Temperature-salinity-depth sensor mounting and fixing device

By designing a protective structure for the temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device, the problem of sensor damage when deployed in areas with dense fish populations was solved, achieving stable installation and protection of the sensor.

CN223623632UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02JIMEI UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520280726.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-21

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Technical Problem

When deployed in areas with high fish populations, temperature, salinity, and depth sensors are easily mistaken for food by fish, leading to collisions and damage to the sensors.

Method used

A mounting and fixing device for a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor, including a fixing mechanism, was designed. The device utilizes components such as an arc-shaped tube, a longitudinal support rod, a threaded sleeve, an elastic mesh plate, and a locking rod to form a protective structure, preventing the sensor from directly contacting the fish. The elastic mesh plate and the limiting rod work together to prevent the sensor from detaching. The threaded sleeve adjusts the height of the sensor to accommodate different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the sensor from damage caused by fish impacts, ensuring stable installation and operation of the sensor in seawater.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of sensor mounting racks, and particularly discloses a temperature-salinity-depth sensor mounting and fixing device which comprises a fixing mechanism, two assembling racks are arranged in the fixing mechanism, arc-shaped pipes are arranged at the upper ends and the lower ends of the two assembling racks, and longitudinal supporting rods are arranged on the arc-shaped pipes in a longitudinal array mode. The outer sides of the longitudinal supporting rods are sleeved with threaded sleeves, sensor sleeves are installed at one side ends of the threaded sleeves, installation clamping grooves are formed in the outer side walls of the upper ends and the lower ends of the two splicing frames, elastic net plates are arranged on the outer sides of the longitudinal supporting rods, and limiting insertion rods are installed at the inner sides, corresponding to the installation clamping grooves, of the upper ends and the lower ends of the elastic net plates. Limiting inserting rods at the upper end and the lower end of an elastic net plate are inserted into mounting clamping grooves correspondingly, clamping groove stop blocks can block the positions of the mounting clamping grooves to prevent the elastic net plate from being disengaged, the elastic net plate surrounding the outer side of the assembling frame can play a protection role, and the situation that the sensor is impacted and damaged by fishes is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sensor mounting brackets, specifically a mounting and fixing device for temperature, salinity, and depth sensors. Background Technology

[0002] Temperature, salinity, and depth (TDM) sensors are mainly used for long-term online measurement, calculation, and recording of parameters such as temperature, conductivity, pressure, salinity, sound velocity, and dissolved oxygen in coastal ecosystems. TDM sensors are the most basic and widely used sensors in the field of hydrology and meteorology. Based on the three parameters of water conductivity, temperature, and depth, various other physical parameters, such as sound velocity, can also be calculated. They are essential equipment for marine and other water body surveys and automatic measurement devices for seawater physical and chemical parameters. In use, the sensor is mounted on a bracket and thrown into the seawater for detection.

[0003] However, when the sensor is deployed in an area with a high density of fish, it is easy for the fish to mistake it for food and cause collisions, which can easily damage the sensor. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a mounting and fixing device for a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device, including a fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism has two assembly frames inside. Each assembly frame has an arc-shaped tube at its upper and lower ends. A rotating lug is installed on one side of each arc-shaped tube. A longitudinal support rod is arranged in a longitudinal array along the arc-shaped tube. A threaded sleeve is fitted onto the outer side of each longitudinal support rod. A sensor sleeve is installed on one side of each threaded sleeve. An adjustment thread is formed on the inner side of the threaded sleeve, located on the outer wall of the longitudinal support rod. Mounting slots are installed on the outer walls of both the upper and lower ends of the two assembly frames. An elastic mesh plate is provided on the outer side of the longitudinal support rod. Limiting rods are installed on the upper and lower ends of the elastic mesh plate, corresponding to the inner sides of the mounting slots.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model: a locking rod is provided on the outer side of the assembly frame, on the side away from the rotating ear plate, and arc-shaped buckle tubes are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the locking rod, with a slotted block installed on the outer side of the arc-shaped buckle tubes.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, a hanging rod is installed at the upper end of both of the assembly frames.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the sensor sleeve is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve, and the threaded sleeve is rotatably connected to the adjusting thread.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: the mounting slot is fixedly connected to the assembly frame, and the elastic mesh plate is engaged with the mounting slot through the limiting rod.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the arc-shaped buckle tube is snapped into the arc-shaped tube, and the slot stop block is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped buckle tube.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the suspension rod is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped tube.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] By inserting the limiting rods at the upper and lower ends of the elastic mesh into the mounting slots, the arc-shaped buckle tube is clamped on the outside of the arc-shaped tube. The slot stop block will block the position of the mounting slot to prevent the elastic mesh from detaching. The elastic mesh surrounding the two assembly frames can form a protective function to prevent the fixing mechanism from being damaged by fish impacts when thrown into the sea.

[0014] The threaded sleeve rotates and engages above the adjusting thread, controlling the height of the threaded sleeve relative to the longitudinal support rod, which facilitates the installation of sensors of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the mounting and fixing device for a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly frame in the mounting and fixing device for a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor;

[0017] Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the locking lever in the mounting and fixing device for the temperature, salinity, and depth sensor;

[0018] Figure 4 A top view of the fixing mechanism in the mounting device for a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Fixing mechanism; 2. Assembly frame; 3. Hanging rod; 4. Elastic mesh plate; 5. Limiting rod; 6. Locking rod; 7. Mounting slot; 201. Longitudinal support rod; 202. Adjustment thread; 203. Threaded sleeve; 204. Sensor sleeve; 205. Rotating ear plate; 206. Arc-shaped tube; 601. Arc-shaped buckle tube; 602. Slot stop block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device, including a fixing mechanism 1. The fixing mechanism 1 has two assembly frames 2 inside. Each assembly frame 2 has an arc-shaped tube 206 at its upper and lower ends. A rotating lug 205 is installed on one side of each arc-shaped tube 206. A longitudinal support rod 201 is arranged in a longitudinal array along the arc-shaped tube 206. A threaded sleeve 203 is sleeved on the outer side of the longitudinal support rod 201. A sensor sleeve 204 is installed on one side of the threaded sleeve 203. The sensor sleeve 204 and the threaded sleeve... The pipe 203 is fixedly connected, and the threaded sleeve 203 is engaged and rotated with the adjusting thread 202. The inner side of the threaded sleeve 203 is provided with the adjusting thread 202 on the outer side wall of the longitudinal support rod 201. The upper and lower outer side walls of the two assembly frames 2 are equipped with mounting slots 7, which are fixedly connected to the assembly frame 2. An elastic mesh plate 4 is provided on the outer side of the longitudinal support rod 201. The upper and lower ends of the elastic mesh plate 4 are equipped with limit rods 5 corresponding to the inner side of the mounting slots 7. The elastic mesh plate 4 is engaged with the mounting slots 7 through the limit rods 5.

[0022] like Figure 2-3 As shown, in this embodiment, a locking rod 6 is provided on the outer side of the assembly frame 2, away from the rotating ear plate 205. An arc-shaped buckle tube 601 is installed at both the upper and lower ends of the locking rod 6. The arc-shaped buckle tube 601 is engaged with the arc-shaped tube 206. A slot stop block 602 is installed on the outer side of the arc-shaped buckle tube 601. The slot stop block 602 is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped buckle tube 601. A hanging rod 3 is installed at the upper end of both assembly frames 2. The hanging rod 3 is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped tube 206.

[0023] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Before use, the two assembly frames 2 can be rotated and opened / closed using the rotating ear plate 205. Based on the length of the sensor, the threaded sleeve 203 is selected to engage and rotate above the adjusting thread 202. After controlling the height position of the threaded sleeve 203 relative to the longitudinal support rod 201, the sensor is placed and installed inside the sensor sleeve 204. After the two assembly frames 2 are correspondingly spliced ​​together, the limiting rods 5 at the upper and lower ends of the elastic mesh plate 4 are inserted into the mounting slots 7 on the outer side of the upper and lower arc-shaped tubes 206, respectively. This compresses the elastic mesh plate 4 into an arc-shaped structure that surrounds the outer side of the two assembly frames 2. By installing the locking rod 6 as a whole and the fixing mechanism 1, the arc-shaped buckle tubes 601 at the upper and lower ends of the locking rod 6 are fastened to the joint position of the two arc-shaped tubes 206. Therefore, the slot stop 602 on the outside of the arc-shaped buckle tube 601 will block the position of the mounting slot 7 on the outside of the arc-shaped tube 206. Thus, the two assembly frames 2 are limited, and the elastic mesh plate 4 cannot be detached from the inside of the mounting slot 7. After the hoisting mechanism is connected to the outside of the boom 3, the fixing mechanism 1 is thrown into the seawater. The elastic mesh plate 4 surrounding the outside of the two assembly frames 2 can form a protective function to prevent the fixing mechanism 1 from being damaged by fish when thrown into the seawater.

[0024] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A mounting and fixing device for a temperature, salinity, and depth sensor, comprising a fixing mechanism (1), characterized in that, The fixing mechanism (1) is equipped with two assembly frames (2). The upper and lower ends of the two assembly frames (2) are provided with arc-shaped tubes (206). The longitudinal array of the arc-shaped tubes (206) is provided with longitudinal support rods (201). A rotating ear plate (205) is installed on one side of the arc-shaped tubes (206). A threaded sleeve (203) is sleeved on the outer side of the longitudinal support rod (201). A sensor sleeve (204) is installed on one side of the threaded sleeve (203). An adjustment thread (202) is opened on the inner side of the threaded sleeve (203) on the outer wall of the longitudinal support rod (201). The upper and lower outer walls of the two assembly frames (2) are provided with mounting slots (7). An elastic mesh plate (4) is provided on the outer side of the longitudinal support rod (201). Limiting rods (5) are installed on the upper and lower ends of the elastic mesh plate (4) corresponding to the inner side of the mounting slots (7).

2. The temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking rod (6) is provided on the outer side of the assembly frame (2) away from the rotating ear plate (205). An arc-shaped buckle tube (601) is installed on both the upper and lower ends of the locking rod (6). A slot stop block (602) is installed on the outer side of the arc-shaped buckle tube (601).

3. The temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both of the assembly frames (2) are equipped with hangers (3) at their upper ends.

4. The temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor sleeve (204) is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve (203), and the threaded sleeve (203) is engaged and rotatably connected to the adjusting thread (202).

5. The temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting slot (7) is fixedly connected to the assembly frame (2), and the elastic mesh plate (4) is engaged with the mounting slot (7) through the limiting rod (5).

6. The temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The arc-shaped buckle tube (601) is snapped into the arc-shaped tube (206), and the slot stop block (602) is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped buckle tube (601).

7. The temperature, salinity, and depth sensor mounting and fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The boom (3) is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped tube (206).