeves and meshing with the drive gear. The detection assembly includes a protective housing and a ground-penetrating radar that is mounted inside the protective housing and moves in the left-right direction; the protective housing is connected to the threaded lifting rod. The protective shell has a groove with its opening facing downwards and extending to the bottom of the shell. A guide rod extending in a left-right direction is located within the groove, and a mounting base is slidably mounted on the guide rod. The ground-penetrating radar is fixed within the mounting base. A hollow tube extending in a left-right direction is connected to one side of the groove wall, penetrating the shell wall of the protective shell. A push plate is slidably and sealed within the hollow tube. A helical spring is connected to the side of the push plate facing the mounting base, and a push rod is connected between the helical spring and the mounting base. A water tank is located at the top of the protective shell, connected to a water pump. A water outlet pipe is connected to the water pump and communicates with the hollow tube, used to pump water into the hollow tube to drive the push plate. The outlet pipe is connected to a branch pipe, and a shut-off valve is connected in series downstream of the branch pipe on the outlet pipe. The branch pipe has two branch interfaces for connecting to the corresponding water storage chambers. A branch control valve is provided upstream of each branch interface on the branch pipe. Each water storage chamber is connected to the water storage tank by a return pipe, and a return control valve is provided on each return pipe.
2. The ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate is equipped with U-shaped clamps at its left and right ends, which move in the left and right directions respectively. The ends of the U-shaped clamps are hinged with magnets, and the walls of the regulating water tank are magnetic so that the magnets can attract them.
3. The ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The regulating water tank has tightening buckles on the left and right sides above the support legs. The tightening buckles include two arc-shaped elastic hoops that can be locked in the tightening buckles when the support legs are rotated to the vertical position.
4. The ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is an inverted U-shaped base, including two parallel base walls. The base walls pass through the guide rod. One of the base walls is threaded with a fastening bolt. The side of the fastening bolt facing the ground radar is fitted with a clamping plate. The clamping plate is provided with multiple clamping blocks arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. Each clamping block is connected to the clamping plate with a compression spring.
5. The ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the protective shell is equipped with casters.
6. The ground-penetrating radar device with adjustment function for detection according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The protective shell and the regulating water tank are provided with shock-absorbing springs arranged in a rectangular pattern, with each shock-absorbing spring correspondingly sleeved on the corresponding threaded lifting rod.