A mobile track structure for environmental monitoring

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of environmental monitoring, and discloses a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring, which comprises multiple sets of supporting assemblies, a mobile track and a hanging assembly. The multiple sets of supporting assemblies are arranged at intervals at each monitoring point. Each supporting assembly comprises a supporting part and two connecting parts connected to the upper part of the supporting part in sequence. The mobile track comprises two parallel track cables, both of which are located on the same vertical plane. The upper track cable is connected to the upper connecting part of each supporting part, and the lower track cable is connected to the lower connecting part of each supporting part. The hanging assembly is hung on the two track cables. The hanging assembly comprises a driving part and a fixed platform for fixing monitoring equipment and sensors. The driving part is connected to the fixed platform. The driving part drives the fixed platform to move along the track cable, so as to enable the fixed monitoring equipment to perform dynamic environmental monitoring. Dynamic three-dimensional networking monitoring of each monitoring point can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of environmental monitoring technology, and in particular to a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring. Background Technology

[0002] Forest ecosystem monitoring helps to monitor and assess forest health in real time, determine the presence of forest pests and diseases, fire risks, and understand the basic characteristics and trends of forest ecosystems. Targeted monitoring of basic information such as the quantity, distribution, and types of flora and fauna within forest areas helps to strengthen the effective protection of rare and endangered plants and animals. Based on the protection of biodiversity, it effectively promotes the balanced and stable development of forest ecosystems. Regionally networked ecological monitoring can deepen the understanding of forest resource utilization, enabling the formulation of reasonable and scientific protection, management, development, and utilization plans. This helps to prevent problems such as illegal logging and human-caused damage, ensuring the effective protection and management of forest resources and further promoting the sustainable development of the forest industry.

[0003] Currently, traditional monitoring devices typically employ cameras and numerous sensors, usually fixed to the monitoring area using pillars and other fixtures. They can monitor a certain surrounding area. Since a forest often has many key monitoring areas, multiple important monitoring points are often established for different regions. To comprehensively increase the number of target points in the monitoring area, additional monitoring devices are typically added to obtain more accurate and broader ecological monitoring data. However, large forest areas have numerous monitoring points. Setting up monitoring devices for each one increases investment in equipment and maintenance costs, and the construction and completion cycle is lengthy. Furthermore, the cable routing for numerous monitoring points is complicated and requires consideration of different terrains. Therefore, the current monitoring device structure is not conducive to environmental monitoring of numerous target monitoring points and large areas. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring, which enables dynamic three-dimensional network monitoring of various monitoring points.

[0005] This invention provides a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring, comprising: multiple sets of support components, a mobile track, and a mounting component. The multiple sets of support components are spaced apart at each monitoring point. Each support component includes a support part and two connecting parts sequentially connected to the upper part of the support part. The mobile track includes two parallel track cables, both located on the same vertical plane with a gap between them. The upper track cable is connected to the connecting parts at the high point of each support part, and the lower track cable is connected to the connecting parts at the low point of each support part. The mounting component is mounted on the two track cables and includes a drive part and a fixing platform for fixing the monitoring equipment and sensors. The drive part is connected to the fixing platform and drives the fixing platform to move along the track cables, so that the fixed monitoring equipment can perform dynamic environmental monitoring.

[0006] Preferably, the track cable includes an inner core and a sheath wrapped around the inner core, the sheath being soft and having a continuous spiral outer profile.

[0007] Preferably, the drive unit includes four gripping chucks, four driving rollers, and multiple driven rollers. Each gripping chuck is C-shaped and is fitted in pairs onto the upper and lower track cables. Each driving roller is laterally rotatably connected to each gripping chuck. Each gripping chuck has at least two driven rollers distributed on it, which are laterally connected to the gripping chuck. The driving rollers and driven rollers are evenly distributed on the gripping chucks and are in contact with the outer wall of the threaded sleeve of the track cable. The driving rollers have helical grooves that match the threaded sleeve. As the driving rollers rotate under the action of external driving force, they engage with the helical grooves of the sleeve to drive the fixed platform to move.

[0008] Preferably, the support includes a base and a column, with an anchor rod for reinforcement connected to the bottom of the base, the column being fixedly connected to the top of the base, and both connecting parts being fixedly connected to the column.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting part includes two fixing sleeves that are fixed to the track cable. The two fixing sleeves are fixed by a fixing frame. The fixing frame is fixedly connected to a clamp, which is fixedly connected to the column. The two clamps on each column are spaced at the same distance.

[0010] Preferably, each gripping chuck is fixedly connected to a hinge support, and the hinge support is provided with a spring for resetting after rotation. The other end of the hinge support is fixedly connected to a fixed platform, which extends longitudinally.

[0011] Preferably, the gripping chuck includes a first annular plate and a second annular plate detachably connected to the first annular plate. Each driven roller passes through the second annular plate laterally and is fixedly connected to the second annular plate. Multiple balls are inlaid on the side of the driven roller that contacts the sleeve. The hinge support is welded and fixed to the second annular plate.

[0012] Preferably, the driving roller includes a front roller and a rear roller, which are fixedly connected by a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft passes through the first annular plate laterally and is rotatably connected to the annular plate. A driven sprocket is sleeved on the rotating shaft. A driving sprocket is rotatably connected to one side of the first annular plate. The driving sprocket and the driven sprocket are connected by a chain. The driving sprocket is driven to rotate by a micro motor.

[0013] Preferably, each hinge support has two springs, which are respectively connected to the two sides of the hinge support. As the first and second rotating parts of the hinge support rotate horizontally, one spring stretches while the other spring compresses.

[0014] Preferably, the outer diameters of the front roller and the rear roller on the side closest to the corresponding first annular plate decrease sequentially on the side furthest from the first annular plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by limiting the number of track cables to two, stable mounting of the hanging components can be achieved, avoiding displacement during movement. Multiple sets of support components, established at various monitoring points and connected by track cables, form a route for the hanging components to move. Monitoring equipment and sensors installed on a fixed platform can move along the extension direction of the track cables via the driving force of the drive unit. Compared with traditional monitoring structures, the mobile track-type monitoring structure of the present invention not only reduces costs and equipment maintenance costs, but also shortens the construction and completion cycle, eliminating the need for excessive and cumbersome cabling. This enables three-dimensional inspection and monitoring of each monitoring point, constructing a three-dimensional monitoring system based on time, space, and needs. From the perspectives of model monitoring effectiveness, spatial coverage, and monitoring performance, a networked, three-dimensional, and demand-oriented dynamic three-dimensional network monitoring system is constructed to meet the complementary data collection and emergency collaboration requirements of actual environmental monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5This is a partial structural diagram of a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping chuck in a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Support assembly; 11. Support part; 111. Base; 112. Column; 12. Connecting part; 121. Fixing sleeve; 122. Fixing frame; 2. Moving track; 21. Track cable; 211. Inner core; 212. Sleeve body; 3. Hanging assembly; 31. Drive part; 311. Gripping chuck; 3111. First annular plate; 3112. Second annular plate; 312. Drive roller; 3121. Front roller; 3122. Rear roller; 3123. Rotating shaft; 3124. Drive sprocket; 3125. Driven sprocket; 3126. Chain; 313. Driven roller; 3131. Ball bearing; 32. Fixed platform; 4. Hinge support; 5. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following detailed description of a specific embodiment of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment.

[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the technical solution of this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This invention provides a mobile track structure for environmental monitoring, comprising: multiple sets of support components 1, a mobile track 2, and a mounting component 3. The multiple sets of support components 1 are spaced apart at each monitoring point. Each support component 1 includes a support part 11 and two connecting parts 12 connected sequentially to the upper part of the support part 11. The mobile track 2 includes two parallel track cables 21, both of which are located on the same vertical plane with a gap between them. The upper track cable 21 is connected to the connecting part 12 at the high point of each support part 11, and the lower track cable 21 is connected to the connecting part 12 at the low point of each support part 11. The mounting component 3 is mounted on the two track cables 21. The mounting component 3 includes a drive part 31 and a fixing platform 32 for fixing the monitoring equipment and each sensor. The drive part 31 is connected to the fixing platform 32, and the drive part 31 drives the fixing platform 32 to move along the track cable 21 so that the fixed monitoring equipment can perform dynamic environmental monitoring.

[0028] In the above embodiments, by limiting the number of track cables 21 to two, stable mounting of the hanging component 3 can be achieved, avoiding displacement during movement. Multiple sets of support components 1 can be set at each monitoring point and connected by track cables 21 to form a route for moving the hanging component 3. The monitoring equipment and sensors installed on the fixed platform 32 can move along the extension direction of the track cables 21 by the driving force of the drive unit 31. Compared with traditional monitoring structures, the mobile track 2 type monitoring structure of the present invention can not only reduce the cost and equipment maintenance cost, but also shorten the construction and completion cycle. It does not require setting up too many and troublesome cables, so as to realize three-dimensional inspection and monitoring of each monitoring point, and construct a three-dimensional monitoring based on time, space and demand. From the perspective of the monitoring effectiveness, spatial coverage and monitoring performance of the model, a networked, three-dimensional, demand-oriented dynamic three-dimensional network monitoring is constructed to meet the complementary data collection and emergency collaboration of actual environmental monitoring.

[0029] Specifically, considering continuous dynamic monitoring, multiple sets of mounting components 3 can be set up to work with multiple sets of monitoring equipment and sensors to move and monitor on the moving track 2.

[0030] Further, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The track cable 21 includes an inner core 211 and a sleeve 212 wrapped around the inner core 211. The sleeve 212 is made of soft material and has a continuous threaded outer contour. The drive unit 31 includes four gripping chucks 311, four driving rollers 312, and multiple driven rollers 313. Each gripping chuck 311 is C-shaped and is respectively fitted onto the upper and lower track cables 21 in pairs. Each driving roller 312 is laterally rotatably connected to each gripping chuck 311 in a corresponding manner. At least two driven rollers 313 are distributed on the 1. The driven rollers 313 are laterally connected to the gripping chuck 311. The driving roller 312 and the driven rollers 313 are evenly distributed on the gripping chuck 311 and are in contact with the threaded outer wall of the sleeve 212 of the track cable 21. The driving roller 312 has a spiral groove that matches the thread of the sleeve 212. As the driving roller 312 rotates under the action of external driving force, it drives the fixed platform 32 to move and displace through spiral engagement with the sleeve 212.

[0031] In the above embodiments, the inner core 211 is made of multiple steel wires twisted together, which has a certain degree of firmness and can fully support the fixed platform 32 and the monitoring equipment. By limiting the sleeve 212 of the track cable 21 to be soft, it can cooperate with the steel wire inner core 211 to achieve the deflection effect. Specifically, when there is an offset between two adjacent monitoring points, the track cable 21 can turn by arc to achieve the turning of the track route. When each active roller 312 rotates synchronously, its spiral groove will engage with the threaded outer skin on the sleeve 212, and at the same time, the friction force is used to achieve the movement along the track cable 21. The limited gripping chuck 311 is C-shaped, which is for the purpose of easy installation and disassembly. The gripping chuck 311 is a disc made of thin-walled metal material.

[0032] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support part 11 includes a base 111 and a column 112. The bottom of the base 111 is connected to an anchor rod for reinforcement. The column 112 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 111. Both connecting parts 12 are fixedly connected to the column 112.

[0033] In the above embodiments, the base 111 and the column 112 can provide stable support. The base 111 and the column 112 are detachably connected. The modular installation facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the transport box. Specifically, the base 111 has a multi-layer disc structure, which is spliced ​​from left to right. The interior of the base 111 has a cavity for accommodating the ball. The bottom of the column 112 is welded and fixed with the ball. The base 111 has an insertion hole on one side, and a pin is inserted into the insertion hole to restrict the rotation of the ball. The rotation is restricted by the clamping force between the pin and the ball. The outer surface of the ball and the inner surface of the cavity are provided with a rubber layer to increase friction.

[0034] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connecting part 12 includes two fixing sleeves 121 that are fitted and fixed to the track cable 21. The two fixing sleeves 121 are fixed by a fixing frame 122. The fixing frame 122 is fixedly connected with a clamp, which is fixedly connected to the column 112. The two clamps on each column 112 are spaced at the same distance.

[0035] In the above embodiments, considering that the angle of the track cable 21 may change direction depending on the monitoring point, a hinge is provided between the fixing frame 122 and the fixing sleeve 121. The track cable 21 is fixed by the hinge so that it turns at the connection part 12.

[0036] Further, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 Each gripper chuck 311 is fixedly connected to a hinge support 4. The hinge support 4 is provided with a spring 5 for resetting after rotation. The other end of the hinge support 4 is fixedly connected to the fixed platform 32, which extends longitudinally.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the hinge support 4 is provided so that when the gripper chuck 311 is moved to the arc bend, the rotating seat of the hinge support 4 is used to achieve adaptive deflection of the overall structure, so as to enable the fixed platform 32 to pass normally.

[0038] Further, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The gripping chuck 311 includes a first annular plate 3111 and a second annular plate 3112 detachably connected to the first annular plate 3111. Each driven roller 313 passes through the second annular plate 3112 laterally and is fixedly connected to the second annular plate 3112. Multiple balls 3131 are inlaid on the side of the driven roller 313 that contacts the sleeve 212. The hinge support 4 is welded and fixed to the second annular plate 3112.

[0039] In the above embodiments, the ball bearings 3131 are provided so that the driven roller 313 mainly relies on the ball bearings 3131 to contact the outer wall of the sleeve 212, which achieves a clamping effect while reducing friction. The first annular plate 3111 and the second annular plate 3112 are detachably connected, which facilitates disassembly and assembly while meeting the gripping conditions. Specifically, the first annular plate 3111 and the second annular plate 3112 are provided with at least two insertion holes, both of which are fixed by inserting pins. When disassembling, it is only necessary to pull out the two pins. One end of the pin is fixedly welded with an anti-detachment cap, and the other end is threaded with an anti-detachment nut.

[0040] Further, refer to Figure 4The driving roller 312 includes a front roller 3121 and a rear roller 3122, which are fixedly connected by a rotating shaft 3123. The rotating shaft 3123 passes through the first annular plate 3111 laterally and is rotatably connected to the annular plate. The driven sprocket 3125 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 3123. The driving sprocket 3124 is rotatably connected to one side of the first annular plate 3111. The driving sprocket 3124 and the driven sprocket 3125 are connected by a chain 3126. The driving sprocket 3124 is driven to rotate by a micro motor.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the housing of the micro motor is fixedly connected to the first annular plate 3111, and its drive shaft is fixedly connected to the active sprocket 3124. As the drive shaft rotates, it drives the active sprocket 3124 to rotate. Relying on the action of the chain 3126, it drives the driven sprocket 3125 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the rotating shaft 3123.

[0042] Further, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 Considering that the position of the spring 5 may affect the reset effect of the hinge support 4 after rotation, the number of springs 5 ​​on each hinge support 4 is limited to two. The two springs 5 ​​are respectively connected to the two sides of the hinge support 4. As the first rotating part and the second rotating part of the hinge support 4 rotate horizontally, one spring 5 is stretched while the other spring 5 is compressed.

[0043] In the above embodiments, when the hinge support 4 is displaced to the arc bend, an adaptive deflection will occur to enable the fixed platform 32 to pass normally. When the displacement is in the straight section of the track cable 21, the two springs 5 ​​are used to reset it.

[0044] Further, refer to Figure 5 The outer diameters of the front roller 3121 and the rear roller 3122 decrease sequentially on the side of the front roller 3121 that is closer to the corresponding first annular plate 3111 and the side of the rear roller 3122 that is farther away from the first annular plate 3111.

[0045] In the above embodiments, it can be ensured that the cable can still pass through when it is displaced to the arc segment of the track cable 21.

[0046] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely a few specific examples of the present invention. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and any variations that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile track structure for environmental monitoring, characterized in that, include: Multiple sets of support components (1) are spaced apart at each monitoring point. Each support component (1) includes a support part (11) and two connecting parts (12) connected to the upper part of the support part (11) in sequence. The moving track (2) includes two parallel track cables (21). Both track cables (21) are located on the same vertical plane and there is a gap between them. The track cable (21) located above is connected to the connecting part (12) at the high point of each support part (11), and the track cable (21) located below is connected to the connecting part (12) at the low point of each support part (11). The support (11) includes: a base (111) with an anchor rod for reinforcement connected to the bottom; The system includes a column (112) fixedly connected to the top of the base (111), and two connecting parts (12) fixedly connected to the column (112). The connecting part (12) includes two fixing sleeves (121) that are fitted and fixed to the track cable (21). The two fixing sleeves (121) are fixed by a fixing frame (122). The fixing frame (122) is fixedly connected with a clamp, which is fixedly connected to the column (112). The spacing between the two clamps on each column (112) is the same. The mounting assembly (3) is mounted on two track cables (21). The mounting assembly (3) includes a drive unit (31) and a fixing platform (32) for fixing the monitoring equipment and each sensor. The drive unit (31) is connected to the fixing platform (32). The drive unit (31) drives the fixing platform (32) to move along the track cable (21) so that the fixed monitoring equipment can perform dynamic environmental monitoring. The track cable (21) includes an inner core (211) and a sleeve (212) wrapped around the inner core (211). The sleeve (212) is soft and has a continuous threaded outer contour. The drive unit (31) includes four gripping chucks (311), four driving rollers (312), and multiple driven rollers (313). Each gripping chuck (311) is C-shaped and is fitted onto the upper and lower track cables (21) in pairs. Each driving roller (312) rotates laterally on each gripping chuck (311) in a corresponding manner. Each gripping chuck (311) has at least two driven rollers (313) distributed on it. The moving roller (313) is laterally connected to the gripping chuck (311). The driving roller (312) and the driven roller (313) are evenly distributed on the gripping chuck (311) and are in contact with the threaded outer wall of the sleeve (212) of the track cable (21). The driving roller (312) has a spiral groove that matches the thread of the sleeve (212). As the driving roller (312) is driven by the external driving force, it drives the fixed platform (32) to move by spiral meshing with the sleeve (212). Each gripping chuck (311) is fixedly connected to a hinge support (4). The hinge support (4) is provided with a mechanism for the hinge support (4) to rotate. The spring (5) is reset, and the other end of the hinge support (4) is fixedly connected to the fixed platform (32). The fixed platform (32) extends longitudinally. The gripping chuck (311) includes a first annular plate (3111) and a second annular plate (3112) detachably connected to the first annular plate (3111). Each driven roller (313) passes laterally through the second annular plate (3112) and is fixedly connected to the second annular plate (3112). A plurality of balls (3131) are inlaid on the side of the driven roller (313) that contacts the sleeve (212). The hinge support (4) is connected to the second annular plate. (3112) Welded and fixed, the active roller (312) includes a front roller (3121) and a rear roller (3122), and the two are fixedly connected by a rotating shaft (3123). The rotating shaft (3123) passes through the first annular plate (3111) laterally and is rotatably connected to the annular plate. The rotating shaft (3123) is fitted with a driven sprocket (3125). One side of the first annular plate (3111) is rotatably connected to an active sprocket (3124). The active sprocket (3124) and the driven sprocket (3125) are connected by a chain (3126). The active sprocket (3124) is driven to rotate by a micro motor. The number of springs (5) on each hinge support (4) is two. The two springs (5) are respectively connected to the two sides of the hinge support (4). As the first rotating part and the second rotating part of the hinge support (4) rotate horizontally, one spring (5) is stretched and the other spring (5) is compressed.

2. The mobile track structure for environmental monitoring as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer diameters of the front roller (3121) and the rear roller (3122) decrease sequentially from the side closest to the corresponding first annular plate (3111) to the side furthest from the first annular plate (3111).

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