Aircraft spraying remote real-time flow monitoring device

Through the design of Hall flowmeter, removable front and rear extension pipes and sleeve limit ring, the maintenance difficulties caused by the overall installation of the electromagnetic flowmeter are solved, and the aircraft spray flow monitoring device with convenient disassembly and stable fluid flow velocity is realized.

CN223229054UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15SHANXI FLYING HOME GENERAL AVIATION CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422645169.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the electromagnetic flowmeter and pipeline are installed as a whole, resulting in the need to disassemble and install the entire pipeline during damage or calibration, which increases maintenance costs and difficulty.

Method used

The Hall flowmeter is threaded with the removable front and rear extension pipes, combined with the sleeve and limit ring design, allowing for easy removal and installation of the Hall flowmeter.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient disassembly and installation of Hall flowmeters, reduces maintenance costs, improves equipment maintenance efficiency and fluid flow rate stability.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of flow monitoring, and particularly relates to an aircraft spraying remote real-time flow monitoring device which comprises a spray head, a Hall flowmeter and a pipeline used for connecting the spray head and an existing liquid tank, the Hall flowmeter is arranged in the middle section of the pipeline, and the pipeline comprises a front pipeline located at the front end of the Hall flowmeter. The side, close to the Hall flow meter, of the front pipeline and the side, close to the Hall flow meter, of the rear pipeline are both connected with and penetrate through sleeves, and sealing rings are connected to the middles of the sleeves in a sliding mode. According to the remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying, the front extension pipe and the rear extension pipe which can be in threaded connection relative to the Hall flow meter are arranged, and the sleeve which can slide relative to the front extension pipe and the rear extension pipe is arranged; therefore, the Hall flowmeter can be conveniently detached by rotating the front extension pipe and the rear extension pipe.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of flow monitoring, and in particular relates to a remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying. Background Art

[0002] Aircraft spraying is the process of spraying pesticides through drones to achieve pesticide coverage of agricultural crops. It is fast, efficient, and has low labor costs. It is very suitable for promotion and use because aircraft spraying is more uniform and the spraying amount can be controlled by a flow monitoring device.

[0003] For example, the Chinese patent with publication number CN211783652U discloses a device including an electromagnetic flowmeter, wherein connecting pipes are provided on both sides of the electromagnetic flowmeter, and a sealing rubber ring is embedded in the outer end face of the connecting pipe; a flow monitoring meter, wherein the flow monitoring meter is arranged on the top surface of the electromagnetic flowmeter, the front of the flow monitoring meter is provided with a liquid crystal display, and the interior of the flow monitoring meter is provided with a PLC board and a wireless network device; and a fastening device, wherein the fastening device is symmetrically welded at the port position of the connecting pipe, and three to four groups of the fastening devices are equidistantly arranged at the port position of each connecting pipe.

[0004] This technical solution can transmit the aircraft spray liquid flow data to the background equipment through the wireless network device through the flow monitoring meter, realizing remote real-time flow monitoring of aircraft spraying. The sealing connection between the delivery pipe and the connecting pipe is achieved by the sealing rubber ring, and the installation and disassembly of the electromagnetic flowmeter is facilitated by the fastening device, reducing maintenance costs.

[0005] However, in this technical solution, the electromagnetic flowmeter is installed integrally with the pipeline. When the electromagnetic flowmeter is damaged or needs to be calibrated, the entire pipeline needs to be disassembled. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and provide a remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying, which can facilitate the disassembly of the flow meter.

[0007] In view of this, the utility model provides a remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying, comprising a nozzle, a Hall flowmeter and a pipe for connecting the nozzle and an existing liquid tank, the Hall flowmeter being arranged in the middle section of the pipe, the pipe comprising a front pipe located at the front end of the Hall flowmeter, and a rear pipe arranged between the Hall flowmeter and the nozzle, the front pipe and the rear pipe being connected and penetrated by a sleeve on one side close to the Hall flowmeter, the middle part of the sleeve being slidably connected with a sealing ring, wherein the sealing ring of the front pipe is fixedly installed with a front extension pipe slidably connected to the front pipe, and the sealing ring of the rear pipe is fixedly installed with a rear extension pipe slidably connected to the rear pipe, and the front extension pipe and the rear extension pipe are both threadedly connected to the Hall flowmeter.

[0008] Preferably, a fixing ring is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the front extension tube and the rear extension tube, a sliding groove is opened on the outer surface of the sleeve, a sliding ring is slidably connected inside the sliding groove, and the sliding ring and the fixing ring are fixedly connected by a connecting rod.

[0009] Preferably, the length of the front extension tube is at least five times the diameter of the detection part of the Hall flow meter, and the length of the rear extension tube is at least three times the diameter of the detection part of the Hall flow meter.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting ring is sleeved on the outer surface of the pipe, and the limiting ring is divided into an upper fixed end and a lower plug-in end. The upper fixed end is fixedly connected to the existing crossbeam, and the plug-in end and the fixed end are connected by bolts.

[0011] Preferably, a protrusion is provided on the outer surface of the pipe connected to the nozzle, and a groove adapted to the protrusion is provided inside the limiting ring.

[0012] Preferably, the signal transmission end of the Hall flowmeter is connected to a flow monitoring meter with a wireless signal generating function.

[0013] Preferably, the front end of the front pipe is connected to and penetrated by a threaded sleeve that is communicated with the existing liquid tank.

[0014] Preferably, the front extension tube and the rear extension tube are both expanded near the Hall flowmeter, and the cone angle of the expansion tube is not greater than fifteen degrees.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. This aircraft spray remote real-time flow monitoring device is provided with a front extension tube and a rear extension tube that can be threadedly connected relative to the Hall flow meter, and a sleeve that can slide relative to the front extension tube and the rear extension tube, so that the Hall flow meter can be more conveniently disassembled by rotating the front extension tube and the rear extension tube.

[0017] 2. This is a remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying. A limit ring is sleeved on the outer surface of the pipe. The limit ring is divided into an upper fixed end and a lower plug-in end. The upper fixed end is fixedly connected to the existing crossbeam. The plug-in end and the fixed end are connected by bolts. The pipe is arranged between the plug-in end and the fixed end and can be rotated between the two. Through such an arrangement, the pipe can be hoisted. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a half-section schematic diagram of the pipeline in the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sleeve connection in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the limit ring in the present utility model.

[0022] The marks in the figure are:

[0023] 1. Nozzle; 2. Hall flowmeter; 3. Pipe; 4. Front pipe; 5. Rear pipe; 6. Sleeve; 7. Sealing ring; 8. Front extension pipe; 9. Rear extension pipe; 10. Fixing ring; 11. Sliding groove; 12. Sliding ring; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Limiting ring; 15. Flow monitoring meter; 16. Liquid tank; 17. Threaded sleeve; 141. Fixed end; 142. Connecting end; 143. Crossbeam; 144. Bolt; 145. Groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following is combined with Figures 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0025] An embodiment of the present application discloses a remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying, comprising a nozzle 1, a Hall flowmeter 2, and a pipe 3 for connecting the nozzle 1 and an existing liquid tank 16, wherein the Hall flowmeter 2 is arranged in the middle section of the pipe 3, and the pipe 3 comprises a front pipe 4 located at the front end of the Hall flowmeter 2, and a rear pipe 5 arranged between the Hall flowmeter 2 and the nozzle 1, wherein the front pipe 4 and the rear pipe 5 are connected to and penetrated by a sleeve 6 on one side close to the Hall flowmeter 2, and a sealing ring 7 is slidably connected to the middle part of the sleeve 6, wherein the sealing ring 7 of the front pipe 4 is fixedly installed with a front extension pipe 8 slidably connected to the front pipe 4, and the sealing ring 7 of the rear pipe 5 is fixedly installed with a rear extension pipe 9 slidably connected to the rear pipe 5, and the front extension pipe 8 and the rear extension pipe 9 are both threadedly connected to the Hall flowmeter 2.

[0026] Based on the above structure,

[0027] In one embodiment, a fixing ring 10 is fixedly mounted on the outer surfaces of the front extension tube 8 and the rear extension tube 9. A sliding groove 11 is formed on the outer surface of the sleeve 6. A sliding ring 12 is slidably connected within the sliding groove 11. The sliding ring 12 is fixedly connected to the fixing ring 10 via a connecting rod 13. Specifically, the sliding ring 12 can only slide relative to the sleeve 6 and cannot rotate.

[0028] In an embodiment, such an arrangement can limit the degree of freedom of the device.

[0029] Based on the above structure,

[0030] In one embodiment, the length of the front extension tube 8 is at least five times the diameter of the detection portion of the Hall flow meter 2, and the length of the rear extension tube 9 is at least three times the diameter of the detection portion of the Hall flow meter 2. Specifically, this arrangement can ensure that the flow rate of the liquid flowing through the Hall flow meter 2 is relatively stable, reducing detection errors.

[0031] Based on the above structure,

[0032] In one embodiment, a limit ring 14 is sleeved on the outer surface of the pipe 3. The limit ring 14 is divided into an upper fixed end 141 and a lower plug end 142. The upper fixed end 141 is fixedly connected to an existing crossbeam 143, and the plug end 142 and the fixed end 141 are connected by bolts 144. Specifically, the pipe 3 is arranged between the plug end 142 and the fixed end 141 and can rotate between the two ends.

[0033] In this embodiment, the device can be hoisted through such an arrangement.

[0034] Based on the above structure,

[0035] In one embodiment, a protrusion is provided on the outer surface of the pipe 3 connected to the nozzle 1, and a groove 145 adapted to the protrusion is provided inside the limiting ring 14. In this embodiment, the protrusion provided on the pipe 3 can limit the relative movement of the rear section of the pipe 3.

[0036] Based on the above structure,

[0037] In one embodiment, the signal transmission end of the Hall flowmeter 2 is connected to a flow monitoring meter 15 with a wireless signal generating function. Specifically, the flow monitoring meter 15 is fixedly installed above an existing support frame, which plays a supporting role and is partially drawn in the figure.

[0038] In this embodiment, data can be transmitted to a remote location in real time through such an arrangement.

[0039] Based on the above structure,

[0040] In one embodiment, the front end of the front pipe 4 is connected to and penetrated by a threaded sleeve 17 that is communicated with an existing liquid tank 16. Specifically, the liquid tank 16 is a cavity for storing spray liquid, and only a portion of the liquid tank 16 is drawn in the figure.

[0041] In this embodiment, the threaded connection enables easy disassembly.

[0042] Based on the above structure,

[0043] In one embodiment, both the front extension tube 8 and the rear extension tube 9 are expanded near the Hall flow meter 2, with the conical angle of the expansion tubes being no greater than 15 degrees. Specifically, the provision of a sleeve 6 and a retaining ring 14 with a diameter smaller than that of the Hall flow meter 2 can reduce the risk of leakage.

[0044] In this embodiment, such an arrangement can ensure the stability of the liquid flow in the device.

[0045] When the aircraft spray remote real-time flow monitoring device of this embodiment is in use, it is provided with a front extension tube 8 and a rear extension tube 9 that can be threadedly connected relative to the Hall flow meter 2, and a sleeve 6 that can slide relative to the front extension tube 8 and the rear extension tube 9, so that the Hall flow meter 2 can be disassembled more conveniently by rotating the front extension tube 8 and the rear extension tube 9.

[0046] In this application, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "center," "vertical," and "horizontal" indicate positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily intended to better describe this application and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the devices, elements, or components indicated to having a specific orientation, or to being constructed or operated in a specific orientation.

[0047] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying, comprising a nozzle (1), a Hall flow meter (2), and a pipe (3) for connecting the nozzle (1) and an existing liquid tank (16), wherein the Hall flow meter (2) is arranged in the middle section of the pipe (3), and is characterized in that: The pipeline (3) includes a front pipeline (4) located at the front end of the Hall flow meter (2), and a rear pipeline (5) arranged between the Hall flow meter (2) and the nozzle (1); The front pipe (4) and the rear pipe (5) are both connected to and penetrated by a sleeve (6) on one side close to the Hall flowmeter (2), and a sealing ring (7) is slidably connected to the middle of the sleeve (6), wherein the sealing ring (7) of the front pipe (4) is fixedly installed with a front extension pipe (8) slidably connected to the front pipe (4), and the sealing ring (7) of the rear pipe (5) is fixedly installed with a rear extension pipe (9) slidably connected to the rear pipe (5), and both the front extension pipe (8) and the rear extension pipe (9) are threadedly connected to the Hall flowmeter (2).

2. The remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring (10) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the front extension tube (8) and the rear extension tube (9), a sliding groove (11) is provided on the outer surface of the sleeve (6), a sliding ring (12) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove (11), and the sliding ring (12) and the fixing ring (10) are fixedly connected via a connecting rod (13).

3. The remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the front extension tube (8) is at least five times the diameter of the detection part of the Hall flow meter (2), and the length of the rear extension tube (9) is at least three times the diameter of the detection part of the Hall flow meter (2).

4. A remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the pipe (3) is sleeved with a limiting ring (14), and the limiting ring (14) is divided into an upper fixed end (141) and a lower plug end (142). The upper fixed end (141) is fixedly connected to an existing crossbeam (143), and the plug end (142) and the fixed end (141) are connected by bolts (144).

5. The remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the pipe (3) connected to the nozzle (1) is provided with a protrusion, and the interior of the limiting ring (14) is provided with a groove (145) adapted to the protrusion.

6. The remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying according to claim 5, characterized in that: The signal transmission end of the Hall flowmeter (2) is connected to a flow monitoring meter (15) having a wireless signal generating function.

7. The remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front end of the front pipe (4) is connected to and penetrated by a threaded sleeve (17) that is in communication with an existing liquid tank (16).

8. The remote real-time flow monitoring device for aircraft spraying according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front extension tube (8) and the rear extension tube (9) are both expanded near the Hall flow meter (2), and the cone angle of the expansion tube is not greater than 15 degrees.

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  • Airplane spraying remote real-time flow monitoring device

    CN211783652U