River channel water gauge

By designing arc-shaped cover and float components in the river water ruler, combining laser sensors and wireless transmission modules, the problem of inaccurate water level reading affecting water level fluctuations is solved, and the accurate acquisition of water level values is achieved and the applicability of adapting to river channels at different depths is achieved.

CN223122311UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18德州市丁东水库运行维护中心
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Application Number
CN202422458364.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-11

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Technical Problem

When the water surface of the existing river channel ruler is not calm, the indicator will fluctuate with the waves, resulting in inaccurate reading of the water level.

Method used

A river water ruler including an arc-shaped cover is designed, and the float assembly is arranged in the arc-shaped cover. Combined with a laser sensor and a wireless transmission module, the influence of wind and waves on the floating block is reduced through the arc-shaped cover, and the adjustment mechanism is used to adapt to different river depths.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and applicability of water level values, and the floating block stability is enhanced, and is suitable for river channels of different depths.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water gauges, in particular to a riverway water gauge, which comprises a gauge body and an adjusting mechanism fixedly mounted on an embankment. An arc-shaped cover body is fixedly installed on the front face of the ruler body, and a buoy assembly is arranged in the arc-shaped cover body. The bottom end of the arc-shaped cover body is detachably and fixedly provided with a filter plate, and the inner top end of the arc-shaped cover body is provided with a wireless transmission module and a laser sensor used in cooperation with the buoy assembly; a plurality of vent holes are formed in the positions, close to the top, of the outer side of the arc-shaped cover body; according to the utility model, the buoy assembly is arranged in the arc-shaped cover body, so that the influence of stormy waves on the floating block can be relieved. The design of the arc-shaped cover body can provide certain shielding for the floating block and reduce the direct impact of stormy waves on the buoy, so that the shaking and displacement of the floating block are reduced, the influence of fluctuation on the water surface on the floating block is reduced, the stability of the floating block is enhanced, and the accuracy of water level value acquisition is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water gauges, in particular to a river channel water gauge. Background Technique

[0002] A river channel water gauge (also known as a water level gauge or a water gauge) is a tool used to measure the water level changes of rivers, water bodies or reservoirs. It is an important device for hydrological monitoring and water resources management. The water gauge is usually set on the bank of the river for easy observation and recording of the water level.

[0003] In the prior art, a patent with the application number CN202321920431.0 provides a portable manually observed water gauge, which includes a water gauge body with a rectangular structure, and scale lines are arranged on the surface of the water gauge body; T-shaped chutes are opened on both sides of the water gauge body and are slidably connected with a floating indicator; a fixed cone is connected below the base at the bottom of the water gauge body; support rods are connected to both the upper and lower surfaces of the floating indicator, the support rods are connected with a cleaning ring, and a brush is connected to one side of the inner wall of the cleaning ring facing the scale line.

[0004] However, the above patent still has the following deficiencies in the use process:

[0005] When the water surface is not calm, the indicator moves up and down significantly on the water gauge with the undulation of the waves, which is not conducive to accurately reading the water level value. Content of the Utility Model

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a river channel water gauge to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0007] The purpose of the utility model can be realized by the following technical solutions:

[0008] A river channel water gauge includes a gauge body, and further includes an adjusting mechanism fixedly installed on the embankment, and the adjusting mechanism is in transmission connection with the gauge body;

[0009] An arc-shaped cover body is fixedly installed on the front surface of the gauge body, and a buoy assembly is arranged in the arc-shaped cover body;

[0010] The bottom end of the arc-shaped cover body is of an open structure, and a filter plate is detachably and fixedly installed. The top end of the arc-shaped cover body is of a closed structure. A wireless transmission module and a laser sensor used in cooperation with the buoy assembly are installed on the inner top end of the arc-shaped cover body; a plurality of ventilation holes are opened at a position close to the top on the outer side of the arc-shaped cover body, and a cover cylinder covering the plurality of ventilation holes is fixedly installed at the top end of the gauge body;

[0011] A photovoltaic panel and a storage battery are installed on the top surface of the cover cylinder.

[0012] Further, the buoy assembly includes a floating block and two guide rods fixedly installed between the top and bottom ends of the arc-shaped cover body. The floating block is slidably connected to the guide rods in a penetrating manner, and the floating block is located directly below the laser sensor.

[0013] Further, a rack parallel to its length direction is fixedly installed on the back surface of the ruler body, and sliding grooves are formed on both width sides of the ruler body;

[0014] A positioning assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the ruler body.

[0015] Further, the positioning assembly includes a bottom plate fixedly installed at the bottom end of the ruler body, and a plurality of uniformly distributed positioning cones are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate.

[0016] Further, the adjusting mechanism includes a mounting plate fixedly installed on the embankment, and guiding assemblies are fixedly installed at both ends of the top surface of the mounting plate for cooperating with the sliding grooves;

[0017] A driving assembly in transmission connection with the rack is also fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate.

[0018] Further, the guiding assembly includes a first mounting seat fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate. One end of the first mounting seat close to is fixedly connected with an L-shaped connecting rod. A clamping column is rotatably installed at the end of the L-shaped connecting rod away from the first mounting seat. The end of the clamping column away from the L-shaped connecting rod is slidably clamped in the sliding groove at the corresponding position, and the outer periphery of the clamping column is in rolling contact with the inner wall of the sliding groove.

[0019] Further, the driving assembly includes a second mounting seat, a motor and two fixed seats fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate. A transmission shaft is rotatably installed through the second mounting seat. A worm gear is fixedly installed at one end of the transmission shaft, and a gear meshing with the rack is fixedly installed at the other end of the transmission shaft;

[0020] A worm meshing with the worm gear is rotatably installed between the two fixed seats. One end of the worm rotatably penetrates through the corresponding fixed seat and is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the motor.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present utility model:

[0022] 1. In the present utility model, by arranging the buoy assembly in the arc-shaped cover body, the influence of wind and waves on the floating block can be alleviated. The design of the arc-shaped cover body can provide a certain shelter for the floating block, reduce the direct impact of wind and waves on the buoy, thereby reducing the shaking and displacement of the floating block, making the influence of the water surface fluctuation on the floating block smaller, enhancing the stability of the floating block, and thus improving the accuracy of obtaining the water level value.

[0023] 2. In the present utility model, the working height of the ruler body can be flexibly adjusted within a certain range through the adjustment mechanism, which is applicable to river channels with different depths, improving the practicability of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 is the structural schematic diagram of the whole of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram inside the arc-shaped cover body of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 is the three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the enlarged view of part B in

[0029] Figure 5 is the three-dimensional schematic diagram of the upper part structure of the arc-shaped cover body of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 is the three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the adjustment mechanism and the ruler body of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the enlarged view of part A in

[0032] Among them, the reference numerals are as follows:

[0033] 1 - ruler body, 2 - arc-shaped cover body, 3 - cover cylinder, 4 - adjustment mechanism, 5 - bottom plate, 6 - positioning cone, 7 - sliding groove, 8 - ventilation hole, 9 - filter plate, 10 - rack, 11 - mounting plate, 12 - first mounting seat, 13 - L-shaped connecting rod, 14 - clamping column, 15 - gear, 16 - second mounting seat, 17 - transmission shaft, 18 - worm gear, 19 - fixed seat, 20 - worm, 21 - motor, 22 - photovoltaic panel, 23 - storage battery, 24 - guide rod, 25 - floating block, 26 - laser sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0034] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0035] Embodiment 1:

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , in the embodiment of the present invention, a river gauge includes a gauge body 1, and further includes an adjusting mechanism 4 fixedly installed on the riverbank, and the adjusting mechanism 4 is in transmission connection with the gauge body 1;

[0037] An arc-shaped cover 2 is fixedly installed on the front surface of the gauge body 1, and a buoy assembly is arranged in the arc-shaped cover 2;

[0038] The bottom end of the arc-shaped cover 2 is an open structure, and a filter plate 9 is detachably and fixedly installed. The top end of the arc-shaped cover 2 is a closed structure. A wireless transmission module and a laser sensor 26 used in cooperation with the buoy assembly are installed on the inner top end of the arc-shaped cover 2; A plurality of ventilation holes 8 are opened at a position close to the top of the outer side of the arc-shaped cover 2, and a cover cylinder 3 covering the plurality of ventilation holes 8 is fixedly installed at the top end of the gauge body 1;

[0039] A photovoltaic panel 22 and a storage battery 23 are installed on the top surface of the cover cylinder 3.

[0040] Among them, the buoy assembly includes a floating block 25 and two guide rods 24 fixedly installed between the top and bottom ends of the arc-shaped cover 2. The floating block 25 is slidably connected through the guide rods 24, and the floating block 25 is located directly below the laser sensor 26.

[0041] Among them, a rack 10 parallel to the length direction of the gauge body 1 is fixedly installed on the back surface of the gauge body 1, and sliding grooves 7 are opened on both width sides of the gauge body 1;

[0042] A positioning assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the gauge body 1.

[0043] Among them, the positioning assembly includes a bottom plate 5 fixedly installed at the bottom end of the gauge body 1, and a plurality of uniformly distributed positioning cones 6 are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 5.

[0044] When the present invention is in use:

[0045] The bottom end of the gauge body 1 is fixedly inserted into the river bottom through the positioning assembly; during the process, river water enters the arc-shaped cover 2 through the filter plate 9, and the floating block 25 in the arc-shaped cover 2 slides adaptively up and down on the guide rods 24 as the water level rises and falls. The laser sensor 26 continuously detects the distance from the floating block 25, so as to obtain the real-time water level;

[0046] Among them, the wireless transmission module receives the detection data of the laser sensor 26 and transmits the processed data to the monitoring background. Using the wireless transmission module to receive the distance data between the buoy and the water gauge detected by the laser sensor and transmitting the processed data to the monitoring background to obtain the water level value in real time is a relatively mature and common technology. This technology combines modern technologies such as laser ranging, wireless communication, and data processing, and is widely used in fields such as hydrological monitoring and environmental monitoring. The wireless transmission module can use a LoRa module, which is suitable for wide area network applications with long distance and low power consumption.

[0047] In the present utility model, by arranging the buoy assembly in the arc-shaped cover 2, the influence of wind and waves on the floating block 25 can be alleviated. The design of the arc-shaped cover 2 can provide a certain shelter for the floating block 25, reduce the direct impact of wind and waves on the buoy, thereby reducing the shaking and displacement of the floating block 25, making the influence of the water surface fluctuation on the floating block 25 smaller, enhancing the stability of the floating block 25, and thus improving the accuracy of obtaining the water level value.

[0048] Embodiment 2:

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 On the basis of Embodiment 1, the adjusting mechanism 4 includes a mounting plate 11 fixedly installed on the embankment. Guide components that cooperate with the chute 7 are fixedly installed at both ends of the top surface of the mounting plate 11;

[0050] A driving component that is in transmission connection with the rack 10 is also fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate 11.

[0051] Among them, the guide component includes a first mounting seat 12 fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate 11. An L-shaped connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the first mounting seat 12 close to 1. A clamping column 14 is rotatably installed at the end of the L-shaped connecting rod 13 away from the first mounting seat 12. The end of the clamping column 14 away from the L-shaped connecting rod 13 is slidably clamped in the chute 7 at the corresponding position, and there is rolling contact between the periphery of the clamping column 14 and the inner wall of the chute 7.

[0052] Among them, the driving component includes a second mounting seat 16, a motor 21, and two fixed seats 19 fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate 11. A transmission shaft 17 is rotatably installed through the second mounting seat 16. A worm gear 18 is fixedly installed at one end of the transmission shaft 17, and a gear 15 that meshes with the rack 10 is fixedly installed at the other end of the transmission shaft 17;

[0053] A worm 20 that meshes with the worm gear 18 is rotatably installed between the two fixed seats 19. One end of the worm 20 rotatably penetrates the corresponding fixed seat 19 and is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the motor 21.

[0054] In the adjusting mechanism 4, by controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the motor 21, the height of the ruler body 1 can be adjusted up and down in cooperation with the rack 10. Therefore, in the present utility model, by setting the adjusting mechanism 4, the working height of the ruler body 1 can be flexibly adjusted within a certain range, which is applicable to river channels with different depths and improves the practicability of the present utility model.

[0055] In the two groups of guiding components, through the limiting and guiding action of the clamping column 14 in the sliding groove 7, the stability of the lifting adjustment of the ruler body 1 is ensured;

[0056] In the driving component, by utilizing the good self-locking property between the worm 20 and the worm wheel 18, the stability of the ruler body 1 during the working process can be ensured.

[0057] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principle of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed.

Claims

1. A river gauge, comprising a gauge body (1), characterized in that, It further includes an adjusting mechanism (4) fixedly installed on the embankment, and the adjusting mechanism (4) is in transmission connection with the ruler body (1); An arc-shaped cover body (2) is fixedly installed on the front surface of the ruler body (1), and a buoy assembly is arranged in the arc-shaped cover body (2); The bottom end of the arc-shaped cover body (2) is of an open structure, and a filter plate (9) is detachably and fixedly installed. The top end of the arc-shaped cover body (2) is of a closed structure. A wireless transmission module and a laser sensor (26) used in cooperation with the buoy assembly are installed on the inner top end of the arc-shaped cover body (2); A plurality of ventilation holes (8) are opened at a position close to the top of the outer side of the arc-shaped cover body (2), and a cover cylinder (3) covering the plurality of ventilation holes (8) is fixedly installed at the top end of the ruler body (1); A photovoltaic panel (22) and a storage battery (23) are installed on the top surface of the cover cylinder (3).

2. The river gauge according to claim 1, wherein The buoy assembly includes a floating block (25) and two guide rods (24) fixedly installed between the top and bottom ends of the arc-shaped cover body (2). The floating block (25) is slidably connected to the guide rods (24) in a penetrating manner, and the floating block (25) is located directly below the laser sensor (26).

3. A river gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rack (10) parallel to the length direction of the ruler body (1) is fixedly installed on the back surface of the ruler body (1), and sliding grooves (7) are opened on both width sides of the ruler body (1); A positioning assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the ruler body (1).

4. The water gauge for river channel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning assembly includes a bottom plate (5) fixedly installed at the bottom end of the ruler body (1), and a plurality of uniformly distributed positioning cones (6) are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate (5).

5. The water gauge for river channel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjusting mechanism (4) includes a mounting plate (11) fixedly installed on the embankment, and guiding assemblies are fixedly installed at both ends of the top surface of the mounting plate (11) for use in cooperation with the sliding grooves (7); A driving assembly in transmission connection with the rack (10) is further fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate (11).

6. The water gauge for river according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guiding assembly includes a mounting seat one (12) fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate (11). One end of the mounting seat one (12) close to 1 is fixedly connected with an L-shaped connecting rod (13). A clamping column (14) is rotatably installed at the end of the L-shaped connecting rod (13) away from the mounting seat one (12). The end of the clamping column (14) away from the L-shaped connecting rod (13) is slidably clamped in the sliding groove (7) at the corresponding position, and the outer periphery of the clamping column (14) is in rolling contact with the inner wall of the sliding groove (7).

7. A river gauge according to claim 5, wherein, The driving assembly includes a mounting seat two (16), a motor (21) and two fixing seats (19) fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting plate (11). A transmission shaft (17) is rotatably installed through the mounting seat two (16). A worm gear (18) is fixedly installed at one end of the transmission shaft (17), and a gear (15) meshing with the rack (10) is fixedly installed at the other end of the transmission shaft (17); A worm (20) meshing with the worm gear (18) is rotatably installed between the two fixing seats (19). One end of the worm (20) rotatably penetrates through the corresponding fixing seat (19), and is fixedly connected with the output shaft end of the motor (21).

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