Cross section flow detection automatic patrol vehicle

By using wind sensors to control the clamping plates to hold the track and through a convenient vehicle design, the problems of derailment of the patrol vehicle in strong winds and cumbersome maintenance have been solved, thus improving safety and efficiency.

CN224491069UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14HEFEI ZHIXU INSTR CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI ZHIXU INSTR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cross-sectional flow monitoring vehicles are prone to detaching from their tracks under strong wind conditions, posing a safety hazard. Furthermore, their maintenance and operation are cumbersome, affecting the continuity of monitoring.

Method used

A wind sensor detects wind force, and the control module triggers a motor to drive a threaded rod, which in turn drives a clamping plate to tighten the rail. Anti-slip grooves further enhance stability. The vehicle body design allows for quick disassembly of the cover plate, and telescopic linkages and spring clips enable convenient maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the patrol vehicle from derailing in strong winds, improves the safety and maintenance efficiency of the equipment, and ensures the continuity of flow monitoring.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic patrol vehicle technical field, concretely is a kind of automatic patrol vehicle of section flow detection, the utility model includes, two outer side walls of car body are equipped with two wheels, two outer side walls of car body are equipped with two auxiliary mechanisms, control module is installed in car body outer side wall, radar flow velocity meter and wind force sensor are installed in car body bottom surface, auxiliary mechanism includes support plate, support plate fixed mounting is in car body outer side wall position, connecting shaft is rotatably connected in support plate outer side wall, limit wheel is fixedly installed in the position close to both ends of connecting shaft outer wall, the position close to the outer side wall of two limit wheels of connecting shaft outside is all set with clamping piece, the utility model is automatically clamped track when wind force is too big, effectively avoid patrol vehicle derailment, and by setting bolt and baffle etc., main body can be conveniently disassembled without tool, greatly shorten maintenance time, guarantee monitoring operation continuity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic inspection vehicle technology, specifically an automatic inspection vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection. Background Technology

[0002] The cross-sectional flow automatic survey vehicle is an intelligent device used for measuring the flow of water bodies such as rivers, canals, and reservoirs. It uses radar technology to automatically measure water flow velocity and flow rate, automatically collect parameters such as water level, flow velocity, and water depth, calculate cross-sectional flow rate in real time, and transmit the data to a remote terminal.

[0003] In existing technologies, when cross-sectional flow monitoring vehicles are installed on tracks, they rely solely on the friction between the wheels and the tracks for fixation. When wind speeds are too high, such as during heavy rain or typhoons, the vehicle body is easily affected by lateral winds and may detach from the tracks, leading to monitoring interruptions, equipment damage, or even falling into the river, posing serious safety hazards. Furthermore, the core components inside the monitoring vehicle, such as control modules and sensors, are usually fixed with bolts or have an overall enclosed structure. During maintenance, a large number of fasteners need to be disassembled, making the operation cumbersome and time-consuming, significantly reducing equipment maintenance efficiency and affecting the continuity of flow monitoring. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic inspection vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection is used to monitor cross-sectional flow by traveling on a track above a river. The vehicle includes a body, two wheels are installed on each of the two outer side walls of the body, two auxiliary mechanisms are provided on each of the two outer side walls of the body, a control module is installed on the outer side wall of the body, and a radar flow meter and a wind sensor are installed on the bottom surface of the body.

[0007] The auxiliary mechanism includes a support plate, which is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the vehicle body. A connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the support plate. Limiting wheels are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the connecting shaft near both ends. Clamping pieces are sleeved on the outer side of the connecting shaft and near the outer side walls of the two limiting wheels.

[0008] Preferably, the outer walls of both clamping pieces are provided with a plurality of anti-slip grooves, the outer walls of both limiting wheels are provided with two slots, and insert plates are inserted into the two slots. A connecting plate is slidably connected to the bottom end of the insert plate and located inside the slot. The ends of the two connecting plates away from the insert plates are fixedly connected to the clamping pieces.

[0009] Preferably, a slide rod is fixedly installed on both inner sidewalls of the slot, and a slider is sleeved on the outside of each slide rod. One end of each slider is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and a return spring is sleeved on the outside of each slide rod near one end.

[0010] Preferably, a mounting frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting wheel, a threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the mounting frame, a movable block is threaded onto the outside of the threaded rod, and one end of each of the two insert plates is fixedly connected to the movable block. A motor is mounted on the outer wall of the mounting frame, and the output end of the motor is connected to the threaded rod.

[0011] Preferably, a push plate is movably installed inside the vehicle body near the bottom, a main body is provided on the vehicle body at the upper end of the push plate, and a cover plate is provided on the upper surface of the vehicle body.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing block is inserted into the upper surface of the cover plate and near the four corners, and the bottom of the four fixing blocks are fixedly connected to the vehicle body. Bolts are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the four fixing blocks, and baffles are threaded onto the outside of the four bolts.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of telescopic connecting rods and spring plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of the vehicle body, and a support spring is sleeved on the outside of each of the telescopic connecting rods, and the upper ends of the telescopic connecting rods and spring plates are fixedly connected to a push plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, a wind sensor is set up to detect wind force in real time. When the wind sensor detects that the wind force exceeds the standard, the control module triggers the motor to drive the threaded rod, which drives the movable block and the insert plate to move down. The insert plate pushes the two clamping pieces to move closer to the track through the connecting plate. The anti-slip groove on the surface of the clamping pieces clamps the track, which effectively prevents the automatic patrol vehicle from derailing when the wind force is too strong.

[0016] 2. In this utility model, by setting baffles, bolts and fixing blocks, the cover plate can be quickly removed to expose the internal space of the vehicle body. Moreover, the push plate is supported by the spring force of the telescopic linkage and the spring plate, which can automatically lift the main body to an operable height. The main body can be easily removed for inspection and maintenance without tools, which greatly shortens the maintenance time and ensures the continuity of monitoring operations. 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 description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, 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 overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle body and the radar current meter in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the vehicle body in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting wheel and the clamping plate in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the limiting wheel in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the clamping plate and the limiting wheel in this utility model.

[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0026] 1. Car body; 2. Track; 3. Wheel; 4. Limiting wheel; 5. Support plate; 6. Cover plate; 7. Fixing block; 8. Baffle; 9. Bolt; 10. Connecting shaft; 11. Radar flow meter; 12. Wind force sensor; 13. Control module; 14. Spring; 15. Telescopic connecting rod; 16. Push plate; 17. Main body; 18. Clamping piece; 19. Insert plate; 20. Mounting frame; 21. Threaded rod; 22. Movable block; 23. Connecting plate; 24. Slide rod; 25. Slot; 26. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] An automated flow monitoring vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection, such as Figures 1-7As shown, the device is used to monitor cross-sectional flow on a track 2 above a river channel. It includes a vehicle body 1, with two wheels 3 installed on each of the two outer side walls of the vehicle body 1. Two auxiliary mechanisms are provided on each of the two outer side walls of the vehicle body 1. A control module 13 is installed on the outer side wall of the vehicle body 1. A radar flow meter 11 and a wind sensor 12 are installed on the bottom surface of the vehicle body 1. The auxiliary mechanisms include a support plate 5, which is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the vehicle body 1. A connecting shaft 10 is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the support plate 5. Limiting wheels 4 are fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the connecting shaft 10 near both ends. Clips 18 are fitted on the outside of the connecting shaft 10 and near the outer side wall of the two limiting wheels 4.

[0029] Among them, the wind sensor 12 is model WMT52.

[0030] Several anti-slip grooves are provided through the outer walls of both clamping pieces 18. The anti-slip grooves can enhance the friction between the clamping pieces 18 and the track 2 and improve the clamping stability. Two slots 25 are provided on the outer walls of both limiting wheels 4. Insert plates 19 are inserted into the two slots 25. Connecting plates 23 are slidably connected to the bottom of the insert plates 19 and located inside the slots 25. The ends of the two connecting plates 23 away from the insert plates 19 are fixedly connected to the clamping pieces 18.

[0031] Slide rods 24 are fixedly installed on both inner walls of slot 25. Slider 26 is sleeved on the outside of each slide rod 24, and one end of each slider 26 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 23. A return spring is sleeved on the outside of each slide rod 24 near one end. When the connecting plate 23 moves laterally, the two sliders 26 follow it and move along the two slide rods 24 respectively. The return spring is stretched, which can limit the movement position of the connecting plate 23.

[0032] A mounting frame 20 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting wheel 4. A threaded rod 21 is rotatably connected inside the mounting frame 20. A movable block 22 is threadedly sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod 21. One end of each of the two insert plates 19 is fixedly connected to the movable block 22. A motor is installed on the outer wall of the mounting frame 20, and the output end of the motor is connected to the threaded rod 21. When the wind force decreases, similarly, with the cooperation of the wind sensor 12 and the control module 13, the motor can drive the threaded rod 21 to reverse, causing the downward movable block 22 to move upward to the initial position, thereby causing the insert plate 19 to move upward, releasing the push on the connecting plate 23. Under the action of the return spring, the connecting plate 23 can be reset, causing the two clamping pieces 18 to move away, releasing the clamping on the track 2, and allowing the patrol vehicle to drive normally.

[0033] In use, track 2 is installed above the river surface. Wheels 3 cause the cover plate 6 to travel on track 2. In conjunction with radar flow meter 11, the water flow velocity is collected in real time for cross-sectional flow detection. At the same time, wind sensor 12 detects the surrounding wind speed. When it exceeds the preset value, it indicates that the current wind force is too strong. At this time, the detection result is transmitted to control module 13. First, the wheels 3 stop rotating, so that the survey vehicle stops moving. Then, each motor starts, driving the threaded rod 21 to rotate, thereby driving the movable block 22 to move down, and then driving the insert plate 19 to move down. This causes the connecting plate 23 to slide laterally through the slider 26 and the slot 25, driving the clamping piece 18 to move. Similarly, the other clamping piece 18 moves. The two clamping pieces 18 move closer to each other and clamp the track 2 to prevent the automatic survey vehicle from derailing due to excessive wind force, which would affect the cross-sectional flow detection work.

[0034] A push plate 16 is movably installed inside the vehicle body 1 near the bottom. A main body 17 is set on the vehicle body 1 above the push plate 16. A cover plate 6 is set on the upper surface of the vehicle body 1. The core components of the patrol vehicle, such as sensors and circuit boards, are installed inside the main body 17. A motor that drives the wheels 3 to rotate is also installed inside the vehicle body 1. All of these are existing technologies and will not be described in detail.

[0035] Fixing blocks 7 are inserted into the upper surface of the cover plate 6 and near the four corners. The bottom ends of the four fixing blocks 7 are fixedly connected to the vehicle body 1. Bolts 9 are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the four fixing blocks 7. Baffles 8 are threaded onto the outside of the four bolts 9. The baffles 8 can be locked onto the bolts 9 through the threaded engagement. When locked, they are in a horizontal state, which can block and limit the cover plate 6 and the upper part of the fixing blocks 7, and fix the position of the cover plate 6 well on the vehicle body 1.

[0036] Several telescopic connecting rods 15 and spring pieces 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the vehicle body 1. Each telescopic connecting rod 15 is fitted with a support spring, and the upper ends of the telescopic connecting rods 15 and spring pieces 14 are fixedly connected to the push plate 16. When the main body 17 is installed inside the vehicle body 1, the telescopic connecting rods 15 and spring pieces 14 are in a compressed state.

[0037] Specifically, when it is necessary to inspect or maintain the main body 17 inside the vehicle body 1, simply rotate each baffle 8 90° along the outside of the bolt 9 to release the obstruction above the fixing block 7, thereby releasing the fixation of the cover plate 6. At this time, the cover plate 6 can be removed from the vehicle body 1, releasing the obstruction of the main body 17. Then, under the action of the rebound force of each support spring and spring plate 14, the push plate 16 can be moved upward, thereby moving the main body 17 upward, so that the upper part of the main body 17 can be moved out of the vehicle body 1. At this time, the staff can easily remove the main body 17 for maintenance and inspection. After the maintenance is completed, the main body 17 can be reinstalled in the vehicle body 1, and the cover plate 6 can be installed and fixed on the vehicle body 1 by the fixing block 7, baffle 8 and bolt 9, realizing convenient disassembly and assembly of the main body 17 without the need for external tools, effectively improving the efficiency of inspection and maintenance of the patrol vehicle.

[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection, used to travel on a track (2) above a river channel to monitor cross-sectional flow, characterized in that, Includes a vehicle body (1), on which two wheels (3) are installed on both outer side walls, and two auxiliary mechanisms are provided on both outer side walls of the vehicle body (1). A control module (13) is installed on the outer side wall of the vehicle body (1), and a radar flow meter (11) and a wind sensor (12) are installed on the bottom surface of the vehicle body (1). The auxiliary mechanism includes a support plate (5), which is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the vehicle body (1). A connecting shaft (10) is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the support plate (5). Limiting wheels (4) are fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the connecting shaft (10) near both ends. Clips (18) are sleeved on the outer side of the connecting shaft (10) and near the outer side wall of the two limiting wheels (4).

2. The automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer walls of the two clamps (18) are provided with several anti-slip grooves, and the outer walls of the two limiting wheels (4) are provided with two slots (25). The slots (25) are each provided with insert plates (19). The bottom of the insert plate (19) and the position inside the slot (25) are slidably connected to a connecting plate (23). The ends of the two connecting plates (23) away from the insert plates (19) are fixedly connected to the clamps (18).

3. The automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slot (25) has two inner walls with slide rods (24) fixedly installed. The two slide rods (24) are fitted with sliders (26) on the outside. One end of each slider (26) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (23). A return spring is fitted on the outside of the slide rod (24) near one end.

4. The automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the limiting wheel (4) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (20), and the mounting frame (20) is rotatably connected to the threaded rod (21). The threaded rod (21) is threadedly sleeved with a movable block (22), and one end of each of the two insert plates (19) is fixedly connected to the movable block (22). The outer wall of the mounting frame (20) is equipped with a motor, and the output end of the motor is connected to the threaded rod (21).

5. An automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A push plate (16) is movably installed inside the vehicle body (1) near the bottom end. A main body (17) is provided on the vehicle body (1) above the push plate (16). A cover plate (6) is provided on the upper surface of the vehicle body (1).

6. An automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection according to claim 5, characterized in that, Fixing blocks (7) are inserted into the upper surface of the cover plate (6) and near the four corners. The bottom ends of the four fixing blocks (7) are fixedly connected to the vehicle body (1). Bolts (9) are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the four fixing blocks (7). Baffles (8) are threaded onto the outside of the four bolts (9).

7. An automatic survey vehicle for cross-sectional flow detection according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the vehicle body (1) is fixedly connected to several telescopic connecting rods (15) and spring pieces (14). Each of the telescopic connecting rods (15) is fitted with a support spring, and the upper ends of the telescopic connecting rods (15) and spring pieces (14) are fixedly connected to the push plate (16).