A grain pile temperature measuring rod structure
The design of the temperature measuring probe, with its detachable tube structure and heat-conducting tube protection, solves the problems of inconvenient installation and easy probe damage associated with traditional temperature measuring rods. This enables flexible temperature measurement and remote monitoring, improving the ease of use and lifespan of the temperature measuring rod.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG YUEZHOU WAREHOUSING IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional grain pile temperature measuring rods have a complex structure, are inconvenient to install and disassemble, and the temperature measuring probes are easily damaged, resulting in a short service life and affecting the efficiency and accuracy of temperature measurement.
It adopts a detachable tube structure, with the temperature probe placed inside the heat pipe, integrating a battery and wireless communication module. The heat pipe protects the probe, simplifies wiring, and enables wireless data transmission.
It improves the convenience and stability of the temperature measuring rod, extends its service life, and enables flexible length adjustment and real-time, remote monitoring of temperature data.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of grain storage testing tools, and in particular to a grain pile temperature measuring rod structure. Background Technology
[0002] Grain storage is a crucial link in ensuring national food security. During grain storage, temperature changes within the grain pile are a key factor affecting grain quality and safety. Excessively high temperatures or the formation of localized hotspots within the grain pile can lead to mold and spoilage. Therefore, real-time and accurate monitoring of grain pile temperature is essential.
[0003] Currently, temperature measurement of grain piles is typically performed using temperature measuring rods. However, traditional grain pile temperature measuring rods have some technical drawbacks in practical applications. For example, some rods have complex structures, making installation and disassembly inconvenient and affecting measurement efficiency. Furthermore, the temperature probes are in direct contact with the internal environment of the grain pile, making them prone to damage and resulting in a short service life. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a grain pile temperature measuring rod structure that is easy to use, has stable performance, and has a long service life.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A grain pile temperature measuring rod structure includes several tubes, with adjacent tubes coaxially and detachably connected. The lower end of the lowest tube has a tapered component. Each tube contains a temperature measuring assembly, which includes a connecting seat, a junction box, and several temperature probes. The junction box contains a circuit board with a battery and a wireless communication module. Each temperature probe has a heat-conducting tube sleeved on its outer side. The lower end of the heat-conducting tube is connected to a positioning seat, which is connected to the connecting seat. The upper end of the heat-conducting tube passes through the bottom of the junction box and connects to it. The temperature probe extends into the heat-conducting tube from its upper end and is connected to the circuit board. The connecting seat is detachably connected to the tube. The outer wall of the tube, corresponding to the area of the temperature probe, has several circumferentially distributed guide grooves.
[0007] Preferably, the connecting seat has a threaded hole at its center, and the positioning seat has a stud at its bottom center that connects to the threaded hole; the positioning seat has a connecting rod at its top center, and the upper end of the connecting rod passes through the bottom surface of the junction box and is fastened by a nut.
[0008] Preferably, the lower end of the heat pipe is provided with a positioning post, the positioning seat is provided with a lower positioning hole that is inserted and engaged with the positioning post, the upper end of the heat pipe extends to form a positioning sleeve, and the bottom surface of the junction box is provided with an upper positioning hole that is inserted and engaged with the positioning sleeve.
[0009] Preferably, the heat pipe is configured as a ceramic tube, the upper end of the temperature probe is sealed to the upper end of the heat pipe, and the heat pipe is filled with heat-conducting grease.
[0010] Preferably, a protective sleeve is provided on the inner wall of the tube corresponding to the flow channel, and the protective sleeve is provided with a plurality of flow-guiding microholes.
[0011] Preferably, the temperature measuring component is located at the lower end of the tube body, the side of the connecting seat is provided with several connecting holes, and the tube body is provided with a slot corresponding to the first connecting hole. The slot and the connecting hole are fastened together by bolts.
[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the tube extends to form a threaded joint, and the upper end of the tube extends to form a threaded sleeve. Adjacent tubes are coaxially threadedly connected to each other through the threaded joint and the threaded sleeve. The upper end of the tapered member extends to form a threaded sleeve, and the tube and the tapered member are coaxially threadedly connected to each other through the threaded joint and the threaded sleeve.
[0013] Preferably, the junction box has a cylindrical structure, the outer wall of the junction box is fitted with the inner wall of the tube with a clearance, and a sealing ring is provided between the outer wall of the junction box and the inner wall of the tube.
[0014] Therefore, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: (1) By adopting a structure in which several tubes are detachably connected, the length of the temperature measuring rod can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, which facilitates transportation, installation and disassembly and improves the ease of use; (2) The setting of the conical part is conducive to the smooth insertion of the temperature measuring rod into the grain pile and reduces the insertion force; (3) The temperature measuring probe in the temperature measuring component is set in the heat-conducting pipe, which protects the temperature measuring probe and improves the stability and service life of the temperature measuring probe; (4) The junction box integrates the battery and wireless communication module, realizes the wireless transmission of temperature measuring data, simplifies wiring and improves the automation and intelligence level of the temperature measuring system. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one structure of the present utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial exploded view.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the temperature sensing component and the tube body.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the temperature sensing component.
[0019] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the temperature sensing component.
[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another perspective view.
[0021] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the usage of a temperature measuring rod in a grain pile.
[0022] In the diagram: 1-pipe body, 11-threaded connector, 12-threaded sleeve, 13-guide channel, 14-protective sleeve, 15-guide micro-hole, 16-slot; 2-conical component; 3-temperature measuring assembly, 31-connecting seat, 311-threaded hole, 312-connecting hole, 32-junction box, 321-circuit board, 322-battery, 323-wireless communication module, 324-upper positioning hole, 33-temperature probe, 34-heat pipe, 341-positioning post, 342-positioning sleeve, 35-positioning seat, 351-stud, 352-connecting rod, 353-lower positioning hole, 354-nut; 4-bolt; 5-sealing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial technical effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., used herein are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, nor should they be construed as implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Features specified as "first" or "second" may expressly or implicitly indicate that at least one of those features is included.
[0025] like Figures 1-6 The illustrated grain pile temperature measuring rod structure includes several tubes 1, with adjacent tubes 1 coaxially and detachably connected. The lower end of the lowest tube 1 has a tapered member 2. The lower end of the tube 1 extends to form a threaded connector 11, and the upper end of the tube 1 extends to form a threaded sleeve 12. Adjacent tubes 1 are coaxially threadedly connected to each other via the threaded connector 11 and the threaded sleeve 12. The upper end of the tapered member 2 extends to form a threaded sleeve, and the tubes 1 and the tapered member 2 are coaxially threadedly connected to each other via the threaded connector and the threaded sleeve. This connection method makes the assembly and disassembly of the temperature measuring rod very convenient, meeting the needs of grain pile temperature measurement at different depths. Furthermore, it can be installed and removed one by one, and the tapered member reduces the resistance when inserted into the grain pile, making it very convenient to use. In some embodiments, the tubes are made of stainless steel.
[0026] Each tube 1 is equipped with a temperature measuring component 3, which includes a connector 31, a junction box 32, and several temperature probes 33. The junction box 32 contains a circuit board 321, which integrates a battery 322 and a wireless communication module 323. The battery 322 provides power to the entire temperature measuring component 3. The wireless communication module 323 uses LoRa or NB-IoT wireless communication and transmits the temperature data collected by the temperature probes 33 wirelessly, for example, to a remote monitoring center or handheld device, thereby achieving real-time monitoring and remote management of the grain pile temperature. This integrated design reduces external wiring and improves the system's reliability and convenience. In a preferred embodiment, the junction box 32 has a cylindrical structure, with its outer wall fitting tightly against the inner wall of the tube 1. A sealing ring 5 is provided between the outer wall of the junction box 32 and the inner wall of the tube 1. The sealing ring 5 effectively prevents external moisture and dust from entering the junction box 32, protecting the internal electronic components and improving the durability and stability of the temperature measuring component 3.
[0027] Each temperature probe 33 is fitted with a heat-conducting pipe 34 on its outer side. The lower end of the heat-conducting pipe 34 is connected to a positioning seat 35, which is connected to a connecting seat 31. The upper end of the heat-conducting pipe passes through the bottom of the junction box 32 and is connected to the junction box 32. The temperature probe 33 extends into the heat-conducting pipe 34 from its upper end, and the upper end of the temperature probe 33 is connected to a circuit board 321. In some embodiments, the heat-conducting pipe 34 is configured as a ceramic tube, and the upper end of the temperature probe 33 is sealed to the upper end of the heat-conducting pipe 34. The heat-conducting pipe 34 is filled with thermally conductive grease. The heat pipe 34 protects the temperature probe from damage caused by the environment in the grain pile and also prevents dust from covering the probe surface. The heat pipe and heat-conducting grease can quickly transfer heat from the grain pile to the temperature probe, improving the detection accuracy of the temperature probe. After being removed from the grain pile, the heat pipe can be rinsed with water without affecting the temperature probe. The heat pipe is made of ceramic tube, which has better corrosion resistance.
[0028] In some embodiments, two or more temperature probes are used. In this embodiment, four temperature probes are used. The average value of the four temperature probes can be taken as the temperature value to improve the detection accuracy. At the same time, when the temperature measuring rod is buried in the grain pile for a long time, if one of the temperature probes is damaged (the difference between the detector value of the damaged probe and the detection value of the other temperature probes exceeds the preset range), the average value of the other three normal temperature probes can be taken as the temperature value, thereby improving the overall service life of the temperature measuring rod.
[0029] The temperature measuring component 3 is located at the lower end of the tube body 1. The connecting seat 31 is detachably connected to the tube body 1. The outer wall of the tube body 1 has several circumferentially distributed guide grooves 13 in the area corresponding to the temperature probe 33. The side of the connecting seat 31 has several connecting holes 312. The tube body 1 has slots 16 corresponding to the connecting holes 312. The slots 16 and the connecting holes 312 are fastened together by bolts 4.
[0030] The connecting seat 31 has a threaded hole 311 at its center. The bottom center of the positioning seat 35 has a stud 351 that connects to the threaded hole 311. The top center of the positioning seat 35 has a connecting rod 352. The upper end of the connecting rod 352 passes through the bottom surface of the junction box 32 and is fastened by a nut 354. The lower end of the heat-conducting pipe 34 has a positioning post 341. The positioning seat 35 has a lower positioning hole 353 that engages with the positioning post 341. The upper end of the heat-conducting pipe 34 extends to form a positioning sleeve 342. The bottom surface of the junction box 32 has an upper positioning hole 324 that engages with the positioning sleeve 342. The junction box and the positioning seat are tightened together by the connecting rod 352 and the nut 354. The junction box and the positioning seat are supported by the heat-conducting pipe, thereby connecting the temperature measuring components into a whole. This makes the installation and disassembly of the connecting components and the pipe body more convenient.
[0031] In some embodiments, a protective sleeve 14 is provided on the inner wall of the pipe body 1 at a location corresponding to the guide channel 13, and the protective sleeve 14 is provided with a plurality of guide microholes 15. The protective sleeve 14 can prevent particulate matter in the grain pile from entering the pipe body through the guide channel 13, thereby keeping the guide channel 13 unobstructed.
[0032] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the method of using this utility model is as follows: First, thread a tube body together with a conical piece. Insert the conical piece and the tube body into a predetermined position in the grain pile. Then, connect a second tube body to the upper end of the tube body and insert the second tube body into the grain pile. Connect a third tube body to the upper end of the second tube body until the insertion depth meets the requirements. Then, repeat the above actions at other positions in the grain pile to insert the temperature measuring rod into different positions in the grain pile. The state of the temperature measuring rod after insertion into the grain pile is as follows. Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the dotted line indicates the depth of the temperature measuring component. The temperature measuring component transmits the detected values to the remote monitoring center via a wireless communication module, thereby enabling accurate remote monitoring of the temperature at different locations and depths inside the grain pile.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by up, down, left, right, inner end, outer end, one end, and the other end are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of more clearly describing the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0034] Although specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail herein, they are given for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Various substitutions, alterations, and modifications may be conceived without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A grain pile temperature measuring rod structure, characterized in that, It includes several tubes, with adjacent tubes being coaxially and detachably connected, and the lower end of the tube at the bottom is provided with a tapered part; Each tube is equipped with a temperature measuring component, which includes a connector, a junction box, and several temperature probes. The junction box contains a circuit board with a battery and a wireless communication module. Each temperature probe is fitted with a heat-conducting tube, the lower end of which is connected to a positioning seat, which is connected to the connector. The upper end of the heat-conducting tube passes through the bottom of the junction box and is connected to the junction box. The temperature probe extends into the heat-conducting tube from the upper end and is connected to the circuit board. The connecting seat is detachably connected to the tube body, and the outer wall of the tube body and the area corresponding to the temperature probe are provided with several circumferentially distributed guide grooves.
2. The grain pile temperature measuring rod structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting seat has a threaded hole at its center, and the positioning seat has a stud at its bottom center that connects to the threaded hole; the positioning seat has a connecting rod at its top center, and the upper end of the connecting rod passes through the bottom surface of the junction box and is fastened by a nut.
3. The grain pile temperature measuring rod structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the heat pipe is provided with a positioning post, the positioning seat is provided with a lower positioning hole that is inserted and matched with the positioning post, the upper end of the heat pipe extends to form a positioning sleeve, and the bottom surface of the junction box is provided with an upper positioning hole that is inserted and matched with the positioning sleeve.
4. A grain pile temperature measuring rod structure according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The heat pipe is configured as a ceramic tube, the upper end of the temperature probe is sealed to the upper end of the heat pipe, and the heat pipe is filled with heat-conducting grease.
5. The grain pile temperature measuring rod structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective sleeve is provided on the inner wall of the tube corresponding to the flow channel, and the protective sleeve is provided with a number of flow-guiding micro-holes.
6. The grain pile temperature measuring rod structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature measuring component is located at the lower end of the tube body. The side of the connecting seat is provided with several connecting holes. The tube body is provided with a slot corresponding to the first connecting hole. The slot and the connecting hole are fastened together by bolts.
7. The grain pile temperature measuring rod structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the tube extends to form a threaded joint, and the upper end of the tube extends to form a threaded sleeve. Adjacent tubes are connected coaxially to the threaded sleeve via the threaded joint; the upper end of the tapered member extends to form a threaded sleeve, and the tube and the tapered member are connected coaxially to the threaded sleeve via the threaded joint.
8. The grain pile temperature measuring rod structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The junction box has a cylindrical structure, and the outer wall of the junction box is fitted with the inner wall of the tube with a clearance. A sealing ring is provided between the outer wall of the junction box and the inner wall of the tube.