A device for installing a runoff measuring instrument
By using a fixed insertion rod, positioning holes, and angle adjustment components, the problem of low stability of the runoff meter pole was solved, enabling stable installation and normal measurement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SOUTH CHINA BOTANICAL GARDEN CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing runoff measuring instruments have low stability when the pole is fixed in the soil, and are prone to tilting or falling over, causing the pipe to detach from the tree trunk and making it impossible to continue measuring.
The device employs a fixed insertion rod, positioning holes, positioning components, and an angle adjustment component. The stability of the insertion rod is improved through a positioning plate and a collar assembly, while the angle adjustment component facilitates the installation and use of the runoff measuring instrument.
This improves the stability of the fixed pole relative to the ground, preventing collapse and ensuring the proper installation and use of the runoff measuring instrument.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of installation device technology, and in particular to an installation device for a runoff measuring instrument. Background Technology
[0002] A runoff meter is a device used to measure rainwater runoff from tree surfaces. Before installation, the tree must be selected and weeds around its trunk base cleared to ensure the instrument's mounting surface is flat and stable. A suitable pit is excavated downhill from one side of the tree trunk, and a concrete foundation is poured with embedded fixing bolts. The main body of the runoff meter (usually a tipping bucket or volumetric type) is securely installed on the base and adjusted to absolute level; this is crucial for ensuring measurement accuracy. Next, pipes are laid, with a ring-shaped collection trough or guide ring installed close to the ground around the tree trunk base to collect rainwater runoff from the tree canopy and trunk. The outlet of the collection trough is connected to the inlet of the meter via a sealed guide pipe (usually PVC or flexible hose), ensuring a seamless seal and a continuous slope to prevent water accumulation. During connection, the inlet height should be slightly lower than the collection trough outlet to allow for natural gravity flow. Finally, a protective cover was installed on the measuring instrument to prevent direct impact from rainwater and human interference. The power supply of the data acquisition unit was turned on, and water was injected on site to test the unobstructedness of the pipeline and the accuracy of the instrument's counting. After calibration, the surrounding pipelines were covered with soil to fix them and the initial readings were recorded.
[0003] In existing technology, the measuring instrument is fixed to the pole, which is then inserted into the soil to support the measuring instrument. However, the pole is inserted into the soil and has low stability. If the pole falls, the measuring instrument will tilt and the pipe will detach from the tree trunk surface, making it impossible to continue measuring. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an installation device for a runoff measuring instrument in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. It improves the problem that the measuring instrument is fixed to the pole and then the pole is inserted into the soil to support the measuring instrument. However, the stability of the pole inserted into the soil is low. If the pole falls, the measuring instrument will tilt and the pipe will detach from the tree trunk surface, making it impossible to continue measuring.
[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: an installation device for a runoff measuring instrument, comprising:
[0006] Fixed insertion rod;
[0007] The positioning hole is provided in two parts, and both positioning holes are opened on the surface of the fixing rod;
[0008] A positioning component is disposed inside a fixed insert rod. The positioning component includes a push block, a positioning plate, a limiting platform, and a push rod. Two positioning holes are provided. The limiting platform is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed insert rod. The push block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed insert rod. Both positioning plates are rotatably connected inside the push block. The two positioning plates slide out from the two positioning holes respectively.
[0009] An angle adjustment assembly, wherein the angle adjustment assembly is connected to a fixed insert rod;
[0010] A collar assembly, which is connected to an angle adjustment assembly.
[0011] Preferably, the angle adjustment assembly includes a fixed collar, a first rotating seat, a first threaded handle, a second rotating seat, a third rotating seat, and a second threaded handle. The fixed collar is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed insert rod. The first rotating seat is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed collar. The second rotating seat is rotatably connected to the first rotating seat via a first rotating shaft. The circumferential surface of the first rotating shaft is provided with a first thread. The first threaded handle is rotatably connected to the surface of the first rotating seat and is connected to the first thread. The third rotating seat is rotatably connected to the second rotating seat via a second rotating shaft. The circumferential surface of the second rotating shaft is provided with a second thread. The second threaded handle is rotatably connected to the surface of the second rotating seat and is connected to the second thread.
[0012] Preferably, the collar assembly consists of a semi-circular ring, a bolt, and a nut. There are two semi-circular rings, both of which are rotatably connected to a third rotating seat. The bolt moves through both semi-circular rings, and the nut is threaded onto the circumferential surface of the bolt.
[0013] Preferably, the upper end of the fixed plug is rotatably connected to a plurality of second anti-slip plates, the surfaces of the plurality of second anti-slip plates are provided with first anti-slip textures, the two sides of the surface of the fixed plug are fixedly connected to limit strips, and the surface of the fixed plug is slidably connected to a positioning sleeve.
[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the push rod is fixedly connected to a first anti-slip plate, and the surface of the first anti-slip plate is provided with a second anti-slip texture.
[0015] Preferably, the inner walls of both semicircular rings are fixedly connected with rubber pads.
[0016] Preferably, the lower part of the fixing rod is tapered.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0018] 1. In this solution, after the fixed rod is installed into the soil using this device, the positioning component in the fixed rod is used to connect with the soil, which further improves the stability of the connection between the fixed rod and the ground, prevents it from collapsing, and will not affect the use of the runoff measuring instrument.
[0019] 2. In this solution, the angle adjustment component is connected to the fixed rod. The angle adjustment component is used to adjust the operating angle of the collar assembly. The collar assembly is used to install the runoff measuring instrument. The angle adjustment component drives the runoff measuring instrument to adjust its angle, making the installation and use of the runoff measuring instrument more convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is the front view of the present invention.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Fixed insert rod; 2. Positioning hole; 3. Positioning plate; 4. Limiting platform; 5. Push block; 6. Push rod; 7. First anti-slip plate; 8. Rotating guard plate; 9. Second anti-slip plate; 10. Positioning sleeve; 11. Limiting strip; 12. Fixed collar; 13. First rotating seat; 14. First threaded handle; 15. Second rotating seat; 16. Third rotating seat; 17. Second threaded handle; 18. Collar assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] In practical implementation: such as Figures 1-4 As shown, an installation device for a runoff measuring instrument includes:
[0027] Fixed insertion rod 1;
[0028] Two positioning holes 2 are provided, and both positioning holes 2 are opened on the surface of the fixing rod 1;
[0029] The positioning component is located inside the fixed insertion rod 1. The positioning component includes a push block 5, a positioning plate 3, a limiting platform 4, and a push rod 6. There are two positioning holes 2. The limiting platform 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed insertion rod 1. The push block 5 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed insertion rod 1. Both positioning plates 3 are rotatably connected to the push block 5. The two positioning plates 3 slide out from the two positioning holes 2 respectively.
[0030] An angle adjustment assembly is connected to the fixed plug rod 1;
[0031] The collar assembly 18 is connected to the angle adjustment assembly.
[0032] In this embodiment: the fixed rod 1 is inserted into the soil until the two positioning plates 3 in the positioning assembly are submerged in the soil. The push rod 6 in the positioning assembly is pressed down, causing the push block 5 to move down inside the fixed rod 1. The push block 5 causes the positioning plates 3 to slide out from the positioning hole 2. The two positioning plates 3 are inserted into the soil. The fixed rod 1 and the two positioning plates 3 form a cross-shaped structure, which increases the contact area with the soil and effectively improves the stability of the fixed rod 1 in the soil, making it less likely to detach from the soil. The angle adjustment assembly is connected to the fixed rod 1. The angle adjustment assembly is used to adjust the operating angle of the collar assembly 18. The collar assembly 18 is used to install the runoff measuring instrument. The angle adjustment assembly drives the runoff measuring instrument to adjust its angle, making it more convenient to install and use the runoff measuring instrument.
[0033] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the angle adjustment assembly includes a fixed collar 12, a first rotating seat 13, a first threaded handle 14, a second rotating seat 15, a third rotating seat 16, and a second threaded handle 17. The fixed collar 12 is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed insert rod 1. The first rotating seat 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed collar 12. The second rotating seat 15 is rotatably connected to the first rotating seat 13 via a first rotating shaft. The circumferential surface of the first rotating shaft is provided with a first thread. The first threaded handle 14 is rotatably connected to the surface of the first rotating seat 13 and is connected to the first thread. The third rotating seat 16 is rotatably connected to the second rotating seat 15 via a second rotating shaft. The circumferential surface of the second rotating shaft is provided with a second thread. The second threaded handle 17 is rotatably connected to the surface of the second rotating seat 15 and is connected to the second thread.
[0034] In this embodiment: the fixing collar 12 in the angle adjustment assembly is fixed to the surface of the fixing rod 1. The fixing collar 12 is located on the upper side of the positioning plate 3. The first rotating seat 13 is fixed to the surface of the fixing collar 12. The second rotating seat 15 rotates within the first rotating seat 13 via the first rotating shaft. The first threaded handle 14 is threadedly connected to the first rotating shaft. After the second rotating seat 15 has adjusted its angle within the first rotating seat 13, the first threaded handle 14 is rotated to lock the first threaded handle 14 with the first rotating shaft. At this time, the second rotating seat 15 cannot continue to rotate. The third rotating seat 16 is rotatably connected to the second rotating seat 15 via the second rotating shaft. The second threaded handle 17 is threadedly connected to the second rotating shaft. After the angle of the third rotating seat 16 has been adjusted, the second threaded handle 17 is rotated to lock the second threaded handle 17 with the second rotating shaft, thus completing the positioning of the third rotating seat 16.
[0035] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the collar assembly 18 consists of a semi-circular ring, a bolt, and a nut. There are two semi-circular rings, both of which are rotatably connected to the third rotating seat 16. The bolt moves through the two semi-circular rings, and the nut is threaded onto the circumferential surface of the bolt.
[0036] In this embodiment: two semicircular rings form a circular ring structure, and the runoff measuring instrument is installed on the inner surface of the two semicircular rings. After installation, the two collar assemblies 18 are fixed with bolts and nuts.
[0037] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the upper end of the fixed rod 1 is rotatably connected to multiple second anti-slip plates 9, and the surfaces of the multiple second anti-slip plates 9 are all provided with first anti-slip textures. Limiting strips 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the fixed rod 1, and positioning sleeves 10 are slidably connected to the surface of the fixed rod 1.
[0038] In this embodiment: the second anti-slip plate 9 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the fixed plug rod 1. The second anti-slip plate 9 is L-shaped. The upper surface of the second anti-slip plate 9 is provided with a first anti-slip texture. After the multiple second anti-slip plates 9 are supported, the fixed plug rod 1 is stepped into the soil by foot. Before stepping on the second anti-slip plate 9, the positioning sleeve 10 is put on the surface of the multiple second anti-slip plates 9. When stepping on the second anti-slip plate 9, the stability of the multiple second anti-slip plates 9 is maintained. The limiting strip 11 is used to limit the positioning sleeve 10 to prevent the positioning sleeve 10 from sliding to the lower part of the surface of the fixed plug rod 1.
[0039] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the upper end of the push rod 6 is fixedly connected to the first anti-slip plate 7, and the surface of the first anti-slip plate 7 is provided with a second anti-slip texture.
[0040] In this embodiment: the surface of the first anti-slip plate 7 is provided with a second anti-slip texture. The first anti-slip plate 7 is also used for foot pressure. After the fixed insertion rod 1 is installed in the soil, the positioning plate 3 is submerged below the soil. Then, the positioning sleeve 10 is slid off the surface of the second anti-slip plate 9. Multiple second anti-slip plates 9 are rotated to expose the first anti-slip plate 7. Then, the foot steps on the surface of the first anti-slip plate 7. When the foot steps on the first anti-slip plate 7, it drives the push rod 6 to move down. The push rod 6 drives the push block 5 to move down. The push block 5 drives the positioning plate 3 to slide out from the positioning hole 2, so that the positioning plate 3 is inserted into the soil, thereby improving the stability of the fixed insertion rod 1 installed in the soil.
[0041] like Figures 1-4 As shown, rubber pads are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both semicircular rings.
[0042] In this embodiment, the foot pad is used to improve the stability of the connection between the collar assembly 18 and the surface of the runoff measuring instrument.
[0043] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the lower part of the fixed rod 1 is tapered.
[0044] In this embodiment, the tapered structure reduces the resistance between the fixing rod 1 and the soil, making it easier to install the fixing rod 1 into the soil.
[0045] In use, the fixing rod 1 is first aligned with the desired installation position on the ground. Then, multiple second anti-slip plates 9 are arranged into a rectangle, and the positioning sleeve 10 is placed on the surface of the multiple second anti-slip plates 9. After the multiple second anti-slip plates 9 are supported, the fixing rod 1 is pressed into the soil by stepping on the surface of the second anti-slip plates 9. After the fixing rod 1 is installed in the soil, the positioning plate 3 is submerged below the soil. Then, the positioning sleeve 10 is slid off the surface of the second anti-slip plates 9, and the multiple second anti-slip plates 9 are rotated to expose the first anti-slip plate 7. Then, the surface of the first anti-slip plate 7 is stepped on. When the first anti-slip plate 7 is stepped on, the push rod 6 moves downward, the push rod 6 moves the push block 5 downward, and the push block 5 moves the positioning plate 3 from the positioning position. The positioning plate 3 slides out of the hole 2 and is inserted into the soil. Then, the second rotating seat 15 and the third rotating seat 16 are rotated to adjust the installation angle of the collar assembly 18. After adjustment, the second rotating seat 15 and the third rotating seat 16 are locked using the first threaded handle 14 and the second threaded handle 17 respectively. Finally, the runoff measuring instrument is installed into the two semi-circular rings. After installation, the two semi-circular rings are fixed with bolts and nuts to complete the installation of the runoff measuring instrument. By using this device, after the fixed rod 1 is installed into the soil, the positioning component in the fixed rod 1 is used to connect with the soil, which further improves the stability of the connection between the fixed rod 1 and the ground, prevents it from collapsing, and will not affect the use of the runoff measuring instrument.
[0046] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An installation device for a runoff measuring instrument, characterized in that, include: Fixed insertion rod (1); Positioning holes (2) are provided, and both positioning holes (2) are opened on the surface of the fixing rod (1); The positioning component is located inside the fixed insert rod (1). The positioning component includes a push block (5), a positioning plate (3), a limiting platform (4), and a push rod (6). There are two positioning holes (2). The limiting platform (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed insert rod (1). The push block (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed insert rod (1). The two positioning plates (3) are rotatably connected inside the push block (5). The two positioning plates (3) slide out from the two positioning holes (2) respectively. An angle adjustment assembly, which is connected to the fixed plug (1); A collar assembly (18) is connected to an angle adjustment assembly.
2. The installation device for a runoff measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment assembly includes a fixed collar (12), a first rotating seat (13), a first threaded handle (14), a second rotating seat (15), a third rotating seat (16), and a second threaded handle (17). The fixed collar (12) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed insert (1). The first rotating seat (13) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed collar (12). The second rotating seat (15) is rotatably connected to the first rotating seat (13) via a first rotating shaft. The circumferential surface of the first rotating shaft is provided with a first thread. The first threaded handle (14) is rotatably connected to the surface of the first rotating seat (13) and is connected to the first thread. The third rotating seat (16) is rotatably connected to the second rotating seat (15) via a second rotating shaft. The circumferential surface of the second rotating shaft is provided with a second thread. The second threaded handle (17) is rotatably connected to the surface of the second rotating seat (15) and is connected to the second thread.
3. The installation device for a runoff measuring instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that: The collar assembly (18) consists of a semi-circular ring, a bolt, and a nut. There are two semi-circular rings, both of which are rotatably connected to the third rotating seat (16). The bolt moves through the two semi-circular rings, and the nut is threaded onto the circumferential surface of the bolt.
4. The installation device for a runoff measuring instrument according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the fixed rod (1) is rotatably connected to a plurality of second anti-slip plates (9), and the surfaces of the plurality of second anti-slip plates (9) are provided with first anti-slip textures. Limit strips (11) are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the fixed rod (1), and positioning sleeves (10) are slidably connected to the surface of the fixed rod (1).
5. The installation device for a runoff measuring instrument according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the push rod (6) is fixedly connected to a first anti-slip plate (7), and the surface of the first anti-slip plate (7) is provided with a second anti-slip texture.
6. The installation device for a runoff measuring instrument according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner walls of both semicircular rings are fixedly connected with rubber pads.
7. The installation device for a runoff measuring instrument according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower part of the fixed insertion rod (1) is tapered.