Intertidal zone bottom observation station frame body
By designing a multi-fixed and protective frame for the intertidal zone bottom observation station, the problems of frame collapse and corrosion in the intertidal environment were solved, achieving stability and corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance costs and difficulties, and extending the service life of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG SHANHAI OCEAN ENG TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing intertidal observation station structure is susceptible to storm surges in the intertidal environment, which can lead to collapse, corrosion, and difficulty in securing equipment, increasing maintenance costs and difficulty.
An intertidal zone bottom observation station frame was designed, employing multiple fixing components and protective measures, including fixing components, support components, and protective components. The structure utilizes anti-corrosion coatings, support shafts, and anti-slip pads to enhance stability and corrosion resistance, and facilitate position adjustment.
It improves the stability and corrosion resistance of the frame, reduces the risk of frame collapse and corrosion loosening, lowers maintenance costs and difficulty, and extends the service life of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of marine environmental monitoring, and more specifically, to a frame for an intertidal zone bottom observation station. Background Technology
[0002] The intertidal zone is the area covered by seawater between the mean high and low tides. It is one of the most biodiverse, productive, and valuable ecosystems on Earth, providing nutrients to the entire coastal wetland ecosystem, controlling the total biomass of the ecosystem, and providing habitats for organisms, especially rare and endangered species. Therefore, intertidal observation stations are needed to observe the intertidal zone and provide early warnings in case of emergencies. However, existing intertidal observation stations are often installed using elevated frames. Because the intertidal environment is relatively shallow, it is highly susceptible to storm surges, which alter the physical processes of the intertidal zone. During stormy weather, the concentration and transport rate of suspended sediment are several times higher than during calm weather, and the erosion of the beach surface can generally reach several centimeters, with local erosion reaching tens of centimeters. The installation frames for intertidal observation are prone to collapse.
[0003] Existing frames, when used for extended periods, are susceptible to corrosion and damage from strong winds and humid air, which may cause them to collapse or bolts to loosen. Furthermore, the fixed locations of installed testing equipment make adjustment difficult, and prolonged exposure to the elements can lead to damage, corrosion, loosening, and difficulty in disassembly, increasing subsequent maintenance costs and complexity. Therefore, we propose a novel device to address these issues.
[0004] Currently, there is no intertidal zone bottom observation station frame that features multiple fixation mechanisms, corrosion protection, and easy position adjustment. Utility Model Content
[0005] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.
[0006] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a frame for an intertidal zone bottom observation station, including a main pole; a fixing component is sleeved on the surface of the main pole, a connecting rod is inserted into one side of the fixing component, a connecting plate is sleeved on one side of the connecting rod, a connecting rod is inserted into one side of the fixing component, a fixing box is inserted into some parts of the fixing component, the surface of the fixing box is provided with an anti-corrosion coating, box bolts are installed on the lower surface of the fixing box, a protective component is provided on the surface of the fixing component, and a base plate is sleeved on the lower surface of the main pole;
[0007] The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame also includes a support assembly, which comprises a support base, a support shaft, a support rod, a docking shaft, and a support plate. The support base is rotatably connected to the support shaft, the support shaft is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft, the support rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the support rod, and the docking shaft is rotatably connected to the surface of the docking shaft.
[0008] During the working or installation process, the supporting component structure provides multiple layers of fixed protection, increasing the service life of the frame.
[0009] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes a fixing half-ring, a fixing shaft, a docking half-ring, and a fixing bolt. The fixing half-ring is rotatably connected to the inside of the fixing shaft, the docking half-ring is rotatably connected to the surface of the fixing shaft, and a fixing bolt is installed on one side of the docking half-ring.
[0010] Furthermore, an anti-slip pad is provided on one side of the fixed half-ring and the docking half-ring, and the anti-slip pad is made of rubber.
[0011] Furthermore, the protective assembly includes a protective half-ring, a spring, a limiting rod, a connecting half-ring, and a cover plate. The spring is inserted inside the protective half-ring. One end of the spring is sleeved with the limiting rod, and one end of the limiting rod is sleeved with the connecting half-ring. The cover plate is inserted into the upper surface of the protective half-ring.
[0012] Furthermore, the upper surface of the protective semi-ring is provided with a hole, and the upper surface of the limiting rod is provided with a limiting seat.
[0013] Furthermore, a limiting hole is provided on one side of the connecting half-ring, two cover plates are provided, and a placement groove is provided on the upper surface of the protective half-ring.
[0014] Furthermore, the upper surface of the support plate is fitted with two support bolts.
[0015] Furthermore, four docking bolts are installed on one side of the docking plate, and multiple guide grooves and guide holes are opened on the surface of the docking rod.
[0016] Furthermore, the upper surface of the base plate is fitted with four mounting bolts.
[0017] Furthermore, the upper surface of the base plate is threaded with two fastening bolts, and the base plate is threaded with four protective plates through the fastening bolts.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are: it provides a specific, multi-layered, corrosion-resistant, and easily adjustable intertidal zone bottom observation station frame.
[0019] The installers installed the main pole and base plate on a suitable surface. The base plate was then secured to the ground with bolts. Protective plates were inserted around the base plate and tightened with bolts. The installers then loosened the bolts and installed the fixing half-rings and connecting half-rings onto the surface of the main pole. After adjusting them to the appropriate positions, the fixing half-rings and connecting half-rings were secured with bolts. The support shaft rotated, causing the support rod to rotate at the appropriate angle. The connecting shaft then rotated the support plate. After adjusting the position of the support plate, it was secured to the ground with bolts. This method achieved convenient and quick fixation of the scaffolding, preventing it from being blown over by strong winds and reducing instability. It also protected the connection between the scaffolding and the ground, reducing the risk of severe corrosion at the connection points after prolonged use, which could lead to loosening and tipping of the scaffolding at the bottom. The installer loosens the fixing bolts and installs the fixing half-ring and the docking half-ring onto the surface of the main pole. After adjusting them to the appropriate positions, the fixing half-ring and the docking half-ring are secured with the fixing bolts. A solar panel is then installed on the upper surface of the connecting rod on one side of the fixing component. The testing equipment is installed on one side of the docking plate via the docking rod on the fixing component and the docking bolts. The transmission and storage equipment is installed inside the fixing box via the box bolts. The installer removes the cover plate, allowing the spring to guide the limiting rod into the limiting hole on one side of the connecting half-ring. The limiting seat on the upper surface of the limiting rod then enters the protective half-ring, securing the protective half-ring and the connecting half-ring together. The cover plate is then replaced. The protective component protects the fixing component, achieving convenient and quick protection, improving work efficiency, and reducing the likelihood of damage and difficulty in readjustment after prolonged corrosion, which would increase subsequent maintenance costs and difficulty, and extend the equipment's service life. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.
[0021] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0022] In the attached diagram:
[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the intertidal zone bottom observation station;
[0024] Figure 2 Exploded view of the main rod structure;
[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the base plate structure;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure;
[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the fixed box structure;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting component structure;
[0029] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the fixed component structure;
[0030] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of an explosion to protect the component structure.
[0031] Figure label:
[0032] 1. Main rod; 2. Fixing assembly; 201. Fixing half ring; 202. Fixing pivot; 203. Connecting half ring; 204. Fixing bolt; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Fixing box; 7. Anti-corrosion coating; 8. Box bolt; 9. Protective assembly; 901. Protective half ring; 902. Spring; 903. Limiting rod; 904. Connecting half ring; 905. Cover plate; 10. Base plate; 11. Support assembly; 101. Support base; 102. Support pivot; 103. Support rod; 104. Connecting pivot; 105. Support plate; 12. Connecting bolt; 13. Mounting bolt; 14. Fastening bolt; 15. Protective plate. Detailed Implementation
[0033] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0034] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.
[0035] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.
[0036] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".
[0037] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0038] As a preferred embodiment of this example, Figures 1 to 8As shown, the assembly includes a main rod 1 and a support assembly 11. A fixing assembly 2 is fitted onto the surface of the main rod 1. The fixing assembly 2 includes a fixing half-ring 201, a fixing shaft 202, a docking half-ring 203, and a fixing bolt 204. The fixing shaft 202 is rotatably connected inside the fixing half-ring 201, and the docking half-ring 203 is rotatably connected to the surface of the fixing shaft 202. Anti-slip pads made of rubber are provided on one side of the fixing half-ring 201 and the docking half-ring 203. A fixing bolt 204 is installed on one side of the docking half-ring 203. A docking rod 3 is inserted into one side of the fixing assembly 2. The surface of the docking rod 3 has multiple guide grooves and guide holes. A mating plate 4 is sleeved on the side, and four mating bolts 12 are installed on one side of the mating plate 4. A connecting rod 5 is inserted into one side of the fixing component 2. A fixing box 6 is inserted into some parts of the fixing component 2. The surface of the fixing box 6 is covered with an anti-corrosion coating 7. Box bolts 8 are installed on the lower surface of the fixing box 6. A protective component 9 is provided on the surface of the fixing component 2. The protective component 9 includes a protective half ring 901, a spring 902, a limiting rod 903, a connecting half ring 904, and a cover plate 905. A hole is opened on the upper surface of the protective half ring 901. A placement groove is opened on the upper surface of the protective half ring 901. A spring 902 is inserted into the inside of the protective half ring 901. One end of the spring 902 is sleeved with a limit rod 903. A limit seat is provided on the upper surface of the limit rod 903. A connecting half-ring 904 is sleeved on one end of the limit rod 903. A limit hole is opened on one side of the connecting half-ring 904. A cover plate 905 is inserted into the upper surface of the protective half-ring 901. There are two cover plates 905. A base plate 10 is sleeved on the lower surface of the main rod 1. Four mounting bolts 13 are installed on the upper surface of the base plate 10. Two fastening bolts 14 are threaded through the upper surface of the base plate 10. Four protective plates 15 are threaded through the base plate 10 via the fastening bolts 14. The support assembly 11 includes a support base 101, a support shaft 102, a support rod 103, a docking shaft 104, and a support plate 105. The support shaft 102 is rotatably connected inside the support base 101. A support rod 103 is rotatably connected to the surface of shaft 102. A mating shaft 104 is rotatably connected inside the support rod 103. A support plate 105 is rotatably connected to the surface of the mating shaft 104. Two support bolts are installed on the upper surface of the support plate 105. During use, the installer places the main rod 1 and base plate 10 on a suitable ground surface. The base plate 10 is fixed to the ground using mounting bolts 13. The installer inserts a protective plate 15 around the base plate 10 and fixes it inside the base plate 10 using fastening bolts 14. The installer then unscrews the fixing bolts 204 and installs the fixing half-ring 201 and mating half-ring 203 onto the surface of the main rod 1. After adjusting to the appropriate position, the fixing half-ring 201 and mating half-ring 203 are fixed in place using the fixing bolts 204. The support shaft 102 then rotates.The support rod 103 is rotated on the surface of the support shaft 102 to a suitable angle. The support plate 105 is then rotated via the docking shaft 104. After the support plate 105 is adjusted to the correct position, it is fixed to the ground with support bolts. This allows for convenient and quick fixation of the frame, preventing it from being blown over by strong winds and reducing instability. It also protects the connection between the frame and the ground, preventing severe corrosion at the connection points after prolonged use, which could lead to loosening and tipping at the bottom of the frame. The installer unscrews the fixing bolts 204 and installs the fixing half-ring 201 and docking half-ring 203 onto the surface of the main rod 1. After adjusting to the appropriate position, the fixing half-ring 201 and docking half-ring 203 are fixed with the fixing bolts 204, thus securing the connecting rod 5 on one side of the fixing assembly 2. A solar panel is mounted on the surface. The testing equipment is installed on one side of the docking plate 4 via the docking rod 3 on one side of the fixed component 2 and the docking bolts 12. The transmission and storage equipment is installed inside the fixed box 6 via the box bolts 8. The installer removes the cover plate 905, allowing the spring 902 to guide the limiting rod 903 into the limiting hole on one side of the connecting half-ring 904. This allows the limiting seat on the upper surface of the limiting rod 903 to enter the protective half-ring 901, fixing the protective half-ring 901 and the connecting half-ring 904 together. The cover plate 905 is then replaced, and the fixed component 2 is protected by the protective component 9. This provides convenient and quick protection for the fixed component 2, improving work efficiency and reducing the risk of damage and difficulty in readjustment after prolonged corrosion, which would otherwise increase maintenance costs and difficulty, and extend the equipment's service life.
[0039] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A frame for an intertidal zone bottom observation station, comprising a main pole (1); characterized in that: The main rod (1) is fitted with a fixing component (2), a connecting rod (3) is inserted into one side of the fixing component (2), a connecting plate (4) is fitted into one side of the connecting rod (3), a connecting rod (5) is inserted into one side of the fixing component (2), a fixing box (6) is inserted into some parts of the fixing component (2), the surface of the fixing box (6) is provided with an anti-corrosion coating (7), a box bolt (8) is installed on the lower surface of the fixing box (6), a protective component (9) is provided on the surface of the fixing component (2), and a base plate (10) is fitted into the lower surface of the main rod (1). The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame also includes a support assembly (11), which includes a support base (101), a support shaft (102), a support rod (103), a docking shaft (104), and a support plate (105). The support base (101) is rotatably connected to the support shaft (102), the support shaft (103) is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft (102), the support rod (104) is rotatably connected to the inside of the support rod (103), and the support plate (105) is rotatably connected to the surface of the docking shaft (104).
2. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component (2) includes a fixing half ring (201), a fixing shaft (202), a docking half ring (203), and a fixing bolt (204). The fixing half ring (201) is rotatably connected to the fixing shaft (202) inside, and the docking half ring (203) is rotatably connected to the surface of the fixing shaft (202). The fixing bolt (204) is installed on one side of the docking half ring (203).
3. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed half-ring (201) and the docking half-ring (203) are provided with anti-slip pads on one side, and the anti-slip pads are made of rubber.
4. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective component (9) includes a protective half-ring (901), a spring (902), a limiting rod (903), a connecting half-ring (904), and a cover plate (905). The spring (902) is inserted inside the protective half-ring (901). One end of the spring (902) is sleeved with the limiting rod (903), and one end of the limiting rod (903) is sleeved with the connecting half-ring (904). The cover plate (905) is inserted into the upper surface of the protective half-ring (901).
5. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the protective semi-ring (901) is provided with a hole, and the upper surface of the limiting rod (903) is provided with a limiting seat.
6. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting hole is provided on one side of the connecting half ring (904), and there are two cover plates (905). A placement groove is provided on the upper surface of the protective half ring (901).
7. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the support plate (105) is fitted with two support bolts.
8. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking plate (4) is equipped with four docking bolts (12) on one side. The docking rod (3) has multiple guide grooves and guide holes on its surface.
9. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the base plate (10) is fitted with mounting bolts (13), and the number of mounting bolts (13) is four.
10. The intertidal zone bottom observation station frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the base plate (10) is threaded with fastening bolts (14), and there are two fastening bolts (14). The base plate (10) is threaded with protective plates (15), and there are four protective plates (15).