Tipping bucket type rain gauge

Abstract

The utility model provides a tipping-bucket rain gauge, which comprises a rain bearing device, a mounting cylinder, a water receiving funnel, a tipping-bucket metering assembly, a filter screen and a cleaning assembly, and is characterized in that the rain bearing device is of an inverted conical structure; the mounting cylinder sleeves the outer side of the rain bearing device and is connected with the rain bearing device; the water receiving funnel is arranged on the lower side of the rain bearing device and is connected with the mounting cylinder; the tipping bucket type metering assembly is arranged on the lower side of the water receiving funnel and is connected with the mounting cylinder; the filter screen is of a conical structure, is arranged on the upper side of the rain bearing device and is connected with the rain bearing device; the cleaning assembly is connected with the filter screen and used for cleaning the filter screen. Wherein the cleaning assembly comprises a scraping plate, a connecting plate and a driving mechanism, and the scraping plate is arranged between the filter screen and the rain bearing device and is attached to the filter screen; the connecting plate is arranged at the top of the filter screen and rotationally matched with the filter screen; the connecting plate is connected with the scraping plate; the power output end of the driving mechanism is connected with the connecting plate and used for driving the connecting plate to rotate. The tipping bucket rain gauge provided by the utility model is provided with the filter screen and the cleaning assembly, so that the tipping bucket rain gauge is not easy to block.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of meteorological monitoring equipment, specifically relating to a tipping bucket rain gauge. Background Technology

[0002] The tipping bucket rain gauge is an important rain gauge instrument that can digitize rainfall data in real time. It has advantages such as accurate timing, automatic data recording, and convenient data acquisition, compilation, and processing.

[0003] The working principle of a tipping bucket rain gauge is as follows: Rainwater enters the rain collector through the uppermost inlet, falls into the funnel, and flows into the tipping bucket measuring device. When the water level in the bucket reaches a certain height (e.g., 0.01 mm), the bucket loses its balance and tipes over. Each time the bucket tipps, a switch is activated, sending a pulse signal to the recorder. The recorder then controls the automatic recording pen to record the rainfall. This process is repeated to measure the rainfall.

[0004] Tipping bucket rain gauges typically have a rain inlet and a rain catcher. Since dust and impurities can affect the accuracy of rain gauges, existing technologies typically install filters on the rain catcher. However, these filters are usually horizontally placed, have limited filtration capacity, and are very prone to clogging, preventing rainwater from entering and affecting the measurement results. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a tipping bucket rain gauge, which aims to solve the technical problem that the rain collector of the existing tipping bucket rain gauge is easily blocked.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide a tipping bucket rain gauge, comprising:

[0007] The rain catcher has an inverted cone shape.

[0008] The mounting sleeve is fitted onto the outside of the rain collector and connected to the rain collector;

[0009] A water-receiving funnel is located on the lower side of the rain collector and connected to the mounting cylinder;

[0010] A tipping-type metering component is located on the lower side of the water receiving funnel and connected to the mounting cylinder;

[0011] A filter screen, with a conical structure, is disposed on the upper side of the rain collector and connected to the rain collector; and

[0012] A cleaning component, connected to the filter screen, is used to clean the filter screen;

[0013] The cleaning component includes:

[0014] A scraper is disposed between the filter screen and the rain collector, and is attached to the filter screen;

[0015] A connecting plate, disposed on top of the filter screen, rotatably engages with the filter screen; the connecting plate is connected to the scraper; and

[0016] The drive mechanism has its power output end connected to the connecting plate and is used to drive the connecting plate to rotate.

[0017] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the scraper extends downward to the connection between the filter screen and the rain collector.

[0018] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the scraper is tilted from the filter side to the rain collector side toward the side opposite to the direction of scraper rotation.

[0019] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the scraper is tilted from bottom to top toward the side opposite to the direction of rotation of the scraper.

[0020] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the scraper is provided with a wear-resistant rubber strip on the side facing the filter screen, and the wear-resistant rubber strip is attached to the filter screen.

[0021] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the cleaning assembly further includes a blowing mechanism. The blowing mechanism is located on the lower side of the filter screen and on the front side of the scraper rotation direction, and is used to blow the filter screen. The blowing mechanism is connected to the power output end of the drive mechanism and rotates synchronously with the scraper.

[0022] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the purging mechanism includes:

[0023] The purge pipe has multiple purge holes facing the filter screen, and the purge pipe is connected to the power output end of the drive mechanism; and

[0024] An air pump is connected to the filter screen or the rain collector; the purge pipe is connected to the air pump via a flexible tube.

[0025] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the driving mechanism includes:

[0026] A bracket is located on the lower side of the filter screen and is connected to the rain collector;

[0027] The motor assembly is connected to the bracket; and

[0028] The drive shaft has one end connected to the power output end of the motor assembly, and the other end passes through the filter screen and is connected to the connecting plate.

[0029] In one possible implementation of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model, the purging mechanism further includes a connecting frame, which is connected to the purging pipe and the drive shaft; the air pump is connected to the bracket.

[0030] The beneficial effects of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model has a filter screen inside the rain collector, and the filter screen has a conical structure, which has a larger filtration area and effectively reduces the possibility of clogging. Furthermore, the drive mechanism drives the scraper to sweep the surface of the filter screen, further preventing clogging. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 For along Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0034] Figure 4 For along Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the middle BB line;

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 10. Rain catcher; 20. Mounting cylinder; 30. Water receiving funnel; 40. Tipping bucket metering assembly;

[0037] 50. Filter screen; 61. Scraper; 611. Wear-resistant rubber strip; 62. Connecting plate; 63. Bracket;

[0038] 64. Motor assembly; 65. Drive shaft; 71. Purge pipe; 72. Connecting frame; 73. Air pump. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually illustrative only and is in no way intended to limit this application or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0042] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0044] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways, and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0045] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 The tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model will now be described. The tipping bucket rain gauge includes a rain collector 10, an mounting cylinder 20, a water receiving funnel 30, a tipping bucket metering component 40, a filter screen 50, and a cleaning component. The rain collector 10 has an inverted conical structure; the mounting cylinder 20 is sleeved on the outside of the rain collector 10 and connected to it; the water receiving funnel 30 is located on the lower side of the rain collector 10 and connected to the mounting cylinder 20; the tipping bucket metering component 40 is located on the lower side of the water receiving funnel 30 and connected to the mounting cylinder 20; the filter screen 50 has a conical structure, is located on the upper side of the rain collector 10, and connected to it; the cleaning component is connected to the filter screen 50 and is used to clean the filter screen 50.

[0047] The cleaning assembly includes a scraper 61, a connecting plate 62, and a drive mechanism. The scraper 61 is located between the filter screen 50 and the rain collector 10 and is attached to the filter screen 50. The connecting plate 62 is located on top of the filter screen 50 and rotates with the filter screen 50. The connecting plate 62 is connected to the scraper 61. The power output end of the drive mechanism is connected to the connecting plate 62 to drive the connecting plate 62 to rotate.

[0048] Specifically, the filter screen 50 has a frustum-shaped structure, which facilitates the connection between the connecting plate 62 and the filter screen 50. The mounting cylinder 20, the water receiving funnel 30, and the tipping bucket metering component 40 all use existing components.

[0049] It should be noted that the function of the scraper 61 is to remove the debris from the surface of the filter screen 50. Therefore, the scraper 61 can be attached to the filter screen 50, attached to the inner wall of the rain collector 10, or spaced apart.

[0050] The beneficial effects of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the tipping bucket rain gauge provided by this utility model has a filter screen 50 in the rain collector 10, and the filter screen 50 has a conical structure, which has a larger filtration area and effectively reduces the possibility of clogging. Furthermore, the scraper 61 driven by the drive mechanism scrapes the surface of the filter screen 50, further preventing clogging.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in this utility model, the scraper 61 extends downward to the connection between the filter screen 50 and the rain collector 10 to scrape the entire filter screen 50 and prevent garbage from accumulating and clogging the bottom of the filter screen 50.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in this utility model, the scraper 61 is tilted from the filter screen 50 side to the rain collector 10 side towards the side opposite to the rotation direction of the scraper 61, so that during the rotation of the scraper 61, the garbage moves away from the filter screen 50 and moves along the scraper 61 towards the inner wall of the rain collector 10.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in this utility model, the scraper 61 tilts from bottom to top to the side opposite to the direction of rotation of the scraper 61. During the rotation of the scraper 61, the garbage gradually moves upward, and may even be thrown out of the rain collector 10 by rapid rotation, thereby reducing the degree of accumulation at the bottom of the filter screen 50.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in this utility model, the scraper 61 is provided with a wear-resistant rubber strip 611 on the side facing the filter screen 50, and the wear-resistant rubber strip 611 is attached to the filter screen 50.

[0055] It should be noted that the wear-resistant rubber strip 611 is set between the scraper 61 and the filter screen 50. On the one hand, it can effectively increase the adhesion between the scraper 61 and the filter screen 50 and ensure cleaning efficiency. On the other hand, the hardness of the wear-resistant rubber strip 611 is less than that of the filter screen 50, which can effectively reduce the wear on the filter screen 50.

[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in a specific embodiment of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in this utility model, the cleaning component further includes a blowing mechanism. The blowing mechanism is located on the lower side of the filter screen 50 and on the front side of the scraper 61 in the rotation direction. It is used to blow the filter screen 50. The blowing mechanism is connected to the power output end of the drive mechanism and rotates synchronously with the scraper 61.

[0057] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in this utility model, the purging mechanism includes a purging pipe 71 and an air pump 73. The purging pipe 71 has multiple purging holes on the side facing the filter screen 50. The purging pipe 71 is connected to the power output end of the drive mechanism. The air pump 73 is connected to the filter screen 50 or the rain collector 10. The purging pipe 71 is connected to the air pump 73 through a flexible pipe so that air is continuously supplied to the purging pipe 71 through the flexible pipe during the rotation of the purging pipe 71.

[0058] It should be noted that some debris adheres tightly to the surface of the filter screen 50, while some debris becomes embedded in the holes of the filter screen 50. This debris is difficult to scrape off. Therefore, a blowing mechanism is installed on the underside of the filter screen 50. During operation, the blowing pipe 71 first blows the surface of the filter screen 50 from the inside out, and then the scraper 61 scrapes the blown area, improving cleaning efficiency.

[0059] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the tipping bucket rain gauge provided in this utility model, the driving mechanism includes a bracket 63, a motor assembly 64, and a transmission shaft 65. The bracket 63 is located on the lower side of the filter screen 50 and is connected to the rain collector 10; the motor assembly 64 is connected to the bracket 63; one end of the transmission shaft 65 is connected to the power output end of the motor assembly 64, and the other end passes through the filter screen 50 and is connected to the connecting plate 62.

[0060] The purging mechanism also includes a connecting frame 72, which is connected to the purging pipe 71 and the drive shaft 65; and an air pump 73 is connected to the bracket 63.

[0061] Specifically, the motor assembly 64 is assembled from an existing motor and reducer; the bracket 63 has a U-shaped structure and is located at the lower part of the rain collector 10, which serves as the mounting point for the motor assembly 64 and the air pump 73.

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tipping bucket rain gauge, comprising: The rain catcher has an inverted cone shape. The mounting sleeve is fitted onto the outside of the rain collector and connected to the rain collector; A water-receiving funnel is located on the lower side of the rain collector and connected to the mounting cylinder; as well as A tipping-type metering component is located on the lower side of the water receiving funnel and connected to the mounting cylinder; Its characteristic is that it further includes: A filter screen, with a conical structure, is disposed on the upper side of the rain collector and connected to the rain collector; and A cleaning component, connected to the filter screen, is used to clean the filter screen; The cleaning component includes: A scraper is disposed between the filter screen and the rain collector, and is attached to the filter screen; A connecting plate is disposed on top of the filter screen and rotatably engages with the filter screen; the connecting plate is connected to the scraper; and The drive mechanism has its power output end connected to the connecting plate and is used to drive the connecting plate to rotate.

2. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The scraper extends downward to the connection between the filter and the rain collector.

3. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The scraper is inclined from the filter side to the rain collector side towards the side opposite to the direction of scraper rotation.

4. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The scraper is tilted from bottom to top towards the side opposite to the direction of scraper rotation.

5. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The scraper is provided with a wear-resistant rubber strip on the side facing the filter screen, and the wear-resistant rubber strip is attached to the filter screen.

6. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly also includes a blowing mechanism, which is located on the lower side of the filter screen and in front of the scraper in the direction of rotation. The blowing mechanism is used to blow the filter screen and is connected to the power output end of the drive mechanism, rotating synchronously with the scraper.

7. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The purging mechanism includes: The purge pipe has multiple purge holes facing the filter screen, and the purge pipe is connected to the power output end of the drive mechanism; and An air pump is connected to the filter screen or the rain collector; the purge pipe is connected to the air pump via a flexible tube.

8. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes: A bracket is located on the lower side of the filter screen and is connected to the rain collector; The motor assembly is connected to the bracket; and The drive shaft has one end connected to the power output end of the motor assembly, and the other end passes through the filter screen and is connected to the connecting plate.

9. The tipping bucket rain gauge as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The purging mechanism also includes a connecting frame, which is connected to the purging pipe and the drive shaft; the air pump is connected to the bracket.

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