Automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration

By designing an automated exploration vehicle, employing lifting components to adjust the height of the moving wheels, and sealing components to protect the equipment, the problem of inconvenient movement of electrical exploration equipment was solved, thus achieving equipment stability and extended lifespan.

CN223791524UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13CHANGSHA KANGXU ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520598813.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-01

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Technical Problem

Existing electrical exploration equipment is large in size and inconvenient to move manually.

Method used

Design an automatic exploration vehicle, comprising a vehicle body, a potentiometer, a mobile power supply, a lifting assembly, and a sealing assembly. The lifting assembly adjusts the height of the moving wheels, and the sealing assembly protects the equipment, thereby achieving stable movement and protection of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable movement and protection of exploration equipment, improves the stability and service life of exploration vehicles, and meets the exploration needs in complex environments.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of geological exploration, particularly relates to an automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration, and provides the following scheme aiming at the problems that the existing exploration equipment is large in size and inconvenient to move due to manual lifting, the automatic exploration vehicle comprises a potential difference meter and a vehicle body, the potential difference meter is arranged in the vehicle body, and the potential difference meter is arranged in the vehicle body. A mobile power supply electrically connected with the potential difference meter is fixed in the vehicle body; the surface of the vehicle body is sleeved with a concentric-square-shaped frame, moving wheels used for driving the vehicle body to move are fixed to the four ends of the concentric-square-shaped frame, and a lifting assembly is arranged in the vehicle body and used for adjusting the heights of the four moving wheels. Electrodes are arranged in the four second grooves, the potentiometer and the four electrodes are electrically connected through connecting wires, through the design of the lifting assembly, the use state of the four moving wheels can be adjusted, the vehicle body can be driven to move when the vehicle touches the ground, and the vehicle body can be stably placed when the vehicle leaves the ground.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of geological exploration technology, and in particular to an automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration. Background Technology

[0002] Geological exploration is an investigation and research activity that uses various means and methods to explore and detect geology, determine suitable bearing strata, determine the foundation type based on the bearing capacity of the bearing strata, and calculate foundation parameters.

[0003] In the field of electrical exploration, traditional exploration methods often require manual carrying of exploration equipment to the site for measurement. The exploration equipment is large in size and is inconvenient to move manually. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing exploration equipment, which is bulky and requires manual handling, resulting in inconvenience. Therefore, this invention proposes an automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automated exploration vehicle for electrical exploration includes a potentiometer and further includes:

[0007] The vehicle body, wherein the potentiometer is installed inside the vehicle body, and a mobile power supply electrically connected to the potentiometer is fixed inside the vehicle body;

[0008] The vehicle body is fitted with a U-shaped frame, and each of the four ends of the U-shaped frame is fixed with a moving wheel for moving the vehicle body. The vehicle body is equipped with a lifting assembly for adjusting the height of the four moving wheels.

[0009] Four second grooves, each containing an electrode, the potentiometer and two of the electrodes are electrically connected by connecting wires, the power supply and the other two electrodes are electrically connected by connecting wires, each of the four second grooves contains a receiving cylinder, and a set of connecting components is provided between each of the four electrodes and the four receiving cylinders.

[0010] The surface of the vehicle body is provided with a sliding groove that communicates with four second grooves. A baffle frame slides in the sliding groove. The vehicle body is provided with a sealing assembly that works in conjunction with the lifting assembly. The sealing assembly is used to drive the baffle frame to seal the four second grooves.

[0011] In one possible design, the lifting assembly includes a first groove formed in the vehicle body, two limiting rods fixed in the first groove, the surfaces of the two limiting rods slidingly with the same threaded plate, an adjusting screw rotating in the first groove, the threaded plate being threadedly connected to the surface of the adjusting screw, a drive motor fixed at the top of the vehicle body, the drive motor being fixedly connected to the adjusting screw via a coupling, the drive motor being electrically connected to a mobile power supply, and a U-shaped frame fixed to the side end of the threaded plate.

[0012] In one possible design, the sealing assembly includes two connecting plates fixed to the top of the U-shaped frame, and the retaining frame is fixed between the two connecting plates.

[0013] In one possible design, a limiting plate is fixed to the surface of the vehicle body, and anti-slip pads are provided at the bottom of both the vehicle body and the limiting plate.

[0014] In one possible design, each of the connecting components includes an internal thread formed within the receiving cylinder, and a nut is fixed to the surface of the electrode, the nut being threadedly connected to the receiving cylinder.

[0015] In one possible design, each of the four electrodes has a screw ring fixed to its surface.

[0016] In this application, the vehicle body is moved by pushing it during use. The vehicle body moves by four moving wheels. After moving to the designated location, the drive motor is started to drive the adjusting screw to rotate. When the adjusting screw rotates, it drives the threaded plate to rise. The threaded plate drives the return frame to move upward. The return frame drives the four moving wheels to move upward. The four moving wheels follow the return frame to leave the ground, so that the vehicle body and the limiting plate are released from the ground, keeping the device stable.

[0017] When the U-shaped frame moves upward, it pushes the baffle frame to slide in the groove through two connecting plates. The sliding of the baffle frame exposes the four second grooves. Tightening the electrodes and nuts can remove the electrodes from the housing. The electrodes electrically connected to the mobile power supply are iron electrodes. These two iron electrodes are inserted into the ground at a distance to establish a stable electric field underground. The electrodes electrically connected to the potentiometer are copper electrodes. The two copper electrodes are driven into the ground between the two iron electrodes, and the potential difference between the two copper electrodes and the current intensity supplied to the two iron electrodes are observed through the potentiometer. The resistivity can be calculated based on the potential difference and current intensity. After use, the four electrodes are put back in storage, and the U-shaped frame drives the four moving wheels to move downward and re-contact the ground. The U-shaped frame drives the baffle frame through the connecting plates to re-seal the four second grooves.

[0018] Beneficial effects: In this utility model, the automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration can adjust the use status of the four moving wheels through the design of the lifting component. When it is on the ground, it can drive the vehicle body to move, and when it is off the ground, it can make the vehicle body stand stably.

[0019] In this utility model, the automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration, through the design of the sealing component, can effectively protect the electronic equipment inside the exploration vehicle from interference from the external environment, thereby improving the stability and service life of the exploration vehicle.

[0020] In this invention, the exploration vehicle has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and is safe and reliable. It can meet the exploration needs in complex environments and provides a new solution for the field of electrical exploration. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front perspective perspective view of an automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a first partial cross-sectional view of an automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a second partial cross-sectional view of an automatic exploration vehicle for electrical exploration proposed in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Vehicle body; 2. Power bank; 3. Potentiometer; 4. Drive motor; 5. Slide groove; 6. Baffle; 7. Connecting plate; 8. U-shaped frame; 9. Moving wheel; 10. Limiting plate; 11. First groove; 12. Adjusting screw; 13. Limiting rod; 14. Threaded plate; 15. Second groove; 16. Receiving cylinder; 17. Electrode; 18. Nut; 19. Tightening ring; 20. Connecting wire. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0026] Example 1: Refer to Figures 1-3 An automated exploration vehicle for electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) is disclosed. This vehicle, used in the field of geological exploration technology, includes a vehicle body 1. Inside the vehicle body 1, a potentiometer 3 is securely mounted. The potentiometer 3 is identical to that in patent publication number CN219715774U and is used for potential difference measurement in ERT. A mobile power supply 2 is also fixed inside the vehicle body 1 to provide power to the potentiometer 3 and other electronic equipment.

[0027] On the surface of the vehicle body 1, a U-shaped frame 8 is securely fitted, with four wheels 9 mounted at each end. These wheels 9 are made of high-strength, wear-resistant material to ensure the exploration vehicle's stability on various terrains. To adjust the height of the four wheels 9, a lifting assembly is installed inside the vehicle body 1. This lifting assembly includes a first groove 11 formed within the vehicle body 1, in which two limiting rods 13 are installed, along with a threaded plate 14 that can slide along the limiting rods 13. An adjusting screw 12 also rotates within the first groove 11, and the threaded plate 14 is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw 12. A drive motor 4 is mounted at the top of the vehicle body 1, and is fixedly connected to the adjusting screw 12 via a coupling, thereby driving the threaded plate 14 to move up and down along the limiting rods 13. The U-shaped frame 8 is fixedly connected to the side end of the threaded plate 14. Therefore, when the threaded plate 14 moves, the U-shaped frame 8 and its moving wheel 9 will also move up and down accordingly. When the moving wheel 9 moves upward, it does not contact the ground and can be stably prevented. When the moving wheel 9 moves downward, it contacts the ground and can move.

[0028] Four second recesses 15 are formed at the four corners of the vehicle body 1, and an electrode 17 is installed in each second recess 15 for driving the exploration vehicle to steer or perform other operations. The potentiometer 3 is electrically connected to two of the electrodes 17 via connecting wires 20, and the mobile power supply 2 is electrically connected to the other two electrodes 17 via connecting wires 20. A receiving cylinder 16 is fixed in each of the four second recesses 15, and a set of connecting components is provided between each of the four electrodes 17 and the four receiving cylinders 16. To ensure stable installation of the electrodes 17, a receiving cylinder 16 is fixed in each second recess 15, and the electrode 17 is fixed in the receiving cylinder 16 by a set of connecting components. This set of connecting components includes an internal thread formed in the receiving cylinder 16 and a nut 18 fixed to the surface of the electrode 17. The nut 18 is threadedly connected to the receiving cylinder 16, achieving a secure installation of the electrode 17. For easy disassembly and maintenance, a screw ring 19 is also fixed to the surface of each electrode 17.

[0029] Example 2: Refer to Figures 1-3 An improvement upon Embodiment 1 is made as follows: To protect electronic devices such as the electrode 17 from interference from the external environment, a sliding groove 5 communicating with four second grooves 15 is formed on the surface of the vehicle body 1, and a retaining frame 6 is slidably installed within the sliding groove 5. When protection of the electrode 17 is required, the retaining frame 6 can be slid to cover the opening of the second groove 15. To drive the movement of the retaining frame 6, a set of sealing components that cooperate with the lifting assembly is provided inside the vehicle body 1. In this embodiment, the sealing assembly includes two connecting plates 7 fixed to the top of the U-shaped frame 8, and the retaining frame 6 is fixed between these two connecting plates 7. When the lifting assembly drives the U-shaped frame 8 to move up and down, the connecting plates 7 and the retaining frame 6 also move accordingly, thereby sealing or opening the second groove 15.

[0030] To ensure the stability of the exploration vehicle during use, a limiting plate 10 is fixed to the surface of the vehicle body 1 to restrict the movement range of the exploration vehicle. At the same time, anti-slip pads are provided at the bottom of both the vehicle body 1 and the limiting plate 10 to improve the anti-slip performance of the exploration vehicle on slopes or slippery surfaces.

[0031] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the drive motor 4 and the mobile power supply 2 are commonplace and are all conventional methods or common knowledge. They will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated exploration vehicle for electrical exploration, comprising a potentiometer (3), characterized in that, Also includes: The vehicle body (1) has a potentiometer (3) installed inside the vehicle body (1) and a mobile power supply (2) that is electrically connected to the potentiometer (3) is fixed inside the vehicle body (1). The surface of the vehicle body (1) is fitted with a spiral frame (8), and each of the four ends of the spiral frame (8) is fixed with a moving wheel (9) for moving the vehicle body (1). A set of lifting components is provided inside the vehicle body (1), and the lifting components are used to adjust the height of the four moving wheels (9). Four second grooves (15) are provided, each of the four second grooves (15) is provided with an electrode (17), the potentiometer (3) and two of the electrodes (17) are electrically connected by connecting wires (20), the mobile power supply (2) and the other two electrodes (17) are electrically connected by connecting wires (20), each of the four second grooves (15) is fixed with a receiving cylinder (16), and a set of connecting components is provided between the four electrodes (17) and the four receiving cylinders (16); The surface of the vehicle body (1) is provided with a sliding groove (5) that communicates with four second grooves (15). A baffle (6) slides in the sliding groove (5). The vehicle body (1) is provided with a sealing assembly that works in conjunction with the lifting assembly. The sealing assembly is used to drive the baffle (6) to seal the four second grooves (15).

2. An automated exploration vehicle for electrical resistivity tomography as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a first groove (11) opened in the vehicle body (1), two limiting rods (13) are fixed in the first groove (11), the surfaces of the two limiting rods (13) are slidably covered by the same threaded plate (14), an adjusting screw (12) is rotatably mounted in the first groove (11), the threaded plate (14) is threadedly connected to the surface of the adjusting screw (12), a drive motor (4) is fixed at the top of the vehicle body (1), the drive motor (4) is fixedly connected to the adjusting screw (12) through a coupling, the drive motor (4) is electrically connected to the mobile power supply (2), and the U-shaped frame (8) is fixed to the side end of the threaded plate (14).

3. An automated exploration vehicle for electrical resistivity tomography as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing assembly includes two connecting plates (7) fixed to the top of the U-shaped frame (8), and the baffle (6) is fixed between the two connecting plates (7).

4. An automated exploration vehicle for electrical resistivity tomography as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A limiting plate (10) is fixed to the surface of the vehicle body (1), and anti-slip pads are provided at the bottom of both the vehicle body (1) and the limiting plate (10).

5. An automated exploration vehicle for electrical resistivity tomography according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Each of the connecting components includes an internal thread formed in the receiving cylinder (16), and a nut (18) is fixed to the surface of the electrode (17), the nut (18) and the receiving cylinder (16) being threadedly connected.

6. An automated exploration vehicle for electrical resistivity tomography as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the four electrodes (17) has a screw ring (19) fixed to its surface.

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  • Geological electrical prospecting device

    CN219715774U