Tree root detection device convenient to adjust

The device, driven by a circular track and servo motor, solves the problem of complex and time-consuming radar detection of tree root decay depth, and achieves efficient and accurate tree root scanning.

CN223806903UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-16WUHAN ACAD OF GARDEN SCI
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Application Number
CN202520739638.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-01-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-18

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for detecting the depth of root decay using tree radar are complex and time-consuming, and it is difficult to guarantee that the trajectory is perfectly circular, which affects measurement accuracy and efficiency.

Method used

The device consists of a circular track, a servo motor, gears, and a gear ring. The servo motor drives the gears to rotate, which in turn moves the slide along the circular track. Combined with TPU tree radar for scanning, it ensures a circular trajectory and reduces frictional resistance.

Benefits of technology

It achieves comprehensiveness and accuracy in tree root scanning, improves detection efficiency and accuracy, and can determine the location of roots and the depth of decay.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tree root detection device convenient to adjust, which comprises a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) tree radar and further comprises a circular track formed by assembling four groups of circular tracks, a sliding seat in sliding fit with the circular track, a servo motor fixedly mounted on the sliding seat, a circular groove formed in the circular track, and an adjusting mechanism arranged on the circular track, the gear ring is fixedly connected to the annular groove, the gear is fixedly arranged on an output shaft of the servo motor in a sleeving mode, and the gear is connected with the gear ring in an engaged mode. According to the utility model, when the servo motor drives the gear to rotate, the gear is meshed with the gear ring fixed on the annular track, so that the sliding seat is pushed to move along the annular track, and the TPU tree radar can smoothly and comprehensively scan the root system of a tree along the annular track along with the movement of the sliding seat; when electromagnetic waves meet the dielectric constant difference between the root system and the soil, reflection and scattering can be generated, and by analyzing echo signals, the position and the form of the healthy root system can be determined, and the depth and the range of root decay can also be detected.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to tree surveying technical field, especially a tree root detection device convenient to adjust. BACKGROUND

[0002] The TRU tree radar detection system aims at detecting the underground root distribution of trees, and utilizes high-frequency electromagnetic waves to identify underground structures. When the electromagnetic waves encounter the dielectric constant difference between the roots and the soil, reflection and scattering will be generated. By analyzing these echo signals, not only the position and shape of the healthy roots can be determined, but also the depth and range of the root decay can be detected.

[0003] At present, the method for measuring the root decay depth of trees by using the TRU tree radar is relatively complex. Firstly, a circular track is formed by a rope at a certain distance around the base of the tree trunk, and the radar is pushed clockwise along the rope from the north direction. After completing a circle, the data is saved, and this process needs to be repeated multiple times to cover different areas. This method is time-consuming and difficult to ensure that the track is completely circular, which affects the measurement accuracy and efficiency. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at: in order to solve the technical problem mentioned in the above background art, a tree root detection device convenient to adjust is provided.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A tree root detection device convenient to adjust, comprising a TPU tree radar, further comprising:

[0007] Annular track, four groups of annular tracks are assembled to form a circular track, and a level is arranged on the annular track;

[0008] Slide, slidingly matched with the circular track, and the TPU tree radar is movably installed on the outer side of the slide;

[0009] Servo motor, fixedly installed on the slide;

[0010] Gear ring, a ring groove is formed on the annular track, and the gear ring is fixedly connected on the ring groove;

[0011] Gear, fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the servo motor, and the gear is meshingly connected with the gear ring.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical scheme:

[0013] Further comprising:

[0014] Support, the TPU tree radar is fixed on the support;

[0015] Fixed seat, the fixed seat is fixedly installed on the slide and the support;

[0016] The second telescopic rod is rotatably connected with the two groups of fixing bases at two ends.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] Further comprising:

[0019] The counterweight wheels are rotatably installed on both sides of the support through the rotating shafts.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0021] Further comprising:

[0022] The rollers are rotatably installed on the installation grooves through rotating shafts; the annular track is provided with sliding grooves on the top, both sides, inner side and outer side, which are in rolling cooperation with the corresponding rollers.

[0023] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0024] Further comprising:

[0025] The plug-in plate is fixedly connected to one end of the annular track;

[0026] The plug-in groove is formed in the other end of the annular track, and the plug-in groove is in cooperation with the plug-in plate on the adjacent annular track.

[0027] The waist-shaped hole is formed in the other end of the annular track and is in communication with the plug-in groove.

[0028] The bolt is fixedly connected with the plug-in plate in the plug-in groove after passing through the waist-shaped hole.

[0029] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0030] Further comprising:

[0031] The free end of the first telescopic rod is fixedly connected with the annular track.

[0032] The base is fixedly connected with the other end of the first telescopic rod, and the base is fixedly connected with a plurality of plug-in rods at the bottom.

[0033] As described above, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present application are:

[0034] 1. The utility model discloses a servo motor drives gear rotation, gear and the gear ring that is fixed on annular track are engaged, thereby promote the slide along annular track movement, make TPU tree radar can along with the smooth movement of slide along circular track and carry out comprehensive scanning to tree root system, when electromagnetic wave meets the dielectric constant difference between root system and soil, will produce reflection and scattering, through the analysis of these echo signals, not only can determine the position and form of healthy root system, still can detect the depth and range of root decay.

[0035] 2. The utility model discloses the roller on the top of slide and both sides is rolled in the corresponding slide groove, reduced the friction resistance, and guaranteed the stable movement of slide on the track. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 The utility model discloses a kind of tree root detection devices of convenient adjustment provided according to the embodiment of the utility model, as shown in the stereoscopic structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;

[0037] Figure 2 As shown in Figure 1 The utility model discloses the enlarged schematic view of place A in the;

[0038] Figure 3 The utility model discloses the structure schematic diagram of annular track provided according to the embodiment of the utility model, as shown in the structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;

[0039] Figure 4 The utility model discloses the structure schematic diagram of slide provided according to the embodiment of the utility model, as shown in the structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment.

[0040] LEGEND:

[0041] 1, first telescopic rod;2, base;3, annular track;301, ring groove;302, slide groove;303, waist-shaped hole;304, insertion slot;4, second telescopic rod;5, support;6, counterweight wheel;7, TPU tree radar;8, fixed seat;9, gear ring;10, slide;1001, mounting groove;11, roller;12, servo motor;13, plugboard;14, bolt;15, gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the utility model.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1-4The utility model provides a technical scheme: a tree root detection device convenient to adjust, including TPU tree radar 7, still include:

[0044] Four groups of annular tracks 3 assemble to constitute a circular track, the plug -in board 13 is fixedly connected in one end of annular track 3, and the other end of annular track 3 is provided with a slot 304 and the waist -shaped hole that communicates with the slot 304, the slot 304 is matched with the plug -in board 13 on the adjacent annular track 3, and the bolt 14 is fixedly connected with the plug -in board 13 in the slot 304 after passing through the waist -shaped hole 303, ensures that each track is stably connected into a complete circular track, can realize quick installation and disassembly, and guarantee the stability of track simultaneously;Annular track 3 is arranged with level (not shown in the drawing), for ensuring that the whole circular track is in horizontal state;The free end of first telescopic link 1 is fixedly connected with annular track 3, and the other end of base 2 is fixedly connected with first telescopic link 1, and the horizontal state of level is kept by adjusting the height of first telescopic link 1, which is crucial for accurate data acquisition;The base 2 bottom is fixedly connected with several plug-in rods, and the plug-in rod is inserted into the ground to stabilize the overall device;The sliding seat 10 is slidably connected with the circular track, and can be freely moved on the track;The servo motor 12 is fixedly installed on the sliding seat 10, the annular track 3 is provided with a ring groove 301, the gear ring 9 is fixedly connected on the ring groove 301, the gear 15 is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of servo motor 12, the gear 15 is meshed with the gear ring 9, when the servo motor 12 works, the sliding seat 10 is driven to move along the circular track, thereby driving TPU tree radar 7 to comprehensively scan the tree root area;The TPU tree radar 7 is fixed on the support 5, the counterweight wheel 6 is rotatably installed on both sides of the support 5 through the rotating shaft, and the stability and balance during equipment operation are increased;The fixed seat 8 is fixedly installed on the sliding seat 10 and the support 5, and the two ends of the second telescopic link 4 are rotatably connected with the two groups of fixed seats 8, allowing a certain angle of rotation to adapt to different terrain changes, while maintaining the stability of TPU tree radar 7, the second telescopic link 4 can not only adapt to terrain changes, but also adjust the detection range of TPU tree radar 7, so that the device can flexibly adjust the detection depth and angle according to actual needs, and improve the flexibility and accuracy of detection.

[0045] Specifically, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the top and both sides of the sliding seat 10 are provided with mounting grooves 1001, and the rollers 11 are rotatably installed in the mounting grooves 1001 through rotating shafts, and the top and both sides of the annular track 3 are provided with sliding grooves 302 for rolling cooperation with the corresponding rollers 11, and the sliding grooves 302 not only provide a guide for the rollers 11, but also help maintain the stability and accuracy of the sliding seat 10 relative to the annular track 3.

[0046] Working principle: when in use, when the servo motor 12 drives the gear 15 to rotate, the gear 15 is engaged with the gear ring 9 fixed on the annular track 3, thereby pushing the sliding seat 10 to move along the annular track 3, in the process, the rollers 11 on the top and both sides of the sliding seat 10 roll in the corresponding sliding grooves 302, reducing the frictional resistance and ensuring the smooth movement of the sliding seat 10 on the track, so that the TPU tree radar 7 can smoothly scan the tree root system along the circular track as the sliding seat 10 moves, when the electromagnetic wave meets the dielectric constant difference between the root system and the soil, reflection and scattering will be generated, through analyzing these echo signals, not only the position and shape of the healthy root system can be determined, but also the depth and range of the root decay can be detected.

[0047] The above merely describes a preferred specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited to this, any skilled person in the art, according to the technical scheme and the inventive concept of the present application, makes equivalent replacement or change within the technical range disclosed by the present application, should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tree root detection device for easy adjustment, comprising a TPU tree radar (7), characterized in that, Also include: Annular track (3), four sets of annular track (3) assembly constitutes a circular track, annular track (3) is arranged with level; Slide (10), with the circular track sliding fit, TPU tree radar (7) is movably mounted on the outside of slide (10); Servo motor (12), fixedly installed on the slide (10); Gear ring (9), annular groove (301) is provided on the annular track (3), gear ring (9) is fixedly connected on the annular groove (301); Gear (15), fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of servo motor (12), gear (15) is engaged with gear ring (9).

2. A tree root detection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, Also include: Support (5), TPU tree radar (7) is fixed on the support (5); Fixed seat (8), fixed seat (8) is fixedly installed on the slide (10) and the support (5); Second telescopic rod (4), both ends thereof are rotatably connected with two groups of fixed seats (8).

3. A tree root detection apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Also include: Counterweight wheel (6), rotatably installed on both sides of support (5) through rotating shaft.

4. A tree root detection apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, Also include: Roller (11), the top and both sides of slide (10) are provided with mounting groove (1001), roller (11) is rotatably installed in mounting groove (1001) through rotating shaft; The top and both sides of the annular track (3) are provided with sliding groove (302) which is in rolling fit with corresponding roller (11).

5. A tree root detection apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, Also include: Plug-in board (13), fixedly connected to one end of annular track (3); Plug-in slot (304), provided at the other end of annular track (3), plug-in slot (304) is matched with plug-in board (13) on the adjacent annular track (3); Waist-shaped hole (303), provided at the other end of annular track (3), and communicated with plug-in slot (304); Bolt (14), fixedly connected with plug-in board (13) in plug-in slot (304) after passing through waist-shaped hole (303).

6. A tree root detection apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, Also include: First telescopic rod (1), the free end thereof is fixedly connected with annular track (3); Base (2), fixedly connected with the other end of first telescopic rod (1), the bottom of base (2) is fixedly connected with a plurality of plug-in rods.