Simple water level observation rod for paddy field
By designing a simple water level observation rod for paddy fields, and utilizing a floating water level ball and sensor system, real-time and accurate water level monitoring is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor accuracy in existing water level monitoring technologies, and meeting the needs of rice growth.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ERYUAN COUNTY WUJIU AGRI & SIDELINE PROD TRADING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for monitoring water levels in paddy fields are inefficient and inaccurate, making it difficult to meet the stringent water level requirements for rice growth.
A simple water level observation rod for paddy fields was designed, comprising a pole, a shell, a water level floating ball, a connecting rod, a sensor plate, a distance sensor, and a display. The floating ball pushes a movable plate as it rises, causing the sensor plate to move closer to the distance sensor, thus enabling real-time monitoring and accurate display of water level data.
This improves the accuracy and efficiency of paddy field water level monitoring, ensures the real-time nature and stability of water level monitoring, and meets the needs of rice growth.
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Abstract
Description
Simple water level observation rod for paddy fields Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of paddy fields, and in particular to a simple water level observation rod for paddy fields. Background Technology
[0002] Paddy fields are arable land systems specifically designed for rice cultivation. They provide habitats and breeding grounds for numerous organisms, forming a complex ecosystem. In addition to rice itself, various algae, aquatic plants, and other plants grow, as well as animals such as fish, frogs, loaches, and eels, and a large number of microorganisms. These organisms are interdependent and mutually restrictive, forming a complete food chain. Paddy fields can absorb and transform nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from farmland drainage through plant absorption and microbial decomposition, reducing eutrophication of water bodies, purifying water quality, and helping to protect the surrounding aquatic environment.
[0003] A search revealed that CN217505283U discloses a water quality data collection rod for paddy fields. The rod includes a water quality collection rod with a positioning cone fixedly installed at its bottom. The front and rear walls of the rod have opposing water inlets. Opposite limiting grooves are provided on both sides of the rod. Opposite limiting plates are movably inserted into the water quality collection rod and the limiting grooves, with floats fixedly installed at both ends of the limiting plates. A water quality detection sensor is movably placed inside the water quality collection rod and fixedly installed between the limiting plates. A fixing column is fixedly installed at the top of the rod, and a battery is fixedly installed inside the fixing column. This facilitates real-time data sampling of water in paddy fields, eliminating the need for manual transport of water to a laboratory for testing, reducing manpower, and increasing work efficiency.
[0004] Rice is a crop with specific water requirements. At different stages of its growth, it has strict requirements for paddy field water levels. A suitable water level can provide a good growing environment for rice. Currently, the water level of paddy fields is usually monitored using handheld measuring tools, which is inefficient, inaccurate, and not suitable for current use. Therefore, we propose a simple paddy field water level observation rod to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a simple water level observation rod for paddy fields to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A simple water level observation pole for paddy fields includes a pole with a housing connected to its top. A battery is connected to the inner bottom wall of the housing, and a controller is connected to the inner top wall of the housing. A sleeve is slidably connected to the outer surface of the pole, and a movable plate is connected to the outer surface of the sleeve. A connecting rod is connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate, and a water level float is connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod. A sensor is connected to the upper surface of the movable plate, and a support plate is connected to the outer surface of the pole. A distance sensor is embedded in the upper surface of the support plate, and a display is located on the right side of the pole.
[0008] In a further embodiment, a photovoltaic panel is provided at the front of the housing, and the bottom surface of the photovoltaic panel is connected to the upper surface of the housing.
[0009] In a further embodiment, the bottom end of the upright is connected to a base plate, and a set of positioning rods are connected to the bottom surface of the base plate.
[0010] In a further embodiment, a positioning plate is provided on the left side of the upright, a slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the positioning plate, the right side of the slider is connected to the outer surface of the sleeve, and the bottom surface of the positioning plate is connected to the upper surface of the base plate.
[0011] In a further embodiment, a fixing plate is connected to the outer surface of the upright, and the bottom surface of the fixing plate is connected to the upper surface of the positioning plate.
[0012] In a further embodiment, a display panel is provided at the front of the housing, and the back of the display panel is connected to the outer surface of the housing.
[0013] In a further embodiment, a switch is provided on the left side of the housing, and the right side of the switch is connected to the outer surface of the housing.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. This device, through the design of a water level floating ball and a connecting rod, facilitates the floating ball's movement as the water level rises. Simultaneously, it allows the connecting rod to push the movable plate, enabling the sleeve to move along the surface of the pole. This also facilitates the movable plate bringing the sensing element closer to the distance sensor, allowing for data changes between the two. The design of the distance sensor and sensing element facilitates the transmission of monitoring signals to the controller, which in turn sends the results to the display. This, in turn, improves the accuracy of monitoring the water level in paddy fields.
[0016] 2. This device utilizes the cooperation of the positioning rod and the base plate to facilitate the support of the upright and increase the stability of the upright. A positioning plate is provided on the left side of the upright, and a slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the positioning plate. The right side of the slider is connected to the outer surface of the sleeve, and the bottom surface of the positioning plate is connected to the upper surface of the base plate. The design of the slider and the positioning plate can prevent the sleeve from rotating on the surface of the upright. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a simple water level observation rod in a paddy field;
[0018] Figure 2 is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of a simple water level observation pole in a paddy field.
[0019] Figure 3 is a top-down schematic diagram of the structure of a simple water level observation pole in a paddy field;
[0020] Figure 4 is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of the positioning plate of the simple water level observation rod in paddy fields;
[0021] Figure 5 is a frontal cross-sectional view of the casing of a simple water level observation rod in a paddy field.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Movable plate; 2. Floating ball for water level; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Sensor plate; 5. Display; 6. Photovoltaic panel; 7. Display board; 8. Switch; 9. Upright pole; 10. Positioning plate; 11. Sleeve; 12. Base plate; 13. Positioning rod; 14. Distance sensor; 15. Housing; 16. Support plate; 17. Fixing plate; 18. Slider; 19. Controller; 20. Battery. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-5. In this utility model, the simple water level observation rod for paddy fields includes a pole 9, a housing 15 connected to the top of the pole 9, a battery 20 connected to the inner bottom wall of the housing 15, a controller 19 connected to the inner top wall of the housing 15, a sleeve 11 slidably connected to the outer surface of the pole 9, a movable plate 1 connected to the outer surface of the sleeve 11, a connecting rod 3 connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate 1, a water level float ball 2 connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod 3, a sensor plate 4 connected to the upper surface of the movable plate 1, a support plate 16 connected to the outer surface of the pole 9, a distance sensor 14 embedded in the upper surface of the support plate 16, and a display 5 provided on the right side of the pole 9.
[0025] A photovoltaic panel 6 is provided at the front of the housing 15. The bottom surface of the photovoltaic panel 6 is connected to the upper surface of the housing 15. The design of the photovoltaic panel 6 facilitates the charging of the battery 20. The bottom end of the upright 9 is connected to a base plate 12. A set of positioning rods 13 are connected to the bottom surface of the base plate 12. The cooperation between the positioning rods 13 and the base plate 12 facilitates the support of the upright 9 and increases the stability of the upright 9. A positioning plate 10 is provided on the left side of the upright 9. A slider 18 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the positioning plate 10. The right side of the slider 18 is connected to the outer surface of the sleeve 11. The bottom surface of the positioning plate 10 is connected to the upper surface of the base plate 12. The design of the slider 18 and the positioning plate 10 can prevent the sleeve 11 from rotating on the surface of the upright 9.
[0026] A fixing plate 17 is connected to the outer surface of the upright 9. The bottom surface of the fixing plate 17 is connected to the upper surface of the positioning plate 10. The fixing plate 17 is used to increase the stability of the positioning plate 10. A display plate 7 is provided at the front of the housing 15. The back of the display plate 7 is connected to the outer surface of the housing 15. The display plate 7 is used to display the operation process of the device. A switch 8 is provided on the left side of the housing 15. The right side of the switch 8 is connected to the outer surface of the housing 15. The switch 8 is used to control the device.
[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0028] In use, the device is first moved to the operating position, and then the positioning rod 13 is inserted into the paddy field. At this time, the positioning rod 13 and the base plate 12 can support the upright 9 and increase the stability of the upright 9. However, when the water level rises, the water level floating ball 2 will move with the water level and push the movable plate 1 to move through the connecting rod 3. At this time, through the connection relationship between the movable plate 1 and the sensing plate 4, the sensing plate 4 is brought close to the distance sensor 14. Then, the distance sensor 14 is used to monitor the distance between the sensing plates 4 and send the monitoring signal to the controller 19. At this time, the controller 19 sends the result to the display 5 for display, thereby showing the water level.
[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0030] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A simple water level observation rod for paddy fields, characterized in that: The device includes a pole (9), a housing (15) connected to the top of the pole (9), a battery (20) connected to the bottom inner wall of the housing (15), a controller (19) connected to the top inner wall of the housing (15), a sleeve (11) slidably connected to the outer surface of the pole (9), a movable plate (1) connected to the outer surface of the sleeve (11), a connecting rod (3) connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate (1), a water level float ball (2) connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod (3), a sensor (4) connected to the upper surface of the movable plate (1), a support plate (16) connected to the outer surface of the pole (9), a distance sensor (14) embedded in the upper surface of the support plate (16), and a display (5) provided on the right side of the pole (9).
2. The simple water level observation rod for paddy fields according to claim 1, characterized in that: A photovoltaic panel (6) is provided in front of the housing (15), and the bottom surface of the photovoltaic panel (6) is connected to the upper surface of the housing (15).
3. The simple water level observation rod for rice field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the upright (9) is connected to a base plate (12), and a set of positioning rods (13) are connected to the bottom surface of the base plate (12).
4. The simple water level observation rod for rice field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side of the upright (9) is provided with a positioning plate (10), and the inner wall of the positioning plate (10) is slidably connected with a slider (18). The right side of the slider (18) is connected to the outer surface of the sleeve (11), and the bottom surface of the positioning plate (10) is connected to the upper surface of the base plate (12).
5. The simple water level observation rod for rice field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the upright (9) is connected to a fixing plate (17), and the bottom surface of the fixing plate (17) is connected to the upper surface of the positioning plate (10).
6. The simple water level observation rod for paddy fields according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the housing (15) is provided with a display panel (7), and the back of the display panel (7) is connected to the outer surface of the housing (15).
7. The simple water level observation rod for paddy fields according to claim 1, characterized in that: A switch (8) is provided on the left side of the housing (15), and the right side of the switch (8) is connected to the outer surface of the housing (15).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Water quality data acquisition rod for paddy field
CN217505283U