Floating prevention device for ground source heat pump buried pipe

Through the combination of components such as fixing plates, lifting columns and threaded rods, the problem of inconvenient height adjustment of U-shaped buried pipes in the ground source heat pump buried pipe device is solved, and flexible adjustment of height and position is achieved, preventing upward and offset, and improving the stability and convenience of the device.

CN120384990APending Publication Date: 2025-07-29CHINA TOBACCO HENAN IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510722898.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2025-07-29

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Technical Problem

The existing ground source heat pump buried pipe device cannot easily adjust the height of the U-shaped buried pipe during use, which affects the use effect of the device.

Method used

The combination of components such as fixing plates, lifting columns, threaded rods, fixed hollow rods and tension springs is adopted to adjust the position of the fixed insertion rods and threaded rods to achieve flexible adjustment of the height and position of the U-shaped buried pipe, and clamping and fixing the clamping plates and rubber pads to prevent floating.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient adjustment of the height and position of the U-shaped buried pipe, improves the flexibility and fixing effect of the device, prevents the floating and offset of the buried pipe, and enhances the stability and convenience of the device.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an anti-floating device for a ground source heat pump buried pipe, which comprises a fixed plate, a fixed insertion rod is arranged in the fixed plate in a sliding manner, and the surface of the fixed insertion rod is sleeved with a tension spring; the lifting stand column is slidably connected to the interior of the fixing plate, an insertion rod is slidably arranged in the lifting stand column, a fixing insertion hole is formed in the surface of the lifting stand column, and one end of the fixing insertion rod is slidably clamped in the fixing insertion hole; the two supporting frames are fixed to the fixing plate, threaded rods are rotationally connected to the interiors of the two supporting frames, and connecting blocks are arranged on the surfaces of the threaded rods; and the two fixing hollow rods are arranged at the bottom of the connecting block, the surfaces of the fixing hollow rods are slidably connected into limiting sliding ways formed in the fixing plate, and U-shaped buried pipes are movably connected into the two fixing hollow rods in a sleeved mode. Through cooperation of the fixing insertion rods and the tension springs, fixing and height adjustment of the lifting stand columns are achieved, then the height of the U-shaped buried pipe can be conveniently adjusted according to needs, and the flexibility and practicability of the device are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ground source heat pumps, and in particular to a flotation prevention device for a buried pipe of a ground source heat pump. Background Art

[0002] A geothermal heat pump is a device that transfers low-grade thermal energy from shallow land to high-grade heat energy by injecting a small amount of high-grade energy (such as electricity). A geothermal heat pump system can provide heating, air conditioning, and domestic hot water, offering multiple uses. A single system can replace two existing boiler and air conditioning systems, allowing for a wide range of applications. Furthermore, the units offer a long service life of over 15 years, are compact and space-saving, have low maintenance costs, and are highly automated, allowing for unmanned operation. A geothermal heat pump is a form of water-source heat pump that uses water as its heat and cold source by exchanging heat with geothermal energy (groundwater, soil, or surface water). In winter, heat from the geothermal energy is extracted to provide indoor heating, with the geothermal energy serving as the "heat source." In summer, heat is extracted from indoor spaces and released into the groundwater, soil, or surface water, with the geothermal energy serving as the "cold source."

[0003] Although the existing technology can effectively prevent the buried pipe from floating up due to the buoyancy of the backfill material, it often has the following problems: during use, the height of the U-shaped buried pipe cannot be adjusted well, which makes it inconvenient to adjust the U-shaped buried pipe later, affecting the use effect of the device.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present application proposes a flotation prevention device for underground pipes of ground source heat pumps. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a floating resistance device for a ground source heat pump buried pipe. The existing device has the problem that it is inconvenient to adjust the height of the U-shaped buried pipe during use.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A floating prevention device for ground source heat pump buried pipes, comprising: a fixed plate, inside which a fixed insertion rod is slidably arranged, and a tension spring is movably sleeved on the surface of the fixed insertion rod; a lifting column, which is slidably connected inside the fixed plate, an insertion rod is slidably arranged inside the lifting column, a fixed insertion hole is formed on the surface of the lifting column, and one end of the fixed insertion rod is slidably clamped inside the fixed insertion hole; two support frames, which are fixedly arranged on the fixed plate, a threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the two support frames, and a connection block is threadedly connected on the surface of the threaded rod; two fixed hollow rods, which are fixedly arranged at the bottom of the connection block, and the surface of the fixed hollow rod is slidably connected inside a limiting slideway formed on the fixed plate, and a U-shaped buried pipe is movably sleeved inside each of the two fixed hollow rods.

[0008] Preferably, in the above technical solution, a lifting slideway is formed on one side of the fixed hollow rod, a lifting rod is slidably connected inside the lifting slideway, a limiting column is fixedly installed inside the fixed hollow rod, and the lifting rod slides on the surface of the limiting column.

[0009] Preferably, in the above technical solution, a suspension rod is fixedly installed at one end of the lifting rod, a lifting plate is fixedly installed at the lower end of the suspension rod, and rolling wheels are rotatably connected inside both ends of the lifting plate.

[0010] Preferably, in the above technical solution, a square rod is fixedly installed inside the fixed hollow rod, two clamping plates are slidably connected on the surface of the square rod, rubber pads are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the two clamping plates, extrusion grooves are formed on the opposite sides of the two clamping plates, both ends of the lifting plate are slidably connected inside the two extrusion grooves respectively, and the two rolling wheels are respectively rollingly connected inside the two extrusion grooves.

[0011] Preferably, in the above technical solution, two return springs are movably sleeved on the surface of the square rod, the opposite ends of the two return springs are respectively fixedly connected to the two clamping plates, the opposite ends of the two return springs are both fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed hollow rod, and a limiting baffle is fixedly sleeved on the square rod.

[0012] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the opposite ends of the two rubber pads are in contact with the U-shaped buried pipe and provide a clamping force, and the lower surface of the limiting baffle is in contact with the U-shaped buried pipe to limit the insertion depth of the U-shaped buried pipe into the fixed hollow rod.

[0013] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the end of the tension spring close to the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed plate, and the end of the tension spring away from the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed insertion rod.

[0014] Preferably, in the above technical solution, a support disc is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the lifting column, which is used to increase the contact area between the lifting column and the ground, thereby improving the stability of the lifting column.

[0015] A method for using a floating prevention device for a ground source heat pump buried pipe includes the following steps:

[0016] S1. Adjust the height of the device: Pull the fixed insertion rod to disengage it from the fixed insertion hole on the surface of the lifting column, adjust the height of the lifting column in the fixed plate, and after adjustment, release the fixed insertion rod, so that it resets under the action of the tension spring and is inserted into the fixed insertion hole.

[0017] S2. Fix the U-shaped buried pipe: Pull the lifting rod upward to raise the lifting plate, insert the U-shaped buried pipe into the fixed hollow rod, release the lifting rod, and the clamping plate clamps the U-shaped buried pipe under the action of the return spring.

[0018] S3. Adjust the position of the U-shaped buried pipe: Rotate the threaded rod to make the fixed hollow rod slide in the limiting slideway, so as to drive the U-shaped buried pipe to move to the required position.

[0019] S4. Install and fix the device: Insert the lifting column into the ground and further fix it with the insertion rod to ensure the stability of the device and prevent the U-shaped buried pipe from floating.

[0020] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. For the floating prevention device for the ground source heat pump buried pipe of the present application, without pulling the fixed insertion rod, the fixed insertion rod resets under the tension of the tension spring, and then the fixed insertion rod is inserted into the interior of the fixed insertion hole, thereby realizing the fixation of the lifting column, facilitating the adjustment of the height of the fixed plate, and further adjusting the height of the U-shaped buried pipe, and facilitating the adjustment of the height of the U-shaped buried pipe according to the usage needs of the U-shaped buried pipe.

[0022] 2. For the floating prevention device for the ground source heat pump buried pipe of the present application, the U-shaped buried pipe is blocked by the limiting baffle, and then the lifting rod is not pulled, so that the two clamping plates reset under the elastic force of the two return springs, and then the two clamping plates move relatively, and then the two rubber pads clamp the surface of the U-shaped buried pipe, thereby facilitating the fixation of the U-shaped buried pipe, further improving the convenience of fixing the U-shaped buried pipe, and further preventing the U-shaped buried pipe from sliding, which is convenient for the assembly of the device.

[0023] 3. For the floating prevention device for the ground source heat pump buried pipe of the present application, through the setting of the lifting column and the insertion rod, it is convenient to fix the fixed plate on the ground, thereby preventing the U-shaped buried pipe from floating, and avoiding the movement of the U-shaped buried pipe and the fixed plate to the greatest extent, and improving the fixing effect of the fixed plate and the U-shaped buried pipe.

[0024] 4. For the anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes of the present application, when the threaded rod is rotated, since the two fixed hollow rods are restricted by the limiting slideway, the two fixed hollow rods slide inside the limiting slideway, and then the U-shaped buried pipe moves along with the two fixed hollow rods, facilitating the adjustment of the position of the U-shaped buried pipe, and further facilitating the correction of the position of the U-shaped buried pipe to prevent deviation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The drawings incorporated in and forming a part of this specification illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged schematic view at A in

[0028] Figure 3 is Figure 1 an enlarged schematic view at B in

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the bottom of the fixed plate;

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the inside of the fixed hollow rod;

[0031] Figure 6 is Figure 5 an enlarged schematic view at C in

[0032] In the figure: 1 - fixed plate; 2 - lifting column; 3 - insertion rod; 4 - fixed insertion hole; 5 - support disc; 6 - support frame; 7 - threaded rod; 8 - connection block; 9 - limiting slideway; 10 - fixed hollow rod; 11 - U-shaped buried pipe; 12 - fixed insertion rod; 13 - tension spring; 14 - lifting slideway; 15 - lifting rod; 16 - limiting column; 17 - suspension rod; 18 - lifting plate; 19 - clamping plate; 20 - extrusion groove; 21 - return spring; 22 - square rod; 23 - rubber pad; 24 - limiting baffle; 25 - rolling wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0033] Now, various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0034] Unless otherwise specified, the experimental methods used in the following examples are all conventional methods. The materials and reagents used, unless otherwise specified, can all be obtained from commercial sources. The equipment used in the experiments, unless otherwise specified, is well-known to those skilled in the art.

[0035] As shown in the figure, the present invention provides a floating prevention device for ground source heat pump buried pipes, including a fixing plate 1. Two support frames 6 are fixedly installed on the fixing plate 1. A threaded rod 7 is rotatably connected inside the two support frames 6. A connecting block 8 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod 7. Two fixed hollow rods 10 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block 8. A limiting slideway 9 is opened on the fixing plate 1. The surfaces of the two fixed hollow rods 10 are slidably connected inside the limiting slideway 9. A U-shaped buried pipe 11 is movably sleeved inside each of the two fixed hollow rods 10.

[0036] When adjusting the position of the U-shaped buried pipe 11, rotate the threaded rod 7. Since the two fixed hollow rods 10 are restricted by the limiting slideway 9, the two fixed hollow rods 10 slide inside the limiting slideway 9, and then the U-shaped buried pipe 11 moves along with the two fixed hollow rods 10, which is convenient for adjusting the position of the U-shaped buried pipe 11, and further convenient for correcting the position of the U-shaped buried pipe 11 to prevent deviation.

[0037] Furthermore, a lifting column 2 is slidably connected inside the fixing plate 1, and a plug rod 3 is slidably connected inside the lifting column 2. Through the arrangement of the lifting column 2 and the plug rod 3, it is convenient to fix the fixing plate 1 on the ground, thereby preventing the U-shaped buried pipe 11 from floating, and avoiding the movement of the U-shaped buried pipe 11 and the fixing plate 1 to the greatest extent, improving the fixing effect of the fixing plate 1 and the U-shaped buried pipe 11.

[0038] A support disc 5 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the lifting column 2. Through the arrangement of the support disc 5, it is convenient to increase the contact area between the lower end of the lifting column 2 and the ground, and then improve the stability of the lifting column 2 during use.

[0039] Furthermore, a fixed plug rod 12 is slidably connected inside the fixing plate 1. A fixed jack 4 is opened on the surface of the lifting column 2. One end of the fixed plug rod 12 is slidably clamped inside the fixed jack 4. A tension spring 13 is movably sleeved on the surface of the fixed plug rod 12. One end of the tension spring 13 close to the fixing plate 1 is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixing plate 1, and the other end of the tension spring 13 far from the fixing plate 1 is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed plug rod 12.

[0040] Pull the fixed insertion rod 12, so that the fixed insertion rod 12 slides inside the fixed plate 1 and the fixed insertion hole 4, so that one end of the fixed insertion rod 12 is separated from the inside of the fixed insertion hole 4, and at the same time stretch the tension spring 13, so that the lifting column 2 is no longer fixed, and the lifting column 2 slides inside the fixed plate 1. After adjusting the position of the lifting column 2, stop pulling the fixed insertion rod 12, so that the fixed insertion rod 12 is reset by the tension of the tension spring 13, so that the fixed insertion rod 12 is inserted into the fixed insertion hole 4, thereby realizing the fixation of the lifting column 2, facilitating the adjustment of the height of the fixed plate 1, and further facilitating the adjustment of the height of the U-shaped buried pipe 11, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the height of the U-shaped buried pipe 11 according to the use requirements of the U-shaped buried pipe 11.

[0041] Further, a lifting slideway 14 is opened on one side of the fixed hollow rod 10. A lifting rod 15 is slidably connected inside the lifting slideway 14. A limiting column 16 is fixedly installed inside the fixed hollow rod 10. The lifting rod 15 slides on the surface of the limiting column 16. One end of the lifting rod 15 is fixedly installed with a hanging rod 17. The lower end of the hanging rod 17 is fixedly installed with a lifting plate 18. Rolling wheels 25 are rotatably connected inside both ends of the lifting plate 18. A square rod 22 is fixedly installed inside the fixed hollow rod 10. Two clamping plates 19 are slidably connected on the surface of the square rod 22. Rubber pads 23 are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the two clamping plates 19. Extrusion grooves 20 are opened on the opposite sides of the two clamping plates 19. Both ends of the lifting plate 18 are slidably connected inside the two extrusion grooves 20 respectively. The two rolling wheels 25 are respectively rollingly connected inside the two extrusion grooves 20. Two return springs 21 are movably sleeved on the surface of the square rod 22. The opposite ends of the two return springs 21 are respectively fixedly connected to the two clamping plates 19. The opposite ends of the two return springs 21 are both fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed hollow rod 10. A limiting baffle 24 is fixedly sleeved on the square rod 22.

[0042] Pull up the lifting rod 15, causing the lifting rod 15 to move upward on the surface of the limiting column 16 and inside the lifting slideway 14, thereby driving the hanging rod 17 and the lifting plate 18 to move upward. Since the shapes of the two extrusion grooves 20 are both inclined, when the two lifting plates 18 move upward, they squeeze the two clamping plates 19 and the two extrusion grooves 20, causing the two clamping plates 19 to move away from each other on the surface of the square rod 22 and squeezing the two return springs 21. Then insert the U-shaped buried pipe 11 into the inside of the fixed hollow rod 10. As a result, the U-shaped buried pipe 11 will be blocked by the limiting baffle 24, and then stop pulling the lifting rod 15. The two clamping plates 19 are reset by the elastic force of the two return springs 21, causing the two clamping plates 19 to move relatively, so that the two rubber pads 23 clamp the surface of the U-shaped buried pipe 11, facilitating the fixation of the U-shaped buried pipe 11, improving the convenience of fixing the U-shaped buried pipe 11, preventing the U-shaped buried pipe 11 from sliding, and facilitating the assembly of the device.

[0043] Through the setting of the limiting baffle 24, it is convenient to limit the depth of insertion of the U-shaped buried pipe 11 into the fixed hollow rod 10.

[0044] Working principle:

[0045] Rotate the threaded rod 7. Since the two fixed hollow rods 10 are restricted by the limiting slideway 9, the two fixed hollow rods 10 slide inside the limiting slideway 9, causing the U-shaped buried pipe 11 to move along with the two fixed hollow rods 10, facilitating the adjustment of the position of the U-shaped buried pipe 11.

[0046] Through the setting of the lifting column 2 and the insertion rod 3, it is convenient to fix the fixing plate 1 on the ground, thereby preventing the U-shaped buried pipe 11 from floating.

[0047] Pull the fixed insertion rod 12, causing the fixed insertion rod 12 to slide inside the fixing plate 1 and the fixed insertion hole 4. One end of the fixed insertion rod 12 is disengaged from the inside of the fixed insertion hole 4, and at the same time, the tension spring 13 is stretched. Then the lifting column 2 is no longer fixed. The lifting column 2 slides inside the fixing plate 1. After adjusting the position of the lifting column 2, stop pulling the fixed insertion rod 12. The fixed insertion rod 12 is reset by the tension of the tension spring 13, causing the fixed insertion rod 12 to snap into the fixed insertion hole 4, thereby realizing the fixation of the lifting column 2 and facilitating the adjustment of the height of the fixing plate 1.

[0048] Pull the lifting rod 15 upward, so that the lifting rod 15 moves upward on the inner surface of the lifting slideway 14 and the surface of the limiting upright post 16, thereby driving the hanging rod 17 and the lifting plate 18 to move upward. Since the shapes of the two extrusion grooves 20 are both inclined, when the two lifting plates 18 move upward, they will extrude the two clamping plates 19 and the two extrusion grooves 20, causing the two clamping plates 19 to move away from each other on the surface of the square rod 22 and extruding the two return springs 21. Then insert the U-shaped buried pipe 11 into the inside of the fixed hollow rod 10. At this time, the U-shaped buried pipe 11 will be blocked by the limiting baffle 24, so stop pulling the lifting rod 15. The two clamping plates 19 are reset by the elastic force of the two return springs 21, causing the two clamping plates 19 to move relatively, so that the two rubber pads 23 clamp the surface of the U-shaped buried pipe 11, which is convenient for fixing the U-shaped buried pipe 11.

[0049] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various different selections and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalent forms.

Claims

1. A buoyancy prevention device for ground source heat pump buried pipes, characterized in that Including: A fixed plate (1) with a fixed insertion rod (12) slidably connected inside it, and a tension spring (13) sleeved on the surface of the fixed insertion rod (12); A lifting column (2) slidably connected inside the fixed plate (1), with an insertion rod (3) slidably arranged inside the lifting column (2), a fixed insertion hole (4) opened on the surface of the lifting column (2), and one end of the fixed insertion rod (12) slidably clamped inside the fixed insertion hole (4); Two support frames (6) fixedly arranged on the fixed plate (1), with a threaded rod (7) rotatably connected inside the two support frames (6), and a connecting block (8) threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod (7); Two fixed hollow rods (10) fixedly arranged at the bottom of the connecting block (8), and the surface of the fixed hollow rods (10) slidably connected inside a limiting slideway (9) opened on the fixed plate (1), and a U-shaped buried pipe (11) movably sleeved inside each of the two fixed hollow rods (10).

2. The anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes according to claim 1, wherein One side of the fixed hollow rod (10) is provided with a lifting slideway (14), with a lifting rod (15) slidably connected inside the lifting slideway (14), and a limiting column (16) fixedly installed inside the fixed hollow rod (10), and the lifting rod (15) sliding on the surface of the limiting column (16).

3. The anti-floating device for ground-source heat pump buried pipes according to claim 2, wherein, One end of the lifting rod (15) is fixedly installed with a suspension rod (17), the lower end of the suspension rod (17) is fixedly installed with a lifting plate (18), and rolling wheels (25) are rotatably connected inside both ends of the lifting plate (18).

4. The anti-floating device for ground-source heat pump ground pipes according to claim 3, characterized in that, A square rod (22) is fixedly installed inside the fixed hollow rod (10), with two clamping plates (19) slidably connected to the surface of the square rod (22), rubber pads (23) fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the two clamping plates (19), extrusion grooves (20) opened on the opposite sides of the two clamping plates (19), and both ends of the lifting plate (18) slidably connected inside the two extrusion grooves (20) respectively, and the two rolling wheels (25) rolling inside the two extrusion grooves (20) respectively.

5. The anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two return springs (21) are movably sleeved on the surface of the square rod (22), the opposite ends of the two return springs (21) are fixedly connected to the two clamping plates (19) respectively, the opposite ends of the two return springs (21) are fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed hollow rod (10), and a limiting baffle (24) is fixedly sleeved on the square rod (22).

6. The anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes according to claim 5, characterized in that The opposite ends of the two rubber pads (23) are in contact with the U-shaped buried pipe (11) and provide a clamping force, and the lower surface of the limiting baffle (24) is in contact with the U-shaped buried pipe (11) to limit the depth of insertion of the U-shaped buried pipe (11) into the fixed hollow rod (10).

7. The anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes according to claim 1, wherein One end of the tension spring (13) close to the fixed plate (1) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed plate (1), and the end of the tension spring (13) far from the fixed plate (1) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed insertion rod (12).

8. The anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support disc (5) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the lifting column (2), which is used to increase the contact area between the lifting column (2) and the ground, thereby improving the stability of the lifting column.

9. The method for using the anti-floating device for ground source heat pump buried pipes according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: S1. Adjust the height of the device: Pull the fixed insertion rod (12) to disengage it from the fixed insertion hole (4) on the surface of the lifting column (2), adjust the height of the lifting column (2) in the fixed plate (1), and after the adjustment is completed, release the fixed insertion rod (12) so that it resets under the action of the tension spring (13) and is inserted into the fixed insertion hole (4); S2. Fix the U-shaped buried pipe (11): Pull the lifting rod (15) upward to raise the lifting plate (18), insert the U-shaped buried pipe (11) into the fixed hollow rod (10), and release the lifting rod (15). The clamping plate (19) clamps the U-shaped buried pipe (11) under the action of the return spring (21); S3. Adjust the position of the U-shaped buried pipe (11): Rotate the threaded rod (7) to make the fixed hollow rod (10) slide in the limiting slideway (9), thereby driving the U-shaped buried pipe (11) to move to the required position; S4. Install and fix the device: Insert the lifting column (2) into the ground and further fix it with the insertion rod (3) to ensure the stability of the device and prevent the U-shaped buried pipe (11) from floating up.