Compact soil moisture content monitor

Abstract

The utility model discloses a compact soil moisture content monitor, which is mounted at the top of a support of the soil moisture content monitor and comprises a shell, a small solar panel, a communication module, a lithium battery and a main control circuit board. The small solar panel is embedded in the top of the shell, the communication module is installed at one end of the shell, a bottom cylinder used for being connected with the top of a support is formed at the bottom of the shell, and the lithium battery and the main control circuit board are installed in the shell. The main control circuit board is electrically connected with the small solar panel, the communication module and the lithium battery, and the small solar panel charges the lithium battery; and a wiring interface electrically connected with the main control circuit board is arranged in the bottom cylinder. The soil moisture content monitor is compact in overall structure, and the soil moisture content monitor can be assembled conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of soil moisture monitoring equipment, and in particular to a compact soil moisture monitor. Background Technology

[0002] Soil moisture refers to the amount of water content in the topsoil of crops. Moisture refers to the soil's humidity, and soil moisture condition refers to the soil's humidity. Soil humidity is affected by atmospheric conditions, soil type, vegetation, and other factors. It has reference value for irrigation. Therefore, in order to understand the soil conditions in the fields, soil moisture monitoring instruments are installed at fixed points in the fields.

[0003] However, the existing soil moisture monitoring instruments require a large solar panel, communication box, power supply box and main control box to be connected to the support frame from top to bottom. The overall structure is relatively bulky and the installation steps on the support frame are cumbersome, which brings great inconvenience to the use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a compact soil moisture monitor.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A compact soil moisture monitor, mounted on top of a soil moisture monitor bracket, includes a housing, a small solar panel, a communication module, a lithium battery, and a main control circuit board. The housing has the small solar panel embedded at the top, the communication module mounted at one end, a bottom cylinder for connecting to the top of the bracket, and the lithium battery and main control circuit board installed inside. The main control circuit board is electrically connected to the small solar panel, the communication module, and the lithium battery, respectively, with the small solar panel charging the lithium battery. The bottom cylinder has a wiring interface electrically connected to the main control circuit board.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the housing is provided with a charging port for external charging of lithium battery at the other end, and the housing is provided with a waterproof groove and a waterproof cover that can be opened and closed relative to the waterproof groove at the location of the charging port, so that the charging port is closed when the waterproof cover covers the waterproof groove.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the waterproof tank is provided with a power switch for controlling the power supply of the lithium battery, so that when the waterproof cover covers the waterproof tank, the power switch is closed together.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the shell is in the shape of a T-shaped handle.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the housing includes a bottom shell and a cover shell that can be detached and installed on the top of the bottom shell, the cover shell covering the bottom shell.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the top surface of the cover is a slope, and the light-receiving surface of the small solar panel is embedded in the cover flush with the top surface of the cover.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the bottom shell is recessed at one end with a receiving groove, and an antenna interface connected to the communication module is provided in the receiving groove. The antenna interface is electrically connected to the main control circuit board.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the bottom cylinder has several connecting holes at intervals on its outer periphery, so that after the bottom cylinder is fitted onto the top of the support, bolts are inserted into the connecting holes to lock the compact soil moisture monitor onto the top of the support.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model proposes a compact soil moisture monitor. Through the integration of the shell, small solar panel, communication module, lithium battery and main control circuit board, the overall structure is compact, which can easily complete the assembly of the soil moisture monitor and make it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a compact soil moisture monitor.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a small solar panel for a compact soil moisture monitor.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the installation process of a compact soil moisture monitor on top of a support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3A compact soil moisture monitor, mounted on top of a soil moisture monitor bracket, includes a housing 10, a small solar panel 20, a communication module 30, a lithium battery 40, and a main control circuit board 50. The housing 10 has the small solar panel 20 embedded at the top, the communication module 30 mounted at one end, a bottom cylinder 101 for connecting to the top of the bracket, and the lithium battery 40 and main control circuit board 50 installed inside. The main control circuit board 50 is electrically connected to the small solar panel 20, the communication module 30, and the lithium battery 40, respectively, with the small solar panel 20 charging the lithium battery 40. The bottom cylinder 101 has a wiring interface 102 electrically connected to the main control circuit board 50.

[0020] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the housing 10 is provided with a charging port 103 at the other end for external charging of the lithium battery 40. The housing 10 is provided with a waterproof groove 104 and a waterproof cover 105 that can be opened and closed relative to the waterproof groove 104 at the location of the charging port 103. When the waterproof cover 105 covers the waterproof groove 104, it closes the charging port 103 and achieves a waterproof effect.

[0021] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the waterproof groove 104 is provided with a power switch 106 for controlling the power supply of the lithium battery 40. When the waterproof cover 105 covers the waterproof groove 104, the power switch 106 is sealed together, thus achieving a waterproof effect.

[0022] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the housing 10 is in the shape of a T-handle to facilitate gripping during assembly.

[0023] Furthermore, the housing 10 includes a bottom shell 11 and a cover shell 12 that is detachably mounted on top of the bottom shell 11, the cover shell 12 covering the bottom shell 11. In this embodiment, the cover shell 12 and the bottom shell 11 are connected by a bolted connection that allows for detachment.

[0024] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the top surface of the cover 12 is a slope, and the light-receiving surface of the small solar panel 20 is flush with the top surface of the cover 12 and embedded on the cover 12.

[0025] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the bottom shell 11 has a recessed receiving groove 111 at one end, and the receiving groove 111 is provided with an antenna interface 112 connected to the communication module 30. The antenna interface 112 is electrically connected to the main control circuit board 50.

[0026] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the bottom cylinder 101 has a plurality of connecting holes 1011 at intervals on its outer periphery, so that after the bottom cylinder 101 is fitted onto the top of the bracket, bolts are inserted into the connecting holes 1011 to lock the compact soil moisture monitor onto the top of the bracket.

[0027] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the soil moisture monitoring instrument has a soil moisture sensor wiring 61 threaded through the bracket, and the wiring 61 is provided with a plug 611 that can be connected to the wiring interface 102.

[0028] Understandably, the method of using this compact soil moisture monitor is as follows: The compact soil moisture monitor integrates a small solar panel 20, a communication module 30, a lithium battery 40, and a main control circuit board 50 onto a housing 10. During soil moisture monitor assembly, the entire compact soil moisture monitor can be used. After connecting the plug 611 of the sensor wiring 61 inside the bracket to the wiring interface 102 of the compact soil moisture monitor, the compact soil moisture monitor, with its base cylinder 101, is fitted onto the top of the bracket. Bolts are then inserted into the connection holes 1011 of the base cylinder 101 to lock the compact soil moisture monitor onto the top of the bracket. This conveniently completes the assembly of the soil moisture monitor.

[0029] In summary, this utility model provides a compact soil moisture monitor. Through the integration of the housing 10, small solar panel 20, communication module 30, lithium battery 40 and main control circuit board 50, the overall structure is compact, which can facilitate the assembly of the soil moisture monitor and make it more convenient to use.

[0030] Any combination of different embodiments of this utility model, provided it does not violate the inventive concept of this utility model, shall be considered as the disclosure of this utility model; any simple modifications to the technical solution and any combination of different embodiments within the scope of the inventive concept of this utility model, without violating the inventive concept of this utility model, shall be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A compact soil moisture monitor, mounted on the top of a soil moisture monitor's support frame, characterized in that: The device includes a housing (10), a small solar panel (20), a communication module (30), a lithium battery (40), and a main control circuit board (50). The housing (10) has the small solar panel (20) embedded at the top, the communication module (30) installed at one end, a bottom cylinder (101) for connecting to the top of the support, and the lithium battery (40) and the main control circuit board (50) installed inside. The main control circuit board (50) is electrically connected to the small solar panel (20), the communication module (30), and the lithium battery (40) respectively, so that the small solar panel (20) can charge the lithium battery (40). The bottom cylinder (101) is provided with a wiring interface (102) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit board (50).

2. The compact soil moisture monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) has a charging port (103) at the other end for external charging of the lithium battery (40). The housing (10) has a waterproof groove (104) recessed at the location of the charging port (103) and a waterproof cover (105) that can be opened and closed relative to the waterproof groove (104). When the waterproof cover (105) covers the waterproof groove (104), the charging port (103) is closed.

3. The compact soil moisture monitor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The waterproof tank (104) is equipped with a power switch (106) that controls the power supply of the lithium battery (40). When the waterproof cover (105) covers the waterproof tank (104), the power switch (106) is closed together.

4. The compact soil moisture monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) is in the shape of a T-handle.

5. The compact soil moisture monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) includes a bottom shell (11) and a cover shell (12) that is detachably mounted on top of the bottom shell (11) and covers the bottom shell (11).

6. The compact soil moisture monitor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top surface of the cover (12) is a slope, and the light-receiving surface of the small solar panel (20) is flush with the top surface of the cover (12) and embedded on the cover (12).

7. The compact soil moisture monitor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom shell (11) has a recessed receiving groove (111) at one end, and an antenna interface (112) connected to the communication module (30) is provided in the receiving groove (111). The antenna interface (112) is electrically connected to the main control circuit board (50).

8. The compact soil moisture monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom cylinder (101) has several connecting holes (1011) spaced apart on its outer periphery. After the bottom cylinder (101) is fitted onto the top of the support, bolts are inserted into the connecting holes (1011) to lock the compact soil moisture monitor onto the top of the support.

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