Device for measuring reservoir water level based on range finder

The rangefinder-based device with a floating prism and GNSS integration addresses inaccuracies in reservoir water level measurement by reducing wave interference and enhancing precision through precise positioning and real-time temperature monitoring.

CN222258390UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27GUANGXI YOUJIANG WATER CONSERVANCY DEV CO LTD BAISE BRANCH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421169617.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-27
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-27

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Technical Problem

Existing reservoir water level measurement methods are inaccurate due to wind and wave interference, limited observation points, and outdated data collection and transmission methods, leading to significant errors in reservoir capacity estimation.

Method used

A rangefinder-based device with a floating prism and GNSS integration, featuring a floating boat with a prism inside protective shells, reducing wave impact and using GNSS for precise positioning, combined with heat dissipation and real-time temperature monitoring for enhanced accuracy.

Benefits of technology

Achieves millimeter-level measurement accuracy by minimizing wave and wind interference and leveraging GNSS for precise positioning, ensuring accurate reservoir water level determination.

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Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the technical field of water level measurement, and provides a diastimeter-based reservoir water level measuring device, which comprises a building and an iron plate arranged on the side surface of the building, a GNSS receiver, a water pump and a processor are arranged on the iron plate, an outer protective shell is fixed on the building through expansion screws, and a diastimeter is arranged at the top of the outer protective shell. A spiral water pipe arranged in the inner protective shell is communicated with a water suction pump, a pontoon is arranged in the spiral water pipe, a prism is installed on the pontoon, and the pontoon freely moves up and down along with water flow in the inner protective shell; the device is more convenient to operate, the pontoon with the prism is arranged in the outer protective shell and the inner protective shell, the influence of stormy waves on the prism can be reduced, the prism is matched with the range finder to improve the measurement precision, the precision reaches the millimeter level, the internal temperature is reduced through the heat dissipation component, and the measurement precision is improved. And coordinates are provided for the satellites by using the base points of the existing GNSS system in the reservoir area, so that the elevation of the range finder is obtained, and the reservoir water level value is further obtained.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of water level measurement, and in particular relates to a reservoir water level measuring device based on a rangefinder. Background Art

[0002] At present, the way hydropower stations observe water depth is to fix the water gauge on the surface of a long metal pipe or wooden strip, insert it vertically into the water body and fix it, so that observers can read the water gauge directly according to the water surface height. However, the facilities are outdated, the observation accuracy is not high, and there are relatively few measuring points. Often, only one observation point is set to observe the water level of the reservoir. It is impossible to avoid various errors caused by the upstream and downstream of the reservoir and wind and waves. At the same time, the observation and data collection and transmission methods are generally backward. The existing radar water level meter is installed on one side of the building. The measurement accuracy is greatly affected by the wind and waves on the water surface, and the error can even reach the centimeter level.

[0003] The above reasons lead to large errors in reservoir water level measurement, which in turn causes large errors in reservoir capacity. The capacity error of large reservoirs can even reach hundreds of thousands of cubic meters. The accuracy and timeliness of the data cannot meet the needs of flood control scheduling during the reservoir flood season. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the embodiment of the utility model is to provide a device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder, aiming to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] The utility model is implemented as follows: a device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder, including a building, and also including:

[0006] An iron plate, the iron plate is fixedly mounted on the side of the building, and a GNSS receiver, a water pump and a processor are arranged on the iron plate;

[0007] An outer protective shell, which is fixed to the building by expansion screws and is located at the bottom of the iron plate;

[0008] A rangefinder, the rangefinder being mounted on the top of the outer protective shell;

[0009] an inner protective shell, wherein the inner protective shell is disposed inside the outer protective shell, a spiral water pipe is arranged in the inner protective shell, and a top end of the spiral water pipe is connected to a water pump; and

[0010] The floating boat is arranged in the spiral water pipe, a prism is installed on the floating boat, and the floating boat moves freely up and down with the water flow in the inner protective shell.

[0011] Preferably, a screen is provided at the bottom of the inner protective shell for preventing insects and rain.

[0012] Preferably, the space between the outer protective shell and the inner protective shell is filled with foam.

[0013] Preferably, a scoop net is also provided in the inner protective shell so as to regularly scoop out the floating boat for cleaning.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of thermometers are installed on the inner side of the inner protective shell along the height direction, and the thermometers are electrically connected to the water pump to facilitate real-time monitoring of temperatures at different heights.

[0015] The device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] (1) Processor power supply with remotely set computer makes operation more convenient;

[0017] (2) The floating vessel with prisms is arranged inside the outer protective shell and the inner protective shell, which can reduce the impact of wind and waves on the prisms;

[0018] (3) The prism is also used with a rangefinder to improve the accuracy of measurement, bringing the accuracy to the millimeter level;

[0019] (4) Use heat dissipation components to reduce internal temperature and improve measurement accuracy;

[0020] (5) The existing GNSS system base points in the reservoir area are also used to provide coordinates for the satellite, thereby obtaining the elevation at the rangefinder and further obtaining the reservoir water level value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of an inner and outer protective shell of a device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 A front view of a cross-section of an inner and outer protective shell of a device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the upper part of a device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] In the attached figure: 1-building; 2-GNSS receiver; 3-outer protective shell; 4-water pump; 5-processor; 6-rangefinder; 7-inner protective shell; 8-spiral water pipe; 9-floating boat; 10-screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0027] The specific implementation of the present utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0028] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a structural diagram of a reservoir water level measuring device based on a rangefinder provided by an embodiment of the utility model includes a building 1, an iron plate, an outer protective shell 3, a rangefinder 6, an inner protective shell 7 and a floating boat 9, wherein the iron plate is fixedly installed on the side of the building 1, and a GNSS receiver 2, a water pump 4 and a processor 5 are arranged on the iron plate, and the processor 5 is connected to a remote computer through a cable; the outer protective shell 3 is fixed to the building 1 by expansion screws, and the outer protective shell 3 is at the bottom of the iron plate; the rangefinder 6 is installed on the top of the outer protective shell 3; the inner protective shell 7 is arranged inside the outer protective shell 3, and a spiral water pipe 8 is arranged in the inner protective shell 7, and the top end of the spiral water pipe 8 is connected to the water pump 4; the floating boat 9 is arranged in the spiral water pipe 8, and a prism is installed on the floating boat 9, and the floating boat 9 moves freely up and down with the water flow in the inner protective shell 7.

[0029] The present application provides a device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder, which is not only more convenient to operate, but also a floating boat 9 with a prism is arranged in an outer protective shell 3 and an inner protective shell 7, which can reduce the impact of wind and waves on the prism. The prism is also matched with a rangefinder 6 to improve the measurement accuracy, so that the accuracy reaches the millimeter level, and the heat dissipation components are used to reduce the internal temperature and improve the measurement accuracy. The existing GNSS system base points in the reservoir area are used to provide coordinates for the satellite, so as to obtain the elevation at the rangefinder 6, and then obtain the reservoir water level value.

[0030] In an example of the present invention, the processor 5 is powered by solar energy or city electricity. In actual application, an LED display screen may be additionally arranged around the processor 5 to display the current water level in real time.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a screen 10 is provided at the bottom of the inner protective shell 7 .

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, by providing the screen 10, insect and rain protection can be performed during the water level measurement process.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, as another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the space between the outer protective shell 3 and the inner protective shell 7 is filled with foam.

[0034] In one example of the present invention, by filling with foam, it is possible to prevent water from transferring temperature through the outer protective shell 3 and the inner protective shell 7, thereby achieving the effects of heat insulation and heat preservation.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, as another preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a scoop net is also provided in the inner protective shell 7.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, after the pontoon 9 has been used for a period of time, in order to ensure the accuracy of the pontoon 9 and the prism installed thereon, it is necessary to pull the dredging net and take out the pontoon 9 regularly for cleaning.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, as another preferred embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of thermometers are installed along the height direction on the inner side of the inner protective shell 7 , and the thermometers are electrically connected to the water pump 4 .

[0038] In an example of the present invention, a plurality of thermometers monitor the temperature of liquid at different heights in real time, and determine whether it is necessary to pump water for cooling according to the temperature.

[0039] In addition, if the water pump 4 is replaced by a compressor in a refrigerator, the spiral water pipe 8 is replaced by a closed pipe, and the heat transfer medium is replaced by refrigerant instead of water, the heat can be further reduced.

[0040] In summary, the installation of the device is completed according to the diagram. Before use, the processor 5 is remotely operated by the computer to start pumping water. The water with a reservoir water level of 2 meters or even deeper rises along the spiral water pipe 8 to the pump 4 on the top of the outer protective shell 3 under the action of suction, completing the heat absorption of the air in the inner protective shell 7, lowering the internal temperature, and maintaining it for 15-20 minutes; remote control, stop pumping, let it stand for 1-2 minutes, and the remote control rangefinder 6 starts to measure the distance from the prism on the floating boat 9 to the rangefinder 6. The processor 5 integrates the position information provided by the GNSS receiver 2, the measured value of the rangefinder 6 and the draft depth (fixed value) of the floating boat 9, and finally obtains an accurate reading of the reservoir water level, or returns it to the duty personnel computer through the communication cable.

[0041] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention.

[0042] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder, comprising a building, characterized in that: Also includes: An iron plate, the iron plate is fixedly mounted on the side of the building, and a GNSS receiver, a water pump and a processor are arranged on the iron plate; An outer protective shell, which is fixed to the building by expansion screws and is located at the bottom of the iron plate; A rangefinder, the rangefinder being mounted on the top of the outer protective shell; an inner protective shell, wherein the inner protective shell is disposed inside the outer protective shell, a spiral water pipe is arranged in the inner protective shell, and a top end of the spiral water pipe is connected to a water pump; and The floating boat is arranged in the spiral water pipe, a prism is installed on the floating boat, and the floating boat moves freely up and down with the water flow in the inner protective shell.

2. The device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A screen is provided at the bottom of the inner protective shell for preventing insects and rain.

3. The device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The space between the outer protective shell and the inner protective shell is filled with foam.

4. The device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A scooping net is also provided in the inner protective shell so as to regularly scoop out the floating boat for cleaning.

5. The device for measuring reservoir water level based on a rangefinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of thermometers are installed along the height direction on the inner side of the inner protective shell, and the thermometers are electrically connected to the water pump so as to monitor the temperature at different heights in real time.