Ultrasonic sensor for accumulated water of underpass of road
By combining ultrasonic sensors and cameras, the real-time and reliability issues of underground water accumulation monitoring have been solved, enabling wireless data transmission and automatic switching of monitoring modes, thereby improving the real-time understanding and early warning capabilities of underground water accumulation status.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, monitoring water accumulation in road underground passages relies on manual inspections, which is inefficient and costly. Float-type sensors are easily clogged by dirt, and traditional sensors lack accuracy at low water levels. Furthermore, wired data transmission is complex and difficult to adapt to humid environments.
The system employs an ultrasonic sensor combined with a camera to achieve wireless data transmission. The controller processes the data and automatically switches to image recognition mode when the sensor fails, ensuring real-time and continuous monitoring.
It enables real-time monitoring and early warning of water accumulation in underground tunnels, reduces environmental interference, improves monitoring accuracy and sensor reliability, and reduces maintenance difficulty.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an ultrasonic sensor, specifically an ultrasonic sensor for use in underground water accumulation, belonging to the field of water accumulation monitoring technology. Background Technology
[0002] In urban construction, underground passages are often built at the bottom of roads to facilitate the passage of pedestrians or vehicles and to alleviate traffic congestion. However, water accumulation is prone to occur inside underground passages, which can affect traffic. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the water level in underground passages in real time to prevent harm to vehicles and pedestrians.
[0003] However, in the existing technology, the monitoring of water accumulation in road underground tunnels mainly relies on manual inspection or detection devices based on float-type sensors. Manual inspection is inefficient, costly and cannot respond in real time; float-type sensors are easily clogged by dirt, are difficult to maintain, and have insufficient accuracy at low water levels. In addition, traditional sensors mostly use wired data transmission, which is complicated and difficult to adapt to the humid environment of underground tunnels. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ultrasonic sensor for underground water accumulation in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. It can monitor the water accumulation in underground passages in real time, and can realize on-site status observation by switching cameras, realize wireless data transmission, and reduce environmental interference.
[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: an ultrasonic sensor for water accumulation in road underground passages, comprising a mounting plate, a monitoring mechanism mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate, the monitoring mechanism comprising a controller, a camera mounted on one end of the controller, a connecting base mounted on the bottom of the controller, a sensor mounted on the bottom of the connecting base, antennas mounted on both sides of the other end of the controller, and a connecting mechanism mounted on the top of the controller.
[0006] Preferably, a connecting rod is installed at the bottom of the mounting plate, and the bottom of the connecting rod is connected to the top of the controller.
[0007] Preferably, a fill light is installed at one end of the controller, and the fill light is located on one side of the camera.
[0008] Preferably, a transparent plate is installed at one end of the controller, and the transparent plate is located outside the camera and the fill light.
[0009] Preferably, the connecting mechanism includes a connecting plate, which is installed at the top center of the controller. The top of the connecting plate is provided with a slot, and the bottom of the connecting rod is provided with a locking plate. The locking plate engages with the slot, and both the slot and the locking plate are "convex" shaped structures.
[0010] Preferably, a screw is threaded to the top of one end of the card plate, and the bottom of the screw extends into the card slot and abuts against the connecting plate.
[0011] Preferably, a rubber pad is installed on the top side of the connecting plate. The rubber pad has a disc-shaped structure, and the bottom of the screw abuts against the rubber pad.
[0012] Preferably, the inner side of the connecting plate is provided with two grooves, the grooves extend into the slot, and protrusions are respectively installed on both sides of the card plate, the protrusions abutting against the inside of the grooves.
[0013] Preferably, one end of the protrusion is slidably connected to the inner side of the card plate via an abutment spring, and one end of the protrusion has a hemispherical structure.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the installation of the controller facilitates the connection of sensors, the sensors emit ultrasonic waves vertically to detect water level height, and the data is processed by the controller and transmitted through the antenna, which facilitates the control center to analyze the data and thus understand the water accumulation status of the underground tunnel in real time. When the water level reaches the threshold, an early warning is issued in time. At the same time, by installing a camera, images of the water accumulation area on the ground are taken at regular intervals. When the sensor is interfered with or fails, it automatically switches to the image recognition mode to ensure the continuity of monitoring. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the sensor and the controller of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of the card plate and connecting plate of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the contact spring and the protrusion of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Monitoring mechanism; 201. Connecting rod; 202. Controller; 203. Camera; 204. Fill light; 205. Connecting seat; 206. Sensor; 207. Transparent plate; 208. Antenna; 3. Connecting mechanism; 301. Connecting plate; 302. Slot; 303. Card plate; 304. Screw; 305. Rubber pad; 306. Protrusion; 307. Groove; 308. Contact spring. 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, an ultrasonic sensor for detecting water accumulation in road underpasses includes a mounting plate 1. A monitoring mechanism 2 is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate 1. The monitoring mechanism 2 includes a controller 202. A camera 203 is mounted on one end of the controller 202. A connecting seat 205 is mounted on the bottom of the controller 202. A sensor 206 is mounted on the bottom of the connecting seat 205. Antennas 208 are mounted on both sides of the other end of the controller 202. A connecting mechanism 3 is mounted on the top of the controller 202.
[0022] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a connecting rod 201 is installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 1. The bottom of the connecting rod 201 is connected to the top of the controller 202. The installation of the connecting rod 201 facilitates the connection between the controller 202 and the bottom of the mounting plate 1. By replacing the connecting rod 201 with different lengths, the installation height of the controller 202 can be adjusted.
[0023] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a fill light 204 is installed at one end of the controller 202. The fill light 204 is located on one side of the camera 203. The installation of the fill light 204 facilitates the lighting of the camera 203, making it easier to capture high-definition images.
[0024] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a transparent plate 207 is installed at one end of the controller 202. The transparent plate 207 is located outside the camera 203 and the fill light 204. The installation of the transparent plate 207 helps to shield and protect the camera 203 and the fill light 204.
[0025] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the connecting mechanism 3 includes a connecting plate 301. The connecting plate 301 is installed at the top center of the controller 202. The top of the connecting plate 301 is provided with a slot 302. The bottom of the connecting rod 201 is provided with a card plate 303. The card plate 303 is engaged with the slot 302. Both the slot 302 and the card plate 303 are "convex" shaped structures. Through the installation of the connecting plate 301, with the cooperation of the slot 302, the card plate 303 and the connecting plate 301 can be detachably connected, which is beneficial for subsequent maintenance.
[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a screw 304 is threadedly connected to the top of one end of the card plate 303. The bottom of the screw 304 extends into the slot 302 and abuts against the connecting plate 301. By rotating the screw 304, the bottom of the screw 304 abuts against the inner side of the connecting plate 301, which serves as a limiting function. By rotating the screw 304 in the opposite direction, the screw 304 separates from the connecting plate 301, making it easy to disassemble the card plate 303 and the connecting plate 301.
[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a rubber pad 305 is installed on the top side of the connecting plate 301. The rubber pad 305 has a disc-shaped structure. The bottom of the screw 304 abuts against the rubber pad 305. By installing the rubber pad 305, the bottom of the screw 304 will not abut against the connecting plate 301 and cause wear, and the abutment will be more stable.
[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the inner side of the connecting plate 301 is provided with two grooves 307, which extend into the slot 302. The two sides of the card plate 303 are respectively equipped with protrusions 306, which abut against the inside of the grooves 307. By opening the grooves 307, after the card plate 303 and the slot 302 are engaged, the protrusions 306 abut against the inside of the grooves 307, which plays a positioning role.
[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, one end of the protrusion 306 is slidably connected to the inner side of the card plate 303 through the abutment spring 308. One end of the protrusion 306 has a hemispherical structure. Through the installation of the abutment spring 308, the protrusion 306 has telescopic sliding, which helps to reduce wear between the protrusion 306 and the connecting plate 301, and also facilitates disassembly.
[0030] In use, the mounting plate 1 is first detachably installed to the top of the tunnel using multiple bolts. Then, the connecting plate 301 at the top of the controller 202 is engaged with the locking plate 303 at the bottom of the connecting rod 201. The protrusion 306 retracts from the abutment spring 308, facilitating the locking plate 303 to engage properly. Subsequently, the protrusion 306 abuts against the inside of the groove 307 under the elastic force of the abutment spring 308, ensuring a stable and secure engagement between the locking plate 303 and the connecting plate 301. Finally, by rotating the screw 304, the bottom of the screw 304 contacts the rubber pad 305. The contact between the card plate 303 and the connecting plate 301 limits the position, which is conducive to the stable installation of the controller 202. The sensor 206 at the bottom of the controller 202 emits ultrasonic waves vertically to detect the water level. The data is processed by the controller 202 and transmitted through the antenna 208, which facilitates the control center to analyze the data and thus understand the water accumulation status of the underground tunnel in real time. At the same time, with the help of the supplementary light 204, the camera 203 takes pictures of the water accumulation area on the ground at regular intervals. When the sensor 206 is interfered with or fails, it automatically switches to the image recognition mode to ensure the continuity of monitoring.
[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An ultrasonic sensor for the detection of water in a road underpass comprising a mounting plate (1) characterised in that: The bottom of the mounting plate (1) is provided with a monitoring mechanism (2), the monitoring mechanism (2) comprises a controller (202), one end of the controller (202) is provided with a camera (203), the bottom of the controller (202) is provided with a connecting seat (205), the bottom of the connecting seat (205) is provided with a sensor (206), the other end of the controller (202) is provided with an antenna (208) on both sides respectively, and the top of the controller (202) is provided with a connecting mechanism (3).
2. The ultrasonic sensor for the water accumulation in the road underpass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting plate (1) is provided with a connecting rod (201), and the connecting rod (201) is connected with the top of the controller (202).
3. The ultrasonic sensor for road underpass water accumulation according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the controller (202) is provided with a light supplementing lamp (204), and the light supplementing lamp (204) is located on one side of the camera (203).
4. The ultrasonic sensor for road underpass accumulated water according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the controller (202) is provided with a transparent plate (207), and the transparent plate (207) is located outside the camera (203) and the light supplementing lamp (204).
5. The ultrasonic sensor for road underpass water accumulation according to claim 2, characterized by: The connecting mechanism (3) comprises a connecting plate (301), the top center of the controller (202) is provided with the connecting plate (301), the top of the connecting plate (301) is provided with a clamping groove (302), the bottom of the connecting rod (201) is provided with a clamping plate (303), the clamping plate (303) is clamped in the clamping groove (302), and the clamping groove (302) and the clamping plate (303) are both "convex" structures.
6. The ultrasonic sensor for road underpass water accumulation according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the clamping plate (303) is provided with a screw rod (304) in a threaded connection manner, and the bottom of the screw rod (304) extends into the clamping groove (302) and abuts against the connecting plate (301).
7. The ultrasonic sensor for road underpass water accumulation according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top side of the connecting plate (301) is provided with a rubber pad (305), the rubber pad (305) is a disc-shaped structure, and the bottom of the screw rod (304) abuts against the rubber pad (305).
8. The ultrasonic sensor for road underpass water accumulation according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner side of the connecting plate (301) is provided with two grooves (307), the grooves (307) extend into the clamping groove (302), the clamping plate (303) is provided with a protrusion (306) on each side, and the protrusion (306) abuts against the groove (307).
9. The ultrasonic sensor for road underpass water accumulation according to claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the protrusion (306) is slidably connected to the inner side of the clamping plate (303) through an abutting spring (308), and one end of the protrusion (306) is a hemispherical structure.