Automatic cleaning device for water gauge
By designing an automatic water level gauge cleaning device, high-pressure jet water and brushing components are used to remove impurities from the surface of the water level gauge, solving the problems of dirt and corrosion caused by algae and grease, and improving the accuracy of water level measurement and system stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520416864.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-11
AI Technical Summary
When using water gauges in coastal areas of Guangdong, algae and grease in the rivers cause dirt and corrosion on the surface of the water gauge, affecting the clear reading of the scale and reducing the accuracy of the measurement results.
An automatic water gauge cleaning device was designed, including a clamping and fixing frame, an electric push rod, a cleaning component, a water pump, a water guide pipe, a water spray nozzle, and a cleaning brush. It removes impurities from the surface of the water gauge by high-pressure water jet and brushing, keeping the surface of the water gauge clean.
Ensuring the surface of the water gauge is clean improves the accuracy of measurement results, reduces equipment failures, lowers maintenance costs and downtime, and enhances the stability and reliability of the water level measurement system.
Smart Images
Figure CN223932107U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water level gauge cleaning technology, specifically to an automatic water level gauge cleaning device. Background Technology
[0002] A water gauge is a scale used to directly observe the water level of rivers, lakes, reservoirs, irrigation canals, and other water bodies. It is used to measure changes in the water level of these bodies. The water level data observed through the water gauge can be used in many fields such as flood control and disaster reduction, water resource management, irrigation scheduling, and navigation safety. It is an indispensable tool in water conservancy projects and hydrological observation.
[0003] In the process of using water gauges in the coastal areas of Guangdong, algae and grease often exist in the rivers, which can cause dirt to accumulate on the surface of the water gauge or be corroded by salt water, thus affecting the clear reading of the water gauge scale. To address this, we have proposed an automatic water gauge cleaning device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic water gauge cleaning device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art: when using water gauges in the coastal areas of Guangdong, the presence of algae and grease in rivers often causes dirt or corrosion from salt water on the surface of the water gauge, thus affecting the clear reading of the water gauge markings. To achieve the above objective, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic water gauge cleaning device, including a clamping and fixing frame, a connecting plate fixedly connected to one side of the clamping and fixing frame, and an insert plate movably connected to one side of the connecting plate. The connecting plate and the insert plate are adapted to each other. Two electric push rods are fixedly connected to the bottom of the clamping and fixing frame, and the two electric push rods are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the clamping and fixing frame. A cleaning component is provided at the bottom of the two electric push rods. The cleaning component includes a water storage tray, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the electric push rods. A water pump is fixedly connected to the top of the water storage tray. A water pump is fixedly connected to the top of the water pump, and a water guide pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water storage pan. A water guide plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water guide pipe. Several regulating valves are fixedly connected inside the water guide plate. The regulating valves are arranged in a circular array inside the water guide plate. A water spray nozzle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the regulating valves to clean the surface of the water gauge, keep the surface of the water gauge clean, and enable the measuring personnel to accurately read the water level scale, ensuring the accuracy of the measurement results. It can also remove impurities on the surface of the water gauge in a timely manner, ensuring that the water gauge is always in good working condition, and improving the overall efficiency of water level measurement.
[0005] More preferably, a plurality of drive motors are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water guide plate, the drive motors are arranged in a ring array on the inner wall of the water guide plate, a transmission shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive motor, and a transmission component is provided at the bottom of the transmission shaft.
[0006] More preferably, the transmission assembly includes a limiting plate, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the transmission shaft. The limiting plate has an annular groove, and a tension spring is fixedly connected inside the limiting plate.
[0007] More preferably, the annular groove is movably connected to a plurality of connecting frames, which are distributed in a ring array inside the annular groove.
[0008] More preferably, a plurality of cleaning brushes are fixedly connected inside the limiting plate, the cleaning brushes are arranged in a ring array inside the limiting plate, and a magnet is movably connected inside the limiting plate.
[0009] More preferably, a protective shell is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting plate, and the protective shell is connected to the limiting plate through a connecting frame.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0011] In this invention, the surface of the water level gauge is cleaned to keep it clean, allowing the measuring personnel to accurately read the water level scale and ensuring the accuracy of the measurement results. It also removes impurities from the surface of the water level gauge in a timely manner, ensuring that the water level gauge is always in good working condition and improving the overall efficiency of water level measurement.
[0012] This invention enables continuous operation in these harsh environments, keeping the water gauge clean and functioning normally, enhancing the stability and reliability of the entire water level measurement system, avoiding the adverse effects of impurities on the water gauge and measuring equipment, thereby reducing the incidence of equipment failures and lowering maintenance costs and downtime. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional main structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention viewed from below;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 6 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Clamping and fixing frame; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Insert plate; 4. Electric push rod; 5. Cleaning assembly; 7. Drive motor; 8. Drive shaft; 9. Transmission assembly; 501. Water storage tray; 502. Water pump; 503. Water suction pipe; 504. Water guide pipe; 505. Water guide tray; 506. Regulating valve; 507. Water spray nozzle; 901. Limiting plate; 902. Annular groove; 903. Tension spring; 904. Connecting frame; 905. Cleaning brush; 906. Magnet; 907. Protective shell. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Please see Figures 1-6This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic water level gauge cleaning device, including a clamping and fixing frame 1. A connecting plate 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the clamping and fixing frame 1, and an insert plate 3 is movably connected to one side of the connecting plate 2. The connecting plate 2 and the insert plate 3 are compatible. Two electric push rods 4 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the clamping and fixing frame 1. The two electric push rods 4 are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the clamping and fixing frame 1. A cleaning component 5 is provided at the bottom of the two electric push rods 4. The cleaning component 5 includes a water storage tray 501, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the electric push rods 4. A water pump 502 is fixedly connected to the top of the water storage tray 501. A water pump pipe 503 is fixedly connected to the top of the water pump 502. A water guide pipe 504 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water storage tray 501. A water guide plate 505 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water guide pipe 504. Several regulating valves 506 are fixedly connected inside the water guide plate 505. The regulating valves 506 are arranged in a ring array inside the water guide plate 505. A water spray nozzle 507 is fixedly connected to the bottom of device 506. The device is fixed to the water gauge by clamping and fixing bracket 1, connecting plate 2 and insert plate 3. At the same time, the lower components of the device are fixed to the side surface of the water gauge in the same way. After fixing, the cleaning component 5 is used for cleaning. The operation of the device is controlled by an external controller. The electric push rod 4 is adjusted up and down by the external controller. When the movement is frequent, the cleaning component 5 is used for cleaning. The water pump 502 pumps water through the water pumping pipe 503 and transfers water from the water storage tray 501 to the water guide pipe 504 and water guide tray 505. The water flow is controlled by the regulating valve 506 to achieve high-pressure water jet. At the same time, the drive motor 7 drives the transmission shaft 8 and the cleaning brush 905 to rotate, thereby brushing the surface of the water gauge. A tension spring 903 is provided inside the limiting plate 901 to complete the self-adjustment of the water gauge and ensure that it completes the self-adjustment structure of the water gauge.
[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, several drive motors 7 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water guide plate 505. The drive motors 7 are arranged in a ring array on the inner wall of the water guide plate 505. A transmission shaft 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive motor 7. A transmission component 9 is provided at the bottom of the transmission shaft 8.
[0023] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the transmission assembly 9 includes a limiting plate 901, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the transmission shaft 8. The limiting plate 901 has an annular groove 902. A tension spring 903 is fixedly connected inside the limiting plate 901. Several connecting frames 904 are movably connected inside the annular groove 902. The connecting frames 904 are arranged in a ring array inside the annular groove 902. Several cleaning brushes 905 are fixedly connected inside the limiting plate 901. The cleaning brushes 905 are arranged in a ring array inside the limiting plate 901. A magnet 906 is movably connected inside the limiting plate 901. A protective shell 907 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting plate 901. The protective shell 907 is connected to the limiting plate 901 through the connecting frames 904.
[0024] The usage and advantages of this utility model: The automatic water level gauge cleaning device operates as follows:
[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when using the automatic water level gauge cleaning device, the device is first fixed to the water level gauge using the clamping bracket 1, connecting plate 2, and insert plate 3. Simultaneously, the lower components of the device are fixed to the side surface of the water level gauge in the same way. After fixing, cleaning is performed by the cleaning component 5. The operation of the device is controlled by an external controller, which adjusts the up-and-down movement of the electric push rod 4. When the movement is frequent, cleaning is performed again by the cleaning component 5. The water pump 502 pumps water through the water pipe 503, simultaneously transferring water from the water storage tray 501 to the water guide pipe 504 and water guide tray 505. The water flow is controlled by the regulating valve 506 to achieve high-pressure water jetting. Simultaneously, the drive motor 7 drives the transmission shaft 8 and the cleaning brush 9. 05 rotates to clean the surface of the water gauge. A tension spring 903 inside the limit plate 901 enables adaptive adjustment of the water gauge, ensuring its self-adaptive structure cleans the surface and keeps it clean. This allows measurement personnel to accurately read the water level scale, ensuring accurate measurement results. It also removes impurities from the water gauge surface in a timely manner, ensuring the water gauge is always in good working condition. This improves the overall efficiency of water level measurement, enabling continuous operation in harsh environments, maintaining the cleanliness and normal operation of the water gauge, enhancing the stability and reliability of the entire water level measurement system, avoiding adverse effects of impurities on the water gauge and measuring equipment, thereby reducing equipment failure rates, maintenance costs, and downtime.
[0026] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic water level gauge cleaning device, comprising a clamping and fixing frame (1), characterized in that: A connecting plate (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the clamping and fixing frame (1), and an insert plate (3) is movably connected to one side of the connecting plate (2). The connecting plate (2) and the insert plate (3) are compatible. Two electric push rods (4) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the clamping and fixing frame (1). The two electric push rods (4) are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the clamping and fixing frame (1). A cleaning assembly (5) is provided at the bottom of the two electric push rods (4). The cleaning assembly (5) includes a water storage tray (501), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the electric push rod (4). A water pump (502) is fixedly connected to the top of the water storage tray (501), and a water pump pipe (503) is fixedly connected to the top of the water pump (502). A water guide pipe (504) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water storage tray (501), and a water guide plate (505) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water guide pipe (504). Several regulating valves (506) are fixedly connected inside the water guide plate (505). The regulating valves (506) are arranged in a ring array inside the water guide plate (505), and a water spray nozzle (507) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the regulating valves (506).
2. The automatic water level gauge cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of drive motors (7) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water guide plate (505). The drive motors (7) are arranged in a ring array on the inner wall of the water guide plate (505). A transmission shaft (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive motor (7). A transmission component (9) is provided at the bottom of the transmission shaft (8).
3. The automatic water level gauge cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (9) includes a limiting plate (901), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the transmission shaft (8). The limiting plate (901) has an annular groove (902), and a tension spring (903) is fixedly connected inside the limiting plate (901).
4. The automatic water level gauge cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The annular groove (902) is movably connected to a number of connecting frames (904), which are arranged in a ring array inside the annular groove (902).
5. The automatic water level gauge cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of cleaning brushes (905) are fixedly connected inside the limiting plate (901). The cleaning brushes (905) are arranged in a ring array inside the limiting plate (901). A magnet (906) is movably connected inside the limiting plate (901).
6. The automatic water level gauge cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the limiting plate (901) is fixedly connected to a protective shell (907), and the protective shell (907) is connected to the limiting plate (901) through a connecting frame (904).