Multifunctional environment monitoring and detecting vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle engineering, and discloses a multifunctional environment monitoring and detecting vehicle, which comprises a vehicle body serving as a basic component and used for bearing a lower structure, a land walking structure arranged in the interior of the vehicle body and used for supporting the vehicle body to walk on land, an independent sampling structure arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body and used for collecting soil samples and water samples in the environment, an environment detecting assembly arranged around the outer wall of the vehicle body and used for recording and monitoring the environment, and a water walking auxiliary assembly arranged at the tail of the vehicle body and used for assisting the vehicle body to walk on water. The four function modules of land walking, water walking assistance, independent sampling and environment detection are integrated into one, so that the equipment can simultaneously perform mobile monitoring and fixed-point sampling. During the driving process of the vehicle, the panoramic camera and the environment parameter sensor can continuously and timely monitor and record the water, soil and air along the way; when an abnormality is found or fixed-point analysis is needed, samples can be immediately collected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle engineering technology, specifically to a multi-functional environmental monitoring and testing vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for environmental protection, accurate monitoring and assessment of the ecological environment in complex boundary zones such as water bodies, soil, and wetlands have become crucial. Traditional environmental monitoring methods typically rely on a combination of manual on-site sampling and automatic monitoring at fixed stations, which has many limitations.

[0003] First, the separation of monitoring and sampling processes is inefficient and lacks spatiotemporal consistency. Routine operations require staff to carry independent sampling equipment to the site to collect water or soil samples, which are then analyzed in a laboratory. Rapid on-site monitoring, however, is accomplished by a separate set of instruments or fixed stations. This approach is not only costly in terms of manpower and slow in response, but more importantly, it makes it difficult to accurately correlate discrete sampling data with continuous monitoring data in time and space. This fails to comprehensively and in real-time reflect the migration and diffusion processes of pollutants or the instantaneous changes in ecological parameters. Especially in responding to sudden environmental incidents, it is difficult to quickly locate pollution sources and assess their dynamic impact.

[0004] Secondly, existing mobile monitoring platforms lack environmental adaptability and struggle to cover complex terrains at the water-land interface. Traditional land-based monitoring vehicles cannot wade through water, while monitoring vessels cannot go ashore, creating monitoring blind spots in these critical ecological transition zones. Although some water-based platforms or drones can monitor certain areas, they often lack standardized physical sample collection capabilities, or the sampling process is easily disturbed, resulting in insufficient sample representativeness. Furthermore, conventional sampling methods are prone to introducing secondary pollution or causing the loss of volatile components, affecting detection accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle, which solves the problem that existing environmental monitoring equipment is unable to achieve integrated synchronous, in-situ monitoring and physical sampling operations in complex terrains involving water and land.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a multi-functional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle, comprising:

[0007] The vehicle body, as a basic component, is used to support the lower structure;

[0008] The land-based walking structure is located inside the vehicle body and is used to support the vehicle body to move on land.

[0009] An independent sampling structure, located at the bottom of the vehicle, collects soil and water samples from the environment;

[0010] An environmental detection component, located around the outer walls of the vehicle, records and monitors the environment.

[0011] The water-walking assistance component is located at the rear of the vehicle body and is used to assist the vehicle body in moving on water.

[0012] Preferably, the vehicle body has a waterproof sealed compartment, and the power source of the land-based walking structure is installed inside the waterproof sealed compartment.

[0013] Preferably, the land-based walking structure includes a drive motor, a gearbox, and an axle. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the axle through the gearbox. The drive motor is housed in a waterproof sealed chamber. The axle passes through the vehicle body and is connected to a wheel. A rotary seal is provided at the connection between the axle and the vehicle body shell.

[0014] Preferably, the independent sampling structure includes a sampling disk, a sampling tube, an air pump, and a telescopic drive component;

[0015] The sampling disc is installed at the rear of the vehicle body, and multiple independent cavities are opened inside it;

[0016] Each of the sampling tubes is detachably installed within a cavity;

[0017] One end of the sampling tube is equipped with a puncturable rubber seal, and the other end is connected to one of the suction ends of the air pump via a flexible tube.

[0018] The telescopic drive is located on one side of the inner wall of the cavity, and the output end of the telescopic drive is engaged with the tail of the sampling tube. The outlet end of the cavity is connected to a pointed tip.

[0019] The air pump is installed in a waterproof sealed compartment on the upper part of the vehicle body, and its two suction ends penetrate through the top of the waterproof sealed compartment.

[0020] Preferably, one exhaust end of the air pump extends obliquely from the rear of the vehicle body, and the second and third exhaust ends of the air pump are connected to the water walking auxiliary component.

[0021] Preferably, the water-walking auxiliary component includes a floatation bladder, which is symmetrically mounted around the vehicle body via a bracket on the surface of the vehicle body, and the second and third exhaust ends of the air pump are connected to the floatation bladder.

[0022] Preferably, the telescopic drive has a telescopic path parallel to the axial direction of the sampling tube, and when the telescopic drive extends, the tip passes through and punctures the rubber seal of the sampling tube.

[0023] Preferably, the environmental detection component includes at least one panoramic camera and multiple environmental parameter sensors; the panoramic camera is mounted on the top of the vehicle body via a rotating gimbal, and the environmental parameter sensors are distributed and fixed to the outer wall of the vehicle body.

[0024] Preferably, the environmental parameter sensors include a water quality monitoring sensor, a gas sensor, and a soil parameter probe; the water quality monitoring sensor is integrated on the bottom surface of the outer wall of the waterproof sealed cabin, the gas sensor is installed on the top of the vehicle body, and the soil parameter probe is located at the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0025] Preferably, the housings of the water quality monitoring sensor, gas sensor, and soil parameter probe are all waterproof and sealed.

[0026] Working Principle: When the vehicle is performing a mission on land, the drive motor inside the waterproof sealed compartment starts, transmitting power to the axles via the gearbox, driving the wheels to rotate and enabling movement on land. Simultaneously, rotating seals ensure the airtightness of the transmission components, preventing the intrusion of external media. Upon entering water, the air pump starts, with one exhaust port inflating floating bladders symmetrically positioned around the vehicle body, providing additional buoyancy and stability to aid in floating. Simultaneously, another exhaust port of the air pump ejects gas backward, using the reaction force to provide auxiliary propulsion for movement on the water surface. During environmental sample collection, as the vehicle moves to the target location, the telescopic drive mechanism within the sampling tray cavity pushes the sampling tube, puncturing the rubber seal at its front end with the tip of the cavity's outlet. The air pump then draws air from the sampling tube through the suction port, creating negative pressure, thereby drawing in external water or muddy soil samples, completing the sealed collection process. Throughout the operation, the panoramic camera on the top of the vehicle records and monitors the environment in a panoramic view via a rotating gimbal. At the same time, waterproof and sealed environmental parameter sensors distributed throughout the vehicle (including a water quality sensor near the water surface at the bottom, a gas sensor at the top, and a soil probe at the bottom) work synchronously to monitor and transmit parameters such as pH value, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity of the water, temperature and humidity in the air, concentration of volatile organic compounds, and moisture content and compaction of the soil surface layer in real time. This enables synchronous mobile monitoring and sample collection of the aquatic and terrestrial environments.

[0027] This invention provides a multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. This invention integrates four functional modules—land-based mobility, water-based assistance, independent sampling, and environmental detection—into one unit, enabling a single device to simultaneously perform both mobile monitoring and fixed-point sampling tasks. During vehicle operation, the panoramic camera and environmental parameter sensors continuously and in real-time monitor and record data from water bodies, soil, and air along the route. When anomalies are detected or fixed-point analysis is required, the sampling mechanism can be immediately activated to obtain physical samples, achieving a "measure while moving, sample immediately upon stopping" operational mode. This avoids the time and manpower costs associated with separating monitoring and sampling equipment and multiple deployments in traditional methods, greatly improving the completeness and efficiency of on-site investigations in complex environments.

[0029] 2. This invention possesses excellent adaptability to amphibious environments and operational stability, ensuring data reliability and equipment safety under complex working conditions. Specifically designed for the unique environments of wetlands, river and lake shorelines, and other water-land transition zones, this invention utilizes a combination of a sealed vehicle body, a waterproof sealed chamber, rotating seals, and an inflatable flotation bladder to ensure absolute waterproofing of the power core and sufficient buoyancy and stability of the vehicle body on the water surface. Its unique sampling structure allows for the sealed collection of water or mud samples without opening the sampling tube, effectively preventing cross-contamination or component leakage during sample acquisition. This high degree of environmental adaptability enables the equipment to safely and stably perform long-term tasks in areas inaccessible to traditional vehicles, such as shallow water, swamps, and mudflats, thereby obtaining more representative and reliable first-hand environmental data.

[0030] 3. This invention optimizes system resources and enhances functional scalability through innovative power and structural reuse design. The invention creatively reuses an air pump as the core power source for multiple functions: it provides negative pressure for sampling, propels the water surface through exhaust, and inflates the floatation chamber to regulate buoyancy, achieving "one machine for multiple uses," simplifying the power system structure and improving energy efficiency. Furthermore, the modular component design not only facilitates equipment maintenance, upkeep, and consumable replacement, but also provides convenience for subsequent functional customization and upgrades based on specific monitoring needs, extending the equipment's technical lifespan and application scope. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle of this invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the independent sampling structure of the multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle in this invention;

[0035] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the land-based walking structure of the multi-functional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle in this invention;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the independent sampling structure of the multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle in this invention;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the independent sampling structure of the multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle in this invention;

[0038] Figure 8 This is an enlarged view of point A in this invention.

[0039] The components include: 1. Vehicle body; 101. Waterproof sealed chamber; 2. Land walking structure; 201. Drive motor; 202. Gearbox; 203. Axle; 204. Wheel; 205. Rotary seal; 3. Independent sampling structure; 301. Sampling disc; 302. Sampling tube; 303. Air pump; 304. Telescopic drive component; 305. Cavity; 306. Rubber seal; 307. Hose; 308. First suction end; 309. Tip; 310. Second suction end; 311. First exhaust end; 4. Environmental detection component; 401. Panoramic camera; 402. Rotating gimbal; 403. Environmental parameter sensor; 5. Water walking auxiliary component; 501. Float; 502. Bracket; 503. Second exhaust end; 504. Third exhaust end. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 8 This invention provides a multi-functional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle, comprising:

[0042] The vehicle body 1 serves as a basic component, used to support the lower structure;

[0043] Land walking structure 2, which is located inside the vehicle body 1, is used to support the vehicle body 1 to walk on land;

[0044] Independent sampling structure 3, located at the bottom of vehicle body 1, collects soil and water samples from the environment;

[0045] The environmental detection component 4 is located around the outer wall of the vehicle body 1 to record and monitor the environment;

[0046] The water-walking auxiliary component 5 is located at the rear of the vehicle body 1 and is used to assist the vehicle body 1 in walking on water.

[0047] The vehicle body 1 has a waterproof sealed compartment 101 inside, and the power source of the land walking structure 2 is installed in the waterproof sealed compartment 101.

[0048] The land-based walking structure 2 includes a drive motor 201, a gearbox 202, and an axle 203. The output shaft of the drive motor 201 is connected to the axle 203 through the gearbox 202. The drive motor 201 is installed inside the waterproof sealed chamber 101. The axle 203 passes through the vehicle body 1 and is connected to a wheel 204. A rotary seal 205 is provided at the connection between the axle 203 and the shell of the vehicle body 1.

[0049] Specifically, when the vehicle is performing a mission on land, the drive motor 201 inside the waterproof sealed compartment 101 starts, and its power is transmitted to the wheel axle 203 through the gearbox 202, driving the wheels 204 to rotate, thereby realizing the movement and steering of the vehicle body 1 on land. The rotary seal 205 ensures that the connection between the vehicle body 1 shell and the wheel axle 203 has good sealing performance when the wheel axle 203 rotates, effectively preventing external water and dust from entering the waterproof sealed compartment 101 or the interior of the vehicle body 1, and protecting core power components such as the drive motor 201.

[0050] The independent sampling structure 3 includes a sampling disk 301, a sampling tube 302, an air pump 303, and a telescopic drive component 304;

[0051] The sampling plate 301 is installed at the rear of the vehicle body 1, and multiple independent cavities 305 are opened inside it;

[0052] Each sampling tube 302 is detachably installed within a cavity 305;

[0053] One end of the sampling tube 302 is provided with a puncturable rubber seal 306, and the other end is connected to one of the air extraction ends 308 of the air pump 303 through a hose 307.

[0054] The telescopic drive 304 is located on one side of the inner wall of the cavity 305. The output end of the telescopic drive 304 is engaged with the tail of the sampling tube 302. The outlet end of the cavity 305 is connected to the tip 309.

[0055] The air pump 303 is installed in the waterproof sealed compartment 101 on the upper part of the vehicle body 1, and its two suction ends 310 penetrate through the top of the waterproof sealed compartment 101.

[0056] One exhaust end 311 of the air pump 303 extends obliquely from the rear of the vehicle body 1, and the second exhaust end 503 and the third exhaust end 504 of the air pump 303 are connected to the water travel auxiliary component 5.

[0057] The telescopic drive 304 has a telescopic path that is parallel to the axial direction of the sampling tube 302. When the telescopic drive 304 extends, the tip 309 passes through and punctures the rubber seal 306 of the sampling tube 302.

[0058] Specifically, before sampling, multiple sampling tubes 302 pre-filled with preservatives are loaded into the cavity 305 of the sampling tray 301. When water or shallow soil samples need to be collected, the vehicle 1 moves to the target location. The telescopic drive 304 actuates, pushing the engaged sampling tubes 302 along the cavity 305 towards the tip 309 until the rubber seal 306 of the sampling tube 302 is punctured by the tip 309, allowing the interior of the sampling tube 302 to communicate with the external environment. Subsequently, the air pump 303 starts, drawing air from the interior of the sampling tube 302 through its suction end 308 and hose 307, creating a negative pressure inside. Under the action of negative pressure, the external water sample or muddy soil sample is drawn into the sampling tube 302 through the punctured rubber seal 306 opening, completing the collection. After collection, the air pump 303 stops, and the sampling tube 302 can be removed as a whole for subsequent analysis. Meanwhile, the exhaust generated by the air pump 303 during operation can be ejected rearward through one of its exhaust ends 311, using the reaction force to provide auxiliary propulsion for the vehicle body 1 on the water surface.

[0059] The water walking assistance component 5 includes a floatation bladder 501, which is symmetrically mounted around the vehicle body 1 by a bracket 502 on the surface of the vehicle body 1. The second exhaust end 503 and the third exhaust end 504 of the air pump 303 are connected to the floatation bladder 501.

[0060] Specifically, when vehicle 1 enters the water area, air pump 303 is activated. Its second exhaust end 503 and third exhaust end 504 inflate the symmetrically distributed float bladders 501 with gas, causing them to expand and providing additional buoyancy to vehicle 1, increasing its stability and load-bearing capacity on the water surface. By adjusting the amount of air injected into different float bladders 501, the attitude of vehicle 1 on the water surface can be adjusted. Combined with the buoyancy of the sealed shell at the bottom of vehicle 1 and the propulsion provided by the first exhaust end 311 of air pump 303, vehicle 1 can move and operate smoothly on the water surface.

[0061] The environmental detection component 4 includes at least one panoramic camera 401 and multiple environmental parameter sensors 403; the panoramic camera 401 is mounted on the top of the vehicle body 1 via a rotating gimbal 402, and the environmental parameter sensors 403 are distributed and fixed to the outer wall of the vehicle body 1.

[0062] The environmental parameter sensor 403 includes a water quality monitoring sensor, a gas sensor, and a soil parameter probe; the water quality monitoring sensor is integrated on the bottom surface of the outer wall of the waterproof sealed chamber 101, the gas sensor is installed on the top of the vehicle body 1, and the soil parameter probe is located at the bottom of the vehicle body 1.

[0063] The housings of the water quality monitoring sensors, gas sensors, and soil parameter probes are all waterproof and sealed.

[0064] Specifically, during the movement and operation of vehicle 1, the panoramic camera 401 rotates horizontally and vertically under the drive of the rotating gimbal 402, recording and monitoring the surrounding environment of vehicle 1 in 360 degrees. Environmental parameter sensors 403 distributed at different locations on vehicle 1 work synchronously: the water quality monitoring sensor located at the bottom of vehicle 1, close to the water surface, can detect parameters such as pH value, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity of the water in real time; the gas sensor located at the top of vehicle 1 can monitor the temperature, humidity, and concentration of volatile organic compounds in the air; the soil parameter probe located at the bottom of vehicle 1 can contact the ground when walking on land to measure the moisture and compaction of the soil surface. All sensor data and image data are transmitted in real time to the control unit inside vehicle 1 or the remote control center, realizing synchronous, in-situ monitoring and recording of the comprehensive environmental status of the work area. The waterproof and sealed structure of each sensor housing ensures that it can still work normally in wading, rain, or humid environments.

[0065] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-functional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body (1) serves as a basic component to support the lower structure; Land walking structure (2), which is located inside the vehicle body (1), is used to support the vehicle body (1) to walk on land; An independent sampling structure (3) is located at the bottom of the vehicle body (1) to collect soil and water samples from the environment; An environmental detection component (4) is installed around the outer wall of the vehicle body (1) to record and monitor the environment; Water walking assistance component (5), which is located at the rear of the vehicle body (1), is used to assist the vehicle body (1) in walking on water; The vehicle body (1) has a waterproof sealed chamber (101) inside, and the power source of the land walking structure (2) is installed inside the waterproof sealed chamber (101); The land walking structure (2) includes a drive motor (201), a gearbox (202) and an axle (203). The output shaft of the drive motor (201) is connected to the axle (203) through the gearbox (202). The drive motor (201) is installed in a waterproof sealed chamber (101). The axle (203) passes through the vehicle body (1) and is connected to a wheel (204). A rotary seal (205) is provided at the connection between the axle (203) and the shell of the vehicle body (1). The independent sampling structure (3) includes a sampling disk (301), a sampling tube (302), an air pump (303), and a telescopic drive component (304). The sampling disk (301) is installed at the rear of the vehicle body (1), and multiple independent cavities (305) are opened inside it. Each of the sampling tubes (302) is detachably mounted within a cavity (305); One end of the sampling tube (302) is provided with a puncturable rubber seal (306), and the other end is connected to one of the suction ends (308) of the air pump (303) through a hose (307). The telescopic drive (304) is located on one side of the inner wall of the cavity (305). The output end of the telescopic drive (304) is engaged with the tail of the sampling tube (302). The outlet end of the cavity (305) is connected to a tip (309). The air pump (303) is installed in the waterproof sealed compartment (101) on the upper part of the vehicle body (1), and its two suction ends (310) penetrate through the top of the waterproof sealed compartment (101); The air pump (303) has one exhaust end (311) extending from the rear of the vehicle body (1) at an angle, and the second exhaust end (503) and the third exhaust end (504) of the air pump (303) are connected to the water walking auxiliary component (5). The water walking assistance component (5) includes a floatation bladder (501). The floatation bladder (501) is symmetrically mounted around the vehicle body (1) via a bracket (502) on the surface of the vehicle body (1). The second exhaust end (503) and the third exhaust end (504) of the air pump (303) are connected to the floatation bladder (501).

2. The multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic drive (304) has a telescopic path that is parallel to the axial direction of the sampling tube (302). When the telescopic drive (304) extends, the tip (309) passes through and punctures the rubber seal (306) of the sampling tube (302).

3. The multifunctional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental detection component (4) includes at least one panoramic camera (401) and multiple environmental parameter sensors (403); the panoramic camera (401) is mounted on the top of the vehicle body (1) via a rotating gimbal (402), and the environmental parameter sensors (403) are distributed and fixed on the outer wall of the vehicle body (1).

4. The multi-functional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The environmental parameter sensor (403) includes a water quality monitoring sensor, a gas sensor and a soil parameter probe; the water quality monitoring sensor is integrated on the bottom surface of the outer wall of the waterproof sealed chamber (101), the gas sensor is installed on the top of the vehicle body (1) and the soil parameter probe is set at the bottom of the vehicle body (1).

5. A multi-functional environmental monitoring and detection vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housings of the water quality monitoring sensor, gas sensor, and soil parameter probe are all waterproof and sealed.

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