A solar panel orientation adjustment device and GNSS detection equipment for GNSS monitoring host

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of high-precision positioning and measuring equipment, and proposes a solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host, including a GNSS module, a main control module, a driving mechanism, an electronic compass sensor and a solar panel; wherein the solar panel is installed on a bracket with a rotating part, and the electronic compass sensor is installed on the solar panel; the solar panel is connected to a battery, and the battery is connected to the power supply end of the GNSS module; the output end of the GNSS module is connected to the first input end of the main control module, the output end of the electronic compass sensor is connected to the second input end of the main control module, the output end of the main control module is connected to the control end of the driving mechanism, and the driving end of the driving mechanism is connected to the rotating part. The utility model combines GNSS and electronic compass sensors to obtain the current latitude and longitude, azimuth, and pitch angle information of the solar panel, and determines the angle value that should be adjusted for the solar panel through the control module, so that the solar panel can receive direct solar light as much as possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of high-precision positioning and measuring equipment, and more specifically, to a solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host and a GNSS detection device. Background Art

[0002] GNSS monitoring hosts based on GNSS high-precision positioning technology are currently widely used in various deformation monitoring fields such as landslides, mine collapses, and reservoir dam deformations. In actual applications, GNSS monitoring hosts are generally deployed in remote areas, and it is difficult to ensure stable mains power supply. Therefore, most GNSS monitoring hosts use large batteries or solar panels to solve the power supply problem. Among them, when installing and deploying GNSS monitoring hosts powered by solar panels, it is necessary to ensure that the solar energy direction of the monitored point is mainly south, so that the solar panel can receive as much sunlight as possible. However, during actual construction and installation, it is difficult to ensure the accurate orientation of the solar panel, and there are deviations in the angle of sunlight in different seasons. Fixed solar panels have the problem of low resource utilization.

[0003] At present, there is an adjustable solar tracking bracket, which runs synchronously with the solar panel bracket through the light sensor. Once the light direction changes slightly, the light sensor will be unbalanced and the system output signal will produce deviation. When the deviation reaches a certain amplitude, the light sensor outputs a corresponding signal, and the controller starts to correct the deviation and control the motor to make the light sensor regain balance. In this way, it is constantly adjusted to follow the sun along the sun's trajectory at all times, so that the solar panel can maintain the maximum sunshine intensity at any time. However, there are certain limitations in the bracket using only the light sensor to judge the sun's trajectory. For example, when encountering rainy weather or extreme weather, the light sensor is difficult to achieve balance, causing the bracket to be in an adjustment state all the time, which can easily cause equipment overload or damage. In addition, the long-term dynamic adjustment of the bracket requires the consumption of corresponding electricity, which in turn affects the normal operation of the power supply object. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the defect of the above-mentioned prior art that the use of light sensors to adjust the direction of solar panels can easily lead to equipment overload or damage in rainy or extreme weather, the utility model provides a solar panel orientation adjustment device and a GNSS detection device for a GNSS monitoring host.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host comprises a GNSS module, a main control module, a driving mechanism, an electronic compass sensor and a solar panel; wherein the solar panel is mounted on a bracket with a rotating member, and the electronic compass sensor is mounted on the solar panel; the solar panel is connected to a battery, and the battery is connected to a power supply end of the GNSS module; the output end of the GNSS module is connected to a first input end of the main control module, the output end of the electronic compass sensor is connected to a second input end of the main control module, the output end of the main control module is connected to a control end of the driving mechanism, and the driving end of the driving mechanism is connected to the rotating member.

[0007] In this technical solution, the GNSS module is used to obtain the GNSS high-precision location information of the current device, including longitude and latitude information; the electronic compass sensor is used to obtain the azimuth and pitch angle information values ​​of the current solar panel. The GNSS module transmits the longitude and latitude information of the solar panel it obtains to the main control module, and the electronic compass sensor transmits the azimuth and pitch angle of the solar panel it obtains to the main control module. The main control module controls the operation of the driving mechanism based on the longitude and latitude information of the current device combined with the azimuth and pitch angle information of the current solar panel, and adjusts the direction of the solar panel by driving the rotation of the rotating part, so that the solar panel can receive as much direct solar energy as possible.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the solar panel is mounted on a base plate, and the base plate is connected to the bracket via the rotating member.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the rotating member includes a three-axis turntable; the rotating end of the three-axis turntable is connected to the back side of the solar panel.

[0010] As a preferred solution, clamps are provided on both sides of one side of the bottom plate along the direction of the solar panel, and the clamps are interference fit with both side edges of the solar panel.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the rotating part includes a universal ball; a groove matching the arc surface of the universal ball is provided on the back of the base plate, one end of the universal ball is interference fit with the groove, and the other end of the universal ball is connected to the output shaft of the driving mechanism.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the driving mechanism includes a pitch rotation motor and an azimuth rotation motor.

[0013] As a preferred solution, one end of the bracket is connected to the rotating member, and the other end of the bracket is connected to a base. The base is provided with a plurality of connecting holes, and the base is threadedly connected to the connecting holes by bolts and fixed to the ground.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the GNSS module includes a GNSS antenna and a GNSS OEM board, wherein the output end of the GNSS antenna is connected to the input end of the GNSS OEM board, and the output end of the GNSS OEM board is connected to the first input end of the main control module.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the device further comprises a protective box, and the protective box cover is arranged outside the GNSS module.

[0016] Furthermore, the utility model also proposes a GNSS detection device, which includes the solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host proposed by the utility model.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the technical solution of the utility model are: the utility model, through a simple structural design, uses the cooperation of rotating parts and driving mechanisms to achieve accurate adjustment of the orientation of the solar panel; the utility model further combines GNSS and electronic compass sensors to obtain the current longitude and latitude information as well as azimuth and pitch angle information of the solar panel, and quickly calculates the adjusted angle value of the solar panel through the control module, so that the solar panel can receive direct solar energy as much as possible, and is suitable for rainy or extreme weather environments, effectively avoiding equipment overload or damage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to Example 1.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to Example 1.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to Example 2.

[0021] Among them, 1-GNSS module, 101-GNSS antenna, 102-GNSS OEM board, 2-main control module, 3-driving mechanism, 4-electronic compass sensor, 5-solar panel, 6-rotating part, 7-bracket, 8-battery, 9-bottom plate, 901-card, 10-base, 11-protective box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the present patent;

[0023] The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings correspond to the same or similar components;

[0024] In order to better illustrate the present embodiment, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product;

[0025] It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0026] The technical solution of the utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] This embodiment provides a solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host, such as Figure 1 , 2 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure and structure of the solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to the present embodiment.

[0029] The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host proposed in this embodiment includes a GNSS module 1, a main control module 2, a driving mechanism 3, an electronic compass sensor 4 and a solar panel 5; wherein the solar panel 5 is installed on a bracket 7 with a rotating member 6, and the electronic compass sensor 4 is installed on the solar panel 5; the solar panel 5 is connected to a battery 8, and the battery 8 is connected to the power supply end of the GNSS module 1; the output end of the GNSS module 1 is connected to the first input end of the main control module 2, the output end of the electronic compass sensor 4 is connected to the second input end of the main control module 2, the output end of the main control module 2 is connected to the control end of the driving mechanism 3, and the driving end of the driving mechanism 3 is connected to the rotating member 6.

[0030] In this embodiment, the GNSS module 1 is used to obtain the GNSS high-precision position information of the current device, including longitude and latitude information; the electronic compass sensor 4 is used to obtain the azimuth and pitch angle information values ​​of the current solar panel 5.

[0031] Among them, the GNSS module 1 transmits the longitude and latitude information of the solar panel 5 it obtains to the main control module 2, and the electronic compass sensor 4 transmits the azimuth and pitch angle of the solar panel 5 it obtains to the main control module 2. The main control module 2 controls the operation of the driving mechanism 3 according to the longitude and latitude information of the current device combined with the azimuth and pitch angle information of the current solar panel 5, and adjusts the direction of the solar panel 5 by driving the rotation of the rotating part 6, so that the solar panel 5 can receive as much direct solar energy as possible.

[0032] As an exemplary description, the working process of the device is as follows: after the GNSS module 1 is powered on and initialized, it receives satellites normally and outputs GNSS data, including the current longitude and latitude position information; the electronic compass sensor 4 outputs the current azimuth and pitch angle information of the solar panel 5; the main control module 2 processes according to the current latitude based on the preset related control program, generates the target rotation angle of the azimuth and pitch angle, converts it into the working signal of the driving mechanism 3, and realizes the adjustment of the direction of the solar panel 5 by rotating the rotating member 6 through the driving mechanism 3.

[0033] It should be noted that the main control module 2 in this embodiment is preset with relevant control programs, which are conventional settings made by technicians in this field according to the installation geographical location and power supply requirements of the GNSS monitoring host, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the GNSS module 1 includes a GNSS antenna 101 and a GNSS OEM board 102 , wherein the output end of the GNSS antenna 101 is connected to the input end of the GNSS OEM board 102 , and the output end of the GNSS OEM board 102 is connected to the first input end of the main control module 2 .

[0035] Further optionally, the device further comprises a protection box 11 , wherein the protection box 11 is disposed outside the GNSS module 1 to prevent rainwater from entering the GNSS module 1 in rainy or extreme weather conditions and affecting the operation of the GNSS module 1 .

[0036] In another optional embodiment, the driving mechanism 3 includes a pitch rotation motor and an azimuth rotation motor, which are used to drive the rotation of the rotating member 6 to achieve angle adjustment of the azimuth angle, pitch angle, and roll angle of the solar panel 5, so that the solar panel 5 can receive as much direct solar energy as possible.

[0037] In another optional embodiment, one end of the bracket 7 is connected to the rotating member 6, and the other end of the bracket 7 is connected to a base 10. The base 10 is provided with a plurality of connecting holes, and the base 10 is threadedly connected to the connecting holes by bolts and fixed to the ground.

[0038] The additional base 10 of this embodiment is used to strengthen the installation stability of the device, and the base 10 is fixed to the ground by using bolts and threaded connection of the connection holes. In the actual installation process, bolts of corresponding specifications and bases 10 of corresponding structures can be selected according to the terrain conditions of the device installation to improve the installation stability of the device.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] This embodiment makes improvements on the solar panel orientation adjustment device proposed in Embodiment 1. Figure 3, which is a schematic structural diagram of a solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to this embodiment.

[0041] The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host proposed in this embodiment includes a GNSS module 1, a main control module 2, a driving mechanism 3, an electronic compass sensor 4 and a solar panel 5; wherein the solar panel 5 is installed on a bracket 7 with a rotating member 6, and the electronic compass sensor 4 is installed on the solar panel 5; the solar panel 5 is connected to a battery 8, and the battery 8 is connected to the power supply end of the GNSS module 1; the output end of the GNSS module 1 is connected to the first input end of the main control module 2, the output end of the electronic compass sensor 4 is connected to the second input end of the main control module 2, the output end of the main control module 2 is connected to the control end of the driving mechanism 3, and the driving end of the driving mechanism 3 is connected to the rotating member 6.

[0042] Furthermore, the solar panel 5 is mounted on a bottom plate 9 , and the bottom plate 9 is connected to the bracket 7 via the rotating member 6 .

[0043] The additional bottom plate 9 in this embodiment is used to install the solar panel 5 and strengthen the connection between the solar panel 5 and the rotating member 6 .

[0044] Further optionally, clamps 901 are provided on both sides of one side of the bottom plate 9 along the direction of the solar panel 5 , and the clamps 901 are interference fit with both side edges of the solar panel 5 .

[0045] The additional clamping member 901 in this embodiment is used to have an interference fit with both side edges of the solar panel 5 to prevent the solar panel 5 from loosening from the bottom plate 9 during the rotation process.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, the rotating member 6 includes a universal ball, wherein the other side of the base plate 9 is provided with a groove matching the arc surface of the universal ball, one end of the universal ball is interference fit with the groove, and the other end of the universal ball is connected to the output shaft of the driving mechanism 3.

[0047] In this embodiment, a universal ball is selected as the rotating member 6, which is connected to two rotating shafts to minimize the angle deviation between the two during rotation. In conjunction with the transmission of the driving mechanism 3, high-precision angle adjustment can be achieved, so that the solar panel 5 can receive as much direct solar energy as possible.

[0048] In another optional embodiment, the rotating member 6 is a three-axis turntable, wherein the rotating end of the three-axis turntable is connected to the back side of the solar panel 5 .

[0049] In this embodiment, a three-axis turntable is selected to connect with the solar panel 5, and the azimuth, pitch and roll angles of the solar panel 5 are adjusted under the drive of the driving mechanism 3, so that the solar panel 5 can receive as much direct solar energy as possible.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] This embodiment provides a GNSS detection device, which uses the solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host provided in Embodiment 1 or 2.

[0052] Specifically, it includes a GNSS module 1, a main control module 2, a driving mechanism 3, an electronic compass sensor 4 and a solar panel 5. The solar panel 5 is mounted on a bracket 7 with a rotating member 6, and the electronic compass sensor 4 is mounted on the solar panel 5 to detect the current azimuth and pitch angle information values ​​of the solar panel 5.

[0053] The solar panel 5 is connected to the battery 8, and the battery 8 is connected to the power supply end of the GNSS module 1, so as to power the GNSS module 1. When the GNSS module 1 is working, the GNSS high-precision position information of the current device, including the longitude and latitude information, is obtained.

[0054] The output end of the GNSS module 1 is connected to the first input end of the main control module 2, the output end of the electronic compass sensor 4 is connected to the second input end of the main control module 2, the output end of the main control module 2 is connected to the control end of the driving mechanism 3, and the driving end of the driving mechanism 3 is connected to the rotating member 6.

[0055] During the adjustment process, the GNSS module 1 transmits the acquired longitude and latitude information of the solar panel 5 to the main control module 2, and the electronic compass sensor 4 transmits the acquired azimuth and pitch angle of the solar panel 5 to the main control module 2. The main control module 2 controls the operation of the driving mechanism 3 according to the current device longitude and latitude information combined with the current azimuth and pitch angle information of the solar panel 5, and adjusts the direction of the solar panel 5 by driving the rotating member 6 to rotate, so that the solar panel 5 can receive as much direct solar energy as possible.

[0056] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly explaining the utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host, characterized in that: The invention comprises a GNSS module (1), a main control module (2), a driving mechanism (3), an electronic compass sensor (4) and a solar panel (5); wherein the solar panel (5) is mounted on a bracket (7) with a rotating member (6), and the electronic compass sensor (4) is mounted on the solar panel (5); the solar panel (5) is connected to a storage battery (8), and the storage battery (8) is connected to a power supply end of the GNSS module (1); the output end of the GNSS module (1) is connected to a first input end of the main control module (2), the output end of the electronic compass sensor (4) is connected to a second input end of the main control module (2), the output end of the main control module (2) is connected to a control end of the driving mechanism (3), and the driving end of the driving mechanism (3) is connected to the rotating member (6).

2. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar panel (5) is mounted on a base plate (9), and the base plate (9) is connected to the bracket (7) via the rotating member (6).

3. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to claim 2, characterized in that: Clamps (901) are provided on both sides of one side of the bottom plate (9) along the direction of the solar panel (5), and the clamps (901) are interference fit with both side edges of the solar panel (5).

4. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating member (6) comprises a three-axis turntable; the rotating end of the three-axis turntable is connected to the back side of the solar panel (5).

5. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating member (6) comprises a universal ball; the other side surface of the base plate (9) is provided with a groove matching the arc surface of the universal ball, one end of the universal ball is interference fit with the groove, and the other end of the universal ball is connected to the output shaft of the driving mechanism (3).

6. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (3) comprises a pitch rotation motor and an azimuth rotation motor.

7. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the bracket (7) is connected to the rotating member (6), and the other end of the bracket (7) is connected to a base (10). The base (10) is provided with a plurality of connection holes, and the base (10) is threadedly connected to the connection holes by bolts and fixedly installed on the ground.

8. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The GNSS module (1) comprises a GNSS antenna (101) and a GNSS OEM board (102), wherein the output end of the GNSS antenna (101) is connected to the input end of the GNSS OEM board (102), and the output end of the GNSS OEM board (102) is connected to the first input end of the main control module (2).

9. The solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host according to claim 8, characterized in that: The device further comprises a protection box (11), wherein the protection box (11) is arranged to cover the outside of the GNSS module (1).

10. A GNSS detection device, characterized in that: It comprises a solar panel orientation adjustment device for a GNSS monitoring host as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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