Leveling assembly tripod
By adjusting the design of telescopic support rods and leveling components, the problem that the tripod cannot level the surveying and mapping instrument on the inclined ground is solved, and the accuracy of the measurement results and the simplicity of operation are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423193529.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing tripod cannot be leveled on inclined or uneven ground, resulting in inaccurate measurement results of the surveying and mapping instruments.
A leveling assembly tripod is designed. By adjusting the telescopic support rod and leveling assembly, including leveling shaft, leg tube, leveling screw sleeve, connecting screw sleeve, damping lock sleeve, etc., the leveling operation of the tripod is realized to ensure that the surveying and mapping instrument is in a horizontal position.
On inclined or uneven ground, the length of the tripod legs can be effectively adjusted to ensure the horizontal placement of the surveying and mapping instruments, and improve the accuracy of the measurement results and the ease of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tripods, in particular to a tripod with a leveling component. Background Art
[0002] Currently, instrument tripods are generally used as brackets, tripods, or mounting platforms for measuring instruments. In engineering construction, tripods are used for various surveying instruments such as orientation, distance, angle, height, mapping, and photogrammetry. Surveying instruments are devices and equipment designed and manufactured for surveying and mapping operations, including data acquisition, processing, and output. In engineering surveying and mapping, tripods facilitate the placement of surveying instruments for surveying and mapping, making surveying and mapping more convenient.
[0003] With respect to the above-mentioned related technologies, the applicant has found that when the tripod is on a relatively inclined ground or when the ground is uneven, it is impossible to perform a leveling operation to ensure that the surveying and mapping instrument is in a horizontal position, which leads to inaccurate measurement results of the surveying and mapping instrument. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a tripod with a leveling component. When the tripod is on a relatively inclined ground or an uneven ground, the leveling component is used to perform a leveling operation to adjust the length of each leg of the tripod to ensure that the surveying and mapping instrument is in a horizontal position, so as to achieve the level placement of the measuring equipment and ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying and mapping instrument.
[0005] The technical solution of the utility model to solve the above technical problems is as follows:
[0006] A tripod with a leveling assembly comprises an equipment carrying platform. A telescopic support rod is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform. The end of the telescopic support rod is hinged to the equipment carrying platform. A leveling assembly is provided at the end of the telescopic support rod away from the equipment carrying platform.
[0007] Furthermore, the leveling assembly includes a leveling shaft and a leg tube, the leg tube is connected to the telescopic support rod, and a leveling screw sleeve, a connecting screw sleeve and a damping lock sleeve are provided between the leveling shaft and the leg tube. The two ends of the connecting screw sleeve are respectively threadedly connected to the leveling screw sleeve and the damping lock sleeve, and the leveling screw sleeve, the connecting screw sleeve and the damping lock sleeve are all mounted on the leveling shaft.
[0008] Furthermore, a leveling bushing and a leveling compass are sleeved on the leveling shaft, the leveling bushing is threadedly connected to the leveling shaft and the leveling compass respectively, and the leveling compass is clamped with the leveling screw sleeve.
[0009] Furthermore, the internal thread of the leveling bushing is connected with a positioning screw, and the end of the positioning screw is in conflict with the leveling shaft.
[0010] Furthermore, a threaded hole is provided at a circumferential position of the leveling screw sleeve, and a top screw is provided in the threaded hole.
[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of through long grooves are provided at the circumference of the connecting screw sleeve, and the plurality of through long grooves are distributed in a staggered manner.
[0012] Furthermore, the end of the leveling shaft is threadedly connected with a leveling screw, and the leveling screw is placed inside the leg tube.
[0013] Furthermore, a stop sleeve is connected to the inner thread of the leg tube, and the stop sleeve is clamped with the damping locking sleeve.
[0014] Furthermore, a hydraulic telescopic rod is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform, the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod is hinged to the equipment carrying platform, and the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod away from the equipment carrying platform is hinged to the telescopic support rod.
[0015] In summary, compared with the prior art, the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] (1) When the ground is relatively inclined or uneven, use the leveling assembly to perform leveling operations and adjust the length of each leg of the tripod to ensure that the surveying instrument is in a horizontal position, so as to achieve the level placement of the measuring equipment and ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying instrument;
[0017] (2) The single use of the universal tripod has been improved. When the level of the equipment is high in complex test sites, manual adjustment and correction can be made through the adjustment components to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying and mapping instruments;
[0018] (3) The operation is simple, fast, and convenient, and the scalability is strong. The screw thread of the adjustment component can be fastened and installed at the end of the tripod or the position of the foot that needs to be leveled according to the needs. The adjustment component has strong processing technology and is easy to process and realize;
[0019] (4) The multiple support points of the tripod can be fine-tuned as required to achieve the required levelness and ensure the accuracy of the measurement results of the surveying and mapping instruments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tripod in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the adjustment component in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment assembly in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the adjustment assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the kit in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the kit in the embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] Explanation of the accompanying symbols: 1. Equipment carrying platform; 2. Telescopic support rod; 3. Hydraulic telescopic rod; 4. Leveling assembly; 41. Leveling shaft; 42. Leveling bushing; 421. Positioning screw; 43. Leveling compass; 431. Countersunk screw; 44. Leveling screw sleeve; 45. Connecting screw sleeve; 46. Damping locking sleeve; 47. Stop sleeve; 48. Leveling screw; 49. Leg tube; 5. Spirit level. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The principles and features of the present invention are described below in conjunction with all the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0028] The embodiment of the utility model discloses a tripod with a leveling assembly.
[0029] Reference Figure 1 A tripod with a leveling assembly includes an equipment-carrying platform 1, a telescopic support rod 2 provided at the bottom of the equipment-carrying platform 1, the end of the telescopic support rod 2 being hinged to the equipment-carrying platform 1, and a leveling assembly 4 provided at the end of the telescopic support rod 2 away from the equipment-carrying platform 1. A hydraulic telescopic rod 3 is provided at the bottom of the equipment-carrying platform 1, the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod 3 being hinged to the equipment-carrying platform 1, and the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod 3 away from the equipment-carrying platform 1 being hinged to the telescopic support rod 2. A spirit level 5 is provided at the top of the equipment-carrying platform 1.
[0030] Reference Figure 1 The main components include: equipment mounting platform 1, telescopic support rod 2, hydraulic telescopic rod 3, leveling assembly 4 and spirit level 5. Leveling assembly 4 is a key component, while spirit level 5 can be spherical, bubble-shaped or other structural shapes. Telescopic support rod 2 is composed of at least two telescopic rods, and the unfolded height can be designed according to needs.
[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The leveling assembly 4 includes a leveling shaft 41 and a leg tube 49. The leg tube 49 is connected to the telescopic support rod 2. A leveling screw sleeve 44, a connecting screw sleeve 45 and a damping lock sleeve 46 are provided between the leveling shaft 41 and the leg tube 49. The two ends of the connecting screw sleeve 45 are threadedly connected to the leveling screw sleeve 44 and the damping lock sleeve 46 respectively. The leveling screw sleeve 44, the connecting screw sleeve 45 and the damping lock sleeve 46 are all sleeved on the leveling shaft 41.
[0032] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The leveling shaft 41 is provided with a leveling bushing 42 and a leveling compass 43. The leveling bushing 42 is threadedly connected to the leveling shaft 41 and the leveling compass 43, respectively. The leveling compass 43 is engaged with the leveling screw sleeve 44. A set screw 421 is internally threadedly connected to the leveling bushing 42, and the end of the set screw 421 contacts the leveling shaft 41. The leveling screw sleeve 44 is provided with a threaded hole around its circumference, and a set screw is installed in the threaded hole. The leveling compass 43 is provided with a plurality of countersunk screws 431, which connect the leveling compass 43 and the leveling bushing 42.
[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting screw sleeve 45 is provided with a plurality of interlaced slots extending therethrough around its circumference. A leveling screw 48 is threadedly connected to the end of the leveling shaft 41 and positioned within the leg tube 49. A stopper sleeve 47 is internally threadedly connected to the leg tube 49 and engages with the damping lock sleeve 46.
[0034] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The leveling assembly 4 is the core component, and its main parts include a leveling shaft 41, a positioning screw 421, a leveling bushing 42, a leveling compass 43, a leveling screw sleeve 44, a connecting screw sleeve 45, a damping lock sleeve 46, a stop sleeve 47, a leveling screw 48, and a leg tube 49.
[0035] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the material of the leveling shaft 41 is 45 steel, the front end is tapered for easy support, the tail lathe turns the shaft M8×29 thread, the middle section turns the shaft M10×7 thread, and the top end turns the M3 threaded hole for locking with the leveling screw 48 after the entire assembly is assembled.
[0036] Reference Figure 3 The positioning screw 421 is used to lock the leveling bushing 42 and the leveling shaft 41 to prevent them from loosening.
[0037] Reference Figure 4 The material of the leveling bushing 42 is 45 steel, flange-shaped, and has M2.5 threaded holes evenly distributed around it for threaded fastening with the leveling compass 43.
[0038] Reference Figure 4 The material of the leveling compass 43 is aluminum 6061-H112, and the "up" or "down" of the adjustment component can be adjusted by turning it left or right by hand.
[0039] Reference Figure 5Leveling screw 44 is made of 45 steel and features a V-shaped bevel at its front end, with a 20° angle, the same as the bevel of connecting screw 45. The rear end of leveling screw 44 features an M14 internal thread, which mates with the M14 external thread of damping lock sleeve 46. Three M2 threaded holes are evenly spaced around the circumference for M2 jackscrews, preventing loosening of leveling screw 44, connecting screw 45, and damping lock sleeve 46.
[0040] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connecting screw sleeve 45 is made of brass, with V-shaped bevels cut at both ends, a bevel angle of 20°, an internal thread M8, and four staggered long grooves evenly milled around the circumference, which are used to "hoop" the leveling shaft 41 during the "lifting" and "lowering" processes of the connecting screw sleeve 45.
[0041] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The damping lock sleeve 46 is made of 45 steel and has an M14 external thread at its front end. The inner rear of the damping lock sleeve 46 features a V-shaped bevel with a 20° angle, the same as the bevel angle of the connecting screw sleeve 45. The rear end of the damping lock sleeve 46 features a flange protrusion for positioning. This flange mates with the M14 external thread of the damping lock sleeve 46 for locking.
[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The stop sleeve 47 is made of 6061-H112 aluminum. Its front end features a hexagonal nut for easy tool tightening. A flanged recess is designed at the front end of the stop sleeve 47 to allow the damping sleeve 46 to sink. This serves to limit the sliding movement of the leveling screw sleeve 44, connecting screw sleeve 45, and damping sleeve 46 along the threads of the leveling shaft 41, acting as a stop. The rear end of the stop sleeve 47 is machined with an M24×1 thread that mates with the threaded mounting surface of the leg tube 49.
[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The material of the leveling screw 48 is 45 steel. Its main function is to penetrate the leveling component 4 to play a positioning role and to cooperate with the thread of the leveling shaft 41 to fix it.
[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 6 A method for installing a tripod with a leveling assembly comprises the following steps:
[0045] Step 1: First, install the connecting screw sleeve 45 into the hole cavity of the leveling screw sleeve 44 and the damping lock sleeve 46, and tighten them to form a kit;
[0046] Step 2: Screw the leveling bushing 42 into the middle of the leveling shaft 41 through the thread, and position it with the positioning screw 421, install the leveling compass 43, and use the countersunk screw 431 to lock the corresponding hole of the leveling bushing 42;
[0047] Step 3: Insert the stop sleeve 47 and screw the kit into the leveling shaft 41 through the thread. The kit is in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing 42. Then install the leveling screw 48 and screw the stop sleeve 47 into the leg tube 49 through the thread.
[0048] The key components are assembled into a leveling screw sleeve 44, a connecting screw sleeve 45 and a damping lock sleeve 46. The connecting screw sleeve 45 is first installed in the hole cavity and tightened to form a kit. After the kit is formed, the surrounding holes are installed with set screws 421 for positioning the connecting screw sleeve 45 to prevent it from coming out of the damping lock sleeve 46 and the leveling screw sleeve 44.
[0049] Install the other parts in the following order: First, screw the leveling bushing 42 into the middle section of the leveling shaft 41 (M10×7 thread) and use the set screw 421 to prevent it from rotating. Install the leveling compass 43 and tighten it with the countersunk screw 431 M3×6 into the corresponding hole of the leveling bushing 42.
[0050] Then insert the stop sleeve 47 (M24×1), and screw the assembled kit (leveling screw sleeve 44, connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46) in the previous process into the leveling shaft 41 through the M8×29 thread, install the leveling shaft 41 screw, and screw the stop sleeve 47 (M24×1) into the leg tube 49.
[0051] During the assembly process, make sure that the kit (leveling screw sleeve 44 , connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46 ) is placed in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing 42 .
[0052] The adjustable stroke distance is described as follows: the leveling shaft 41M8×29 thread of the leveling component 4, the screw thread length is 29mm, the key kit (leveling screw sleeve 44, connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46) length is 20mm, and the adjustable height of the adjustment component is 0-9mm.
[0053] The implementation principle of a leveling component tripod in the embodiment of the present utility model is as follows:
[0054] Earlier connecting screw sleeve 45 is packed in the bore, tighten, form a suite. Form suite back peripheral hole packing set screw 421 and be used for locating connecting screw sleeve 45, prevent it from deviating from damping lock sleeve 46 and leveling screw sleeve 44.
[0055] The order of installing other parts is as follows: first screw the leveling bushing 42 into the middle thread of the leveling shaft 41 and use the set screw 421 to prevent it from rotating. Install the leveling compass 43 and lock it with the countersunk screw 431 and the corresponding hole of the leveling bushing 42.
[0056] Then insert the stop sleeve 47, and screw the assembled kit (leveling screw sleeve 44, connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46) into the leveling shaft 41 through threads, install the leveling shaft 41 screws, and screw the stop sleeve 47 into the leg tube 49.
[0057] During the assembly process, make sure that the kit (leveling screw sleeve 44 , connecting screw sleeve 45 and damping lock sleeve 46 ) is placed in the bottom groove of the leveling bushing 42 .
[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A tripod with a leveling assembly, characterized in that: The device comprises an equipment carrying platform (1), wherein a telescopic support rod (2) is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform (1), an end of the telescopic support rod (2) is hinged to the equipment carrying platform (1), and a leveling component (4) is provided at one end of the telescopic support rod (2) away from the equipment carrying platform (1).
2. The leveling assembly tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leveling assembly (4) comprises a leveling shaft (41) and a leg tube (49), wherein the leg tube (49) is connected to the telescopic support rod (2), and a leveling screw sleeve (44), a connecting screw sleeve (45) and a damping lock sleeve (46) are provided between the leveling shaft (41) and the leg tube (49), wherein both ends of the connecting screw sleeve (45) are respectively threadedly connected to the leveling screw sleeve (44) and the damping lock sleeve (46), and the leveling screw sleeve (44), the connecting screw sleeve (45) and the damping lock sleeve (46) are all sleeved on the leveling shaft (41).
3. The leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: The leveling shaft (41) is sleeved with a leveling bushing (42) and a leveling compass (43); the leveling bushing (42) is threadedly connected to the leveling shaft (41) and the leveling compass (43) respectively; and the leveling compass (43) is clamped to the leveling screw sleeve (44).
4. The leveling assembly tripod according to claim 3, characterized in that: The leveling bushing (42) is internally threadedly connected to a positioning screw (421), and the end of the positioning screw (421) is in contact with the leveling shaft (41).
5. The leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: A threaded hole is provided at the circumference of the leveling screw sleeve (44), and a top screw is provided in the threaded hole.
6. The leveling assembly tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of through-going long grooves are provided at the circumference of the connecting screw sleeve (45), and the plurality of through-going long grooves are distributed in a staggered manner.
7. The tripod with a leveling assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the leveling shaft (41) is threadedly connected with a leveling screw (48), and the leveling screw (48) is placed inside the leg tube (49).
8. The tripod with a leveling assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The leg tube (49) is internally threadedly connected with a stop sleeve (47), and the stop sleeve (47) is clamped with the damping lock sleeve (46).
9. The leveling assembly tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic telescopic rod (3) is provided at the bottom of the equipment carrying platform (1), the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod (3) is hinged to the equipment carrying platform (1), and the end of the hydraulic telescopic rod (3) away from the equipment carrying platform (1) is hinged to the telescopic support rod (2).