Buoy water level observer

By designing a float water level observer and using the floating body structure and protective tube to protect the liquid level detection head, the stability and detection accuracy of existing water level observers when used in reservoirs or sedimentation tanks are solved, achieving high accuracy and low maintenance costs.

CN222579379UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-07SUZHOU IND PARK SINO FRENCH ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420506221.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-15
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-15

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Technical Problem

When used in reservoirs or sedimentation tanks, existing water level observers are susceptible to water flow and incline or pour, and liquid level sensors are susceptible to impurities contamination in water, resulting in inaccurate detection results.

Method used

A floating water level observer is designed, using a floating body structure and a protective tube to protect the liquid level detection head, and the stability of the observer is improved through the floating rod and the floating body block, and the detection results are sent in real time through the signal transmission module.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the impact of water flow on the observer, improves the accuracy of liquid level detection, reduces installation and maintenance costs, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a floating water level observer, and particularly relates to the field of water level observation, which comprises a counterweight base, the top of the counterweight base is connected with a connecting ring, the top of the connecting ring is fixedly connected with a connecting pipe, the top of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected with a floating body base, and the top of the floating body base is provided with a floating body top cover. And the top of the floating body top cover is fixedly connected with a floating rod. Firstly, the liquid level detection head is protected through the arranged protection pipe, pollutants such as impurities in water can be prevented from being attached to the surface of the liquid level detection head to affect the detection result of the liquid level detection head, meanwhile, the stability of the floating body top cover and the floating body base can be improved through the floating rod and the floating body block, and then the connecting pipe is made to be perpendicular all the time; and secondly, the whole structure is simple, the size is small, the installation and maintenance cost is reduced, the occupied area is reduced, and meanwhile the service life of the observer is prolonged due to the fact that corrosion-resistant materials are adopted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water level observation, and more specifically, to a floating water level observer. Background Art

[0002] Water is an indispensable natural resource for human development and the material basis for the survival of mankind and all living things. With the increasing scarcity of water resources, the reality of water pollution has added to people's worries. To solve the water problems that are closely related to human social life in reality, modern water treatment technology and water treatment equipment must be used. Large-scale water treatment work generally requires large sedimentation tanks, purification tanks and other equipment. Existing sedimentation tanks and other water treatment equipment need to use water level observers to lift the water level in the observation tank when in use.

[0003] In the prior art, a water level sensor is fixed on a fixed rod, which is then inserted into the bottom of the reservoir. The fixed rod inserted into the bottom of the reservoir is easily tilted or even topples due to the water flow in the reservoir, which affects the water level detection.

[0004] The utility model with Chinese patent application number CN202020139628.0 discloses a reservoir water level detection device. The utility model welds a fixing plate on the outer ring of the bottom of the vertical pole, and welds multiple plug rods on the bottom of the vertical pole, so that the vertical pole is inserted into the bottom of the reservoir and then inserted into the bottom of the reservoir through the plug rods. At the same time, the traction rope and lead block connected to the outer ring of the traction ring are placed in the soil. The plug rods can be used to fix the vertical pole inside the reservoir more stably, ensuring the stability of the vertical pole fixation;

[0005] Then, combined with the drawings in its specification, it can be seen that when the water level detection device is used in water treatment equipment such as sedimentation tanks, the liquid level sensor is directly bound to the rod body, and it is easy for pollutants such as impurities in the water to adhere to the rod body or the sensor, causing the sensor detection value to be affected, thereby affecting the accuracy of the detection result. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the above defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a floating water level observer to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a floating water level observer, comprising a counterweight base, the top of the counterweight base is connected to a connecting ring, the top of the connecting ring is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe, the top of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to a floating body base, the top of the floating body base is provided with a floating body top cover, the top of the floating body top cover is fixedly connected to a floating rod, and the top of the floating rod is fixedly connected to a fixed ball;

[0008] A float block is arranged in the middle of the float top cover, a threaded ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float top cover, a threaded groove is arranged on the top of the inner cavity of the float base, a signal transmission module and a liquid level sensor body are arranged in the middle of the float base, and a connecting line is connected to the bottom of the liquid level sensor body;

[0009] A sealing groove is provided on one side of the middle of the connecting pipe, a liquid level detection head is arranged in the middle of the sealing groove, a protective tube is sleeved in the middle of the connecting pipe, and fixing rings are symmetrically fixedly connected at both ends of the protective tube.

[0010] Preferably, the float base and the float top cover form a teardrop-shaped structure, a sealing gasket is provided between the float top cover and the float base, and the surfaces of the float base and the connecting pipe, counterweight base, float top cover and float rod are all provided with an anti-corrosion coating.

[0011] Preferably, the threaded ring is adapted to the threaded groove, and the threaded ring is arranged inside the threaded groove and is threadably connected to the threaded groove.

[0012] Preferably, the surface of the floating rod is provided with a reflective strip, the floating rod and the fixed ball are both made of high-strength materials, and the floating body top cover, the floating body block and the floating body base are made of materials with lower density.

[0013] Preferably, a battery is provided in the middle of the floating body base, the battery is electrically connected to the signal transmission module and the liquid level sensor body, and one end of the connecting line is connected to the liquid level detection head.

[0014] Preferably, the liquid level detection head corresponds to the protective tube, and the liquid level detection head is arranged between two fixing rings. The inner cavity of the fixing ring has the same diameter as the connecting tube, the inner cavity diameter of the protective tube is larger than the diameter of the connecting tube, and the surface of the protective tube is provided with filtering holes.

[0015] Preferably, a limiting ring is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixing ring, a positioning ring groove is provided on the outer surface of the connecting pipe at a position corresponding to the limiting ring, and the limiting ring is arranged inside the positioning ring groove.

[0016] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model:

[0017] 1. The utility model firstly protects the liquid level detection head by setting a protective tube, which can prevent impurities and other pollutants in the water from adhering to the surface of the liquid level detection head and affecting the detection result of the liquid level detection head. At the same time, the floating rod and the floating body block can improve the stability of the floating body top cover and the floating body base, so that the connecting pipe is always vertical, and the detection accuracy of the liquid level detection head is improved. Secondly, the overall structure is simple, the volume is small, the installation and maintenance costs are reduced, and the floor space is reduced. At the same time, the use of corrosion-resistant materials prolongs the service life of the observer;

[0018] 2. The utility model can also limit the position of the protection tube through the cooperation of the positioning ring groove and the limiting ring, without affecting the rotation of the protection tube, thereby improving the use effect. The threaded connection of the threaded ring and the threaded groove facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the float top cover and the float base, thereby reducing the installation and maintenance costs. The detection results can be directly sent to the receiving end through the signal transmission module, and the liquid level height can be directly understood without opening the equipment cover, which is convenient for use.

[0019] In summary, through the mutual influence of the above-mentioned multiple effects, impurities and other pollutants in the water can be prevented from adhering to the surface of the liquid level detection head, thereby improving the accuracy of the liquid level detection head detection. Secondly, the overall structure is simple and the volume is small, which reduces the installation and maintenance costs and the footprint, while extending the service life of the observer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the floating body top cover and the floating body base of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the floating body base and the signal transmission module of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at point A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 6 For this utility model Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at point B in the middle.

[0026] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. counterweight base; 2. connecting ring; 3. connecting pipe; 4. float base; 5. float top cover; 6. float rod; 7. fixed ball; 8. float block; 9. threaded ring; 10. threaded groove; 11. signal transmission module; 12. liquid level sensor body; 13. connecting wire; 14. sealing card slot; 15. liquid level detection head; 16. protective tube; 17. fixing ring; 18. limit ring; 19. positioning ring groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] As attached Figure 1-6 The floating water level observer shown comprises a counterweight base 1, a connecting ring 2 is connected to the top of the counterweight base 1, a connecting pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting ring 2, a floating body base 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe 3, a floating body top cover 5 is arranged on the top of the floating body base 4, so that the floating body base 4 and the floating body top cover 5 can float in the water, so that the connecting pipe 3 is straightened for easy detection, a floating rod 6 is fixedly connected through the top of the floating body top cover 5, and a fixing ball 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the floating rod 6, and the stability of the floating body top cover 5 and the floating body base 4 can be improved by the fixing ball 7 and the floating rod 6;

[0029] A float block 8 is provided in the middle of the float top cover 5, a threaded ring 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float top cover 5, a threaded groove 10 is provided at the top of the inner cavity of the float base 4, a signal transmission module 11 and a liquid level sensor body 12 are provided in the middle of the float base 4, and a connecting line 13 is connected to the bottom of the liquid level sensor body 12. The float block 8 can improve the floating stability of the float top cover 5, reduce the error of water level observation, and improve the use effect. The threaded ring 9 and the threaded groove 10 facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the float base 4 and the float top cover 5, and facilitate the inspection and replacement of the internal workpieces;

[0030] A sealing groove 14 is provided on one side of the middle of the connecting tube 3, a liquid level detection head 15 is provided in the middle of the sealing groove 14, a protective tube 16 is sleeved in the middle of the connecting tube 3, and fixing rings 17 are symmetrically fixedly connected to both ends of the protective tube 16. The protective tube 16 can filter the surface debris of the liquid level detection head 15 without affecting the detection value of the hydraulic pressure by the liquid level detection head 15, thereby not affecting the liquid level detection effect.

[0031] As attached Figure 1-4 As shown, the float base 4 and the float top cover 5 form a teardrop-shaped structure, a sealing gasket is arranged between the float top cover 5 and the float base 4, and the surfaces of the float base 4 and the connecting pipe 3, the counterweight base 1, the float top cover 5, and the float rod 6 are all provided with an anti-corrosion coating, which can be conveniently assembled and disassembled and the internal workpieces can be sealed. At the same time, the overall structure is compact, occupies a small area, and extends the service life.

[0032] As attached Figure 2-4As shown, the threaded ring 9 is adapted to the threaded groove 10, the threaded ring 9 is arranged inside the threaded groove 10 and is threadedly connected to the threaded groove 10, and the threaded ring 9 and the threaded groove 10 are convenient for connecting and disassembling the floating base 4 and the floating top cover 5, and convenient for combined installation and use.

[0033] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the surface of the float rod 6 is provided with a reflective strip, the materials of the float rod 6 and the fixed ball 7 are set to high-strength materials, and the materials of the float top cover 5, the float block 8 and the float base 4 are set to low-density materials, which can improve the stability of the float base 4 and the float top cover 5, and improve the overall strength, reduce maintenance costs, and extend service life.

[0034] As attached Figure 2 , 4 As shown in FIG. 5 , a battery is provided in the middle of the float base 4, and the battery is electrically connected to the signal transmission module 11 and the liquid level sensor body 12. One end of the connecting line 13 is connected to the liquid level detection head 15. The liquid pressure can be detected by the liquid level detection head 15 and the height of the liquid level can be obtained by calculation through the liquid level sensor body 12. The battery can increase the service life of the device and improve the use effect.

[0035] As attached Figure 2-6 As shown, the liquid level detection head 15 corresponds to the protective tube 16, and the liquid level detection head 15 is arranged between two fixing rings 17. The inner cavity of the fixing ring 17 has the same diameter as the connecting tube 3, and the inner cavity diameter of the protective tube 16 is larger than the diameter of the connecting tube 3. The surface of the protective tube 16 is provided with filtering holes, and the protective tube 16 can be used to protect the outer surface of the liquid level detection head 15 from debris to avoid affecting the detection effect of the liquid level detection head 15.

[0036] As attached Figure 5 , 6 As shown, a limiting ring 18 is fixedly connected to the middle part of the fixing ring 17, and a positioning ring groove 19 is provided on the outer surface of the connecting tube 3 at a position corresponding to the limiting ring 18. The limiting ring 18 is arranged inside the positioning ring groove 19 to facilitate limiting the position of the protective tube 16 and improve the use effect.

[0037] Working principle of the utility model: when in use, the device inside the float base 4 is turned on by the switch in the middle of the float base 4, and the float top cover 5 is rotatably connected through the threaded ring 9 and the threaded groove 10, and the length of the connecting pipe 3 is made less than the depth of the sedimentation tank;

[0038] Then the device is directly placed inside the sedimentation tank so that the counterweight base 1 fits against the bottom of the tank. At this time, the float base 4 and the float top cover 5 will float on the water surface, making the connecting pipe 3 tight. At this time, the liquid contacts the liquid level detection head 15 through the small holes on the surface of the protective tube 16. The pressure of the liquid at a fixed height can be detected by the liquid level detection head 15, so that the liquid level height can be known through the liquid level sensor body 12 and sent to the external receiver through the signal transmission module 11. In this way, the liquid level height inside the sedimentation tank can be directly known without opening the sedimentation tank.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A floating water level observer, comprising a weighted base (1), characterized in that: The top of the counterweight base (1) is connected to a connecting ring (2), the top of the connecting ring (2) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (3), the top of the connecting pipe (3) is fixedly connected to a floating body base (4), the top of the floating body base (4) is provided with a floating body top cover (5), the top of the floating body top cover (5) is fixedly connected to a floating rod (6), and the top of the floating rod (6) is fixedly connected to a fixing ball (7); A float block (8) is arranged in the middle of the float top cover (5), a threaded ring (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the float top cover (5), a threaded groove (10) is provided at the top of the inner cavity of the float base (4), a signal transmission module (11) and a liquid level sensor body (12) are arranged in the middle of the float base (4), and a connecting line (13) is connected to the bottom of the liquid level sensor body (12); A sealing groove (14) is provided on one side of the middle of the connecting tube (3), a liquid level detection head (15) is provided in the middle of the sealing groove (14), a protective tube (16) is sleeved in the middle of the connecting tube (3), and fixing rings (17) are symmetrically fixedly connected at both ends of the protective tube (16).

2. The floating water level observer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The float base (4) and the float top cover (5) form a teardrop-shaped structure, a sealing gasket is provided between the float top cover (5) and the float base (4), and the surfaces of the float base (4), the connecting pipe (3), the counterweight base (1), the float top cover (5), and the float rod (6) are all provided with an anti-corrosion coating.

3. The floating water level observer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The threaded ring (9) is matched with the threaded groove (10); the threaded ring (9) is arranged inside the threaded groove (10) and is threadedly connected to the threaded groove (10).

4. The floating water level observer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the floating rod (6) is provided with a reflective strip, the floating rod (6) and the fixed ball (7) are both made of high-strength materials, and the floating body top cover (5), the floating body block (8) and the floating body base (4) are made of materials with lower density.

5. The floating water level observer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage battery is arranged in the middle of the floating body base (4), the storage battery is electrically connected to the signal transmission module (11) and the liquid level sensor body (12), and one end of the connecting line (13) is connected to the liquid level detection head (15).

6. The floating water level observer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid level detection head (15) corresponds to the protective tube (16). The liquid level detection head (15) is arranged between two fixing rings (17). The inner cavity of the fixing ring (17) has the same diameter as the connecting tube (3). The inner cavity diameter of the protective tube (16) is larger than the diameter of the connecting tube (3). The surface of the protective tube (16) is provided with filtering holes.

7. The floating water level observer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting ring (18) is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixing ring (17), a positioning ring groove (19) is provided on the outer surface of the connecting pipe (3) at a position corresponding to the limiting ring (18), and the limiting ring (18) is arranged inside the positioning ring groove (19).

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