Equatorial theodolite mechanism
By designing a combination of support plates, support columns, connecting holes, adjustment mechanisms, and conversion mechanisms, the problem of the difficulty in combining equatorial mounts and theodolites was solved, enabling flexible combination and altitude adjustment of equatorial theodolites to meet the needs of different astronomy enthusiasts.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520811918.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-27
AI Technical Summary
In the current technology, equatorial mounts and theodolites are difficult to use together, and cannot simultaneously meet the needs of both beginners and experienced astronomy enthusiasts.
An equatorial theodolite mechanism was designed, which combines a support plate, a support column, a connecting hole, an adjustment mechanism, and a conversion mechanism to realize the installation, conversion, and altitude adjustment of the equatorial and theodolite, thereby improving stability and convenience.
It enables flexible combination of equatorial mount and theodolite, meeting the needs of different astronomy enthusiasts and improving the stability and convenience of use.
Smart Images

Figure CN223953727U_ABST
Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to equatorial theodolite technical field, concretely is an equatorial theodolite mechanism. BACKGROUND
[0002] The main structure of equatorial telescope includes polar axis, declination axis and telescope components. Its polar axis is parallel to the earth rotation axis, and by adjusting the scale disc on the polar axis and the declination axis, the telescope can accurately align and track the position of celestial bodies in the equatorial coordinate system. Due to the earth rotation, celestial bodies seem to move in the sky. The equatorial telescope can offset the influence of the earth rotation through its unique structure design, so that the observer can stably track the celestial bodies for a long time. The theodolite is mainly composed of horizontal axis, vertical axis and telescope. It takes the horizontal direction and vertical direction as the reference, and determines the azimuth and altitude angle of celestial bodies through the scale disc on the horizontal axis and the vertical axis. The structure of the theodolite is relatively simple, and it is convenient to operate, which can quickly align the target celestial bodies in the sky.
[0003] Currently, the main structures of the astronomical telescope observation devices on the market are two kinds: German equatorial telescope and horizontal theodolite. Both have their own advantages. Beginners of astronomical enthusiasts often choose the horizontal theodolite because of its convenience, while experienced enthusiasts prefer the German equatorial telescope because it is closer to the simulation of celestial body movement.
[0004] In the prior art, it is inconvenient to combine the equatorial telescope and the theodolite for use, and it is inconvenient to simultaneously meet the use habits of beginners of astronomical enthusiasts and experienced astronomical enthusiasts. Therefore, it needs to be improved. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The utility model aims at providing an equatorial theodolite mechanism, which solves the problem of inconvenient combination of the equatorial telescope and the theodolite for use.
[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: an equatorial theodolite mechanism, which comprises a base, a connecting disc is fixedly connected to the outer side of the base, a mounting hole is formed in the inner part of the connecting disc, a supporting column is rotatably connected to the top of the base, a supporting plate is in contact with the top of the supporting column, a plurality of connecting holes are evenly distributed in the inner part of the supporting plate, two supporting pads are fixedly connected to the inner part of the supporting plate in a symmetrical manner, a plurality of anti-skid protrusions are fixedly connected to the top of the supporting pad in a symmetrical manner, an adjusting mechanism is arranged on the supporting plate, and a conversion mechanism is arranged on the supporting column.
[0007] Preferably, the number of mounting holes is multiple, and the multiple mounting holes are evenly distributed in the inner part of the connecting disc. The mounting hole can be designed to install and fix the overall structure.
[0008] Preferably, the support pad and the anti-skid bump are integrated, and the support pad and the anti-skid bump are made of rubber material. Through the design of the support pad and the anti-skid bump, the anti-skid stability can be improved.
[0009] Preferably, the adjusting mechanism comprises a movable slot, the inside of the support column is provided with the movable slot, a ball is movably sleeved in the inside of the movable slot, the outside of the ball is movably sleeved with a guide rod, the guide rod is slidably connected with the support column, the guide rod is fixedly connected with the support plate, a screw rod is threadedly connected in the inside of the support column, a rotating seat is rotatably connected with the support plate through a bearing and is rotatably connected with the outside of the screw rod through the bearing, and a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the screw rod. Through the design of the adjusting mechanism, the use height of the support plate can be conveniently adjusted.
[0010] Preferably, the adjusting mechanism comprises a movable slot, the inside of the support column is provided with the movable slot, a ball is movably sleeved in the inside of the movable slot, the outside of the ball is movably sleeved with a guide rod, the guide rod is slidably connected with the support column, the guide rod is fixedly connected with the support plate, a screw rod is threadedly connected in the inside of the support column, a rotating seat is rotatably connected with the support plate through a bearing and is rotatably connected with the outside of the screw rod through the bearing, and a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the screw rod. Through the design of the adjusting mechanism, the use height of the support plate can be conveniently adjusted.
[0011] Preferably, the number of the grooves is multiple, and the multiple grooves are annularly and uniformly distributed in the inside of the connecting column. Through the design of the multiple grooves, the ball can be inserted into the grooves at different positions.
[0012] Preferably, one end of the spring is fixedly connected with the sliding block, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected with the support column. Through the design of the spring, the force of the spring can act on the sliding block.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:
[0014] 1、Through the action of the two end support plates and the connecting holes, the equatorial instrument and the theodolite can be respectively installed and used, the stability can be improved by cooperating with the action of the support pad and the anti-skid bump, the rotary adjustment of the support plate can be realized by the rotary connection of the support column and the connecting column, the rotary support column and the support plate after rotation can be limited and locked by cooperating with the plug-in connection of the groove and the ball, and the equatorial instrument and the theodolite can be conveniently converted and used according to the use requirement.
[0015] 2, the utility model discloses a screw rod and the threaded connection of support column, can realize the screw thread movement of screw rod when rotating handle drives screw rod to rotate, the movement of screw rod can realize the movement of support plate in vertical direction, and then can adjust the equatorial telescope and transit use height installed on support plate, can fine tune its use position, improve the device use effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 It is the overall structure perspective drawing of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 It is the partial structure perspective sectional view of the utility model Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 3 It is the support column partial structure front view sectional view of the utility model Figure 2 ;
[0019] Figure 4 It is the A place enlarged view of the utility model Figure 2 ;
[0020] In the drawing: 1, base;2, connecting disc;3, mounting hole;4, support column;5, support plate;6, connecting hole;7, support pad;8, adjusting mechanism;9, conversion mechanism;10, anti -skid boss;81, movable slot;82, ball;83, guide rod;84, screw rod;85, rotating seat;86, handle;91, connecting column;92, recess;93, ball;94, sliding block;95, spring ball;96, fixed rod;97, spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] 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.
[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2An equatorial theodolite mechanism, including a base 1, the outer side of the base 1 is fixedly sleeved with a connecting disc 2, the inside of the connecting disc 2 is provided with mounting holes 3, the number of the mounting holes 3 is multiple, the multiple mounting holes 3 are uniformly distributed in the inside of the connecting disc 2, through the design of the mounting holes 3, the overall structure can be installed and fixed, the top of the base 1 is rotatably connected with a supporting column 4, the top of the supporting column 4 is in contact with a supporting plate 5, the inside of the supporting plate 5 is provided with multiple connecting holes 6 which are uniformly distributed, the inside of the supporting plate 5 is fixedly connected with two supporting pads 7 which are symmetrically distributed, the top of the supporting pad 7 is fixedly connected with multiple anti-skid protrusions 10 which are uniformly distributed, the supporting pad 7 and the anti-skid protrusion 10 are integrated structure, the supporting pad 7 and the anti-skid protrusion 10 are both made of rubber material, through the design of the supporting pad 7 and the anti-skid protrusion 10, the anti-skid stability can be improved, the supporting plate 5 is provided with an adjusting mechanism 8, the supporting column 4 is provided with a conversion mechanism 9.
[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 , the adjusting mechanism 8 includes a movable slot 81, the inside of the supporting column 4 is provided with the movable slot 81, the inside of the movable slot 81 is movably sleeved with a ball 82, the outside of the ball 82 is movably sleeved with a guide rod 83, the guide rod 83 is slidably connected with the supporting column 4, the guide rod 83 is fixedly connected with the supporting plate 5, the inside of the supporting column 4 is threadedly connected with a screw rod 84, the outside of the screw rod 84 is rotatably sleeved with a rotating seat 85 through a bearing, the rotating seat 85 is rotatably connected with the supporting plate 5 through a bearing, the top of the screw rod 84 is fixedly connected with a handle 86, through the design of the adjusting mechanism 8, the use height of the supporting plate 5 can be conveniently adjusted.
[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 , the conversion mechanism 9 includes a connecting column 91, the top of the base 1 is fixedly connected with the connecting column 91, the connecting column 91 is slidably connected with the supporting column 4, the inside of the connecting column 91 is provided with grooves 92, the inside of the groove 92 is movably sleeved with a clamping ball 93, the number of the groove 92 is multiple, the multiple grooves 92 are annularly and uniformly distributed in the inside of the connecting column 91, through the design of the multiple grooves 92, the clamping ball 93 can be clamped into the inside of the groove 92 at different positions, the clamping ball 93 is movably connected with the supporting column 4, the outside of the clamping ball 93 is movably sleeved with a sliding block 94, the sliding block 94 is slidably connected with the supporting column 4, the outside of the sliding block 94 is fixedly connected with a spring ball 95, the spring ball 95 is fixedly connected with the supporting column 4, the inside of the sliding block 94 is slidably sleeved with a fixing rod 96, the fixing rod 96 is fixedly connected with the supporting column 4, the outside of the fixing rod 96 is provided with a spring 97, one end of the spring 97 is fixedly connected with the sliding block 94, the other end of the spring 97 is fixedly connected with the supporting column 4, through the design of the spring 97, the acting force of the spring 97 can act on the sliding block 94, through the design of the conversion mechanism 9, the supporting plate 5 can be rotatably adjusted.
[0025] The specific implementation process of the utility model is as follows: in use, the equatorial telescope and the theodolite are first installed at the two ends of the support plate 5 through the installation holes 3 at the two ends, and the stability can be improved by cooperating with the support pads 7 and the anti-skid protrusions 10, when the support plate 5 is rotated, the support plate 5 can drive the equatorial telescope and the theodolite to rotate, the equatorial telescope and the theodolite can be used according to the use requirements, and the use convenience is improved.
[0026] When the support column 4 is rotated, the support column 4 will rotate relative to the connecting column 91, the support column 4 will drive the clamping ball 93 to rotate, the clamping ball 93 will roll along the arc surface of the groove 92, the clamping ball 93 will be extruded and pushed to move horizontally, the clamping ball 93 will drive the sliding block 94 to slide along the fixed rod 96, the sliding block 94 can extrude the spring 97, and the sliding block 94 will extrude the elastic ball 95, so that the clamping ball 93 is separated from the groove 92, and along with the rotation of the support column 4, the sliding block 94 is given a counterthrust under the elastic action of the spring 97 and the elastic ball 95, the elastic ball 95 is pushed into the groove 92 in another position, at this time, the position of the rotated support column 4 can be fixed, and then the support plate 5 can be fixed, so that the instability of the equatorial telescope or the theodolite after adjustment and use is avoided.
[0027] When the height of the support plate 5 needs to be adjusted, the handle 86 is directly rotated, the handle 86 drives the screw rod 84 to rotate, the screw rod 84 rotates in the rotating seat 85, so that the screw rod 84 performs threaded motion, the screw rod 84 drives the support plate 5 to move, the support plate 5 drives the guide rod 83 to move, the guide rod 83 drives the ball 82 to roll along the movable groove 81, the height of the equatorial telescope and the theodolite installed on the support plate 5 can be adjusted, the use position can be finely adjusted, and the use effect of the device is improved.
[0028] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the utility model, and the scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An equatorial theodolite mechanism comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The outer side of the base (1) is fixedly sleeved with a connecting disc (2), the inner side of the connecting disc (2) is provided with a mounting hole (3), the top of the base (1) is rotatably connected with a supporting column (4), the top of the supporting column (4) is in contact with a supporting plate (5), the inner side of the supporting plate (5) is provided with a plurality of uniformly distributed connecting holes (6), the inner side of the supporting plate (5) is fixedly connected with two symmetrically distributed supporting pads (7), the top of the supporting pad (7) is fixedly connected with a plurality of uniformly distributed anti-skid protrusions (10), the supporting plate (5) is provided with an adjusting mechanism (8), and the supporting column (4) is provided with a conversion mechanism (9).
2. An equatorial theodolite mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting hole (3) is provided in plurality, and the plurality of mounting holes (3) are uniformly distributed in the connecting disc (2).
3. An equatorial theodolite mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting pad (7) and the anti-skid protrusion (10) are of an integral structure, and the supporting pad (7) and the anti-skid protrusion (10) are both of rubber material.
4. An equatorial theodolite mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism (8) comprises a movable groove (81), the inner side of the supporting column (4) is provided with the movable groove (81), the inner side of the movable groove (81) movably sleeved with a ball (82), the outer side of the ball (82) movably sleeved with a guide rod (83), the guide rod (83) and the supporting column (4) are slidably connected, the guide rod (83) and the supporting plate (5) are fixedly connected, the inner side of the supporting column (4) is threadedly connected with a screw rod (84), the outer side of the screw rod (84) is rotatably sleeved with a rotating seat (85) through a bearing, the rotating seat (85) and the supporting plate (5) are rotatably connected through a bearing, and the top of the screw rod (84) is fixedly connected with a handle (86).
5. An equatorial theodolite mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion mechanism (9) comprises a connecting column (91), the top of the base (1) is fixedly connected with the connecting column (91), the connecting column (91) and the supporting column (4) are slidably connected, the inner side of the connecting column (91) is provided with a groove (92), the inner side of the groove (92) movably sleeved with a clamping ball (93), the clamping ball (93) and the supporting column (4) are movably connected, the outer side of the clamping ball (93) movably sleeved with a sliding block (94), the sliding block (94) and the supporting column (4) are slidably connected, the outer side of the sliding block (94) is fixedly connected with a spring ball (95), the spring ball (95) and the supporting column (4) are fixedly connected, the inner side of the sliding block (94) slidably sleeved with a fixing rod (96), the fixing rod (96) and the supporting column (4) are fixedly connected, and the outer side of the fixing rod (96) is provided with a spring (97).
6. An equatorial theodolite mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The groove (92) is provided in plurality, and the plurality of grooves (92) are annularly and uniformly distributed in the connecting column (91).
7. An equatorial theodolite mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: One end of the spring (97) is fixedly connected with the sliding block (94), and the other end of the spring (97) is fixedly connected with the supporting column (4).