Portable herbaceous plant quadrat investigation device

By designing a portable herbal plant sample survey device, using aluminum alloy material and adjustable frame structure, the problems of inconvenience and difficulty in handling traditional sample frames are solved, and a portable, easy to install and adjust sample frames are realized, which improves investigation efficiency and accuracy.

CN223259289UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22NORTHEAST INST OF GEOGRAPHY & AGRIECOLOGY C A S
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Application Number
CN202422453963.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-11

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Technical Problem

The frame structure of traditional herbal plant-like plants is thick, inconvenient, and complex assembled, making it difficult to adjust the size of the sample according to the plant community structure differently, affecting the accuracy of the survey results.

Method used

A portable herbal plant sample survey device is designed, using an adjustable frame structure of aluminum alloy material. The frame is folded and adjusted by rivets, knob screws and fixing bolts, and fixed them in the soil with ground nails, which are fixed in the soil to simplify carrying and installation.

Benefits of technology

The portability of the sample frame is achieved, easy to adjust the size and fix, improves the efficiency and accuracy of field investigations, reduces soil disturbances, and meets the needs of diverse point investigations.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of biology (plant) diversity survey tools, and discloses a portable herbaceous plant quadrat survey device which comprises a first sleeve plate, and a first adjusting frame is arranged on one side of the first sleeve plate. According to the portable herbaceous plant quadrat investigation device, by arranging a first rivet, a knob screw and a second adjusting frame, when the device needs to be stored, the first adjusting frame and the second adjusting frame are pushed into a second sleeve plate and a first sleeve plate through storage grooves, and therefore the overall area of the device can be reduced; the device is folded through a first rivet, a second rivet and a knob screw after being stored in the device, the device can be conveniently carried after being folded, the sample frame can be detachably stored, the design and manufacturing defects of a traditional sample frame are overcome, the efficiency of field vegetation investigation work is improved, and the problems that the structure of the frame is thick and heavy, and the sample frame is inconvenient to carry are solved. And the assembly is complicated, and the device is inconvenient to carry.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of biological (plant) diversity investigation tools, in particular to a portable herbaceous plant quadrat investigation device. Background Art

[0002] During field surveys and studies in agriculture, forestry, teaching, and scientific research, it is often necessary to set up sample plots in the field to quickly obtain relevant data on herbaceous plants in the surveyed area. Therefore, the sample plot frame has become one of the most commonly used and indispensable field survey tools. This utility model designs a portable herbaceous plant sample plot survey device, which belongs to the technical field of biological (plant) diversity survey tools.

[0003] Currently, surveys on biological (plant) diversity are conducted to help understand the composition and distribution of biological (plant) diversity. As one of the most commonly used tools for surveying the number of plant communities, the design and production of traditional sample quadrats have problems such as fixed size, heavy structure, complex assembly, and inconvenience in carrying. During field surveys, plant community structures vary in different locations. It is necessary to investigate the characteristics of plant communities according to actual conditions and adjust the size of the sample quadrats to improve the accuracy of the survey results. In the past, in such cases, it was necessary to produce multiple sample frames of different specifications to meet the needs of the survey. Therefore, a portable herbaceous plant sample quadrats survey device is needed to better assist in biological (plant) diversity surveys. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a portable herbaceous plant sample survey device to solve the problems in the above background technology that the square frame structure is heavy and the assembly is relatively complicated, making it inconvenient to carry the device.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a portable herbaceous plant sample plot investigation device, comprising a first set of plates, a first adjustment frame is provided on one side of the first set of plates, the first set of plates and the first adjustment frame are respectively provided in two groups, a second set of plates and a second adjustment frame are provided on both sides of the rear ends of the first set of plates and the first adjustment frame, a knob screw is provided between the front end of the second set of plates and the left side of the front end first adjustment frame, a first rivet is installed between the first set of plates and the second adjustment frame, a storage groove is opened inside the first set of plates and the second set of plates, and the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame slide inside the first set of plates and the second set of plates respectively through the storage groove.

[0006] Preferably, two groups of first rivets are provided, and the two groups of first rivets are installed between the first set of plates and the second adjustment frame. A second rivet is provided between the first adjustment frame and the second set of plates, and the second rivet is installed between the first adjustment frame on the right side of the rear end and the second set of plates at the rear end of the right side. The first set of plates, the first adjustment frame, the second set of plates and the second adjustment frame form a square frame, and the corners of the connection are right-angled.

[0007] Preferably, the second set of plates and the second adjustment frame are respectively provided in two groups, the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame slide inside the storage slot respectively, and the first set of plates, the first adjustment frame, the second set of plates and the second adjustment frame are all made of aluminum alloy.

[0008] Preferably, the inner side walls of the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame are provided with adjustment holes, one side of the outer side walls of the first set of plates and the second set of plates are provided with reserved grooves, one side inside the first set of plates and the second set of plates are respectively provided with fixing grooves, and fixing bolts are provided inside the fixing grooves and the adjustment holes.

[0009] Preferably, the adjustment holes are provided in multiple groups, and the adjustment holes are arranged at equal intervals on the inner side walls of the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame.

[0010] Preferably, the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame are installed inside the first set of plates and the second set of plates through fixing bolts and adjustment holes.

[0011] Preferably, the outer side wall of the first set of plates is fixedly connected to a hinge shaft, the outer side of the hinge shaft is movably hinged to a connecting block, the bottom end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to a ground nail, the front end of the ground nail is fixedly connected to a fixed block, a groove is provided inside the fixed block, the bottom end of the outer side wall of the first set of plates is fixedly connected to a hinge block, the outer side of the hinge block is movably hinged to a movable block, and the bottom end of the movable block is fixedly connected to a protrusion.

[0012] Preferably, the convex block is embedded in the groove, and the convex block and the groove cooperate with each other.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the portable herbaceous plant sample survey device is not only convenient for storing and carrying the square frame, but also convenient for adjusting the size, and convenient for fixing the device;

[0014] (1) By providing a first set of plates, a first rivet, a knob screw, a first adjustment frame, a second rivet, a second set of plates and a second adjustment frame, when the device needs to be stored, the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame are pushed into the interior of the second set of plates and the first set of plates through the storage slot, thereby reducing the overall area of ​​the device. After being stored inside, the device is folded by the first rivet, the second rivet and the knob screw. After being folded, the device can be conveniently carried. The structure is simple, the installation and disassembly are convenient, the weight is light and easy to carry, and the sample frame can be detached and stored, thereby overcoming the design and manufacturing deficiencies of traditional sample boxes and improving the efficiency of field vegetation surveys.

[0015] (2) By providing an adjustment hole, a fixing bolt, a reserved slot and a fixing slot, when the size of the sample frame needs to be adjusted, the fixing bolt is screwed out from the inside of the fixing slot and the adjustment hole to make the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame lose their fixation, and then the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame are slid to adjust the size of the sample frame. After adjusting to the appropriate size, the fixing bolt is screwed into the inside of the adjustment hole and the fixing slot again to fix the first adjustment frame and the second adjustment frame, thereby forming sample squares of different specifications, which can meet the survey needs of different types of vegetation and improve work efficiency and survey accuracy;

[0016] (3) By providing a ground nail, a connecting block, a hinge shaft, a groove and a protrusion, the ground nail is rotated downward through the connecting block, and the ground nail is embedded in the soil to limit and fix the sample frame. The use of the ground nail can make the entire device structure simple and beautiful, flexible to adjust, easy to maintain, and can avoid damaging the surface, reduce soil disturbance, and be convenient and quick to install and disassemble, meeting the needs of diverse points and timely mobile survey scenarios, which is helpful for field sampling and investigation work. When it is necessary to limit and fix the ground nail, the movable block is rotated so that the protrusion is embedded in the groove to limit and fix the ground nail, preventing the ground nail from accidentally rotating and affecting its use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the enlarged cross-section structure at center A;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an enlarged partial cross-section of the first set of plates of the utility model viewed from above.

[0022] In the figure: 1. First set of plates; 2. Adjustment hole; 3. Fixing bolt; 4. First rivet; 5. Knob screw; 6. Ground nail; 7. First adjustment frame; 8. Second rivet; 9. Second set of plates; 10. Second adjustment frame; 11. Storage slot; 12. Connecting block; 13. Hinge shaft; 14. Groove; 15. Hinge block; 16. Fixed block; 17. Protrusion; 18. Movable block; 19. Reserved slot; 20. Fixed slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] See also Figure 1-5 , the utility model provides an embodiment; a portable herbaceous plant sample plot investigation device, comprising a first set of plates 1, a first adjusting frame 7 is provided on one side of the first set of plates 1, the first set of plates 1 and the first adjusting frame 7 are respectively provided with two groups, a second set of plates 9 and a second adjusting frame 10 are provided on both sides of the rear ends of the first set of plates 1 and the first adjusting frame 7, a knob screw 5 is provided between the front end of the second set of plates 9 and the left side of the front end first adjusting frame 7, a first rivet 4 is installed between the first set of plates 1 and the second adjusting frame 10, a receiving groove 11 is opened inside the first set of plates 1 and the second set of plates 9, the first adjusting frame 7 and the second adjusting frame 10 slide inside the first set of plates 1 and the second set of plates 9 respectively through the receiving groove 11;

[0025] Two groups of first rivets 4 are provided, and the two groups of first rivets 4 are installed between the first set plate 1 and the second adjustment frame 10. A second rivet 8 is provided between the first adjustment frame 7 and the second set plate 9, and the second rivet 8 is installed between the first adjustment frame 7 on the right side of the rear end and the second set plate 9 on the rear end of the right side. The first set plate 1, the first adjustment frame 7, the second set plate 9 and the second adjustment frame 10 form a square frame, and the corners of the connection are right-angled. Two groups of second set plates 9 and second adjustment frames 10 are respectively provided. The first adjustment frame 7 and the second adjustment frame 10 slide inside the storage slot 11 respectively. The first set plate 1, the first adjustment frame 7, the second set plate 9 and the second adjustment frame 10 are all made of aluminum alloy;

[0026] Specifically, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, when the device needs to be stored, the first adjustment frame 7 and the second adjustment frame 10 are pushed into the second set of plates 9 and the first set of plates 1 through the storage slot 11, thereby reducing the overall area of ​​the device. After being stored inside, the device is folded by the first rivet 4, the second rivet 8 and the knob screw 5. After the device is folded, it can be convenient to carry. It has a simple structure, is easy to install and disassemble, is lightweight and easy to carry, and the sample frame is detachable and stored, which overcomes the design and manufacturing deficiencies of traditional sample frames and improves the efficiency of field vegetation surveys.

[0027] An adjusting hole 2 is provided on the inner side wall of the first adjusting frame 7 and the second adjusting frame 10, a reserved groove 19 is provided on one side of the outer side wall of the first set plate 1 and the second set plate 9, a fixing groove 20 is provided on one side of the interior of the first set plate 1 and the second set plate 9, fixing bolts 3 are provided inside the fixing groove 20 and the adjusting hole 2, and multiple groups of adjusting holes 2 are provided. The adjusting holes 2 are arranged at equal intervals on the inner side walls of the first adjusting frame 7 and the second adjusting frame 10, and the first adjusting frame 7 and the second adjusting frame 10 are installed inside the first set plate 1 and the second set plate 9 through the fixing bolts 3 and the adjusting holes 2;

[0028] Specifically, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, when the size of the sample frame needs to be adjusted, the fixing bolt 3 is unscrewed from the fixing groove 20 and the adjusting hole 2 to make the first adjusting frame 7 and the second adjusting frame 10 lose their fixation, and then the first adjusting frame 7 and the second adjusting frame 10 are slid to adjust the size of the sample frame. After adjusting to the appropriate size, the fixing bolt 3 is screwed into the adjusting hole 2 and the fixing groove 20 again to fix the first adjusting frame 7 and the second adjusting frame 10, forming sample frames of different specifications, which can meet the survey needs of different types of vegetation and improve work efficiency and survey accuracy.

[0029] The outer side wall of the first set of plates 1 is fixedly connected to a hinge shaft 13, and the outer side of the hinge shaft 13 is movably hinged to a connecting block 12. The bottom end of the connecting block 12 is fixedly connected to a ground nail 6. The front end of the ground nail 6 is fixedly connected to a fixed block 16. A groove 14 is formed inside the fixed block 16. The bottom end of the outer side wall of the first set of plates 1 is fixedly connected to a hinge block 15. The outer side of the hinge block 15 is movably hinged to a movable block 18. The bottom end of the movable block 18 is fixedly connected to a protrusion 17. The protrusion 17 is embedded in the groove 14, and the protrusion 17 and the groove 14 cooperate with each other.

[0030] Specifically, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the ground nail 6 is rotated downward by the connecting block 12, and the ground nail 6 is embedded in the inside of the soil to limit and fix the sample frame. The use of the ground nail 6 can make the entire device structure simple and beautiful, flexible to adjust, easy to maintain, and can avoid damaging the surface, reduce soil disturbance, and be convenient and quick to install and disassemble, meeting the needs of diverse points and timely mobile survey scenarios, which is helpful for field sampling and investigation work. When it is necessary to limit and fix the ground nail 6, the movable block 18 is rotated to make the protrusion 17 embedded in the inside of the groove 14 to limit and fix the ground nail 6, thereby preventing the ground nail 6 from accidentally rotating and affecting its use.

[0031] Working principle: When the utility model is in use, the fixing bolt 3 is screwed out from the fixing groove 20 and the inside of the adjustment hole 2 to make the first adjustment frame 7 and the second adjustment frame 10 lose their fixation, and then the first adjustment frame 7 and the second adjustment frame 10 are slid to adjust the size of the sample frame. After adjusting to the appropriate size, the fixing bolt 3 is screwed into the inside of the adjustment hole 2 and the fixing groove 20 again to fix the first adjustment frame 7 and the second adjustment frame 10 to form sample square frames of different specifications, which can meet the survey needs of different types of vegetation, improve work efficiency and survey accuracy, and rotate the ground nail 6 downward through the connecting block 12. The ground nail 6 is embedded in the soil to limit and fix the sample square frame. The use of the ground nail 6 can make the entire device structure simple, beautiful and flexible It is easy to adjust and maintain, and can avoid damaging the ground surface, reduce soil disturbance, and is quick and easy to install and disassemble, meeting the needs of diverse and timely mobile survey scenarios, and is helpful for field sampling and investigation work. When it is necessary to limit and fix the ground nail 6, the movable block 18 is rotated to make the protrusion 17 embedded in the inside of the groove 14 to limit and fix the ground nail 6, preventing the ground nail 6 from accidentally rotating and affecting its use. When the device needs to be stored, the first adjustment frame 7 and the second adjustment frame 10 are pushed to the inside of the second set of plates 9 and the first set of plates 1 through the storage groove 11, thereby reducing the overall area of ​​the device. After being stored inside, the device is folded by the first rivet 4, the second rivet 8 and the knob screw 5. After the device is folded, it can be convenient to carry the device.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A portable herbaceous plant sample survey device, comprising a first set of plates (1), characterized in that: A first adjustment frame (7) is provided on one side of the first set of plates (1), and two groups are provided for the first set of plates (1) and the first adjustment frame (7), respectively. A second set of plates (9) and a second adjustment frame (10) are provided on both sides of the rear ends of the first set of plates (1) and the first adjustment frame (7), a knob screw (5) is provided between the front end of the second set of plates (9) and the left side of the front end first adjustment frame (7), a first rivet (4) is installed between the first set of plates (1) and the second adjustment frame (10), a receiving groove (11) is provided inside the first set of plates (1) and the second set of plates (9), and the first adjustment frame (7) and the second adjustment frame (10) slide inside the first set of plates (1) and the second set of plates (9) respectively through the receiving groove (11).

2. The portable herbaceous plant quadrat survey device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of the first rivets (4) are provided, and the two groups of the first rivets (4) are installed between the first set plate (1) and the second adjustment frame (10). A second rivet (8) is provided between the first adjustment frame (7) and the second set plate (9), and the second rivet (8) is installed between the first adjustment frame (7) on the right side of the rear end and the second set plate (9) on the right rear end. The first set plate (1), the first adjustment frame (7), the second set plate (9) and the second adjustment frame (10) form a square frame, and the corners of the connection are right-angled.

3. The portable herbaceous plant quadrat survey device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second set of plates (9) and the second adjustment frame (10) are respectively provided in two groups, the first adjustment frame (7) and the second adjustment frame (10) respectively slide inside the storage groove (11), and the first set of plates (1), the first adjustment frame (7), the second set of plates (9) and the second adjustment frame (10) are all made of aluminum alloy material.

4. The portable herbaceous plant sample survey device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment hole (2) is provided on the inner side wall of the first adjustment frame (7) and the second adjustment frame (10), a reserved groove (19) is provided on one side of the outer side wall of the first set plate (1) and the second set plate (9), a fixing groove (20) is provided on one side inside the first set plate (1) and the second set plate (9), and fixing bolts (3) are provided inside the fixing groove (20) and the adjustment hole (2).

5. The portable herbaceous plant quadrat survey device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjustment holes (2) are provided in multiple groups, and the adjustment holes (2) are arranged at equal intervals on the inner side walls of the first adjustment frame (7) and the second adjustment frame (10).

6. The portable herbaceous plant quadrat survey device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first adjustment frame (7) and the second adjustment frame (10) are installed inside the first set plate (1) and the second set plate (9) via fixing bolts (3) and adjustment holes (2).

7. The portable herbaceous plant quadrat survey device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first set of plates (1) is fixedly connected to a hinge shaft (13), the outer side of the hinge shaft (13) is movably hinged to a connecting block (12), the bottom end of the connecting block (12) is fixedly connected to a ground nail (6), the front end of the ground nail (6) is fixedly connected to a fixed block (16), a groove (14) is provided inside the fixed block (16), the bottom end of the outer wall of the first set of plates (1) is fixedly connected to a hinge block (15), the outer side of the hinge block (15) is movably hinged to a movable block (18), and the bottom end of the movable block (18) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (17).

8. The portable herbaceous plant quadrat survey device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The convex block (17) is embedded in the interior of the groove (14), and the convex block (17) and the groove (14) cooperate with each other.