A simple device for assisting in measuring evapotranspiration
By designing insect-proof and backflow-proof interception components and filter-and-contamination-proof components, the problem of water droplets falling back into the sample due to the interception of water vapor by insect-proof nets was solved, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of soil evapotranspiration measurement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LANZHOU INST OF DROUGHT METEOROLOGY CHINA METEOROLOGICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing insect-proof nets can trap water vapor in environments with high humidity or large temperature differences, causing the water vapor to condense into water droplets and drip back into the sample, interfering with the accuracy and reliability of soil moisture measurements.
A simple device for assisting in the measurement of evapotranspiration was designed, comprising an insect-proof and backflow-prevention interception component, a buried fixing component, a filtration and pollution-prevention component, and a soil sample testing component. The device utilizes an insect-proof net to prevent flying insects from entering, a hydrophobic and breathable membrane and an ultra-fine stainless steel wire mesh to filter impurities, and a drip ring to collect condensed water droplets, ensuring normal diffusion of water vapor.
It effectively prevents interference from microorganisms and flying insects, ensures normal water vapor diffusion, and improves the accuracy and reliability of evapotranspiration measurement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of soil evapotranspiration measurement technology, and more specifically, to a simple device for assisting in the measurement of evapotranspiration. Background Technology
[0002] Soil evapotranspiration measurement refers to the process of quantitatively measuring the amount of water lost from the soil to the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration using scientific methods and instruments. It reflects a crucial link in the water cycle within the soil-plant-atmosphere system and is a key parameter for studying regional hydrological processes, assessing water resource utilization efficiency, and analyzing ecosystem water balance. Soil evapotranspiration measurement can typically be achieved through direct measurement methods (such as the water balance method and eddy covariance method) or indirect estimation methods (such as the Penman-Monteith formula based on meteorological data). The results are of great significance for fields such as agricultural irrigation management, water resource planning, and climate change research.
[0003] A search revealed an existing patent (publication number: CN214121319U) that discloses a double-layer protection device for a sensor, comprising an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve includes a sealing section, a connecting section, and a raised section from bottom to top, with the inner sleeve fixed inside the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve includes a first tube body, a second tube body, and a third tube body from bottom to top. The sidewalls and bottom wall of the sealing section are sealed and the entire section is positioned below the mud surface of the paddy field. The connecting section has a connecting hole, the raised section is above the highest water level, the tube wall and bottom wall of the first tube body are sealed, and the second tube body has micropores connected to the connecting hole. The beneficial effects of this invention are: through the double-layer filtration of the outer and inner sleeves, the outer sleeve effectively prevents weeds and coarse silt from entering, while the inner sleeve performs fine filtration, preventing even finer silt particles from entering, thus avoiding the impact of fine silt on the measurement accuracy of the water depth sensor.
[0004] However, the insect-proof netting of this device has significant drawbacks in practical applications. While it effectively blocks small insects and impurities, its small pore size significantly hinders the diffusion of water vapor. In environments with high humidity or large temperature differences, water vapor easily condenses into droplets on the inside of the netting and drips back into the measurement space or soil sample. This phenomenon increases soil moisture, interferes with the true state of soil moisture, and consequently causes serious deviations in the calculation results of evapotranspiration or soil moisture dynamics, reducing the measurement accuracy and reliability of the device. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, this utility model provides a simple device for assisting in the measurement of evaporation, so as to solve the problem that insect nets will intercept water vapor, causing water droplets to fall back into the sample and interfere with the measurement accuracy.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a simple device for assisting in the measurement of evaporation, comprising: an evaporation measurement fixing cylinder; an insect-proof and backflow-proof interception component mounted on the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder, the insect-proof and backflow-proof interception component being used to prevent flying insects from entering and to prevent water after evaporation from falling back, the insect-proof and backflow-proof interception component comprising: an insect-proof part mounted on the top of the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder, the insect-proof part having an evaporation water source guide part mounted inside, the evaporation water source guide part being used to guide water source; and a water receiving trough detachably installed inside the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder; a buried fixing component mounted on the bottom of the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder, the buried fixing component being used to collect experimental soil and fix the device; a filter and anti-pollution component mounted inside the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder, the filter and anti-pollution component being used to prevent microorganisms from entering; and a soil sample detection component mounted inside the buried fixing component, the soil sample detection component being used to monitor the evaporation amount.
[0007] Preferably, the insect-proof part includes: an insect-proof net that is detachably installed on the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder, a handle fixedly installed on the top of the insect-proof net, and a drip-guiding ring fixedly installed on the bottom of the insect-proof net.
[0008] Preferably, the evaporation water source guiding part includes: a connecting column fixedly installed inside the insect-proof net, a guide rod fixedly installed on the outer surface of the connecting column, and one end of the guide rod fixedly connected to the inner surface of the insect-proof net.
[0009] Preferably, the buried fixing assembly includes: a bottom sleeve assembled at the bottom of the evaporation measuring fixing cylinder, a support plate fixedly installed on the outer surface of the bottom sleeve, multiple sets of support plates being provided, the multiple sets of support plates being equidistantly arranged on the outer surface of the bottom sleeve, a threaded sleeve fixedly installed on the top of the bottom sleeve, and the bottom sleeve being threadedly connected to the evaporation measuring fixing cylinder through the threaded sleeve.
[0010] Preferably, the filter and anti-pollution component includes: a hydrophobic and breathable membrane fixedly installed inside the evaporation measuring cylinder, wherein an ultrafine stainless steel wire mesh is fixedly installed at the bottom of the hydrophobic and breathable membrane.
[0011] Preferably, the soil sample testing assembly includes: a weight detector fixedly installed inside the bottom sleeve, and a sample placement box detachably installed on the top of the weight detector.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the guide drip ring is circular, and the outer surface of the guide drip ring is coated with water-based polyurethane coating.
[0013] Preferably, the weight detector is connected to an existing receiver, which is used to detect the weight of the soil sample in real time.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] This invention inserts the bottom sleeve of the buried fixing component into the soil, and uses support plates to ensure stable fixation of the device. Next, the sample placement box in the soil sample testing component is filled with the soil sample to be tested and placed on the weight detector, which monitors the weight change of the soil sample in real time via a receiver. The evaporation measurement fixing cylinder is equipped with a filter and anti-contamination component. A hydrophobic and breathable membrane allows water vapor to pass through, while an ultra-fine stainless steel wire mesh effectively intercepts microorganisms and other impurities, preventing them from entering the measurement space. This solves the problem of water droplets falling back into the sample and interfering with measurement accuracy caused by traditional insect-proofing methods that intercept water vapor. At the top of the device, the insect-proof and anti-backflow interception component's insect-proof net prevents flying insects from entering, and the guiding drip ring directs any condensing water droplets to the water collection tank, preventing them from falling back into the sample. Through the coordinated work of all components, the entire device not only effectively prevents interference from microorganisms and flying insects but also ensures the normal diffusion of water vapor, improving the accuracy and reliability of evapotranspiration measurement. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the insect-proof and backflow-proof interception component of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the insect-proof part and the evaporation water source guiding part of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the buried fixing component and soil sample testing component of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter and anti-pollution component of this utility model.
[0022] [Figure Labels]
[0023] 1. Evaporation Measurement Fixing Cylinder; 2. Insect-proof and Backflow-proof Interception Component; 3. Buried Fixing Component; 4. Filter and Anti-pollution Component; 5. Soil Sample Testing Component; 201. Insect-proof Section; 202. Evaporation Water Source Guiding Section; 203. Water Receiving Tank; 204. Insect-proof Net; 205. Handle; 206. Guide Drip Ring; 207. Connecting Column; 208. Guide Rod; 301. Bottom Sleeve; 302. Support Plate; 303. Threaded Sleeve; 401. Hydrophobic and Breathable Membrane; 402. Ultra-fine Stainless Steel Wire Mesh; 501. Weight Detector; 502. Sample Placement Box. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] A preferred embodiment of the simple auxiliary device for measuring evaporation provided by this utility model is, for example... Figures 1 to 6 The device includes: an evaporation measurement fixing cylinder 1; an insect-proof and backflow-proof interception assembly 2 mounted on the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder 1, which is used to prevent flying insects from entering and to prevent water from falling back after evaporation. The insect-proof and backflow-proof interception assembly 2 includes: an insect-proof part 201 mounted on the top of the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder 1, the insect-proof part 201 having an evaporation water source guide part 202 for guiding water source; a water receiving tank 203 detachably installed inside the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder 1; a buried fixing assembly 3 mounted on the bottom of the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder 1 for collecting experimental soil and fixing the device; a filter and anti-contamination assembly 4 mounted inside the evaporation measurement fixing cylinder 1 for preventing microorganisms from entering; and a soil sample detection assembly 5 mounted inside the buried fixing assembly 3 for monitoring the evaporation amount.
[0027] In this embodiment, the insect-proof part 201 includes: an insect-proof net 204 detachably installed on the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder 1, a handle 205 fixedly installed on the top of the insect-proof net 204, and a guide drip ring 206 fixedly installed on the bottom of the insect-proof net 204.
[0028] In this embodiment, the evaporation water source guiding part 202 includes: a connecting post 207 fixedly installed inside the insect-proof net 204, a guide rod 208 fixedly installed on the outer surface of the connecting post 207, and one end of the guide rod 208 fixedly connected to the inner surface of the insect-proof net 204.
[0029] In this embodiment, the buried fixing component 3 includes: a bottom sleeve 301 assembled at the bottom of the evaporation measuring fixing cylinder 1, a support plate 302 fixedly installed on the outer surface of the bottom sleeve 301, multiple sets of support plates 302 are provided, the multiple sets of support plates 302 are equidistantly arranged on the outer surface of the bottom sleeve 301, and a threaded sleeve 303 fixedly installed on the top of the bottom sleeve 301, and the bottom sleeve 301 is threadedly connected to the evaporation measuring fixing cylinder 1 through the threaded sleeve 303.
[0030] Example 2
[0031] Based on Embodiment 1, a preferred embodiment of the simplified auxiliary evaporation measurement device provided by this utility model is, for example... Figures 1 to 6 As shown: The filter and anti-pollution component 4 includes: a hydrophobic and breathable membrane 401 fixedly installed inside the evaporation measuring cylinder 1, and an ultra-fine stainless steel wire mesh 402 fixedly installed at the bottom of the hydrophobic and breathable membrane 401.
[0032] In this embodiment, the soil sample testing component 5 includes: a weight detector 501 fixedly installed inside the bottom sleeve 301, and a sample placement box 502 detachably installed on the top of the weight detector 501.
[0033] In this embodiment, the bottom of the guide drip ring 206 is set to be circular, and the outer surface of the guide drip ring 206 is sprayed with water-based polyurethane coating.
[0034] In this embodiment, the weight detector 501 is connected to an existing receiver, which is used to detect the weight of the soil sample in real time.
[0035] When using the simple auxiliary device for measuring evaporation of this invention, firstly, insert the bottom sleeve 301 of the buried fixing component 3 into the soil, and ensure the device is stably fixed by the support plate 302. Next, put the soil sample to be tested into the sample placement box 502 in the soil sample testing component 5, and place it on the weight detector 501. The weight detector 501 monitors the weight change of the soil sample in real time through the receiver. The evaporation measurement fixing cylinder 1 is equipped with a filter and anti-contamination component 4, in which a hydrophobic and breathable membrane 401 allows water vapor to pass through, while the ultra-fine stainless steel wire mesh 402 effectively intercepts microorganisms and other impurities, preventing them from entering the measurement space, thus solving the problem of water droplets falling back into the sample and interfering with the measurement accuracy caused by the interception of water vapor in traditional insect-proof devices. At the top of the device, the insect-proof and anti-backflow interception component 2's insect-proof net 204 prevents flying insects from entering, and the guiding drip ring 206 guides any water droplets that may condense to the water collection tank 203, preventing them from falling back into the sample. Through the coordinated work of its components, the entire device not only effectively prevents interference from microorganisms and flying insects, but also ensures the normal diffusion of water vapor, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of evapotranspiration measurement.
[0036] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.
[0037] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0038] Finally: 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. A simple device for assisting in measuring evapotranspiration, characterized in that include: Evaporation measurement fixed cylinder (1); An insect-proof and backflow-proof interception assembly (2) is mounted on the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder (1). The insect-proof and backflow-proof interception assembly (2) is used to prevent flying insects from entering and to prevent water after evaporation from falling back. The insect-proof and backflow-proof interception assembly (2) includes an insect-proof part (201) mounted on the top of the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder (1). An evaporation water source guide part (202) is mounted inside the insect-proof part (201). The evaporation water source guide part (202) is used to guide the water source. A water receiving tank (203) is detachably installed inside the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder (1). The buried fixing component (3) is assembled at the bottom of the evaporation measuring fixing cylinder (1). The buried fixing component (3) is used to collect experimental soil and fix the device. The filter and anti-contamination assembly (4) is installed inside the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder (1) to prevent microorganisms from entering; The soil sample testing component (5) is installed inside the buried fixing component (3) and is used to monitor the evaporation.
2. A simple device to assist in measuring evapotranspiration according to claim 1, wherein, The insect-proof part (201) includes: An insect-proof net (204) is detachably installed on the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder (1). A handle (205) is fixedly installed on the top of the insect-proof net (204), and a guide drip ring (206) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the insect-proof net (204).
3. A simple device to assist in measuring evapotranspiration according to claim 2, wherein, The evaporation water source guiding part (202) includes: A connecting post (207) is fixedly installed inside the insect-proof net (204). A guide rod (208) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the connecting post (207). One end of the guide rod (208) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the insect-proof net (204).
4. The simple device for assisting in measuring evapotranspiration of claim 1, wherein, The buried fixing component (3) includes: A bottom sleeve (301) is assembled at the bottom of the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder (1). A support plate (302) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the bottom sleeve (301). Multiple sets of support plates (302) are provided. Multiple sets of support plates (302) are equidistantly arranged on the outer surface of the bottom sleeve (301). A threaded sleeve (303) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom sleeve (301). The bottom sleeve (301) is threadedly connected to the evaporation measuring fixed cylinder (1) through the threaded sleeve (303).
5. The simple device for assisting in measuring evapotranspiration of claim 1, wherein, The filter and anti-pollution component (4) includes: A hydrophobic and breathable membrane (401) is fixedly installed inside the evaporation measuring cylinder (1), and an ultra-fine stainless steel wire mesh (402) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the hydrophobic and breathable membrane (401).
6. The simple device to assist in measuring evapotranspiration of claim 4, wherein, The soil sample testing component (5) includes: A weight detector (501) is fixedly installed inside the bottom sleeve (301), and a sample placement box (502) is detachably installed on the top of the weight detector (501).
7. The simple device to assist in measuring evapotranspiration of claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the guide drip ring (206) is circular, and the outer surface of the guide drip ring (206) is coated with water-based polyurethane coating.
8. The simple device for assisting in measuring evapotranspiration of claim 6, wherein, The weight detector (501) is connected to an existing receiver, which is used to detect the weight of the soil sample in real time.