Leveling assembly tripod and installation method thereof
By integrating leveling components on the tripod, using structures such as telescopic support rods, hydraulic telescopic rods and leveling shafts, the problem of inability to level on inclined or uneven ground is solved, and the horizontal position maintenance of surveying and mapping instruments and the accuracy of measurement results are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411912770.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-28
AI Technical Summary
When the ground is inclined or the ground is uneven, the tripod cannot perform leveling operations, resulting in the mapping instrument being unable to maintain the horizontal position, which in turn affects the accuracy of the measurement results.
A leveling component tripod is designed. By setting a telescopic support rod and a hydraulic telescopic rod at the bottom of the equipment mounting platform, and using a leveling shaft, leg tube, leveling screw sleeve, connecting screw sleeve and damping lock sleeve in the leveling component, the length adjustment of each leg of the tripod is achieved to ensure that the surveying and mapping instrument is in a horizontal position.
By adjusting the legs of the tripod, the horizontal position of the surveying and mapping instruments can be ensured on inclined or uneven ground, the accuracy of measurement results can be improved, and the operation is simple and fast, and it is suitable for complex testing sites.
Smart Images

Figure CN119532592A_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of tripods, and in particular to a tripod with a leveling component and a mounting method thereof. Background Art
[0002] At present, the application scenarios of instrument tripods are generally used as brackets, tripods or installation platforms for measuring instruments. In the three-point brackets, infrared search equipment tripods and high-load support platforms in engineering construction, various surveying and mapping instruments required for measurement, such as orientation, distance measurement, angle measurement, height measurement, mapping and photogrammetry, need tripods for surveying and mapping. Surveying and mapping instruments are instruments and devices designed and manufactured for surveying and mapping operations for data collection, processing, and output. In engineering surveying and mapping, the use of tripods makes it easier to place surveying and mapping instruments for surveying and mapping, making it more convenient when surveying and mapping.
[0003] With respect to the above-mentioned related technologies, the applicant has found that when the tripod is on a relatively inclined ground or the ground is uneven, it is impossible to perform a leveling operation to ensure that the surveying and mapping instrument is in a horizontal position, which leads to inaccurate measurement results of the surveying and mapping instrument. Summary of the invention
[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a tripod with a leveling component and an installation method thereof. When the tripod is on a relatively inclined ground or the ground is uneven, the leveling component is used to perform a leveling operation to adjust the length of each leg of the tripod to ensure that the surveying and mapping instrument is in a horizontal position, so as to achieve a horizontal placement of the measuring equipment and ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying and mapping instrument.
[0005] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above technical problems is as follows:
[0006] A tripod with a leveling component comprises an equipment carrying platform. A telescopic support rod is arranged at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform. The end of the telescopic support rod is hinged to the equipment carrying platform. A leveling component is arranged at one end of the telescopic support rod away from the equipment carrying platform.
[0007] Furthermore, the leveling assembly includes a leveling shaft and a leg tube, the leg tube is connected to the telescopic support rod, and a leveling screw sleeve, a connecting screw sleeve and a damping locking sleeve are provided between the leveling shaft and the leg tube. The two ends of the connecting screw sleeve are respectively threadedly connected to the leveling screw sleeve and the damping locking sleeve, and the leveling screw sleeve, the connecting screw sleeve and the damping locking sleeve are all sleeved on the leveling shaft.
[0008] Furthermore, a leveling bushing and a leveling compass are sleeved on the leveling shaft, the leveling bushing is threadedly connected to the leveling shaft and the leveling compass respectively, and the leveling compass is clamped with the leveling screw sleeve.
[0009] Furthermore, the internal thread of the leveling bushing is connected with a positioning screw, and the end of the positioning screw is in conflict with the leveling shaft.
[0010] Furthermore, a threaded hole is provided at a circumferential position of the leveling screw sleeve, and a top screw is provided in the threaded hole.
[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of through-going long grooves are provided at the circumferential position of the connecting screw sleeve, and the plurality of through-going long grooves are distributed in a staggered manner.
[0012] Furthermore, the end of the leveling shaft is threadedly connected with a leveling screw, and the leveling screw is placed inside the leg tube.
[0013] Furthermore, a stop sleeve is connected to the inner thread of the leg tube, and the stop sleeve is clamped with the damping locking sleeve.
[0014] Furthermore, a hydraulic telescopic rod is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform, the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod is hinged to the equipment carrying platform, and one end of the hydraulic telescopic rod away from the equipment carrying platform is hinged to the telescopic support rod.
[0015] A method for installing a tripod of a leveling assembly comprises the following steps:
[0016] Step 1: First, insert the connecting screw sleeve into the hole cavity of the leveling screw sleeve and the damping lock sleeve, and tighten them to form a kit;
[0017] Step 2: Screw the leveling bushing into the middle of the leveling shaft through the thread, and position it with the positioning screw, install the leveling compass, and lock it with the countersunk screw and the corresponding hole thread of the leveling bushing;
[0018] Step 3: Insert the stop sleeve and screw the kit into the leveling shaft through the thread. The kit is in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing. Then install the leveling screw and screw the stop sleeve into the leg tube.
[0019] In summary, compared with the prior art, the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] (1) When the ground is relatively inclined or uneven, use the leveling assembly to perform leveling operations and adjust the length of each leg of the tripod to ensure that the surveying and mapping instrument is in a horizontal position, so as to achieve the level placement of the measuring equipment and ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying and mapping instrument;
[0021] (2) The single use of the universal tripod has been improved. When the equipment is placed at a high level in complex test sites, manual adjustment and correction can be made through the adjustment components to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying and mapping instrument;
[0022] (3) The operation is simple, fast, and convenient, and the scalability is strong. The screw thread of the adjustment component can be fastened and installed at the end of the tripod or the foot position that needs to be leveled according to the needs. The adjustment component has strong processing technology and is easy to process and realize;
[0023] (4) The multiple support points of the tripod can be fine-tuned as required to achieve the required levelness and ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying and mapping instrument. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tripod in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the regulating component in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an adjustment component in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the adjustment component in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the kit in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the kit in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Equipment carrying platform; 2. Telescopic support rod; 3. Hydraulic telescopic rod; 4. Leveling assembly; 41. Leveling shaft; 42. Leveling bushing; 421. Positioning screw; 43. Leveling compass; 431. Countersunk screw; 44. Leveling screw sleeve; 45. Connecting screw sleeve; 46. Damping locking sleeve; 47. Stop sleeve; 48. Leveling screw; 49. Leg tube; 5. Level. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] The principles and features of the present invention are described below in conjunction with all the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0032] The embodiment of the invention discloses a leveling component tripod and an installation method thereof.
[0033] Reference Figure 1 A tripod with a leveling component includes an equipment carrying platform 1, a telescopic support rod 2 is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform 1, the end of the telescopic support rod 2 is hinged to the equipment carrying platform 1, and a leveling component 4 is provided at one end of the telescopic support rod 2 away from the equipment carrying platform 1. A hydraulic telescopic rod 3 is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform 1, the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod 3 is hinged to the equipment carrying platform 1, and the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod 3 away from the equipment carrying platform 1 is hinged to the telescopic support rod 2, and a level meter 5 is provided at the top of the equipment carrying platform 1.
[0034] Reference Figure 1The main components include: equipment carrying platform 1, telescopic support rod 2, hydraulic telescopic rod 3, leveling component 4 and spirit level 5. Leveling component 4 is a key component, and spirit level 5 can be spherical bubble shape or other structural shapes. Telescopic support rod 2 is composed of at least two telescopic rods, and the unfolding height can be designed according to needs.
[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The leveling assembly 4 includes a leveling shaft 41 and a leg tube 49. The leg tube 49 is connected to the telescopic support rod 2. A leveling screw sleeve 44, a connecting screw sleeve 45 and a damping lock sleeve 46 are provided between the leveling shaft 41 and the leg tube 49. The two ends of the connecting screw sleeve 45 are respectively threadedly connected to the leveling screw sleeve 44 and the damping lock sleeve 46. The leveling screw sleeve 44, the connecting screw sleeve 45 and the damping lock sleeve 46 are all sleeved on the leveling shaft 41.
[0036] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The leveling shaft 41 is sleeved with a leveling bushing 42 and a leveling compass 43. The leveling bushing 42 is threadedly connected to the leveling shaft 41 and the leveling compass 43 respectively, and the leveling compass 43 is clamped with the leveling screw sleeve 44. The leveling bushing 42 is internally threadedly connected with a positioning screw 421, and the end of the positioning screw 421 contacts the leveling shaft 41. The leveling screw sleeve 44 is provided with a threaded hole at a circumferential position, and a top screw is provided in the threaded hole. The leveling compass 43 is provided with a plurality of countersunk screws 431, and the leveling compass 43 is connected to the leveling bushing 42 through the countersunk screws 431.
[0037] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting screw sleeve 45 has a plurality of through long grooves at the circumference thereof, and the plurality of through long grooves are staggered. The end of the leveling shaft 41 is threadedly connected with a leveling screw 48, and the leveling screw 48 is placed inside the leg tube 49. The leg tube 49 is internally threadedly connected with a stopper sleeve 47, and the stopper sleeve 47 is clamped with the damping lock sleeve 46.
[0038] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The leveling assembly 4 is a core component, and its main parts include a leveling shaft 41, a positioning screw 421, a leveling bushing 42, a leveling compass 43, a leveling screw sleeve 44, a connecting screw sleeve 45, a damping lock sleeve 46, a stop sleeve 47, a leveling screw 48, and a leg tube 49.
[0039] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the material of the leveling shaft 41 is 45 steel, the front end is conical design, easy to support, the tail lathe turns the shaft M8×29 thread, the middle section turns the shaft M10×7 thread, and the top turns the M3 threaded hole for locking with the leveling screw 48 after the entire assembly is assembled.
[0040] Reference Figure 3 The positioning screw 421 is used to lock the leveling bushing 42 and the leveling shaft 41 to prevent them from loosening.
[0041] Reference Figure 4 The material of the leveling bushing 42 is 45 steel, flange-shaped, and has M2.5 threaded holes evenly distributed around it for thread fastening with the leveling compass 43.
[0042] Reference Figure 4 The material of the leveling compass 43 is aluminum 6061-H112, and the "up" or "down" of the adjustment component can be adjusted by turning it left or right by hand.
[0043] Reference Figure 5 The material of the leveling screw sleeve 44 is 45 steel. The front end of the leveling screw sleeve 44 has a "V"-shaped bevel, and the bevel angle is 20°, which is the same as the bevel angle of the connecting screw sleeve 45. The rear end of the leveling screw sleeve 44 is an M14 internal thread, which is locked with the M14 external thread of the damping lock sleeve 46. There are 3 M2 threaded holes evenly distributed around the circumference for installing M2 top screws, which is a coordinated anti-loosening design to prevent the leveling screw sleeve 44, the connecting screw sleeve 45 and the damping lock sleeve 46 from loosening.
[0044] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connecting screw sleeve 45 is made of brass, with V-shaped bevels cut at both ends, a bevel angle of 20°, an inner sleeve thread M8, and 4 staggered long grooves evenly milled around the circumference, which are used to "hoop" the leveling shaft 41 during the "raising" and "lowering" processes of the connecting screw sleeve 45.
[0045] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The damping lock sleeve 46 is made of 45 steel, and the front end of the damping lock sleeve 46 is an M14 external thread. The inner rear of the damping lock sleeve 46 is designed with a "V"-shaped bevel, and the bevel angle is 20°, which is the same as the bevel angle of the connecting screw sleeve 45. The rear end of the damping lock sleeve 46 is designed with a flange protrusion for positioning. It is locked with the external thread M14 of the damping lock sleeve 46.
[0046] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The stopper sleeve 47 is made of aluminum 6061-H112, and the front end of the stopper sleeve 47 is a hexagonal nut type, which is convenient for tool locking. The front end of the stopper sleeve 47 is designed with a flange sink groove for the damping lock sleeve 46 to sink. Its main function is to limit the leveling screw sleeve 44, the connecting screw sleeve 45 and the damping lock sleeve 46 from sliding along the thread of the leveling shaft 41, and play a stopper role. The rear end of the stopper sleeve 47 is turned with M24×1 thread to match the thread of the leg tube 49 for installation.
[0047] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The material of the leveling screw 48 is 45 steel, and its main function is to penetrate the leveling component 4 to play a positioning role, and to cooperate with the thread of the leveling shaft 41 to fix it.
[0048] Reference Figures 1 to 6 , a method for installing a tripod of a leveling assembly, comprising the following steps:
[0049] Step 1: First, install the connecting screw sleeve 45 into the hole cavity of the leveling screw sleeve 44 and the damping lock sleeve 46, and tighten them to form a set;
[0050] Step 2: Screw the leveling bushing 42 into the middle of the leveling shaft 41 through threads, and position it with the positioning screw 421, install the leveling compass 43, and lock it with the countersunk screw 431 and the corresponding hole thread of the leveling bushing 42;
[0051] Step 3: Insert the stop sleeve 47 and screw the set into the leveling shaft 41 through threads. The set is located in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing 42. Then install the leveling screw 48 and screw the stop sleeve 47 into the leg tube 49 through threads.
[0052] The key parts are assembled into a leveling screw sleeve 44, a connecting screw sleeve 45 and a damping lock sleeve 46. The connecting screw sleeve 45 is first installed in the hole cavity, tightened, and a set is formed. After the set is formed, the peripheral holes are loaded with positioning screws 421 for positioning the connecting screw sleeve 45 to prevent it from coming out of the damping lock sleeve 46 and the leveling screw sleeve 44.
[0053] The order of installing other parts is as follows: first screw the leveling bushing 42 into the middle section of the leveling shaft 41 M10×7 thread, and use the positioning screw 421 to position it to prevent it from rotating. Install the leveling compass 43 and use the countersunk screw 431 M3×6 to lock the corresponding hole thread of the leveling bushing 42.
[0054] Then insert the stop sleeve 47 (M24×1), and screw the assembled kit (leveling screw sleeve 44, connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46) in the previous process into the leveling shaft 41 through the M8×29 thread, install the leveling shaft 41 screw, and screw the stop sleeve 47 (M24×1) into the leg tube 49.
[0055] During the assembly process, it is important to place the set (leveling screw sleeve 44 , connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46 ) in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing 42 .
[0056] The adjustable stroke distance is described as follows: the leveling shaft 41 of the leveling component 4 has M8×29 thread, the screw thread length is 29mm, the key kit (leveling screw sleeve 44, connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46) is 20mm long, and the adjustable leveling height of the adjustment component is 0-9mm.
[0057] The implementation principle of a leveling component tripod and an installation method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention is as follows:
[0058] Earlier the connecting screw sleeve 45 is loaded into the bore, tightened, and formed into a set. After forming the set, the peripheral hole is loaded with set screws 421 to be used for positioning the connecting screw sleeve 45 to prevent it from coming out of the damping lock sleeve 46 and the leveling screw sleeve 44.
[0059] The other parts are installed in the following order: first, screw the leveling bushing 42 into the middle thread of the leveling shaft 41 through the thread, and use the positioning screw 421 to position it to prevent it from rotating. Install the leveling compass 43 and use the countersunk screw 431 to lock the corresponding hole thread of the leveling bushing 42.
[0060] Then insert the stop sleeve 47, and screw the assembled set (leveling screw sleeve 44, connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46) in the previous process into the leveling shaft 41 through threads, install the screws of the leveling shaft 41, and screw the stop sleeve 47 into the leg tube 49 through threads.
[0061] During the assembly process, it is important to place the set (leveling screw sleeve 44 , connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46 ) in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing 42 .
[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A tripod with a leveling assembly, characterized in that: The device comprises an equipment mounting platform (1), wherein a telescopic support rod (2) is provided at the bottom of the equipment mounting platform (1), the end of the telescopic support rod (2) is hinged to the equipment mounting platform (1), and a leveling component (4) is provided at one end of the telescopic support rod (2) away from the equipment mounting platform (1).
2. A leveling assembly tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leveling assembly (4) comprises a leveling shaft (41) and a leg tube (49), wherein the leg tube (49) is connected to the telescopic support rod (2), and a leveling screw sleeve (44), a connecting screw sleeve (45) and a damping lock sleeve (46) are arranged between the leveling shaft (41) and the leg tube (49), and the two ends of the connecting screw sleeve (45) are respectively threadedly connected to the leveling screw sleeve (44) and the damping lock sleeve (46), and the leveling screw sleeve (44), the connecting screw sleeve (45) and the damping lock sleeve (46) are all sleeved on the leveling shaft (41).
3. A leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: The leveling shaft (41) is sleeved with a leveling bushing (42) and a leveling compass (43); the leveling bushing (42) is threadedly connected to the leveling shaft (41) and the leveling compass (43) respectively; and the leveling compass (43) is clamped with a leveling screw sleeve (44).
4. A leveling assembly tripod according to claim 3, characterized in that: The leveling bushing (42) is internally threadedly connected with a positioning screw (421), and the end of the positioning screw (421) is in contact with the leveling shaft (41).
5. A leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: A threaded hole is provided at a circumferential position of the leveling screw sleeve (44), and a top screw is provided in the threaded hole.
6. A leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of through-going long grooves are provided at the circumference of the connecting screw sleeve (45), and the plurality of through-going long grooves are distributed in a staggered manner.
7. A leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the leveling shaft (41) is threadedly connected with a leveling screw (48), and the leveling screw (48) is placed inside the leg tube (49).
8. A leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: The leg tube (49) is internally threadedly connected with a stop sleeve (47), and the stop sleeve (47) is clamped with the damping lock sleeve (46).
9. The leveling assembly tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic telescopic rod (3) is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform (1), the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod (3) is hinged to the equipment carrying platform (1), and the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod (3) away from the equipment carrying platform (1) is hinged to the telescopic support rod (2).
10. A method for installing a tripod of a leveling assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The steps include: Step 1: first, insert the connecting screw sleeve (45) into the hole cavity of the leveling screw sleeve (44) and the damping lock sleeve (46), and tighten them to form a set; Step 2: Screw the leveling bushing (42) into the middle of the leveling shaft (41) through a thread, and position it with a positioning screw (421), install the leveling compass (43), and use a countersunk screw (431) to lock the corresponding hole thread of the leveling bushing (42); Step 3: Insert the stopper sleeve (47) and screw the sleeve into the leveling shaft (41) through the thread. The sleeve is located in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing (42). Then install the leveling screw (48) and screw the stopper sleeve (47) into the leg tube (49).