Internet of Things acquisition equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an Internet of Things acquisition device, relates to the technical field of acquisition and monitoring, and solves the technical problem that the existing acquisition device cannot meet the use requirements of various scenes. The equipment comprises a shell, a main control board, a fixed support and a connector assembly, the fixed support is fixed in the shell, and the main control board is fixed on the fixed support; the connector assembly is fixed to the shell, one end of the connector assembly penetrates through the shell to be electrically connected with the main control board, and the other end of the connector assembly is exposed out of the shell and connected with the communication antenna and the multiple monitoring sensors. The acquisition device is in communication connection with the terminal device through the communication antenna and the communication module on the main control board, and the acquisition device monitors environment information through the monitoring sensor. According to the utility model, the communication antenna and the plurality of monitoring sensors are connected to the connector assembly, so that the acquisition equipment can be accessed to various sensors, and the acquisition equipment has a ground Internet of Things communication function and a satellite communication function, thereby increasing the use scenarios of the acquisition equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data acquisition and monitoring technology, and in particular to an Internet of Things (IoT) data acquisition device. Background Technology

[0002] The status of water resources is directly related to issues such as rural irrigation, drinking water for residents, and the ecological environment. In recent years, the monitoring of the flow velocity and discharge of water resources such as rivers, dikes, and waterways has received increasing attention in order to protect, manage, and comprehensively utilize water resources as a whole.

[0003] Existing data acquisition devices typically only include terrestrial IoT modules (such as 4G or 5G full-network communication modules). Data collected by these devices can only be transmitted via the terrestrial IoT transmission channel. However, in practical applications, this single transmission channel can lead to situations where data transmission is disrupted and unable to occur. Furthermore, the types and number of monitoring sensors in these devices are fixed at the factory, limiting design flexibility and limiting their applicability to specific scenarios. This prevents the devices from being easily replaced based on actual needs.

[0004] In the process of developing this utility model, the applicant discovered at least the following problems in the prior art:

[0005] Existing data acquisition equipment cannot meet the needs of various scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an Internet of Things (IoT) data acquisition device to solve the technical problem that existing data acquisition devices cannot meet the usage needs of various scenarios. The preferred technical solutions among the many technical solutions provided by this utility model and their various technical effects are detailed below.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] This utility model provides an Internet of Things (IoT) data acquisition device, including a housing, a main control board, a mounting bracket, and a connector assembly. The mounting bracket is fixed inside the housing, and the main control board is fixed on the mounting bracket. The connector assembly is fixed on the housing, with one end passing through the housing and electrically connected to the main control board, and the other end exposed outside the housing and connected to a communication antenna and multiple monitoring sensors. The data acquisition device communicates with a terminal device through the communication antenna and a communication module on the main control board, and monitors environmental information through the monitoring sensors.

[0009] Optionally, the connector assembly includes an antenna connector and multiple line connectors. The antenna connector is located in the middle of the top cover of the housing and is used to install the communication antenna. The multiple line connectors are located around the antenna connector, and each line connector is detachably connected to multiple monitoring sensors via connecting wires.

[0010] Optionally, the number of line connectors is three.

[0011] Optionally, the monitoring sensor is at least one of a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, flow rate sensor, flow sensor, water level sensor, water pressure sensor, crack sensor, displacement sensor, and deformation sensor.

[0012] Optionally, the main control board includes a storage device, a power module, a positioning module, an interface module, and a controller. The storage device, power module, positioning module, interface module, and communication module are all electrically connected to the controller, which is an STM32F103. The storage device is used to store environmental information detected by multiple monitoring sensors. The power module is used to supply power to the storage device, positioning module, communication module, interface module, and controller. The positioning module is used to detect the location information of the acquisition device, and the interface module is used to connect the connector assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the communication module includes a 4G communication module, a 5G communication module, a Bluetooth communication module, and a satellite communication module.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes an auxiliary power module, which is fixed inside the housing and is used to provide temporary power to the main control board.

[0015] Optionally, the housing further includes a main shell and a base, with the top cover fixed to the upper end of the main shell and the base fixed to the lower end of the main shell, forming a receiving cavity to accommodate the main control board and the fixing bracket.

[0016] Optionally, the fixed bracket includes a support portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is disposed at one end of the support portion, the connecting portion matches the top cover, and the support portion is fixedly connected to the top cover through the connecting portion.

[0017] Optionally, the connecting part has a circular ring structure.

[0018] Implementing one of the above-described technical solutions of this utility model has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0019] This invention connects a communication antenna and multiple monitoring sensors to the connector assembly, enabling the data acquisition device to access various sensors and possessing terrestrial IoT communication and satellite communication functions, thereby increasing the application scenarios of the data acquisition device. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a second exploded view of an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Top cover; 12. Main housing; 13. Base; 2. Main control board; 21. Interface module; 22. Controller; 3. Fixing bracket; 31. Support part; 32. Connecting part; 4. Connector assembly; 41. Antenna connector; 42. Line connector. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, various exemplary embodiments described below will be referenced to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the exemplary embodiments, illustrating various exemplary embodiments that may be adopted to implement this utility model. Unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. It should be understood that they are merely examples of processes, methods, and apparatuses consistent with some aspects of this utility model disclosed as detailed in the appended claims, and other embodiments may be used, or structural and functional modifications may be made to the embodiments listed herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. The term "multiple" means two or more. The terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, integral connections, mechanical connections, electrical connections, communication connections, direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] To illustrate the technical solution described in this utility model, specific embodiments are described below, showing only the parts related to the embodiments of this utility model.

[0028] Example 1:

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides an IoT data acquisition device, including a housing 1, a main control board 2, a mounting bracket 3, and a connector assembly 4. The mounting bracket 3 is fixed inside the housing 1, and the main control board 2 is fixed on the mounting bracket 3. The connector assembly 4 is fixed on the housing 1, with one end passing through the housing 1 and electrically connected to the main control board 2, and the other end exposed outside the housing 1, connected to a communication antenna and multiple monitoring sensors. The data acquisition device communicates with terminal devices through the communication antenna and the communication module on the main control board 2, and monitors environmental information through the monitoring sensors. Specifically, the data acquisition device is generally fixed on a smart pole. The connector assembly 4 being exposed outside the housing 1 allows users to connect multiple monitoring sensors according to the actual application scenario. The data acquisition device can communicate with terminal devices (such as ground stations) via satellite through the communication antenna, and can perform terrestrial IoT communication through the communication module on the main control board 2.

[0030] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 2As shown, the connector assembly 4 includes an antenna connector 41 and multiple line connectors 42. The antenna connector 41 is located in the middle of the top cover 11 of the housing 1 and is used to install a communication antenna. Multiple line connectors 42 are located around the antenna connector 41, and each line connector 42 is detachably connected to multiple monitoring sensors via connecting wires. Specifically, the acquisition device is connected to the communication antenna via the antenna connector 41. Installing a communication antenna on the acquisition device improves signal strength, ensuring that the environmental information collected by the monitoring sensors can be transmitted to the ground station via satellite. Arranging multiple line connectors 42 around the antenna connector 41 facilitates the connection of multiple monitoring sensors and the fixing of their positions. One end of the connecting wire is bundled and connected to the line connector 42, while the other end is bundled to connect multiple monitoring sensors. The monitoring sensors are detachably connected to the other end of the connecting wires, facilitating quick replacement of monitoring sensors according to monitoring needs. This allows the acquisition device to be used in various scenarios, improving its usability.

[0031] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 2 As shown, there are three line connectors 42. Specifically, the number of line connectors 42 can be adjusted according to actual needs, but three is preferred.

[0032] As an optional implementation, the monitoring sensor is at least one of the following: temperature sensor, humidity sensor, flow velocity sensor, flow rate sensor, water level sensor, water pressure sensor, crack sensor, displacement sensor, and deformation sensor. Specifically, the required monitoring sensor can be selected based on the monitoring needs and the monitoring environment; the monitoring sensor is not limited to the above-mentioned sensors. For example, when monitoring cracks in a dam, a crack sensor, displacement sensor, and deformation sensor can be used. When monitoring a river, a flow velocity sensor, flow rate sensor, water level sensor, and water pressure sensor can be used. When monitoring the environmental conditions within a forest, a temperature sensor and humidity sensor can be used.

[0033] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 3As shown, the main control board 2 includes a storage device, a power module, a positioning module, an interface module 21, and a controller 22. The storage device, power module, positioning module, interface module 21, and communication module are all electrically connected to the controller 22, which is an STM32F103. The storage device stores environmental information detected by multiple monitoring sensors. The power module supplies power to the storage device, positioning module, communication module, interface module 21, and controller 22. The positioning module detects the location information of the data acquisition device. The interface module 21 connects to the connector assembly 4. Specifically, the controller 22 controls the interface module 21 to connect to the monitoring sensors connected to the connector assembly 4, acquires the environmental information collected by the sensors, transmits the collected environmental information to the storage device for storage, and controls the communication module to transmit the environmental information to the ground station. The positioning module is a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) used to record the location information of the data acquisition device in real time, facilitating accurate recording of the environmental information at the location of the data acquisition device by the user terminal at the ground station. The power module can be charged by connecting to a power source or by a solar charging system, improving the usability of the data acquisition device.

[0034] As an optional implementation, the communication module includes a 4G communication module, a 5G communication module, a Bluetooth communication module, and a satellite communication module. Specifically, the communication module transmits data from the monitoring sensors to the ground station via the terrestrial IoT channels used by the 4G, 5G, and Bluetooth communication modules, enabling the ground station to monitor and analyze the environmental information acquired by the data acquisition device. The satellite communication module is electrically connected to the communication antenna, transmitting the acquired data to the satellite via the antenna, and then relaying it to the ground station via the satellite. The data acquisition device, through the cooperation of the satellite communication module, the 4G communication module, the 5G communication module, and the Bluetooth communication module, achieves a dual-network data transmission mode, enabling the data acquisition module to transmit data in various scenarios. The main control board 2 can switch the data transmission mode of the data acquisition device as needed.

[0035] As an optional implementation, an auxiliary power module is also included. The auxiliary power module is fixed inside the housing 1 and is used to provide temporary power to the main control board 2. Specifically, the auxiliary power module is fixed inside the base 13. When the electrical energy stored in the power module falls below a threshold, the auxiliary power module provides temporary power to the main control board 2 to ensure the normal operation of the acquisition device.

[0036] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 2As shown, the housing 1 also includes a main housing 12 and a base 13. A top cover 11 is fixed to the upper end of the main housing 12, and the base 13 is fixed to the lower end of the main housing 12, forming a cavity to accommodate the main control board 2 and the mounting bracket 3. Specifically, the housing 1 protects the main control board 2 and the mounting bracket 3, improving the service life of the data acquisition device. The connection method between the top cover 11 and the main housing 12, and between the base 13 and the main housing 12, is preferably a threaded connection. This facilitates the removal of the top cover 11 and the connection of the required monitoring sensors, making the data acquisition device suitable for various application scenarios. It also facilitates the removal of the base 13 to replace the auxiliary power module fixed within it. The housing 1 is preferably made of high-temperature resistant PC material, allowing the data acquisition device to be used in environments exposed to direct sunlight, thus improving its service life.

[0037] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 1 As shown, the fixed bracket 3 includes a support part 31 and a connecting part 32. The connecting part 32 is located at one end of the support part 31 and matches with the top cover 11. The support part 31 is fixedly connected to the top cover 11 through the connecting part 32. Specifically, the connecting part 32 matches with the top cover 11 to ensure that the connecting part 32 can be fixed inside the top cover 11. When the top cover 11 is removed from the main shell 12, the fixed bracket 3 fixed on the top cover 11 and the main control board 2 installed on the support part 31 can be removed from the receiving frame simultaneously, making it convenient to connect the connecting wires of the monitoring sensor on the connector assembly 4 to the interface module 21 of the main control board 2. The fixed bracket 3 is an integral structure, ensuring structural stability, facilitating quick installation, and improving production efficiency.

[0038] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 1 As shown, the connecting part 32 has a circular ring structure. Specifically, the connecting part 32 is set as a ring structure to facilitate the connection wires of the connector assembly 4 and the interface module 21 to pass through the ring structure, so as to connect the connector assembly 4 to the main control board 2.

[0039] The embodiment is merely a special case and does not indicate that this utility model is implemented in such a way.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art will understand that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of the present utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An Internet of Things harvesting device, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of acquisition equipment, including shell (1), main control board (2), fixed support (3) and joint assembly (4), the fixed support (3) is fixed in the shell (1), the main control board (2) is fixed on the fixed support (3);The joint assembly (4) is fixed on the shell (1), and one end of the joint assembly (4) is electrically connected with the main control board (2) by the shell (1), and the other end of the joint assembly (4) is exposed outside the shell (1), and is connected with communication antenna and multiple monitoring sensors;The acquisition equipment is communicated and connected with terminal device by the communication antenna and the communication module on the main control board (2), and the acquisition equipment monitors environmental information by the monitoring sensor.

2. The IoT harvesting device of claim 1, wherein, The joint assembly (4) includes antenna joint (41) and multiple line joints (42), the antenna joint (41) is arranged in the middle of the top cover (11) of the shell (1), and the antenna joint (41) is used to install the communication antenna;Multiple line joints (42) are arranged on the side of the antenna joint (41), and each line joint (42) is detachably connected with multiple monitoring sensors by connecting wires.

3. The IoT harvesting device of claim 2, wherein, The number of line joints (42) is three.

4. The IoT harvesting device of claim 2, wherein, The monitoring sensor is at least one of temperature sensor, humidity sensor, flow rate sensor, flow sensor, water level sensor, water pressure sensor, crack sensor, displacement sensor and deformation sensor.

5. The IoT harvesting device of claim 1, wherein, The main control board (2) includes storage device, power module, positioning module, interface module (21) and controller (22), the storage device, power module, positioning module, interface module (21) and the communication module are electrically connected with the controller (22), and the model of the controller (22) is STM32F103;The storage device is used to store environmental information monitored by multiple monitoring sensors;The power module is used to power the storage device, positioning module, communication module, interface module (21) and the controller (22);The positioning module is used to detect the position information of the acquisition equipment, and the interface module (21) is used to connect the joint assembly (4).

6. The IoT harvesting device of claim 5, wherein, The communication module includes 4G communication module, 5G communication module, Bluetooth communication module and satellite communication module.

7. The IoT harvesting device of claim 1, wherein, It also includes an auxiliary power module, which is fixed in the shell (1), and the auxiliary power module is used to provide temporary power supply for the main control board (2).

8. The IoT harvesting device of claim 2, wherein, The shell (1) further includes a main shell (12) and a base (13), the top cover (11) is fixed to the upper end of the main shell (12), and the base (13) is fixed to the lower end of the main shell (12) to form a containing cavity for accommodating the main control board (2) and the fixed support (3).

9. The IoT harvesting device of claim 8, wherein, The fixed support (3) includes a support portion (31) and a connecting portion (32), the connecting portion (32) is arranged at one end of the support portion (31), the connecting portion (32) is matched with the top cover (11), and the support portion (31) is fixedly connected with the top cover (11) through the connecting portion (32).

10. The IoT harvesting device of claim 9, wherein, The connecting portion (32) is in the form of a circular ring. The connecting portion (32) is in the form of a circular ring.

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