A surveying tripod anti-settling device
By designing anti-settlement plates, adjustment components, and guide components on the surveying tripod, the problem of tripod settlement on soft or uneven ground was solved, thereby improving the stability and flexibility of the measuring instrument.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XUAN & ZHONGXIN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing surveying tripods are prone to settling on soft or uneven ground, making it difficult to keep the measuring instruments stable and level.
A surveying tripod including an anti-settlement plate, adjustment components, and guide components was designed. By increasing the contact area with the ground, dispersing pressure, and resisting ground deformation, combined with height adjustment and guidance functions, the stability of the measuring instrument is ensured.
This effectively avoids tripod settling, ensuring that the measuring instruments are always in a stable and level state, thus improving the accuracy and flexibility of surveying work.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of anti-settlement devices, specifically an anti-settlement device for a surveying tripod. Background Technology
[0002] A surveying tripod is an indispensable professional support device in surveying work. It is mainly used to stably support various surveying instruments, such as total stations, levels, theodolites, and GPS receivers, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement data. Its core function is to provide a stable and level operating platform for the instruments. A surveying tripod usually consists of three adjustable legs, a top gimbal, and connecting components.
[0003] For example, the authorized patent with announcement number CN216566757U (a surveying tripod) includes a central rod, with a mounting block fixedly connected to the upper end of the central rod, and an annular plate adapted to it movably sleeved on the outer side of the lower end of the central rod. A rubber pad is adhered to the inner side wall of the annular plate, and limit rings are respectively attached to the upper and lower surfaces of the annular plate. The limit rings are fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the central rod, and three limit buckles arranged in a ring array are fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the annular plate. The limit buckles are set in a "J" shape.
[0004] While the existing technology can effectively prevent the hollow outriggers from rotating and unfolding, it lacks an anti-settlement structure. Consequently, when the surveying tripod is used on soft or unevenly supported ground, it is prone to settlement, making it difficult for the measuring instruments to maintain a stable horizontal position. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market to develop an anti-settlement device for surveying tripods to help people solve the existing problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a surveying tripod anti-settlement device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that when the surveying tripod is used on soft or uneven ground, the tripod legs cannot effectively distribute the pressure or resist ground deformation, which easily leads to settlement and makes it difficult for the measuring instrument to maintain a stable horizontal state.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a surveying tripod anti-settlement device, comprising a connecting cylinder, a connecting component disposed below the connecting cylinder, an adjusting component disposed below the connecting component, an anti-settlement plate disposed below the adjusting component, and three insert rods fixedly installed below the anti-settlement plate. Sliding grooves are symmetrically arranged at the front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate, an extension plate is movably disposed inside the sliding groove, and a stabilizing plate is fixedly installed above the extension plate.
[0007] Preferably, the front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate are symmetrically provided with elongated slots, which are connected to the sliding bottom groove. The front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate are symmetrically provided with fixing bolts, and the screw ends of the fixing bolts pass through the elongated slots and are threadedly connected to the stabilizing plate.
[0008] Preferably, a fixing screw is symmetrically threaded on both sides of the connecting cylinder, one end of the fixing screw is inserted into the interior of the connecting cylinder, and a handwheel is fixedly installed on the other end of the fixing screw.
[0009] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a mounting plate base and side plates. The mounting plate base is disposed below the connecting cylinder. There are two side plates, which are respectively located on both sides of the connecting cylinder. The side plates are rotatably connected to the connecting cylinder via a rotating shaft. The lower end of the side plate is fixedly connected to the mounting plate base.
[0010] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes a mounting ring, an adjustment cylinder, and an adjustment screw. The mounting ring is fixedly installed below the mounting plate base, the adjustment cylinder is rotatably installed below the mounting ring, the adjustment screw is located below the adjustment cylinder, the adjustment cylinder has an internal thread, the upper end of the adjustment screw extends into the interior of the adjustment cylinder and is threadedly connected to the adjustment cylinder, and the lower end of the adjustment screw is fixedly connected to the anti-settlement plate.
[0011] Preferably, a guide component is provided on one side of the adjustment component. The guide component includes a top block and a guide plate. The upper end of the top block is fixedly connected to the mounting plate base, and the lower end of the guide plate is fixedly connected to the anti-settlement plate. An inner sliding groove is provided inside the top block, and the upper end of the guide plate extends into the inner sliding groove of the top block.
[0012] Preferably, a scale line is provided on one end face of the guide plate.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] (1) This utility model increases the contact area with the ground by setting an anti-settlement plate as the support surface of the surveying tripod, thus avoiding local sinking of the legs. Furthermore, the sliding bottom groove and its internal movable extension plate, which are symmetrically arranged at the front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate, further expand the support range by the lateral expansion of the extension plate, disperse pressure, and resist ground deformation, thereby effectively preventing the occurrence of settlement and ensuring that the measuring instrument is always in a stable horizontal state, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of surveying work.
[0015] (2) By setting an adjustment component, including a mounting ring, an adjustment cylinder and an adjustment screw, the height of the device can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment cylinder, which is convenient to adjust the height of the device according to the unevenness of the ground, thereby ensuring that the measuring instrument is always in a horizontal state and increasing the flexibility of use.
[0016] (3) By setting a guide component, including a top block and a guide plate, the present invention can provide a guiding function for the height adjustment of the device, prevent swaying during the adjustment process, ensure the stability of the height adjustment, and increase its practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a surveying tripod anti-settlement device according to the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the anti-settlement plate of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment component of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide component of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Connecting assembly; 101. Mounting plate base; 102. Side plate; 2. Adjusting assembly; 201. Mounting ring; 202. Adjusting cylinder; 203. Adjusting screw; 3. Anti-settlement plate; 301. Long slot hole; 302. Sliding bottom groove; 4. Insert rod; 5. Extension plate; 6. Stabilizing plate; 7. Fixing bolt; 8. Guide assembly; 801. Top block; 802. Guide plate; 8021. Scale line; 9. Connecting cylinder; 10. Fixing screw; 11. Handwheel. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 An embodiment of this utility model provides a surveying tripod anti-settlement device, including a connecting cylinder 9, a connecting component 1 below the connecting cylinder 9, an adjusting component 2 below the connecting component 1, an anti-settlement plate 3 below the adjusting component 2, and three insert rods 4 fixedly installed below the anti-settlement plate 3. Sliding bottom grooves 302 are symmetrically arranged at the front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate 3, and the sliding bottom grooves 302 are T-shaped grooves. An extension plate 5 is movably arranged inside the sliding bottom groove 302, and a stabilizing plate 6 is fixedly installed above the extension plate 5.
[0024] By setting up anti-settlement plates as the support surface for the surveying tripod, the contact area with the ground is increased, preventing localized sinking of the legs. The three insert rods can be effectively inserted into the ground, enhancing the tripod's grip. Meanwhile, the extension plate 5 can be extended laterally to further expand the support range. This allows for flexible adjustment of the support area according to the actual ground conditions, further dispersing pressure and resisting ground deformation, thereby effectively preventing settlement and ensuring that the measuring instrument remains in a stable and level state, thus increasing its practicality.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate 3 are symmetrically provided with long slots 301, which are connected to the sliding bottom groove 302. The front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate 3 are symmetrically provided with fixing bolts 7, and the screw end of the fixing bolt 7 passes through the long slot 301 and is threadedly connected to the stabilizing plate 6.
[0026] The connection between the elongated slot 301 and the sliding bottom groove 302 allows the sliding stroke of the extension plate 5 to be adjusted, and the support area can be flexibly controlled according to actual needs. The fixing bolt 7 is threaded to the stabilizing plate 6 through the elongated slot 301, which realizes the quick locking and releasing of the extension plate 5.
[0027] Please see Figure 1 The connecting cylinder 9 has a fixing screw 10 symmetrically threaded on both sides. One end of the fixing screw 10 is inserted into the interior of the connecting cylinder 9, and the other end of the fixing screw 10 is fixedly installed with a handwheel 11.
[0028] When the settling device is connected to the surveying tripod, the bottom of the tripod legs is inserted into the connecting cylinder 9, and then the symmetrically arranged fixing screws 10 are screwed into the connecting cylinder 9 to press the tripod legs together for quick assembly. The handwheel 11 is designed to facilitate turning the fixing screws 10.
[0029] Please see Figure 1 The connecting assembly 1 includes a mounting plate base 101 and a side plate 102. The mounting plate base 101 is located below the connecting cylinder 9. There are two side plates 102, which are located on both sides of the connecting cylinder 9 respectively. The side plates 102 are rotatably connected to the connecting cylinder 9 via a rotating shaft. The lower end of the side plate 102 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate base 101.
[0030] The connecting component 1, through the mounting plate base 101, side plate 102 and the rotating shaft connecting to the connecting cylinder 9, realizes the flexible rotation between the tripod legs and the anti-settlement device, allowing the tripod legs to be freely adjusted according to the terrain conditions to adapt to the support requirements of different angles, so that the tripod can remain stable during the support process and increase its practicality.
[0031] Please see Figure 2The adjusting assembly 2 includes a mounting ring 201, an adjusting cylinder 202, and an adjusting screw 203. The mounting ring 201 is fixedly installed below the mounting plate base 101. The adjusting cylinder 202 is rotatably installed below the mounting ring 201. The adjusting screw 203 is located below the adjusting cylinder 202. The adjusting cylinder 202 has an internal thread. The upper end of the adjusting screw 203 extends into the interior of the adjusting cylinder 202 and is threadedly connected to the adjusting cylinder 202. The lower end of the adjusting screw 203 is fixedly connected to the anti-settlement plate 3.
[0032] The adjustment assembly 2 achieves height adjustment through the threaded connection design of the mounting ring 201, the adjustment cylinder 202 and the adjustment screw 203. It is convenient to adjust the height by rotating the adjustment cylinder 202 according to the unevenness of the ground, thereby ensuring that the measuring instrument is always in a horizontal state and increasing the flexibility of use.
[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 A guide component 8 is provided on one side of the adjustment component 2. The guide component 8 includes a top block 801 and a guide plate 802. The upper end of the top block 801 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate base 101, and the lower end of the guide plate 802 is fixedly connected to the anti-settlement plate 3. An inner sliding groove is provided inside the top block 801, and the upper end of the guide plate 802 extends into the inner sliding groove of the top block 801. A scale line 8021 is provided on one end face of the guide plate 802.
[0034] The guide component 8 provides guidance through the sliding engagement of the top block 801 and the guide plate 802, preventing swaying during adjustment and ensuring the stability of height adjustment. The scale line 8021 provides an intuitive reference for height adjustment, allowing for precise control of the adjustment amount by observing the scale line on the guide plate, thus increasing practicality.
[0035] Working principle: When in use, insert the legs of the surveying tripod into the connecting cylinder 9, rotate the handwheels 11 on both sides to drive the fixing screw 10 to tighten the legs, and complete the quick assembly. The overall height of the device can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting cylinder 202 and driving the adjusting screw 203 through the threaded transmission. After the anti-settlement plate 3 contacts the ground, it serves as a support surface, increasing the contact area with the ground and preventing the legs from sinking. The three insert rods 4 are inserted into the soil to enhance the anchoring force. At the same time, the extension plate 5 is pulled out laterally to expand the support area, and the position of the stabilizing plate 6 is locked by the fixing bolt 7, thereby achieving uniform pressure distribution, improving the anti-settlement ability, and increasing practicality.
[0036] 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.
Claims
1. A surveying tripod anti-settlement device, comprising a connecting cylinder (9), characterized in that: A connecting component (1) is provided below the connecting cylinder (9), an adjusting component (2) is provided below the connecting component (1), an anti-settlement plate (3) is provided below the adjusting component (2), a plug rod (4) is fixedly installed below the anti-settlement plate (3), and three plug rods (4) are provided. A sliding bottom groove (302) is symmetrically provided at the front end and rear end of the anti-settlement plate (3). An extension plate (5) is movably provided inside the sliding bottom groove (302), and a stabilizing plate (6) is fixedly installed above the extension plate (5).
2. The anti-settlement device for a surveying tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate (3) are symmetrically provided with long slots (301), which are connected to the sliding bottom groove (302). The front and rear ends of the anti-settlement plate (3) are symmetrically provided with fixing bolts (7), and the screw end of the fixing bolt (7) passes through the long slot (301) and is threadedly connected to the stabilizing plate (6).
3. The anti-settlement device for a surveying tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting cylinder (9) is symmetrically threaded with fixing screws (10) on both sides. One end of the fixing screw (10) is inserted into the interior of the connecting cylinder (9), and the other end of the fixing screw (10) is fixedly installed with a handwheel (11).
4. The anti-settlement device for a surveying tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (1) includes a mounting plate base (101) and a side plate (102). The mounting plate base (101) is located below the connecting cylinder (9). There are two side plates (102), which are located on both sides of the connecting cylinder (9) respectively. The side plates (102) and the connecting cylinder (9) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. The lower end of the side plate (102) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate base (101).
5. The anti-settlement device for a surveying tripod according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (2) includes a mounting ring (201), an adjustment cylinder (202), and an adjustment screw (203). The mounting ring (201) is fixedly installed below the mounting plate base (101). The adjustment cylinder (202) is rotatably installed below the mounting ring (201). The adjustment screw (203) is located below the adjustment cylinder (202). The adjustment cylinder (202) has an internal thread. The upper end of the adjustment screw (203) extends into the interior of the adjustment cylinder (202) and is threadedly connected to the adjustment cylinder (202). The lower end of the adjustment screw (203) is fixedly connected to the anti-settlement plate (3).
6. The anti-settlement device for a surveying tripod according to claim 5, characterized in that: A guide component (8) is provided on one side of the adjustment component (2). The guide component (8) includes a top block (801) and a guide plate (802). The upper end of the top block (801) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate base (101), and the lower end of the guide plate (802) is fixedly connected to the anti-settlement plate (3). An inner sliding groove is provided inside the top block (801), and the upper end of the guide plate (802) extends into the inner sliding groove of the top block (801).
7. The anti-settlement device for a surveying tripod according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide plate (802) has a scale line (8021) on one end face.