Settlement observation point structure

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model generally relates to the technical field of oil storage tank settlement observation, in particular to a settlement observation point structure. The settlement observation point structure is characterized in that the settlement observation point structure comprises an embedded box used for being embedded in an observation object, and the embedded box comprises a box main body provided with a mounting hole and a box cover used for covering the box main body; the observation part comprises a mounting part and an observation part, the mounting part is mounted and fixed in the observation object through the mounting hole, the observation part is provided with an observation target, the observation part is hinged to the mounting part, and the observation part can rotate relative to the mounting part to a first position where the observation target is exposed out of the embedded box; and the observation part can also rotate to a second position accommodated in the box main body relative to the mounting part. When observation is needed, the observation target is exposed, and when observation is not needed, the observation target is stored, so that deviation or deformation caused by exposure of the observation target is avoided, and the service life of the observation point structure is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to the field of oil storage tank settlement observation technology, and specifically to the structure of settlement observation points. Background Technology

[0002] Settlement monitoring points are used for settling observations of building foundations, power plants, factories, high-speed railways, oil storage tanks, and other structures. These points typically employ an L-shaped structure and are installed on the building structure's surface by drilling. This exposed installation method makes the monitoring points susceptible to deformation or damage from external forces, affecting measurement accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a settlement observation point structure designed to address one or more of the problems described above, as well as other potential problems.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the disclosure, a settlement observation point structure is provided, characterized in that it includes: a pre-embedded box for pre-embedding in an observation object, the pre-embedded box including a box body with mounting holes and a box cover for covering the box body; and an observation component including a mounting part fixed in the observation object through the mounting holes and an observation part having an observation target, the observation part being hinged to the mounting part, the observation part being rotatable relative to the mounting part to a first position where the observation target is exposed outside the pre-embedded box, and the observation part being rotatable relative to the mounting part to a second position where it is housed within the box body.

[0005] In some embodiments, the mounting hole penetrates the bottom surface of the box body, and one end of the mounting part passes through the mounting hole and is fixed to the object being observed, while the other end of the mounting part is hinged to the observation part.

[0006] In some embodiments, the box body includes a first limiting structure, and the observation member includes a second limiting structure corresponding to the first limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure cooperate to limit the observation member in the circumferential direction of the mounting hole.

[0007] In some embodiments, the end of the mounting part that is hinged to the observation part is provided with a first rotational friction surface for fitting with the observation part, and the end of the observation part that is hinged to the mounting part is provided with a second rotational friction surface that matches the first rotational friction surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, the observation part is provided with a rotation limiter near the mounting part.

[0009] In some embodiments, within the rotation plane of the observation section, the observation target is disposed on one side of the observation section, and the rotation limiting member is disposed on the other side of the observation section opposite to the observation target.

[0010] In some embodiments, the observation unit further includes a gripping operation area.

[0011] In some embodiments, the box cover includes: a panel for connection to the box body, the panel having an observation window extending through the panel; and a cover plate for mounting on the panel to close or open the observation window.

[0012] In some embodiments, the observation element is made of stainless steel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the lid is made of stainless steel. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of embodiments of the present disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation.

[0015] Figure 1 A perspective view of a settlement point observation structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing an observation element mounted and fixed via mounting holes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided.

[0017] Figure 3 Show Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the structure along the AA direction.

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the installation of the observation section and the mounting section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided.

[0019] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the observation section rotating relative to the mounting section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided.

[0020] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the embedded box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0021] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the observation unit in a first position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the observation unit in a second position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] In the various figures, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0025] In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, the term "comprising" and similar terms should be understood as open-ended inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The terms "first", "second", etc., may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

[0026] As mentioned earlier, in the existing L-shaped settlement observation points, holes are first drilled at the installation location, and then the installation end of the settlement observation point is fixed into the hole using anchoring adhesive, ensuring that the observation target on the observation point is vertically upward. After fixing, a mark is affixed next to the settlement observation point for easy observation and protection. During observation, a suspended steel ruler is used, with the bottom of the ruler aligned with the edge of the settlement point observation mark, ensuring the horizontal bubble in the middle of the ruler is centered. Therefore, the end of the observation point structure with the observation target is always exposed to the external environment. On the one hand, it is easily affected by external forces, causing displacement or deformation, affecting the detection accuracy; on the other hand, it is easily affected by the external environment, becoming weathered and rusted. Since the other end is fixed in the concrete wall outside the tank, replacement is difficult.

[0027] To address this, this disclosure provides a settlement observation point structure that exposes the observation target when observation is needed and retracts it for protection when observation is not required. This avoids displacement or deformation caused by the exposed observation target, extending the service life of the observation point structure. The principle of the settlement observation point structure according to this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 The settlement observation point structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. For example... Figure 1As shown, the settlement point observation structure 10 includes a pre-embedded box 100 and an observation element 200. The pre-embedded box 100 is used to be pre-embedded on the surface of buildings such as power plants, factories, high-speed railways, and oil storage tanks that require settlement observation. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the observation object can be an oil storage tank, and the pre-embedded box can be pre-embedded in the concrete of the foundation ring wall of the oil storage tank. The pre-embedded box 100 includes a box body 110 with mounting holes. The box body can be a square box, a round box, or other semi-enclosed structure of special shape made of plastic. For example, the top of the box body is designed as an opening or open space. During pre-embedding, the opening or open space of the box body 110 is embedded outward in the foundation ring wall concrete, and the edge of the opening of the box body is flush with the surrounding concrete, so that a space is formed inside the box body 110 that is recessed towards the concrete ring wall. After the main body 110 of the box is embedded in the concrete, a hole can be drilled in the concrete wall protruding from the mounting hole at the mounting hole location to fix the observation element 200 to the observation object (i.e., the oil storage tank or the concrete ring wall of the oil storage tank). When the foundation of the oil storage tank settles, the embedded box and the observation element embedded in the concrete ring wall will also settle. By observing the height change of the settlement point structure, the foundation settlement of the oil storage tank can be known. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the observation element 200 includes an installation part 210 that passes through the mounting hole and is fixed to the concrete wall protruding at the mounting hole location, and an observation part 220 with an observation target. The installation part 210 can be any structure with a certain length, such as a rod or plate, so that it can pass through the mounting hole and be fixed in the concrete wall. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the installation part 210 can be fixed by filling the gap between the installation part 210 and the concrete wall with anchoring adhesive. In this way, the observation component 200 is fixed in the mounting hole and also in the recessed space of the box body 110 embedded in the concrete wall, thus preventing the observation component from being exposed to the concrete ring wall of the oil storage tank and avoiding damage from impact. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, an observation target as a settlement observation target is fixed on the observation part 220. The observation part 220 can be hinged to the mounting part 210, so that the observation part 220 can rotate relative to the fixing part fixed in the mounting hole, realizing the folding and unfolding of the observation component 200. The observation part 220 can rotate relative to the mounting part 210, so that when the observation component 200 is unfolded (i.e., when the observation part is in the first position), the observation target on the observation part is exposed outside the embedded box 110 and on the surface of the concrete ring wall of the oil storage tank, which facilitates the observation operation during settlement observation. The observation unit 220 can also rotate in the opposite direction to the mounting unit 210, so that when the observation component 200 is folded (i.e. when the observation unit is in the second position), the observation target and the entire observation component are stored in the box body 110 of the pre-embedded box, and thus can be protected by the box body to prevent damage.

[0029] In this way, the settlement observation point structure provided in this disclosure can expose the observation target when observation is needed and retract it for protection when observation is not needed. This avoids displacement or deformation caused by the observation target being exposed, and extends the service life of the observation point structure. At the same time, the embedded box is embedded in the observation object and does not protrude from the surface of the observation object, making it more aesthetically pleasing.

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing an observation element mounted and fixed via mounting holes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided. Figure 2 As shown, the mounting hole 111 can be located on any side or bottom surface of the box body 110. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, to facilitate drilling and filling, the mounting hole 111 is located on the bottom surface of the box body 110 facing the opening. The mounting hole 111 penetrates the bottom of the box body 110. When drilling is required in the concrete exposed at the mounting hole location, the drilling direction is perpendicular to the outer peripheral surface of the concrete ring wall, providing a larger drilling operating space. Figure 3 Show Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the middle structure along the AA direction, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, in one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the mounting portion 210 of the observation element can be a rod-shaped structure. One end of the rod passes through a mounting hole and is fixed to a drilled hole in the concrete ring wall by anchoring adhesive. The other end of the rod is hinged to the observation portion 220 of the observation element. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the main body of the observation portion 220 can also be a rod-shaped structure, with an observation target 221 fixed to one side of the rod. The observation target is typically a smoothly polished spherical surface, facilitating measurement in conjunction with a leveling rod. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the mounting portion 210 and the observation portion 220 are connected by a connecting member 230 that passes through them, achieving a hinged connection. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the installation of the observation section and the mounting section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, as follows: Figure 4As shown, in one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the end of the mounting part 210 that is hinged to the observation part 220 is provided with a insertion groove 211, and the end of the observation part 220 that is hinged to the mounting part 210 is provided with an insertion strip 223. The insertion strip 223 is inserted into the insertion groove 221, and then connected by a connector that passes through the insertion strip 223 and the insertion groove 211 to achieve the hinge connection between the mounting part 210 and the observation part 220. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the box body 110 includes a first limiting structure, and the observation member 200 includes a second limiting structure corresponding to the first limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure cooperate to limit the observation member 200 in the circumferential direction of the mounting hole 111, preventing it from deflecting and changing the orientation of the observation target. For example, the first limiting structure can be a guide groove or guide rail provided on the inner walls of both sides of the box body or the inner wall of the mounting hole. The second limiting structure can be a slider or slide bar that can move along the guide groove or guide rail, thereby limiting the observation piece in the circumferential direction in the mounting hole through the cooperation of the guide groove and the guide rail, preventing its deflection. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the side of the insertion groove 211 that mates with the insertion strip is provided with a structure (e.g., anti-slip texture or anti-slip teeth) or material (e.g., rubber, foam, etc.) for increasing frictional damping, forming a first rotational friction surface that fits against the observation part. A structure (e.g., anti-slip texture or anti-slip teeth) or material (e.g., rubber, foam, etc.) for increasing frictional damping can also be provided on the side of the insertion strip 223 that matches the first rotational friction surface, forming a second rotational friction surface that matches the first rotational friction surface. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the observation unit is further provided with a level for detecting whether the observation unit is horizontal. The level is set perpendicularly to the observation target on the observation unit. When the level indicates that the observation unit is horizontal, the observation target is precisely in a vertical position. In this way, the angle between the observation unit and the mounting unit can be easily adjusted to keep them at a suitable angle. Even if the observation component is displaced or deformed, the measurement error caused by the displacement or deformation can be compensated by adjusting the angle between the observation unit and the mounting unit.

[0031] In some embodiments of this disclosure, when the mounting part is fixed in the mounting hole, the insertion slot is arranged in a horizontal or vertical direction, and the insertion strip of the observation part can rotate in the insertion slot, forming a rotation plane in a horizontal or vertical plane. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, a rotation limiting member 222 is provided near the mounting part 210 of the observation part 220. As the observation part 220 rotates relative to the mounting part 210 and gradually unfolds the observation member 200, the rotation limiting member 222 gradually approaches the mounting part 210. When the observation part 220 rotates to the position where the observation target 221 is vertically facing, the rotation limiting member 222 abuts against the mounting part 210, thereby preventing the observation part 220 from continuing to rotate. In this way, the rotation limiting member 222 facilitates stopping the observation part in the first position where the observation target 221 is vertically facing upwards. When the rotation plane is in a horizontal plane, the observation target is arranged on the observation part perpendicular to the rotation plane, and the rotation limiting member is arranged in the rotation plane. When the plane of rotation is in a vertical plane, the observation target is set on the side of the observation part facing upward in the plane of rotation, and the rotation limiter is set on the side of the observation part facing downward in the plane of rotation (i.e., the other side opposite to the observation target). Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the rotation of the observation section relative to the mounting section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, as follows: Figure 5 As shown, in one or more embodiments of this disclosure, when the mounting part 210 is fixed in the mounting hole, the insertion groove is arranged vertically, and the insertion strip of the observation part 220 can rotate in the insertion groove, forming a rotation plane a in the vertical plane. The insertion groove 211 is a through groove that passes through the end of the mounting part, and a rotation limiting member 222 is provided on one side edge of the insertion strip 223 of the observation part. When the insertion strip 223 is hinged in the insertion groove 211, the rotation limiting member 222 protrudes from the end of the insertion strip 223 away from the rotation center outside the insertion groove 211. As the observation part 220 rotates and unfolds, the rotation limiting member 222 gradually approaches the mounting part 210 until it abuts against the mounting part 210, thereby preventing further rotation. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the observation part 220 is also provided with a gripping operation area 224, which is convenient for the operator to pinch and adjust the position and angle of the observation part. For example, the gripping operation area can be a concave area provided on both sides of the observation part perpendicular to the rotation plane a. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, anti-slip textures or an anti-slip rubber layer may be provided in the recessed area.

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the embedded box 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, as follows: Figure 6As shown, in one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the depth of the main body 110 of the pre-embedded box can be greater than the length of the movable observation part in the observation component, thus facilitating the accommodation of the folded observation component. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the cover of the pre-embedded box 100 may include a panel 121 and a cover plate 122. The panel 121 is used to connect to the main body 110 and cover the concrete ring wall surface around the main body 110, which not only protects the pre-embedded edge of the main body but also keeps the appearance of the observed object (i.e., the oil storage tank) neat and aesthetically pleasing. An observation window 1211 is provided on the panel 121, which extends through the panel. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the observation window 1211 is opened towards the mounting hole at the bottom of the pre-embedded box 110, so as to expose the mounting hole and facilitate the installation and operation of the observation component. The cover plate 122 can be rotatably connected to the panel 121 by a hinge or latch, or it can be detachably connected to the panel 121 by magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or other means. Figure 7-8 Schematic diagrams are shown respectively of the observation unit in a first position and a second position according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7 As shown, when observation is required, the cover plate 122 can be operated to open the panel observation window 1211, allowing the observation component to be unfolded to the first position where the observation target is exposed outside the pre-embedded box for observation. Figure 8 As shown, when observation is not required, the observation unit can be rotated to the second position to fold the observation component 200, so that the observation component 200 is accommodated in the pre-embedded box 100. The cover plate 122 is operated to close the observation window 121 of the panel, forming a closed space to protect the observation component 200 in the pre-embedded box 100. In one or more embodiments of this disclosure, markings can also be set on the surface of the cover plate 122 to provide information such as the observation object, number, and location of the observation point, so as to facilitate the arrangement of the observation point and the recording of observation information.

[0033] The various embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or technical improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A sedimentation observation point structure (10) characterized by, The application relates to a pre-embedded box (100) and an observation member (200). The pre-embedded box (100) comprises a box body (110) provided with a mounting hole and a box cover (120) used for covering the box body; and the observation member (200) comprises a mounting part (210) fixedly installed in the observation object through the mounting hole and an observation part (220) provided with an observation target, the observation part (220) is hinged to the mounting part (210), the observation part (220) can be rotated relative to the mounting part (210) to a first position where the observation target is exposed outside the pre-embedded box, and the observation part (220) can also be rotated relative to the mounting part (210) to a second position where the observation part (220) is accommodated in the box body (110). The mounting hole (111) penetrates the bottom surface of the box body (110), and 2. The sedimentation observation point structure according to claim 1, characterized by One end of the mounting part (210) is fixed to the observation object through the mounting hole, and the other end of the mounting part (210) is hinged to the observation part (220). The box body (110) comprises a first limiting structure, the observation member comprises a second limiting structure corresponding to the first limiting structure, and the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are matched to limit the observation member (200) in the circumferential direction of the mounting hole (111).

3. The sedimentation observation point structure according to claim 2, characterized in that The end of the observation part (220) hinged to the mounting part (210) is provided with a second rotating friction surface matched with the first rotating friction surface.

4. The sedimentation observation point structure according to claim 3, characterized in that The observation part (220) is provided with a rotating limiting part (222) near the position of the mounting part (210).

5. The sedimentation observation point structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the rotating plane (a) of the observation part, the observation target (221) is arranged on one side of the observation part (220), and the rotating limiting part (222) is arranged on the other side of the observation part (220) opposite to the observation target (221).

6. The sedimentation observation point structure according to claim 5, characterized in that The observation part (220) further comprises a holding operation area (224).

7. The sedimentation observation point structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The box cover (120) comprises:

8. The sedimentation observation point structure according to claim 7, characterized by: a panel (121) used for being connected with the box body (110), the panel (121) is provided with an observation window (1211) penetrating the panel; and a cover plate (122) used for being installed on the panel (121) to close or open the observation window (1211). The observation member (200) is made of stainless steel.

9. The sedimentation observation point structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The box cover (120) is made of stainless steel.

10. The sedimentation observation point structure as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that ​

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