A total station falling protection device

By setting an arc-shaped frame and threaded fit structure in the rotating groove on the total station's fixed plate, convenient rotation and all-round protection of the total station are achieved, solving the problems of inconvenient operation and incomplete protection of existing devices, and improving the ease of use and protection effect of the total station.

CN224364594UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16LIAONING NONFERROUS METALS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIAONING NONFERROUS METALS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-14
Publication Date
2026-06-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing total station fall protection devices require separate operation during use, which affects convenience and cannot effectively protect the top of the total station, resulting in poor protection performance.

Method used

A total station fall protection device was designed. Four arc-shaped frames are slidably connected in a rotating groove on the top of the fixed plate. A connecting frame is fixedly connected between every two arc-shaped frames. The threaded engagement of the screw and the square column drives the rubber pad to fit against the side of the total station. With the cooperation of the arc-shaped telescopic plate and the top cover, the total station is protected in all directions.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient operation of the total station without obstruction during rotation, while effectively protecting the sides and top of the total station to prevent damage in case of tipping over.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a total station instrument falling protection device belongs to total station instrument technical field, including fixed disc, the top of fixed disc is installed with total station instrument body, the top of fixed disc is provided with rotary groove, the inner chamber sliding connection of rotary groove has four arc frames. In the utility model, through the sliding connection of four arc frames in the rotary groove of fixed disc top, setting up the connecting frame and telescopic box between every two arc frames, when total station instrument body installs on the top of fixed disc, rotates the screw rod by rotating the turntable, moves the square column and rubber pad to the direction of being close to total station instrument body through the thread cooperation between screw rod and square column, makes the end surface of rubber pad and the side of total station instrument body and so on, so that total station instrument body and four arc frames are connected, when total station instrument body rotates, drives arc frame synchronous rotation, avoids the influence that arc frame and arc telescopic board bring to the use of fixed disc.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of total station technology, and more specifically, to a total station fall protection device. Background Technology

[0002] A total station, also known as a total station electronic tachometer, is an instrument that, once observed at a station, automatically displays necessary data such as slope distance, zenith distance, and horizontal angle, and provides horizontal distance, elevation difference, and point coordinates almost simultaneously. By connecting the data terminal of the total station's field data collection to a computer and plotter via a transmission interface, and using data processing and plotting software, mapping can be automated.

[0003] A search revealed that utility model patent CN218378408U discloses a total station fall protection device, comprising: a fixed plate and three sliding rods, with support rods at the bottom of the sliding rods; a total station body disposed in the middle of the upper surface of the fixed plate; a protective mechanism disposed on the fixed plate, the protective mechanism including a connecting groove, multiple connecting rods, multiple tension springs, multiple support rods, and multiple limiting rods, the multiple connecting rods being slidably connected to the inner cavity of the connecting groove, the support rods being slidably connected to the inner cavity of the connecting rods, the tension springs being disposed below the support rods, the limiting rods being fixed between two adjacent connecting rods, and protective blocks being fixedly connected to the top of the multiple support rods; this patent utilizes the coordinated arrangement of the fixed plate, the protective mechanism, and the protective blocks to protect the outer wall of the total station body when it tilts, reducing the contact between the total station body and the ground and improving the protection of the total station body. However, the aforementioned patents have the following shortcomings: the total station body needs to rotate during use, and although the protective mechanism can also rotate to avoid obstructing the total station body, it requires separate operation, which is inconvenient; in addition, it is not convenient to protect the top of the total station, affecting the protective effect. Therefore, we propose a total station fall protection device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a total station fall protection device.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A total station fall protection device includes a fixed plate, on the top of which the total station body is mounted. A rotating groove is provided on the top surface of the fixed plate. Four arc-shaped frames are slidably connected to the inner cavity of the rotating groove. A connecting frame is fixedly connected between every two arc-shaped frames. A telescopic groove is provided on the top surface of each arc-shaped frame. A spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of each telescopic groove. An arc-shaped telescopic plate is fixedly connected to the top of each spring. A support base is fixedly connected to the top of each of the multiple arc-shaped telescopic plates. A top protection mechanism is provided on the top of each of the multiple support bases. Telescopic boxes are fixedly sleeved on two of the connecting frames. A screw is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of each of the two telescopic boxes. A square post is threaded onto the outer side of one end of each of the two screws. A rubber pad is fixedly connected to the end of each square post. The end face of the rubber pad contacts the side of the total station body. The other end of the screw extends to the outside of the telescopic box and is fixedly connected to a turntable.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top protection mechanism includes screw holes formed on the top surface of multiple support seats and a top cover placed on the top of the support seats. The top cover is provided with multiple mounting holes, and bolts are fitted into the inner cavities of the multiple mounting holes. The bottom end of the bolt is threaded into the inner cavity of the screw hole.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top surface of the fixed disk and the upper part of the inner cavity of the rotating groove are provided with two placement slots.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the side of the bottom end of the arc-shaped frame is in contact with the inner wall of the rotating groove.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the side of the arc-shaped telescopic plate is in contact with the inner wall of the telescopic groove.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the side of the square column is fitted to the inner wall of the telescopic box.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0013] (1) In this utility model, four arc-shaped frames are slidably connected in the rotating groove at the top of the fixed plate. A connecting frame and a telescopic box are set between every two arc-shaped frames. When the total station body is installed on the top surface of the fixed plate, the rotating plate drives the screw to rotate. Through the threaded engagement between the screw and the square column, the square column and the rubber pad move towards the direction close to the total station body, so that the end face of the rubber pad fits against the side of the total station body, so that the total station body and the four arc-shaped frames are connected. When the total station body rotates, the arc-shaped frames rotate synchronously, avoiding the arc-shaped frames and arc telescopic plates from affecting the use of the fixed plate.

[0014] (2) In this utility model, the sides of the total station body are protected by four arc-shaped frames and four arc-shaped telescopic plates. At the same time, a top cover is installed on the support seat at the top of the four arc-shaped telescopic plates to protect the top of the total station body. The total station body is protected by the arc-shaped frames, arc-shaped telescopic plates and top cover to prevent the total station body from being damaged by impact when it is tilted. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing disc of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled support base and top cover of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a breakdown diagram of the arc-shaped frame, arc-shaped telescopic plate, and telescopic box of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the telescopic box of this utility model.

[0021] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Fixed plate; 2. Total station body; 3. Rotating groove; 4. Arc frame; 5. Telescopic groove; 6. Spring; 7. Arc telescopic plate; 8. Support base; 9. Top protection mechanism; 10. Connecting frame; 11. Telescopic box; 12. Screw; 13. Square column; 14. Rubber pad; 15. Turntable; 16. Screw hole; 17. Top cover; 18. Mounting hole; 19. Bolt; 20. Placement groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] Please see Figure 1-6 A total station fall protection device includes a fixed plate 1, on the top of which the total station body 2 is mounted. A rotating groove 3 is provided on the top surface of the fixed plate 1. Four arc-shaped frames 4 are slidably connected to the inner cavity of the rotating groove 3. A connecting frame 10 is fixedly connected between every two arc-shaped frames 4. Each arc-shaped frame 4 has a telescopic groove 5 on its top surface. A spring 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of each telescopic groove 5. An arc-shaped telescopic plate 7 is fixedly connected to the top of each spring 6. The tops of multiple arc-shaped telescopic plates 7 are fixedly connected... The device is equipped with a support base 8, and a top protection mechanism 9 is provided on the top of the multiple support bases 8. Telescopic boxes 11 are fixedly sleeved on both connecting frames 10. Screws 12 are rotatably connected to the inner cavity of both telescopic boxes 11. Square columns 13 are threadedly sleeved on the outer side of one end of each of the two screws 12. Rubber pads 14 are fixedly connected to the end of the square columns 13. The end face of the rubber pads 14 is in contact with the side of the total station body 2. The other end of the screws 12 extends to the outside of the telescopic boxes 11 and is fixedly connected to a turntable 15.

[0027] For details, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The top protective mechanism 9 includes screw holes 16 opened on the top surface of multiple support seats 8 and a top cover 17 placed on the top of the support seats 8. Multiple mounting holes 18 are provided on the top cover 17, and bolts 19 are fitted into the inner cavity of the multiple mounting holes 18. The bottom end of the bolts 19 is threaded into the inner cavity of the screw holes 16.

[0028] In this embodiment, the top cover 17 is used to connect the four support seats 8 at the top of the two sets of arc-shaped frames 4, thereby ensuring that the two sets of arc-shaped frames 4 that are slidably connected in the inner cavity of the rotating groove 3 will not fall out of the inner cavity of the rotating groove 3.

[0029] For details, please refer to Figure 2 Two placement slots 20 are provided on the top surface of the fixed plate 1 and in the upper part of the inner cavity of the rotating slot 3.

[0030] In this embodiment, two placement slots 20 are used to facilitate the insertion of the bottom ends of two arc-shaped frames 4 connected by a connecting frame 10 into the inner cavity of the rotating slot 3.

[0031] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The side of the bottom end of the arc-shaped frame 4 fits against the inner wall of the rotating groove 3.

[0032] In this embodiment, the stability of the bottom end of the arc frame 4 sliding within the inner cavity of the rotating groove 3 is ensured.

[0033] For details, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The side of the arc-shaped telescopic plate 7 fits against the inner wall of the telescopic groove 5.

[0034] In this embodiment, the stability of the arc-shaped telescopic plate 7 moving up and down within the telescopic groove 5 is ensured.

[0035] For details, please refer to Figure 6 The side of the square column 13 fits against the inner wall of the telescopic box 11.

[0036] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the telescopic box 11 is used to limit the square column 13, so that the square column 13 can only move along the axial direction of the screw 12.

[0037] Working principle: In use, first install the total station body 2 on the fixed plate 1, and insert the bottom ends of the two arc-shaped frames 4 connected by the connecting frame 10 into the inner cavity of the rotating groove 3 from the placement groove 20, so that the two arc-shaped frames 4 slide to one side of the fixed plate 1. Then, insert the bottom ends of the two arc-shaped frames 4 connected by the other connecting frame 10 into the inner cavity of the rotating groove 3 from the placement groove 20. Then, place the top cover 17 on top of the four support seats 8, and insert the bolts 19 into the mounting holes 18 on the top cover 17, so that the bottom ends of the bolts 19 are threaded into the screw holes 16 on the top surface of the support seats 8. Then, align the two connecting frames 10 with the two sides of the total station body 2. On the side, rotating the two turntables 15 drives the two screws 12 to rotate. Through the threaded engagement between the screws 12 and the square column 13, the square column 13 and the rubber pad 14 move towards the total station body 2, so that the end face of the rubber pad 14 fits against the side of the total station body 2. Finally, the arc frame 4, arc telescopic plate 7, support base 8 and top cover 17 are used to protect the side of the total station body 2 to prevent the total station body 2 from being damaged by impact when it tilts. At the same time, when the fixed plate 1 rotates, it drives multiple arc frames 4 to rotate synchronously, so that multiple arc frames 4 and multiple arc telescopic plates 7 do not obstruct the use of the fixed plate 1.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model based on the technical solution and its improved concept should be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A total station fall protection device, comprising a fixing plate (1), characterized in that: The total station body (2) is mounted on the top of the fixed plate (1). A rotating groove (3) is provided on the top surface of the fixed plate (1). Four arc-shaped frames (4) are slidably connected to the inner cavity of the rotating groove (3). A connecting frame (10) is fixedly connected between each pair of arc-shaped frames (4). A telescopic groove (5) is provided on the top surface of each arc-shaped frame (4). A spring (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of each telescopic groove (5). An arc-shaped telescopic plate (7) is fixedly connected to the top of each spring (6). A support base (8) is fixedly connected to the top of each of the multiple arc-shaped telescopic plates (7). The top of each support base (8) is provided with a top protection mechanism (9). Each of the two connecting frames (10) is fixedly fitted with a telescopic box (11). The inner cavity of each of the two telescopic boxes (11) is rotatably connected with a screw (12). A square column (13) is threadedly fitted to the outer side of one end of each of the two screws (12). A rubber pad (14) is fixedly connected to the end of the square column (13). The end face of the rubber pad (14) is in contact with the side of the total station body (2). The other end of the screw (12) extends to the outside of the telescopic box (11) and is fixedly connected with a turntable (15).

2. The total station fall protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top protective mechanism (9) includes screw holes (16) opened on the top surface of multiple support seats (8) and a top cover (17) placed on the top of the support seats (8). The top cover (17) is provided with multiple mounting holes (18). Bolts (19) are fitted into the inner cavities of the multiple mounting holes (18). The bottom end of the bolts (19) is threaded into the inner cavity of the screw holes (16).

3. The total station fall protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two placement slots (20) are provided on the top surface of the fixed disk (1) and in the upper part of the inner cavity of the rotating slot (3).

4. The total station fall protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the bottom end of the arc-shaped frame (4) is in contact with the inner wall of the rotating groove (3).

5. A total station fall protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the arc-shaped telescopic plate (7) is in contact with the inner wall of the telescopic groove (5).

6. A total station fall protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the square column (13) fits into the inner wall of the telescopic box (11).