Leaf area index instrument suitable for vegetation growing in channel

By introducing bearings and linkage structures into the leaf area index meter, the inner rod drives the bearing to rotate and adjust the angle of the fisheye camera, which solves the detection limitation problem in complex channel terrain environments and realizes the detection capability of flexible angle adjustment.

CN223361400UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19INST OF LAND ENG & TECH SHAANXI PROVINCIAL LAND ENG CONSTR GRP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422992783.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

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Technical Problem

When the existing leaf area index meter is used in locations with complex ditch terrain, the lens is not easy to adjust and the detection angle cannot be flexibly adjusted, resulting in detection limitations.

Method used

By setting bearings and linkage structures on the measuring rod, the inner rod and the bearing are connected through the linkage structure. When the inner rod moves inside the measuring rod, it drives the bearing to rotate, driving the fisheye camera to adjust the angle, thereby achieving flexible detection.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible angle adjustment in locations with complex trench terrain, is suitable for complex terrain detection, and eliminates usage limitations.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of leaf area index instruments, in particular to a leaf area index instrument suitable for vegetation growing in a channel, which comprises a middle-through measuring rod, a bearing is rotatably arranged on the measuring rod, a mounting frame is fixedly connected onto the bearing, a leaf area index instrument main body is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, and the leaf area index instrument main body is fixedly connected with the measuring rod. A fisheye camera for image acquisition is fixedly mounted on the leaf area index instrument main body, and an inner rod is inserted into the measuring rod in a penetrating manner; and the inner rod and the bearing are cooperatively connected through a linkage structure, and the inner rod can drive the bearing to rotate when moving in the measuring rod so as to drive the leaf area index instrument main body to rotate and adjust. The leaf area index instrument is suitable for complex terrain detection, and has no limitation in use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of leaf area index meters, in particular to a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch. Background Art

[0002] The Leaf Area Index (LAI) meter is an easy-to-use, field-ready instrument that accurately, quickly, and non-destructively measures leaf area and related parameters. It can also measure the area of ​​harvested plant leaves and other sheet-like objects. It is widely used in agriculture, meteorology, forestry, and other sectors.

[0003] It has the advantages of fast field non-destructive measurement, large data storage capacity, ability to measure leaf circumference, ability to download or browse graphics of the measured leaf area (BMP or TIF format), and ability to measure multiple leaf parameters: leaf area, average leaf area, leaf length, leaf width, and aspect ratio. However, in some locations with complex ditch terrain, the existing leaf area index meter on the market has a single lens structure that is not easy to adjust, and the detection angle cannot be flexibly adjusted. It is not suitable for complex terrain detection and has limitations in use. Therefore, we propose a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in ditch. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in channels, which is realized by modifying the measuring rod and the automatic rotation of the fisheye lens to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch, comprising a measuring rod running through the middle, a bearing rotatably provided on the measuring rod, a mounting frame fixedly connected to the bearing, a leaf area index meter body fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, a fisheye camera for image acquisition fixedly mounted on the leaf area index meter body, and an inner rod inserted through the interior of the measuring rod;

[0007] The inner rod and the bearing are connected via a linkage structure. When the inner rod moves inside the measuring rod, it can drive the bearing to rotate, thereby driving the leaf area index meter body to rotate and adjust.

[0008] The leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch as described above: a rotating drum is provided between the measuring rod and the bearing, and the bearing is rotatably mounted on the measuring rod through the rotating drum.

[0009] The leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch as described above: the leaf area index meter body is connected to an external computer terminal via a wire, so as to transmit information collected by the leaf area index meter body to the computer terminal.

[0010] The leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch as described above: the outer diameter of the inner rod is adapted to the inner diameter of the measuring rod, and the inner rod is movably inserted into the interior of the measuring rod.

[0011] As described above, a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch: the linkage structure includes a cylindrical block fixed to one end of the inner rod, the cylindrical block is movably clamped inside the bearing, a track groove is provided on the cylindrical block, and a ball is embedded in the inner wall of the bearing, and the ball is movably clamped in the track groove and can roll along the track where the track groove is located.

[0012] As described above, a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch: a soft rubber layer is fixedly adhered to the outer wall of the end of the measuring rod away from the bearing, and the surface of the soft rubber layer is engraved with anti-slip grooves.

[0013] The leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch as described above: the end of the inner rod away from the bearing is fixedly connected with a pull ring.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a bearing is rotatably provided on the measuring rod, a mounting frame is fixedly connected to the bearing, a leaf area index meter body is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, a fisheye camera for image acquisition is fixedly mounted on the leaf area index meter body, an inner rod is inserted through the interior of the measuring rod, the inner rod and the bearing are connected by a linkage structure, and when the inner rod moves inside the measuring rod, it can drive the bearing to rotate, thereby driving the leaf area index meter body to rotate and adjust;

[0015] Therefore, this leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in ditches can be used in some places with complex ditch terrain to collect images through a fisheye camera. By manually pushing the inner rod to move inside the measuring rod, the cylindrical block can be driven to move inside the bearing. The ball embedded in the inner wall of the bearing is movably connected to the track groove and can roll along the track where the track groove is located, thereby driving the bearing to rotate, thereby driving the mounting frame to rotate, thereby driving the leaf area index meter body to rotate, thereby driving the fisheye camera to rotate and adjust, so that the detection angle of the fisheye camera can be flexibly adjusted. In combination with the leaf area index meter body, it can be applied to complex terrain detection and has no limitations in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a first-person perspective structural diagram of a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in channels.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a second perspective structural schematic diagram of a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in channels.

[0018] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in channels.

[0019] Figure 4 A leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in channels Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a first-person exploded structural diagram of a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in channels.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a second-perspective exploded structural diagram of a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in channels.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Measuring rod; 2. Bearing; 3. Rotating drum; 4. Mounting frame; 5. Leaf area index meter body; 6. Inner rod; 7. Columnar clamping block; 8. Track groove; 9. Ball bearing; 10. Soft rubber layer; 11. Pull ring; 12. Fisheye camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 6 As an embodiment of the present invention, a leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch includes a measuring rod 1 running through the middle, a bearing 2 being rotatably provided on the measuring rod 1, a mounting frame 4 being fixedly connected to the bearing 2, a leaf area index meter body 5 being fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 4, a fisheye camera 12 for image acquisition being fixedly mounted on the leaf area index meter body 5, and an inner rod 6 being inserted through the interior of the measuring rod 1;

[0025] The inner rod 6 and the bearing 2 are connected via a linkage structure. When the inner rod 6 moves inside the measuring rod 1, it can drive the bearing 2 to rotate, thereby driving the leaf area index meter body 5 to rotate and adjust.

[0026] In this embodiment, when the fisheye camera 12 is used to capture images, the inner rod 6 can drive the bearing 2 to rotate around the measuring rod 1 when it moves inside the measuring rod 1, thereby driving the mounting frame 4 to rotate and driving the leaf area index meter body 5 installed on the mounting frame 4 to rotate and adjust, thereby driving the fisheye camera 12 to rotate and adjust, so that the detection angle of the fisheye camera 12 can be flexibly adjusted.

[0027] As a further solution of the present invention, a rotating drum 3 is provided between the measuring rod 1 and the bearing 2 , and the bearing 2 is rotatably mounted on the measuring rod 1 via the rotating drum 3 .

[0028] In this embodiment, a rotating drum 3 is provided between the measuring rod 1 and the bearing 2 , so that the bearing 2 can be mounted on the measuring rod 1 in a limited manner and can be rotated and adjusted around the measuring rod 1 .

[0029] As a further solution of the present invention, the leaf area index meter body 5 is connected to an external computer terminal through a wire, so as to transmit the information collected by the leaf area index meter body 5 to the computer terminal.

[0030] In this embodiment, the fisheye camera 12 can be used to collect image information of vegetation growing in the ditch, and the image information can be transmitted to the leaf area index meter body 5, and then the leaf area index meter body 5 can be used to transmit the collected information to the computer terminal.

[0031] As a further solution of the present invention, the outer diameter of the inner rod 6 is adapted to the inner diameter of the measuring rod 1 , and the inner rod 6 is movably inserted into the interior of the measuring rod 1 .

[0032] In this embodiment, the inner rod 6 is inserted through the interior of the measuring rod 1 , and the inner rod 6 can be pushed manually to allow the inner rod 6 to move freely inside the measuring rod 1 .

[0033] As a further solution of the present invention, the linkage structure includes a cylindrical block 7 fixed at one end of the inner rod 6, the cylindrical block 7 is movably connected to the inside of the bearing 2, a track groove 8 is provided on the cylindrical block 7, and a ball 9 is embedded in the inner wall of the bearing 2. The ball 9 is movably connected to the track groove 8 and can roll along the track where the track groove 8 is located.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the fisheye camera 12 is used to collect images, the inner rod 6 is manually pushed to move inside the measuring rod 1, which can drive the cylindrical block 7 to move inside the bearing 2. The ball 9 embedded in the inner wall of the bearing 2 is movably engaged in the track groove 8 and can roll along the track where the track groove 8 is located, thereby driving the bearing 2 to rotate, thereby driving the mounting frame 4 to rotate, thereby driving the leaf area index meter body 5 to rotate, and thereby driving the fisheye camera 12 to rotate and adjust, so that the detection angle of the fisheye camera 12 can be flexibly adjusted.

[0035] As a further solution of the present invention, a soft rubber layer 10 is fixedly adhered to the outer wall of the end of the measuring rod 1 away from the bearing 2, and the surface of the soft rubber layer 10 is engraved with anti-slip grooves.

[0036] In this embodiment, the soft rubber layer 10 is soft and can increase the comfort of the user when gripping the measuring rod 1, while the anti-slip grooves are helpful to improve the anti-slip property when gripping.

[0037] As a further solution of the present invention, a pull ring 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the inner rod 6 away from the bearing 2 .

[0038] In this embodiment, the pull ring 11 facilitates the user to pull the inner rod 6 to move inside the measuring rod 1 .

[0039] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the leaf area index meter body 5 is connected to the computer through a wire for signal connection, the user holds the measuring rod 1 and aligns the fisheye camera 12 with the collection point to shoot, and when the fisheye camera 12 is used to collect images, the inner rod 6 is manually pushed to move inside the measuring rod 1, which can drive the cylindrical block 7 to move inside the bearing 2, and the ball 9 embedded in the inner wall of the bearing 2 is movably connected to the track groove 8 and can roll along the track where the track groove 8 is located, thereby driving the bearing 2 to rotate, thereby driving the mounting frame 4 to rotate, thereby driving the leaf area index meter body 5 to rotate, thereby driving the fisheye camera 12 to rotate and adjust, so that the detection angle of the fisheye camera 12 can be flexibly adjusted. In combination with the leaf area index meter body 5, it can be applied to complex terrain detection and has no limitations in use.

[0040] The above embodiments are exemplary rather than restrictive, so any technical solution of the present invention that can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention is included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch, comprising a measuring rod (1) passing through the middle, characterized in that: A bearing (2) is rotatably provided on the measuring rod (1), a mounting frame (4) is fixedly connected to the bearing (2), a leaf area index meter body (5) is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame (4), a fisheye camera (12) for image acquisition is fixedly mounted on the leaf area index meter body (5), and an inner rod (6) is inserted through the interior of the measuring rod (1); The inner rod (6) and the bearing (2) are connected via a linkage structure. When the inner rod (6) moves inside the measuring rod (1), it can drive the bearing (2) to rotate, thereby driving the leaf area index meter body (5) to perform rotational adjustment.

2. A leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating drum (3) is provided between the measuring rod (1) and the bearing (2), and the bearing (2) is rotatably mounted on the measuring rod (1) via the rotating drum (3).

3. A leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leaf area index meter main body (5) is connected to an external computer terminal via a wire, so as to transmit information collected by the leaf area index meter main body (5) to the computer terminal.

4. A leaf area index meter suitable for vegetation growing in a ditch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the inner rod (6) is compatible with the inner diameter of the measuring rod (1), and the inner rod (6) is movably inserted into the interior of the measuring rod (1).

5. The leaf area index meter for vegetation growing in channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage structure comprises a columnar clamping block (7) fixed at one end of the inner rod (6), the columnar clamping block (7) being movably clamped in the interior of the bearing (2), a track groove (8) being provided on the columnar clamping block (7), a ball (9) being embedded in the inner wall of the bearing (2), the ball (9) being movably clamped in the track groove (8) and being capable of rolling along the track where the track groove (8) is located.

6. The leaf area index meter for vegetation growing in a ditch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A soft rubber layer (10) is fixedly adhered to the outer wall of one end of the measuring rod (1) away from the bearing (2), and the surface of the soft rubber layer (10) is engraved with anti-slip patterns.

7. The leaf area index meter for vegetation growing in channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the inner rod (6) away from the bearing (2) is fixedly connected to a pull ring (11).