Platform for monitoring whole process of flower and pod change of soybean
By designing a camera support frame structure with adjustable installation position and angle, the problem of single camera obstruction was solved, enabling precise monitoring of the entire process of soybean flower and pod changes, and improving the stability and economic benefits of agricultural production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422144419.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing flower and pod monitoring equipment is prone to image obstruction due to the single camera, making it impossible to accurately record information such as soybean flowering time, number of inflorescences, and number of pods.
A monitoring platform for the entire process of soybean flower and pod changes was designed. It adopts a support frame structure, including four columns, square tubes, longitudinal and transverse support square tubes, guide rails and camera arms. The camera can be adjusted in installation position and angle, and is powered by solar panels to achieve multi-angle, unobstructed image acquisition.
It enables real-time and precise monitoring of soybean growth, helping growers to develop scientific planting plans, detect pests and diseases in a timely manner, improve crop yield and quality, reduce waste and losses, and increase economic benefits.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model pertains to monitoring equipment, specifically a monitoring platform for the entire process of soybean flower and pod changes. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional agricultural monitoring methods rely primarily on manual observation and experience, which are prone to subjectivity, low efficiency, and errors. Flower and pod monitoring equipment overcomes these limitations, achieving automated, real-time, and high-precision monitoring. Through high-definition cameras and sensors, growers can monitor crop growth and environmental conditions anytime, anywhere, promptly identifying and addressing problems, thereby improving the stability and reliability of agricultural production. However, existing flower and pod monitoring equipment mainly uses a single pole erected at the edge or center of the field, with a single camera mounted on top, to collect images of soybean flowers and pods from above. However, as soybeans grow and develop, images captured by a single camera often suffer from severe occlusion, failing to accurately reflect flowering and pod formation, and unable to accurately record flowering time, number of inflorescences, and number of pods. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this invention provides a monitoring platform for the entire process of soybean flower and pod changes.
[0004] This utility model discloses a soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform, which includes a support frame consisting of four columns. The top and lower middle parts of the four columns are connected and fixed sequentially by square tubes. Two longitudinal support square tubes are installed between the two transverse support square tubes at the top. Guide rails are fixed to the bottom ends of the two longitudinal support square tubes, and one or more camera arms are vertically fixed on the guide rails. A camera is fixedly connected to the other end of each camera arm. A solar panel is fixed to the upper end of the support frame.
[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the solar panel converts solar energy into electrical energy to provide power for the camera.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, multiple through holes are provided at intervals on the guide rail, and a bolt is fixed at one end of the camera arm. The camera arm is fixed on the guide rail by inserting the bolt into the through hole and tightening it with a nut.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, mounting plates are fixed to the left and right sides of both ends of the two longitudinal support square tubes, and through holes I are provided on the mounting plates; T-shaped grooves are provided on the opposite sides of the two transverse support square tubes, and T-bolts are movably connected in the T-shaped grooves. By inserting one end of the T-bolt into the through hole I and tightening it with a nut, the two ends of the longitudinal support square tubes can be fixed together with their corresponding transverse support square tubes.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the camera arm is made of deformable material.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, six cameras are fixed on each of the two guide rails, and the cameras on the two guide rails are arranged opposite to each other.
[0010] This utility model's soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform features a reasonable structural design, high flexibility, low manufacturing cost, and low energy consumption. It can utilize square tubes of varying lengths to accommodate different ridge widths, and the camera's height and angle can be adjusted as the soybean grows. On one hand, real-time monitoring and precise analysis allow growers to develop more scientific planting plans and management measures, reducing unnecessary waste and losses. On the other hand, the flower and pod monitoring equipment helps growers promptly detect and address pests and diseases, preventing disease spread and yield reduction, thus improving crop yield and quality, and ultimately increasing farmers' income and economic benefits. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0012] This utility model discloses a soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform, comprising a support frame consisting of four columns 1. The top and lower middle parts of each column 1 are connected and fixed sequentially by square tubes. Two longitudinal support square tubes 3 are installed between the two transverse support square tubes 2 at the top. Guide rails 4 are fixed to the bottom ends of the two longitudinal support square tubes 3. Six camera arms 5 are vertically fixed on the guide rails 4, and a camera 6 is fixedly connected to the other end of each camera arm 5. The cameras 6 fixed on the two guide rails 4 are arranged opposite each other, facilitating image acquisition of soybean growth from both sides. The guide rail 4 has multiple through holes spaced apart. A bolt is fixed to one end of the camera support arm 5. By inserting the bolt into the through hole and tightening it with a nut, the camera support arm 5 is fixed to the guide rail 4. By inserting the bolt into different through holes, the installation position of the camera support arm 5 can be adjusted at will, thereby adjusting the installation position of the camera 6. The camera support arm 5 is made of deformable material. Users can adjust the shooting angle of the camera 6 by changing the shape of the camera support arm 5 according to the actual use situation, so that the camera 6 can capture the growth of soybeans from all directions without obstruction, and can accurately record the flowering time, number of inflorescences, number of pods, etc. of soybeans.
[0013] Mounting plates are fixed to the left and right sides of both ends of the two longitudinal support square tubes 3, and through holes I are provided on the mounting plates. T-shaped grooves are provided on the opposite sides of the two transverse support square tubes 2, and T-bolts are movably connected in the T-shaped grooves. By inserting one end of the T-bolt into the through hole I and tightening it with a nut, the two ends of the longitudinal support square tube 3 and their corresponding transverse support square tubes 2 can be fixed together. By unscrewing the nut from the T-bolt, the distance between the two longitudinal support square tubes 3 can be adjusted at will. Subsequently, the distance between the cameras 6 on the two guide rails 4 can be adjusted, so that the device can be used to collect images of soybean flowers and pods on different ridge widths.
[0014] A solar panel 7 is fixed at the upper end of the support frame. The solar panel 7 can convert solar energy into electrical energy to provide power for the camera 6.
[0015] In use, first, place the device at the corresponding monitoring position. The user can adjust the distance between the two guide rails 4 according to the width of the ridge. Then, adjust the height and shooting angle of the camera 6 on each guide rail 4. After all adjustments are made, turn on the camera 6, and the mobile phone can connect to the built-in WIFI of the camera 6. Through the Super Look app on the mobile phone, the user can see the growth of soybeans. At the same time, the user can also use the mobile phone to control the zoom of the camera 6. As the soybeans grow and develop, the user can adjust the height and shooting angle of the camera 6 at any time so that the camera 6 can accurately record the flowering time, number of inflorescences, number of pods, and other growth conditions of the soybeans.
Claims
1. A monitoring platform for the entire process of soybean flower and pod changes, including a support frame, wherein the support frame is composed of four columns (1), characterized in that... The top and lower middle parts of the four columns (1) are connected and fixed by square tubes in sequence. Two longitudinal support square tubes (3) are installed between the two transverse support square tubes (2) at the top. Guide rails (4) are fixed at the bottom of the two longitudinal support square tubes (3). One or more camera arms (5) are vertically fixed on the guide rails (4). A camera (6) is fixedly connected to the other end of the camera arm (5). A solar panel (7) is fixed at the upper end of the support frame.
2. The soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform according to claim 1, characterized in that... The solar panel (7) converts solar energy into electrical energy to power the camera (6).
3. The soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple through holes are spaced apart on the guide rail (4). A bolt is fixed at one end of the camera arm (5). The camera arm (5) is fixed on the guide rail (4) by inserting the bolt into the through hole and tightening it with a nut.
4. The soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform according to claim 1, characterized in that... Mounting plates are fixed to the left and right sides of both ends of the two longitudinal support square tubes (3), and through holes I are provided on the mounting plates; T-shaped grooves are provided on the opposite sides of the two transverse support square tubes (2), and T-shaped bolts are movably connected in the T-shaped grooves. By inserting one end of the T-shaped bolt into the through hole I and tightening it with a nut, the two ends of the longitudinal support square tube (3) and its corresponding transverse support square tube (2) can be fixed together.
5. The soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform according to claim 1, characterized in that... The camera arm (5) is made of deformable material.
6. The soybean flower and pod change monitoring platform according to claim 1, characterized in that... Six cameras (6) are fixed on each of the two guide rails (4), and the cameras (6) on the two guide rails (4) are arranged opposite to each other.