Leveling instrument lighting device and measuring device

By incorporating a built-in lighting device into the level instrument, the problems of insufficient lighting and battery power were solved, enabling efficient measurement operations in harsh environments.

CN224175134UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28SINOHYDRO BUREAU 8 CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SINOHYDRO BUREAU 8 CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

In environments with insufficient lighting, the built-in illumination of the level instrument is inadequate, leading to measurement errors, and the battery drains quickly, affecting measurement efficiency.

Method used

Design a level instrument lighting device with built-in illumination, which is mounted on the level instrument via a snap-fit ​​mechanism. It includes a battery compartment, a snap-fit ​​mechanism, several LED lights, and a power supply regulator to achieve quick installation and charging functions.

Benefits of technology

Ensure the normal operation of the level instrument in low-light environments, extend measurement operation time, reduce battery consumption, and improve measurement efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a level gauge lighting device and a measuring device. The level gauge lighting device comprises a body, a battery bin connected to one side of the body and a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is located beside the battery bin, and a clamping cavity is formed by the clamping mechanism and the side wall of the battery bin; a plurality of illuminating lamps are installed on the lower side of the body, one part of the illuminating lamps are arranged at one end of the body, and the other part of the illuminating lamps are arranged at the other end of the body and are close to the battery bin; a power switch is arranged on the upper side of the body; the illuminating lamps and the power switch are electrically connected with the battery bin. The level gauge lighting device with the lighting function is designed and is carried on the level gauge through the clamping mechanism, so that the problems that the level gauge cannot be correctly used in an environment with weak illumination intensity and the measurement operation time is short due to the loss of electric quantity of a battery are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of measurement and monitoring technology, and in particular to a level illumination device and a measuring device. Background Technology

[0002] Leveling instruments are used for measurement and monitoring in the construction of large-scale projects such as housing construction, bridges, water conservancy and hydropower projects, and high-speed railways. A leveling instrument is an instrument used to establish a horizontal line of sight and determine the height difference between two points on the ground. Its principle is based on the principle of leveling to measure the height difference between ground points. It includes a telescope, a tubular level (or compensator), a vertical axis, a base, and leveling screws.

[0003] When using a level instrument for measurement, insufficient lighting is often encountered, such as during rain, cloudy days, or at night. Because the built-in lighting of the level instrument is relatively weak, using the level instrument in these environments can easily lead to misoperation. In addition, the power used by the built-in lighting of the level instrument is provided by a lithium battery. Turning on the lighting will accelerate the power consumption, thereby affecting the normal progress of the measurement work and reducing the efficiency of the measurement. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a level instrument lighting device that solves the problems of not being able to use the level instrument correctly in environments with weak light intensity and the short measurement operation time caused by the power loss of the built-in battery.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: a level instrument lighting device, including a main body, a battery compartment connected to one side of the main body, and a snap-fit ​​mechanism. The snap-fit ​​mechanism is located beside the battery compartment, and the snap-fit ​​mechanism and the side wall of the battery compartment form a snap-fit ​​cavity. A plurality of lighting lamps are respectively installed on the lower side of the main body, some of which are located at one end of the main body, and others are located at the other end of the main body and close to the battery compartment. A power switch is provided on the upper side of the main body. The plurality of lighting lamps and the power switch are electrically connected to the battery compartment.

[0006] The above solution includes a level instrument lighting device with built-in illumination, which is mounted on the level instrument via a snap-fit ​​mechanism. This solves the problem of not being able to use the level instrument correctly in environments with low light intensity and reduces battery consumption to extend measurement time.

[0007] Preferably, the latching mechanism includes a first latch, a sliding post, a second latch, and a spring. The second latch and the sliding post are connected to the side surface of the battery compartment. One end of the first latch is slidably disposed in the sliding post, and the other end of the first latch is disposed opposite to the second latch to form the latching cavity. The spring connects the first latch and the sliding post.

[0008] Preferably, the outer wall of the sliding column is provided with a slot, and one end of the first buckle assembled inside the sliding column is connected to a sliding piece, which is slidably assembled in the slot.

[0009] Preferably, the slider protrudes outward from the outside of the slider column.

[0010] Preferably, the first buckle is provided with a U-shaped groove at one end of the slide column, and one end of the spring is connected to the U-shaped groove.

[0011] Preferably, the main body is further provided with a power voltage regulator that is electrically connected to the battery compartment. The power voltage regulator is provided with a charging interface, which is located on the side of the main body away from the snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the lighting lamp is an LED lamp.

[0013] This utility model also provides a measuring device, including a level and the above-mentioned level illumination device. The top of the level is provided with a handle, the locking mechanism is locked onto the handle, and a plurality of the illumination lamps are arranged close to the level.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] I. This utility model designs a level instrument lighting device with built-in lighting, which is mounted on the level instrument through a snap-fit ​​mechanism, solving the problems of not being able to use the level instrument correctly in environments with low light intensity and the short measurement operation time caused by the power loss of the built-in battery.

[0016] 2. The first latch of the latching mechanism is connected by a spring to achieve two states: unlocked and locked. In the unlocked state, the first latch moves away from the second latch, the spring is stretched, and the latching cavity becomes larger, which can be quickly removed or installed from the level. In the locked state, the first latch is released, and it moves towards the second latch under the return force of the spring. The latching cavity becomes smaller, and the first latch abuts against the level. The first latch and the second latch stably latch the lighting device onto the level.

[0017] 3. The present invention provides a sliding piece on the first buckle, the sliding piece extending to the outside of the sliding post, so that the extended sliding piece can be easily moved by hand, which facilitates the sliding of the first buckle to open the snap-fit ​​cavity;

[0018] IV. The lighting device of the level instrument is equipped with a power supply regulator, which can charge it and replenish its power.

[0019] V. This utility model has the advantages of simple structure, easy operation, economy and strong practicality. It can accurately complete leveling operations on site in harsh nighttime environments, effectively reduce manpower and time input and improve work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the level illumination device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A top-view and perspective schematic diagram of the leveling instrument lighting device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the level illumination device provided by this utility model from an upward view;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic diagram (1) showing the installation of the lighting device on the level instrument;

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic diagram (II) showing the installation of the lighting device on the level instrument.

[0025] In the attached diagram: 1. Battery compartment; 2. Snap-fit ​​mechanism; 21. First snap-fit; 22. Sliding column; 221. Slot; 23. Second snap-fit; 231. U-shaped groove; 24. Sliding piece; 25. Spring; 26. Snap-fit ​​cavity; 3. First light; 4. Second light; 5. Power switch; 6. Power voltage regulator; 61. Charging interface; 7. Third light; 8. Body; 9. Level; 91. Handle; 92. Bubble head; 93. Screen; 94. Button area. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. For ease of description, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" appearing below only indicate that they correspond to the upper, lower, left, and right directions in the accompanying drawings and do not limit the structure.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the level illumination device provided in this embodiment includes a battery compartment 1, a snap-fit ​​mechanism 2, a power switch 5, a power voltage regulator 6, a main body 8, and several illumination lamps. In this embodiment, the illumination lamps include a first illumination lamp 3, a second illumination lamp 4, and a third illumination lamp 7.

[0028] The main body 8 is a shell, inside which a first lighting lamp 3, a second lighting lamp 4, a third lighting lamp 7, a power supply voltage regulator 6, and cables are installed. The first lighting lamp 3, the second lighting lamp 4, and the third lighting lamp 7 are all LED lights. The bottom wall of the main body 8 has openings corresponding to the first lighting lamp 3, the second lighting lamp 4, and the third lighting lamp 7, with the LED beads of the first lighting lamp 3, the second lighting lamp 4, and the third lighting lamp 7 located at the corresponding openings.

[0029] The main body 8 has a length direction X and a width direction Y. A battery compartment 1 and a locking mechanism 2 are located on one side of the main body 8 in the width direction Y. A charging interface 61 for the power supply voltage regulator 6 is located on the other side of the main body 8 in the width direction Y. The battery compartment 1 is an integral structure with the main body 8. The battery compartment 1 is located at the end of the main body 8. The locking mechanism 2 is located beside the battery compartment 1 in the length direction X.

[0030] The latching mechanism 2 includes a first latch 21, a sliding post 22, a second latch 23, a sliding piece 24, a spring 25, and a latching cavity 26. The second latch 23 and the sliding post 22 are connected to the side surface of the battery compartment 1. One end of the first latch 21 is slidably disposed in the sliding post 22, and the other end of the first latch 21 is disposed opposite to the second latch 23 to form the latching cavity 26.

[0031] The outer wall of the sliding column 22 is provided with a slot 221. One end of the first buckle 21, which is assembled inside the sliding column 22, is connected to a sliding piece 24. The sliding piece 24 is slidably assembled in the slot 221. The sliding piece 24 protrudes from the outer side of the sliding column 22.

[0032] The first buckle 21 is fitted into the slide column 22. One end of the buckle 21 is provided with a U-shaped groove 231. One end of the spring 25 is connected to the U-shaped groove 231, and the other end of the spring 25 is connected to the slide column 22.

[0033] By moving the slider 24, the first latch 21 can be opened, the slider 24 can be released, and the first latch 21 can be reset.

[0034] A first light 3 and a second light 4 are provided at one end of the body 8 along its length, and a third light 7 is provided at the other end of the body 8 along its length. The first light 3 is located near the snap-fit ​​mechanism 2.

[0035] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, this utility model also provides a measuring device, including a level 9 and the aforementioned level illumination device. The level 9 has a handle 91 and a bubble 92 on its top. The handle 91 is located in the middle. The front end of the level 9 has a screen 93 and a button area 94.

[0036] In use, the first latch 21 opens, enlarging the locking cavity 26, and the handle 91 is placed in the locking cavity 26. Releasing the first latch 21 causes the first latch 21 and the second latch 23 to lock onto the handle 91 under the action of the spring 25. The lower surface of the body 8 is then placed against the upper surface of the level 9. At this point, the first illumination lamp 3 is positioned adjacent to the bubble 92. The second illumination lamp 4 is positioned adjacent to the screen 93. The third illumination lamp 7 is positioned adjacent to the button area 94. Turning on the power switch 5 illuminates the bubble 92, the screen 93, and the button area 94.

[0037] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A level illumination device, characterized in that, The device includes a main body (8), a battery compartment (1) connected to one side of the main body (8), and a snap-fit ​​mechanism (2). The snap-fit ​​mechanism (2) is located beside the battery compartment (1), and the snap-fit ​​mechanism (2) and the side wall of the battery compartment (1) form a snap-fit ​​cavity (26). Several lights are installed on the lower side of the main body (8), some of which are located at one end of the main body (8), and others are located at the other end of the main body (8) and close to the battery compartment (1). A power switch (5) is provided on the upper side of the main body (8). Several lights and the power switch (5) are electrically connected to the battery compartment (1).

2. The leveling instrument illumination device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latching mechanism (2) includes a first latch (21), a slide post (22), a second latch (23), and a spring (25). The second latch (23) and the slide post (22) are connected to the side surface of the battery compartment (1). One end of the first latch (21) is slidably disposed in the slide post (22), and the other end of the first latch (21) is disposed opposite to the second latch (23) to form the latching cavity (26). The spring (25) connects the first latch (21) and the slide post (22).

3. The leveling instrument illumination device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the sliding column (22) is provided with a slot (221), and the first buckle (21) is assembled in the sliding column (22) with a sliding piece (24) connected to one end. The sliding piece (24) is slidably assembled in the slot (221).

4. The leveling instrument illumination device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slider (24) protrudes from the outside of the slider (22).

5. The leveling instrument illumination device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first buckle (21) is fitted into the slide column (22) and has a U-shaped groove (231) at one end. One end of the spring (25) is connected to the U-shaped groove (231).

6. The leveling instrument illumination device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (8) is also provided with a power regulator (6) that is electrically connected to the battery compartment (1). The power regulator (6) is provided with a charging interface (61) located on the side of the main body (8) away from the snap-fit ​​mechanism (2).

7. The leveling instrument illumination device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting is an LED light.

8. A measuring device comprising a level (9), wherein the top of the level (9) is provided with a handle (91), characterized in that, It also includes a level illumination device as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the locking mechanism (2) is locked onto the handle (91), and a plurality of the illumination lamps are arranged adjacent to the level (9).