Stem flow collecting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of stem flow collection, and discloses a stem flow collection device which comprises a water collection tank, a tightening belt, a sealing layer, a communicating pipe, a water collection bucket and a fixing support. The side walls of the water collecting grooves can make contact with the surface of a trunk in an attached mode, and the water collecting grooves can abut against the trunk end to end around the circumference of the trunk. The sealing layer is used for sealing a joint formed by abutting the head and the tail of the water collecting tank; a plurality of tightening belts are arranged on the water collecting tank; the tightening belt is used for tightening so as to apply a radial extrusion force to the water collecting tank, so that the water collecting tank is tightly attached to the trunk, and the water collecting tank is fixed to the trunk; a water outlet is formed in the tank bottom of the water collecting tank; the communicating pipe is used for communicating the water outlet with the water collecting bucket; the water collecting bucket is fixed to the ground through the fixing support. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the damage to trees caused by the arrangement of the runoff collecting device can be avoided, and the accuracy of stem flow collection is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tree trunk runoff collection technology, specifically to a tree trunk runoff collection device. Background Technology

[0002] Tree trunk runoff refers to the runoff formed when a portion of rainfall is diverted from the canopy to the tree trunk and flows to the ground due to the interception effect of the forest canopy. Long-term observation of the water environment of forest ecosystems is of great significance for revealing the water conservation function of the ecosystem, soil and water conservation, and its impact on the hydrological cycle. Tree trunk runoff is one of the long-term observation indicators of the water environment of forest ecosystems.

[0003] Existing trunk runoff collection devices primarily use flexible rubber tubing and nails. A partially longitudinally cut section of tubing is spirally wound around a trunk whose bark has been smoothed, and then nailed to the trunk to ensure the tubing adheres tightly to the bark surface, thus stabilizing the device for runoff collection. However, while this method provides good collection results in the short term, it severely damages the plant's stem tissue. As the callus tissue thickens, localized cracking occurs at the point where the tubing meets the bark. Furthermore, aging of the longitudinally cut tubing can cause the opening to shrink, leading to runoff leakage and causing the monitored data to mismatch with actual conditions, thus affecting the accuracy of the data. Additionally, damage to the nails can attract pests and diseases, resulting in poor plant growth or even death. Therefore, this invention proposes a trunk runoff collection device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a tree trunk runoff collection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the tree trunk runoff collection device proposed in this utility model includes a water collection trough, tightening straps, a sealing layer, a connecting pipe, a water collection bucket, and a fixed support. The sidewalls of the water collection trough can fit in close contact with the tree trunk surface, and the water collection trough can abut against the tree trunk from end to end. The sealing layer is used to seal the joints where the water collection trough abuts against the tree trunk. Multiple tightening straps are provided on the water collection trough. The tightening straps are used to tighten the water collection trough to apply radial pressure, thereby making the water collection trough fit tightly against the tree trunk and fixing the water collection trough to the tree trunk. A water outlet is opened at the bottom of the water collection trough. The connecting pipe is used to connect the water outlet and the water collection bucket. The water collection bucket is fixed to the ground by the fixed support.

[0006] Preferably, the water collection trough includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate; one side of the first plate is used to adhere to the surface of the tree trunk; one end of the second plate is connected to the side of the first plate opposite to the surface of the tree trunk, and the other end of the second plate is connected to the third plate; the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate enclose a receiving space for collecting tree trunk runoff.

[0007] Preferably, a first groove is formed on the upper part of the side of the first plate facing away from the tree trunk surface; a second groove is formed on the lower part of the side of the first plate facing away from the tree trunk surface; the first groove and the second groove are parallel to each other; when the water collection troughs are joined end to end, the two ends of the first groove are connected to each other and face each other, and the two ends of the second groove are connected to each other and face each other; the tightening band includes a first tightening band and a second tightening band; the first tightening band is disposed in the first groove; the second tightening band is disposed in the second groove.

[0008] Preferably, the third plate has a third groove on the side opposite to the first plate; when the water collection trough is in contact with each other, the two ends of the third groove are connected to each other and face each other; the tightening belt also includes a third tightening belt; the third tightening belt is disposed in the third groove.

[0009] Preferably, the sidewall of the first plate facing away from the trunk surface is provided with an inclined surface, which is located above the second plate.

[0010] Preferably, the third plate includes a first part and a second part; one end of the first part is vertically connected to the second plate, and the other end of the first part is obliquely connected to the second part, so that the end of the receiving space away from the second plate is a narrow opening; the third slot is formed in the first part.

[0011] Preferably, a strainer is provided on one side of the water outlet, and the strainer is located within the receiving space; the strainer is conical; the larger end of the strainer is connected to the water outlet.

[0012] Preferably, a first connector is provided at the end of the water outlet away from the strainer; a second connector is provided at the top of the water collection tank; the first connector and the second connector are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting pipe; both the first connector and the second connector are quick-release connectors.

[0013] Preferably, the fixed bracket includes a receiving part and a plurality of support rods evenly arranged around the receiving part in a circumferential direction; the support rods are perpendicular to the receiving part; the bottom of the support rods is a pointed tip; there are at least 3 support rods; the water collection bucket is placed on the receiving part and the water collection bucket is located between the plurality of support rods.

[0014] Preferably, the end of the support rod away from the tip is provided with a threaded hole; the water collection tank includes a plurality of connecting rings evenly arranged along the circumference of the tank body and a plurality of locking members corresponding one-to-one with the connecting rings; the number of connecting rings is the same as that of the support rods, and they correspond one-to-one; the connecting ring is used to fit into the corresponding support rod; the ring wall of the connecting ring has a through hole; the through hole is directly opposite the threaded hole; the locking member is used to pass through the through hole and be threadedly connected to the threaded hole to fix the water collection tank to the fixed bracket.

[0015] In the technical solution of this utility model, Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the tree trunk runoff collection device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the tree trunk runoff collection device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A of the tree trunk runoff collection device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point B of the tree trunk runoff collection device of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0022] 1-Water collection tank; 11-First plate; 12-Second plate; 13-Third plate; 14-First trough; 15-Third trough; 16-Second trough; 17-Outlet; 18-Strainer; 2-First tightening band; 3-Third tightening band; 4-Second tightening band; 5-Sealing layer; 6-First connector; 7-Connecting pipe; 8-Second connector; 9-Water collection bucket; 91-Transparent scale plate; 92-Handle; 93-Connecting ring; 94-Locking component; 10-Fixed bracket.

[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0026] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] This utility model proposes a tree trunk runoff collection device.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4The tree trunk runoff collection device includes a water collection trough 1, tightening straps, a sealing layer 5, a connecting pipe 7, a water collection bucket 9, and a fixing bracket 10. The sidewalls of the water collection trough 1 can fit in close contact with the tree trunk surface, and the water collection trough 1 can abut against the tree trunk from end to end. The sealing layer 5 is used to seal the joints where the water collection trough 1 abuts against the tree trunk. Multiple tightening straps are provided on the water collection trough 1. The tightening straps are used to tighten the water collection trough 1 to apply radial pressure, thereby making the water collection trough 1 fit tightly against the tree trunk and fixing the water collection trough 1 to the tree trunk. An outlet 17 is opened at the bottom of the water collection trough 1. The connecting pipe 7 is used to connect the outlet 17 and the water collection bucket 9. The water collection bucket 9 is fixed to the ground by the fixing bracket 10.

[0031] In the technical solution of this utility model, the water collection trough 1 can be tightly attached to the tree trunk surface by the tightening strap and fixed to the tree trunk. The water collection trough 1 can be connected end to end around the circumference of the tree trunk. Therefore, by selecting the length of the water collection trough 1 according to the circumference of the tree trunk, it can form a runoff collection device around the tree trunk, and the tree trunk runoff can flow into the water collection trough 1 along the tree trunk. Since the water collection trough 1 is tightly attached to and fixed to the tree trunk by the squeezing force of the tightening strap, the squeezing strap does not directly contact the tree trunk, and there is no need to set other fixing devices. The installation is simple and convenient, and damage to the tree trunk can be avoided. Moreover, the water collection trough 1 is close to the tree trunk, and the sealing layer 5 is provided at the joint where the ends of the water collection trough 1 are connected. Therefore, the loss of tree trunk runoff can be prevented, and the accuracy of tree trunk runoff collection can be improved. The water collection bucket 9 is fixed to the ground by the fixing bracket 10, which can ensure the stability of the water collection bucket 9 and prevent it from tipping over. In summary, the technical solution proposed in this utility model can avoid damage to trees caused by setting up runoff collection devices and improve the accuracy of trunk runoff collection.

[0032] Specifically, the water collection trough 1 is flexible and can adapt to the shape of the tree trunk. In this embodiment, the water collection trough 1 is a silicone trough; the tightening strap is a strap with a tension adjustment buckle to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the water collection trough 1; the sealing layer 5 can be a waterproof sealing strip / tape, and in some embodiments, it can also be glass glue; the connecting pipe 7 is a flexible hose.

[0033] Furthermore, a transparent scale plate 91 is provided on the body of the water collection bucket 9 for observing the water level in the water collection bucket 9; handles 92 are provided on both sides of the body of the water collection bucket 9 for moving the water collection bucket 9.

[0034] Furthermore, the water collection bucket 9 is equipped with an anti-theft device to prevent its loss. Specifically, the anti-theft device is an anti-theft chain, with one end connected to the body of the water collection bucket 9 and the other end connected to the tree trunk.

[0035] Preferably, the water collection trough 1 includes a first plate 11, a second plate 12, and a third plate 13; one side of the first plate 11 is used to adhere to the surface of the tree trunk; one end of the second plate 12 is connected to the side of the first plate 11 facing away from the surface of the tree trunk, and the other end of the second plate 12 is connected to the third plate 13; the first plate 11, the second plate 12, and the third plate 13 enclose a receiving space for receiving tree trunk runoff.

[0036] Specifically, the height of the first plate 11 is greater than the height of the third plate 13 to facilitate the installation of the tightening strap; the tightening strap compresses the first plate 11 to make the water collection trough 1 fit tightly against the tree trunk and fix it to the tree trunk; there are at least two tightening straps, which are respectively installed on the upper and lower parts of the first plate 11.

[0037] Preferably, a first groove 14 is formed on the upper part of the side of the first plate 11 facing away from the tree trunk surface; a second groove 16 is formed on the lower part of the side of the first plate 11 facing away from the tree trunk surface; the first groove 14 and the second groove 16 are parallel to each other; when the water collection trough 1 is joined end to end, the two ends of the first groove 14 are connected to each other and face each other, and the two ends of the second groove 16 are connected to each other and face each other; the tightening band includes a first tightening band 2 and a second tightening band 4; the first tightening band 2 is disposed in the first groove 14; the second tightening band 4 is disposed in the second groove 16.

[0038] The first tightening strap 2 and the second tightening strap 4 are used to fix the water collection tank 1. Specifically, the first groove 14 is located above the third plate 13, and the second groove 16 is located below the second plate 12; both the first groove 14 and the second groove 16 are perpendicular to the sealing layer 5.

[0039] Preferably, a third groove 15 is provided on the side of the third plate 13 opposite to the first plate 11; when the water collection tank 1 is in contact end to end, the two ends of the third groove 15 are connected to each other and face each other; the tightening belt also includes a third tightening belt 3; the third tightening belt 3 is disposed in the third groove 15.

[0040] The third tightening band 3 is used to prevent the third plate 13 from tipping over. Specifically, the third groove 15 is provided in the middle of the third plate 13; the first groove 14, the second groove 16 and the third groove 15 are parallel to each other.

[0041] Furthermore, the first groove 14, the second groove 16, and the third groove 15 have the same width, and the width is not less than 1 cm. The first tightening band 2, the second tightening band 4, and the third tightening band 3 have the same width, and are slightly smaller than the width of the first groove 14.

[0042] Preferably, the sidewall of the first plate 11 facing away from the trunk surface is provided with an inclined surface, which is located above the second plate 12.

[0043] The slope is designed to facilitate the flow of tree trunk runoff into the receiving space. Specifically, the upper part of the slope is inclined towards the side closer to the tree trunk surface.

[0044] Preferably, the third plate 13 includes a first part and a second part; one end of the first part is vertically connected to the second plate 12, and the other end of the first part is obliquely connected to the second part, so that the end of the receiving space away from the second plate 12 is a narrow opening; the third groove 15 is formed in the first part.

[0045] The second part is tilted to prevent fallen leaves from falling into the receiving space. Specifically, the upper part of the second part is tilted towards the side closer to the tree trunk surface.

[0046] Preferably, a strainer 18 is provided on one side of the outlet 17, and the strainer 18 is located within the receiving space; the strainer 18 is conical; the larger end of the strainer 18 is connected to the outlet 17.

[0047] A conical strainer is used to prevent the outlet 17 from being blocked by debris. Specifically, the strainer 18 is detachably connected to the outlet 17. Furthermore, the outlet 17 is provided with an inclined angle to facilitate the flow of water into the outlet 17.

[0048] Preferably, a first connector 6 is provided at the end of the outlet 17 away from the strainer 18; a second connector 8 is provided at the top of the water collection tank 9; the first connector 6 and the second connector 8 are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting pipe 7; both the first connector 6 and the second connector 8 are quick-release connectors. Specifically, the quick-release connector can be a push-in quick-release connector or a compression fitting quick-release connector to facilitate connection and disassembly with the connecting pipe 7.

[0049] Preferably, the fixing bracket 10 includes a receiving part and a plurality of support rods evenly arranged around the receiving part; the support rods are perpendicular to the receiving part; the bottom of the support rods is a pointed tip; there are at least three support rods; the water collection tank 9 is placed on the receiving part, and the water collection tank 9 is located between the plurality of support rods. The support rods can be driven into the ground for fixation. In this embodiment, there are four support rods.

[0050] Preferably, the end of the support rod away from the tip is provided with a threaded hole; the water collection tank 9 includes a plurality of connecting rings evenly arranged along the circumference of the tank body and a plurality of locking members corresponding one-to-one with the connecting rings; the number of connecting rings is the same as that of the support rods, and they correspond one-to-one; the connecting ring is used to fit into the corresponding support rod; the ring wall of the connecting ring is provided with a through hole; the through hole is directly opposite the threaded hole; the locking member is used to pass through the through hole and be threadedly connected to the threaded hole to fix the water collection tank 9 to the fixing bracket 10.

[0051] Specifically, the locking component includes a screw and a knob disposed at one end of the screw and coaxial with the screw; the screw is provided with an external thread that engages with the threaded hole; the knob is a cross knob.

[0052] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the concept of this utility model and the contents of the specification and drawings of this utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A trunk flow collection device, characterized by The utility model provides a tree trunk water collecting device, which comprises a water collecting tank (1), tightening belts, a sealing layer (5), a communication pipe (7), a water collecting bucket (9) and a fixing support (10), the sidewall of the water collecting tank (1) can be in close contact with the surface of a tree trunk, and the water collecting tank (1) can abut against each other around the circumference of the tree trunk, the sealing layer (5) is used for sealing the joint of the water collecting tank (1) abutting against each other, a plurality of tightening belts are arranged on the water collecting tank (1), the tightening belts are used for tightening to apply radial extrusion force to the water collecting tank (1), so that the water collecting tank (1) is tightly attached to the tree trunk and fixed to the tree trunk, a water outlet (17) is formed in the bottom of the water collecting tank (1), the communication pipe (7) is used for connecting the water outlet (17) and the water collecting bucket (9), and the water collecting bucket (9) is fixed to the ground through the fixing support (10).

2. A tree trunk flow collection device according to claim 1, characterised in that, The water collecting tank (1) comprises a first plate (11), a second plate (12) and a third plate (13), one side of the first plate (11) is used for being closely attached to the surface of a tree trunk, one end of the second plate (12) is connected to the side of the first plate (11) away from the surface of the tree trunk, and the opposite end of the second plate (12) is connected to the third plate (13), and the first plate (11), the second plate (12) and the third plate (13) enclose a storage space for storing runoff of the tree trunk.

3. A tree trunk flow collection device according to claim 2, characterised in that, A first groove (14) is formed in the upper part of the side of the first plate (11) away from the surface of the tree trunk, a second groove (16) is formed in the lower part of the side of the first plate (11) away from the surface of the tree trunk, the first groove (14) and the second groove (16) are parallel to each other, when the water collecting tank (1) abuts against each other, the two ends of the first groove (14) are in communication and face each other, and the two ends of the second groove (16) are in communication and face each other, the tightening belts comprise first tightening belts (2) and second tightening belts (4), the first tightening belts (2) are arranged in the first groove (14), and the second tightening belts (4) are arranged in the second groove (16).

4. A trunk flow collection device according to claim 3, characterised in that, A third groove (15) is formed in the side of the third plate (13) away from the first plate (11), when the water collecting tank (1) abuts against each other, the two ends of the third groove (15) are in communication and face each other, the tightening belts further comprise third tightening belts (3), and the third tightening belts (3) are arranged in the third groove (15).

5. The tree trunk flow collection device of claim 2, wherein, The sidewall of the first plate (11) away from the surface of the tree trunk is provided with an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is located above the second plate (12).

6. The stemflow harvesting device according to claim 4, characterized in that The third plate (13) comprises a first part and a second part, one end of the first part is connected to the second plate (12) perpendicularly, the opposite end of the first part is connected to the second part obliquely, so that the end of the storage space away from the second plate (12) is a narrow opening, and the third groove (15) is formed in the first part.

7. The stemflow harvesting device according to claim 2, characterized in that The water outlet (17) is provided with a mesh (18) on one side, and the mesh (18) is located in the receiving space; the mesh (18) is conical; the large end of the mesh (18) is connected to the water outlet (17).

8. A stemflow harvesting device according to claim 7, characterised in that, The water outlet (17) is provided with a first joint (6) away from the mesh (18); the top of the water collecting barrel (9) is provided with a second joint (8); the first joint (6) and the second joint (8) are respectively communicated with both ends of the communication pipe (7); the first joint (6) and the second joint (8) are quick release joints.

9. The stemflow harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixed support (10) comprises a receiving part and a plurality of support rods uniformly arranged around the receiving part; the support rods are perpendicular to the receiving part; the bottom of the support rod is a sharp end; the support rod is at least 3; the water collecting barrel (9) is placed in the receiving part, and the water collecting barrel (9) is located between a plurality of support rods.

10. A stemflow harvesting device according to claim 9, characterised in that, The end of the support rod away from the sharp end is provided with a threaded hole; the water collecting barrel (9) comprises a plurality of connecting rings uniformly arranged along the barrel body and a plurality of locking members corresponding to the connecting rings; the number of connecting rings and support rods is consistent, and they correspond one by one; the connecting ring is used for sleeving the corresponding support rod; the ring wall of the connecting ring is provided with a through hole; the through hole is opposite to the threaded hole; The locking member is used for penetrating the through hole and being threadedly connected with the threaded hole, so as to fix the water collecting barrel (9) to the fixed support (10).

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