Rainfall sensor mechanism

By designing a rain sensor mechanism with a linear motor, the problem of inaccurate measurement of existing rain sensors when the rainfall is too high or too small is solved, the accurate collection and measurement of rainwater is achieved, and the accuracy of measurement results is improved.

CN222599864UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11XIAMEN QINTIAN IRRIGATION & HORTICULTURE EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420294117.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-18
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-18

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Technical Problem

The existing rain sensors have too much or too little rainfall, and the measuring device cannot provide timely feedback on the current rainfall, resulting in inaccurate measurement results.

Method used

A rain sensor mechanism is designed, including a mounting base and a housing, with first and second linear motors provided on the housing, through which the opening and closing of the movable cover plate and the inclination of the housing are controlled to realize rainwater collection and measurement.

Benefits of technology

The rainwater enters the housing by opening and closing of the movable cover plate, collected by the container and measured by the measuring part, ensuring the accuracy of the measurement results, and the moisture is discharged by tilting for measurement again.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rainfall sensor mechanism, which belongs to the technical field of measuring instruments and comprises a mounting seat and a shell. A first linear motor is rotationally arranged on the mounting seat, the shell is rotationally arranged on the mounting seat, and an output shaft of the first linear motor is rotationally arranged on the shell; a water leakage hole is formed in the shell, a through hole is formed in the shell, a movable cover plate is arranged on the through hole in a sliding mode, a second linear motor is fixedly arranged on the shell, an output shaft of the second linear motor is fixedly arranged on the movable cover plate, and a measuring device is fixedly arranged in the shell. The measuring device comprises a measuring part and a containing part, the measuring part is fixedly arranged on the shell, the containing part is arranged on the measuring part, and the measuring device has the advantage of being accurate in measuring result.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of measuring instruments, in particular to a rainfall sensor mechanism. Background Art

[0002] A rain sensor is a device used to measure rainfall. It usually consists of a sensor and a measuring device that can measure the amount of rain falling on the sensor and convert it into an electrical signal or digital data.

[0003] However, the existing rainfall sensor measuring device can only measure light rain due to its own structural limitations. When the rainfall is too heavy or too light, the measuring device cannot timely feedback the current rainfall, resulting in inaccurate measurement results.

[0004] Based on this, the utility model designs a rain sensor mechanism to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a rain sensor mechanism to solve the above technical problems.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: it includes a mounting seat and a shell; a first linear motor is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, the shell is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, and the output shaft of the first linear motor is rotatably arranged on the shell; a water leakage hole is opened on the shell, a through hole is opened on the shell, a movable cover plate is slidably arranged on the through hole, a second linear motor is fixedly arranged on the shell, the output shaft of the second linear motor is fixedly arranged on the movable cover plate, a measuring device is fixedly arranged in the shell, the measuring device includes a measuring part and a containing part, the measuring part is fixedly arranged on the shell, and the containing part is arranged on the measuring part.

[0007] By adopting the above technical scheme, rainwater enters the shell through the opening and closing of the movable cover, is collected by the containing part, and is measured by the measuring part to obtain the weight of rainwater collected within a certain period of time. After calculation, the precipitation data can be obtained. After the measurement is completed, the shell is tilted by the first linear motor to dump the water on the containing part and discharge it through the leakage hole.

[0008] Preferably, the containing part comprises a containing plate and a leakage-proof plate, the containing plate is fixedly arranged on the measuring part, and the leakage-proof plate is fixedly arranged around the containing plate.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, rainwater is collected by the collecting plate and is prevented from escaping by the leak-proof plate, thereby ensuring that the measured data is accurate and valid.

[0010] Preferably, a water collection trough is provided on the containing plate.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when the containing plate collects rainwater, the water collection groove gathers the rainwater, so that the measuring device can measure the weight of rainwater more accurately.

[0012] Preferably, a clearance hole is provided on the leakage-proof plate.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the shell is tilted regularly, rainwater on the containing plate can be discharged through the yield hole, and the drainage effect is efficient.

[0014] Preferably, a slide rail is fixedly provided on the shell, a slider is fixedly provided on the movable cover, the slider is slidably provided on the slide rail, and the slide rail is provided with a plurality of tracks.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the movable cover can move smoothly during opening and closing, thus preventing jamming from affecting the measurement results.

[0016] In summary, the present application has the following beneficial technical effects: the opening and closing of the movable cover is controlled by the second linear motor, so that rainwater enters the shell, is collected by the containing part, and then measured by the measuring part to obtain the weight of rainwater collected within a certain period of time. After calculation, the precipitation data can be obtained. After the measurement is completed, the first linear motor is used to lift up and tilt the shell, pour out the water on the containing part and discharge it through the leakage hole, so that it can be measured again, which has the advantage of accurate measurement results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure of this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the mounting base of this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the measuring device of this embodiment.

[0021] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0022] 1. Mounting seat; 2. Shell; 3. First linear motor; 4. Leakage hole; 5. Through hole; 6. Movable cover plate; 7. Slide rail; 8. Slider; 9. Second linear motor; 10. Measuring device; 11. Measuring part; 12. Container part; 13. Container plate; 14. Leakage-proof plate; 15. Water trough; 16. Clearance hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] 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.

[0024] The following is combined with Figure 1 —3 Provide further details of this application.

[0025] A rain sensor mechanism comprises a mounting seat 1 and a shell 2.

[0026] A first linear motor 3 is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 1 , the housing 2 is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 1 , and the output shaft of the first linear motor is rotatably mounted on the housing 2 .

[0027] A water leakage hole 4 is provided on the shell 2; a through hole 5 is provided on the shell 2, and the through hole 5 is covered with a movable cover plate 6; a slide rail 7 is fixedly provided on the shell 2, and a slider 8 is fixedly provided on the movable cover plate 6, and the slider 8 is slidably provided on the slide rail 7, and the slide rail 7 is provided with two tracks; a second linear motor 9 is fixedly provided on the shell 2, and the output shaft of the second linear motor 9 is fixedly provided on the movable cover plate 6.

[0028] A measuring device 10 is fixedly arranged in the housing 2 ; the measuring device comprises a measuring portion 11 and a containing portion 12 , wherein the measuring portion 11 is fixedly arranged on the housing 2 , and the containing portion 12 is arranged on the measuring portion 11 .

[0029] The containing part 12 comprises a containing plate 13 and a leakproof plate 14 , the containing plate 13 is provided with a water collecting groove 15 ; the containing plate 13 is fixedly arranged on the measuring part 11 , the leakproof plate 14 is fixedly arranged around the containing plate 13 , and the leakproof plate 14 is provided with a clearance hole 16 .

[0030] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: the mounting base 1 is installed at the position indicated by the measurement, and the output shaft of the second linear motor 9 is driven to shorten, so as to drive the movable cover plate 6 to move, so that the movable cover plate 6 is away from the through hole 5, and rainfall can enter the shell 2 through the through hole 5 until it falls on the receiving plate 13 with a certain area; then the output shaft of the second linear motor 9 is driven to extend, and the movable cover plate 6 is driven to move and then cover the through hole 5 again. At this time, the rainwater in the open time period is collected on the receiving plate 13 and accumulated in the water storage tank 15, so that the measuring device 10 can measure the weight of the rainwater, and the data of short-term rainfall can be obtained after calculation and conversion; then the output shaft of the first linear motor 3 is driven to extend, so that the rainwater on the receiving plate is discharged from the receiving plate 13 through the give way hole 16 and flows out of the shell 2 from the leakage hole 4, and then the output shaft of the first linear motor 3 is driven to shorten, so that the device can be measured again after returning to the initial state.

[0031] The second linear motor 9 controls the opening and closing of the movable cover 6, so that rainwater enters the shell 2, is collected by the containing part 12, and is measured by the measuring part 11 to obtain the weight of rainwater collected within a certain period of time. After calculation, the precipitation data can be obtained. After the measurement is completed, the first linear motor 3 is used to lift up and tilt the shell 2, dump the water on the containing part 12 and discharge it through the leakage hole 4, so that measurement can be performed again, which has the advantage of accurate measurement results.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "both ends" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0033] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rain sensor mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting seat (1) and a shell (2); a first linear motor (3) is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat (1), the shell (2) is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, and the output shaft of the first linear motor (3) is rotatably arranged on the shell (2); a water leakage hole (4) is provided on the shell (2), a through hole (5) is provided on the shell (2), a movable cover plate (6) is slidably arranged on the through hole (5), a second linear motor (9) is fixedly arranged on the shell (2), the output shaft of the second linear motor (9) is fixedly arranged on the movable cover plate (6), a measuring device (10) is fixedly arranged in the shell (2), and the measuring device (10) comprises a measuring part (11) and a containing part (12), the measuring part (11) is fixedly arranged on the shell (2), and the containing part (12) is arranged on the measuring part (11).

2. A rain sensor mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The containing part (12) comprises a containing plate (13) and a leakage prevention plate (14); the containing plate (13) is fixedly arranged on the measuring part (11); and the leakage prevention plate (14) is fixedly arranged around the containing plate (13).

3. A rain sensor mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The containing plate (13) is provided with a water storage tank (15).

4. A rain sensor mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-leakage plate (14) is provided with a clearance hole (16).

5. A rain sensor mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide rail (7) is fixedly arranged on the housing (2), a slider (8) is fixedly arranged on the movable cover plate (6), the slider (8) is slidably arranged on the slide rail (7), and the slide rail (7) is provided with a plurality of tracks.