Hydrological monitoring device based on Internet of Things

By using an automatic adjustment of the orientation and buffer mechanism of the photovoltaic panel in the hydrological monitoring device, the problem of single fixing method of photovoltaic equipment and easy deformation of the floating structure is solved, and efficient energy conversion and device floating stability are achieved.

CN120171698APending Publication Date: 2025-06-20HUNAN PROVINCIAL WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER SURVEY & DESIGN INST GENERAL INST
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Application Number
CN202510271603.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-09
Publication Date
2025-06-20

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Technical Problem

When the existing hydrological monitoring devices ensure real-time data transmission, the fixed method of photovoltaic equipment is single, making it difficult to adjust the position of the photovoltaic panels, affecting the energy conversion efficiency; at the same time, the floating structure is easily deformed by external impact when floating on the water surface, affecting the floating stability of the device.

Method used

A hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things is designed, using components such as main floating blocks, counterweight blocks, adjustment mechanisms and buffer mechanisms. The photovoltaic panel is driven to automatically adjust the orientation through a rotating motor to improve the energy conversion efficiency; at the same time, the buffer spring and sliding groove structure provide buffering to stabilize the floating body.

Benefits of technology

The efficient energy conversion of photovoltaic panels is realized, and the automatic adjustment of the direction of the photovoltaic panels is improved. The buffer mechanism effectively avoids deformation of the floating body and ensures the floating stability of the device.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a hydrologic monitoring device based on the Internet of Things, which comprises a main body floating block, balancing weights, a monitoring assembly, a supporting table, an adjusting mechanism, a buffer mechanism, a top bracket, a photovoltaic panel, an anchoring chain and a signal lamp, and is characterized in that the balancing weights are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the main body floating block, and flow velocity sensor bodies in the monitoring assembly are arranged on the balancing weights; an anchoring chain is arranged in the center of the bottom of the main body floating block; hydrological data are collected through the monitoring assembly, and data interaction with a connection layer of the Internet of Things is carried out through the signal sending end and the Internet of Things docking assembly, so that the hydrological data are monitored based on the Internet of Things, and a water conservancy department is assisted in knowing a spatial and temporal distribution rule of water resources; electric energy is provided for the device through the arranged photovoltaic panel, the adjusting mechanism automatically adjusts the orientation of the photovoltaic panel, and the energy conversion efficiency is guaranteed. The floating body is prevented from being deformed due to impact through the buffer mechanism, and the floating stability of the device is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of hydrological monitoring, and particularly relates to a hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things. Background Art

[0002] Hydrological monitoring is a process of observing and analyzing various hydrological elements of natural water bodies. Hydrological monitoring can provide detailed information about the amount of water resources, including the flow velocity of surface water (rivers, lakes, etc.) and the storage of groundwater; through long-term monitoring of elements such as river water level, flow velocity, and groundwater level, the water conservancy department can accurately understand the spatio-temporal distribution law of water resources. According to the results of hydrological monitoring, targeted water resource protection measures can be formulated. Existing hydrological monitoring devices can basically meet the daily use requirements, but there are still certain deficiencies. First, in order to ensure real-time data transmission, a photovoltaic device needs to be installed on the device to store electrical energy and reduce power consumption. However, the fixing method of the photovoltaic device is single, and it is difficult to adjust the position of the photovoltaic panel during use, which affects the energy conversion efficiency; second, for floating monitoring devices placed on water bodies, most of them need to be installed on floating bodies. However, a single floating body structure is prone to deformation of the floating body due to external impacts during floating on the water surface, which affects the floating stability of the device;

[0003] For example, the invention patent published with the application number 202222995654.5 discloses a hydrological monitoring device, which discloses that a protection mechanism is fixed on the support main board. The protection mechanism includes a protection baffle, an elastic band is connected to the protection baffle, the other end of the elastic band is connected to an upper shielding cover, and a first connecting bearing is connected between the upper shielding cover and the column; a knocking mechanism is arranged on the column, and the knocking mechanism includes a rotating support column, an elastic connecting rope is connected to the rotating support column, and the other end of the elastic connecting rope is fixedly connected to a knocking ball; in the above invention, an additional driving structure is used to drive the protection mechanism, which not only causes energy waste during use, but also the built-in power structure will cause the floating body to generate an active deflection force in the water body, affecting the detection accuracy of the sensor installed in the device; Therefore, it is very necessary to design a hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things, which is used to solve the problems that in order to ensure real-time data transmission, existing hydrological monitoring devices need to install photovoltaic devices on the devices to store electrical energy and reduce power consumption. However, the fixing method of the photovoltaic device is single, and it is difficult to adjust the position of the photovoltaic panel during use, which affects the energy conversion efficiency; and most of the monitoring devices are installed on floating bodies, and are prone to deformation of the floating body due to external impacts during floating on the water surface, which affects the floating stability of the device.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things, including a main floating block, a counterweight block, a monitoring component, a support platform, an adjustment mechanism, a buffer mechanism, a top bracket, a photovoltaic panel, an anchor chain, a mounting bracket, and a signal lamp. Counterweight blocks are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the main floating block, and a flow velocity sensor body in the monitoring component is arranged on the counterweight block. An anchor chain is arranged at the center of the bottom of the main floating block. A support platform is arranged on the top of the main floating block, and a top bracket is arranged on the top of the support platform. Connecting columns in the adjustment mechanism are arranged in grooves symmetrically opened on both sides of the top bracket. A support arm is rotatably connected to the connecting column. A rotary motor is embedded in a groove opened at one end of the support arm. The output end of the rotary motor is provided with a connecting piece, and the connecting piece is fixedly connected to a flipping sleeve. A photovoltaic panel is arranged on the top of the flipping sleeve. Sliding grooves in the buffer mechanism are symmetrically opened on the side wall of the main floating block. A support rod is slidably connected in the sliding groove, and the support rod is fixed to an outer bracket.

[0006] As a further technical solution of the present invention:

[0007] The monitoring component is composed of a flow velocity sensor body, a wind speed sensor body, a temperature sensor, and a signal sending end. The signal sending end is fixed on one side of the top of the top bracket.

[0008] The adjustment mechanism is composed of a connecting column, a support arm, a rotary motor, a connecting piece, a flipping sleeve, a cushion block, a jacking cylinder, and a jacking head. The flipping sleeve is rotatably connected to the support arm.

[0009] The cushion block is fixedly welded at the center of the bottom of the top bracket. Jacking cylinders are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the cushion block. The output end of the jacking cylinder is provided with a jacking head, and the jacking head is attached to the support arm.

[0010] An installation bracket is arranged at the center of the top of the top bracket. A wind speed sensor body is sleeved on the installation bracket. A circuit board in the Internet of Things docking component is embedded in the top bracket. The Internet of Things docking component is composed of a circuit board, a data receiving module, a clock marking module, a central processing module, an Internet of Things docking module, a built-in backup module, and a feedback sending module. The data receiving module, the clock marking module, and the central processing module are respectively arranged on one side of the top of the circuit board. The Internet of Things docking module, the built-in backup module, and the feedback sending module are respectively arranged on the other side of the top of the circuit board. The feedback sending module is controllably connected to the signal sending end. The data receiving module is respectively controllably connected to the flow velocity sensor body, the wind speed sensor body, and the temperature sensor. The data receiving module is controllably connected to the clock marking module. The clock marking module is controllably connected to the central processing module. The central processing module is respectively controllably connected to the Internet of Things docking module, the built-in backup module, and the feedback sending module.

[0011] The buffer mechanism consists of a sliding groove, a support rod, an outer bracket and a buffer spring. A buffer spring is arranged between the outer bracket and the main body floating block.

[0012] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a temperature sensor is arranged on one side of the bottom of the mounting frame, and a signal lamp is arranged at the center of the top of the mounting frame.

[0013] The advantages of a hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things provided by the present invention are as follows:

[0014] The flow velocity sensor body carried on the counterweight block is used to detect the water flow velocity data in the water body. At the same time, the wind speed sensor body and the temperature sensor detect the wind speed and temperature data and cooperate with the signal sending end to send the data. The hydrological data is monitored based on the Internet of Things to assist the water conservancy department in understanding the spatio-temporal distribution law of water resources; the photovoltaic panel is set to provide electric energy for the device. The rotating motor drives the connecting piece and the flipping sleeve to rotate. At the same time, the support arm presses against the pushing head under the action of gravity for support, and the support angle of the support arm is adjusted by cooperating with the pushing cylinder to automatically adjust the orientation of the photovoltaic panel, ensuring the energy conversion efficiency; the support rod is slidably supported through the sliding groove. After connecting the outer bracket and the buffer spring, a buffer structure is provided for the main body floating block. The impact received during the floating process is buffered by squeezing and stretching the buffer spring to avoid deformation of the floating body and ensure the floating stability of the device. Description of the Drawings

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of area A in

[0018] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of area B in

[0019] Figure 4 It is a side view structure schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the Internet of Things docking component in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 This is the system flow chart of the present invention.

[0023] In the figure: 1. Main floating block; 2. Counterweight block; 3. Monitoring component; 4. Support platform; 5. Adjusting mechanism; 6. Buffer mechanism; 7. Top bracket; 8. Photovoltaic panel; 9. Anchor chain; 10. Mounting frame; 11. Signal lamp; 31. Flow velocity sensor body; 32. Wind speed sensor body; 33. Temperature sensor; 34. Signal sending end; 51. Connecting column; 52. Support arm; 53. Rotating motor; 54. Connector; 55. Flipping sleeve; 56. Cushion block; 57. Thrust cylinder; 58. Thrust head; 61. Sliding groove; 62. Support rod; 63. Outer bracket; 64. Buffer spring; 100. Internet of Things docking component; 101. Circuit board; 102. Data receiving module; 103. Clock marking module; 104. Central processing module; 105. Internet of Things docking module; 106. Built-in backup module; 107. Feedback sending module. Specific embodiments

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Apparently, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0026] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 - attached Figure 7, an embodiment provided by the present invention: a hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things, including a main floating block 1, a counterweight block 2, a monitoring component 3, a support platform 4, an adjustment mechanism 5, a buffer mechanism 6, a top bracket 7, a photovoltaic panel 8, an anchor chain 9, a mounting bracket 10 and a signal lamp 11. Counterweight blocks 2 are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the main floating block 1, and a flow velocity sensor body 31 in the monitoring component 3 is arranged on the counterweight block 2. An anchor chain 9 is arranged at the center of the bottom of the main floating block 1. A support platform 4 is arranged at the top of the main floating block 1, and a top bracket 7 is arranged at the top of the support platform 4. Connecting columns 51 in the adjustment mechanism 5 are arranged in grooves symmetrically opened on both sides of the top bracket 7. A support arm 52 is rotatably connected to the connecting column 51. A rotary motor 53 is embedded and installed in a groove opened at one end of the support arm 52. An output end of the rotary motor 53 is provided with a connecting member 54, and the connecting member 54 is fixedly connected to a flipping sleeve 55. A photovoltaic panel 8 is arranged at the top of the flipping sleeve 55; Sliding grooves 61 in the buffer mechanism 6 are symmetrically opened on the side wall of the main floating block 1. A support rod 62 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 61, and the support rod 62 is fixed to an outer bracket 63; The monitoring component 3 is composed of a flow velocity sensor body 31, a wind speed sensor body 32, a temperature sensor 33 and a signal sending end 34. The signal sending end 34 is fixed on one side of the top of the top bracket 7; The adjustment mechanism 5 is composed of a connecting column 51, a support arm 52, a rotary motor 53, a connecting member 54, a flipping sleeve 55, a cushion block 56, a jacking cylinder 57 and a jacking head 58. The flipping sleeve 55 is rotatably connected to the support arm 52; The cushion block 56 is fixedly welded at the center of the bottom of the top bracket 7. Jacking cylinders 57 are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the cushion block 56. An output end of the jacking cylinder 57 is provided with a jacking head 58, and the jacking head 58 is attached to the support arm 52; An installation bracket 10 is arranged at the center of the top of the top bracket 7, and the wind speed sensor body 32 is sleeved on the installation bracket 10; The buffer mechanism 6 is composed of a sliding groove 61, a support rod 62, an outer bracket 63 and a buffer spring 64. A buffer spring 64 is arranged between the outer bracket 63 and the main floating block 1; A temperature sensor 33 is arranged on one side of the bottom of the installation bracket 10, and a signal lamp 11 is arranged at the center of the top of the installation bracket 10. The signal lamp 11 is used to provide a light warning at night;The circuit board 101 of the Internet of Things docking component 100 is embedded and installed inside the top bracket 7. The Internet of Things docking component 100 is composed of a circuit board 101, a data receiving module 102, a clock marking module 103, a central processing module 104, an Internet of Things docking module 105, a built-in backup module 106, and a feedback sending module 107. On one side of the top of the circuit board 101, there are respectively arranged the data receiving module 102, the clock marking module 103, and the central processing module 104. And on the other side of the top of the circuit board 101, there are respectively arranged the Internet of Things docking module 105, the built-in backup module 106, and the feedback sending module 107. The feedback sending module 107 controls and connects to the signal sending end 34. The data receiving module 102 respectively controls and connects to the flow velocity sensor body 31, the wind speed sensor body 32, and the temperature sensor 33. The data receiving module 102 controls and connects to the clock marking module 103. The clock marking module 103 controls and connects to the central processing module 104. The central processing module 104 respectively controls and connects to the Internet of Things docking module 105, the built-in backup module 106, and the feedback sending module 107. When the device is running, the data receiving module 102 docks with the flow velocity sensor body 31, the wind speed sensor body 32, and the temperature sensor 33 to receive the collected data of the sensors. After the time information generated by the clock marking module 103 marks the data, it is transmitted to the central processing module 104. Then, while the built-in backup module 106 performs terminal backup, the feedback sending module 107 docks with the signal sending end 34 to transmit the data to the Internet of Things platform. The background terminal of the Internet of Things can dock with the Internet of Things docking module 105 to regulate the running state of the device, and at the same time adjust the collection rule of the data receiving module 102, and monitor the hydrological data based on the Internet of Things to assist the water conservancy department in understanding the spatio-temporal distribution law of water resources;

[0027] Specifically, when in use, the flow velocity sensor body 31 carried on the counterweight 2 is used to detect the water flow velocity data in the water body. At the same time, the wind speed sensor body 32 and the temperature sensor 33 detect the wind speed and temperature data and cooperate with the signal sending end 34 to send the data, and monitor the hydrological data based on the Internet of Things to assist the water conservancy department in understanding the spatio-temporal distribution law of water resources; the photovoltaic panel 8 provided is used to supply power to the device. The rotating motor 53 drives the connecting piece 54 and the flipping sleeve 55 to rotate. At the same time, the support arm 52 is pressed against the pushing head 58 under the action of gravity for support, and the support angle of the support arm 52 is adjusted by cooperating with the pushing cylinder 57 to automatically adjust the orientation of the photovoltaic panel 8, ensuring the energy conversion efficiency; the sliding groove 61 is used to slidably support the support rod 62. After connecting the outer support 63 and the buffer spring 64, a buffer structure is provided for the main floating block 1. The impact received during the floating process is buffered by squeezing and stretching the buffer spring 64 to avoid deformation of the floating body and ensure the floating stability of the device.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand and implement it without creative efforts.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or equivalently replace some of the technical features. These modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things, comprising a main floating block (1), a counterweight block (2), a monitoring component (3), a support platform (4), an adjustment mechanism (5), a buffer mechanism (6), a top bracket (7), a photovoltaic panel (8), an anchor chain (9), a mounting frame (10) and a signal light (11), characterized in that: The bottom of the main body floating block (1) is symmetrically provided with a counterweight block (2), and a flow velocity sensor body (31) in the monitoring component (3) is provided on the counterweight block (2), an anchor chain (9) is provided at the center of the bottom of the main body floating block (1), a support platform (4) is provided on the top of the main body floating block (1), and a top bracket (7) is provided on the top of the support platform (4), and connecting columns (51) in the adjustment mechanism (5) are provided in grooves symmetrically provided on both sides of the top bracket (7), and a supporting member (51) is rotatably connected to the connecting column (51). An arm (52) is provided, a rotating motor (53) is embedded in a groove formed at one end of the supporting arm (52), a connecting piece (54) is provided at the output end of the rotating motor (53), and the connecting piece (54) is fixedly connected to a flip sleeve (55), and a photovoltaic panel (8) is provided on the top of the flip sleeve (55); sliding grooves (61) in the buffer mechanism (6) are symmetrically formed on the side wall of the main floating block (1), a supporting rod (62) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (61), and the supporting rod (62) is fixed to an external bracket (63).

2. The hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The monitoring component (3) is composed of a flow velocity sensor body (31), a wind velocity sensor body (32), a temperature sensor (33) and a signal sending end (34), and the signal sending end (34) is fixed on one side of the top of the top bracket (7).

3. The hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism (5) is composed of a connecting column (51), a supporting arm (52), a rotating motor (53), a connecting piece (54), a turning sleeve (55), a cushion block (56), a pushing cylinder (57) and a pushing head (58); the turning sleeve (55) is rotatably connected to the supporting arm (52).

4. The hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The cushion block (56) is fixedly welded at the bottom center of the top bracket (7), and a push cylinder (57) is symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the cushion block (56). A push head (58) is arranged at the output end of the push cylinder (57), and the push head (58) is attached to the support arm (52).

5. The hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A mounting frame (10) is arranged at the top center of the top bracket (7), and a wind speed sensor body (32) is sleeved on the mounting frame (10); a circuit board (101) in an Internet of Things docking component (100) is embedded and installed inside the top bracket (7); the Internet of Things docking component (100) is composed of a circuit board (101), a data receiving module (102), a clock marking module (103), a central processing module (104), an Internet of Things docking module (105), a built-in backup module (106) and a feedback sending module (107); a data receiving module (102), a clock marking module (103) and a central processing module (104) are respectively arranged on one side of the top of the circuit board (101); The other side of the top of the circuit board (101) is respectively provided with an Internet of Things docking module (105), a built-in backup module (106) and a feedback sending module (107); the feedback sending module (107) controls the connection with the signal sending end (34); the data receiving module (102) controls the connection with the flow velocity sensor body (31), the wind velocity sensor body (32) and the temperature sensor (33); the data receiving module (102) controls the connection with the clock marking module (103); the clock marking module (103) controls the connection with the central processing module (104); the central processing module (104) controls the connection with the Internet of Things docking module (105), the built-in backup module (106) and the feedback sending module (107).

6. The hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (6) is composed of a sliding groove (61), a support rod (62), an outer bracket (63) and a buffer spring (64); a buffer spring (64) is arranged between the outer bracket (63) and the main floating block (1).

7. The hydrological monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 5 is characterized in that: A temperature sensor (33) is arranged on one side of the bottom of the mounting frame (10), and a signal light (11) is arranged at the center of the top of the mounting frame (10).

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