Tool for determining shape and area of rain forest window

By designing a portable forest gap measuring tool, combined with a telescopic pole and a data transmission module, the problems of low efficiency, limited accuracy, and high cost in the existing technology for measuring the shape and area of ​​rainforest gaps have been solved, achieving efficient and reliable measurement results.

CN223985708UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10HAINAN ACAD OF FORESTRY SCI (HAINAN ACAD OF MANGROVE RES)
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-27
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest windows suffer from low efficiency, limited accuracy, and high cost, especially since manual measurement, aerial photography, and lidar methods each have their own shortcomings.

Method used

A tool was designed consisting of a portable protective storage tube, reflective warning tape, portable shoulder strap, waterproof sealing cap, sponge protective pad, and forest window measuring rod. Combined with a level, angle sensor, and measuring ruler, the tool measures the shape and area of ​​forest windows through a telescopic sleeve structure and uses a main control module, positioning module, and Bluetooth module for data transmission.

Benefits of technology

It enables portable, protective, and safe measurement of forest window shape and area, with reliable data transmission, reducing equipment costs and improving measurement efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ecological monitoring, and discloses a tool for determining the shape and area of a rain forest window, which comprises a portable protective storage cylinder, the outer side wall of the portable protective storage cylinder is fixedly connected with a reflective warning tape, one side of the reflective warning tape on the outer side wall of the portable protective storage cylinder is fixedly connected with a portable strap, and the other side of the reflective warning tape on the outer side wall of the portable protective storage cylinder is fixedly connected with the portable strap. The top of the portable protective storage cylinder is in threaded connection with a waterproof sealing cover, the inner wall of the portable protective storage cylinder is fixedly connected with a sponge protective pad, and the inner bottom wall of the sponge protective pad is movably connected with a forest window measuring rod base. According to the tool for determining the shape and the area of the rain forest window, the portable protective storage cylinder, the portable straps, the waterproof sealing cover and the sponge protective pad are arranged in a matched mode, so that the tool can be carried by a technician for measuring the shape and the area of the rain forest window when the technician goes out; and meanwhile, a waterproof, dustproof and anti-collision protection effect is achieved when the forest window measuring tool is carried out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ecological monitoring technology, specifically a tool for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest windows. Background Technology

[0002] Tree gaps are gaps in the rainforest canopy created by fallen trees, natural disasters, or human activities. The shape and area of ​​tree gaps significantly impact the rainforest ecosystem's light, temperature, humidity, and biodiversity. Currently, methods for determining the shape and area of ​​tree gaps mainly include: manual measurement (using ground measuring tools such as tape measures and rangefinders, which is inefficient and has limited accuracy); aerial photography (using drones or satellites to capture images of tree gaps, but data processing is complex and costly); and lidar (high accuracy but expensive equipment, unsuitable for large-scale deployment). Therefore, this invention provides a tool for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest tree gaps. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a tool for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest windows, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A tool for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest gaps, comprising a portable protective storage tube, wherein a reflective warning tape is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the portable protective storage tube, a portable shoulder strap is fixedly connected to one side of the reflective warning tape on the outer wall of the portable protective storage tube, a waterproof sealing cap is threaded to the top of the portable protective storage tube, a sponge protective pad is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the portable protective storage tube, a forest gap measuring rod base is movably connected to the inner bottom wall of the sponge protective pad, a forest gap measuring outer rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the forest gap measuring rod base, and the outer surface of the forest gap measuring outer rod... A reset button is engaged with the end of the device via a limiting hole. A first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the reset button. A second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve is connected to the upper outer end of the first telescopic forest window measuring sleeve via the reset button. A third telescopic forest window measuring sleeve is connected to the upper outer end of the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve via the reset button. An inner telescopic forest window measuring rod is connected to the upper outer end of the third telescopic forest window measuring sleeve via the reset button. A level is threadedly connected to the top of the inner telescopic forest window measuring rod via four fixing bolts. An angle sensor is threadedly connected to the top of the level via a threaded interface.

[0007] Preferably, a measuring scale is fixedly connected to the outside of the forest window measuring outer sleeve, the first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve, the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve, the third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve, and the forest window measuring telescopic inner sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the threaded interface at the top of the level is designed with an anti-loosening device around it.

[0009] Preferably, the telescopic inner rod for measuring forest windows houses a rechargeable lithium battery, a main control module, a positioning module, and a Bluetooth module. The rechargeable lithium battery is electrically connected to an external power cord via a waterproof interface. The main control module, positioning module, Bluetooth module, level, and angle sensor are all electrically connected to the rechargeable lithium battery via power leads. The main control module is responsible for power distribution and data processing. The positioning module uses an integrated GPS and BeiDou dual-mode positioning system to record the location of measurement points. The Bluetooth module is used to communicate with mobile devices to transmit measurement data. A power switch is located on the surface of the main control module to control the power supply of the entire measurement system. The power switch extends to the outside of the telescopic inner rod for measuring forest windows and is fixedly connected to it.

[0010] Preferably, the outer telescopic rod for measuring forest windows, the first telescopic telescopic rod for measuring forest windows, the second telescopic rod for measuring forest windows, the third telescopic rod for measuring forest windows, and the inner telescopic rod for measuring forest windows can be stretched or retracted in sequence by pressing the snap-lock reset button.

[0011] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a tool for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest windows, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] This tool, used to determine the shape and area of ​​rainforest gaps, is designed with a portable protective storage tube, a carrying strap, a waterproof sealing cap, and a sponge protective pad. During use, the tool is placed inside the sponge protective pad within the portable storage tube for protection, and then sealed with the waterproof cap for waterproof and dustproof protection. The carrying strap allows for easy transport, making it ideal for rainforest gap shape and area measurement technicians. It also provides waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant protection during transport. Reflective warning strips provide safety warnings when the tool is being carried. The tool also features a base and a measuring rod. The system is designed with a coordinated configuration of an outer telescopic pole, a reset button, a first telescopic telescopic pole for measuring rainforest windows, a second telescopic telescopic pole for measuring rainforest windows, a third telescopic telescopic pole for measuring rainforest windows, an inner telescopic pole for measuring rainforest windows, a level, an angle sensor, and a measuring scale. During use, personnel can sequentially pull out the first telescopic pole, the second telescopic pole, the third telescopic pole, and the inner telescopic pole until the reset button. Each segment is then locked in place and its telescopic extension is limited. The shape and area of ​​the rainforest windows are measured and determined using the level, angle sensor, and measuring scale. The measurement data is transmitted to mobile devices via the main control module, positioning module, and Bluetooth module for analysis and collection, thus serving the purpose of measuring and determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest windows. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the present utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Portable protective storage tube; 2. Reflective warning tape; 3. Portable shoulder strap; 4. Waterproof sealing cap; 5. Sponge protective pad; 6. Forest window measuring pole base; 7. Forest window measuring outer pole; 8. Reset button; 9. First forest window measuring telescopic sleeve pole; 10. Second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve pole; 11. Third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve pole; 12. Forest window measuring telescopic inner pole; 13. Level; 14. Angle sensor; 15. Measuring ruler. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a tool for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest windows, including a portable protective storage tube 1. Through the coordinated arrangement of the portable protective storage tube 1, a portable shoulder strap 3, a waterproof sealing cap 4, and a sponge protective pad 5, the user can place the forest window measuring tool inside the sponge protective pad 5 within the portable protective storage tube 1 for protection. The waterproof sealing cap 4 is then tightened for waterproof and dustproof protection. Simultaneously, the user can carry the tool out using the portable shoulder strap 3. This serves as a tool for rainforest window shape and area measurement technicians to carry when out in public, and also provides waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant protection for the forest window measuring tool during transport. The portable protective storage tube 1... A reflective warning strip 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall. This reflective warning strip 2 serves as a safety reflective warning for technicians carrying the device outdoors. A portable shoulder strap 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the reflective warning strip 2 on the outer wall of the portable protective storage tube 1. A waterproof sealing cap 4 is threaded onto the top of the portable protective storage tube 1. A sponge protective pad 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the portable protective storage tube 1. A forest window measuring rod base 6 is movably connected to the inner bottom wall of the sponge protective pad 5. The portable protective storage tube 1 is connected to the forest window measuring rod base 6, the forest window measuring outer sleeve rod 7, a reset button 8, a first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 9, a second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod 10, a third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 11, a forest window measuring telescopic inner rod 12, a level 13, and an angle gauge. The sensor 14 and measuring scale 15 are designed to work together. During use, personnel can sequentially pull out the first telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 9, the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 10, the third telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 11, and the inner telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 12, up to the reset button 8. After each segment is locked in place, the shape and area of ​​the rainforest window are measured using a level 13, angle sensor 14, and measuring scale 15. The measurement data is transmitted to and analyzed by the main control module, positioning module, and Bluetooth module, communicating with and collecting data from mobile devices. This process effectively determines the shape and area of ​​the rainforest window. The upper surface of the forest window measuring rod base 6 is fixedly connected to the outer forest window measuring sleeve 7. A reset button 8 is snapped into the upper outer end of rod 7 via a limiting hole. A first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the reset button 8. A second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod 10 is connected to the upper outer end of the first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 9 via the reset button 8. A third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 11 is connected to the upper outer end of the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod 10 via the reset button 8. A forest window measuring telescopic inner rod 12 is connected to the upper outer end of the third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 11 via the reset button 8. A level 13 is threadedly connected to the top of the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod 12 via four fixing bolts. An angle sensor 14 is threadedly connected to the top of the level 13 via a threaded interface.Measuring scales 15 are fixedly connected to the exterior of the forest window measuring outer rod 7, the first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 9, the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod 10, the third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod 11, and the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod 12. An anti-loosening device is designed around the threaded interface at the top of the level 13. The forest window measuring telescopic inner rod 12 houses a rechargeable lithium battery, a main control module, a positioning module, and a Bluetooth module. The rechargeable lithium battery is electrically connected to an external power cord via a waterproof interface. The main control module, positioning module, Bluetooth module, level 13, and angle sensor 14 are all electrically connected to the rechargeable lithium battery via power cords. The main control module is responsible for power distribution and data processing. The positioning module uses an integrated GPS and Beidou dual-mode positioning system to record the location of measurement points. The Bluetooth module is used to communicate with mobile devices and transmit measurement data. A power switch is located on the surface of the main control module to control the power supply of the entire measurement system. The power switch extends to the outside of the forest window measurement telescopic inner rod 12 and is fixedly connected to it. The forest window measurement outer rod 7, the first forest window measurement telescopic sleeve rod 9, the second telescopic forest window measurement sleeve rod 10, the third forest window measurement telescopic sleeve rod 11, and the forest window measurement telescopic inner rod 12 can be sequentially extended or retracted by pressing the latching reset button 8.

[0021] In summary, this tool for determining the shape and area of ​​rainforest windows utilizes a portable protective storage tube 1, a portable shoulder strap 3, a waterproof sealing cap 4, and a sponge protective pad 5. During use, the tool can be placed inside the sponge protective pad 5 within the portable protective storage tube 1 for protection, and then sealed with the waterproof sealing cap 4 for waterproof and dustproof protection. The portable shoulder strap 3 allows for easy carrying, serving as a tool for rainforest window shape and area measurement technicians, providing waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant protection during transport. The reflective warning strip 2 provides safety warnings for technicians carrying the tool. The tool also features a base 6, an outer measuring rod 7, and a reset mechanism. The system is designed with a combination of button 8, first telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 9, second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 10, third telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 11, forest window measuring telescopic inner rod 12, level 13, angle sensor 14, and measuring scale 15. During use, personnel can sequentially pull out the first telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 9, the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 10, the third telescopic forest window measuring sleeve 11, and the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod 12 until the reset button 8 is pressed. After each segment is locked in place, the shape and area of ​​the rainforest window are measured using the level 13, angle sensor 14, and measuring scale 15. The measurement data is transmitted to and analyzed by the main control module, positioning module, and Bluetooth module, thus serving to determine the shape and area of ​​the rainforest window.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that the device structure and drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that all standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0025] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tool for determining rainforest gap shape and area, comprising a portable protective storage cylinder (1), characterised in that: The portable protection storage cylinder (1) is fixedly connected with a reflective warning tape (2) on the outer side wall, one side of the reflective warning tape (2) on the outer side wall of the portable protection storage cylinder (1) is fixedly connected with a portable shoulder strap (3), the top of the portable protection storage cylinder (1) is threadedly connected with a waterproof sealing cover (4), the inner wall of the portable protection storage cylinder (1) is fixedly connected with a sponge protection pad (5), the inner bottom wall of the sponge protection pad (5) is movably connected with a forest window measuring rod base (6), the upper surface of the forest window measuring rod base (6) is fixedly connected with a forest window measuring outer sleeve rod (7), the outer upper end of the forest window measuring outer sleeve rod (7) is clamped with a reset button (8) through a limiting hole, the inner side wall of the reset button (8) is fixedly connected with a first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (9), the outer upper end of the first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (9) is limitingly connected with a second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod (10) through clamping the reset button (8), the outer upper end of the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod (10) is limitingly connected with a third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (11) through clamping the reset button (8), the outer upper end of the third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (11) is limitingly connected with a forest window measuring telescopic inner rod (12) through clamping the reset button (8), the top of the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod (12) is threadedly locked with a level (13) through four fixed bolts, and the top of the level (13) is threadedly connected with an angle sensor (14).

2. A tool for determining the shape and area of rainforest canopy gaps as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The outer sides of the forest window measuring outer sleeve rod (7), the first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (9), the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod (10), the third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (11) and the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod (12) are fixedly connected with measuring scales (15).

3. A tool for determining the shape and area of rainforest canopy gaps as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: A loosening prevention device is arranged around the threaded interface at the top of the level (13).

4. A tool for determining rainforest gap shape and area according to claim 1 characterised in that: The forest window measuring telescopic inner rod (12) is internally provided with a rechargeable lithium battery, a main control module, a positioning module and a Bluetooth module, the rechargeable lithium battery is electrically connected with an external power line through a waterproof interface, the main control module, the positioning module and the Bluetooth module, the level (13) and the angle sensor (14) are electrically connected with the rechargeable lithium battery through power supply wires, the main control module is responsible for power distribution and data processing, the positioning module adopts an integrated GPS and Beidou dual-mode positioning system to record the positions of measuring points, the Bluetooth module is used for communicating and transmitting measuring data with a mobile device, a power switch is arranged on the surface of the main control module to control the power supply of the whole measuring system, and the power switch extends to the outside of the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod (12) and is fixedly connected with the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod (12).

5. A tool for determining rainforest gap shape and area according to claim 1 characterised in that: The forest window measuring outer sleeve rod (7), the first forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (9), the second telescopic forest window measuring sleeve rod (10), the third forest window measuring telescopic sleeve rod (11) and the forest window measuring telescopic inner rod (12) can be stretched or folded in turn by pressing the clamping reset button (8).