Device for rapidly measuring head and diameter of cut flower
By designing a device that includes a main scale, electronic measuring equipment, and movable measuring jaws, the problem of large measurement errors in traditional vernier calipers is solved, enabling fast and accurate measurement of cut flower heads and diameters, adapting to the needs of cut flowers of different sizes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INST OF FRUIT & FLORICULTURE RES GANSU ACADEMY OF AGRI SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Traditional vernier calipers have large measurement errors and poor flexibility when measuring the head and diameter of cut flowers, making them difficult to adapt to the needs of cut flowers of different sizes.
A device comprising a main scale, an electronic measuring device, a slide, and a movable measuring jaw was designed. Through the cooperation of the slide and the electronic measuring device, fast and accurate measurement can be achieved. The movable measuring jaw can be used to adapt to cut flower heads of different sizes, avoiding shaking that affects the reading.
It improves the accuracy and flexibility of measurement, can adapt to the measurement of cut flower heads and diameters of different sizes, and reduces measurement errors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cut flower technology, and relates to the measurement of cut flower heads and diameters, especially a device for quickly measuring cut flower heads and diameters. Background Technology
[0002] Cut flowers are flowers that are specifically picked for ornamental purposes and are usually used in bouquets, flower baskets, decorations, and displays. In the cut flower industry, the quality and size of the flower heads and the thickness of the stems are important factors affecting the market value of cut flowers. Therefore, in the production, processing, and sales of cut flowers, it is crucial to measure the flower heads and stem diameter quickly and accurately. Thus, a device for quickly measuring the flower heads and stem diameter of cut flowers is needed.
[0003] Traditionally, the measurement of cut flower heads and diameters is done using vernier calipers. However, when using vernier calipers, the two outer scales are in close contact with the object. This requires shaking the object after measurement to gradually remove it from the inner sides of the scales, which can easily cause the sliding parts on the vernier caliper to move. Since the scale of the vernier caliper is small, any slight movement can lead to reading deviations and measurement errors. The outer scale dimensions of traditional vernier calipers are fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the size of the object being measured. This makes the design of traditional vernier calipers relatively limited when dealing with larger cut flower heads, making it difficult to measure effectively. This not only reduces the flexibility of measurement but also limits the measurement range, failing to meet the needs of cut flowers of various sizes. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a device for rapidly measuring the flower head and diameter of cut flowers. The technical problem this invention aims to solve is: how to quickly measure the flower head and diameter of cut flowers, and how to improve the accuracy of the measurement.
[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0006] A device for quickly measuring the head and diameter of cut flower petals includes a main scale. An electronic measuring device is slidably connected to one side of the main scale surface. A display screen is mounted on one side of the electronic measuring device surface. An on / off switch, a unit switch, and a zeroing switch are also mounted on one side of the electronic measuring device surface. A slide is fixed to the other side of the electronic measuring device surface. A through groove is formed on the surface of the slide near the electronic measuring device. A fifth sliding groove is formed on each of the two symmetrical inner sidewalls of the slide, and the upper and lower sides of the main scale are slidably connected to the two fifth sliding grooves respectively. A fixing mechanism is provided on the top of the slide for fixing the slide. Measuring claws are provided at the bottom of one end of the main ruler and at the bottom of one end of the slide. The top of each measuring claw is provided with a first moving mechanism for moving the two measuring claws. The bottom of the slide is provided with a second moving mechanism for moving one of the measuring claws. Through the design of the slide and the electronic measuring device, the diameter of the cut flower head or flower diameter can be measured accurately and quickly. At the same time, the second moving mechanism allows one of the measuring claws to move, which ensures that the cut flower can be removed without shaking, avoids shaking of the electronic measuring device, and improves the accuracy of the measurement.
[0007] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a pressing plate, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide block, and the slide block is located above the main scale. Guide rods are fixed at both ends of the top of the pressing plate, and one end of each guide rod passes through the top of the slide block. A third threaded rod is provided through the middle of the top of the slide block, and a threaded hole is provided in the middle of the top of the slide block. The threaded hole and the third threaded rod are adapted to each other. By rotating the third threaded rod to engage with the threaded hole, the pressing plate and the upper surface of the main scale are tightly fitted under the constraint of the two guide rods, that is, the slide block and the electronic measuring equipment are in a fixed state.
[0008] Preferably, the first moving mechanism includes a first sliding groove, which is formed on the top of one of the measuring claws and has a constricted opening. A second sliding groove is formed on the outer wall of the measuring claw and communicates with the first sliding groove. A first slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the first sliding groove. A connecting block is fixed to the top of the first slider. A first threaded rod is fixed to the outer wall of the connecting block near the first slider and is slidably disposed on the side wall of the second sliding groove. A first threaded sleeve is fitted on the side wall of the first threaded rod. The first threaded rod and the first threaded sleeve are adapted to each other and are located outside the measuring claw. By rotating the two first threaded sleeves, the two first threaded sleeves are moved away from each other, thus releasing the restriction on the two measuring claws. At this time, under the action of the two connecting blocks and the two first sliders, the two measuring claws gradually move away from the bottom of the main scale until the two connecting blocks contact the inner top of the two measuring claws and stop moving. In this way, larger diameter cut flower heads can be measured, avoiding contact between the larger diameter cut flower heads and the main scale during measurement and improving the accuracy of the measurement results.
[0009] Preferably, the second moving mechanism includes a third sliding groove, which is located at one end of the bottom of the slide block. A fourth sliding groove is provided on the outer wall of the slide block, and the fourth sliding groove communicates with the third sliding groove. A sliding rod is fixed to the inner wall of the third sliding groove. A second slider is slidably connected to the side wall of the sliding rod, and the second slider is fixed to the top of the connecting block. A second threaded rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fourth sliding groove. One end of the second threaded rod is fixed to the second slider. An annular washer is sleeved on the side wall of the second threaded rod, and the annular washer is located outside the slide block. A second threaded sleeve is sleeved on the other end of the second threaded rod, and the second threaded sleeve and the second threaded rod are adapted to each other. By rotating the second threaded sleeve, the second threaded sleeve gradually moves away from the annular washer, thereby releasing the fixation of the second slider. At this time, by moving the second slider, one of the measuring claws can be moved away from the other measuring claw. In this way, the flower diameter of the cut flower can be removed without shaking the flower diameter, avoiding movement of the slide block and electronic measuring equipment, and improving the accuracy of measurement.
[0010] Preferably, a slider is fixed on the inner surface of the slide block, and a guide groove is provided on the other side of the main scale surface. The slider is slidably disposed inside the guide groove. The arrangement of the slider and the guide groove can ensure the stability of the slide block, that is, the electronic measuring device will not shake, thereby further improving the accuracy of the measurement.
[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the device for quickly measuring the diameter of cut flower heads in this invention has the following advantages:
[0012] 1. In this utility model, the design of the slide and electronic measuring device enables accurate and rapid measurement of the diameter of the cut flower head or flower diameter. At the same time, the second moving mechanism allows one of the measuring claws to move, ensuring that the cut flower can be removed without shaking, thus preventing the electronic measuring device from shaking and affecting the reading.
[0013] 2. In this utility model, the design of the first moving mechanism allows the two measuring claws to move away from the main scale, which enables the measurement of larger cut flower heads, avoids contact between the flower head and the main scale during the measurement process, and improves the measurement accuracy. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a device for quickly measuring the diameter of cut flower heads according to this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the measuring claw, connecting block, and first slider of a device for quickly measuring the diameter of cut flower heads according to this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the main scale and slide of a device for quickly measuring the diameter of cut flower heads according to this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the slide, third slide, and fourth slide of a device for quickly measuring the diameter of cut flower heads according to this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the measuring claw and sliding rod of a device for quickly measuring the diameter of cut flower heads according to this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of point A in the diagram;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the slide of a device for quickly measuring the diameter of cut flower heads according to this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Main scale; 2. Slide; 3. Electronic measuring device; 4. Display screen; 5. Power switch; 6. Unit switch; 7. Zeroing key; 8. Measuring jaws; 9. First slide groove; 10. Second slide groove; 11. Connecting block; 12. First slider; 13. First threaded rod; 14. First threaded sleeve; 15. Third slide groove; 16. Fourth slide groove; 17. Slide rod; 18. Second slider; 19. Second threaded rod; 20. Second threaded sleeve; 21. Annular washer; 22. Fifth slide groove; 23. Through groove; 24. Slide bar; 25. Extrusion plate; 26. Guide rod; 27. Third threaded rod. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0023] like Figure 1 - Figure 7 As shown, a device for quickly measuring the diameter and tip of cut flower petals includes a main ruler 1. An electronic measuring device 3 is slidably connected to one side of the main ruler 1. A display screen 4 is mounted on one side of the electronic measuring device 3. An on / off switch 5, a unit switching key 6, and a zeroing key 7 are also mounted on one side of the electronic measuring device 3. A slide 2 is fixed to the other side of the electronic measuring device 3. A through groove 23 is formed on the side of the slide 2 near the electronic measuring device 3. A fifth slide groove 22 is formed on both inner sidewalls of the slide 2. The upper and lower sides of the main ruler 1 are slidably connected to the two fifth slide grooves 22 respectively. A fixing mechanism for fixing the slide 2 is provided on the top of the slide 2. Measuring claws 8 are provided at the bottom of one end of the main ruler 1 and the bottom of one end of the slide 2. A first moving mechanism for moving the two measuring claws 8 is provided on the top of the two measuring claws 8 respectively. A second moving mechanism for moving one of the measuring claws 8 is provided at the bottom of the slide 2.
[0024] In this embodiment, the fixing mechanism includes a pressing plate 25, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide block 2. The slide block 2 is located above the main ruler 1. Guide rods 26 are fixed at both ends of the top of the pressing plate 25, and one end of each guide rod 26 passes through the top of the slide block 2. A third threaded rod 27 is provided through the middle of the top of the slide block 2. A threaded hole is provided in the middle of the top of the slide block 2, and the threaded hole and the third threaded rod 27 are compatible.
[0025] In this embodiment, the first moving mechanism includes a first sliding groove 9, which is formed on the top of one of the measuring claws 8 and has a constricted structure. A second sliding groove 10 is formed on the outer side wall of the measuring claw 8 and is connected to the first sliding groove 9. A first slider 12 is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the first sliding groove 9. A connecting block 11 is fixed on the top of the first slider 12. A first threaded rod 13 is fixed on the outer side wall of the connecting block 11 near the first slider 12. The first threaded rod 13 is slidably disposed on the side wall of the second sliding groove 10. A first threaded sleeve 14 is sleeved on the side wall of the first threaded rod 13. The first threaded rod 13 and the first threaded sleeve 14 are adapted to each other and the first threaded sleeve 14 is located outside the measuring claw 8.
[0026] In this embodiment, the second moving mechanism includes a third slide groove 15, which is opened at one end of the bottom of the slide block 2. A fourth slide groove 16 is opened on the outer side wall of the slide block 2, and the fourth slide groove 16 and the third slide groove 15 are connected. A slide rod 17 is fixed on the inner wall of the third slide groove 15. A second slider 18 is slidably connected to the side wall of the slide rod 17, and the second slider 18 is fixed to the top of the connecting block 11.
[0027] In this embodiment, a second threaded rod 19 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fourth slide groove 16. One end of the second threaded rod 19 is fixed to the second slider 18. An annular gasket 21 is sleeved on the side wall of the second threaded rod 19 and the annular gasket 21 is located outside the slide block 2. A second threaded sleeve 20 is sleeved on the other end of the second threaded rod 19 and the second threaded sleeve 20 is adapted to the second threaded rod 19.
[0028] In this embodiment, a slider 24 is fixed on the inner surface of the slide block 2, and a guide groove is provided on the other side of the surface of the main ruler 1, and the slider 24 is slidably disposed inside the guide groove.
[0029] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, press the power switch 5 to turn on the power switch of the electronic measuring device 3. During measurement, place the cut flower head or flower diameter between the two measuring claws 8. Move the electronic measuring device 3 to move the slide 2, thereby moving one of the measuring claws 8 closer to the other. When the two measuring claws 8 contact the cut flower head or flower diameter, rotate the third threaded rod 27 to engage the threaded hole. Under the constraint of the two guide rods 26, the extrusion plate 25 and the upper surface of the main scale 1 are tightly fitted, that is, the slide 2 and the electronic measuring device 3 are in a fixed state. At this time, the value displayed on the display screen 4 is the diameter of the cut flower head or flower diameter. After the measurement is completed, when the cut flower diameter is removed, rotate the second threaded sleeve 20 to gradually move the second threaded sleeve 20 away from the annular washer 21, thereby releasing the fixation of the second slider 18. At this time, by moving the second slider 18, one of the measuring claws 8 can be moved away from the other. Measuring claws 8 allow for the removal of the flower stem without shaking it, preventing movement of the slide block 2 and electronic measuring device 3, thus improving measurement accuracy. When measuring larger diameter flower heads, rotating the two first threaded sleeves 14 moves them away from each other, releasing the constraint on the two measuring claws 8. At this point, under the action of the two connecting blocks 11 and the two first sliders 12, the two measuring claws 8 gradually move away from the bottom of the main scale 1 until the two connecting blocks 11 contact the inner top of the two measuring claws 8 and stop moving. Then, rotating the two first threaded sleeves 14 in the opposite direction, under the action of the two first threaded rods 13, brings the two first threaded sleeves 14 into close contact with the two measuring claws 8, thus fixing the two measuring claws 8 back into a fixed state. This allows for the measurement of larger diameter flower heads, preventing contact between the larger diameter flower heads and the main scale 1 during measurement, thus improving the accuracy of the measurement results.
[0030] In summary, this invention can accurately and quickly measure the diameter of cut flower heads or stems. The second moving mechanism allows one of the measuring claws 8 to move, ensuring that the cut flower can be removed without shaking, thus preventing the electronic measuring device 3 from wobbling and improving measurement accuracy.
[0031] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A device for rapid measurement of cut flower heads and stem diameter, comprising a main scale (1), characterised in that, An electronic measuring device (3) is slidably connected to one side of the surface of the main scale (1). A display screen (4) is installed on one side of the surface of the electronic measuring device (3). An on / off switch (5), a unit switching switch (6), and a zeroing switch (7) are installed on one side of the surface of the electronic measuring device (3). A slide (2) is fixed on the other side of the surface of the electronic measuring device (3). A through groove (23) is opened on the side of the slide (2) near the electronic measuring device (3). A fifth slide groove (22) is opened on both inner sidewalls of the slide (2). The upper and lower sides of the main scale (1) are slidably connected to the two fifth slide grooves (22). A fixing mechanism for fixing the slide (2) is provided on the top of the slide (2). A measuring claw (8) is provided on the bottom of one end of the main scale (1) and the bottom of one end of the slide (2). A first moving mechanism for moving the two measuring claws (8) is provided on the top of the two measuring claws (8). A second moving mechanism for moving one of the measuring claws (8) is provided on the bottom of the slide (2).
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The fixing mechanism includes an extrusion plate (25), which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide (2), and the slide (2) is located above the main scale (1). Both ends of the top of the extrusion plate (25) are fixed with guide rods (26), and one end of each guide rod (26) passes through the top of the slide (2). A third threaded rod (27) is provided through the middle of the top of the slide (2), and a threaded hole is provided in the middle of the top of the slide (2), and the threaded hole and the third threaded rod (27) are compatible.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first moving mechanism includes a first slide groove (9), which is opened on the top of one of the measuring claws (8) and has a constricted structure. A second slide groove (10) is opened on the outer side wall of the measuring claw (8) and the second slide groove (10) and the first slide groove (9) are connected. A first slider (12) is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the first slide groove (9). A connecting block (11) is fixed on the top of the first slider (12). A first threaded rod (13) is fixed on the outer side wall of the connecting block (11) near the first slider (12). The first threaded rod (13) is slidably disposed on the side wall of the second slide groove (10). A first threaded sleeve (14) is sleeved on the side wall of the first threaded rod (13). The first threaded rod (13) and the first threaded sleeve (14) are adapted to each other and the first threaded sleeve (14) is located outside the measuring claw (8).
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The second moving mechanism includes a third slide groove (15), which is located at one end of the bottom of the slide block (2). A fourth slide groove (16) is provided on the outer side wall of the slide block (2), and the fourth slide groove (16) and the third slide groove (15) are connected. A slide rod (17) is fixed on the inner wall of the third slide groove (15). A second slider (18) is slidably connected to the side wall of the slide rod (17), and the second slider (18) and the top of the connecting block (11) are fixed.
5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The inner wall of the fourth slide groove (16) is slidably connected to a second threaded rod (19). One end of the second threaded rod (19) is fixed to the second slider (18). An annular gasket (21) is sleeved on the side wall of the second threaded rod (19), and the annular gasket (21) is located outside the slide block (2). The other end of the second threaded rod (19) is sleeved with a second threaded sleeve (20), and the second threaded sleeve (20) and the second threaded rod (19) are adapted to each other.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The inner surface of the slide block (2) is fixed with a slide bar (24), and a guide groove is provided on the other side of the surface of the main ruler (1), and the slide bar (24) is slidably disposed inside the guide groove.