Instrument and method for layered monitoring of aeration water, diving and confined water

By designing a layered monitoring instrument, utilizing solar power and an adjustable structure, the problem of high installation and maintenance costs for instruments monitoring vadose water, submerged water, and pressurized water was solved, achieving convenient installation and efficient monitoring.

CN121855604APending Publication Date: 2026-04-14湖北省地质局水文地质工程地质大队(湖北省荆州地质环境监测保护站)
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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湖北省地质局水文地质工程地质大队(湖北省荆州地质环境监测保护站)
Filing Date
2024-01-16
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the installation and maintenance costs of instruments for monitoring vadose zone water, submerged water, and confined water are relatively high, especially in remote or inaccessible areas.

Method used

A layered monitoring instrument was designed, comprising a lower circular support plate, a circular protective plate, a rectangular magnet for adsorption, a detection device, a tilted solar panel, and a light-driven device. It is powered by solar energy and combined with an electric telescopic rod and a lifting barrier to adapt to different monitoring environments and reduce dependence on external power sources.

Benefits of technology

It facilitates installation and maintenance, reduces costs, improves equipment durability and reliability, and adapts to the monitoring needs of different water layers.

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Abstract

The invention provides an instrument and a method for layered monitoring of aeration water, diving and confined water. The instrument for layered monitoring of aeration water, diving and confined water comprises a lower side circular supporting plate, the upper surface of the lower side circular supporting plate is fixedly connected with a lower side circular protection plate, and the inner surface of the lower side circular protection plate is slidably connected with an upper side circular protection plate; and the outer surface of the upper side annular protection plate is fixedly connected with a rectangular magnet for adsorption. By monitoring different water layers, additional mechanical protection is provided through the design of a lower-side annular protection plate and an upper-side annular protection plate, the durability and reliability of the equipment are improved, the equipment can utilize solar energy through an inclined solar panel and an illumination driving device, dependence on an external power source is reduced, and the service life of the equipment is prolonged. And the design of the electric telescopic rod and the lifting barrier plate allows the height and position of the equipment to be adjusted to adapt to different monitoring environments and requirements, thereby realizing convenient installation and maintenance.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of monitoring vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water, specifically to an instrument and method for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water. Background Technology

[0002] Monitoring Vadose Zone Water: Instruments: Commonly used instruments in vadose zone monitoring include soil moisture probes, tensiometers, and multi-level samplers. These instruments measure the moisture content and flow in the soil. Method: Soil moisture probes installed at different depths can continuously monitor changes in soil moisture. Tensiometers are used to measure the surface tension of water in the soil, thus understanding the movement of water within the soil. Monitoring Groundwater: Instruments: Groundwater monitoring primarily uses level gauges and permeameters. Level gauges determine the height of the groundwater level, while permeameters assess the flow and permeability of water underground. Method: Level gauges are installed in observation wells to periodically record changes in water level. This data reflects the impact of precipitation, pumping, etc., on the groundwater level. Monitoring Confined Aquifers: Instruments: Confined aquifer monitoring typically uses level recorders and pressure sensors. These instruments accurately measure changes in water level and pressure within confined aquifers. Method: Pressure sensors are installed in drilled observation wells to continuously record water level and pressure data. Changes in the water level of confined aquifers are crucial for understanding the sustainability of groundwater resources.

[0003] The installation and maintenance costs of groundwater monitoring instruments can be high, especially in remote or hard-to-reach areas. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an instrument and method for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water, thus solving the problem of high installation and maintenance costs.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, phreatic water, and confined water, comprising:

[0008] A lower circular support plate has a lower circular annular protective plate fixedly connected to its upper surface. An upper circular annular protective plate is slidably connected to the inner surface of the lower circular annular protective plate. A rectangular magnet for adsorption is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the upper circular annular protective plate. A fixing rod is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lower circular support plate. An outer detection sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lower circular support plate. A detection device is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower circular support plate. A switch and a display screen are provided on the side surface of the detection device. The internal components of the detection device are fixedly connected... The device is equipped with a storage battery. A top sealing plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the detection device. A supporting rotating plate is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the top sealing plate. A longitudinal support rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the supporting rotating plate. An inclined solar panel is fixedly connected to the end of the longitudinal support rod away from the supporting rotating plate. A light-driving device is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the supporting rotating plate. A light-driving slit is provided on the upper surface of the light-driving device. A photosensitive switch is fixedly connected inside the light-driving device. A detection head is provided on the lower surface of the detection device. A drive motor is fixedly connected inside the detection device.

[0009] An inner detection sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the detection device, an electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the detection device, a lifting baffle plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod, an overflow opening is provided on the side surface of the inner detection sleeve, and a fixed baffle plate is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the outer detection sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the rectangular magnets for adsorption are multiple and arranged in a ring, the outer surface of the rectangular magnets for adsorption is slidably connected to the inner surface of the lower circular protective plate, and the lower circular protective plate is made of stainless iron.

[0011] Preferably, there are multiple switches arranged vertically, and the energy storage battery is electrically connected to the drive motor, photosensitive switch, display screen, and detection head respectively.

[0012] Preferably, the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the rotating plate for support, the upper annular protective plate forms a protective cavity inside, and the fixing rods are respectively annular.

[0013] Preferably, a detection cavity is formed between the outer detection sleeve and the inner detection sleeve, and the number of overflow openings is multiple and distributed vertically.

[0014] Preferably, the inner surface of the lifting baffle is slidably connected to the inner detection sleeve, and the outer surface of the lifting baffle is slidably connected to the inner surface of the outer detection sleeve.

[0015] Preferably, the angle between the light-emitting slit and the tilted solar panel is a top-closed plate to facilitate rotation.

[0016] An instrumental method for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, unconfined water, and confined water includes the following steps:

[0017] S1. Place both the outer and inner detection sleeves of this device inside the detection hole, and install the fixing rod inside the ground to complete the installation of this device;

[0018] S2. Install the tilted solar panels with the light-emitting gaps facing south. When it is necessary to detect water in the vacuum or diving, the detection is carried out through the detection device inside the inner detection sleeve.

[0019] S3. When it is necessary to test pressurized water, the height of the overflow opening can be adjusted by extending or shortening the electric telescopic rod and adjusting the height of the lifting baffle plate, so as to adjust whether the water exerts pressure on the testing device.

[0020] S4. When the angle of sunlight changes, the photosensitive switch can be irradiated through the gap. During irradiation, the drive motor drives the rotating plate of the support to rotate, thus ensuring that the tilted solar panel is always in the irradiated position.

[0021] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0022] This invention provides an instrument and method for stratified monitoring of water in the vadose zone, unconfined water, and confined water. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The design of the lower and upper circular protective plates provides additional mechanical protection by enabling the monitoring of different water layers, increasing the durability and reliability of the equipment. The tilted solar panels and light-driven device allow the equipment to utilize solar energy, reducing dependence on external power sources. The design of the electric telescopic pole and lifting baffle allows for adjustment of the equipment's height and position to adapt to different monitoring environments and needs, thereby facilitating installation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is another structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0029] The components include: 1. Lower circular support plate; 2. Lower annular protective plate; 3. Upper annular protective plate; 4. Rectangular magnet for adsorption; 5. Rotating support plate; 6. Drive motor; 7. Light-driven device; 8. Longitudinal support rod; 9. Inclined solar panel; 10. Top sealing plate; 11. Light-emitting gap; 12. Detection device; 13. Fixing rod; 14. Outer detection sleeve; 15. Inner detection sleeve; 16. Electric telescopic rod; 17. Detection cavity; 18. Overflow opening; 19. Lifting baffle plate; 20. Fixed baffle plate; 21. Protective cavity; 22. Switch; 23. Display screen; 24. Energy storage battery. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention have been clearly and completely described. 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.

[0031] like Figure 1-5As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, submerged water, and pressurized water. It includes a lower circular support plate 1, a lower annular protective plate 2 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower circular support plate 1, an upper annular protective plate 3 slidably connected to the inner surface of the lower annular protective plate 2, and a rectangular adsorption magnet 4 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the upper annular protective plate 3. Multiple rectangular adsorption magnets 4 are arranged in a ring, and their outer surfaces are slidably connected to the inner surface of the lower annular protective plate 2. The lower annular protective plate 2 is made of stainless iron. A fixing rod 13 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lower circular support plate 1, and an outer detection sleeve 14 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lower circular support plate 1. A detection device 12 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower circular support plate 1. Multiple switches 22 are arranged vertically on the side surface of the detection device 12. A storage battery 24 is electrically connected to a drive motor 6, a photosensitive switch, a display screen 23, and a detection head. The output end of the motor 6 is fixedly connected to the rotating support plate 5. The upper annular protective plate 3 forms a protective cavity 21. Fixed rods 13 are arranged in a ring. A display screen 23 is provided on the side surface of the detection device 12. A storage battery 24 is fixedly connected inside the detection device 12. A top sealing plate 10 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the detection device 12. The rotating support plate 5 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the top sealing plate 10. A longitudinal support rod 8 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rotating support plate 5. An inclined solar panel 9 is fixedly connected to the end of the longitudinal support rod 8 away from the rotating support plate 5. A light-driving device 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rotating support plate 5. A light-driving slit 11 is provided on the upper surface of the light-driving device 7. The angle between the light-driving slit 11 and the inclined solar panel 9 is 10 degrees to the top sealing plate to facilitate rotation. A photosensitive switch is fixedly connected inside the light-driving device 7. A detection head is provided on the lower surface of the detection device 12. The drive motor 6 is fixedly connected inside the detection device 12.

[0032] An inner detection sleeve 15 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the detection device 12. An electric telescopic rod 16 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the detection device 12. A lifting baffle plate 19 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod 16. The inner surface of the lifting baffle plate 19 is slidably connected to the inner detection sleeve 15. The outer surface of the lifting baffle plate 19 is slidably connected to the inner surface of the outer detection sleeve 14. An overflow opening 18 is provided on the side surface of the inner detection sleeve 15. A fixed baffle plate 20 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the outer detection sleeve 14. A detection cavity 17 is formed between the outer detection sleeve 14 and the inner detection sleeve 15. There are multiple overflow openings 18, which are distributed vertically.

[0033] An instrumental method for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, unconfined water, and confined water includes the following steps:

[0034] S1. Place both the outer detection sleeve 14 and the inner detection sleeve 15 inside the detection hole, and install the fixing rod 13 inside the ground to complete the installation of this device.

[0035] S2. Install the tilted solar panel 9 and the light-emitting gap 11 facing south. When it is necessary to detect water in the vacuum or underwater, the detection is carried out through the detection device inside the inner detection sleeve 15. S3. When it is necessary to detect pressurized water, the height of the overflow opening 18 can be adjusted by extending or shortening the electric telescopic rod 16 and adjusting the height of the lifting baffle plate 19, thereby adjusting whether the water exerts pressure on the detection device. S4. When the angle of sunlight changes, the photosensitive switch can be irradiated through the light-emitting gap 11. During irradiation, the drive motor 6 drives the rotating plate 5 of the support, which can rotate to ensure that the tilted solar panel 9 is always in the irradiated position.

[0036] 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 variations 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. An instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water, characterized in that, include: A lower circular support plate (1) is provided, and a lower circular annular protective plate (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower circular support plate (1). An upper circular annular protective plate (3) is slidably connected to the inner surface of the lower circular annular protective plate (2). A rectangular magnet (4) for adsorption is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the upper circular annular protective plate (3). A fixing rod (13) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lower circular support plate (1). An outer detection sleeve (14) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lower circular support plate (1). A detection device (12) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower circular support plate (1). A switch (22) is provided on the side surface of the detection device (12). A display screen (23) is provided on the side surface of the detection device (12). The internal components of the detection device (12) are fixedly connected to... The device is equipped with a storage battery (24). A top sealing plate (10) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the detection device (12). A supporting rotating plate (5) is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the top sealing plate (10). A longitudinal support rod (8) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the supporting rotating plate (5). An inclined solar panel (9) is fixedly connected to the end of the longitudinal support rod (8) away from the supporting rotating plate (5). A light driving device (7) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the supporting rotating plate (5). A light-emitting slit (11) is provided on the upper surface of the light driving device (7). A photosensitive switch is fixedly connected inside the light driving device (7). A detection head is provided on the lower surface of the detection device (12). A drive motor (6) is fixedly connected inside the detection device (12). The lower surface of the detection device (12) is fixedly connected to an inner detection sleeve (15), the lower surface of the detection device (12) is fixedly connected to an electric telescopic rod (16), the output end of the electric telescopic rod (16) is fixedly connected to a lifting baffle plate (19), the side surface of the inner detection sleeve (15) is provided with an overflow opening (18), and the inner surface of the outer detection sleeve (14) is fixedly connected to a fixed baffle plate (20).

2. The instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular magnets (4) are multiple and arranged in a ring. The outer surface of the rectangular magnets (4) is slidably connected to the inner surface of the lower circular protective plate (2). The lower circular protective plate (2) is made of stainless iron.

3. The instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of switches (22) is multiple and distributed vertically. The energy storage battery (24) is electrically connected to the drive motor (6), the photosensitive switch, the display screen (23), and the detection head.

4. The instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the drive motor (6) is fixedly connected to the rotating plate (5) for support. The upper annular protective plate (3) forms a protective cavity (21) inside. The fixed rods (13) are respectively annular.

5. The instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer detection sleeve (14) and the inner detection sleeve (15) form a detection cavity (17), and the number of overflow openings (18) is multiple and distributed vertically.

6. The instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the lifting baffle (19) is slidably connected to the inner detection sleeve (15), and the outer surface of the lifting baffle (19) is slidably connected to the inner surface of the outer detection sleeve (14).

7. The instrument for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, shallow water, and confined water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle between the light-emitting slit (11) and the tilted solar panel (9) is 10 degrees of the top sealing plate (10).

8. An instrumental method for stratified monitoring of vadose zone water, unconfined water, and confined water, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. Place the outer detection sleeve (14) and inner detection sleeve (15) of this device inside the detection hole, and install the fixing rod (13) inside the ground to complete the installation of this device; S2. Install the tilted solar panel (9) and the light-emitting slit (11) facing south. When it is necessary to detect water in the vacuum or diving, the detection is carried out through the detection device inside the inner detection sleeve (15). S3. When it is necessary to test pressurized water, the height of the overflow opening (18) can be adjusted by extending or shortening the electric telescopic rod (16) and adjusting the height of the lifting baffle plate (19), so as to adjust whether the water exerts pressure on the testing device. S4. When the angle of sunlight changes, the photosensitive switch can be irradiated through the light-emitting gap (11). During irradiation, the drive motor (6) drives the rotating plate (5) of the support, which can rotate and ensure that the tilted solar panel (9) is always in the irradiated position.