Device for monitoring observation pillar

Abstract

The device for monitoring the observation pillar comprises at least one identification piece and a reading piece. The identification piece is arranged on the outer side of the observation pillar, a plurality of identifications are arranged on the surface of the identification piece, and the multiple identifications are arranged in the direction from the near to the distant relative to the observation pillar. And the reading piece is connected to the side wall of the observation pillar, is correspondingly arranged above the identification piece, and is used for reading one of the plurality of identifications so as to determine the inclination condition of the observation pillar based on the position change of the read identification. The device can monitor the inclination degree of the observation pillar so as to improve the engineering safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of engineering monitoring technology, and in particular to a device for monitoring observation piers. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, when using monitoring instruments (such as total stations) for engineering monitoring, these instruments are often positioned atop observation piers to provide a high and comprehensive field of view. Due to the considerable height of these piers, and the relatively small diameter of some, they may tilt over time, especially during periods of construction or traffic near the piers. In some cases, tilting could even cause them to collapse and encroach on the road, leading to safety accidents. Therefore, monitoring the stability and tilting of these observation piers is crucial. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a device for monitoring observation piers, which can monitor the tilt of the observation piers to improve engineering safety.

[0004] The device for monitoring an observation pier provided in this disclosure includes: at least one marker, disposed on the outside of the observation pier and having multiple markers on its surface, the multiple markers being arranged in a direction from near to far relative to the observation pier; and a reader, connected to the side wall of the observation pier and correspondingly disposed above the marker, for reading one of the multiple markers to determine the tilt of the observation pier based on the change in the horizontal position of the read marker.

[0005] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, the reading element is disposed on the top of the observation pier, and the marker element is laid on the ground.

[0006] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, the marker includes: a measuring ruler, which is horizontally positioned and extends in a straight radial direction along the observation pier, and a plurality of the markers are arranged along the extension direction.

[0007] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, the identifier includes a barcode identifier, and a plurality of the barcode identifiers represent different values; the reader includes a scanning head for scanning the barcode identifiers to read the values.

[0008] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, the identifier includes scale markings, and a plurality of the scale markings represent different values; the reader includes a reader for reading the scale markings to read the values.

[0009] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, the marker is a single unit; the reader is fixedly connected to the observation pier and located directly above the marker.

[0010] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, there are multiple markers, which are arranged circumferentially around the observation pier; the reading device is movably arranged circumferentially around the observation pier.

[0011] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, it further includes: a driving component connected to the reader for driving the reader to move circumferentially around the observation pier.

[0012] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, it further includes: a drive assembly, comprising: a travel track for being fixedly sleeved on the outside of the observation pier, and having a rack portion extending circumferentially along the travel track; a travel gear meshing with the rack portion; a travel seat slidably engaging with the travel track and connected to the reading element; and a motor fixed to the travel seat and connected to the travel gear for driving the travel gear to travel along the rack portion, thereby causing the reading element to slide circumferentially around the observation pier.

[0013] According to some embodiments provided in this disclosure, it further includes: an alarm unit; and a control unit, which is electrically connected to the reader and the alarm unit respectively, to determine the tilt of the observation pier based on the position change of the read identifier, and to issue an alarm when the tilt is greater than a preset condition.

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) The device disclosed herein is for monitoring the tilt of the observation pier to improve the safety of the project.

[0016] (2) The device disclosed herein for monitoring observation piers can monitor multiple points on the observation piers, providing comprehensive monitoring.

[0017] (3) The device for monitoring the observation pier disclosed herein has a large height difference between the reading element and the marking element, and has high sensitivity to monitoring the tilt of the observation pier. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for monitoring and observing piers according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a device for monitoring observation piers according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a device for monitoring and observing piers according to another embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0022] Attached image labels:

[0023] 11. Identification components; 111. Identification;

[0024] 12. Read the file;

[0025] 13. Drive assembly; 131. Travel track; 1311. Rack; 1312. Sliding guide; 132. Travel gear; 133. Travel base; 1331. Sliding part; 134. Motor;

[0026] 800, Observation pier; 900, Ground. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this disclosure from the information disclosed herein. This disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this disclosure can be modified or changed according to different viewpoints and application modules without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0028] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains can readily implement it. This disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0029] In this disclosure, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic represented in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics represented may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or a group of embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples represented in this disclosure, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the representation of this disclosure, "a set" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] For the purpose of clarity, devices unrelated to the description are omitted, and the same or similar components throughout the specification are given the same reference numerals.

[0032] Throughout this specification, when it is said that a device is "connected" to another device, this includes not only "direct connection" but also "indirect connection" by placing other components in between. Furthermore, when it is said that a device "comprises" a certain constituent element, unless otherwise stated otherwise, this does not exclude other constituent elements, but rather implies that other constituent elements may be included.

[0033] While the terms first, second, etc., are used in some examples herein to refer to various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, first interface and second interface, etc., are used. Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” indicate the presence of the stated feature, step, operation, element, module, item, kind, and / or group, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, modules, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms “or” and “and / or” as used herein are interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination thereof. Thus, “A, B, or C” or “A, B, and / or C” means “any one of: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C.” Exceptions to this definition will only occur if the combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way.

[0034] The technical terms used herein are for reference only to specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. The singular form used herein includes the plural form unless the statement explicitly indicates otherwise. The word "comprising" as used in this specification means to specify a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, and does not exclude the presence or addition of other characteristics, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components.

[0035] Although not explicitly defined, all terms, including technical and scientific terms used herein, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries shall be further interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant technical literature and the message of the present disclosure, and shall not be over-interpreted as having an ideal or overly formulaic meaning unless otherwise defined.

[0036] In related technologies, when using monitoring instruments (such as total stations) for engineering monitoring, these instruments are often positioned atop observation piers to provide a high and comprehensive field of view. Due to the considerable height of these piers, and the relatively small diameter of some, they may tilt over time, especially during periods of construction or traffic near the piers. In some cases, tilting could even cause them to collapse and encroach on the road, leading to safety accidents. Therefore, monitoring the stability and tilting of these observation piers is crucial.

[0037] In view of this, this disclosure provides a device for monitoring observation piers, for monitoring the degree of tilt of the observation piers, so as to improve the safety of the project.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for monitoring and observing a pier according to an embodiment of this disclosure. (See also...) Figure 1 The device for monitoring observation piers disclosed herein includes at least one identifier 11 and a reader 12.

[0039] The marker 11 is disposed on the outside of the observation pier 800, and the surface of the marker 11 is provided with a plurality of markers 111, which are arranged in a direction from near to far relative to the observation pier 800. Thus, the plurality of markers 111 correspond to different horizontal positions.

[0040] The reader 12 is connected to the side wall of the observation pier 800 and is correspondingly positioned above the marker 11. It reads one of the plurality of markers 111 to determine the tilt of the observation pier 800 based on the positional change of the read marker 111. In other words, the change in the horizontal position corresponding to the read marker 111 reflects the tilt of the observation pier 800.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a device for monitoring and observing a pier according to an embodiment of this disclosure. See also... Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 The solid lines in the inner overlapping area represent the condition of observation pier 800 when it is not tilted, and the dashed lines in the overlapping area represent the condition of observation pier 800 when it is tilted. Therefore, from... Figure 2It is evident that when the observation pier 800 is not tilted, the reader 12 reads the marker 111, which is relatively close to the center of the observation pier 800 horizontally, i.e., the marker at point a. When the observation pier 800 is tilted, the reader 12 reads the marker 111, which is relatively far from the center of the observation pier 800 horizontally, i.e., the marker at point a'. Therefore, the tilt of the observation pier 800 varies depending on the horizontal position corresponding to the read marker 111. When the horizontal position of the read marker 111 changes, the tilt of the observation pier 800 also changes. Thus, the change in the horizontal position corresponding to the read marker 111 can reflect the tilt of the observation pier 800. The device for monitoring the observation pier can be used to monitor the degree of tilt of the observation pier 800, which facilitates timely intervention, such as reinforcement or reconstruction, and helps prevent the observation pier 800 from tilting and collapsing, thus avoiding safety accidents.

[0042] In some examples, for example Figure 1 In this configuration, there is one marker 11. The reader 12 is fixedly connected to the observation pier 800 and is located directly above the marker 11. Thus, the mark 111 on the upper surface of the marker 11 can be directly facing the reader 12, facilitating the reader 12 to easily read the mark 111 on the marker 11.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a device for monitoring and observing a pier, according to yet another embodiment of this disclosure. (See also...) Figure 3 The reading element 12 is movably arranged around the circumference of the observation pier 800. Multiple marker elements 11 are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the observation pier 800. Therefore, since the reading element 12 can move around the circumference of the observation pier 800, it can reach multiple points on the observation pier 800 corresponding to the multiple marker elements 11, and read the multiple markers 111 on the multiple marker elements 11, reflecting the tilt of the observation pier 800 at multiple points. This is beneficial for comprehensively and accurately reflecting the tilt of the observation pier 800.

[0044] Optionally, multiple markers 11 are evenly spaced around the circumference of the observation pier 800. For example, three markers 11 are evenly spaced around the circumference of the observation pier 800 at 120-degree intervals, which helps to reflect the tilt of multiple (three) points evenly distributed on the observation pier 800. Of course, it is understood that the number of markers 11 is not limited to this and can be adjusted adaptively according to needs.

[0045] Optionally, see Figure 2 The reading element 12 is positioned at the top of the observation pier 800. The marker 11 is laid on the ground 900. It is understood that the greater the height difference between the reading element 12 and the marker 11, the greater the change in the horizontal position of the reading element 12 when the observation pier 800 tilts at a predetermined angle. This makes it easier for the reading element 12 to read different markers 111 when the tilt of the observation pier 800 changes slightly, thus increasing the sensitivity of the monitoring device. Therefore, this disclosure achieves a greater height difference between the reading element 12 and the marker 11 by positioning them at the top and ground 900 of the observation pier 800, respectively. This allows the reading element 12 to read markers 111 at different horizontal positions when the tilt of the observation pier 800 changes slightly, resulting in higher sensitivity of the monitoring device for the tilt of the observation pier 800.

[0046] Optionally, the marking element 11 includes a measuring ruler. The measuring ruler is horizontally positioned and extends radially along the observation pier 800, with multiple markings 111 arranged along the extension direction. Thus, the multiple markings 111 on the measuring ruler can be arranged along the direction of proximity to the sidewall of the observation pier 800, and are easy to read.

[0047] In some examples, the measuring ruler includes a barcode ruler. The identifier 111 includes barcode identifiers, with multiple barcode identifiers arranged along the extension direction of the measuring ruler and representing different values. The reader 12 includes a scanning head for scanning the barcode identifiers to read the values. Specifically, the barcode ruler is a leveling rod, and the scanner is an electronic level scanning head for scanning the leveling rod. The leveling rod has a series of stripe patterns arranged according to a certain pattern along its length. The electronic level scanning head has a high-precision optical imaging system inside. When the scanning head of the electronic level is vertically aligned with any stripe code on the leveling rod, the optical imaging system can clearly capture the aligned stripe code and transmit it to the microprocessor inside the electronic level. The microprocessor uses an image recognition algorithm to process and analyze the acquired stripe code image to obtain the value represented by the stripe code, thereby realizing the reading.

[0048] In other examples, the measuring scale includes a graduated scale. The marking 111 includes scale markings, a plurality of which are arranged along the extension direction of the measuring scale and represent different values. The reader 12 includes a reader for reading the scale markings, thereby directly obtaining a reading by reading the value represented by the scale markings.

[0049] Optionally, the device for monitoring the observation pier further includes a drive assembly 13. The drive assembly 13 is connected to the reader 12 and is used to drive the reader 12 to move circumferentially around the observation pier 800.

[0050] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of section A. (See attached diagram) Figure 3 and Figure 4 The drive assembly 13 includes a travel track 131, a travel gear 132, a travel base 133, and a motor 134. The travel track 131 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the observation pier 800, and has a rack portion 1311 extending circumferentially along the travel track 131. The travel gear 132 meshes with the rack portion 1311. The travel base 133 slides with the travel track 131 and is fixedly connected to the reading element 12. The motor 134 is fixed to the travel base 133 and connected to the travel gear 132, driving the travel gear 132 to travel along the rack portion 1311, thereby causing the reading element 12 to slide circumferentially around the observation pier 800. Thus, the reading element 12 can achieve circumferential movement along the observation pier 800 with high efficiency, reliability, and automation.

[0051] At the same time, it is understandable that the above Figure 3 and Figure 4 The examples are simplified illustrations provided to facilitate understanding of this disclosure by those skilled in the art. The structure of the drive assembly 13 described in this disclosure includes, but is not limited to, these examples and can be adapted to meet specific needs. For instance, to ensure the overall aesthetics of the drive assembly 13 and to adapt to environments such as wind and rain, the motor 134, the traveling gear 132, the traveling seat 133, and the traveling track 131 can be enclosed in a housing, with only the portion connecting to the reader 12 and the reader 12 exposed. This allows the internal structure located within the housing to be waterproofed and dustproofed, providing better protection and maintaining an overall aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0052] Optionally, the travel track 131 is provided with at least one sliding guide portion 1312 extending circumferentially along the travel track 131, and the travel seat 133 is provided with at least one sliding portion 1331 that slides in cooperation with the sliding guide portion 1312. Thus, a sliding cooperation is achieved between the travel track 131 and the travel seat 133, resulting in high stability and reliability when the travel seat 133 moves circumferentially along the travel track 131.

[0053] In some examples, there may be one sliding guide 1312, with one sliding guide 1312 corresponding to one sliding part 1331.

[0054] In other examples, the walking track 131 is provided with at least one sliding guide portion 1312 extending circumferentially along the walking track 131, and the walking seat 133 is provided with at least one sliding portion 1331 that slides in cooperation with the sliding guide portion 1312.

[0055] There can be two sliding guide portions 1312, which are spaced apart in the vertical direction and correspond one-to-one with the two sliding portions 1331. The rack portion 1311 is disposed between the two sliding guide portions 1312. This helps to further ensure the stability of the movement of the traveling seat 133.

[0056] Optionally, the device for monitoring the observation pier further includes a control unit and an alarm unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the reader 12 and the alarm unit, respectively, to determine the tilt of the observation pier 800 based on the horizontal position of the read identifier 111, and to sound an alarm when the tilt exceeds a preset value. Thus, relevant personnel can be aware of the risk of the observation pier 800 tilting and collapsing in the early stages of tilting, facilitating timely intervention.

[0057] In one example, see Figure 2 The preset state of the observation pier 800 can be that the horizontal position of the read identifier 111 is located at point a''. Assuming the data value read by the reader 12 at point a'' is b, then when the data value read by the reader 12 is less than b, the alarm unit will not sound. When the data value read by the reader 12 is greater than or equal to b, the alarm unit will sound. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that the algorithm model used to receive and determine the magnitude of the data value relative to the preset value is an existing algorithm model and does not involve any improvement to the algorithm.

[0058] In another example, assuming the installation height difference between the reader 12 and the marker 11 is H upon completion, and the data value read by the reader 12 at point a'' is b, the slope of the observation pier is calculated as b / H. Therefore, the preset state of the observation pier 800 can be that the slope of the observation pier 800 is i = b / H. Thus, when the slope calculated by dividing the data value read by the reader 12 by the installation height difference H is less than i, the alarm unit does not alarm. When the slope calculated by dividing the data value read by the reader 12 by the installation height difference H is greater than or equal to i, the alarm unit alarms. Furthermore, the above model for receiving data and calculating the slope based on the data and the pre-input height difference H, and for judging the slope relative to the pre-input b / H value, uses an existing algorithm model and does not involve any improvement to the algorithm.

[0059] Optionally, the alarm unit may include one or more of a sound alarm unit, a light alarm unit, and a vibration alarm unit, used to alert relevant personnel with sound / light / vibration when the inclination is greater than a preset value, so that relevant personnel can take timely action to deal with the possible tilting and collapse of the observation pier 800 and eliminate engineering risks.

[0060] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this disclosure should still be covered by the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A device for monitoring observation piers, characterized in that, include: At least one marker is provided on the outside of the observation pier, and the surface is provided with multiple markers, which are arranged in a direction from near to far relative to the observation pier; as well as A reader is connected to the side wall of the observation pier and is positioned above the marker, for reading one of the plurality of markers, so as to determine the tilt of the observation pier based on the positional change of the read marker.

2. The device for monitoring and observing piers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reading device is positioned on the top of the observation pier, and the marker is laid on the ground.

3. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The marker includes a measuring ruler, which is horizontally positioned and extends radially along the observation pier, with multiple markers arranged along the extension direction.

4. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identifier includes a barcode identifier, and multiple barcode identifiers represent different values; The reader includes a scanning head for scanning the barcode identifier to read values.

5. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The markings include scale markings, and multiple scale markings represent different values; The reader includes a reader for reading scale markings to read numerical values.

6. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification element is one; The reader is fixedly connected to the observation pier and is located directly above the marker.

7. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The marker is a plurality of such markers, which are arranged at circumferential intervals around the observation pier; The reading device is movably arranged around the circumference of the observation pier.

8. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive component, connected to the reader, is used to drive the reader to move circumferentially around the observation pier.

9. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: Driver components, including: The travel track is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the observation pier and has a rack portion extending circumferentially along the travel track; The traveling gear meshes with the rack section; The walking seat slides along the walking track and is connected to the reading device; A motor, fixed to the traveling base and connected to the traveling gear, is used to drive the traveling gear to travel along the rack portion, thereby causing the reading element to slide around the circumference of the observation pier.

10. The device for monitoring and observing a pier according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Alarm unit; The control unit is electrically connected to the reading device and the alarm unit respectively, so as to determine the tilt of the observation pier according to the horizontal position of the read mark, and to sound an alarm when the tilt is greater than a preset condition.

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