Experimental device capable of simulating various rainfall environments
By combining a drive motor and a heating rod, the experimental setup was able to simulate various rainfall environments, solving the problem of inaccurate simulation in existing devices and improving the flexibility and reliability of the experiment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422580492.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing experimental setups cannot accurately simulate the randomness and spatial distribution of natural rainfall, leading to discrepancies between experimental results and actual conditions.
A drive motor is used to rotate the drum. The speed and angle of the drum are adjusted, and the temperature is controlled by a heating rod. The intensity and distribution of rainfall are precisely controlled through the delivery pipe and the diversion pipe to simulate light rain to heavy rain.
It improves the flexibility and diversity of experiments, ensures the accuracy and reliability of experimental results, adapts to different experimental conditions, avoids local overheating or overcooling, and achieves uniform water flow distribution and temperature uniformity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of experimental devices, and in particular to an experimental device that can simulate various rainfall environments. Background Technology
[0002] Rainfall environment testing devices are used to simulate natural rainfall environments. They are mainly used in scientific research, product testing, and other fields. They can typically simulate artificial rainfall of different intensities, providing scientific basis for soil and water conservation, rainwater harvesting projects, and field experiments. In addition, rainfall environment testing devices are also used to simulate water spray and water droplet tests that electronic products and their components may be subjected to during transportation and use, in order to test the waterproof performance of the products. Rainfall environment testing devices have wide applications in many fields, providing important support and guarantee for scientific research and product development.
[0003] Existing experimental setups typically use directional spray plates to transmit water flow to simulate rainfall during experiments. However, due to the varying intensity and characteristics of natural rainfall, the use of directional spray plates may not be able to simulate the randomness and uniform spatial distribution of natural rainfall, leading to deviations between experimental results and actual conditions and affecting the accuracy of simulated rainfall.
[0004] Therefore, for the existing experimental devices mentioned above, due to the different intensities and characteristics of natural rainfall, the use of directional spray plates may not be able to simulate the randomness and uniform spatial distribution of natural rainfall, resulting in deviations between experimental results and actual conditions, affecting the accuracy of simulated rainfall. An experimental device that can simulate various rainfall environments can be designed to generate simulated rainfall of different raindrop sizes and distributions according to experimental needs, realizing the simulation of light rain to heavy rain, adapting to different research purposes and experimental conditions, and improving the flexibility and diversity of experiments. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the problem that existing experimental setups may fail to simulate the randomness and uniform spatial distribution of natural rainfall due to the varying intensity and characteristics of natural rainfall, resulting in discrepancies between experimental results and actual conditions and affecting the accuracy of simulated rainfall.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: an experimental device that can simulate various rainfall environments, including a support platform and a testing component; the upper end of the support platform is equipped with a testing component for simulating various rainfall environments, the testing component includes an experimental frame, a rotating cylinder, a drive motor, a delivery pipe, a diversion pipe, a connecting sleeve, a heating rod, an observation window, a water storage tank, a control panel, and a rain gauge, the experimental frame is located at the upper end of the support platform, the interior of the experimental frame is provided with two sets of rotating cylinders, the outer wall of the rotating cylinders is surrounded by multiple sets of through holes, and one end of the two sets of rotating cylinders is provided with a drive motor on the outer wall of the experimental frame.
[0007] Preferably, by using a drive motor to drive two sets of rotating cylinders, the rotation speed and angle of the rotating cylinders can be adjusted according to experimental needs to generate simulated rainfall of different raindrop sizes and distributions, realizing the simulation of light rain to heavy rain. Rainfall parameters can be quickly adjusted to adapt to different research objectives and experimental conditions, improving the flexibility and diversity of the experiment. Furthermore, adjusting the flow rate of the delivery pipe and the distribution pipe precisely controls the rainfall intensity, simulating different levels of rainfall conditions, ensuring that the water flow is evenly distributed inside the rotating cylinders, changing the size of the rainfall coverage to adapt to different experimental needs. Two sets of heating rods are used to control the internal temperature of the experimental frame, achieving temperature uniformity and avoiding localized overheating or undercooling. The temperature settings of the heating rods can be adjusted according to different experimental needs, enabling the device to operate stably under different environmental conditions and ensuring the reliability of the experiment.
[0008] Preferably, a connecting sleeve is provided between the drive motor and the test frame, a conveying pipe is provided above the test frame, and a diversion pipe is provided on the outer wall of the conveying pipe. The conveying pipe is connected to the diversion pipe and the connecting sleeve.
[0009] Preferably, the water storage tank is located at the outer end of the support platform, and a water pump is installed between the delivery pipe and the water storage tank.
[0010] Preferably, the outer end of the rotating cylinder is provided with two sets of heating rods, and one end of each set of heating rods is located on the outer wall of the experimental frame and is provided with a transmission cable.
[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the water tank is equipped with a control panel, which is electrically connected to the water pump and transmission cables.
[0012] Preferably, the rear end of the experimental rack is equipped with a recovery pipe, the support platform is connected to the water storage tank through the recovery pipe, and a self-priming pump is installed between the recovery pipe and the support platform.
[0013] Preferably, a rain gauge is installed at the upper end of the support platform inside the experimental frame.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. Compared to traditional experimental setups, this device utilizes a drive motor to rotate two sets of rotating cylinders. By adjusting the rotation speed and angle of the cylinders according to experimental needs, it generates simulated rainfall of varying raindrop sizes and distributions, simulating everything from light rain to torrential rain. The device allows for rapid adjustment of rainfall parameters to adapt to different research objectives and experimental conditions, enhancing the flexibility and versatility of the experiment. Furthermore, adjusting the flow rates of the delivery and distribution pipes precisely controls the rainfall intensity, simulating different levels of rainfall conditions. This ensures that the water flow is evenly distributed within the rotating cylinders, altering the rainfall coverage to suit various experimental requirements. Two sets of heating rods control the internal temperature of the experimental frame, achieving temperature uniformity and preventing localized overheating or undercooling. Adjusting the temperature settings of the heating rods according to different experimental needs allows the device to operate stably under various environmental conditions, ensuring experimental reliability. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the experimental apparatus of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the internal structure of the experimental frame of the experimental apparatus of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of the water storage tank in the experimental apparatus of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the rain gauge structure of the experimental device of this utility model.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support platform; 201. Experiment rack; 202. Rotating cylinder; 203. Drive motor; 204. Conveying pipe; 205. Diverting pipe; 206. Connecting sleeve; 207. Heating rod; 208. Transmission cable; 209. Observation window; 210. Water tank; 211. Control panel; 212. Recovery pipe; 213. Rain gauge. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0022] Please see Figures 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment: an experimental device for simulating various rainfall environments, including a support platform 1 and a testing component; the upper end of the support platform 1 is equipped with a testing component for simulating various rainfall environments, the testing component includes an experimental frame 201, a rotating cylinder 202, a drive motor 203, a delivery pipe 204, a diversion pipe 205, a connecting sleeve 206, a heating rod 207, an observation window 209, a water tank 210, a control panel 211, and a rain gauge 213. The experimental frame 201 is located at the upper end of the support platform 1. The interior of the experimental frame 201 is provided with two sets of rotating cylinders 202. The outer wall of the rotating cylinders 202 is surrounded by multiple sets of through holes. One end of the two sets of rotating cylinders 202 is located on the outer wall of the experimental frame 201 and is equipped with a drive motor 203.
[0023] Please see Figures 1-2 In this embodiment, a connecting sleeve 206 is provided between the drive motor 203 and the experimental frame 201. A conveying pipe 204 is provided above the experimental frame 201, and a diversion pipe 205 is provided on the outer wall of the conveying pipe 204. The conveying pipe 204, the diversion pipe 205, and the connecting sleeve 206 are connected. By adjusting the flow rate of the conveying pipe 204 and the diversion pipe 205, the intensity of rainfall can be precisely controlled to simulate different levels of rainfall conditions, so that the water flow is evenly distributed inside the rotating cylinder 202, changing the size of the rainfall coverage to adapt to different experimental needs. The water storage tank 210 is located at the outer end of the support platform 1. A water pump is provided between the conveying pipe 204 and the water storage tank 210. By using the water pump to control the water flow inside the water storage tank 210 to pump out and transport, the speed and pressure of the water flow can be controlled to simulate different intensity rainfall environments, change the intensity and duration of rainfall, meet different experimental needs, and facilitate scientific research and data analysis.
[0024] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the outer end of the rotating cylinder 202 is provided with two sets of heating rods 207. One end of each set of heating rods 207 is located on the outer wall of the experimental frame 201 and is provided with a transmission cable 208. By using the two sets of heating rods 207 to control the internal temperature of the experimental frame 201, the temperature uniformity inside the experimental frame 201 is achieved, avoiding local overheating or overcooling. According to different experimental requirements, the temperature setting of the heating rods 207 can be adjusted so that the device can work stably under different environmental conditions, ensuring the reliability of the experiment. The outer wall of the water tank 210 is provided with a control panel 211. The control panel 211 is electrically connected to the water pump and the transmission cable 208. By using the control panel 211 to control the water flow and heating conditions, automatic control is achieved, which facilitates the collection and analysis of experimental data, better simulates the natural environment, and improves the reliability of experimental results.
[0025] Please see Figures 2-4In this embodiment, the rear end of the experimental frame 201 is provided with a recycling pipe 212. The support platform 1 is connected to the water storage tank 210 through the recycling pipe 212. A self-priming pump is provided between the recycling pipe 212 and the support platform 1. By using the recycling pipe 212 to connect the support platform 1, the water flow can be recycled in time after the device receives rainfall, realizing the recycling of water resources, avoiding waste of water resources, and facilitating the management of the experimental device. The upper end of the support platform 1 is located inside the experimental frame 201 and is provided with a rain gauge 213. By using the rain gauge 213 to record the amount of water in a single rainfall, the rainfall situation can be monitored in real time, providing accurate rainfall data for subsequent analysis and research.
[0026] During the experiment, soil material for the experiment is first laid inside the experimental frame 201. The water pump is then started first, transferring water from the storage tank 210 to the rotating cylinder 202 via the delivery pipe 204 and the distribution pipe 205. Next, the drive motor 203 is started to rotate the two sets of rotating cylinders 202. The rotation speed and angle of the rotating cylinders 202 are adjusted according to experimental requirements to generate simulated rainfall of different raindrop sizes and distributions, simulating rainfall from light rain to heavy rain, adapting to different research objectives and experimental conditions. The water pump is used to adjust the flow rate of the delivery pipe 204 and the distribution pipe 205, evenly distributing the water inside the rotating cylinder 202. The size of the rainfall coverage is changed to simulate different levels of rainfall conditions. Two sets of heating rods 207 are connected to the control panel 211 to heat the internal temperature of the experimental rack 201, so as to achieve temperature uniformity inside the experimental rack 201 and avoid local overheating or overcooling. This allows the device to work stably under different environmental conditions. After a single time, the rainfall volume is recorded by the rain gauge 213 to monitor the rainfall in real time and provide accurate rainfall data for subsequent analysis and research. A self-priming pump connected to the recovery pipe 212 is used to recover the water flow inside the support plate 1, realizing the recycling of water resources and facilitating the management of the experimental device and secondary experiments.
[0027] Through the above steps, by using a drive motor 203 to drive two sets of rotating cylinders 202 to rotate, and adjusting the rotation speed and angle of the rotating cylinders 202 according to experimental needs, simulated rainfall of different raindrop sizes and distributions can be generated, realizing the simulation of light rain to heavy rain. Rainfall parameters can be quickly adjusted to adapt to different research objectives and experimental conditions, improving the flexibility and diversity of the experiment. Furthermore, by adjusting the flow rate of the delivery pipe 204 and the diversion pipe 205, the intensity of rainfall can be precisely controlled, simulating different levels of rainfall conditions, ensuring that the water flow is evenly distributed inside the rotating cylinders 202, changing the size of the rainfall coverage to adapt to different experimental needs. Two sets of heating rods 207 are used to control the internal temperature of the experimental frame 201, achieving temperature uniformity inside the experimental frame 201 and avoiding local overheating or undercooling. The temperature settings of the heating rods 207 can be adjusted according to different experimental needs, enabling the device to work stably under different environmental conditions and ensuring the reliability of the experiment.
Claims
1. An experimental apparatus capable of simulating various rainfall environments, comprising a support platform (1); characterized in that: It also includes test components; the upper end of the support platform (1) is equipped with test components for simulating various rainfall environments. The test components include an experimental frame (201), a rotating cylinder (202), a drive motor (203), a delivery pipe (204), a diversion pipe (205), a connecting sleeve (206), a heating rod (207), an observation window (209), a water storage tank (210), a control panel (211), and a rain gauge (213). The experimental frame (201) is located at the upper end of the support platform (1). The interior of the experimental frame (201) is provided with two sets of rotating cylinders (202). The outer wall of the rotating cylinders (202) is surrounded by multiple sets of through holes. One end of the two sets of rotating cylinders (202) is located on the outer wall of the experimental frame (201) and is equipped with a drive motor (203).
2. The experimental apparatus for simulating various rainfall environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting sleeve (206) is provided between the drive motor (203) and the experimental frame (201). A conveying pipe (204) is provided above the experimental frame (201). A diversion pipe (205) is provided on the outer wall of the conveying pipe (204). The conveying pipe (204) is connected to the diversion pipe (205) and the connecting sleeve (206).
3. The experimental apparatus for simulating various rainfall environments according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water storage tank (210) is located at the outer end of the support platform (1), and a water pump is provided between the delivery pipe (204) and the water storage tank (210).
4. The experimental apparatus for simulating various rainfall environments according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two sets of heating rods (207) are provided at the outer end of the rotating cylinder (202), and one end of the two sets of heating rods (207) is provided with a transmission cable (208) on the outer wall of the experimental frame (201).
5. The experimental apparatus for simulating various rainfall environments according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the water storage tank (210) is provided with a control panel (211), which is electrically connected to the water pump and the transmission cable (208).
6. The experimental apparatus for simulating various rainfall environments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The experimental rack (201) is equipped with a recycling pipe (212) at the rear end. The support platform (1) is connected to the water storage tank (210) through the recycling pipe (212). A self-priming pump is provided between the recycling pipe (212) and the support platform (1).
7. The experimental apparatus for simulating various rainfall environments according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rain gauge (213) is installed at the upper end of the support platform (1) inside the experimental frame (201).