Sediment measuring device convenient to install

By employing a lug-type design and a cylinder control system, combined with a dual-compartment sand inlet pipe and a magnetic counterweight, the flexibility issue of the sediment measurement device was resolved, enabling accurate measurement of different depths and areas of water, and ensuring the comprehensiveness and security of the data.

CN223677406UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16SHAANXI WATER CONSERVANCY & ELECTRIC POWER SURVEY & DESIGN INSTITUTE (GROUP) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520093664.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-15

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Technical Problem

Existing sediment measurement devices cannot be moved flexibly, making it impossible to monitor deeper or more central areas of water, which affects the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the measurements.

Method used

Adopting a lug-type design, the sediment measurement device is carried by a drone and its depth in the water is precisely adjusted using a built-in cylinder control system. Combined with a dual-compartment sand inlet pipe and magnetic counterweight design, it achieves flexible sediment measurement.

Benefits of technology

It achieves comprehensive and accurate measurement of sediment in lakes and rivers at different locations and depths, improving data reliability and operational safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sediment measuring device convenient to install, which comprises a fixed plate and a sediment inlet pipeline, a vertical chute is arranged in the center of the front end of the fixed plate, a reinforcing rib is arranged in the vertical chute in a penetrating manner in the front-back direction, an L-shaped bracket is sleeved on the outer side of the reinforcing rib, and a material control component is arranged in the L-shaped bracket; the top end of the material control assembly is fixedly connected with an air cylinder, the output end of the air cylinder is fixedly connected with a first rotating arm, and the outer side of the first rotating arm is rotationally connected with a second rotating arm. According to the scheme, flexible installation and movement, multi-point sampling and structural stability enhancement of the device are achieved, and the problems that a traditional sediment measuring device needs to be installed in a fixing mode of a fixing pin and the like, the center or the specific position of a lake or a river cannot be measured, and accurate assessment of the regional sediment structure is affected are solved. The measurement convenience is improved, the measurement accuracy and efficiency are greatly improved, the installation cost is reduced, the installation time is shortened, and a new and more efficient solution is provided for scientific evaluation of the sediment content.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of silt measurement, and specifically relates to a silt measurement device convenient to install. BACKGROUND

[0002] The silt measurement device is a professional instrument for measuring parameters such as silt content and particle size in water bodies, and is widely used in many fields such as water conservancy projects, water environment monitoring, estuary and coastal research. When measuring silt in rivers and lakes, a large number of measurement devices need to be carried, and when the center of the lake needs to be measured, the ordinary fixed silt measurement instrument cannot be used, the measurement is not accurate enough, and the deeper parts of the lake and river cannot be measured.

[0003] Meanwhile, the patent with the application number 202420638822.1 discloses a runoff silt measurement device convenient to install, which comprises a support vertical plate and a measurement instrument body. Fixed holes are formed in the support vertical plate. A fixing assembly for fixing the device is installed on the bottom outer wall of the support vertical plate. A T-shaped lifting block is slidingly connected to the support vertical plate. A support horizontal plate is rotatably connected to the T-shaped lifting block. An extension horizontal plate is slidingly connected to the support horizontal plate.

[0004] However, the device still uses the traditional fixed pin method to fix the shore, which limits the mobility of the silt measurement device and cannot monitor the silt dynamics and deposition pattern in the deeper or more central areas of the water area, affecting the comprehensive and accurate assessment of the overall silt structure characteristics of the water area by the measurement personnel. SUMMARY

[0005] To solve the problems raised in the background art, the utility model puts forward a silt measurement device easy to install. The device adopts a lifting lug type design and can be conveniently suspended below a drone, so that the operator can flexibly deliver the silt measurement device to each measurement point. Through the built-in cylinder control system, the depth of the measurement device in the water can be accurately adjusted, and the silt in lakes and rivers of different points and different depths can be measured, thereby ensuring the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the obtained data.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a silt measurement device convenient to install, comprising a fixed plate and a sand inlet pipeline, a vertical sliding groove is formed in the front end center position of the fixed plate, a reinforcing rib is penetratingly arranged in the front and rear directions inside the vertical sliding groove, an L-shaped support is sleeved on the outside of the reinforcing rib, and a material control assembly is arranged in the L-shaped support.

[0007] The top end of the material control assembly is fixedly connected with a gas cylinder, the output end of the gas cylinder is fixedly connected with a first rotating arm, the outer side of the first rotating arm is rotatably connected with a second rotating arm, the bottom end of the second rotating arm is provided with a push plate, the push plate is rotatable at the inner central position of the L-shaped support, the gap between the bottom end of the second rotating arm and the push plate is provided with an extension rod, the rear side of the extension rod is provided with a protective cover, and the rear side of the protective cover is attached at the opening of the sand inlet pipeline.

[0008] Preferably, the top end of the sand inlet pipeline is fixedly connected with a welding seat, both sides of the welding seat are rotatably connected with abutting seats, the outer side of the extension rod is embedded in the inner side of the abutting seat, and the outer side of the central position of the extension rod is embedded in the left central position of the protective cover.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom end of the sand inlet pipeline is fixedly connected with a protruding block, the outer side of the protruding block is fixedly connected with a first extension block, the front end of the first extension block is fixedly connected with a damper, the other end of the damper is fixedly connected with a second extension block, and the rear side of the second extension block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the protective cover.

[0010] Preferably, the outer side of the central groove of the fixed plate is symmetrically and equidistantly provided with a vertical sliding groove, the left side of the L-shaped support is provided with a threaded groove, a fixed pin is spirally connected in the threaded groove of the L-shaped support, and the outer side of the fixed pin is spirally connected in the inner side of the vertical sliding groove.

[0011] Preferably, the fixed plate is made of integrally formed high-strength steel, the top end of the fixed plate is spirally connected with two groups of lifting lugs, and the bottom end of the fixed plate is magnetically attracted to a plurality of groups of counterweight blocks.

[0012] Preferably, the two side openings of the sand inlet pipeline are provided in an inclined state, and the two side openings of the sand inlet pipeline are attached with protective covers.

[0013] Preferably, the reinforcing ribs are arranged at the interval between the first rotating arm and the second rotating arm, the outer side of the second rotating arm is rotatable in the inner side of the L-shaped support, and the outer side of the second rotating arm is abuttingly arranged at the outer side of the extension rod.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0015] The utility model discloses a double -bin -type measuring structure is adopted, and it is different from the single -bin measuring sampling structure of the past, can carry out the detection to the same dimension silt surface, and one group sampling structure is more, and this design is also more beautiful on the modelling, and on the lake and water surface, the symmetrical design is more stable when lifting, furthermore has the sampling result can use the contrast, and the top screw connection of fixed plate is connected with the unmanned plane one end with the lifting lug connection, realizes the quick hoisting for carrying the silt measuring device and moves, and through the bottom magnetic attraction counterweight device of fixed plate, overcomes the water surface buoyancy, places the measuring device on the adjustable fixed plate, opens the protection cover of sand inlet pipeline chamber two sides through the cylinder control, when the measuring device reaches the designated measuring point, opens the protection cover when the specific lake depth, under the natural flow of water, enters the inside of sand inlet pipeline, and closes the protection cover through the cylinder control here, and the silt taken is sealed in the inside of sand inlet pipeline.

[0016] In the whole measuring process, the measuring personnel need not enter the lake and river, to improve the work process safety, and in the process of assembling the whole silt measuring device, the operator can flexibly send the silt measuring device to each measuring point, through the built-in cylinder control system, the depth of the measuring device in water can be accurately adjusted, and the silt of the lake and river of different points and different depths is measured, so that the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the data obtained are ensured, without using more workpieces for splicing, convenient for disassembling before and after measuring and transporting in the later period. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the abutting seat structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the extension rod structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the sand inlet pipeline structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the counterweight block structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0022] In the drawing: 1, fixed plate;2, L-shaped support;3, cylinder;4, fixed pin;5, first rotating arm;6, second rotating arm;7, push plate;8, welding seat;9, abutting seat;10, extension rod;11, lug;12, damper;13, protection cover;14, lifting lug;15, sand inlet pipeline;16, reinforcing rib;17, center groove;18, vertical sliding slot;19, counterweight block;20, first extension block;21, second extension block. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides an easy-to-install sediment measuring device, including a fixing plate 1 and a sand inlet pipe 15. A vertical sliding groove 18 is provided at the center of the front end of the fixing plate 1. A reinforcing rib 16 is provided through the interior of the vertical sliding groove 18 in the front-back direction. The reinforcing rib 16 is used to support the L-shaped bracket on the outside and drive the material control component provided inside the L-shaped bracket 2 to slide up and down in the vertical sliding groove 18 of the fixing plate 1.

[0025] A cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the material control assembly. A signal receiver is connected to the outside of the cylinder 3 via an electric wire. The signal receiver controls the operation of the cylinder 3. A first rotating arm 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 3. A second rotating arm 6 is rotatably connected to the outside of the first rotating arm 5. The first rotating arm 5 and the second rotating arm 6 slide relative to each other. A push plate 7 is provided at the bottom end of the second rotating arm 6. When the second rotating arm 6 slides downward, it moves closer to the push plate 7. The push plate 7 rotates at the center position inside the L-shaped bracket 2. An extension rod 10 is tightly abutted inside the gap between the bottom end of the second rotating arm 6 and the push plate 7. A protective cover 13 is provided on the rear side of the extension rod 10. The rear side of the protective cover 13 is fitted at the opening of the sand inlet pipe 15.

[0026] Specifically, a welding seat 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the sand inlet pipe 15, and a retaining seat 9 is rotatably connected to both sides of the welding seat 8. The outer side of the extension rod 10 is fitted inside the retaining seat 9, and the outer side of the center position of the extension rod 10 is fitted to the center position of the left side of the protective cover 13. The extension rod 10 is used to assist the measuring personnel in manually opening the protective cover 13. The extension rod 10 drives the protective cover 13 to flip on the outside of the sand inlet pipe 15.

[0027] Further, the bottom end of the sand inlet pipeline 15 is welded and fixedly connected with a protrusion 11, the outer side of the protrusion 11 is fixedly connected with a first extension block 20, the front end of the first extension block 20 is fixedly connected with a damper 12, the other end of the damper 12 is fixedly connected with a second extension block 21, the rear side of the second extension block 21 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the protective cover 13, and the damper 12 on the outer side of the protrusion 11 at the bottom end of the sand inlet pipeline 15 drives the extension rod 10 on the outer side of the protective cover 13 to seal the feed inlet on the outer side of the sand inlet pipeline 15, so as to seal the sand that has entered the inside of the sand inlet pipeline 15.

[0028] Further, the outer side of the center groove 17 of the fixed plate 1 is symmetrically and equidistantly provided with a vertical sliding groove 18 for the height of the sand measuring device, the left side of the L-shaped support 2 is provided with a threaded groove, and the threaded groove in the L-shaped support 2 is spirally connected with a fixed pin 4; by releasing the fixed pin 4, the fixing of the two sets of sand measuring devices is released, and the outer side of the fixed pin 4 is spirally connected in the vertical sliding groove 18.

[0029] It is worth noting that the fixed plate 1 is made of integrally formed high-strength steel, which can prolong the service life when used in a water environment, the top end of the fixed plate 1 is spirally connected with two groups of lifting lugs 14, which facilitates hoisting work in the later stage, and the bottom end of the fixed plate 1 is magnetically attracted to a plurality of groups of counterweight blocks 19, which can increase the weight of the sand measuring device by adding the required counterweight blocks 19 to overcome the resistance of the water surface and slide downward,

[0030] It is worth noting that the two side openings of the sand inlet pipeline 15 are arranged in an inclined state, which facilitates better sand inlet at the top, and the two side openings of the sand inlet pipeline 15 are attached with protective covers 13; after the sand is poured into the inside of the sand inlet pipeline 15, the protective covers 13 are used to attach to the outside of the sand inlet pipeline 15 to achieve sealing, thereby avoiding the entry of external sand during the rising of the sand inlet pipeline 15 and avoiding mixing with the internal sand.

[0031] It is worth introducing that the reinforcing ribs 16 are arranged at the interval between the first rotating arm 5 and the second rotating arm 6, and the reinforcing ribs 16 are used for fixing the two sets of sand measuring devices, which facilitates the fixing of the two sets of sand measuring devices; the outer side of the second rotating arm 6 rotates in the L-shaped support 2, which is used to change the interval between the push plates 7 at the bottom end of the second rotating arm 6, and the outer side of the second rotating arm 6 abuts against the outside of the extension rod 10.

[0032] Among them, the air cylinder 3 and the sand inlet pipeline 15 are prior art, and will not be described again; at the same time, the utility model also includes a power supply, a controller and a switch, which are not the main technical points of the patent and will not be described again; the "front, rear, left and right" visual angle of the device is taken as the reference direction of the drawing. Figure 1

[0033] Working principle:

[0034] ​First, the staff will be connected to the top of the fixed plate 1 through the hanger 14, and the other end of the connecting rope is tied with the force point at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the measuring points at the bottom of the required lake are calculated, and the counterweight 19 of different weights is magnetically attracted to the bottom of the fixed plate 1, when the sediment measuring device slowly slides to the coordinate of the point to be measured, the weight of the fixed plate 1 and the counterweight 19 overcome the buoyancy of the water surface, and the measuring device slowly slides downward, and when reaching the required measurement position, the cylinder 3 at the top of the L-shaped support 2 is started, and the fixed pin 4 at the bottom of the cylinder 3 is driven to slide downward, in the sliding process, the first rotating arm 5 is driven to rotate, the second rotating arm 6 is driven to rotate, in the rotating process, the interval between the second rotating arm 6 and the bottom of the push plate 7 is increased, the limiting of the extension rod 10 is released, and then the damper 12 outside the convex block 11 at the bottom of the sand inlet pipe 15 drives the extension rod 10 outside the protective cover 13 to seal the feed inlet of the sand inlet pipe 15, and the sand in the sand inlet pipe 15 is sealed;

[0035] After the sediment sampling is completed, the sediment measuring device is taken out of the water surface, the protective cover 13 is manually moved, the extension rod 10 is clamped into the interval between the second rotating arm 6 and the push plate 7, the support of the protective cover 13 is realized, the sand inlet pipes 15 on both sides of the fixed plate 1 are respectively poured into different measurement areas, and the obtained sediment is preserved for sample reservation, and then the same operation method is used to measure different areas.

[0036] It should be noted that in the present text, the relationship terms such as first and second are only used 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 the entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "contain" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or equipment including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or equipment.

[0037] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sediment measuring device that is easy to install, comprising a fixing plate (1) and a sediment inlet pipe (15), characterized in that: The fixed plate (1) has a vertical sliding groove (18) at the center of its front end. A reinforcing rib (16) is provided through the interior of the vertical sliding groove (18) in the front-back direction. An L-shaped bracket (2) is fitted on the outside of the reinforcing rib (16). A material control component is provided inside the L-shaped bracket (2). A cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the material control assembly. A first rotating arm (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (3). A second rotating arm (6) is rotatably connected to the outside of the first rotating arm (5). A push plate (7) is provided at the bottom end of the second rotating arm (6). The push plate (7) rotates at the center position inside the L-shaped bracket (2). An extension rod (10) is tightly abutted inside the gap between the bottom end of the second rotating arm (6) and the push plate (7). A protective cover (13) is provided on the rear side of the extension rod (10). The rear side of the protective cover (13) is fitted at the opening of the sand inlet pipe (15).

2. The sediment measuring device that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the sand inlet pipe (15) is fixedly connected to a welding seat (8), and the two sides of the welding seat (8) are rotatably connected to abutment seats (9). The outer side of the extension rod (10) is fitted inside the abutment seat (9), and the outer side of the center position of the extension rod (10) is fitted to the center position of the left side of the protective cover (13).

3. The sediment measuring device that is easy to install according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the sand inlet pipe (15) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (11), the outside of the protrusion (11) is fixedly connected to a first extension block (20), the front end of the first extension block (20) is fixedly connected to a damper (12), the other end of the damper (12) is fixedly connected to a second extension block (21), and the rear side of the second extension block (21) is fixedly connected to the outside of the protective cover (13).

4. The sediment measuring device that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center groove (17) of the fixing plate (1) is symmetrically and equidistantly provided with vertical sliding grooves (18). The left side of the L-shaped bracket (2) is provided with a threaded groove. The threaded groove of the L-shaped bracket (2) is spirally connected with a fixing pin (4). The outer side of the fixing pin (4) is spirally connected to the inside of the vertical sliding groove (18).

5. A sediment measuring device that is easy to install according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing plate (1) is made of one-piece high-strength steel. The top of the fixing plate (1) is spirally connected with two sets of lifting lugs (14), and the bottom of the fixing plate (1) is magnetically attracted with several sets of counterweights (19).

6. A sediment measuring device that is easy to install according to claim 3, characterized in that: The openings on both sides of the sand inlet pipe (15) are set in an inclined state, and the openings on both sides of the sand inlet pipe (15) are fitted with protective covers (13).

7. The sediment measuring device that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing rib (16) is positioned at the interval between the first rotating arm (5) and the second rotating arm (6). The outer side of the second rotating arm (6) rotates inside the L-shaped bracket (2), and the outer side of the second rotating arm (6) abuts against the outer side of the extension rod (10).

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