Simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design
By designing a simulated sand table device for road and bridge engineering design, the problem of insufficient local area turning and water flow simulation capabilities in existing sand table technologies has been solved, achieving a more realistic display and interactive effect, and is applicable to fields such as engineering design, ecological research, and disaster early warning.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423004579.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing road and bridge engineering design simulation sand tables lack the ability to simulate local turning operations and water flow in bridge function demonstrations, resulting in a decrease in the realism of the display and making it difficult to meet the needs of dynamic scenarios.
A simulated sand table device was designed, comprising a base mechanism, connecting components, and an installation mechanism. The connecting components enable water circulation and turning operations in local areas of the sand table, enhancing the realism and interactivity of the display.
It enables flexible turning and water flow simulation in local areas of the sand table, improving the realism and interactivity of the display, and is suitable for fields such as education, engineering design, ecological research and disaster early warning.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of simulation sand table for building engineering, and particularly relates to a simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design. BACKGROUND
[0002] In road and bridge engineering design, simulation sand table is a very important tool, mainly used for intuitively showing and verifying design scheme, and assisting decision-making and optimization. The specific functions are as follows: simulation sand table can show the overall layout of road and bridge engineering in an intuitive and three-dimensional way, including road direction, bridge structure, surrounding topography and geomorphology, etc. Through physical or digital sand table, designers, decision-makers and stakeholders can more intuitively understand the design scheme. Through sand table model, actual terrain, bridge structure and road system can be simulated to verify the rationality of the design scheme. Problems in the design (such as space conflicts, unreasonable curve radii, etc.) can be found in advance and optimized and adjusted. Problems that may be encountered in the construction process, such as bridge erection, road excavation and filling, can be visualized to improve the feasibility of the construction scheme. Sand table model can also be used to demonstrate construction sequence, construction equipment arrangement, etc. Through sand table model, the relationship between the project and the surrounding environment can be simulated to evaluate the impact of the project on ecology, urban landscape and residents' life. Especially in mountainous areas with large elevation differences, sand table can help analyze the impact of the project on terrain transformation. Sand table is an important tool for communication with the public and stakeholders. Through visual models, it helps them understand the overall design of the project, increases transparency and reduces resistance.
[0003] The existing simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design is basically fixed, but during the process of road and bridge engineering, local design may change, including changing the direction of the local area of the sand table for demonstration, especially in the function demonstration of the bridge, the existing sand table simulates the river through light, which reduces the authenticity of the simulation sand table and is not conducive to more specific function demonstration of the bridge.
[0004] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the above technical problems, the utility model designs a portable metering equipment for road and bridge reconnaissance, which solves the above technical problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The technical purpose to be achieved by the utility model is to design a simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design, which can realize steering operation of the local area of the sand table and also introduce water circulation into the sand table to help simulate rivers and the like, thereby improving the display realism.
[0006] In order to achieve the above technical purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0007] The utility model provides a kind of simulation sand table device for road and bridge engineering design, including base mechanism, intercommunication component, mounting mechanism and sand table main body.Base mechanism is fixed on display platform, and stable support foundation is provided for sand table.Intercommunication component is located in the four corners of base mechanism, mainly for realizing the dynamic simulation of water flow and support function.Mounting mechanism is set above base mechanism, for carrying sand table main body and adjusting its position.Sand table main body is located above mounting mechanism, and it is the core area of road and bridge engineering design simulation.
[0008] Intercommunication component is ingeniously designed, including intercommunication block, intercommunication column, water inlet channel, water outlet channel, support spring and telescopic ring.Intercommunication block is fixed at the position of the four corners of base mechanism, to provide basic support for the installation of intercommunication column.Intercommunication column is vertically arranged at the central position of intercommunication block, with water inlet channel inside, for simulating water flow into the sand table.Water outlet channel is provided on the outside of the top of intercommunication column, for water flow to discharge from the sand table.Support spring is installed between intercommunication column and intercommunication block, to adjust the stability and flexibility of the overall structure through elastic deformation.Telescopic ring is located above the support spring, further enhancing the adaptability of the system, so that intercommunication component can maintain good functionality under different load conditions.
[0009] The design structure of the simulation sand table is compact and has high functional integration, which can effectively simulate various actual scenarios in road and bridge engineering and provide an intuitive and dynamic demonstration platform for engineering design.
[0010] Preferably, the base mechanism includes a base body, a matching clamping block, a positioning assembly, and support blocks.The base body is fixedly installed on the display platform to provide overall carrying and supporting functions.The matching clamping block is installed on the inner side of the base body to achieve stable connection with other components and prevent structural loosening.The positioning assembly is arranged at the middle position of the base body to ensure installation accuracy and stable positioning of components, thereby improving the safety of the equipment in use.The support blocks are evenly distributed around the positioning assembly to effectively enhance the support performance of the structure, disperse pressure, and prolong the service life of the equipment.This design ensures the structural stability and installation convenience of the base mechanism, adapting to different usage scenarios.
[0011] Preferably, the upper surface of the support block is designed as an inner concave conical surface, which can effectively concentrate the supporting force at the center point, making the force more uniform, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the support and reducing structural deformation or damage caused by uneven force.The conical surface design can form a more stable contact with the bottom surface of the supported component, reducing the possibility of sliding or displacement through shape self-locking.The inner concave conical surface has a certain guiding function, which helps to automatically calibrate the position of the component during installation, improving the accuracy and efficiency of installation.
[0012] Preferably, the positioning assembly comprises a steering block, a sliding groove, an extension sleeve and an extension spring. Specifically, the steering block is located at the upper part of the positioning assembly, which is used to provide a rotating adjustment function to meet different angle requirements, thereby enhancing the adaptability and flexibility of the assembly. The sliding groove is arranged at the inner side of the steering block at the central axis position, which is used to guide other components to slide along a predetermined path, thereby ensuring the accuracy of positioning and reducing the deviation during operation. The extension sleeve is arranged at the lower part of the positioning assembly, which is used to provide a support function for the up-down movement and adapt to the requirement of height adjustment. The extension spring is installed in the extension sleeve, which provides a buffering and return function through the elastic restoring force, thereby effectively preventing the influence of vibration on the structure and improving the stability and durability of the assembly. The structure design not only realizes flexible positioning in multiple directions, but also guarantees the overall installation stability and operation reliability.
[0013] Preferably, the mounting mechanism comprises a mounting plate, a mounting column, a clamping plate, a matching groove, a connecting block and a rotating block, and the structures of the components are compact and the functions are clear. Specifically, the mounting plate is fixedly installed above the base mechanism and serves as the core bearing component of the entire mounting mechanism to provide a stable support surface. The mounting column is located at the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate at four corners, which disperses the support force to ensure the stability and uniform stress of the mounting plate and is suitable for different load requirements. The clamping plate is arranged below the mounting plate and is designed to be connected with other components through clamping connection, thereby facilitating quick assembly and disassembly operation. The matching groove is cleverly arranged on the four side surfaces of the clamping plate and is used in cooperation with external components to further enhance the firmness and reliability of the connection. The connecting block is fixedly installed below the mounting plate at the middle position and serves as the hub of the mounting mechanism to realize flexible angle adjustment function in cooperation with the rotating block. The rotating blocks are distributed around the connecting block and meet different direction adjustment requirements through precise rotating design, so that the entire mounting mechanism has higher flexibility and adaptability. The design is not only reasonable in structure, but also has good stability and easy operability.
[0014] Preferably, the mounting column is of a hollow structure, which is arranged as a hollow structure to pass water flow, and the cross-sectional shape of the mounting column is arranged as a symmetrical L shape, so that the water flow can pass quickly.
[0015] Preferably, the side surface of the rotating block is provided with a plurality of freely rotating rolling balls, which rotate in the sliding groove to reduce the friction during rotation and ensure quick rotation.
[0016] Preferably, the bottom surface shape of the mounting column and the shape of the extension ring are arranged to be the same.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of:
[0018] 1. The sand table can realize the steering operation of the local area, and introduces a water circulation system for simulating dynamic scenes such as rivers, and through the combination of steering operation and water circulation, the topography and natural phenomena such as river flow and surface change can be restored more realistically, so that the sand table display is more attractive and interactive. This function can help the audience more intuitively understand the river flow direction, topographic change and its relationship with the environment, which is of great significance to the teaching of geography, ecology and other disciplines, and is especially suitable for educational scenes.
[0019] 2. The sand table can dynamically display different scenes such as flood simulation and river adjustment through steering and water circulation, providing more intuitive data support for research and planning. This function expands the application scenarios of the sand table, which is not only suitable for display and teaching, but also can be used in engineering design, ecological research, disaster warning and other fields. The audience can operate the sand table steering or adjust the water flow path to increase the interactive experience, stimulate interest, and enhance the participation and ornamental value of the sand table. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.
[0021] The above and other aspects of the present application will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application;
[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the base mechanism and the mounting mechanism of the present application after being separated;
[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base mechanism of the present application;
[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the cross section of the base mechanism of the present application;
[0026] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of a local area in the present application; Figure 4
[0027] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the communication assembly of the present application;
[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting mechanism of the present application;
[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction when the mounting column and the connecting component of this utility model are in conjunction.
[0030] In the diagram: 1. Base mechanism; 11. Base body; 12. Matching block; 13. Positioning component; 131. Steering block; 132. Sliding groove; 133. Telescopic sleeve; 134. Telescopic spring; 14. Support block; 2. Connecting component; 21. Connecting block; 22. Connecting column; 23. Water inlet channel; 24. Water outlet channel; 25. Support spring; 26. Telescopic ring; 3. Installation mechanism; 31. Mounting plate; 32. Mounting column; 33. Snap plate; 34. Matching groove; 35. Connecting block; 36. Rotating block; 4. Sand table body. Detailed Implementation
[0031] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0032] like Figures 1-8 As shown, a simulation sand table device for road and bridge engineering design includes a base mechanism 1, connecting components 2, an installation mechanism 3, and a sand table body 4. The base mechanism 1 is fixed to a display platform, providing a stable support foundation for the sand table. The connecting components 2 are located at the four corners of the base mechanism 1, mainly used for dynamic simulation of water flow and for support functions. The installation mechanism 3 is positioned above the base mechanism 1, used to support the sand table body 4 and adjust its position. The sand table body 4, located above the installation mechanism 3, is the core area for simulating road and bridge engineering design.
[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, the connecting component 2 has an ingenious structural design, comprising a connecting block 21, a connecting column 22, a water inlet channel 23, a water outlet channel 24, a support spring 25, and a telescopic ring 26. The connecting block 21 is fixed at the four corners of the base mechanism 1, providing basic support for the installation of the connecting column 22. The connecting column 22 is vertically positioned in the center of the connecting block 21, and has an inlet channel 23 inside to simulate water flow into the sandbox. An outlet channel 24 is located on the outer side of the top of the connecting column 22 for water to exit the sandbox. The support spring 25 is installed between the connecting column 22 and the connecting block 21, adjusting the stability and flexibility of the overall structure through elastic deformation. The telescopic ring 26 is located above the support spring 25, further enhancing the system's adaptability and ensuring that the connecting component 2 maintains good functionality under different load conditions.
[0034] The staff can adjust the position of the sand table body 4 by lifting the mounting mechanism 3, rotating to the appropriate position, and then putting down the mounting mechanism 3. When the mounting mechanism 3 and the base mechanism 1 are separated, the water flow path formed between the connecting assembly 2 and the mounting column 32 is also disconnected. During use, the base mechanism 1 can supply water to the mounting mechanism 3, which can simulate the characteristics of river and other water resources on the sand table, making it more realistic. On the other hand, it can also cool the sand table body. Since the sand table body now uses many electronic components and lamp tubes to simulate the actual road and bridge engineering status, it will generate heat and affect work efficiency and shorten the service life. Water cooling can effectively solve this problem.
[0035] As shown in Figures 3-4 , the base mechanism 1 includes a base body 11, a matching clamping block 12, a positioning assembly 13, and a support block 14. The base body 11 is fixedly installed on the display stand to provide overall load bearing and support functions. The matching clamping block 12 is installed on the inner side of the base body 11, which realizes stable connection with other components and prevents structural loosening. The positioning assembly 13 is arranged at the middle position of the base body 11 to ensure the accuracy of installation and stable positioning of components, thereby improving the safety of the device. The support blocks 14 are evenly distributed around the positioning assembly 13, which can effectively enhance the support performance of the structure, disperse pressure, and prolong the service life of the device. This design can ensure the structural stability and installation convenience of the base mechanism 1, and adapt to different usage scenarios.
[0036] As shown in Figure 4 , the upper surface of the support block 14 is designed as an inner concave conical surface. The concave conical surface can effectively concentrate the supporting force at the center point, making the force more uniform, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the support and reducing structural deformation or damage caused by uneven force. Enhance component fixation: The design of the conical surface can form a more stable contact with the bottom surface of the supported component, reducing the possibility of sliding or displacement through shape self-locking. The inner concave conical surface has a certain guiding function, which helps to automatically align the position of the component during installation, improving the accuracy and efficiency of installation.
[0037] As shown in Figure 5As shown, the positioning assembly 13 includes a steering block 131, a sliding groove 132, a telescopic sleeve 133 and a telescopic spring 134. Specifically, the steering block 131 is located at the upper part of the positioning assembly 13, which provides a rotating adjustment function to meet different angle requirements, enhancing the adaptability and flexibility of the assembly. The sliding groove 132 is opened in the inner side of the steering block 131 at the central axis position, which guides other components to slide along the predetermined path, ensuring the accuracy of positioning and reducing the deviation in operation. The telescopic sleeve 133 is arranged at the lower part of the positioning assembly 13, which provides support function for up and down movement to meet the requirements of height adjustment. The telescopic spring 134 is installed inside the telescopic sleeve 133, which provides buffering and return function through elastic restoring force, effectively preventing the influence of vibration on the structure, improving the stability and durability of the assembly. This structural design not only realizes flexible positioning in multiple directions, but also guarantees the overall installation stability and operation reliability.
[0038] As shown in Figure 7 The installation mechanism 3 includes an installation plate 31, an installation column 32, a clamping plate 33, a matching groove 34, a connecting block 35 and a rotating block 36, and each component has compact structure and clear function. Specifically, the installation plate 31 is fixedly installed above the base mechanism 1, serving as the core bearing component of the entire installation mechanism 3, providing a stable support surface. The installation column 32 is located at the lower bottom surface of the installation plate 31 at the four corners, which disperses the support force to ensure the stability and uniform stress of the installation plate 31, suitable for different load requirements. The clamping plate 33 is arranged below the installation plate 31, which is designed to realize clamping connection with other components, facilitating quick assembly and disassembly operation. The matching groove 34 is ingeniously opened on the four side surfaces of the clamping plate 33, which is used in cooperation with external components to further enhance the firmness and reliability of the connection. The connecting block 35 is fixedly installed at the lower middle position of the installation plate 31, serving as the hub of the installation mechanism 3, and cooperates with the rotating block 36 to realize flexible angle adjustment function. The rotating block 36 is distributed around the connecting block 35, which meets different direction adjustment requirements through precise rotating design, making the entire installation mechanism 3 have higher flexibility and adaptability. This design not only has reasonable structure, but also has good stability and easy operation.
[0039] As shown in Figure 8 The installation column 32 is a hollow structure, which is arranged as a hollow structure to pass water flow. The cross-sectional shape of the installation column 32 is arranged as a symmetrical L shape, which can ensure the rapid passage of water flow.
[0040] As shown in Figure 7 The side surface of the rotating block 36 is provided with a plurality of freely rotating rolling balls, which rotate in the sliding groove 132 to reduce the friction force during rotation and ensure rapid rotation.
[0041] The bottom surface shape of the mounting column 32 and the shape of the telescopic ring 26 are set to be the same.
[0042] In the preliminary installation process, the user aligns the rotating block 36 with the positioning assembly 13, and after each matching groove 34 and matching block 12 are matched with each other, the user presses down to complete the installation, so that the rotating block 36 is clamped in the rotating block 36, the supporting block 14 and the connecting block 35 are matched with each other, the effect of point support is achieved, and the uniformity of the force of the base mechanism 1 is ensured.
[0043] An external water source is arranged below the base mechanism 1, the water source pumps water into the water inlet channel 23, and the water is in a sealed state due to the interception of the telescopic ring 26, and when the mounting mechanism 3 and the base mechanism 1 are combined, the mounting column 32 extrudes the telescopic ring 26 to overcome the elastic force of the supporting spring 25 and moves downward, and the water flow can enter the mounting column 32 from the water inlet channel 23 and the water outlet channel 24, thereby entering the inside of the mounting mechanism 3, and is used for cooling electronic components and simulating river and other geomorphic features.
[0044] When the direction of the sand table body 4 needs to be adjusted, the mounting mechanism 3 is lifted, the telescopic sleeve 133 moves upward, the required angle is rotated, and then the mounting mechanism 3 is lowered, at this time, the supporting block 14 and the connecting block 35 are in contact again, and the support is ensured.
[0045] The description herein is provided so that those with ordinary skill in the art can realize or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to the present disclosure will be apparent to those with ordinary skill in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be given the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
[0046] Although the present disclosure has been described in detail above with general description and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to the embodiments of the present disclosure, which are obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, these modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure are within the scope of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design, characterized in that, It includes base mechanism (1), communication assembly (2), installation mechanism (3) and sand table main body (4); The base mechanism (1) is installed on the display stand, the communication assembly (2) is installed at the four corners of the base mechanism (1), the installation mechanism (3) is installed on the upper surface of the base mechanism (1), and the sand table main body (4) is arranged on the upper surface of the installation mechanism (3); The communication assembly (2) comprises a communication block (21), a communication column (22), a water inlet flow channel (23), a water outlet flow channel (24), a supporting spring (25) and a telescopic ring (26); The communication block (21) is installed at the four corners of the base mechanism (1), the communication column (22) is arranged at the middle position of the communication block (21), the water inlet flow channel (23) is formed in the middle of the communication column (22), the water outlet flow channel (24) is formed on the outer side of the top of the communication column (22), the supporting spring (25) is installed in the middle region of the communication column (22) and the communication block (21), and the telescopic ring (26) is installed on the upper surface of the supporting spring (25).
2. The simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base mechanism (1) comprises a base body (11), a matching clamping block (12), a positioning assembly (13) and a supporting block (14); The base body (11) is installed on the display stand, the matching clamping block (12) is installed on the inner side of the base body, the positioning assembly (13) is installed in the middle of the base body, and the supporting block (14) is installed around the positioning assembly (13).
3. The simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the supporting block (14) is provided as an inner concave conical surface.
4. The simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (13) comprises a turning block (131), a sliding groove (132), a telescopic sleeve (133) and a telescopic spring (134); The turning block (131) is arranged as the upper part of the positioning assembly (13), the sliding groove (132) is formed in the middle axis position of the inner side of the turning block (131), the telescopic sleeve (133) is arranged as the lower part of the positioning assembly (13), and the telescopic spring (134) is installed in the inside of the telescopic sleeve (133).
5. The simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism (3) comprises an installation plate (31), an installation column (32), a clamping plate (33), a matching groove (34), a connecting block (35) and a rotating block (36); The installation plate (31) is installed on the upper surface of the base mechanism (1), the installation column (32) is installed at the four corners of the lower bottom surface of the installation plate (31), the clamping plate (33) is installed on the lower surface of the installation, the matching groove (34) is formed on the four side surfaces of the clamping plate (33), the connecting block (35) is installed on the lower surface of the installation plate (31) in the middle, and the rotating block (36) is arranged around the connecting block (35).
6. The simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design according to claim 5, characterized in that: The installation column (32) is a hollow structure, and the cross-sectional shape of the installation column (32) is provided as a symmetrical L shape.
7. The simulated sand table for road and bridge engineering design of claim 5, wherein: The side surface of the rotating block (36) is provided with a plurality of freely rotatable rolling balls.
8. The simulation sand table for road and bridge engineering design according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom surface shape of the installation column (32) and the shape of the telescopic ring (26) are provided as the same.