Monitoring equipment for comprehensive meteorological instrument

Abstract

The utility model discloses monitoring equipment for a comprehensive meteorological instrument, relates to the field of meteorological monitoring equipment, and is used for quickly acquiring faults of the comprehensive meteorological instrument so as to facilitate timely maintenance. The comprehensive meteorological monitor is used for monitoring a comprehensive meteorological instrument, the comprehensive meteorological instrument comprises a box body and a sensor assembly, and the monitoring device comprises a monitoring support, a first image capturing module, a second image capturing module, a control module, a power module and a communication module. The monitoring support is fixedly arranged on the bottom wall of the box body, the first image capturing module is fixedly arranged at the end, close to the air inlet mesh, of the monitoring support, and the first image capturing module faces the air inlet mesh; the second image capturing module is fixedly arranged at the end, close to the air inlet mesh, of the monitoring support and points to the detection channel. The control module is fixedly arranged on the monitoring bracket and is electrically connected with the first image capturing module and the second image capturing module; and the communication module is arranged on the monitoring bracket and is electrically connected with the power supply module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of meteorological monitoring equipment, and more particularly to a comprehensive meteorological instrument monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Meteorological conditions have a crucial impact on all aspects of human life, including production, transportation, agriculture, and energy utilization. To accurately obtain meteorological information, integrated meteorological instruments are widely used in weather stations, airports, ports, agricultural parks, and various outdoor environmental monitoring sites.

[0003] Existing integrated meteorological instrument monitoring equipment has strong capabilities in terms of functional integration, data accuracy, stability, and adaptability to complex environments. However, the working environment of outdoor integrated meteorological instruments is complex. The instrument housing is equipped with air inlet and outlet meshes. The complex outdoor environment may cause the meshes to become blocked for various reasons, resulting in missing or inaccurate meteorological data.

[0004] However, due to the lack of monitoring structures, even if the integrated meteorological instrument is damaged or animal interference causes deviations in the meteorological data, the staff cannot be notified immediately, resulting in poor reliability of the meteorological data for a certain period of time. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a monitoring device for a comprehensive meteorological instrument, which is used to quickly detect faults in the comprehensive meteorological instrument so as to facilitate timely repair.

[0006] This application provides a monitoring device for a comprehensive meteorological instrument, used to monitor the instrument. The comprehensive meteorological instrument includes a housing and a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is housed within the housing, with an air inlet mesh at the bottom of the housing and a detection channel within the sensor assembly. The air inlet mesh and the detection channel within the comprehensive meteorological instrument are connected, allowing normal airflow for proper detection by the sensor assembly.

[0007] The monitoring equipment includes a monitoring bracket, a first image capture module, a second image capture module, a control module, a power supply module, and a communication module; the monitoring bracket is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the housing, and one end of the monitoring bracket extends to the air inlet mesh.

[0008] The first image capture module is fixedly mounted on the end of the monitoring bracket near the air intake mesh, facing the air intake mesh. The second image capture module is fixedly mounted on the end of the monitoring bracket near the air intake mesh, positioned above and spaced apart from the first image capture module, pointing towards the detection channel. The first image capture module captures images of the air intake mesh, and the second image capture module captures images of the detection channel, thereby allowing observation of whether there are blockages or other obvious faults within the air intake mesh and the detection channel.

[0009] The control module is fixedly mounted on the monitoring bracket and is electrically connected to the first image capture module and the second image capture module. The power supply module is mounted on the monitoring bracket and is electrically connected to the control module, the first image capture module, and the second image capture module. The communication module is mounted on the monitoring bracket and is electrically connected to both the power supply module and the control module. The power supply module provides power to the components within the monitoring equipment, and the communication module enables remote information transmission.

[0010] The monitoring equipment in this application is installed inside the housing of the integrated weather instrument. The first image capture module and the second image capture module can capture image information of the air intake mesh and detection channel inside the integrated weather instrument, thereby observing whether the air intake mesh is deformed or blocked, whether the detection channel is dirty, deformed or has foreign objects, and can transmit information through the communication module, so as to facilitate timely detection of faults in the integrated weather instrument and timely targeted maintenance.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the first image capture module employs a CCD sensor element or a CMOS sensor element; the second image capture module employs a CCD sensor element or a CMOS sensor element. CCD or CMOS sensor elements can provide clear image information and have high light sensitivity, enabling clear shooting under low-light conditions.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the control module includes a circuit board, a control chip, a memory element, and a storage element. The circuit board is electrically connected to the power module, and the control chip, memory element, and storage element are all plugged into the circuit board. This structure enables the control module to fulfill the control requirements of its function, thereby achieving control and information reading of the first image capture module and the second image capture module.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the control module further includes a clock chip, which is plugged into the circuit board to electrically connect the clock chip to the port of the control chip. The clock chip can be set with different monitoring time intervals, ranging from a few minutes to several hours, to meet the timing monitoring requirements in various scenarios. It can also adjust the monitoring time to daytime to avoid unclear images taken at night.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the control chip is a CPU or an MCU. Both CPUs and MCUs are highly responsive, capable of meeting control function requirements, and are small in size, making them easy to install and debug.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the power module includes a battery holder, power lines, and a replaceable battery. The replaceable battery is snapped into the battery holder and electrically connected to the circuit board via the power lines. The battery holder facilitates the replacement of the replaceable battery, and the power lines ensure a stable power supply to the replaceable battery.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the monitoring device further includes a third image capture module, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the housing and electrically connected to the control module and the power supply module; the integrated meteorological instrument also includes a wind speed and direction component located on the top of the housing, with the third image capture module facing the wind speed and direction component.

[0017] The third image capture module is installed outside the enclosure and can capture environmental information of the enclosure. It can also capture the working status and smoothness of the wind speed and direction components, thus facilitating the timely detection of faults in the wind speed and direction components. The third image capture module can make up for the monitoring blind spots of the first and second image capture modules.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the monitoring device further includes a plastic isolation plate disposed within the housing and fixedly connected to the monitoring bracket. The plastic isolation plate serves to separate the control module, power module, communication module, and sensor assembly. The plastic isolation plate isolates the aforementioned structures, facilitating the installation of the monitoring device and protecting the sensor assembly.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the monitoring device further includes multiple threaded connectors that penetrate the bottom wall of the housing and connect to the monitoring bracket. The threaded connectors facilitate a secure connection between the monitoring device and the housing, thereby providing stable monitoring performance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solution of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a comprehensive meteorological instrument monitoring device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2A schematic diagram of a comprehensive meteorological instrument monitoring device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1-Comprehensive meteorological instrument; 11-Housing; 12-Sensor assembly; 13-Air inlet mesh; 14-Detection channel; 15-Wind speed and direction assembly; 2-Monitoring equipment; 21-Monitoring bracket; 22-First image capture module; 23-Second image capture module; 24-Control module; 241-Circuit board; 242-Control chip; 243-Memory element; 244-Storage element; 245-Clock chip; 25-Power module; 251-Battery holder; 252-Replaceable battery; 26-Communication module; 27-Plastic isolation plate; 28-Third image capture module; 29-Threaded connector. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[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] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, as a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, when describing pipelines, the terms "connected" and "linked" as used in this application have the meaning of establishing electrical connection. The specific meaning needs to be understood in conjunction with the context.

[0028] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0029] Meteorological conditions have a crucial impact on all aspects of human life, including production, transportation, agriculture, and energy utilization. To accurately obtain meteorological information, integrated meteorological instruments are widely used in weather stations, airports, ports, agricultural parks, and various outdoor environmental monitoring sites.

[0030] Existing integrated meteorological instrument monitoring equipment has strong capabilities in terms of functional integration, data accuracy, stability, and adaptability to complex environments. However, the working environment of outdoor integrated meteorological instruments is complex. The instrument housing is equipped with air inlet and outlet meshes. The complex outdoor environment may cause the meshes to become blocked for various reasons, resulting in missing or inaccurate meteorological data.

[0031] However, due to the lack of monitoring structures, even if the integrated meteorological instrument is damaged or animal interference causes deviations in the meteorological data, the staff cannot be notified immediately, resulting in poor reliability of the meteorological data for a certain period of time.

[0032] The maintenance cycle for outdoor integrated weather instruments is between 1 and 3 months. When there are deviations in meteorological data, it will affect the weather forecast and bring about some adverse chain reactions.

[0033] Therefore, please refer to Figure 1 This application provides a monitoring device 2 for a comprehensive weather instrument 1, used to monitor the comprehensive weather instrument 1. The comprehensive weather instrument 1 includes a housing 11 and a sensor assembly 12. The sensor assembly 12 is disposed inside the housing 11. An air inlet mesh 13 is formed at the bottom of the housing 11, and a detection channel 14 is formed inside the sensor assembly 12. The air inlet mesh 13 and the detection channel 14 inside the comprehensive weather instrument are connected, allowing air to flow in normally so that the sensor assembly 12 inside the comprehensive weather instrument 1 can perform normal detection.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 The integrated meteorological instrument 1 mentioned here can refer to a conventional integrated meteorological instrument 1 installed outdoors, or it can refer only to an integrated meteorological instrument 1 installed in a remote area where it is inconvenient to maintain. By adding monitoring equipment 2 to this part of the integrated meteorological instrument 1, the accuracy of the overall meteorological data can be improved, and the cost can also be reduced.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1The monitoring device 2 includes a monitoring bracket 21, a first image capture module 22, a second image capture module 23, a control module 24, a power supply module 25, and a communication module 26.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 The monitoring bracket 21 is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the housing 11, with one end of the monitoring bracket 21 extending to the air intake mesh 13. The monitoring bracket 21 can be a non-metallic bracket, such as plastic, ceramic, carbon fiber, or other non-metallic materials with stable performance. Its shape can be horizontal tree-like, that is, it has a main body and multiple extension parts to facilitate the installation of other components and the fixation of the monitoring bracket 21 itself.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 The first image capture module 22 is fixedly mounted on the end of the monitoring bracket 21 near the air intake mesh 13, with the first image capture module 22 facing the air intake mesh 13. The first image capture module 22 is used to capture image information, so it can directly adopt a bullet camera, a dome camera, or an integrated pan-tilt monitoring camera, or it can adopt only part of the structure, such as only using a lens, sensor, and decoding element, which can also meet the image capture requirements.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 The second image capture module 23 is fixedly mounted on the end of the monitoring bracket 21 near the air intake mesh 13. The second image capture module 23 is positioned above the first image capture module 22 and spaced apart from it. The second image capture module 23 points towards the detection channel 14. The first image capture module 22 can capture images of the air intake mesh 13, and the second image capture module 23 can capture images of the detection channel 14, thereby observing whether there are blockages or other obvious faults within the air intake mesh 13 and the detection channel 14.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 The second image capture module 23 can adopt the same structure as the first image capture module, and the two can be identical in structure. In order to avoid the second image capture module 23 affecting the airflow in the detection channel 14, the second image capture module 23 can only point to a part of the opening and inner cavity of the detection channel 14.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 The control module 24 is fixedly mounted on the monitoring bracket 21 and is electrically connected to the first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23. The control module 24 is the control core of the monitoring device 2. It can be a CPU or an MCU and programmed with the required program to achieve the expected function. At the same time, corresponding matching components can also be assembled on the control module 24 to ensure the complete functionality of the control module 24.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 The power module 25 is mounted on the monitoring bracket 21 and is electrically connected to the control module 24, the first image capture module 22, and the second image capture module 23. The power module 25 can serve as the energy source for the monitoring device 2. It can be located on the monitoring bracket 21 in an area away from the air intake mesh 13. The power module 25 can be a lithium battery, a lead-acid battery, or another type of battery.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 The communication module 26 is mounted on the monitoring bracket 21 and is electrically connected to the power supply module 25 and the control module 24. The power supply module 25 provides power to the components within the monitoring device 2, while the communication module 26 enables remote information transmission. The communication module 26 can be a wireless communication module capable of remote information transmission, such as a 4G communication structure, a 5G communication structure, or a satellite communicator.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 The monitoring device 2 in this application is installed inside the housing 11 of the integrated meteorological instrument 1. The first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23 can capture image information of the air intake mesh 13 and the detection channel 14 inside the integrated meteorological instrument 1, thereby observing whether the air intake mesh 13 is deformed or blocked, whether the detection channel 14 is dirty, deformed or has foreign objects, and can transmit information through the communication module 26, so as to facilitate timely detection of faults in the integrated meteorological instrument 1 and timely targeted maintenance.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 In some examples, the first image capture module 22 uses a CCD sensor element or a CMOS sensor element; the second image capture module 23 uses a CCD sensor element or a CMOS sensor element. CCD or CMOS sensor elements can provide clear image information and are highly sensitive to light, enabling clear shooting in low-light conditions.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 In some examples, the first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23 may have the same structure. The CCD sensor element or the CMOS sensor element is only the core element in the first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23. The first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23 also need to include an optical lens, an imaging system and a transcoding element so that the first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23 can capture image information and convert the information into digital information and transmit it to the control module 24.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 2In some examples, the control module 24 includes a circuit board 241, a control chip 242, a memory element 243, and a storage element 244. The circuit board 241 is electrically connected to the power module 25, and the control chip 242, memory element, and storage element 244 are all plugged into the circuit board 241. This structure enables the control module 24 to meet the control requirements of its function, thereby enabling the control and information reading of the first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 2 In some examples, the circuit board 241 may be etched with corresponding circuits and may be equipped with corresponding shortcut interfaces to facilitate the quick installation of memory units and storage units. The memory units may be memory modules and the storage units may be hard disks.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2 In some examples, the control module 24 also includes a clock chip 245, which is plugged into the circuit board 241 to electrically connect to the port of the control chip 242. The clock chip 245 can be set with different monitoring time intervals, ranging from a few minutes to several hours, to meet the timing monitoring requirements in various scenarios. It can also adjust the monitoring time to daytime to avoid unclear images at night.

[0049] In some examples, the clock chip 245 can be a real-time clock chip 245, which generates corresponding time information and timestamps, making it easy for the controller to capture and run a predetermined program; or it can be a high-precision clock chip 245, which uses its internal structure to achieve timing and control the time interval.

[0050] The clock chip 245 can be a through-hole chip, which can be installed by configuring a corresponding socket on the circuit board 241, or the clock chip 245 can be integrated into the control chip 242.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 2 In some examples, the control chip 242 is either a CPU or an MCU. Both CPUs and MCUs are highly responsive, capable of meeting control function requirements, and are small in size, making them easy to install and debug.

[0052] In other examples, the control chip 242 can also be controlled by a PLC or an integrated circuit, both of which can achieve the control effect.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 2In some examples, the power module 25 includes a battery holder 251, power lines, and a replaceable battery 252. The replaceable battery 252 is snapped onto the battery holder 251 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 241 via the power lines. The battery holder 251 facilitates the replacement of the replaceable battery 252, and the power lines ensure a stable power supply to the replaceable battery 252. In some examples, the power lines may be partially installed within the battery holder 251, and corresponding battery cells may be mounted on the battery holder 251 and electrically connected to the power lines, allowing for easy installation and removal of the replaceable battery 252.

[0054] Please return to the reference. Figure 1 In some examples, the monitoring device 2 also includes a third image capture module 28, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the housing 11. The third image capture module 28 is electrically connected to the control module 24 and the power module 25. The integrated meteorological instrument 1 also includes a wind speed and direction component 15 located on the top of the housing 11, with the third image capture module 28 facing the wind speed and direction component 15.

[0055] The third image capture module 28 is installed outside the housing 11. It can capture environmental information of the housing 11 and also capture the working status and smoothness of the wind speed and direction component 15, so as to facilitate timely detection of faults in the wind speed and direction component 15. The third image capture module 28 can make up for the monitoring blind spots of the first image capture module 22 and the second image capture module 23.

[0056] In some examples, the third image capture module 28 may have the same structure as the first image capture module 22. The third image capture module 28 can be detachably mounted on the housing 11 via a mounting bracket, or it can be installed via a snap-fit ​​or other mounting methods.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 1 In some examples, the monitoring device 2 also includes a plastic isolation plate 27, which is disposed inside the housing 11 and fixedly connected to the monitoring bracket 21. The plastic isolation plate 27 is used to separate the control module 24, the power module 25, the communication module 26, and the sensor assembly 12. The plastic isolation plate 27 can isolate the above-mentioned structures, which facilitates the installation of the monitoring device 2 and protects the sensor assembly 12.

[0058] In some examples, the isolation plate can be a flat plate, which facilitates the insertion of monitoring elements into the gaps inside the housing 11, avoiding friction and collision.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1In some examples, the monitoring device 2 also includes multiple threaded connectors 29 that penetrate the bottom wall of the housing 11 and connect to the monitoring bracket. The threaded connectors 29 facilitate the fixed connection of the monitoring device 2 to the housing 11, thereby providing a stable monitoring effect.

[0060] In some examples, the number of threaded connectors 29 can be four or six. In this case, a corresponding through hole can be provided at the bottom of the housing 11, and a corresponding threaded hole can be formed on the monitoring bracket 21; the threaded connectors 29 can be bolts or studs.

[0061] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0062] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A monitoring device for a comprehensive meteorological instrument, used to monitor the comprehensive meteorological instrument, the comprehensive meteorological instrument comprising a housing and a sensor assembly, the sensor assembly being disposed within the housing, an air inlet mesh being formed at the bottom of the housing, and a detection channel being formed within the sensor assembly, characterized in that, The monitoring equipment includes: A monitoring bracket is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the housing, with one end of the monitoring bracket extending to the air inlet mesh. A first image capture module is fixedly installed at the end of the monitoring bracket near the air intake mesh, with the first image capture module facing the air intake mesh; The second image capture module is fixedly installed at the end of the monitoring bracket near the air intake mesh. The second image capture module is located above the first image capture module and is spaced apart from the first image capture module. The second image capture module points towards the detection channel. The control module is fixedly mounted on the monitoring bracket, and the control module is electrically connected to the first image capture module and the second image capture module. A power module is mounted on the monitoring bracket, and the power module is electrically connected to the control module, the first image capture module, and the second image capture module. A communication module is mounted on the monitoring bracket. The communication module is electrically connected to the power supply module and the control module.

2. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first image capture module uses a CCD sensor element or a CMOS sensor element; The second image capture module uses a CCD sensor element or a CMOS sensor element.

3. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module includes a circuit board, a control chip, a memory element, and a storage element. The circuit board is electrically connected to the power module, and the control chip, the memory element, and the storage element are all plugged into the circuit board.

4. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control module also includes a clock chip, which is plugged into the circuit board to electrically connect the clock chip to the port of the control chip.

5. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control chip is either a CPU or an MCU.

6. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The power module includes a battery holder, power lines, and a replaceable battery. The replaceable battery is snapped onto the battery holder and is electrically connected to the circuit board via the power lines.

7. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The monitoring device also includes a third image capture module, which is fixedly installed on the top of the housing. The third image capture module is electrically connected to the control module and the power module. The integrated meteorological instrument also includes a wind speed and direction component located on the top of the housing, and the third image capture module faces the wind speed and direction component.

8. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The monitoring device also includes a plastic isolation plate, which is disposed inside the housing and fixedly connected to the monitoring bracket. The plastic isolation plate is used to separate the control module, the power module, the communication module and the sensor assembly.

9. The integrated meteorological instrument monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The monitoring device also includes multiple threaded connectors, which pass through the bottom wall of the housing and are connected to the monitoring bracket.

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