Device for preventing insects from entering tipping bucket rain gauge

Abstract

The invention discloses a device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge, which is characterized by comprising an induction type self-sealing assembly mounted at a water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and a mounting assembly capable of connecting the induction type self-sealing assembly with the tipping bucket rain gauge, according to the tipping bucket rain gauge, through the induction type self-sealing assembly, when the tipping bucket rain gauge is placed outside, the flow guide plugging piece can plug the water inlet of the rain gauge, insects from the outside are effectively blocked outside the rain gauge, the flow guide plugging piece which is obliquely arranged can guide rainwater into the water guide channel in the induction part, and therefore the rain gauge is prevented from being damaged. According to the tipping bucket rain gauge, the flow sensing device senses the flow of rainwater, and after the flow meets the condition, the master control module controls the driving device to move so as to promote the flow guide blocking piece to move, so that the water inlet of the rain gauge is exposed, rainwater collection is completed, and insects are effectively prevented from entering the tipping bucket rain gauge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of meteorological instruments, in particular to a device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge. Background Art

[0002] The tipping bucket rain gauge is a meteorological instrument that measures the amount of rainfall per unit time through a mechanical structure and an electronic signal transmission device. It has multiple tipping buckets inside that can flip over after receiving a certain amount of rainwater. The tipping bucket rain gauge is named after this. It is often used to measure precipitation and precipitation intensity in meteorological stations, hydrological stations, agriculture, forestry and other relevant departments. It can also be used for flood control, water supply scheduling and other purposes.

[0003] During use, the existing tipping bucket rain gauge, because its opening faces upward and needs to receive rainwater, will try to avoid the opening of the rain gauge being blocked by foreign objects. After a long period of operation, insects are likely to enter the inside of the tipping bucket rain gauge, which will cause more dirt inside the tipping bucket rain gauge, affecting its accuracy and normal use.

[0004] To prevent insects from entering the rain gauge, people often set a mesh structure that can filter out insects at the water inlet of the rain gauge. However, during long-term use, if leaves or other debris falls into the filter, it will cause the filter to be blocked, affecting the water intake of the rain gauge and causing errors in subsequent rainfall detection. Summary of the invention

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge, comprising:

[0007] An inductive self-sealing assembly, comprising a diversion and blocking portion capable of blocking a water inlet of a tipping bucket rain gauge, a sensing portion capable of sensing rainwater flow upstream of the diversion and blocking portion, a control portion capable of controlling the diversion and blocking portion, and a main control module capable of receiving an output signal of the sensing portion and controlling the control portion;

[0008] The installation component is installed at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge and can connect the inductive self-sealing port to the tipping bucket rain gauge.

[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can also be improved as follows.

[0010] Furthermore, the installation assembly includes a connecting mechanism arranged at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and a filter element arranged on the surface of the connecting mechanism and capable of filtering the water flow entering the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism is an annular structure as a whole, and a slot matching the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge is provided on its surface.

[0012] Furthermore, the diversion and blocking portion includes a diversion and blocking piece capable of blocking the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, the bottom of the diversion and blocking piece can block the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and the top of the diversion and blocking piece is provided with an inclined slope.

[0013] Furthermore, the control unit includes a mounting piece that can be docked with a connecting mechanism at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, a movable hinge connecting the mounting piece and the diversion and blocking piece, and a linear drive device arranged on the mounting piece that can drive the diversion and blocking piece as a whole to move around the rotating axis of the movable hinge.

[0014] Furthermore, the sensing part includes a flow guide member arranged on the mounting member, and a flow sensing device arranged on the flow guide member, a water guiding channel for guiding water is arranged inside the flow guide member, and the flow sensing device is located inside the water guiding channel.

[0015] Furthermore, the inclination direction of the water guide channel inside the guide member is consistent with the inclination direction of the guide blocking member, and the surface of the guide blocking member is provided with a guide plate capable of guiding the water flow to the water inlet of the water guide channel in the guide member.

[0016] Furthermore, a flow blocking member capable of guiding water flowing down from the surface of the flow guiding and blocking member into the flow guiding member is provided on the surface of the mounting member opposite to the lowest inclined point of the flow guiding and blocking member.

[0017] Furthermore, the main control module is arranged on the surface of the mounting part, and a photovoltaic panel is arranged on the top of the flow guide and blocking part, and the photovoltaic panel can transmit the generated electric energy to the main control module.

[0018] Furthermore, the output end of the linear drive device is connected to the guide and blocking member via a connecting member, and an end of the linear drive device away from the driving end is provided with a supporting reinforcement mechanism for supporting the linear drive device.

[0019] Beneficial Effects

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an inductive self-sealing component. When the tipping bucket rain gauge is placed outside, the diversion plugging piece can block the water inlet of the rain gauge, effectively blocking insects from the outside outside the rain gauge. When it rains, the inclined diversion plugging piece can guide rainwater to the inside of the water guide channel in the sensing part, and the flow sensing device senses the flow of rainwater. After the flow meets the conditions, the main control module controls the activity of the driving device to prompt the activity of the diversion plugging piece, thereby exposing the water inlet of the rain gauge, completing the collection of rainwater, effectively preventing insects from entering the tipping bucket rain gauge, and also being able to collect rainwater in time when it rains, avoiding the accuracy of rainfall measurement caused by blocking insects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top-sectional structure of the invention;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at C in the middle;

[0028] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0029] 1. Inductive self-sealing assembly; 11. Diversion and sealing part; 111. Diversion and sealing part; 112. Photovoltaic panel; 12. Sensing part; 121. Diversion part; 122. Flow sensing device; 13. Control part; 131. Mounting part; 132. Active hinge; 133. Linear drive device; 14. Main control module; 15. Flow blocking part; 16. Support and reinforcement mechanism; 2. Mounting assembly; 21. Connection mechanism; 22. Filter element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Several embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0031] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0033] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0034] It should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or are the orientation or positional relationship in which the technical product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present technology and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present technology. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0035] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0036] Embodiment 1:

[0037] See also Figure 1-6The present embodiment discloses a device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge, characterized in that it comprises an inductive self-sealing component 1 installed at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and a mounting component 2 capable of connecting the inductive self-sealing component 1 to the rain gauge.

[0038] Specifically, the inductive self-sealing component 1 includes a diversion and blocking part 11 capable of blocking the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, a sensing part 12 capable of sensing the rainwater flow upstream of the diversion and blocking part 11, a control part 13 capable of controlling the diversion and blocking part 11, and a main control module 14 capable of receiving an output signal of the sensing part 12 and controlling the control part 13. When it is not raining, the diversion and blocking part 11 can block the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and when it is raining, the sensing part 12 can sense the flow of rainwater. After the rainwater flow is qualified, the control part 13 controls the diversion and blocking part 11 to open as a whole to expose the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, thereby facilitating the smooth entry of rainwater into the tipping bucket rain gauge, thereby ensuring that insects do not enter the rain gauge while ensuring smooth measurement of rainfall.

[0039] Embodiment 2:

[0040] Different from Example 1, the installation component 2 provided in this embodiment can facilitate the removal of the diversion sealing part 11 from the tipping bucket rain gauge. Specifically, the installation component 2 is provided at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and can connect the inductive self-sealing port to the tipping bucket rain gauge. The installation component 2 includes a connecting mechanism 21 provided at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and a filter element 22 provided on the surface of the connecting mechanism 21 and capable of filtering the water flow entering the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge. The filter element 22 can be a frame structure with a filter screen installed inside, and the connecting mechanism 21 is annular in structure as a whole, and a card slot compatible with the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge is provided on its surface, such as Figure 1 As shown, the connecting mechanism 21 can be mounted on the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge. At the same time, an annular platform is provided on the surface of the connecting mechanism 21 for installing the diversion plugging member 111.

[0041] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the diversion and blocking portion 11 includes a diversion and blocking piece 111 which can block the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge. The bottom of the diversion and blocking piece 111 can block the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and the top of the diversion and blocking piece 111 is provided with an inclined slope. The diversion and blocking piece 111 as a whole can be a hollow block structure with an inclined top, which can facilitate the movement of the diversion piece and also realize the diversion of rainwater.

[0042] The control part 13 includes a mounting part 131 capable of docking with the connecting mechanism 21 at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, a movable hinge 132 connecting the mounting part 131 and the diversion and blocking part 111, and a driving device arranged on the mounting part 131 and capable of driving the diversion and blocking part 111 as a whole to move around the rotating axis of the movable hinge 132, wherein the driving device can be a hydraulic cylinder, which can directly control the opening and closing of the diversion and blocking part 111 by telescoping, and the mounting part 131 can also be an annular structure, and a card block and a card slot that can be connected to the connecting mechanism 21 are provided between its bottom and the connecting mechanism 21. When the user does not need to use the device or needs to inspect and replace the device, the user can directly remove the diversion and blocking part 11 from the tipping bucket rain gauge as a whole, which is convenient for subsequent operation and use.

[0043] Embodiment 3:

[0044] Different from Example 2, this embodiment discloses a sensing part 12 capable of sensing the amount of rainfall. Specifically, the sensing part 12 includes a flow guide 121 arranged on the mounting part 131, and a flow sensing device 122 arranged on the flow guide 121, wherein the flow guide 121 can be an arc-shaped block structure, and a water guide channel for guiding water is provided inside the flow guide 121, and the flow sensing device 122 is located inside the water guide channel. The flow sensing device 122 can be a common flow meter, which can monitor the flow of rainwater passing through the water guide channel. After the rainwater flow reaches the standard, the control part 13 can control the backflow blocking part to cause it to move and expose the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, thereby facilitating the subsequent entry of rainwater.

[0045] Embodiment 4:

[0046] Different from Example 3, please refer to Figure 1-2 In order to ensure that rainwater flowing down from the guide sealing member 111 can smoothly enter the water guide channel of the guide member 121 and flow out from the water guide channel, the inclination direction of the water guide channel inside the guide member 121 is consistent with the inclination direction of the guide sealing member 111. At the same time, the surface of the guide sealing member 111 is provided with a guide plate 17 that can guide the water flow to the water inlet of the water guide channel in the guide member 121.

[0047] At the same time, in order to prevent rainwater flowing down from the water guiding sealing member from passing through the water guiding channel due to inertia, a flow blocking member 15 is provided on the surface opposite to the lowest inclination point of the mounting member 131 and the flow guiding sealing member 111, which can guide the water flowing down from the surface of the flow guiding sealing member 111 into the flow guiding member 121. The flow blocking member 15 can be a block structure with a slope, which can limit the flow direction of rainwater.

[0048] At the same time, the main control module 14 is arranged on the surface of the mounting part 131. The main control module 14 is a common main control device in the prior art. In order to provide power to the main control module 14, a photovoltaic panel 112 is provided on the top of the diversion sealing part 111. The photovoltaic panel 112 can transmit the generated electric energy to the main control module 14, avoiding the need to connect an additional power supply to the main control module 14. The main control module 14 can also transmit electric energy to the driving device and the sensing part 12, so as to provide electric energy for the entire device.

[0049] Considering that the linear drive device 133 can only push the diversion plugging member 111 in a linear manner, in order to ensure that the diversion plugging member 111 can be opened and closed smoothly, the output end of the linear drive device 133 is connected to the diversion plugging member 111 through a connecting member, and the connecting member can be as follows: Figure 4 The chain or soft connector shown is used to compensate for the position difference generated when the linear drive device 133 and the flow guide and blocking member 111 move.

[0050] A support reinforcement mechanism 16 is provided at the bottom of the linear drive device 133. The support reinforcement mechanism 16 may be a columnar structure or may be connected to the ground to become a pillar supporting the linear drive device 133 and the ground, thereby avoiding the situation where the overall device is not stable enough due to the heavy overall weight of the linear drive device 133.

[0051] In the description of this technology, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this technology can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge, characterized in that: include: An inductive self-sealing assembly (1) comprises a diversion and blocking portion (11) capable of blocking a water inlet of a tipping bucket rain gauge, a sensing portion (12) capable of sensing the flow of rainwater upstream of the diversion and blocking portion (11), a control portion (13) capable of controlling the diversion and blocking portion (11), and a main control module (14) capable of receiving an output signal of the sensing portion (12) and controlling the control portion (13); The installation component (2) is arranged at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge and can connect the inductive self-sealing port with the tipping bucket rain gauge.

2. A device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (2) comprises a connecting mechanism (21) arranged at the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and a filter (22) arranged on the surface of the connecting mechanism (21) and capable of filtering water flowing into the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge.

3. A device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (21) is annular in structure as a whole, and a slot matching the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge is provided on its surface.

4. A device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion and blocking portion (11) comprises a diversion and blocking piece (111) capable of blocking the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, the bottom of the diversion and blocking piece (111) can block the water inlet of the tipping bucket rain gauge, and the top of the diversion and blocking piece (111) is provided with an inclined slope.

5. The device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit (13) comprises a mounting member (131) capable of docking with a connecting mechanism (21) at a water inlet of a tipping bucket rain gauge, a movable hinge (132) connecting the mounting member (131) and a flow diversion and blocking member (111), and a linear drive device (133) disposed on the mounting member (131) capable of driving the flow diversion and blocking member (111) as a whole to move around a rotating axis of the movable hinge (132).

6. A device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing part (12) comprises a flow guide member (121) arranged on a mounting member (131), and a flow sensing device (122) arranged on the flow guide member (121); a water guiding channel for guiding water is provided inside the flow guide member (121); and the flow sensing device (122) is located inside the water guiding channel.

7. A device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclination direction of the water guide channel inside the guide member (121) is consistent with the inclination direction of the guide plugging member (111), and a guide plate (17) capable of guiding water flow to the water inlet of the water guide channel in the guide member (121) is provided on the surface of the guide plugging member (111).

8. The device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the mounting member (131) opposite to the lowest inclined point of the flow guiding and blocking member (111) is provided with a flow blocking member (15) capable of guiding water flowing down from the surface of the flow guiding and blocking member (111) into the flow guiding member (121).

9. The device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control module (14) is arranged on the surface of the mounting member (131), and a photovoltaic panel (112) is arranged on the top of the flow guiding and blocking member (111), and the photovoltaic panel (112) can transmit the generated electric energy to the main control module (14).

10. The device for preventing insects from entering a tipping bucket rain gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the linear drive device (133) is connected to the flow guide and blocking member (111) via a connecting member, and a support reinforcement mechanism (16) for supporting the linear drive device (133) is provided at one end of the linear drive device (133) away from the driving end.

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