Eccentric centering device of total station

By designing an eccentric centering device for the total station and utilizing components such as universal feet, universal wheels, and eccentric counterweights, the problem of instability of the total station measuring support in tunnels was solved, achieving stable support and high-precision measurement on unstable ground.

CN223940288UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24SHANGHAI ADVANCED RES INST CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCI
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Application Number
CN202520770648.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-22
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-22

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Technical Problem

When installing a free-electron laser device inside a tunnel, the total station measuring bracket becomes unstable due to the influence of a movable cover plate on the ground, resulting in reduced measurement accuracy.

Method used

Design an eccentric centering device for a total station, including a first support, a second support, and a third support. Utilize universal feet, universal wheel assemblies, and an eccentric counterweight to achieve stable support and movement of the device on unstable ground. Ensure the continuity of the measurement line of sight through a coaxial viewing hole.

Benefits of technology

Without affecting on-site activities, the measurement accuracy and stability of the total station were improved, meeting the positioning accuracy requirements for device installation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an eccentric centering device of a total station. Eccentric balancing weights are fixedly connected to a Z-direction first side and an X-direction first side of a first plate; the universal foot cup is fixedly connected to the first plate so as to provide stable support through an automatic balance mechanism of the universal foot cup; the universal wheel assembly is connected to the Z-direction second side of the first plate so as to move through universal wheels of the universal wheel assembly. The circle centers of the first, second and third through holes are coaxially arranged; a first support structure connects the Z-direction first side of the first plate and the Z-direction second side of the second plate around the first visual hole, and a second support structure connects the Z-direction first side of the second plate and the Z-direction second side of the third plate around the second visual hole. According to the eccentric centering device of the total station, device movement is achieved through the universal wheel assemblies, device fixing is achieved through reverse jacking of the universal foot cups, the device is eccentrically erected on one side of a single stable foundation of a tunnel through the eccentric balancing weight, and it is guaranteed that the total station meets the requirement for measurement precision in the measurement process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the collimation of an accelerator in a free electron laser device, and more specifically to an eccentric centering device for a total station. Background Technology

[0002] The free-electron laser device is installed inside a narrow and long tunnel. The accelerator section is the key part of the entire device, primarily responsible for boosting electron energy. Extremely high positioning accuracy is required during installation. Therefore, it is necessary to control and measure the tunnel's control network. Establishing a collimation control network for the entire device serves as the installation benchmark, guiding on-site installation work and ensuring the required installation precision.

[0003] Due to space constraints in the installation of the equipment, the collimation control network can only be deployed on the left side of the tunnel surface and at the central torsion leg support. However, both sides of the torsion leg support are covered by movable floor panels, making them highly susceptible to displacement due to the activities of personnel on site. Commonly used measuring supports for control network surveying cannot stably support the total station within the existing tunnel surface structure, as the ground environment increases the instability of the measuring instrument and reduces its accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems in the prior art where measuring supports cannot stably support the total station due to unstable foundations, this invention provides an eccentric centering device for the total station.

[0005] According to the present invention, an eccentric centering device for a total station includes a first support, a second support, and a third support. The two-dimensional moving platform of the total station is connected to the third support, and the second support connects the first and third supports. The first support includes a first plate, an eccentric counterweight, universal feet, universal wheel assemblies, a first viewing hole, and a first support structure. The second support includes a second plate, a second viewing hole, and a second support structure. The third support includes a third plate and a third viewing hole. The eccentric counterweight is fixedly connected to the first plate on the first side in the Z direction and the first side in the X direction. The universal feet are fixed... A fixed connection is made to the first plate to provide stable support through its automatic balancing mechanism; a caster wheel assembly is connected to the second Z-axis side of the first plate for movement via its casters; a first viewing hole penetrates the first plate on the second X-axis side, a second viewing hole penetrates the second plate, and a third viewing hole penetrates the third plate, with the centers of the first, second, and third viewing holes arranged coaxially; a first support structure connects the first Z-axis side of the first plate and the second Z-axis side of the second plate around the first viewing hole, and a second support structure connects the first Z-axis side of the second plate and the second Z-axis side of the third plate around the second viewing hole.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, when the total station is mounted on the third support, the center of gravity of the entire device is located at the center of the device.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the first plate is a triangular plate extending in the XY plane, and three universal feet are fixedly connected near the three vertices of the first plate.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the center of the line connecting the two universal feet on the X-side of the first plate coincides with the center of the first viewing hole in the XY direction.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, each caster wheel assembly is located between two adjacent caster feet.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the first plate is provided with a first threaded through hole, and the universal foot cup includes a screw and a base fixedly connected to the bottom of the screw. The screw extends through the first threaded through hole, and the base is located on the second side of the first plate in the Z direction and contacts the ground.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the first and second support structures are three vertical rods that are evenly spaced 120° apart and arranged in parallel.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the second and third plates are circular plates extending in the XY plane, and the second and third viewing holes are located at the centers of the second and third plates, respectively.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the second viewing hole is larger than the diameter of the first viewing hole, and the diameter of the first viewing hole is larger than the diameter of the third viewing hole.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the third support also includes a second threaded through hole distributed around the third viewing hole, and a screw bolt structure passing through the second threaded through hole connects the third plate and the two-dimensional moving platform of the total station.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the axes of the first, second, and third viewing holes are parallel to the Z-direction.

[0016] According to the eccentric centering device of the total station of this utility model, the device is moved by the universal wheel assembly, fixed by the universal foot cup, eccentrically erected on one side of the single stable foundation of the tunnel by the eccentric counterweight, installed on the two-dimensional moving platform by the third bracket, and centered to the ground control point of the accelerator tunnel by the coaxial viewing hole, so as to ensure that the total station meets the measurement accuracy requirements during the measurement process. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1A This is a perspective view of an eccentric centering device for a total station according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A Side view.

[0019] Figure 2A yes Figure 1A A top view of the first support of the eccentric centering device.

[0020] Figure 2B yes Figure 2A The bottom view of the first support.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1A A top view of the second support of the eccentric centering device.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1A Top view of the third support of the eccentric centering device. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are given below with reference to the accompanying drawings and described in detail.

[0024] In this utility model, the directions of X, Y, and Z are as follows: Figure 1A As shown, the first side in each direction is Figure 1A The second side of each direction indicated by the arrows in the coordinate system is... Figure 1A The opposite direction pointed to by the arrow in the coordinate system.

[0025] like Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, the eccentric centering device for a total station according to this utility model includes a first support 100, a second support 200, and a third support 300. The first support 100 is located at the bottom of the device, directly contacting the ground and supporting the entire device. The second support 200 is located in the middle, connecting the first support 100 and the third support 300, improving the overall stability of the device. The third support 300 is located at the top and is used to mount the two-dimensional moving platform of the total station.

[0026] like Figure 1AAs shown, the first support 100 includes a first plate 101 and an eccentric counterweight 110. The first plate 101, as the main structural component of the first support 100, is a triangular plate extending in the XY plane, providing a mounting base for the eccentric counterweight 110 and other components. It possesses sufficient strength and stability to support the weight of the entire device. The eccentric counterweight 110 is fixedly connected to the first plate 101 on the Z-direction and X-direction first sides, adjacent to a vertex of the triangular plate, via a first bolt assembly 111. This assembly is used to adjust the center of gravity of the device, ensuring its stability and balance during measurement. Specifically, the eccentric counterweight 110 is fixed to the first plate 101 on the X-direction first side, ensuring that when the total station is installed on the third support 300, the center of gravity of the entire device is located at the center of the device, preventing tipping under stress. In this embodiment, the first bolt assembly 111 includes four first bolts arranged on the Z-direction first side, each bolt being threadedly connected to the eccentric counterweight 110 and the first plate 101.

[0027] like Figure 1A As shown, the first bracket 100 also includes three universal feet 120, which are respectively fixedly connected near the three vertices of the first plate 101. Figure 2A As shown, three first threaded through holes 123 are respectively provided near the three vertices of the first plate 101. Each universal joint 120 includes a screw 121 and a base 122 fixedly connected to the bottom of the screw 121. The screw 121 extends through the first threaded through hole 123, and the base 122 is located on the second Z-direction side of the first plate 101 and contacts the ground. By adjusting the length of the screw 121, the base 122 can be made to contact the ground. The universal joint 120 allows the base 122 to automatically adjust to the optimal contact angle on uneven ground. For example, if one side of the ground is higher, the base 122 of the universal joint will automatically tilt to ensure the maximum contact area with the ground. This automatic balancing mechanism allows the universal joint to provide stable support on uneven ground, thereby ensuring the stability of the entire device. In this way, the universal joint 120 enables the total station's eccentric centering device to be set up at any location within the accelerator tunnel.

[0028] like Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 2BAs shown, the first support 100 also includes three caster wheel assemblies 130, each fixedly connected to the second Z-direction side of the first plate 101. The caster wheel assemblies 130 are mounted on the bottom edge of the first plate 101, but not at a corner, rather between two adjacent caster feet 120, which helps to evenly distribute the weight of the device and provides better support and mobility. The second Z-direction side of the first plate 101 has three threaded holes, and each caster wheel assembly 130 includes an independently rotatable caster wheel. The caster wheel is connected to the first plate 101 through the threaded holes, allowing the device to move flexibly within tunnels or other working areas.

[0029] like Figure 1A As shown, the first support 100 also includes a first viewing hole 140 and a first support structure 150. The first viewing hole 140 penetrates the first plate 101 on the second side in the X direction to ensure the continuity and accuracy of the measurement line of sight. The first support structure 150 is connected to the first side in the Z direction of the first plate 101 around the first viewing hole 140, extends to the first side in the Z direction, and connects to the second side in the Z direction of the second support 200. In this embodiment, the center of the line connecting the two universal feet 120 on the second side in the X direction of the first plate 101 coincides with the center of the first viewing hole 140 in the XY direction. In this embodiment, the first support structure 150 consists of three vertical rods, which are evenly spaced at 120° and arranged in parallel around the first viewing hole 140 to provide stable support.

[0030] like Figure 1A and Figure 3 As shown, the second support 200 includes a second plate 201, a second viewing hole 210, and a second support structure 220. The second plate 201, as the main structural component of the second support 200, is a circular plate extending in the XY plane. The second viewing hole 210 is located at the center of the second plate 201 and is a through hole coaxial with the center of the first viewing hole 140 (parallel to the Z-direction), ensuring the continuity of the measurement line of sight. The second support structure 220 surrounds the second viewing hole 210 and connects to the first Z-direction side of the second plate 201, extending to connect to the second Z-direction side of the third support 300. In this embodiment, the second support structure 220 consists of three vertical rods, which are evenly spaced at 120° intervals and arranged parallel to each other, surrounding the second viewing hole 210 to provide stable support. It should be understood that the main function of the second support 200 is to connect the first support 100 and the third support 300. The splicing method avoids the lack of stability of a single excessively long vertical bar. At the same time, the three vertical bars provide sufficient support, avoiding additional increases in processing costs and support weight.

[0031] like Figure 1A and Figure 4As shown, the third support 300 includes a third plate 301 and a third viewing hole 310. The third plate 301, as the main structural component of the third support 300, is a circular plate extending in the XY plane. The third viewing hole 310 is located at the center of the third plate 301 and is a through hole coaxial (parallel to the Z-direction) with the centers of the first viewing hole 140 and the second viewing hole 210, ensuring the continuity of the measurement line of sight. In this embodiment, the diameter of the second viewing hole 210 is larger than the diameter of the first viewing hole 140, and the diameter of the first viewing hole 140 is larger than the diameter of the third viewing hole 310. It should be understood that the second plate 201 is mainly used to provide stability for the support rod without obstructing the line of sight, and the second viewing hole 210 is mainly used to reduce the weight of the second plate 201. In addition, the third support 300 also includes four second threaded through holes 320, which are distributed around the third viewing hole 310. The screw bolt structure passing through the second threaded through holes 320 connects the third plate 301 and the two-dimensional moving platform of the total station, so as to realize the fixation and centering operation of the total station.

[0032] According to the eccentric centering device of the total station of this utility model, the eccentric structure of the device (eccentric counterweight 110), the fixed position of the device (universal feet 120), and the movement (universal wheel assembly 130) are achieved through the first support 100. The upper and lower parts of the device are connected by the second support 200 to improve stability. The two-dimensional moving platform is installed by the third support 300 to achieve the centering of the total station. When measuring control points in a tunnel, the three universal feet 120 can be placed on three unstable or unstable ground structures at the same time, leaving a movable cover on one side for the movement of personnel or vehicles. This ensures that the measuring instrument will not shake due to the movement of personnel or vehicles or slight vibrations, thus avoiding affecting the measurement accuracy of the total station. In addition, this design also allows the total station to provide a passageway on one side for the surveyor to stand, avoiding the shaking of the equipment when the surveyor stands on the ground during instrument leveling, measurement, and station changing, thereby meeting the requirements of the total station's measurement environment and improving measurement accuracy.

[0033] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various variations can be made to the above embodiments of this utility model. That is, all simple and equivalent changes and modifications made based on the claims and description of this utility model application fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model patent. Any aspects of this utility model not described in detail are conventional technical content.

Claims

1. An eccentric centering device for a total station, characterized in that, The eccentric centering device includes a first support, a second support, and a third support. The two-dimensional moving platform of the total station is connected to the third support, and the second support connects the first and third supports. The first support includes a first plate, an eccentric counterweight, universal feet, universal wheel assemblies, a first viewing hole, and a first support structure. The second support includes a second plate, a second viewing hole, and a second support structure. The third support includes a third plate and a third viewing hole. The eccentric counterweight is fixedly connected to the first plate on the first Z-direction and the first X-direction sides. The universal feet are fixedly connected to the first... The plate provides stable support through its automatic balancing mechanism; the caster assembly is connected to the second side of the first plate in the Z direction for movement via its casters; a first viewing hole penetrates the first plate in the second side of the X direction, a second viewing hole penetrates the second plate, and a third viewing hole penetrates the third plate, with the centers of the first, second, and third viewing holes arranged coaxially; a first support structure connects the first side of the first plate in the Z direction and the second side of the second plate in the Z direction around the first viewing hole, and a second support structure connects the first side of the second plate in the Z direction and the second side of the third plate in the Z direction around the second viewing hole.

2. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the total station is installed on the third support, the center of gravity of the entire device is located at the center of the device.

3. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate is a triangular plate extending in the XY plane, and three universal feet are fixedly connected to the vicinity of the three vertices of the first plate.

4. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each caster wheel assembly is located between two adjacent caster feet.

5. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The center of the line connecting the two universal feet on the second side of the first plate in the X direction coincides with the center of the first viewing hole in the XY direction.

6. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate has a first threaded through hole, and the universal foot cup includes a screw and a base fixedly connected to the bottom of the screw. The screw extends through the first threaded through hole, and the base is located on the second side of the first plate in the Z direction and contacts the ground.

7. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second support structures are three vertical rods that are evenly spaced 120° apart and arranged in parallel.

8. The eccentric centering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second and third plates are circular plates extending in the XY plane, and the second and third viewing holes are located at the centers of the second and third plates, respectively.

9. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the second viewing hole is larger than the diameter of the first viewing hole, and the diameter of the first viewing hole is larger than the diameter of the third viewing hole.

10. The eccentric alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axes of the first, second, and third viewing holes are parallel to the Z-direction.