Total station apparatus
By designing the retractable leg assembly and the total station support mechanism of the insertion part, the problem of the total station being difficult to stabilize on the soft ground is solved, and the measurement accuracy is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411611671.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-11
AI Technical Summary
The existing total station is difficult to support stably on soft ground, resulting in the measurement accuracy being affected.
A total station device is designed, including a total station body and a bracket mechanism, which consists of a support portion, a plurality of leg assemblies and an insertion portion, which is retractable and has an insertion portion for stably insertion into the ground.
Through the design of the bracket mechanism, the total station equipment can be stable on a soft ground, avoiding tilt or imbalance, and improving measurement accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of total stations, and in particular to a total station device. Background Art
[0002] A total station, also known as a total station electronic distance meter, is a high-tech measuring instrument that integrates optics, mechanics and electronics. It is a surveying and mapping instrument system that integrates horizontal angle, vertical angle, distance and height difference measurement functions.
[0003] When using a total station, if the ground is soft, it will be difficult for the total station to be stably supported on the ground, and the total station may tilt to a certain extent, thus affecting the measurement accuracy of the total station. Summary of the invention
[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a total station device to solve the problem that the total station in the prior art is difficult to stably support on soft ground.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a total station device, which includes a total station body and a support mechanism, the support mechanism includes: a support part, the total station body is arranged on the support part; a plurality of leg assemblies, the plurality of leg assemblies are arranged around a first axis; each leg assembly includes a leg and an insertion part, the first end of the leg is hinged to the support part around a second axis so that the second end of the leg is close to or away from the first axis; the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis; the second end of the leg is telescopically arranged relative to its first end along the extension direction of the leg; the insertion part has a first end and a second end arranged oppositely; the first end of the insertion part is connected to the inside of the second end of the leg, and the second end of the insertion part is used to extend from the second end of the leg for insertion into the ground; the insertion part is movably arranged relative to the leg along the extension direction of the leg to adjust the extension length of the insertion part.
[0006] Furthermore, the leg includes a first leg and a second leg, the first end of the first leg is the first end of the leg, and the second end of the second leg is the second end of the leg; the first end of the second leg is connected to the inside of the second end of the first leg, and the second leg is movably arranged relative to the first leg along the extension direction of the first leg to realize the extension and retraction of the leg.
[0007] Furthermore, each leg assembly also includes a rotating part, which is arranged in the second end of the second leg, and the rotating part is rotatably arranged around a third axis, and the extension direction of the third axis is parallel to or the same as the movement direction of the insertion part; the rotating part is threadedly connected to the insertion part so that the rotating part drives the insertion part to move.
[0008] Furthermore, along the extension direction of the third axis, an end face of the rotating part is a preset end face, and the preset end face is set at an acute angle with the third axis; each leg assembly also includes multiple support assemblies, and the multiple support assemblies are arranged in the second end of the second leg and distributed along the circumference of the preset end face; the support assembly includes a telescopic member and an abutment member, and the telescopic direction of the telescopic member is parallel to or the same as the extension direction of the third axis; the telescopic member has a first end and a second end that are relatively set along its telescopic direction; the abutment member has a first end and a second end that are relatively set along the extension direction of the third axis, and the second end of the telescopic member is telescopically set relative to its first end; the first end of the telescopic member is connected and fixed to the inner wall of the second leg; the first end of the abutment member and the second end of the telescopic member are hinged around the fourth axis, and the fourth axis is perpendicular to the third axis; the second end of the abutment member contacts with the preset end face, so that when the rotating part rotates, the preset end face and the second end of the abutment member slide relative to each other.
[0009] Furthermore, the telescopic member includes a first main body portion and a second main body portion; along the telescopic direction of the telescopic member, the first main body portion has a first end and a second end arranged oppositely, and the second main body portion has a first end and a second end arranged oppositely; the first end of the first main body portion is the first end of the telescopic member, and the second end of the second main body portion is the second end of the telescopic member; the first main body portion and the second main body portion are arranged to be relatively movable along the telescopic direction of the telescopic member; the support assembly also includes a first elastic member, and the telescopic direction of the first elastic member is parallel to or the same as the telescopic direction of the telescopic member; the first elastic member has a first end and a second end arranged oppositely along its telescopic direction; the first end of the first elastic member abuts or is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second leg; the second end of the first elastic member abuts or is fixedly connected to the first end of the second main body portion, or the second end of the first elastic member abuts or is fixedly connected to the second end of the first main body portion.
[0010] Furthermore, each leg assembly also includes a connecting portion, and the first end of the insertion portion is fixedly connected to the connecting portion; a mounting groove is provided on the inner wall of the second leg portion, and at least a portion of the connecting portion is located in the mounting groove; a sliding groove is provided on one of the groove side walls of the mounting groove and the outer wall of the connecting portion, and a first sliding portion is provided on the other; when the insertion portion moves along the extension direction of the leg, the first sliding portion slides along the sliding groove.
[0011] Furthermore, the first leg has a telescopic groove, and the first end of the second leg is inserted into the telescopic groove so that the first end of the second leg moves in the telescopic groove; an elastic part is arranged in the second leg, and the elastic part has a connecting end and a free end; the connecting end of the elastic part is fixedly connected to the second leg, and the free end of the elastic part is movably arranged along a preset direction, and the preset direction is perpendicular to the distribution direction of the connecting end and the free end of the elastic part; the free end of the elastic part is provided with an abutting part, and part of the abutting part is located outside the second leg, so that the abutting part is used to abut against the groove wall of the telescopic groove.
[0012] Furthermore, a second elastic member is arranged in the second leg, and the second elastic member includes two elastic parts, and the connecting ends of the two elastic parts of the second elastic member are connected to each other; the second elastic member is one or more; when there are multiple second elastic members, the multiple second elastic members are distributed along the extension direction of the leg.
[0013] Furthermore, the total station device also includes a recording board, which is arranged on a leg of one of the leg assemblies.
[0014] Furthermore, the total station device also includes a sunshade, which is arranged above the total station body.
[0015] Furthermore, the total station device also includes a control panel, which is arranged on the total station body.
[0016] Furthermore, the total station device also includes a protection part, which is rotatably arranged on the control panel around a fifth axis, so that the protection part has a covering state covering the control panel and an open state away from the control panel.
[0017] Applying the technical solution of the present invention, the total station equipment includes a total station body and a bracket mechanism, the bracket mechanism includes a support part and a plurality of leg assemblies; the total station body is arranged on the support part so that the bracket mechanism supports the total station body through the support part.
[0018] A plurality of leg assemblies are arranged around the first axis; each leg assembly comprises a leg and an inserting portion.
[0019] In each leg assembly, the first end of the leg is hinged to the support portion around the second axis so that the second end of the leg is close to or away from the first axis; the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. During use, the second ends of the multiple legs are all away from the first axis so that the multiple legs are stably supported; the second ends of the multiple legs are all close to the first axis so that the multiple legs are folded.
[0020] In each leg assembly, the second end of the leg is telescopically arranged relative to the first end thereof along the extension direction of the leg, so as to adjust the length of the leg and further adjust the supporting height of the total station body.
[0021] In each leg assembly, the insertion portion has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other; the first end of the insertion portion is connected to the inside of the second end of the leg, and the second end of the insertion portion is used to extend from the second end of the leg so that the second end of the insertion portion is used to be inserted into the ground. During use, the second ends of the insertion portions of the plurality of leg assemblies are inserted into the ground so that the plurality of leg assemblies are stably supported on the ground, thereby stably supporting the total station device as a whole on the ground.
[0022] In each leg assembly, the inserting portion is movably arranged relative to the leg along the extension direction of the leg, so as to adjust the extension length of the inserting portion, thereby enabling the inserting portion to be stably inserted into the ground.
[0023] During the specific implementation process, the operator places the total station device on the ground and adjusts the extension length of the insertion part so that the second end of the insertion part is stably inserted into the ground, so that the total station device as a whole is stably supported on the ground to avoid the total station body tilting or unbalanced and affecting its measurement accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:
[0025] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a total station device according to the present invention is shown at one viewing angle;
[0026] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the total station equipment from another perspective;
[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the matching structure of the insertion portion and the second leg portion of the total station device according to the present invention is shown;
[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the coordination structure of the first leg and the second leg of the total station device according to the present invention is shown;
[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the matching structure of the clamp and the supporting legs of the total station device according to the present invention is shown;
[0030] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a protection part and a control panel of a total station device according to the present invention is shown.
[0031] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:
[0032] 10. Total station body; 11. Assembly slot;
[0033] 20. Bracket mechanism; 21. Support portion; 22. Leg assembly; 23. Leg; 231. First leg; 2311. Telescopic slot; 232. Second leg; 2321. Connecting slot; 2322. Mounting slot; 2323. Sliding slot; 2324. First mounting cavity; 2325. Second sliding portion; 2326. Second mounting cavity; 24. Insertion portion;
[0034] 25, rotating part; 250, through hole; 2501, first rotating section; 2502, second rotating section; 2503, preset end surface; 251, driving member; 252, transmission belt; 253, supporting assembly; 2531, telescopic member; 25311, first main body; 25312, second main body; 2532, abutting member; 2533, first connecting shaft; 2534, contact portion; 2535, first elastic member;
[0035] 26, connecting portion; 261, first sliding portion; 27, second elastic member; 271, elastic portion; 272, abutting portion; 273, fixing column;
[0036] 30. Recording plate; 31. Clamp; 311. Positioning protrusion; 312. Positioning groove; 313. Fastener;
[0037] 40, sunshade; 41, support; 411, assembly block; 42, fixing member; 421, first locking member;
[0038] 50. control panel; 51. protection part; 511. second connecting shaft; 52. fixing buckle; 53. card slot; 54. docking block;
[0039] 60. Connecting assembly; 61. First connecting body; 62. Second connecting body; 63. Third connecting axis. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0040] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.
[0041] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and are intended to provide further explanation of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs.
[0042] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.
[0043] The present invention provides a total station device, please refer to Figures 1 to 6The total station device includes a total station body 10 and a support mechanism 20, the support mechanism 20 includes a support portion 21 and a plurality of leg assemblies 22; the total station body 10 is arranged on the support portion 21 so that the support mechanism 20 supports the total station body 10 through the support portion 21.
[0044] A plurality of leg assemblies 22 are arranged around the first axis; each leg assembly 22 includes a leg 23 and an insert 24 .
[0045] In each leg assembly 22, the first end of the leg 23 is hinged to the support portion 21 around the second axis so that the second end of the leg 23 is close to or away from the first axis; the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. During use, the second ends of the multiple legs 23 are all away from the first axis so that the multiple legs 23 are stably supported; the second ends of the multiple legs 23 are all close to the first axis so that the multiple legs 23 are folded.
[0046] In each leg assembly 22 , the second end of the leg 23 is telescopically arranged relative to the first end thereof along the extension direction of the leg 23 , so as to adjust the length of the leg 23 and further adjust the support height of the total station body 10 .
[0047] In each leg assembly 22, the insertion portion 24 has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other; the first end of the insertion portion 24 is connected to the inside of the second end of the leg 23, and the second end of the insertion portion 24 is used to extend from the second end of the leg 23, so that the second end of the insertion portion 24 is used to be inserted into the ground. During use, by inserting the second ends of the insertion portions 24 of multiple leg assemblies 22 into the ground, the multiple leg assemblies 22 are stably supported on the ground, so that the total station device as a whole is stably supported on the ground.
[0048] In each leg assembly 22 , the inserting portion 24 is movably disposed relative to the leg 23 along the extension direction of the leg 23 , so as to adjust the extension length of the inserting portion 24 , thereby enabling the inserting portion 24 to be stably inserted into the ground.
[0049] During the specific implementation process, the operator places the total station device on the ground and adjusts the extension length of the insertion portion 24 so that the second end of the insertion portion 24 is stably inserted into the ground, so that the total station device as a whole is stably supported on the ground to avoid the total station body 10 being tilted or unbalanced and affecting its measurement accuracy.
[0050] It can be seen that the total station device of the present application solves the problem that the total station in the prior art is difficult to stably support on soft ground.
[0051] Optionally, the first end and the second end of the leg 23 are the upper end and the lower end of the leg 23 respectively; the first end and the second end of the insertion part 24 are the upper end and the lower end of the insertion part 24 respectively; the first axis extends in the vertical direction; the second axis extends in the horizontal direction.
[0052] Optionally, the insertion portion 24 is a rod-shaped structure; the insertion portion 24 has a first end and a second end that are oppositely arranged along its extension direction.
[0053] Optionally, the support mechanism 20 includes three leg assemblies 22; that is, the support mechanism 20 is a tripod support.
[0054] Optionally, the insertion portion 24 is a probe.
[0055] Optionally, the total station equipment of the present application is a total station equipment for coal mine measurement.
[0056] In the present application, along the extension direction of the leg 23, the leg 23 includes a first leg 231 and a second leg 232; the extension direction of the first leg 231 and the extension direction of the second leg 232 are parallel or the same; the first end of the first leg 231 is the first end of the leg 23, and the second end of the second leg 232 is the second end of the leg 23; the first end of the second leg 232 is connected to the inside of the second end of the first leg 231, and the second leg 232 is movably arranged relative to the first leg 231 along the extension direction of the first leg 231, so as to realize that the second end of the leg 23 is retractable relative to its first end.
[0057] Optionally, the first end and the second end of the first leg 231 are respectively the upper end and the lower end of the first leg 231 ; the first end and the second end of the second leg 232 are respectively the upper end and the lower end of the second leg 232 .
[0058] Specifically, in each leg assembly 22, the first end of the insertion portion 24 is connected to the inside of the second end of the second leg 232, and the second end of the insertion portion 24 is used to extend from the second end of the second leg 232 for insertion into the ground; the insertion portion 24 is movably arranged relative to the second leg 232 along the extension direction of the second leg 232 to adjust the extension length of the insertion portion 24.
[0059] In the present application, each leg assembly 22 also includes a driving mechanism, which is arranged inside the second end of the second leg 232; the driving mechanism includes a rotating part 25, which is rotatably arranged around a third axis, and the extension direction of the third axis is parallel to or the same as the movement direction of the insertion part 24, that is, the extension direction of the third axis is parallel to or the same as the extension direction of the second leg 232; the rotating part 25 is threadedly connected to the insertion part 24, so that when the rotating part 25 rotates around the third axis, the rotating part 25 drives the insertion part 24 to move along the extension direction of the second leg 232.
[0060] Optionally, the rotating part 25 has a through hole 250 for the insertion part 24 to pass through, the hole wall of the through hole 250 is provided with an internal thread, and the outer peripheral wall of the insertion part 24 is provided with an external thread; the insertion part 24 is passed through the through hole 250 of the rotating part 25 to be threadedly connected with the rotating part 25.
[0061] Specifically, the driving mechanism further includes a driving member 251 , a main body of the driving member 251 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second leg portion 232 , and an output portion of the driving member 251 is connected to the rotating portion 25 to drive the rotating portion 25 to rotate around the third axis.
[0062] Optionally, the driving member 251 is a motor. For example, the driving member 251 is a micro motor.
[0063] In the present application, the driving mechanism further includes a transmission component, the output portion of the driving member 251 is connected to the transmission component, and the transmission component is connected to the rotating portion 25, so that the driving member 251 drives the rotating portion 25 to rotate around the third axis through the transmission component.
[0064] Optionally, the output portion of the driving member 251 is an output shaft; the transmission member is a transmission belt 252, which is wound around the output shaft of the driving member 251 and the rotating portion 25 and is tensioned, so that the driving member 251 drives the rotating portion 25 to rotate around the third axis through the transmission belt 252; the central axis of the output shaft of the driving member 251 is parallel to the third axis. For example, the transmission belt 252 is a belt.
[0065] Optionally, the transmission component may also be a gear assembly. For example, the gear assembly includes a first gear and a second gear meshing with each other, the central axis of the first gear is parallel to the central axis of the second gear; the first gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving member 251 and is coaxially arranged; the second gear is fixedly connected to the rotating part 25, and the central axis of the second gear coincides with the third axis.
[0066] Specifically, the rotating part 25 is a columnar structure, and the central axis of the rotating part 25 is the third axis; the through hole 250 penetrates the rotating part 25 along the axial direction of the rotating part 25; along the axial direction of the rotating part 25, the rotating part 25 includes a first rotating section 2501 and a second rotating section 2502 connected to each other. The transmission component is used to connect with the second rotating section 2502; that is, the transmission belt 252 is wound around the second rotating section 2502, or the second gear is fixedly connected to the second rotating section 2502.
[0067] In the present application, along the extension direction of the third axis, one end face of the rotating portion 25 is a preset end face 2503; the preset end face 2503 is arranged at an acute angle with the third axis, so that the preset end face 2503 is arranged tilted.
[0068] Each leg assembly 22 further includes a support mechanism, which is disposed inside the second end of the second leg portion 232. The support mechanism includes a plurality of support assemblies 253, which are distributed along the circumference of the preset end surface 2503.
[0069] The support assembly 253 includes a telescopic member 2531 and a buttress 2532; the telescopic direction of the telescopic member 2531 is parallel to or the same as the extension direction of the third axis; the telescopic member 2531 has a first end and a second end that are relatively arranged along its telescopic direction; the buttress 2532 has a first end and a second end that are relatively arranged along the extension direction of the third axis; the first end of the telescopic member 2531 is connected and fixed to the inner wall of the second leg 232, and the second end of the telescopic member 2531 is telescopically arranged relative to its first end; the first end of the buttress 2532 is hinged to the second end of the telescopic member 2531 around the fourth axis, and the fourth axis is perpendicular to the third axis; the second end of the buttress 2532 contacts the preset end face 2503, so that when the rotating part 25 rotates, the preset end face 2503 and the second end of the buttress 2532 slide relative to each other. Since the preset end surface 2503 is tilted, a telescopic member 2531 is provided and the first end of the abutment member 2532 is hinged with the second end of the telescopic member 2531 around the fourth axis, so that the second end of the abutment member 2532 can keep in contact with the preset end surface 2503 during the rotation of the rotating part 25. In this way, the supporting mechanism can play a supporting role on the rotating part 25.
[0070] Specifically, an end surface of the first rotating section 2501 away from the second rotating section 2502 is a preset end surface 2503 .
[0071] Optionally, a plurality of support assemblies 253 are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the preset end surface 2503 .
[0072] Optionally, the abutment member 2532 is a rod-shaped structure.
[0073] Specifically, the support assembly 253 further includes a first connecting shaft 2533, which is passed through the first end of the abutment member 2532 and the second end of the telescopic member 2531, and the first end of the abutment member 2532 and / or the second end of the telescopic member 2531 are rotatably arranged around the first connecting shaft 2533, and the central axis of the first connecting shaft 2533 is the fourth axis. Optionally, the first connecting shaft 2533 is a pin shaft.
[0074] Optionally, the second end of the abutment 2532 is provided with a contact portion 2534, which contacts the preset end face 2503, so that the second end of the abutment 2532 contacts the preset end face 2503 through the contact portion 2534; when the rotating part 25 rotates, the preset end face 2503 and the contact portion 2534 slide relative to each other.
[0075] Optionally, at least a portion of the contact portion 2534 is made of a flexible material, so that the contact portion 2534 is in flexible contact with the preset end surface 2503 rather than in hard contact.
[0076] Optionally, the contact portion 2534 is a cushion.
[0077] Optionally, the telescopic member 2531 includes a first body portion 25311 and a second body portion 25312; along the telescopic direction of the telescopic member 2531, the first body portion 25311 has a first end and a second end that are arranged oppositely, and the second body portion 25312 has a first end and a second end that are arranged oppositely; the first end of the first body portion 25311 is the first end of the telescopic member 2531, and the second end of the second body portion 25312 is the second end of the telescopic member 2531. The second end of the first body portion 25311 is connected to and penetrated in the first end of the second body portion 25312, and the first body portion 25311 and the second body portion 25312 are arranged to be relatively movable along the telescopic direction of the telescopic member 2531; or the first end of the second body portion 25312 is connected to and penetrated in the second end of the first body portion 25311, and the first body portion 25311 and the second body portion 25312 are arranged to be relatively movable along the telescopic direction of the telescopic member 2531.
[0078] Optionally, the first body portion 25311 is a rod-shaped structure, and the second body portion 25312 is a rod-shaped structure.
[0079] Optionally, the telescopic member 2531 is a telescopic rod.
[0080] In the present application, the support assembly 253 also includes a first elastic member 2535, the telescopic direction of the first elastic member 2535 is parallel to or the same as the telescopic direction of the telescopic member 2531; the first elastic member 2535 has a first end and a second end relatively arranged along its telescopic direction; the first end of the first elastic member 2535 is abutted or fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second leg 232.
[0081] When the second end of the first main body portion 25311 is connected to and inserted into the first end of the second main body portion 25312, the second end of the first elastic member 2535 is abutted or fixedly connected to the first end of the second main body portion 25312, and the first end and the second end of the first elastic member 2535 are the upper end and the lower end thereof, respectively.
[0082] When the first end of the second main body portion 25312 is connected to and inserted into the second end of the first main body portion 25311, the second end of the first elastic member 2535 is abutted or fixedly connected to the second end of the first main body portion 25311, and the first end and the second end of the first elastic member 2535 are the lower end and the upper end thereof, respectively.
[0083] Since the preset end surface 2503 is arranged at an angle, the first elastic member 2535 can provide elastic force to keep the second end of the abutting member 2532 in contact with the preset end surface 2503 during the rotation of the rotating portion 25 .
[0084] like Figure 3 As shown, taking a support assembly 253 as an example, with the support assembly 253 as a reference, during the process of the preset end surface 2503 rotating from the lower position to the higher position, the preset end surface 2503 will generate a thrust on the support assembly 253, so that the telescopic member 2531 can be contracted and the first elastic member 2535 is compressed; during the process of the preset end surface 2503 rotating from the higher position to the lower position, the compressed first elastic member 2535 is released, and the elastic force generated can extend the telescopic member 2531. In this way, during the rotation process of the rotating part 25, the second end of the abutting member 2532 is kept in contact with the preset end surface 2503.
[0085] Specifically, the telescopic member 2531 and the first elastic member 2535 form an elastic telescopic structure.
[0086] When the second end of the first body portion 25311 is connected to and inserted into the first end of the second body portion 25312 , the first elastic member 2535 is sleeved on the first body portion 25311 .
[0087] When the first end of the second body portion 25312 is connected to and inserted into the second end of the first body portion 25311 , the first elastic member 2535 is sleeved on the second body portion 25312 .
[0088] Optionally, the first elastic member 2535 is a spring or an elastic sleeve.
[0089] In the present application, a plurality of connection grooves 2321 are provided on the inner wall of the second leg portion 232, and the plurality of connection grooves 2321 are provided one-to-one correspondingly to the plurality of support assemblies 253. When the second end of the first body portion 25311 is connected to and inserted into the first end of the second body portion 25312, at least a portion of the first body portion 25311 of each support assembly 253 is located in the corresponding connection groove 2321, and at least a portion of the first elastic member 2535 of each support assembly 253 is located in the corresponding connection groove 2321; the first end of the first body portion 25311 of each support assembly 253 is connected and fixed to the inner wall of the corresponding connection groove 2321; the first end of the first elastic member 2535 of each support assembly 253 is abutted or fixedly connected to the inner wall of the corresponding connection groove 2321.
[0090] In the present application, each leg assembly 22 further includes a connecting portion 26 , and the first end of the inserting portion 24 is fixedly connected to the connecting portion 26 .
[0091] A mounting groove 2322 is provided on the inner wall of the second leg 232; at least a portion of the connecting portion 26 along the movement direction of the insertion portion 24 is located in the mounting groove 2322; a sliding groove 2323 is provided on one of the groove side walls of the mounting groove 2322 and the outer wall of the connecting portion 26, and a first sliding portion 261 is provided on the other; the sliding groove 2323 is extended along the movement direction of the insertion portion 24, so that when the insertion portion 24 moves along the extension direction of the support leg 23, the connecting portion 26 moves in the mounting groove 2322, and the first sliding portion 261 slides along the sliding groove 2323.
[0092] Optionally, the mounting groove 2322 is extended along the movement direction of the insertion portion 24 .
[0093] Optionally, the connecting portion 26 is a columnar structure, and the axial direction of the connecting portion 26 is parallel to or the same as the movement direction of the inserting portion 24 ; the sliding groove 2323 or the first sliding portion 261 is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the connecting portion 26 .
[0094] Optionally, the first arrangement of the first sliding portion 261 and the slide groove 2323 is: the first sliding portion 261 is a slide rod, and the extension direction of the slide rod is perpendicular to the movement direction of the insertion portion 24. Further, the slide groove 2323 and the first sliding portion 261 are both multiple, and the multiple slide grooves 2323 and the multiple first sliding portions 261 are arranged one by one. The multiple first sliding portions 261 are distributed along the circumference of the connecting portion 26, and the multiple slide grooves 2323 are distributed along the circumference of the connecting portion 26.
[0095] Optionally, a second arrangement of the first sliding portion 261 and the sliding groove 2323 is: the first sliding portion 261 is an annular flange, and the sliding groove 2323 is an annular groove.
[0096] Optionally, the first sliding portion 261 contacts the side wall of the slide groove 2323 , and the first sliding portion 261 is slidably arranged along the side wall of the slide groove 2323 , which is helpful to ensure the stable connection between the insertion portion 24 and the second leg portion 232 .
[0097] Optionally, along the movement direction of the insertion part 24, the slide groove 2323 has a top wall and a bottom wall that are relatively arranged; in this way, the first sliding part 261 can only slide between the top wall and the bottom wall of the slide groove 2323, which has a certain limiting effect on the movement range of the insertion part 24.
[0098] In the present application, the first leg 231 has a telescopic groove 2311, which extends to the second end of the first leg 231; the first end of the second leg 232 is inserted into the telescopic groove 2311; when the second leg 232 moves relative to the first leg 231 along the extension direction of the first leg 231, the first end of the second leg 232 moves in the telescopic groove 2311.
[0099] An elastic portion 271 is arranged inside the second leg 232, and the elastic portion 271 has a connecting end and a free end; the connecting end of the elastic portion 271 is fixedly connected to the second leg 232, and the free end of the elastic portion 271 is movably arranged along a preset direction, and the preset direction is perpendicular to the distribution direction of the connecting end and the free end of the elastic portion 271; an abutting portion 272 is arranged at the free end of the elastic portion 271, and part of the abutting portion 272 is located outside the second leg 232.
[0100] Normally, under the elastic force of the elastic portion 271, the abutting portion 272 abuts against the groove wall of the telescopic groove 2311, so that the second leg 232 and the first leg 231 are relatively fixed. When it is necessary to make the second leg 232 and the first leg 231 move relative to each other, a force along the extension direction of the support leg 23 is applied to the second leg 232 and / or the first leg 231, and the force causes the second leg 232 and the first leg 231 to move relative to each other, and in this process, the free end of the elastic portion 271 moves along a preset direction and in a direction away from the groove wall of the telescopic groove 2311, so that the second leg 232 and the first leg 231 can move relative to each other in the extension direction of the support leg 23. After the length of the support leg 23 is adjusted, the force applied to the second leg 232 and / or the first leg 231 disappears, and the free end of the elastic portion 271 returns to a state of abutting against the groove wall of the telescopic groove 2311, thereby restoring the second leg 232 and the first leg 231 to a relatively fixed state.
[0101] Optionally, the elastic portion 271 is made of PVC.
[0102] In the present application, optionally, a second elastic member 27 is provided in the second leg 232, and the second elastic member 27 includes two elastic portions 271, the connecting ends of the two elastic portions 271 of the second elastic member 27 are connected to each other, and the two elastic portions 271 of the second elastic member 27 are distributed along the circumference of the second leg 232; the second elastic member 27 is an integrated structure.
[0103] In the present application, optionally, a fixing column 273 is provided in the second leg 232, and the connecting end of the elastic part 271 is fixedly connected to the fixing column 273, so that the connecting end of the elastic part 271 is fixedly connected to the second leg 232 through the fixing column 273. That is, the connecting ends of the two elastic parts 271 of the second elastic member 27 are both fixedly connected to the fixing column 273.
[0104] Optionally, there are one or more second elastic members 27 , and the plurality of second elastic members 27 are distributed along the extension direction of the supporting leg 23 ; there are multiple fixing columns 273 , and the plurality of second elastic members 27 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of fixing columns 273 .
[0105] In the present application, a first mounting cavity 2324 and a preset opening communicating with the first mounting cavity 2324 are provided on the second leg 232, and the elastic portion 271 is provided in the first mounting cavity 2324; the abutting portion 272 is passed through the preset opening so that part of the abutting portion 272 is located outside the second leg 232.
[0106] Specifically, the second elastic member 27 is disposed in the first installation cavity 2324 ; when there are multiple second elastic members 27 , the multiple second elastic members 27 are all disposed in the first installation cavity 2324 .
[0107] Specifically, the second leg 232 is provided with an opening group, the opening group includes two preset openings, and the two abutting portions 272 of the second elastic member 27 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the two preset openings of the opening group. When there are multiple second elastic members 27, the second leg 232 is provided with multiple opening groups, and the multiple opening groups are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple second elastic members 27.
[0108] Specifically, the fixing column 273 is disposed in the first installation cavity 2324 ; when there are multiple fixing columns 273 , the multiple fixing columns 273 are all disposed in the first installation cavity 2324 .
[0109] In the present application, a protruding limiting portion is protruding on the groove wall of the telescopic groove 2311. When the abutting portion 272 abuts against the protruding limiting portion along the extension direction of the support leg 23, it limits the relative movement stroke of the second leg 232 and the first leg 231.
[0110] Optionally, when there are multiple second elastic members 27, the second elastic member 27 closest to the second end of the first leg 231 among the multiple second elastic members 27 is the bottom elastic member; when the abutment portion 272 of the bottom elastic member abuts against the protruding limiting portion along the extension direction of the support leg 23, it limits the relative movement stroke of the second leg 232 and the first leg 231.
[0111] Optionally, the protruding limiting portion is arranged at the second end of the first leg portion 231 .
[0112] In the present application, optionally, a second sliding portion 2325 is provided at the first end of the second leg portion 232 ; the second sliding portion 2325 contacts the slot wall of the telescopic slot 2311 , and the second sliding portion 2325 slides along the slot wall of the telescopic slot 2311 .
[0113] In the present application, the second leg 232 has a second mounting cavity 2326, and the driving mechanism, the supporting mechanism and the connecting part 26 are all arranged in the second mounting cavity 2326; the first end of the insertion part 24 is passed through the second mounting cavity 2326; when the insertion part 24 moves relative to the leg 23 along the extension direction of the leg 23, the first end of the insertion part 24 moves in the second mounting cavity 2326.
[0114] Specifically, the connecting groove 2321 and the mounting groove 2322 are arranged on the cavity wall of the second mounting cavity 2326. The sliding groove 2323 or the first sliding portion 261 is arranged on the cavity wall of the second mounting cavity 2326.
[0115] Specifically, the second installation cavity 2326 and the first installation cavity 2324 are provided independently of each other.
[0116] In the present application, the total station device further includes a recording board 30, which is disposed on a leg 23 of one of the leg assemblies 22; the recording board 30 is disposed so that the operator can record the measurement data during the measurement process. In this way, the operator can record the measurement data in a timely manner, which is conducive to improving the measurement efficiency.
[0117] Optionally, the recording plate 30 is connected and fixed to the supporting leg 23 via a clamp 31. That is, the clamp 31 is fixedly connected to the recording plate 30, and the clamp 31 clamps or hugs the supporting leg 23.
[0118] Optionally, the clamp 31 is connected to the first leg 231 or the second leg 232 .
[0119] Optionally, a positioning protrusion 311 is provided on one of the two connecting ends of the clamp 31 , and a positioning groove 312 is provided on the other end, and the positioning protrusion 311 is disposed in the positioning groove 312 , so that the two connecting ends of the clamp 31 are connected.
[0120] Optionally, the protruding surface of the positioning protrusion 311 is a curved surface or a part of a spherical surface.
[0121] Optionally, the fastener 313 is passed through the two connecting ends of the clamp 31 to lock and fix the two connecting ends of the clamp 31. For example, the fastener 313 is a bolt or a screw.
[0122] In the present application, the total station device also includes a sunshade 40, which is arranged above the total station body 10, so that when the total station device is used, the sunshade 40 can play a shading role, thereby allowing the operator to have a clear line of sight during measurement, thereby facilitating the operator to see the total station body 10 clearly.
[0123] Optionally, the sunshade 40 is arranged horizontally.
[0124] Specifically, the total station device further includes a support 41 , which is fixedly disposed on the total station body 10 , and the sunshade 40 is disposed on the support 41 .
[0125] Specifically, a mounting groove 11 is provided on the total station body 10 , and a mounting block 411 is provided on the support 41 , and the mounting block 411 is disposed in the mounting groove 11 .
[0126] Optionally, the assembly block 411 is a T-shaped structure, and the assembly groove 11 is a T-shaped groove.
[0127] Optionally, the sunshade 40 is a sun visor.
[0128] Optionally, the sunshade 40 is made of wood material.
[0129] Specifically, the support 41 and the total station body 10 are connected and fixed by the fixing piece 42; further, the first locking piece 421 is passed through the support 41 and the fixing piece 42 to make the support 41 and the fixing piece 42 relatively fixed; the second locking piece is passed through the fixing piece 42 and the total station body 10 to make the fixing piece 42 and the total station body 10 relatively fixed, thereby making the support 41 and the total station body 10 relatively fixed.
[0130] Optionally, the first locking member 421 is a bolt or a pin; the second locking member is a bolt or a pin.
[0131] Optionally, the fixing member 42 is made of stainless steel.
[0132] Optionally, the fixing member 42 is a plate-shaped structure.
[0133] In the present application, the total station device further includes a control panel 50 , which is disposed on the total station body 10 .
[0134] In the present application, the total station device further includes a guard portion 51, which is rotatably disposed on the control panel 50 around a fifth axis, so that the guard portion 51 has a covering state covering the control panel 50 and an open state away from the control panel 50. When the guard portion 51 is in the covering state, the guard portion 51 guards and protects the control panel 50.
[0135] Specifically, the size of the protection surface of the protection portion 51 matches the surface size of the control panel 50 .
[0136] Specifically, the total station device also includes a second connecting shaft 511, which is fixedly arranged on the control panel 50, and the protective part 51 is rotatably mounted on the second connecting shaft 511 around the central axis of the second connecting shaft 511; the central axis of the second connecting shaft 511 forms a fifth axis.
[0137] Specifically, a fixing buckle 52 is provided on one of the protective part 51 and the control panel 50, and a card slot 53 is provided on the other; when the protective part 51 is in a covering state, the fixing buckle 52 is carded in the card slot 53 to relatively fix the protective part 51 and the control panel 50.
[0138] Optionally, there are multiple fixing buckles 52 and multiple card slots 53, and the multiple fixing buckles 52 and the multiple card slots 53 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0139] Specifically, a docking block 54 is disposed on one of the protection part 51 and the control panel 50 , and a docking groove is disposed on the other one, and the docking block 54 is disposed in the docking groove, so that the protection part 51 and the control panel 50 are relatively fixed.
[0140] Optionally, the docking block 54 and the second connecting shaft 511 are respectively located on two opposite sides of the protection portion 51 .
[0141] Optionally, the protection part 51 is made of a transparent material, for example, a transparent PVC material.
[0142] Optionally, the protection portion 51 is a protection cover plate.
[0143] In the present application, a connection assembly 60 is provided between any two adjacent leg assemblies 22 along the circumference around the first axis; any two adjacent leg assemblies 22 are respectively the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly; the connection assembly 60 includes a first connector 61 and a second connector 62, the first end of the first connector 61 is fixedly connected to the leg 23 of the first leg assembly, the second end of the first connector 61 and the first end of the second connector 62 are hinged around the sixth axis, and the second end of the second connector 62 is fixedly connected to the leg 23 of the second leg assembly; the sixth axis is perpendicular to the first axis. When the multiple legs 23 are opened or retracted, the first connector 61 and the second connector 62 of the connection assembly 60 are unfolded or retracted.
[0144] Specifically, the connecting assembly 60 also includes a third connecting shaft 63, which passes through the second end of the first connecting body 61 and the first end of the second connecting body 62, and the second end of the first connecting body 61 and / or the first end of the second connecting body 62 are rotatably arranged around the third connecting shaft 63; the central axis of the third connecting shaft 63 forms a sixth axis.
[0145] Optionally, the first connector 61 is a rod-shaped structure, and the second connector 62 is a rod-shaped structure.
[0146] Optionally, the first end of the first connector 61 is fixedly connected to the first leg portion 231 of the leg 23 of the first leg assembly; the second end of the second connector 62 is fixedly connected to the first leg portion 231 of the leg 23 of the second leg assembly.
[0147] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:
[0148] In the total station device provided by the present invention, the total station device includes a total station body 10 and a support mechanism 20, the support mechanism 20 includes a support portion 21 and a plurality of leg assemblies 22; the total station body 10 is arranged on the support portion 21, so that the support mechanism 20 supports the total station body 10 through the support portion 21.
[0149] A plurality of leg assemblies 22 are arranged around the first axis; each leg assembly 22 includes a leg 23 and an insert 24 .
[0150] In each leg assembly 22, the first end of the leg 23 is hinged to the support portion 21 around the second axis so that the second end of the leg 23 is close to or away from the first axis; the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. During use, the second ends of the multiple legs 23 are all away from the first axis so that the multiple legs 23 are stably supported; the second ends of the multiple legs 23 are all close to the first axis so that the multiple legs 23 are folded.
[0151] In each leg assembly 22 , the second end of the leg 23 is telescopically arranged relative to the first end thereof along the extension direction of the leg 23 , so as to adjust the length of the leg 23 and further adjust the support height of the total station body 10 .
[0152] In each leg assembly 22, the insertion portion 24 has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other; the first end of the insertion portion 24 is connected to the inside of the second end of the leg 23, and the second end of the insertion portion 24 is used to extend from the second end of the leg 23, so that the second end of the insertion portion 24 is used to be inserted into the ground. During use, by inserting the second ends of the insertion portions 24 of multiple leg assemblies 22 into the ground, the multiple leg assemblies 22 are stably supported on the ground, so that the total station device as a whole is stably supported on the ground.
[0153] In each leg assembly 22 , the inserting portion 24 is movably disposed relative to the leg 23 along the extension direction of the leg 23 , so as to adjust the extension length of the inserting portion 24 , thereby enabling the inserting portion 24 to be stably inserted into the ground.
[0154] During the specific implementation process, the operator places the total station device on the ground and adjusts the extension length of the insertion portion 24 so that the second end of the insertion portion 24 is stably inserted into the ground, so that the total station device as a whole is stably supported on the ground to avoid the total station body 10 being tilted or unbalanced and affecting its measurement accuracy.
[0155] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.
[0156] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.
[0157] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A total station device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a total station body (10) and a support mechanism (20), wherein the support mechanism (20) comprises: A support portion (21), the total station body (10) being arranged on the support portion (21); A plurality of leg assemblies (22), the plurality of leg assemblies (22) being arranged around a first axis; each of the leg assemblies (22) comprising a leg (23) and an insertion portion (24); a first end of the leg (23) being hinged to the support portion (21) around a second axis so that the second end of the leg (23) is close to or away from the first axis; the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis; the second end of the leg (23) is telescopically arranged relative to the first end thereof along the extension direction of the leg (23); The insertion portion (24) has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other; the first end of the insertion portion (24) is connected to the inside of the second end of the support leg (23), and the second end of the insertion portion (24) is used to extend from the second end of the support leg (23) so as to be inserted into the ground; the insertion portion (24) is movably arranged relative to the support leg (23) along the extension direction of the support leg (23) so as to adjust the extension length of the insertion portion (24).
2. The total station device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting leg (23) comprises a first leg portion (231) and a second leg portion (232); the first end of the first leg portion (231) is the first end of the supporting leg (23), and the second end of the second leg portion (232) is the second end of the supporting leg (23); the first end of the second leg portion (232) is connected to the inside of the second end of the first leg portion (231), and the second leg portion (232) is movably arranged relative to the first leg portion (231) along the extension direction of the first leg portion (231) to achieve the extension and retraction of the supporting leg (23).
3. The total station device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the leg assemblies (22) further comprises a rotating portion (25), wherein the rotating portion (25) is arranged inside the second end of the second leg portion (232), and the rotating portion (25) is rotatably arranged around a third axis, wherein the extension direction of the third axis is parallel to or the same as the movement direction of the insertion portion (24); the rotating portion (25) is threadedly connected to the insertion portion (24) so that the rotating portion (25) drives the insertion portion (24) to move.
4. The total station device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Along the extension direction of the third axis, one end face of the rotating portion (25) is a preset end face (2503), and the preset end face (2503) is arranged at an acute angle with the third axis; Each of the leg assemblies (22) further comprises a plurality of support assemblies (253), wherein the plurality of support assemblies (253) are arranged in the second end of the second leg portion (232) and are distributed along the circumference of the preset end surface (2503); The support assembly (253) comprises a telescopic member (2531) and an abutment member (2532), wherein the telescopic direction of the telescopic member (2531) is parallel to or identical to the extension direction of the third axis; the telescopic member (2531) has a first end and a second end that are arranged oppositely along its telescopic direction; the abutment member (2532) has a first end and a second end that are arranged oppositely along the extension direction of the third axis, and the second end of the telescopic member (2531) is telescopically arranged relative to the first end; the first end of the telescopic member (2531) is connected and fixed to the inner wall of the second leg portion (232); The first end of the abutment member (2532) is hinged to the second end of the telescopic member (2531) around a fourth axis, and the fourth axis is perpendicular to the third axis; the second end of the abutment member (2532) contacts the preset end face (2503) so that when the rotating part (25) rotates, the preset end face (2503) and the second end of the abutment member (2532) slide relative to each other.
5. The total station device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The telescopic member (2531) comprises a first body portion (25311) and a second body portion (25312); along the telescopic direction of the telescopic member (2531), the first body portion (25311) has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other, and the second body portion (25312) has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other; the first end of the first body portion (25311) is the first end of the telescopic member (2531), and the second end of the second body portion (25312) is the second end of the telescopic member (2531); the first body portion (25311) and the second body portion (25312) are arranged to be relatively movable along the telescopic direction of the telescopic member (2531); The support assembly (253) also includes a first elastic member (2535), the telescopic direction of the first elastic member (2535) is parallel to or the same as the telescopic direction of the telescopic member (2531); the first elastic member (2535) has a first end and a second end that are relatively arranged along its telescopic direction; the first end of the first elastic member (2535) abuts or is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second leg (232); the second end of the first elastic member (2535) abuts or is fixedly connected to the first end of the second main body (25312), or the second end of the first elastic member (2535) abuts or is fixedly connected to the second end of the first main body (25311).
6. The total station device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the leg assemblies (22) further comprises a connecting portion (26), and the first end of the inserting portion (24) is fixedly connected to the connecting portion (26); A mounting groove (2322) is provided on the inner wall of the second leg (232), and at least a portion of the connecting portion (26) is located in the mounting groove (2322); a sliding groove (2323) is provided on one of the groove side walls of the mounting groove (2322) and the outer wall of the connecting portion (26), and a first sliding portion (261) is provided on the other; when the insertion portion (24) moves along the extension direction of the supporting leg (23), the first sliding portion (261) slides along the sliding groove (2323).
7. The total station device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first leg (231) has a telescopic slot (2311), and the first end of the second leg (232) is inserted into the telescopic slot (2311), so that the first end of the second leg (232) moves in the telescopic slot (2311); An elastic portion (271) is arranged inside the second leg portion (232), and the elastic portion (271) has a connecting end and a free end; the connecting end of the elastic portion (271) is fixedly connected to the second leg portion (232), and the free end of the elastic portion (271) is movably arranged along a preset direction, and the preset direction is perpendicular to the distribution direction of the connecting end and the free end of the elastic portion (271); an abutting portion (272) is arranged at the free end of the elastic portion (271), and part of the abutting portion (272) is located outside the second leg portion (232), so that the abutting portion (272) is used to abut against the groove wall of the telescopic groove (2311).
8. The total station device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second elastic member (27) is disposed in the second leg portion (232), the second elastic member (27) comprising two elastic portions (271), and the connecting ends of the two elastic portions (271) of the second elastic member (27) are connected to each other; There are one or more second elastic members (27); when there are multiple second elastic members (27), the multiple second elastic members (27) are distributed along the extension direction of the supporting leg (23).
9. The total station device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total station equipment also includes: a recording board (30) disposed on a leg (23) of one of the leg assemblies (22); and / or a sunshade (40) disposed above the total station body (10); and / or A control panel (50) is arranged on the total station body (10).
10. The total station device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total station equipment also includes: A control panel (50) is arranged on the total station body (10); The protection part (51) is rotatably arranged on the control panel (50) around a fifth axis, so that the protection part (51) has a covering state covering the control panel (50) and an open state away from the control panel (50).
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