Agrometeorological automatic observation device

By designing an automated agricultural meteorological observation device with a climbing mechanism and angle adjustment components, the problem of the inability to comprehensively observe the growth status of fruit trees in existing technologies has been solved. It realizes the automated and accurate acquisition of meteorological data and image information at different heights, improving the comprehensiveness and safety of observation.

CN224003448UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17GANSU PROVINCIAL METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION & TECH EQUIP SUPPORT CENT
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Existing agricultural meteorological observation devices cannot comprehensively observe the growth status of agricultural plants such as fruit trees, especially the top and bottom of plant leaves, resulting in the inability to detect diseases in a timely manner.

Method used

An automated agricultural meteorological observation device was designed, which adopts a climbing mechanism and an angle adjustment component. The climbing mechanism allows the camera and meteorological instruments to move on the vertical pole to achieve observation at different heights, and the device is automated through a power supply system and electrical control.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive acquisition of meteorological data and image information at different altitudes in agricultural areas, improves the accuracy and automation of observations, reduces labor intensity, expands the observation range, and ensures the stability and safety of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an agricultural meteorology automatic observation device comprising a pedestal, the top surface of which is vertically provided with a vertical rod; the angle adjusting assembly is mounted on the base; the climbing mechanism comprises an upper box body and a lower box body, two sets of folding arms are symmetrically arranged between the upper box body and the lower box body, rotating driving assemblies are installed in the upper box body and the lower box body respectively, rotating shafts are installed on the rotating driving assemblies, one ends of the rotating shafts are fixedly connected with the folding arms, and the other ends of the rotating shafts are fixedly connected with the folding arms. Surrounding assemblies are respectively mounted in the upper box body and the lower box body; the camera is mounted at the top of the upper box body; the meteorological instrument is mounted on the lower box body; the power supply system is installed at the top end of the vertical rod, and a guide rod is fixed to the bottom of the upper box body. According to the utility model, comprehensive observation of agrometeorological conditions is realized, and richer information is provided for agrometeorological research and agricultural production management.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meteorological observation technology, and in particular to an automated agricultural meteorological observation device. Background Technology

[0002] In agricultural planting, it is often necessary to monitor ecological and meteorological parameters such as temperature and humidity, as well as the growth status of plants, in order to formulate appropriate fertilization plans based on the environment and plant growth. Currently, the monitoring devices are fixedly installed between crops. They monitor environmental parameters through fixed meteorological instruments and observe the growth status of plants through fixed cameras. However, for agricultural plants such as fruit trees, growth is a process, and the height of crops will change. Cameras at fixed heights and angles cannot provide a comprehensive view, especially the top and bottom of plant leaves, which cannot be observed, thus some diseases on the leaves cannot be detected in time.

[0003] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automated agricultural meteorological observation device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated agricultural meteorological observation device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides an automated agricultural meteorological observation device, comprising:

[0006] A base, wherein a vertical rod is vertically provided on the top surface of the base;

[0007] An angle adjustment component is mounted on the base and is in transmission engagement with the vertical rod;

[0008] A climbing mechanism includes an upper box and a lower box, which are correspondingly arranged. Two sets of folding arms are symmetrically arranged between the upper and lower boxes. Rotary drive assemblies are respectively installed in the upper and lower boxes. A rotating shaft is installed on the rotating drive assembly, and one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the folding arm. Hugging assemblies are respectively installed in the upper and lower boxes. The upper and lower boxes are respectively fixed to the vertical bar by the hugging assemblies.

[0009] A camera is mounted on the top of the upper housing.

[0010] A meteorological instrument, which is mounted on the lower housing;

[0011] A power supply system is installed at the top of the vertical pole, and the camera, the weather instrument, the angle adjustment component, the rotation drive component, and the embracing component are all connected to the power supply system.

[0012] The bottom of the upper box is fixed with a guide rod, the bottom end of which is inserted into the lower box and slides in contact with it.

[0013] According to the automated agricultural meteorological observation device provided by this utility model, the angle adjustment component includes an adjustment motor, the bottom surface of the base is provided with an installation groove, the adjustment motor is installed in the installation groove, and the output shaft of the adjustment motor passes through the top of the installation groove and is fixed to the bottom of the vertical rod.

[0014] According to the automated agricultural meteorological observation device provided by this utility model, the folding arm includes a first link and a second link. One end of the first link is fixed to the rotation drive assembly of the upper box, and the bottom of the second link is fixed to the rotation drive assembly of the lower box. The first link and the second link are rotatably connected.

[0015] According to the automated agricultural meteorological observation device provided by this utility model, the rotary drive assembly includes a climbing motor, which is fixed in the upper housing and the lower housing respectively. The output shaft of the climbing motor is fixed with a drive gear. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the upper housing and the lower housing respectively. One end of the rotating shaft is fixed with a driven gear, and the drive gear meshes with the driven gear.

[0016] According to the automated agricultural meteorological observation device provided by this utility model, the encircling assembly includes an electrically controlled track, a support arm, and a clamp. The electrically controlled track is fixed to the upper box and the lower box respectively. A slider is symmetrically slidably connected to the electrically controlled track, and a connecting rod is rotatably connected to the slider. The support arm is rotatably connected to the upper box and the lower box. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the support arm. The clamp is fixed to the support arm, and anti-slip texture is provided on the inner circumference of the clamp. The two clamps symmetrically encircle the vertical rod.

[0017] According to the agricultural meteorological automated observation device provided by this utility model, the power supply system includes a photovoltaic panel, a relay and a storage battery. The photovoltaic panel, the relay and the storage battery are connected in series. The photovoltaic panel is fixed to the top of the vertical rod by a fixing frame, and the storage battery is installed in the upper box.

[0018] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0019] 1) Through the design of the climbing mechanism, the upper and lower boxes can move up and down on the vertical pole, thereby enabling the camera and meteorological instruments to conduct observations at different heights. This allows the device to acquire meteorological data and image information at different heights within the agricultural area, greatly expanding the observation range and providing a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of agricultural meteorological conditions, thus providing more precise decision-making basis for agricultural production.

[0020] 2) The upper and lower boxes are fixed to the vertical pole by a ring-shaped assembly. This fixing method can ensure the stability of the climbing mechanism when it moves on the vertical pole, avoid shaking or falling off during the climbing process, and ensure the safety and reliability of the device.

[0021] 3) The guide rod at the bottom of the upper box slides with the lower box, providing precise guidance for the relative movement of the upper and lower boxes, making the climbing mechanism move more smoothly and accurately, reducing errors during the movement process, and improving the working accuracy of the device.

[0022] 4) Components such as the angle adjustment assembly, rotation drive assembly, and clasp assembly are all connected to the power supply system, enabling automated operation of each component through electrical control. For example, the angle adjustment assembly can automatically adjust the rotation angle of the vertical rod as needed, and the rotation drive assembly can automatically control the movement of the folding arm, realizing automatic climbing of the climbing mechanism. This greatly improves the automation level of the device, reduces manual intervention, lowers labor intensity, and increases work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automated agricultural meteorological observation device of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the climbing mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0028] The components include: 1. Base; 2. Vertical rod; 3. Upper housing; 4. Lower housing; 5. Rotating shaft; 6. Guide rod; 7. First connecting rod; 8. Second connecting rod; 9. Climbing motor; 10. Drive gear; 11. Driven gear; 12. Electrically controlled track; 13. Support arm; 14. Clamp; 15. Slider; 16. Connecting rod; 17. Photovoltaic panel; 18. Fixing frame. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an automated agricultural meteorological observation device, comprising:

[0032] Base 1, with a vertical rod 2 vertically installed on the top surface of base 1;

[0033] An angle adjustment component is mounted on the base 1 and is engaged with the vertical rod 2.

[0034] The climbing mechanism includes an upper box 3 and a lower box 4, which are arranged correspondingly. Two sets of folding arms are symmetrically arranged between the upper box 3 and the lower box 4. Rotary drive components are installed in the upper box 3 and the lower box 4 respectively. A rotating shaft 5 is installed on the rotating drive component. One end of the rotating shaft 5 is fixedly connected to the folding arm. Hugging components are installed in the upper box 3 and the lower box 4 respectively. The upper box 3 and the lower box 4 are fixed to the vertical bar 2 by the hugging components.

[0035] The camera is mounted on the top of the upper housing 3;

[0036] Meteorological instruments are installed on the lower housing 4.

[0037] The power supply system is installed at the top of the vertical pole 2. The camera, meteorological instrument, angle adjustment component, rotation drive component, and surround component are all connected to the power supply system.

[0038] The bottom of the upper box 3 is fixed with a guide rod 6, and the bottom end of the guide rod 6 is inserted into the lower box 4 and slides between them.

[0039] This invention is based on a base 1, on which a vertical rod 2 is vertically mounted. An angle adjustment component is installed on the base 1 and engages with the vertical rod 2 for adjusting the angle of the vertical rod 2 and related components. A power supply system is installed at the top of the vertical rod 2 to power various components such as the camera, meteorological instruments, angle adjustment component, rotation drive component, and embracing component. The climbing mechanism consists of an upper housing 3 and a lower housing 4, connected by two sets of symmetrically arranged folding arms. Rotation drive components are installed inside the upper housing 3 and lower housing 4, with a rotating shaft 5 mounted on each component. One end of the rotating shaft 5 is fixedly connected to a folding arm. Embracing components are also installed inside the upper housing 3 and lower housing 4, fixing them to the vertical rod 2. A guide rod 6 is fixed to the bottom of the upper housing 3, with its bottom end inserted into and slidingly engaging with the lower housing 4, providing guidance for the relative movement of the upper housing 3 and lower housing 4. When climbing is required, the rotating drive assembly drives the rotating shaft 5 to rotate, thereby driving the folding arm to fold or unfold. During the folding arm's movement, the upper box 3 and the lower box 4 are alternately fixed to the vertical rod 2. For example, the lower box 4 is first fixed to the vertical rod 2 by the clasping assembly, then the rotating drive assembly drives the folding arm to move, causing the upper box 3 to move upward relative to the lower box 4. After moving to the appropriate position, the clasping assembly of the upper box 3 fixes the upper box 3 to the vertical rod 2. Then, the clasping assembly of the lower box 4 is released, and the rotating drive assembly drives the folding arm again, causing the lower box 4 to move upward closer to the upper box 3. This process is repeated to achieve the climbing mechanism's upward movement on the vertical rod 2; the downward movement is the opposite of the upward movement. A camera is installed on the top of the upper box 3. As the climbing mechanism moves, the camera can take pictures at different heights on the vertical rod 2 to acquire agricultural scene image information at different heights. Meteorological instruments are installed on the lower housing 4, and can also collect meteorological data at different heights, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction, driven by the climbing mechanism.

[0040] The solution is further optimized. The angle adjustment component includes an adjustment motor. The bottom surface of the base 1 has an installation groove. The adjustment motor is installed in the installation groove. The output shaft of the adjustment motor passes through the top of the installation groove and is fixed to the bottom of the vertical rod 2.

[0041] The adjusting motor is installed in the mounting groove on the bottom surface of the base 1, and its output shaft passes through the top of the mounting groove and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vertical rod 2. At this time, the vertical rod 2 is in the initial angle position.

[0042] When the angle of the vertical rod 2 needs to be adjusted, the control system sends a command to the adjustment motor, and the adjustment motor starts to work.

[0043] Adjust the output shaft of the motor to rotate in the direction of the instruction (clockwise or counterclockwise). Since the output shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vertical rod 2, the rotation of the output shaft will drive the vertical rod 2 to rotate together.

[0044] After the vertical rod 2 rotates to the preset angle, the control system sends a stop command to the adjusting motor, the adjusting motor stops rotating, and the vertical rod 2 remains at the adjusted angle position to meet the needs of different observation angles.

[0045] The design is further optimized so that the folding arm includes a first link 7 and a second link 8. One end of the first link 7 is fixed to the rotation drive assembly of the upper box 3, and the bottom of the second link 8 is fixed to the rotation drive assembly of the lower box 4. The first link 7 and the second link 8 are rotatably connected.

[0046] Further optimization of the scheme: the rotary drive assembly includes a climbing motor 9, which is fixed in the upper housing 3 and the lower housing 4 respectively. The output shaft of the climbing motor 9 is fixed with a drive gear 10. The rotating shaft 5 is rotatably connected to the upper housing 3 and the lower housing 4 respectively. One end of the rotating shaft 5 is fixed with a driven gear 11, and the drive gear 10 and the driven gear 11 mesh with each other.

[0047] The scheme is further optimized. The encircling component includes an electrically controlled track 12, a support arm 13, and a clamp 14. The electrically controlled track 12 is fixed inside the upper box 3 and the lower box 4 respectively. A slider 15 is symmetrically slidably connected to the electrically controlled track 12. A connecting rod 16 is rotatably connected to the slider 15. The support arm 13 is rotatably connected to the upper box 3 and the lower box 4. One end of the connecting rod 16 is rotatably connected to the support arm 13. The clamp 14 is fixed to the support arm 13. Anti-slip texture is provided on the inner circumference of the clamp 14. The two clamps 14 symmetrically encircle the vertical rod 2.

[0048] The upper box 3 and lower box 4 of the climbing mechanism are respectively fixed to the vertical rod 2 by the circumferential assembly. One end of the first connecting rod 7 is fixed to the rotating shaft 5 of the rotating drive assembly of the upper box 3, and the bottom of the second connecting rod 8 is fixed to the rotating shaft 5 of the rotating drive assembly of the lower box 4. The first connecting rod 7 and the second connecting rod 8 are rotatably connected. At this time, the climbing mechanism is in a stationary state.

[0049] Upper box 3 rising preparation:

[0050] Lower box 4 fixed: First, the circumferential assembly inside the lower box 4 is kept in a tight state, and the lower box 4 is fixed to the vertical rod 2.

[0051] Rotary drive assembly start-up: The climbing motor 9 inside the upper housing 3 starts working, and the output shaft of the climbing motor 9 drives the drive gear 10 to rotate.

[0052] Rotation of shaft 5: Since the drive gear 10 meshes with the driven gear 11, the rotation of the drive gear 10 will drive the driven gear 11 to rotate, thereby causing the shaft 5 to rotate.

[0053] Folding arm action: The rotation of the pivot 5 drives the first link 7 to move, and the first link 7 and the second link 8 rotate relative to each other, causing the folding arm to gradually unfold and push the upper box 3 to move upward relative to the lower box 4.

[0054] Upper box 3 fixed: When the upper box 3 is moved to a suitable height, the circumferential assembly inside the upper box 3 is activated, gripping the vertical rod 2 and fixing the upper box 3 to the vertical rod 2.

[0055] Lower box 4 rises:

[0056] Upper box 3 is fixed and held in place: The circumferential assembly of the upper box 3 is kept in a tight gripping state to fix the upper box 3.

[0057] The lower housing 4 is loosened: the retaining components inside the lower housing 4 are loosened, releasing the fixation on the vertical rod 2.

[0058] The rotary drive assembly is restarted: the climbing motor 9 inside the lower housing 4 starts working, and through the transmission of the drive gear 10, the driven gear 11 and the rotating shaft 5, the second connecting rod 8 moves, driving the lower housing 4 to move upward and closer to the upper housing 3.

[0059] Repeated Climbing: Following the steps described above, the climbing mechanism continuously repeats the process of fixing the upper box 3 and raising the lower box 4, thus enabling the entire climbing mechanism to ascend and climb on the vertical bar 2. The descent process is the opposite of the ascent process. By controlling the sequence of loosening and fixing the clasping assembly and the reverse rotation of the rotation drive assembly, the upper box 3 and the lower box 4 descend alternately.

[0060] The scheme is further optimized. The power supply system includes a photovoltaic panel 17, a relay and a battery. The photovoltaic panel 17, the relay and the battery are connected in series. The photovoltaic panel 17 is fixed to the top of the vertical rod 2 by a fixing frame 18 and the battery is installed in the upper box 3.

[0061] The photovoltaic panel 17 is fixed to the top of the vertical pole 2 by the fixing frame 18. When there is sunlight during the day, the photovoltaic panel 17 absorbs solar energy and converts it into electrical energy.

[0062] The electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic panel 17 is first transmitted to the relay, which controls and regulates the transmission of electrical energy to ensure a stable output of electrical energy.

[0063] The electrical energy, after being regulated by the relay, is transmitted to the battery for storage, providing power support for all components of the entire automated agricultural meteorological observation device.

[0064] The electrical energy stored in the battery is distributed through the circuitry to the camera, weather instruments, angle adjustment components, rotation drive components, and surround components according to the working needs of each component, ensuring the normal operation of each component. At night or in low light conditions, the battery releases the stored electrical energy to continuously power the device, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

[0065] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the operation of all devices is uniformly controlled and coordinated by a PLC or other controller with integrated functions to ensure the coordination of operations.

[0066] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0067] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An agricultural meteorological automatic observation device characterized by comprising: Include: Base (1), the top surface of the base (1) is vertically provided with a vertical rod (2); Angle adjusting assembly, the angle adjusting assembly is installed on the base (1), and transmission cooperation is formed between the angle adjusting assembly and the vertical rod (2); Climbing mechanism, the climbing mechanism includes an upper box (3) and a lower box (4), the upper box (3) and the lower box (4) are correspondingly provided, two groups of folding arms are symmetrically arranged between the upper box (3) and the lower box (4), rotating drive assemblies are respectively installed in the upper box (3) and the lower box (4), rotating shafts (5) are installed on the rotating drive assemblies, one end of the rotating shaft (5) is fixedly connected with the folding arm, embracing assemblies are respectively installed in the upper box (3) and the lower box (4), and the upper box (3) and the lower box (4) are fixed on the vertical rod (2) through the embracing assemblies; Camera, the camera is installed on the top of the upper box (3); Weather instrument, the weather instrument is installed on the lower box (4); Power supply system, the power supply system is installed at the top end of the vertical rod (2), and the camera, the weather instrument, the angle adjusting assembly, the rotating drive assembly and the embracing assembly are connected with the power supply system; Wherein, the bottom of the upper box (3) is fixedly connected with a guide rod (6), the bottom end of the guide rod (6) is inserted into the lower box (4) and is in sliding cooperation with the lower box (4).

2. The automatic agricultural meteorological observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjusting assembly includes an adjusting motor, an installation groove is formed in the bottom surface of the base (1), the adjusting motor is installed in the installation groove, and the output shaft of the adjusting motor penetrates through the top of the installation groove and is fixed to the bottom of the vertical rod (2).

3. The automatic agricultural meteorological observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding arm includes a first connecting rod (7) and a second connecting rod (8), one end of the first connecting rod (7) is fixed to the rotating drive assembly of the upper box (3), the bottom of the second connecting rod (8) is fixed to the rotating drive assembly of the lower box (4), and the first connecting rod (7) is rotatably connected with the second connecting rod (8).

4. The automatic agricultural meteorological observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating drive assembly includes a climbing motor (9), the climbing motor (9) is fixed in the upper box (3) and the lower box (4) respectively, the output shaft of the climbing motor (9) is fixedly connected with a driving gear (10), the rotating shaft (5) is rotatably connected to the upper box (3) and the lower box (4) respectively, one end of the rotating shaft (5) is fixedly connected with a driven gear (11), and the driving gear (10) is engaged with the driven gear (11).

5. The automatic agricultural meteorological observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embracing assembly comprises electric control tracks (12) fixed in the upper box (3) and the lower box (4) respectively, sliding blocks (15) symmetrically connected on the electric control tracks (12), connecting rods (16) rotatably connected on the sliding blocks (15), support arms (13) rotatably connected on the upper box (3) and the lower box (4), and hoops (14) fixed on the support arms (13), wherein the hoops (14) are provided with anti-skid lines on the inner circumferential surfaces and symmetrically embrace the vertical rod (2).

6. The automatic agricultural meteorological observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply system comprises a photovoltaic panel (17), a relay and a storage battery, which are connected in series, the photovoltaic panel (17) is fixed on the top end of the vertical rod (2) through a fixing frame (18), and the storage battery is installed in the upper box (3).