Rapid clamping mechanism in compact weather station

Abstract

The invention relates to a quick clamping mechanism in a compact weather station. The quick clamping mechanism comprises an upper hook plate, a mounting frame, a lower hook plate, a switching bracket and a supporting rod, the bottom of the supporting rod is installed on an outdoor site, and the top is provided with the adapter bracket. A lower hook plate is fixed on the adapter bracket through a stud on the top surface, and a lower hook on the lower hook plate can be upwards inserted into a notch in the mounting frame; a spring is arranged on a stud on the top surface of the mounting frame, an upper hook plate is fixed through the stud, and an upper hook of the upper hook plate is downwards inserted into the notch and can be locked with the lower hook. The device is applied to a weather station which is installed outdoors and has a certain height from the ground, rapid installation and disassembly are achieved through a structural design method, tools are not needed, efficiency is improved, and the safety of workers is improved; the structure is simple, the modularization degree is high, and connecting pieces are standard; a worker can quickly detach the clamping mechanism from the supporting rod and then carry out daily maintenance on the ground.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of meteorological monitoring equipment technology, and specifically relates to a quick-loading mechanism for a compact meteorological station. Background Technology

[0002] Compact weather stations, due to their small size and high integration, are widely used in many fields such as environmental monitoring, agricultural meteorology, and urban grid management. To obtain representative meteorological data and avoid ground interference, these weather stations usually need to be installed outdoors on a support pole of a certain height, such as a light pole, communication tower, or dedicated meteorological observation pole.

[0003] Currently, compact weather stations are generally installed using traditional mechanical fastening methods. The common installation structure involves installing mounting flanges or clamps with through holes on the bottom or side of the weather station casing, with pre-drilled threaded holes on the corresponding positions of the support rods, or using independent clamps. During installation, workers need to climb to the installation height, lift the weather station to the designated position, align it with the mounting holes, and then use tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches to sequentially thread multiple screws or set screws through the mounting flange and into the threaded holes of the support rods, or tighten the set screws so that their ends press against the surface of the support rods. The weather station is thus fixed to the support rods by the friction or clamping force generated by the threaded fasteners.

[0004] This traditional installation method has the following technical problems in practical applications: 1. Cumbersome and inefficient operation: The entire installation process relies on specialized tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches, and requires the alignment, pre-tightening, and final tightening of multiple screws at the installation height. After all fasteners are installed, a second check is required to ensure that each connection point is locked. The operation is cumbersome and time-consuming, especially when batch installation or replacement is required, where the efficiency problem is particularly prominent.

[0005] 2. High-altitude operations pose significant safety hazards: Since installation and maintenance work must be carried out at a certain height, operators are in an unstable working state. While supporting the weather station, operators also need to use both hands to perform delicate tightening operations with tools. This not only increases the difficulty of the operation but also greatly increases the risk of falls due to improper force or loss of balance. Furthermore, accidental drops of tools or fasteners could also injure personnel and equipment below.

[0006] 3. Inconvenient maintenance and disassembly: When the weather station needs to be disassembled for inspection, calibration, or replacement, operators must use tools at the same height to loosen and remove all fasteners in the opposite direction. Due to long-term outdoor exposure, threaded connections may become stuck due to rust or dirt, making disassembly more difficult and time-consuming, further extending the operator's exposure time in the hazardous environment.

[0007] In summary, the existing method of installing weather stations using screws or set screws has technical drawbacks such as reliance on tools, cumbersome procedures, low efficiency, and significant safety hazards associated with working at heights, and urgently needs improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0008] This invention provides a quick-installation mechanism for a compact weather station to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art. It is applicable to weather stations installed outdoors at a certain height above the ground. It uses a structural design method to achieve quick installation and disassembly without the need for tools, which improves both efficiency and the safety of staff.

[0009] The present invention includes the following technical solution: a quick-mounting mechanism for a compact weather station, comprising an upper hook plate, a mounting frame, a lower hook plate, a transfer bracket, and a support rod; the bottom of the support rod is installed outdoors, and the top is fitted with the transfer bracket; the transfer bracket fixes the lower hook plate with studs on its top surface, and the lower hook on the lower hook plate can be inserted upward into a notch on the mounting frame; a spring is provided on the studs on the top surface of the mounting frame and the upper hook plate is fixed by the studs, and the upper hook on the upper hook plate is inserted downward into the notch and can be locked with the lower hook.

[0010] Furthermore, the adapter bracket is inserted into the top of the support rod, and the side of the adapter bracket is fixed to the support rod by a set screw.

[0011] Furthermore, the spring is fitted over the stud of the mounting bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the upper hook plate is fixed to the studs of the mounting bracket by screws and a baffle, with the screw head pressing against the upper surface of the baffle.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower hook plate is fixed to the stud of the adapter bracket by screws and a baffle, with the screw head pressing against the upper surface of the baffle.

[0014] Furthermore, the upper hook plate is mainly circular with three upper hooks evenly arranged on its edge, and the lower hook plate is mainly circular with three lower hooks evenly arranged on its edge.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper hook has an upwardly protruding locking buckle at the hook edge.

[0016] Furthermore, the lower hook has a downward-protruding locking buckle at the hook edge, which can engage with the upper locking buckle.

[0017] Furthermore, when the mounting bracket is connected to the adapter bracket, the mounting bracket moves downward to insert the lower hook into the notch, and then the mounting bracket is rotated. During the rotation, the force generated between the upper and lower locking buckles causes the upper hook plate to move downward and compress the spring.

[0018] Furthermore, after the mounting bracket is rotated into position, the upper hook plate returns to its original position under the action of the spring.

[0019] The advantages and positive effects of this invention are as follows: This invention, through the design of upper and lower hook plates, enables rapid installation and disassembly between the mounting bracket and the adapter bracket without the need for tools, thereby improving the efficiency of on-site installation, maintenance, and disassembly, as well as the safety of workers.

[0020] This invention has a simple structure, a high degree of modularity, and standardized connectors; workers can quickly remove the mounting mechanism from the support rod and perform routine maintenance on the ground. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the upper hook plate mounting structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower hook plate mounting structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the installation frame and lower hook plate of the present invention during insertion. Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing the locking buckles of the upper and lower hook plates of the present invention fastening together. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing the mounting bracket and adapter bracket being fixed and locked together according to the present invention; In the diagram, 1-screw; 2-baffle; 3-upper hook plate; 3-1-upper hook; 3-2-upper locking buckle; 4-spring; 5-mounting bracket; 5-1-notch; 6-lower hook plate; 6-1-lower hook; 6-2-lower locking buckle; 7-adapter bracket; 8-set screw; 9-support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To further disclose the invention's content, features, and effects, the following examples are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings for detailed explanation. In the following description of the embodiments, 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," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this patent and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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 patent.

[0023] In the following description of the embodiments, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this patent according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Example: See Appendix Figure 1-6 A quick-mounting mechanism for a compact weather station includes an upper hook plate 3, a mounting frame 5, a lower hook plate 6, an adapter bracket 7, and a support rod 9. The bottom of the support rod 9 is installed outdoors, and the top is fitted with the adapter bracket 7. The adapter bracket 7 secures the lower hook plate 6 to the upper hook plate 6 via studs on its top surface. The lower hook 6-1 on the lower hook plate 6 can be inserted upwards into a notch 5-1 on the mounting frame 5. A spring 4 is provided on the studs on the top surface of the mounting frame 5, and the upper hook plate 3 is secured by the studs. The spring 4 is sleeved on the outside of the studs of the mounting frame 5. The upper hook 3-1 of the upper hook plate 3 is inserted downwards into the notch 5-1 and can be locked with the lower hook 6-1. The adapter bracket 7 is inserted into the top of the support rod 9, and the side of the adapter bracket 7 is secured to the support rod 9 by set screws 8.

[0025] The upper hook plate 3 is fixed to the studs of the mounting bracket 5 by screws 1 and baffles 2, with the screw head pressing against the upper surface of the baffle 2. The lower hook plate 6 is fixed to the studs of the adapter bracket 7 by screws 1 and baffles 2, with the screw head pressing against the upper surface of the baffle 2. The upper hook plate 3 is mainly annular with three upper hooks 3-1 evenly arranged along its edge, and the lower hook plate 6 is mainly annular with three lower hooks 6-1 evenly arranged along its edge.

[0026] The upper hook 3-1 has an upwardly protruding upper locking buckle 3-2 at its hook edge. The lower hook 6-1 has a downwardly protruding lower locking buckle 6-2 at its hook edge, and the lower locking buckle 6-2 can engage with the upper locking buckle 3-2.

[0027] When the mounting bracket 5 is connected to the adapter bracket 7, the mounting bracket 5 moves downward so that the lower hook 6-1 inserts into the notch 5-1, and then the mounting bracket 5 is rotated. During the rotation, the force generated between the upper locking buckle 3-2 and the lower locking buckle 6-2 causes the upper hook plate 3 to move downward and compress the spring 4. After the mounting bracket 5 is rotated into place, the upper hook plate 3 returns to its original position under the action of the spring 4.

[0028] Working principle: The design of the upper hook plate 3 and the lower hook plate 6 enables quick installation and disassembly between the mounting bracket 5 and the adapter bracket 7 without the need for tools, which improves the efficiency of on-site installation, maintenance and disassembly, as well as the safety of the staff.

[0029] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art, under the guidance of the present invention, can make many other modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. These modifications all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quick-loading mechanism for a compact weather station, characterized in that: The upper hook plate, mounting bracket, lower hook plate, adapter bracket, and support rod are described; the bottom of the support rod is installed outdoors, and the top is installed with the adapter bracket. The adapter bracket fixes the lower hook plate with studs on the top surface, and the lower hook on the lower hook plate can be inserted upward into the notch on the mounting bracket; the studs on the top surface of the mounting bracket are provided with springs and the upper hook plate is fixed by the studs, and the upper hook on the upper hook plate is inserted downward into the notch and can be locked with the lower hook.

2. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter bracket is inserted into the top of the support rod, and the side of the adapter bracket is fixed to the support rod by a set screw.

3. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring is fitted over the stud of the mounting bracket.

4. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper hook plate is fixed to the studs of the mounting bracket by screws and a baffle, with the screw head pressing against the upper surface of the baffle.

5. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower hook plate is fixed to the stud of the adapter bracket by screws and a baffle, with the screw head pressing against the upper surface of the baffle.

6. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper hook plate is mainly circular with three upper hooks evenly arranged on its edge, and the lower hook plate is mainly circular with three lower hooks evenly arranged on its edge.

7. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper hook has an upward-protruding locking buckle at the edge of the hook.

8. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower hook has a downward-protruding locking buckle at the edge of the hook, and the lower locking buckle can engage with the upper locking buckle.

9. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the mounting bracket is connected to the adapter bracket, the mounting bracket moves downward so that the lower hook is inserted into the notch and then the mounting bracket is rotated. During the rotation, the force generated between the upper and lower locking buckles causes the upper hook plate to move downward and compress the spring.

10. The quick-loading mechanism in a compact weather station according to claim 9, characterized in that: After the mounting bracket is rotated into position, the upper hook plate returns to its original position under the action of the spring.

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