High-safety automatic water quality sampling system
By designing a high-safety automatic water sampling system, the problems of easy spillage of sampling bottles and difficulty in monitoring sample quality during sampling and transportation were solved, achieving safety and quality assurance of water samples throughout the process and ensuring the accuracy of test results.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
The sampling bottle design of existing automatic water samplers lacks a self-sealing function, which makes water samples prone to overflow, and the quality of samples is difficult to monitor during sampling and transportation, affecting the test results.
A high-safety automatic water sampling system was designed, including a sampling unit, a sample dispensing unit, a safety box, and a control unit. A rotatable baffle and a locking block are used to ensure the sealing of the sampling bottle. Combined with a refrigerated box and sensors, it enables real-time monitoring and remote control. It is equipped with electronic access control and positioning modules to ensure the safety of water samples during transportation.
It enables real-time monitoring and remote control of water samples during sampling and transportation, ensuring sample safety and quality, and guaranteeing the accuracy of laboratory test results.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water quality sampling equipment technology, and in particular to a high-safety automatic water quality sampling system. Background Technology
[0002] An automatic water sampler is an intelligent sampling device that can automatically collect and store water samples at appropriate times based on preset time, frequency, and triggering conditions. Besides collecting samples, it can also monitor water quality parameters. Compared to traditional manual sampling, automatic water samplers not only have higher sampling efficiency but also provide real-time monitoring of water quality parameters, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Automatic water samplers are widely used in water quality monitoring, environmental protection, and scientific research. In water quality monitoring, automatic samplers can conveniently and continuously collect water samples and monitor various water quality parameters, thereby promptly identifying water quality problems and ensuring water health. In environmental protection, automatic samplers can monitor and sample pollution sources 24 hours a day, better understanding the real-time situation of pollution sources and ensuring environmental safety. In scientific research, automatic samplers can collect and preserve large amounts of water quality data, providing data support for scientists. Today, automatic water samplers have become indispensable equipment in water quality monitoring, environmental protection, and scientific research, and their functions and applications are widely recognized and used. However, it is also necessary to recognize that automatic water samplers still need further improvement and development to meet the needs of different fields.
[0003] Currently, automated water samplers still have some areas for improvement in practical applications. Regarding the design of the sampling bottles, most samplers on the market are open-topped and lack self-sealing capabilities, making it easy for water samples to spill after sampling, and compromising the original quality of the samples. Furthermore, with traditional automated water samplers, it is difficult for staff to monitor the water samples throughout the collection and transportation process, resulting in a lack of strict quality control and potentially affecting laboratory test results. Market research on automated water samplers shows that no current product can guarantee real-time monitoring of the collected water samples throughout the entire collection and transportation process. Therefore, a highly secure automated water sampling system needs to be designed that can ensure sample quality during transportation after water sampling is completed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a highly secure automatic water sampling system that can be monitored and controlled remotely in real time, ensuring the safety and quality of water samples throughout the entire process of sampling and transportation.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A high-safety automatic water quality sampling system includes a sampler body, which houses a sampling unit, a sampling separation unit, a safety box, and a control unit. The sampling unit includes a sampling pump and a sampling pipeline. The outer end of the sampling pipeline extends outside the sampler body and has a sampling port, while the inner end connects to the sampling separation unit and has an injection needle for collecting water samples.
[0007] The sampling unit includes a sampling tray base, a stepper motor driver, and a rotating tray. The stepper motor driver controls the rotation and lifting of the rotating tray. The safety box includes a box body and a top cover. The box body contains a number of sampling bottles arranged in a ring at equal intervals. The top cover has a number of sampling holes arranged in a ring at equal intervals. When the sampling unit operates, water samples are pumped into the sampling pipeline through the sampling port by the sampling pump. The sampling unit works in conjunction with this, with the stepper motor driver controlling the rotating tray to rotate and lift sequentially. The sampling needles at the inner end of the sampling pipeline pass through the sampling holes sequentially to inject water samples into the sampling bottles, achieving precise sampling and separation of the sampling bottles within the safety box.
[0008] The control unit includes a display unit, a storage unit, a recording unit, and a communication unit. The control unit is signal-connected to the sampling unit and the sample dispensing unit. The control unit implements display, storage, recording, and communication control functions to track the real-time status of the water sample inside the safety tank.
[0009] Preferably, the top or bottom surface of the cover is provided with a rotatable baffle, and the baffle is provided with a hole corresponding to the sample inlet. The safety box is also provided with a controller and a driver. The controller is signal-connected to the control unit and can control the driver to drive the baffle to rotate, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the sample inlet of the cover. It is opened when sampling and closed when not sampling.
[0010] Preferably, a locking block is provided between the box body and the top cover. The controller can control the driver to drive the locking block to lock and unlock the box body and the top cover. The safety box will automatically lock after sampling to ensure the safety of the water sample. It can be opened via Bluetooth or remotely, and the opening time and location are recorded. After unlocking, the top cover can be opened to take out the sampling bottle.
[0011] Preferably, the sampling bottle is equipped with a one-way valve. During sampling, the injection needle descends and opens the one-way valve; after sampling is completed, the sampling head rises and the sampling bottle automatically closes, ensuring the safety of the water sample during transportation and other processes.
[0012] Preferably, the sampler body is equipped with a refrigerator, and the safety box is placed in the refrigerator. The refrigerator is used to keep the water sample in the sampling bottle inside the safety box refrigerated.
[0013] Preferably, the refrigerated box includes a foamed box body and an air-cooled unit.
[0014] Preferably, the sampler body is equipped with an electronic access control module, which uses an electronic lock to control the sampling system cabinet door. It requires a dynamic password or remote opening to avoid human factors interfering with the sampling and extraction of samples inside the equipment.
[0015] Preferably, the safety box is equipped with a positioning module, a temperature detection module, a lid-opening alarm module, a tilt angle detection module, and a remote communication module. The water sample inside the safety box is monitored on-site and throughout the transportation process, triggering an alarm if the lid is opened, the safety box is tilted, or it is disconnected from its designated path.
[0016] Preferably, the sampler body is equipped with sensors, including but not limited to water quality sensors, level gauges, flow meters, and rain gauges. The water quality sensors include, but are not limited to, conductivity sensors, pH sensors, turbidity sensors, and dissolved oxygen sensors, which are used to monitor parameters such as water quality, level, flow rate, and rainfall in real time. It also has the function of triggering the automatic water quality sampling system for water quality change / water quantity change / rainfall.
[0017] As a preferred option, the high-safety automatic water quality sampling system is equipped with a sampling platform, which is the software for the high-safety automatic water quality sampling system. It features a web display interface and a mobile APP interface for monitoring and controlling the sampler and tracking the status of water samples within the safety tank. The sampling system implements sampling functions such as periodic sampling, instantaneous sampling, triggered sampling, and remote sampling, and also has the function of remotely modifying parameters, flexibly collecting samples according to regulatory needs. The sampling platform has functions for displaying, storing, and querying information such as sample retention records, exceeding standard alarms, door opening and closing records, power outage records, power-on records, alarm records, and parameter modification records. All records are stored for no less than one year, and the sampling bottle information marked on the safety tank can be seamlessly integrated with the fully automated testing laboratory system.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the sampling system of this utility model can be monitored and controlled in real time, ensuring the safety and quality of water samples throughout the entire process of sampling and transportation. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the safety box in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the safety box in this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of the safety box in this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0023] Explanation of key component symbols in the diagram: 10. Sampler body;
[0024] 20. Sampling unit; 21. Sampling port;
[0025] 30. Sampling unit;
[0026] 40. Safety box; 41. Box body; 42. Top cover; 42.1. Sample inlet; 43. Baffle; 44. Controller; 45. Driver; 46. Locking block;
[0027] 50. Control unit; 51. Display module; 52. Storage module; 53. Recording module; 54. Communication module;
[0028] 60. Sampling bottle; 61. One-way valve;
[0029] 70. Refrigerated container;
[0030] 80. Sensors. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0032] Example 1: As Figure 1 As shown, a high-safety automatic water quality sampling system includes a sampler body 10, which houses a sampling unit 20, a sample dispensing unit 30, a safety box 40, and a control unit 50. The control unit 50 includes a display unit 51, a storage unit 52, a recording unit 53, and a communication unit 54. The control unit 50 is signal-connected to the sampling unit 20 and the sample dispensing unit 30.
[0033] The sampling unit 20 includes a sampling pump and a sampling pipeline. The outer end of the sampling pipeline extends outside the sampler body 10 and is provided with a sampling port 21. The inner end is connected to the sampling unit 30 and is provided with a sampling needle.
[0034] The sample sorting unit 30 includes a sample sorting tray base, a stepper motor driver, and a rotating tray. The stepper motor driver can control the rotation and lifting of the rotating tray.
[0035] Combination Figure 2-4 As shown, the safety box 40 includes a box body 41 and a top cover 42. The box body 41 is provided with a certain number of sampling bottles 60 arranged in a ring at equal intervals, and the top cover 42 is provided with a certain number of sampling holes 42.1 arranged in a ring at equal intervals.
[0036] Example 2: Combination Figure 2As shown, based on Embodiment 1, a rotatable baffle 43 is provided on the top or bottom surface of the upper cover 42. The baffle 43 has a hole corresponding to the sample inlet 42.1. A controller 44 and a driver 45 are also provided inside the safety box 40. The controller 44 is signal-connected to the control unit 50 and can control the driver 45 to drive the baffle 43 to rotate, rotating to the desired position. Figure 3 As shown, the sample inlet 42.1 is in the open state, at which point sampling can be performed. Rotate to the position shown... Figure 4 As shown, the sample inlet 42.1 is in the closed state, and the safety box is sealed to ensure the safety and quality of the sample.
[0037] Example 3: Combination Figure 2-4 As shown, based on Embodiment 2, a locking block 46 is provided between the housing 41 and the top cover 42. The controller 44 can control the driver 45 to drive the locking block 46 to lock and unlock the housing 41 and the top cover 42.
[0038] Example 4: Combination Figure 2 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 3, the sampling bottle 60 is provided with a one-way valve 61.
[0039] Among them, combined Figure 1 As shown, a refrigerated box 70 is provided in the sampler body 10, and the safety box 40 is placed in the refrigerated box 70. The refrigerated box 70 includes a foam box body and an air-cooled unit.
[0040] Example 5: Based on the above examples, the sampler body 10 is equipped with an electronic access control module, and the safety box 40 is equipped with a positioning module, a temperature detection module, a lid opening alarm module, a tilt angle detection module, and a remote communication module.
[0041] Example 6: Combination Figure 1 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the sampler body 10 is provided with a sensor 80. The sensor 80 includes, but is not limited to, a water quality sensor, a level gauge, a flow meter, and a rain gauge. The water quality sensor includes, but is not limited to, a conductivity sensor, a pH sensor, a turbidity sensor, and a dissolved oxygen sensor. It is used to monitor parameters such as water quality, water quantity, and rainfall in real time, and realize the sampling function of the automatic water quality sampling system triggered by sudden changes in water quality / water quantity / rainfall.
[0042] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the structural features of the present utility model are not limited thereto. The present utility model can be used in similar products. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model are covered by the patent scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A high security water quality automatic sampling system, characterized in that: The sampler body (10) is provided with a sampling unit (20), a sample dividing unit (30), a safety box (40) and a control unit (50); The sampling unit (20) comprises a sampling pump and a sampling pipeline, the outer end of the sampling pipeline extends out of the sampler body (10) and is provided with a sampling port (21), and the inner end is connected to the sample dividing unit (30) and is provided with a sampling needle; The sample dividing unit (30) comprises a sample dividing tray base, a stepping motor driver and a rotating tray, and the stepping motor driver can control the rotation and lifting of the rotating tray; The safety box (40) comprises a box body (41) and an upper cover (42), a certain number of sampling bottles (60) are arranged in the box body (41) in a ring shape, and a certain number of sampling holes (42.1) are arranged on the upper cover (42) in a ring shape; The control unit (50) comprises a display unit (51), a storage unit (52), a recording unit (53) and a communication unit (54), and the control unit (50) is signal connected with the sampling unit (20) and the sample dividing unit (30).
2. The high safety automatic water quality sampling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface or bottom surface of the upper cover (42) is provided with a rotatable baffle (43), the baffle (43) is provided with holes corresponding to the sampling holes (42.1), and the safety box (40) is further provided with a controller (44) and a driver (45), the controller (44) is signal connected with the control unit (50), and the driver (45) is controlled to drive the baffle (43) to rotate.
3. The high safety automatic water quality sampling system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking block (46) is arranged between the box body (41) and the upper cover (42), and the controller (44) can control the driver (45) to drive the locking block (46) to realize the locking and unlocking of the box body (41) and the upper cover (42).
4. The high safety automatic water quality sampling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling bottle (60) is provided with a one-way valve (61).
5. The automatic water quality sampling system of claim 1, wherein: The sampler body (10) is provided with a refrigeration box (70), and the safety box (40) is arranged in the refrigeration box (70).
6. The high-safety automatic water quality sampling system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The refrigeration box (70) comprises a foamed box body and an air cooling unit.
7. The high safety automatic water quality sampling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampler body (10) is provided with an electronic access control module, and the safety box (40) is provided with a positioning module, a temperature detection module, an opening cover alarm module, an inclination angle detection module and a remote communication module.
8. The high-safety automatic water quality sampling system according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The sampler body (10) is provided with a sensor (80), and the sensor (80) comprises a water quality sensor, a liquid level meter, a flow meter and a rain gauge.
9. The high safety automatic water quality sampling system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water quality sensor comprises an electric conductivity sensor, a pH sensor, a turbidity sensor and a dissolved oxygen sensor.