An ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites

By designing a foldable column support and a height-adjustable lampshade structure, the problems of large size and difficulty in light control of existing devices have been solved, improving the efficiency and accuracy of ultraviolet photography at archaeological sites.

CN224284475UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SHAANXI PROVINCIAL INST OF ARCHAEOLOGY (SHAANXI ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM) +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI PROVINCIAL INST OF ARCHAEOLOGY (SHAANXI ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM)
Filing Date
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing ultraviolet photography auxiliary devices at archaeological sites are bulky and non-foldable, making them difficult to move quickly and adjust in height, which affects work efficiency. Furthermore, the light control is insufficient to meet the needs of outdoor archaeology.

Method used

A device comprising multiple column supports and a support mechanism is designed. The support mechanism includes foldable support rods and tension rods, and is equipped with a telescopic fixing plate and a lampshade. It can be quickly extended and retracted and height adjusted. Combined with double-layer light-blocking cloth, it isolates light and ensures that the ultraviolet lampshade accurately covers the target area.

Benefits of technology

The device is portable and can be set up quickly, which improves work efficiency, enhances the accuracy and clarity of ultraviolet photography, and adapts to the changing conditions of archaeological sites.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an ultraviolet (UV) photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites, including a support mechanism on a column bracket and an auxiliary mechanism on a telescopic fixing plate. The support mechanism on the column bracket allows for folding and telescopic operation. Compared to traditional fixed-length or non-foldable brackets, this significantly reduces the device's volume when not in use, facilitating transportation and relocation. The bracket can be quickly extended to the required length and erected, or folded away quickly after work, reducing the time and effort spent by archaeologists during equipment installation and disassembly. Furthermore, the auxiliary mechanism on the support mechanism effectively solves the problem of traditional UV photography auxiliary devices for archaeological sites lacking UV photography height adjustment functionality. It can precisely adjust the UV lamp cover to the appropriate height according to different target areas, ensuring accurate coverage of the target area.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ultraviolet photography auxiliary devices, specifically to an ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites. Background Technology

[0002] Ultraviolet (UV) photography plays a crucial role in the field of cultural relic protection and research. It can reveal key physical evidence such as texts and traces that are difficult or even invisible to the human eye, accurately revealing and identifying the differences between materials. In addition, UV photography also gives photos a fantastic visual effect by capturing the hidden ultraviolet light in daily life, making the photos present extraordinary scenes.

[0003] Currently, ultraviolet (UV) information recording equipment on the market mainly falls into two categories: UV fluorescence photography and multispectral and hyperspectral applications. However, these existing devices have revealed numerous problems in actual artifact photography. For example, light is difficult to control effectively, the shooting environment is easily affected by external factors, and they usually need to be operated in a darkroom environment, making daytime work extremely inconvenient. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a dedicated auxiliary device for UV photography that can effectively solve the above problems, to better meet the information recording needs of outdoor archaeological sites, improve on-site working conditions, increase daytime work efficiency, and effectively solve the practical problems faced in outdoor archaeological work.

[0004] Based on the above, the industry has an increasingly urgent need for portable, lightweight, and easy-to-operate photographic auxiliary equipment. Simultaneously, there is a pressing need to develop an auxiliary device specifically for ultraviolet photography of cultural relics. This device should be easy to set up quickly at archaeological sites, possess lightweight and convenient operation capabilities, and achieve efficient on-site application. An ideal ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites can not only significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of recording information about cultural relics but also provide solid support for subsequent restoration and in-depth research. This device should primarily emphasize the function of extracting information about cultural relics. By employing ultraviolet fluorescence technology encompassing UVA, UVB, and UVC—three different wavelengths of ultraviolet light—and considering the differences in the fluorescence characteristics produced by the interaction of different wavelengths of ultraviolet light with the materials of cultural relics, appropriate structural designs and optical configurations should be adopted to accurately extract rich information from the surface and minute details of cultural relics.

[0005] However, the brackets of ultraviolet (UV) photography auxiliary devices at archaeological sites are generally of fixed length or non-foldable design, making them bulky and time-consuming to transport and install. The ever-changing environment at archaeological sites and the need for frequent equipment movement make it difficult to quickly extend or retract the brackets, affecting work efficiency. In addition, the UV photography auxiliary devices at archaeological sites lack UV photography height adjustment functions, which can easily lead to the UV lamp cover failing to accurately cover the target area.

[0006] No effective solutions have yet been proposed to address the problems in the relevant technologies. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes an ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0008] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0009] An ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites includes multiple column supports, each with a support mechanism. The support mechanism includes connecting support blocks at both ends of the multiple column supports, and multiple support rods and multiple tension rods are respectively hinged to the connecting support blocks. One end of each of the multiple tension rods is connected to a telescopic fixing plate.

[0010] Furthermore, in order to better install the ultraviolet lamp cover, an auxiliary mechanism is provided on the telescopic fixing plate. The auxiliary mechanism includes a fixing buckle installed on one of the telescopic fixing plates, a storage tube below the fixing buckle, a telescopic rod connected to the inner wall of the storage tube, and a lamp cover installed at one end of the telescopic rod.

[0011] Furthermore, in order to better assist in photographing the archaeological site, multiple ultraviolet lamps 1 and 2 are installed on both sides of the inside of the lampshade, and the multiple ultraviolet lamps 1 and 2 are arranged alternately.

[0012] Furthermore, to better assist in shading the archaeological site from ultraviolet radiation, light-blocking cloths are installed on the telescopic fixing plate, tension rod, support rod, connecting support block, and column bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, in order to better assist in the ultraviolet shading treatment at the archaeological site, the support rod, connecting support block, column bracket and shading cloth are equipped with double-layer shading cloth, which is located below the support rod, connecting support block and column bracket.

[0014] Furthermore, in order to better secure the double-layered blackout cloth, fixing pin holes are provided around the perimeter of the double-layered blackout cloth.

[0015] Furthermore, in order to better restrict the tension rod, the inner wall of the telescopic fixing plate is provided with multiple limiting springs. One end of the limiting spring is connected to a limiting plate, and one end of the limiting plate is in contact with the surface of the tension rod.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The support mechanism installed on the column bracket allows for folding and telescopic operation. Compared to traditional fixed-length or non-foldable brackets, this significantly reduces the volume of the device in its non-working state, facilitating transportation and relocation. The bracket can be quickly extended to the required length and erected, or folded away quickly after work, greatly improving work efficiency and reducing the time and effort spent by archaeologists during equipment installation and disassembly. Furthermore, the auxiliary mechanism in the support structure effectively solves the problem of traditional archaeological site ultraviolet photography auxiliary devices lacking ultraviolet photography height adjustment functionality. It can precisely adjust the ultraviolet lampshade to the appropriate height according to different target areas, ensuring accurate coverage of the target area and improving the effect and accuracy of ultraviolet photography, providing clearer and more accurate image data for archaeological research. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an archaeological site ultraviolet photography auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism structure of an archaeological site ultraviolet photography auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary mechanism structure of an archaeological site ultraviolet photography auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic fixing plate and tension rod structure of an archaeological site ultraviolet photography auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting spring and limiting plate structure of an ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Column bracket; 2. Support mechanism; 201. Connecting support block; 202. Support rod; 203. Tension rod; 204. Telescopic fixing plate; 3. Auxiliary mechanism; 301. Fixing buckle; 302. Storage tube; 303. Telescopic rod; 304. Lampshade; 4. UV lamp one; 5. UV lamp two; 6. Light-blocking cloth; 7. Double-layer light-blocking cloth; 8. Fixing pin hole; 9. Restricting spring; 10. Restricting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Example 1:

[0027] like Figures 1-5 As shown, an archaeological site ultraviolet photography auxiliary device according to an embodiment of this utility model includes four column supports 1 for overall support and fixed construction. Support mechanisms 2 are provided on the four column supports 1. Each support mechanism 2 includes connecting support blocks 201 at both ends of the four column supports 1 for connecting support rods 202 and tension rods 203. The connecting support blocks 201 can be replaced with other telescopic and adjustable structures in actual use (not shown in the figure, and this structure is an existing structure, so it is not described in detail). Multiple support rods 202 and multiple tension rods 203 are hinged to the connecting support blocks 201 respectively. The tension rods 203 have quick-release interfaces for easy pop-out, and the internal pop-out mechanism retracts freely. Each connecting support block 201 is hinged with two support rods 202 and two tension rods 203, and every two support rods... The support rod 202 is horizontally set, while every two tension rods 203 are inclined and triangular. One end of one tension rod 203 (small diameter) is located on the inner wall of the other tension rod 203 (large diameter). The support rod 202 can be replaced with a telescopic adjustable rod body in actual use (not shown in the figure, and this structure is an existing structure so it is not described in detail). One end of the four tension rods 203 is connected to a telescopic fixing plate 204 for telescopic storage of the tension rods 203. The inner wall of the telescopic fixing plate 204 is provided with eight limiting springs 9, four in a group, for adaptive adjustment of the limiting plate 10. One end of the limiting spring 9 is connected to the limiting plate 10 for limiting the tension rods 203. The limiting plate 10 can be made of rubber or other materials, and one end of the limiting plate 10 is in contact with the surface of the tension rod 203.

[0028] A light-shielding cloth 6 is provided on the telescopic fixing plate 204, tension rod 203, support rod 202, connecting support block 201, and column bracket 1. It is used to fix the telescopic fixing plate 204, tension rod 203, support rod 202, connecting support block 201, and column bracket 1 at the nodes for setting up conditions at the archaeological site. The support rod 202, connecting support block 201, column bracket 1, and light-shielding cloth 6 are provided with a double-layer light-shielding cloth 7 for wind protection and aging protection during long-term outdoor work. The surface of the light-shielding cloth 6 is provided with multiple pull straps (not shown in the figure) for unfolding the ultraviolet photography auxiliary device at the archaeological site. The double-layer light-shielding cloth 7 is located below the support rod 202, connecting support block 201, and column bracket 1. Fixing pin holes 8 are opened around the double-layer light-shielding cloth 7 for fixing to the ground around it when it is windy.

[0029] Example 2:

[0030] like Figures 1-3 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an archaeological site ultraviolet photography auxiliary device includes an auxiliary mechanism 3 on a telescopic fixing plate 204. The auxiliary mechanism 3 includes a fixing buckle 301 installed on one of the telescopic fixing plates 204 for attaching a lampshade 304. The fixing buckle 301 is an existing structure and is not described in detail. Below the fixing buckle 301 is a storage tube 302 for holding a telescopic rod 303. The inner wall of the storage tube 302 is connected to the telescopic rod 303 for adjusting the height of the lampshade 304. One end of the telescopic rod 303 is fitted with the lampshade 304. The interior of cover 304 has three UV lamps 4 and three UV lamps 5 on its two sides, which are arranged alternately. UV lamp 4 is a 365 nm UV lamp, and UV lamp 5 is a 254 nm UV lamp. It is used to provide UV irradiation conditions for photographing cultural relics in the darkroom. The height can be adjusted so that there are both 365 nm and 254 nm UV lamps inside. The light intensity can be adjusted so that the height can be adjusted to get very close to the irradiated object. The light source can be turned on individually or simultaneously.

[0031] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the working principle or operation method of this utility model in actual process will be described in detail below.

[0032] In summary, with the help of the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, when in use, the staff first lays the double-layer light-blocking cloth 7 on the ground where it is to be placed, and then fixes it in the fixing pin hole 8 on the double-layer light-blocking cloth 7 with fixing pins. Then the staff pulls the pull strap of the light-blocking cloth 6, and then the multiple support rods 202 and tension rods 203 connected by the connecting support block 201 on the multiple column brackets 1 drive the light-blocking cloth 6 to unfold, forming a closed space to isolate external light interference. The tension rods 203 extend and retract at the telescopic fixing plate 204 to ensure the stability of the overall structure. At the same time, the limiting spring 9 set on the inner wall of the telescopic fixing plate 204 adaptively limits the limiting plate 10, which is beneficial to better limit the tension rods 203.

[0033] Then, the fixed buckle 301 fixes the lampshade 304. The telescopic rod 303 inside the storage tube 302 can be freely extended and retracted. By adjusting the length of the telescopic rod 303, the height of the lampshade 304 can be precisely controlled so that it covers target areas of different heights (such as murals or cultural relics). Multiple ultraviolet lamps 1 4 (wavelength 365 nanometers) and ultraviolet lamp 2 5 (wavelength 254 nanometers) are staggered on both sides inside the lampshade 304.

[0034] Depending on the needs of archaeology, 365 nm or 254 nm ultraviolet lamps can be turned on individually, or both wavelengths can be turned on simultaneously. With the height adjustment function, the 304 lamp cover can be brought close to the target to enhance the penetration of ultraviolet light and reveal details that are not visible to the naked eye (such as repair marks or original paintings).

[0035] When the above steps are performed for folding and storage in non-working state, the support rod 202 and the tension rod 203 can be retracted to their shortest length. At the same time, the limiting spring 9 set on the inner wall of the telescopic fixing plate 204 adaptively restricts the limiting plate 10, which is beneficial to better restrict the tension rod 203. The support rod 202 is folded to the vicinity of the column bracket 1 through hinge, which greatly reduces the volume and facilitates transportation and relocation.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ultraviolet photographing auxiliary device for an archaeological site, characterized by comprising: It includes multiple column supports (1), and a support mechanism (2) is provided on the multiple column supports (1). The support mechanism (2) includes multiple column supports (1) with connecting support blocks (201) at both ends. Multiple support rods (202) and multiple tension rods (203) are respectively hinged on the connecting support blocks (201). One end of the multiple tension rods (203) is connected to a telescopic fixing plate (204).

2. The ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites according to claim 1, characterized in that, An auxiliary mechanism (3) is provided on the telescopic fixing plate (204). The auxiliary mechanism (3) includes a fixing buckle (301) installed on one of the telescopic fixing plates (204). A storage tube (302) is provided below the fixing buckle (301). A telescopic rod (303) is connected to the inner wall of the storage tube (302). A lampshade (304) is provided at one end of the telescopic rod (303).

3. The ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lampshade (304) has multiple ultraviolet lamps 1 (4) and ultraviolet lamps 2 (5) on its inner sides, and the multiple ultraviolet lamps 1 (4) and ultraviolet lamps 2 (5) are arranged alternately.

4. The ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites according to claim 3, characterized in that, The telescopic fixing plate (204) and the tension rod (203), support rod (202), connecting support block (201), and column bracket (1) are provided with light-shielding cloth (6).

5. The ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support rod (202), connecting support block (201), column bracket (1) and light-shielding cloth (6) are provided with double-layer light-shielding cloth (7), which is located below the support rod (202), connecting support block (201) and column bracket (1).

6. The ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites according to claim 5, characterized in that, The double-layer light-blocking cloth (7) has fixing pin holes (8) around its perimeter.

7. The ultraviolet photography auxiliary device for archaeological sites according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the telescopic fixing plate (204) is provided with multiple limiting springs (9), one end of the limiting springs (9) is connected to a limiting plate (10), and one end of the limiting plate (10) is in contact with the surface of the tension rod (203).