Monitoring device for water flow monitoring
By designing an automated water flow monitoring device, combined with a flow meter and a water depth measuring device, the problems of cumbersome manual operation and low accuracy in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient and accurate river flow monitoring, and providing continuous power supply in the absence of a power source.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520069424.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for monitoring river flow require manual operation, which is cumbersome and results in low measurement accuracy.
Design a monitoring device that includes lateral and vertical movement devices, combines a flow meter and a water depth measuring device, automatically measures water flow velocity and depth through a controller, and uses photovoltaic power generation components to provide power, achieving continuous monitoring without human intervention.
It achieves high-precision river flow monitoring, saves labor costs, reduces measurement errors, and provides power support in outdoor environments without power.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of river flow monitoring devices, specifically a monitoring device for water flow monitoring. Background Technology
[0002] River flow monitoring is not only crucial for hydrological monitoring and flood warning, but also involves multiple aspects such as water resource management, ecological environment protection, and water conservancy project design, and is of great significance for promoting the sustainable development of society and economy.
[0003] Currently, the velocity-area method is often used for continuous monitoring of river flow. The flow rate is calculated by measuring the flow velocity and the cross-sectional area through which the water flows. The main parameters involved are flow velocity and depth. Flow velocity is usually measured by a current meter, while depth is measured by a water gauge.
[0004] However, when using a water gauge to measure water depth, it is necessary to manually observe the moment when the measuring rod moves to the water surface, and to manually record the corresponding water gauge readings when the measuring rod moves to the water surface and riverbed. In actual measurement, this is labor-intensive, cumbersome, and has low measurement accuracy. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a monitoring device for water flow monitoring, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A monitoring device for water flow monitoring includes a horizontal support, a support plate, a vertical support, a measuring rod, a flow meter, a horizontal moving device, a vertical moving device, a water depth measuring device, and a controller;
[0008] The transverse support is installed on the outside of the bridge railing over the river, and the support plate is slidably connected to the transverse support.
[0009] The support plate is provided with the lateral moving device, and the drive end of the lateral moving device is connected to the lateral support.
[0010] The support plate is connected to the vertical bracket on its outer side, and the measuring rod is slidably connected to the vertical bracket.
[0011] The vertical moving device is provided on the support plate, and the driving end of the vertical moving device is connected to the measuring rod;
[0012] A flow meter is installed at the lower end of the measuring rod, and the water depth measuring device is installed on the measuring rod.
[0013] Both the current meter and the water depth measuring device are electrically connected to the controller.
[0014] More preferably, the support plate is provided with movable wheels at the four corners of its bottom surface, and the top surface of the transverse bracket is provided with first sliding grooves on both sides that cooperate with the movable wheels.
[0015] More preferably, the lateral moving device includes a first motor, a first gear is sleeved on the output shaft of the first motor, and the first gear meshes with a first rack arranged axially along the lateral support, thereby driving the support plate to slide along the lateral support.
[0016] The first motor is a stepper motor, and the first motor is electrically connected to the controller.
[0017] More preferably, a second sliding groove is vertically provided on the vertical support, and a slider is provided in the second sliding groove, the slider being connected to the measuring rod.
[0018] More preferably, the vertical moving device includes a second motor, a second gear is sleeved on the output shaft of the second motor, and the second gear meshes with a second rack arranged axially upward along the measuring rod, thereby driving the measuring rod to move in a direction perpendicular to the water surface;
[0019] The second motor is a stepper motor, and the second motor is electrically connected to the controller.
[0020] More preferably, the water depth measuring device includes a pulley encoder mounted on the output shaft of the second motor and a gravity sensor mounted on the lower end of the measuring rod;
[0021] Both the pulley encoder and the gravity sensor are electrically connected to the controller.
[0022] More preferably, it also includes a display device connected to the controller for displaying the flow rate, water depth, and flow rate information.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0024] This utility model provides a monitoring device for water flow monitoring. Through a current meter and a water depth measuring device, it can automatically measure the flow velocity and depth information of the water flow. Furthermore, through a horizontal movement device and a vertical movement device, it can measure the flow rate and depth information of various cross sections of the river and different water levels. The controller obtains the river flow rate information based on the velocity-area method. No manual intervention is required during the measurement process, which can continuously monitor, save labor costs, and provide high accuracy of measurement data.
[0025] This utility model of water depth measuring device replaces the existing method of measuring water depth using a water gauge. During the measurement process, there is no need to observe the downward position of the measuring rod or record the measurement data, which saves labor costs and ensures accurate measurement data with small errors.
[0026] This invention connects the stepper motors of the horizontal and vertical movement devices to the controller. Based on the river cross-section division and water level measurement design, it accurately controls the step distance and frequency of the horizontal and vertical movement, avoiding measurement errors caused by manual control of the movement step distance and frequency, and also greatly saving measurement manpower.
[0027] This invention uses photovoltaic power generation components to provide power to the stepper motors and controllers of the horizontal and vertical movement devices, solving the problem of inconvenient power access outdoors and saving energy consumption. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a side view of the lateral moving device of this utility model;
[0030] In the diagram: 1. Horizontal support; 2. Support plate; 3. First motor; 4. First gear; 5. First rack; 6. Measuring rod; 7. Second motor; 8. Second gear; 9. Second rack; 10. Pulley encoder; 11. Gravity sensor; 12. Flow meter; 13. Vertical support; 14. Moving wheel; 15. First slide rail; 16. Second slide rail; 17. Sliding block; 20. Horizontal moving device. Detailed Implementation
[0031] 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.
[0032] Example 1: As shown in the attached document Figure 1 and attached Figure 2As shown, this embodiment provides a monitoring device for water flow monitoring, including a horizontal support 1, a support plate 2, a vertical support 13, a measuring rod 6, a current meter 12, a horizontal moving device 20, a vertical moving device, a water depth measuring device, and a controller. The horizontal support 1 is set on the outside of the bridge railing of the river, and the support plate 2 is slidably connected to the horizontal support 1. The horizontal moving device 20 is set on the support plate 2, and the driving end of the horizontal moving device 20 is connected to the horizontal support 1. The vertical support 13 is connected to the outside of the support plate 2, and the measuring rod 6 is slidably connected to the vertical support 13. The vertical moving device is set on the support plate 2, and the driving end of the vertical moving device is connected to the measuring rod 6. The current meter 12 is set at the lower end of the measuring rod 6, and the water depth measuring device is set on the measuring rod 6. The current meter 12 and the water depth measuring device are both electrically connected to the controller.
[0033] Specifically, a single device is welded from U-shaped steel into a square structure. The transverse support 1 is assembled from multiple such single devices into a rectangular overall structure. The transverse support 1 is detachably installed on the outside of the bridge railing over the river. The number of single devices constituting the transverse support 1 can be increased or decreased depending on the length of the bridge. The measuring rod 6 is welded from flat steel into a long strip structure.
[0034] Specifically, the lateral moving device 20 is fixedly mounted on the surface of the support plate 2, and the driving end of the lateral moving device 20 is connected to the lateral support 1, which can drive the support plate 2 to slide along the axial direction of the lateral support 1.
[0035] The vertical support 13 is assembled into a rectangular integral structure from multiple individual devices. The vertical support 13 is movably connected to the outside of the support plate 2. Preferably, the vertical support 13 is arranged vertically perpendicular to the water surface. The measuring rod 6 is slidably connected to the vertical support 13, that is, the measuring rod 6 can slide up and down along the vertical axis of the vertical support 13.
[0036] The vertical moving device is fixedly mounted on the support plate 2. The drive end of the vertical moving device is connected to the measuring rod 6, which drives the measuring rod 6 to move along the vertical axis of the vertical moving device, that is, to move up and down perpendicular to the water surface. The current meter 12 and the water depth measuring device are both electrically connected to the input end of the controller.
[0037] In use, the river cross-section is divided into uniform sections based on the width of the river section to be measured, for example, the width of the section to be measured is designed to be 50cm. Then, water level measuring points are designed, for example, the flow velocity is measured once at a water level of 20cm for each section to be measured. Then, the monitoring device is moved sequentially above each section to be measured by the lateral moving device 20, and then the measuring rod 6 is moved towards the water surface to the designated water level to be measured.
[0038] The flow velocity information at the water point to be measured is measured by the current meter 12 and transmitted to the controller. The water depth information at the river cross section to be measured is measured by the water depth measuring device and transmitted to the controller. After repeating the above steps and measuring all the cross sections to be measured, the controller outputs the river flow information.
[0039] Example 2: As shown in the attached document Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides a monitoring device for water flow monitoring. The support plate 2 has four movable wheels 14 at the four corners of its bottom surface, and the top surface of the transverse bracket 1 has two first sliding grooves 15 that cooperate with the movable wheels 14. The movable wheels 14 slide in the first sliding grooves 15.
[0040] Specifically, the support plate 2 has a square structure, and its width matches the width of the transverse support 1. Preferably, the first groove 15 can be formed using the grooves of the U-shaped steel on both sides of the top surface of the transverse support 1.
[0041] The lateral movement device 20 includes a first motor 3, on the output shaft of the first motor 3 is a first gear 4, the first gear 4 meshes with a first rack 5 arranged axially upward along the lateral support 1, and drives the support plate 2 to slide axially along the lateral support 1; the first motor 3 is a stepper motor, and the first motor 3 is electrically connected to the controller.
[0042] Specifically, the first rack 5 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the U-shaped steel on one side of the top surface of the transverse support 1. The controller is electrically connected to the first motor 3 and is used to automatically control the step distance and frequency of the first motor 3. The first motor 3 is designed as a stepper motor to facilitate control of the step distance.
[0043] When in use, the first motor 3 is started and the rotation of the output shaft of the first motor 3 drives the first gear 4 to rotate. Because the first rack 5 is meshed with the first gear, the rotation of the first gear 4 drives the moving wheel 14 of the support plate 2 to move back and forth along the corresponding first slide groove 15. The lateral movement of the support plate 2 simultaneously drives the vertical support 13 and the vertical moving device to move synchronously.
[0044] A second slide groove 16 is vertically provided on the vertical support 13. A slider 17 is provided in the second slide groove 16. The slider 17 is connected to the measuring rod 6 and slides up and down in the second slide groove 16.
[0045] The vertical moving device includes a second motor 7, on the output shaft of which a second gear 8 is mounted. The second gear 8 meshes with a second rack 9 arranged axially upward along the measuring rod 6, driving the measuring rod 6 to move in a direction perpendicular to the water surface. The second motor 7 is a stepper motor and is electrically connected to the controller.
[0046] The second rack 9 is mounted on the flat steel surface of the measuring rod 6. The controller is used to automatically control the step distance and frequency of the second motor 7. The second motor 7 is designed as a stepper motor for easy control of the step distance.
[0047] When in use, the second motor 7 is started and the rotation of the output shaft of the second motor 7 drives the second gear 8 to rotate. Because the second gear 9 is meshed with a fixed second rack, the rotation of the second gear 8 drives the slider 17 to move up and down along the corresponding second slide groove 16, thereby realizing the vertical movement of the measuring rod 6 perpendicular to the water surface.
[0048] The water depth measuring device includes a pulley encoder 10 mounted on the output shaft of the second motor 7 on the vertical moving device and a gravity sensor 11 mounted on the lower end of the measuring rod 6. Both the pulley encoder 10 and the gravity sensor 11 are electrically connected to the controller.
[0049] Specifically, the gravity sensor 11 is fixed to the lower end of the measuring rod 6 by a traction rope. The pulley encoder 10 is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor 7 on the vertical moving device and rotates synchronously with the second motor 7. Both the pulley encoder 10 and the gravity sensor 11 are electrically connected to the input terminal of the controller.
[0050] When the measuring rod 6 is lowered and the gravity sensor 11 is placed in the water, and the gravity reading changes significantly, the reading of the pulley encoder 10 at that moment is recorded. Then, when the measuring rod 6 is lowered to the riverbed and the gravity reading changes significantly for the second time, the reading of the pulley encoder 10 is recorded again. The depth information of the current river cross-section is obtained by using the two readings of the pulley encoder 10. As the measuring rod 6 is lowered to different set water levels, the river flow velocity information is recorded.
[0051] Example 3: As shown in the attached document Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown in Example 2, this example provides a monitoring device for water flow monitoring, which also includes a display device connected to the controller for displaying flow velocity, water depth and flow rate information.
[0052] The display device is connected to the output of the controller to display the acquired water flow velocity, water depth, and flow rate information. In addition, the controller is also equipped with a wireless network communication module, which is used to upload the acquired flow velocity, water depth, and flow rate information to the remote cloud control terminal, and also to receive the step distance and frequency information of horizontal and vertical movement sent by the cloud control terminal.
[0053] This utility model also includes a photovoltaic power generation module, which is disposed on the outer side of one end of the horizontal support 1. The photovoltaic power generation module mainly includes a photovoltaic panel, a storage battery, and an inverter. The photovoltaic panel is fixedly installed on the horizontal support 1 by a photovoltaic panel bracket, and converts light energy into electrical energy and stores it in the storage battery during operation. In use, the storage battery is connected to the inverter, and the output terminal of the inverter is electrically connected to the power input of the first motor 3 and the second motor 7, respectively, converting the electrical energy into the required voltage to provide power to the first motor 3 and the second motor 7.
[0054] The output of the photovoltaic power generation module is connected to the inverter, and the output of the inverter is connected to the power input of the first motor 3 and the second motor 7, respectively, to provide them with power. At the same time, the output of the photovoltaic power generation module is also connected to the power input of the controller to provide it with power.
[0055] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A monitoring device for water flow monitoring, characterized in that, It includes a horizontal support (1), a support plate (2), a vertical support (13), a measuring rod (6), a current meter (12), a horizontal moving device (20), a vertical moving device, a water depth measuring device, and a controller; The transverse support (1) is set on the outside of the bridge railing of the river, and the support plate (2) is slidably connected to the transverse support (1); The support plate (2) is provided with the transverse moving device (20), and the driving end of the transverse moving device (20) is connected to the transverse support (1); The support plate (2) is connected to the vertical bracket (13) on the outside, and the measuring rod (6) is slidably connected to the vertical bracket (13); The vertical moving device is provided on the support plate (2), and the driving end of the vertical moving device is connected to the measuring rod (6); A flow meter (12) is provided at the lower end of the measuring rod (6), and the water depth measuring device is provided on the measuring rod (6); The current meter (12) and the water depth measuring device are both electrically connected to the controller.
2. The monitoring device for water flow monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate (2) has four corners of the bottom surface with movable wheels (14), and the top surface of the transverse bracket (1) has two sides with first grooves (15) that cooperate with the movable wheels (14).
3. The monitoring device for water flow monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lateral moving device (20) includes a first motor (3), and a first gear (4) is sleeved on the output shaft of the first motor (3). The first gear (4) meshes with a first rack (5) arranged axially along the lateral support (1), thereby driving the support plate (2) to slide axially along the lateral support (1). The first motor (3) is a stepper motor, and the first motor (3) is electrically connected to the controller.
4. The monitoring device for water flow monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical support (13) is provided with a second sliding groove (16), and a slider (17) is provided in the second sliding groove (16). The slider (17) is connected to the measuring rod (6).
5. A monitoring device for water flow monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical moving device includes a second motor (7), and a second gear (8) is sleeved on the output shaft of the second motor (7). The second gear (8) meshes with a second rack (9) arranged axially along the measuring rod (6), thereby driving the measuring rod (6) to move in a direction perpendicular to the water surface. The second motor (7) is a stepper motor, and the second motor (7) is electrically connected to the controller.
6. A monitoring device for water flow monitoring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water depth measuring device includes a pulley encoder (10) mounted on the output shaft of the second motor (7) and a gravity sensor (11) mounted on the lower end of the measuring rod (6); The pulley encoder (10) and the gravity sensor (11) are both electrically connected to the controller.
7. A monitoring device for water flow monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a display device connected to the controller for displaying the flow rate, water depth, and flow rate information.